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It exists on the land beneath our feet, it exists in Gotham...

Furthermore, they can use these people's identities to release comics and merchandise without getting into trouble.

Does this mean that Depp actually knows these guys, or even... that Depp is one of them?

Batman?

Spider-Man?

Or Crocodile Boy or Iron Fist?

Just how many secrets is Johnny Depp hiding?

Why did he deliberately reveal these things to me?

Thinking of this, Lex looked in horror at Grandi, whose height was so great he was practically inhuman, and at the dark sky outside the window.

He murmured, "Gotham... what kind of place is this?"

Depp patted Lex on the shoulder and comforted him, "Out-of-towners are bound to feel scared when they first come here, but don't worry, I'm sure you'll adapt to life here quickly."

After leaving the antique shop, Depp prepared to take Lex to explore other parts of Gotham.

Lex said, "I think if you want to experience the authentic Gotham atmosphere, you can't drive anymore. Taking public transportation is the best way to experience the real life of a city."

Depp shrugged, indicating that it was casual: "So you want to take the bus or the subway? There's a subway station nearby, we can just walk there."

The Gotham City subway station has just been rebuilt by the Wayne family.

In contrast to the dimness on the city surface, the subway station underground was brightly lit by brand-new, clean light bulbs.

Arriving at the subway station, Lauks let out a long sigh of relief and said, "It seems I prefer Gotham City's underground to the surface. At least... the subway station part."

Depp laughed and said, "Don't rush me, I'll show you the real underground life in Gotham when I have time."

Lex immediately refused, saying, "I don't think it's necessary. I'd rather live in the sunlight."

Upon entering the subway station, one sees people bustling about.

In Gotham, a nationally renowned developed city, people live at a very fast pace.

In Gotham, even robberies are handled much more efficiently than in other areas.

The only slow point was the response time of the Gotham Police Department next door.

However, after Gordon took office, even the Gotham Police Department's operations became swift and effective.

About three minutes later, the subway arrived. Since it was the starting station, there were plenty of seats inside.

The three of them boarded the subway and sat side by side. Depp introduced, "I'll take you to the Depp Building first. I spoke with Wayne yesterday and told him that the future head of the Luther Group wants to visit us."

Lex smiled and said, "It's an honor. To be honest, I really look forward to working with the Depp Group in the future."

The subway started moving, and a sweet yet mechanical female voice began announcing the stations:

"Hello, welcome aboard the Gotham City Subway Line 2. This train's final stop is Depp Building. Next stop: Nest Island Central Hospital."

Today, Depp Tower, like Wayne Tower, has become a landmark in Gotham City and is also the name of a subway and bus station.

After four or five stops, the train was packed with busy Gothamites.

Lex observed his surroundings with great interest, showing no displeasure at the crowd.

This has always been his habit: to observe the behavior and expressions of everyone around him in order to discern their character, essence, and even what they have recently encountered.

In just four stops, he had already spotted four pickpockets and three people committing fraud.

Suddenly, an old man with a cane walked unsteadily to Lex's side.

The old man gripped the handrail and stood in front of Lex, staring blankly ahead.

This is...?

Lex stared at the old man for a few minutes and finally concluded that he was an ordinary, harmless old man.

Seeing the old man's trembling state, Lex stood up and said, "Sir, please have a seat."

Upon hearing this, the old man smiled and nodded to Lex, then sat down.

Seeing this, Depp suppressed a laugh and said, "I never expected that the eldest son of the Lex Group would be so kind-hearted."

Lex looked at Depp's inexplicable smile, puzzled.

The subway soon arrived at the next station, and a young woman dressed scantily, with a large expanse of soft, white skin visible below her neck, walked up to Lex.

It has to be said, this woman is the kind that's really well-endowed.

However, Lex, who had seen countless women since childhood, didn't even glance at the scantily clad and sexy woman.

But there's only one Lex Luthor in the whole world. The old man, who was just trembling, suddenly stood up and said to the hot girl with great confidence, "Miss, please sit down."

Upon hearing this, the girl waved her hand, but the old man pressed her down into her seat.

"Please sit still, the old man will get off the bus in a little while."

The old man's behavior was praised by the men around him, who all gave him a thumbs up and then watched the game in a civilized manner.

Lex stood there, completely bewildered.

"???"

You Gotham folk better be in trouble!

He turned to Depp and asked, "Are all Gotham people like this?"

Depp, suppressing a laugh, said, "I don't know either. I haven't taken the subway in a long time. But I feel like the people around me aren't like this. Maybe the people on this train are just special."

In fact, Depp saw the old man's information through the Mirror of Profile as soon as he arrived.

Klein Hisso, Gotham ****

Main ability: to judge people by their appearance.

Favorability rating: Quite favorable.

Overall, this is a seasoned veteran in the world of pornography.

"I've really learned something new."

Lex said speechlessly, then took out his wallet from his pocket, took out two thousand dollars and handed it to the hot girl who had been sitting in his seat.

“If you’re willing to give up your seat for me, you’ll get the two thousand dollars.”

Upon seeing this, the hot girl immediately got up and pulled Lex to a seat.

"I love men who are willing to spend money on girls. Are you free tonight?"

The hot girl took a business card from the side pocket of her miniskirt, bent down and handed it to Lex: "This is my contact information. You can contact me anytime."

Lex sat down amidst the angry stares of the many men on the bus, then shoved his business card into the hot woman's cleavage and said, "Sorry, I'm not paying for you, I'm paying for this seat."

The hot girl wasn't annoyed by this. Instead, she blew Lex a kiss, happily took the two thousand dollars, and got off at the next stop.

At the final stop, as Depp and the others got off the bus, a middle-aged man dressed in tattered clothes ran up from behind.

The man pulled a knife from his pocket and stabbed Lex, shouting, "You damned young master, why did you give that woman a thousand dollars so I can't even look at her tender tofu!"

Lex stared at the man in shock. He couldn't understand why someone would choose to commit violence in the street just because they didn't see the woman's breasts in the car!

But the next second, the knife in the man's hand was replaced with a soft bread.

The bread hit Lex's suit without causing him the slightest harm.

Soon, the police officers in the subway station arrested the man.

Lex also gained a basic understanding of the simple and honest people of Gotham City and just how many strange things happen every day.

He couldn't help but feel sorry for his father's good fortune, if his father had actually settled in Gotham City.

So Lionel Luther, who is new to Gotham, is bound to suffer a great loss!

Chapter 204 Shocks Lex for a Hundred Years

After exiting the subway station, Depp led Lex to the Depp Building.

At the entrance of the building, Wellen personally came out to greet him.

Lex looked at Wayne, who looked exactly like Crocodile Boy, and then looked at Depp with a puzzled expression.

Seeing this, Wellen said casually, "Don't be afraid, Mr. Luther. I'm just a die-hard fan of Crocodile Boy. It's my habit to cosplay like this to work every day. It's also the style of the Depp Group. Don't be bound by anything, don't care about other people's opinions. Your free-spiritedness is what we need."

Upon hearing this, Lex said in a praising tone, "I love the style here, so free and unrestrained, so unique. These are words that would never come to mind in my dad's old-fashioned brain."

However, although Lex was polite, he did not believe Wellen's words.

He has already concluded that Crocodile Boy is the real Wayne!

He knew many girls who were passionate about cosplay, but he had never seen such a realistic and flawless cosplay!

Upon entering the Depp Building, Lex was immediately captivated by the atmosphere.

It is obvious that the Depp Group is a very busy place.

People working here rarely slack off; the vast majority are busy with their work.

In the lobby, many people in work clothes moved about in a line, but to Lex's surprise, the people here, though busy, were not anxious.

Yes, unlike their own companies, Depp Group employees never show signs of anxiety or impatience, no matter how busy they are.

There wasn't even a single person frowning.

This is something Lex Luthor cannot comprehend!

In his view, keeping company employees busy is definitely a good thing.

However, with busyness comes pressure, which in turn leads to anxiety and irritability.

Ultimately, this could even lead to conflicts among employees, resulting in arguments or even fights.

But there was absolutely no tense atmosphere at the Depp Group in front of us.

Depp quickly noticed the change in Lex's expression and explained, "Are you having doubts about the work environment here?"

Lex nodded and asked, "They seem so busy, yet they're completely unperturbed, which I can't understand."

As Depp walked toward the building's elevator, he said, "Yes, that's because our company never deliberately exploits its employees. We only require them to do the required tasks within the specified time. Even if they don't finish today, there's no need to work overtime; they can just continue tomorrow."