"Sir, there's a call."
"Who is it?"
While on his way back, Jarvis's voice suddenly rang out.
"Long Baiyun."
"Connect."
Fang Yan instructed, and Jarvis proceeded to answer the call. It hadn't been long since Fang Yan provided Long Baiyun with the formula for the universal repair solution. Could this call be related to that?
"Sir!"
As the call connected, Long Baiyun's excited voice came through.
"We've made 13.4 billion from the sales of the universal repair solution! The highest bid was 11.2 billion from a Middle Eastern tycoon!"
"Only 13.4 billion..."
Fang Yan shook his head with a hint of helplessness. While it was a substantial sum, it still fell short of what he needed.
Nonetheless, with this money, he could create several more sets of steel battle suits.
Long Baiyun, on the other end of the line, caught on to Fang Yan's slightly disappointed tone. Cold sweat formed on his forehead. In his days of engaging in illicit activities, he had never imagined that he would consider more than 10 billion to be too little.
However, in Fang Yan's eyes, this sum was indeed not substantial enough.
"Did you call just to tell me this?"
"Sir!"
Fang Yan diverted the conversation. He knew about the money already. He was more interested in why Long Baiyun was calling.
"For the past month, we've been selling the universal repair solution in Ningcheng. Unfortunately, some outsiders have caught wind of it. Moreover, there have been incidents involving our Fang Divine Association's members being targeted."
"And these incidents are all related to the demand for the universal repair solution..."
Fang Yan understood the situation immediately. He knew that with the widespread sales of the universal repair solution, it was bound to attract the attention of various parties, some of whom would not hesitate to use force to acquire it.
Long Baiyun and Hong Jiu had been working tirelessly during this period, dealing with these unsavory individuals. Their ruthlessness was met with even greater ruthlessness from their opponents, leading to unrest in Ningcheng.
"Heh, they're trying to challenge me?"
Fang Yan sneered, his expression turning cold. "Baiyun, stay at the headquarters and inform me if they dare to create any more trouble. I'll make sure they regret crossing paths with me."
"Send some universal repair solution over to me as well. I need a substantial amount of funds currently."
Long Baiyun's face lit up with delight. In the Fang Divine Association, Fang Yan was not only the president but also the most powerful figure.
His strength and resources outstripped those of the entire Fang Divine Association combined. However, recently they hadn't been able to get in touch with Fang Yan. Regardless of the method they tried, they couldn't locate him.
It was as if Fang Yan had vanished into thin air. It wasn't until they received the delivery of the universal repair solution a few days ago that they finally had confirmation that Fang Yan was still around. However, they were still in the dark about his whereabouts.
"Understood, President!"
Long Baiyun responded, glad to have finally reached Fang Yan.
Ending the call, Fang Yan's expression turned icy.
"Jarvis."
"Yes, sir."
Fang Yan gave his command.
"Withdraw 10 billion from my account and start procuring materials for me. I want to create as many Iron Man suits as possible, and as quickly as possible!"
"Remember, each Iron Man must be equipped with compressed planet technology. No ordinary ones!"
"Also, allocate another 100 million to purchase land in the cities surrounding Ningcheng. I'm looking for properties with basements, especially in Qicheng and Zhucheng. I need those thoroughly infiltrated!"
"Once it's done, send an Iron Man suit to each location. And when the funds are sufficient, have a hundred Iron Man suits stationed in each city."
"Understood, sir."
Fang Yan was well aware that the interest in the universal repair solution would attract unwanted attention. He needed to expedite the process on his end.
"Furthermore, monitor the individuals who arrived in Ningcheng this time. Find out who is targeting the universal repair solution and their interests in the other party's gods. Investigate these matters concurrently."
"Understood, sir."
"Now, head back home."
After a few more minutes on the road, Fang Yan returned to his villa. He stored away the steel battle suit and made his way into the residence.
Outside, the excitement triggered by his appearance in the steel battle suit continued to spread, generating waves of buzz.
Imperial City of Eastern Xia.
Supreme Leader's Office, Dongxia.
"Sir, here's the report on Ningcheng. Please review it."
In an office adorned with simplicity rather than extravagance, a 27-year-old woman sat on an office chair. Her eyes emitted a chilly demeanor, and her beautiful face exuded a natural coldness that seemed to originate from within.
This woman was none other than Yuwen Yiruo, the youngest Supreme Leader of Dongxia.
Despite her youthful appearance, Yuwen Yiruo commanded respect and awe from those around her, even causing those who entered her presence to break into a cold sweat.
"What's this..."
Yuwen Yiruo took the report and began flipping through it, her pace gradually accelerating as she skimmed the pages. As she reached a particular photo, her fingers halted.
"Iron Man?"
Her eyes sparkled as she raised her head suddenly, exuding an aura befitting a ruler. Her gaze shifted to the assistant standing before her, and she inquired, "Is this about the incident in Ningcheng?"
"Yes, Supreme Leader. The report was submitted by Shi Hui, head of the Ningcheng Bureau, who witnessed the events and personally compiled the information."
"Shi Hui?"
Yuwen Yiruo nodded thoughtfully. She remembered Shi Hui as a capable individual.
"Have you identified his whereabouts?"
Yuwen Yiruo's interest in this Iron Man was piqued. If they could gain mastery over this technology, their individual combat capabilities would be unmatched on a global scale.
"Supreme Leader, this Iron Man left the scene rapidly and possesses strong anti-detection measures. We haven't been able to trace him."