"One hundred million?"
Tony gave Blaine a deep look.
Just as Blaine expected.
If he could find a new energy source, let alone one hundred million, even ten billion or a hundred billion, he would be willing to pay.
"It's settled then, Mr. Bounty Hunter."
Tony said, "I'm hiring you to find a new energy source. If you succeed, I'll pay you one hundred million."
[Ding]
The notification sound for accepting a mission rang out.
A hint of a smile finally appeared on Blaine's face.
At the same time, he silently recited in his heart:
'System shop, purchase blueprint for new element.'
[Blueprint for New Element]: Price 100,000. A new type of element on Earth that can replace palladium, completely non-toxic and harmless.
[Purchase complete!]
A small USB projector appeared in Blaine's Hunter space.
This was a projector containing holographic technology, which held the blueprint for the new element, including its structure, elements, and all relevant data.
Looking at the USB, Blaine showed a sly, merchant-like smile.
"I accept the mission."
Blaine's low voice rang out: "But I'm not sure if this meets your standards."
As he spoke, he tossed the USB.
Natasha, standing nearby, thought it was some kind of hidden weapon. She flipped in midair and tried to grab it by hand.
However, to her surprise, the USB emitted such a strong force that it directly pulled her toward Tony.
In the next instant, Natasha was flung away, crashing hard onto a nearby sofa.
"Hiss!!"
Natasha sucked in a cold breath. Although the sofa cushioned her, causing no real harm, her arm—the one that had touched the USB—had gone completely numb.
A powerful force surged into her arm like numerous sinister little snakes, crawling through her veins. It took her quite a while before she could catch her breath again.
Blaine looked at Natasha, who was slumped on the sofa still dazed, and shook his head.
Of course, he didn't intend to kill her.
But since she tried to attack him, a bit of punishment was necessary.
The force he released hadn't even fully activated yet—only one arm was affected now. As time passed, it would gradually spread to both arms, rendering them useless for the next three days—she wouldn't even be able to wipe herself.
If he didn't teach her a lesson, would she really think he had no temper?
Blaine actually looked forward to the moment Natasha finished using the toilet and realized she didn't have the strength to clean up—just sitting on the toilet, confused and helpless, waiting for someone to help her.
Just imagining it was amusing.
As for Tony...
He caught the USB with a stunned look on his face.
The force, upon reaching him, had completely dissipated, landing in his hand as lightly as a feather.
"What kind of move was that? I want to learn it!" Tony glanced at the airborne Natasha, tsked, and shook his head with an exaggerated expression.
"Mr. Tony, that's not where your focus should be." Blaine reminded him after seeing Tony clowning around.
"Oh, right."
Tony finally snapped back to reality. He gently pressed a button on the USB, and immediately, beams of light shot out. Numerous formulas and models—undecipherable to most people—appeared virtually in midair.
"This... new element! It really is new element!" Tony read at lightning speed, completely shaken.
At the same time, he looked at Blaine with a mixed expression.
So you were just sitting here waiting for me, huh?
You already had the new element in your hand but didn't say a word—waiting for me to issue a bounty task. You totally played me, didn't you?
But even though that's what he thought, Tony was completely captivated by the new element, and his excitement was indescribable.
"Amazing... absolutely amazing…"
This was the new element and this was the energy source that could save his life!
Joy! True joy!
Let alone one hundred million—Tony would gladly pay hundreds of billions!
"Mr. Tony, are you satisfied?"
Blaine had been standing nearby for a while, waiting patiently.
"Oh! Yes, yes! Very satisfied!"
Tony finally remembered the Bounty Hunter was still beside him. He quickly closed the virtual projection. "Mr. Hunter, come with me. I'll transfer the money to you right now!"
Blaine nodded and followed.
Leaving behind Natasha, still paralyzed on the sofa.
Natasha was inwardly miserable, almost in tears. She lay there pitifully, waiting for the numbness in her body to wear off.
Of course, that's assuming she didn't yet know what was about to happen next.
Otherwise, even at the risk of being killed by Blaine, she would've gotten up and fought him to the death.
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