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Chapter 31 This is what your father gave you.

"Chief, I'm sorry, I've been exposed after all."

In the director's office at S.H.I.E.L.D., Natasha reported her failure to Xia Ling and brought Tony with her.

Tony's sudden attack caught Natasha completely off guard, and she subdued him on instinct.

This reveals her exceptional skills, something a mere secretary wouldn't possess.

"It's alright. Mr. Tony Stark is, after all, a genius, one of the most intelligent people in the world. It's already quite an achievement that you were able to fool him for a while."

Hearing Xia Ling say this, not only Natasha, but Tony also breathed a sigh of relief.

He simply couldn't bring himself to lick Natasha's little feet; his pride wouldn't allow him to do such a thing.

Therefore, he suddenly went berserk and attacked Natasha. As expected, he was subdued by Natasha in less than a round.

However, this achieved his goal. Natasha could no longer pretend and confronted him directly, inviting him to meet her director.

This surprised Tony; he never expected her to be an agent of the Strategic Homeland Security Agency.

After a moment's thought, Tony agreed and brought the Book of the Revelation of Gorgias over for the director to see.

After all, Tony's father had said in his letter that the director of the Strategic Homeland Security Agency was trustworthy, even though it was now called S.H.I.E.L.D.

"Director Xia, you..."

"Mr. Stark, you don't need to say anything more, it's about your palladium poisoning, right?"

Xia Ling interrupted Tony and explained directly.

"Mr. Stark, your father left you some legacy at S.H.I.E.L.D., and among it happens to be something that can solve your problem."

A hint of surprise flashed in Tony's eyes, along with a trace of displeasure.

Why is it that my father left me an inheritance that was scattered everywhere but not to me? Obadiah has a portion, and S.H.I.E.L.D. has a portion too. Just how much of an inheritance did he leave me?

"Then what about you?"

"Mr. Stark, please don't rush, let me explain first."

Xia Ling interrupted Stark's question again.

Stark simply wanted to know why he was only given it to him now, and Xia Ling wasn't going to take the blame for that.

Let the old director take the blame again; after all, he should have taken the blame anyway.

"There's nothing we can do. The former director was too busy with corruption and didn't do anything important. That's why he forgot about your business. I only recently took over S.H.I.E.L.D. myself."

"It's been a struggle for me to keep this up. I only discovered this thing a few days ago, and I was just thinking about when to send it to you, which is why I had Natasha confront you."

Natasha, standing to the side, was speechless. Director Xia was truly cunning; with just a few words, he effortlessly absolved himself of all responsibility.

However, he wasn't wrong. After all, he had only been in office for a short time, and it would be a bit much to put the blame on him.

"So, Nata."

"Natasha was also sent by Nick Fury to monitor you. I personally think that if you want to cooperate, it's better to be sincere, so that's why I came clean with you after only a few days."

These words left Tony speechless; it was a perfect answer, and even if Tony wanted to find fault, he couldn't.

Besides, he's the one who's come here begging for cooperation, so it's impossible for him to cause trouble.

"Alright, Director Xia, I accept your explanation. However, now that you know my situation, what are your plans for the next step?"

Tony's voice held a newfound seriousness and anticipation.

Xia Ling smiled slightly, stood up, walked to the desk, pressed a button, and the desktop slowly opened, revealing an exquisite safe.

He entered the password, and the safe opened with a click, revealing a flat rectangular box and a three-dimensional structural architectural model inside.

"This is the legacy your father left us. This three-dimensional object is a carrier that hides key technological secrets. It is said to be able to produce an energy source that is stronger than palladium and has no drawbacks. Your father hopes that this technology can be carried forward in your hands and bring about a revolution in the future of mankind."

This box contains your father's technical notes, research materials, and some of his thoughts and last words. Your father loved you, Mr. Stark.

Tony's gaze lingered on the open safe for a long time, as if he could see his father's kind face and unfulfilled dreams through those objects.

"Director Xia, it's me."

"Your father was also one of the founders of S.H.I.E.L.D."

Before Tony could ask, Xia Ling answered him directly once again.

Now I understand everything. That's why my father said I could trust the director of S.H.I.E.L.D. and the legacy he left me within S.H.I.E.L.D.—because he was one of the founders of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Upon hearing this, Tony's doubts vanished almost entirely, replaced by a complex mix of emotions.

"Director Xia, are you a messenger from God?"

"What? The Lord's messenger? Me? Of course not, at least not now. At least I have not received His divine power, nor has His son Hong Xiuqing ever guided me."

No beautiful angels descended to earth to give me the Lord's mission.

"I see. You are not Yahweh's messenger either. Then who is?"

Xia Ling's lips curled into a smile. Of course, he wouldn't just admit to this disguise he had given himself. Otherwise, it would be too degrading. This prophet would be too worthless. Did they really think he was one of those charlatans who swindled and cheated people?

"Who knows? Who can know who the prophet is before Yahweh's will is given? Be patient, son of Howard, you have a long way to go."

How should the crime of showing off be dealt with?

Should he be sentenced to death?

Wait online, hurry!

Looking at the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., who was even younger than him, yet still acting all high and mighty in front of him, Tony felt a toothache.

I wanted to punch him right then and there and make him understand that he needs to learn to respect older and middle-aged people.

However, Natasha beside him made Tony abandon the idea. He felt that he hadn't had enough of being beaten up in front of her.

This woman, who can subdue you with a single move, is truly not someone you can afford to offend. Unless you're fully prepared, don't even think about it.

"Let's change the subject. Do you have a solution for those two deities?"

"no."

Tony was driven crazy by the straightforward answer. If he couldn't handle it, then what was the point of him coming here?

"Don't worry, Tony. There's no use in rushing now. Are you hungry? Let's go eat."

(End of this chapter)