The Dragon Bone had always existed only in Daniel's words, with nothing to prove what the so-called Dragon Bone actually looked like.
The only dragon-like skeleton Andy knew of was Bragi's ink-jade bones.
At that time, the Hand had also tried to snatch Bragi's bones, and Andy thought that perhaps the so-called Dragon Bone...
...was actually what remained after a giant python like Imogen transformed into a true Dragon and then died.
Otherwise, there would be no explanation for why the Hand would try to snatch Bragi's bones.
At the time, some people also speculated that someone was offering a reward for Bragi's skeleton, but this was clearly a wrong answer.
Because even if there truly was a reward, it's impossible for a large number of assassins to be dispatched immediately after the battle ended to seize it.
This kind of thing is clearly illogical; it's impossible no matter how you think about it.
It could only be the Hand themselves, after obtaining intelligence on Los Angeles at the time, who proactively dispatched a large number of assassins to hide near the battlefield.
Because they knew that no matter which giant python transformed into a true Dragon, one giant python would die.
They were targeting the remains left behind by the giant python, which is why the Hand's assassins appeared precisely after the battle.
Moreover, Norman also discovered a special substance within Bragi's bones that replenished the vitality of biological cells.
Although it only slightly restored some cell activity, it was enough to cause surprise.
If the Dragon Bone Daniel spoke of truly existed, then it should possess even superior abilities than Bragi's bones.
At the very least, it should contain a special substance with a stronger effect, as this is the legendary Dragon Bone, not Bragi's python bones.
With great interest, Andy looked at Daniel and the others.
"Investigate more around Hunter's Bar; I want to see what this so-called Dragon Bone is actually for."
Looking at the few solemn-faced individuals, Andy casually instructed Shang-Chi.
Since he knew the Dragon Bone's burial site was nearby, Andy naturally intended to acquire it.
After all, Andy maintained a strong interest in this Dragon Bone, which had only ever existed in Daniel's words.
Shang-Chi smiled and nodded; he knew Andy would be interested in this item.
But then again, this was the legendary Dragon Bone.
Given the power demonstrated in myths and legends, even the remains left behind by a Dragon after its death are rare and precious treasures.
Just as Daniel and his team were discussing and pinpointing the exact location of the Dragon Bone, Matt, who had been knocked unconscious by Elektra's sneak attack, woke up.
"Hmm? What is this…"
Newly awakened, Matt was still somewhat disoriented by his surroundings; the noisy environment made him unsure of where he was.
Rubbing his temples, Matt gradually cleared his head, realizing he was now in Hunter's Bar.
Hearing the voices of people nearby, Matt gently rubbed his chest.
He didn't know what had happened before he fainted; he only remembered a sound in his ear before losing consciousness.
Hearing Daniel conversing with others, Matt swayed as he walked towards them.
He wanted to know who had suddenly appeared and knocked him out; he clearly remembered that fighting was not allowed around Hunter's Bar.
Daniel was listening to Hu Bayi explain why the Dragon Bone was most likely to be found there.
Then he saw Matt swaying as he walked towards them.
"Phew, you're finally awake. I've almost pinpointed the location of the Dragon Bone."
Hearing that the Dragon Bone's location had been determined, Matt's spirits lifted.
Once the Dragon Bone's location was confirmed, the entire matter would be much easier to handle.
He was so eager to know the Dragon Bone's burial site that he didn't even care how he had fainted.
"The Dragon Bone's location is confirmed? Where is it?"
Seeing that Matt didn't ask about the cause of his unconsciousness, Daniel also breathed a sigh of relief.
He really couldn't explain Elektra's change, and he couldn't guarantee that after learning the Hand had turned Elektra into that, Matt would maintain a relatively stable emotional state.
He felt the greatest possibility was that Matt would charge into the Hand's headquarters.
Eventually becoming exactly like Elektra, a puppet assassin for the Hand.
Leading Matt to Hu Bayi and Wang Kaixuan, he said with a smile:
"These two are the experts helping us locate the Dragon Bone; they have some methods for finding ancient artifacts."
Because he didn't understand English very well, Wang Kaixuan asked Hu Bayi with a confused look:
"Old Hu, what's this kid saying?"
Smiling at Wang Kaixuan, Hu Bayi put away his compass and said:
"He's calling us experts! Expert Wang."
Upon learning that Daniel called them experts, Wang Kaixuan laughed.
It was the first time he had heard anyone call him an expert, and this high-class title was very pleasing to him.
"Hahaha, I never thought I, Fatty, would one day become an expert.
If Master Jin heard this, wouldn't he stamp all his antiques with an 'Expert Certified' label?"
As time passed, the atmosphere in Hunter's Bar became increasingly different.
Almost everyone's faces were beaming with smiles, and several children ran around on the floor.
They occasionally bumped into each other, letting out bursts of joyful laughter; as if infected by them, even the usually unenthusiastic Stark showed a faint smile.
Andy put his arm around Shang-Chi's neck and laughed, saying:
"That's more like it. Always having a long face doesn't solve problems."
These past few days, Stark had almost memorized all the data left by his father.
However, he still hadn't found any news about Anton Vanko; it seemed everything Ivan said was just a fabricated lie.
But the hatred Stark saw in Ivan's eyes was not faked; that strong hatred for the Stark family did not seem false.
If it was just an act, then what reason would a scientist have to attack him with clumsy fighting methods?
Even making the reactor into a bomb would be much more effective than attacking him with a pair of electric Whiplash.
So Stark had been investigating continuously; even if there was nothing related to his father, he would find out everything about Anton Vanko.
"Ha~ How could the great Stark be stumped by such minor matters? Trust me, I'll get to the bottom of this soon."
After saying a word to Andy, Stark's tone shifted.
"I went to the prison today, but the guards told me that Ivan had already been bailed out."
His words greatly surprised Andy, because he had met Ivan in prison before.
Ivan had talked to him for a long time, and he could be sure of one thing.
That was, Ivan was bailed out and left the prison after he had left.
As for who bailed him out, that remained unknown.
After all, Ivan displayed a high level of technical skill, and any technology company, or even the official authorities, could have been responsible.
Stark then pulled out a piece of paper with a crookedly written English message.
"I will definitely defeat you with the same technology as yours, and trample you underfoot."
This was what Ivan had the prison guard deliver to Stark before he left prison.
From the words on it, it was clear that Ivan had adopted Andy's suggestion.
He no longer wanted to seek revenge on Stark; he felt Andy was right.
To thoroughly defeat the opponent in their most familiar field was the best way to prove his own family.
Looking at the note in his Hand, Stark showed a strange expression.
"How could this guy think his technology is stronger than mine? Just with that reactor of his that couldn't even solve the rotation speed problem?"
Shaking the note in his Hand, Stark showed a disdainful expression.
He was the top scientist in the World, and the only one who could be compared to him was Andy.
As for everyone else, they posed no threat to him.
When it came to a battle of technology, Stark was never afraid of anyone's challenge.
Looking at Stark, who had returned to his true nature, Andy chuckled and shook his head.
They were super geniuses, yes, but that didn't mean that others didn't possess World-class scientific technology.
Just like Dr. Erskine, who created Captain, his reputation wasn't very high in that era.
But he still possessed the only Super Soldier Serum formula in the World.
After he was shot, no one in the World was able to reproduce the Super Soldier Serum formula.
Even Andy himself couldn't fully reproduce it; the best known Human Enhancement Agent now was the Human Enhancement Agent and various stimulant drugs developed jointly by Norman and Andy.
Similarly, Stark might not necessarily be able to compete with other scientists in certain areas.
A sudden burst of inspiration, even for a super genius like Stark, might not be something he could surpass.
Now that Ivan no longer wanted to kill Stark, he intended to trample Stark underfoot.
He would inevitably put great effort into researching and improving his technical flaws, making his combat capabilities even stronger.
Although Stark was unlikely to fail outright, a severe setback was unavoidable.
Looking at his confident appearance, Andy couldn't help but remind him:
"Before you, I visited Ivan, and I think you'd best be prepared.
The person who bailed Ivan out must have some purpose, and I think their target is you."
Stark was quite willing to accept Andy's advice.
He knew Andy was worried about him, and although he appeared confident.
In reality, he didn't feel at ease; Ivan's two electric Whiplash were very powerful.
In the previous battle, Stark had realized that his Iron Man Suit was not as powerful as he had imagined.
Under Ivan's electric Whiplash, the Iron Man Suit's offensive capabilities proved to be far inferior to its defensive capabilities.
Although it was reinforced with Andy's Amplification Crystal, the pulse repulsor's attack power seemed somewhat insufficient against opponents with strong defensive capabilities.
Now he didn't need to worry about his personal safety; with Trauma and various other technological products.
Few people could penetrate his layers of defense and attack his body.
And in addition to his investigations these past few days, he also designed a powerful laser weapon, the thermal ray.
That was a powerful weapon designed based on the Destroyer's attack method.
A ray as thick as a pinky finger could instantly penetrate a two-millimeter-thick steel plate.
And this thermal ray, under Stark's modification, could be emitted through the pulse repulsor.
It also received amplification from the Amplification Crystal; he had experimented in his laboratory, and with the Amplification Crystal's amplification, the thermal ray's attack became even more powerful.
Unfortunately, this ray cannot be activated for extended periods, otherwise the extremely high temperature would melt the Iron Man Suit's own components and harm the user.
Therefore, Stark could only use this weapon as a last resort.
And this was also the source of Stark's confidence; he knew not to underestimate any of his opponents.
But as of now, among all the opponents he had seen, besides the Destroyer being somewhat special.
The other monsters could not withstand the thermal ray's attack.
It could be said that this weapon was a powerful killing tool, capable of inflicting severe damage on his enemies.
Coupled with the new materials he synthesized from the metal on the Destroyer, his combat capabilities had further improved.
If he were to fight Ivan again, Ivan would simply not be able to last that long against him.
Their battle might not even last a few minutes.
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