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Lex said with a tone of envy and jealousy, "I really don't know where you found these geniuses. If Luther Corporation had any genius of this caliber, my father and I would definitely treat them as the most honored guests."

Upon hearing this, Depp smiled helplessly and said, "I've said it many times, Lex, you are the smartest genius in the world. You can develop any technology or science you want, without needing anyone else."

Lex paused for a few seconds after hearing this, because he wasn't sure if Depp was serious.

He is currently engrossed in the family business and has not applied his wisdom to scientific research.

Therefore, Lex has not yet truly unleashed his talent as the world's number one scientist.

Depp's words subtly guided Lex toward research.

Now, Lex couldn't help but wonder if he should indulge in fantasy and try to actually invent the things he had once imagined.

Of course, all of this can only truly begin after this trip to Gotham is over and I'm back home.

It has to be said that this trip to Gotham opened a door for Lex Luthor—a door he had never imagined before, a door of boundless imagination.

This young man, possessing the most advanced intelligence in the entire universe, is about to begin his extraordinary technological journey!

For now, Lex's primary task remains to follow Depp's guidance and gradually familiarize himself with Gotham.

At the end of the tour, Victor gave Lex a freeze gun shaped like a small pistol.

This gun can only emit one type of ray: the cryotherapy ray.

It can be used to save Lex's life in critical situations.

Lex didn't hesitate and accepted the gift directly.

After all, no one would refuse something that could give them an extra life!

As for Depp... he naturally possesses all the most cutting-edge equipment produced here.

Whether it's a cryo-chamber, a cryo-gun, or any other cutting-edge technology, the most advanced batches are already stored in Depp's system space.

Lex, having left the Institute of Life and Cryogenics, stretched lazily with his arms outstretched and said, "Shouldn't we go home? I think this should be the last stop on my tour of the Depp Group, right?"

Depp nodded first: "That's right, this is the last stop on your tour of the Depp Group."

Upon hearing this, Lex immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Phew~ Finally, finally I can go home!"

Then Depp shook his head and said, "No, I just mean that after you've visited the Depp Group, there's one more place you absolutely must see."

"A place we absolutely must visit?"

Lex was somewhat puzzled; this was the first time today that Depp had said he had to go see a certain place.

Depp nodded and said, "That's right. If you don't even go to that place, it's like you've never been to Gotham City."

"Oh?" Lex narrowed his eyes and asked curiously, "What place could possibly represent the entirety of Gotham? Could it be... Wayne Enterprises?"

"No."

"So...it's Bruce Wayne's castle?"

"Still not."

"It's Batman's lair, that's for sure!"

"I'm sorry, you guessed wrong again."

"Where exactly is that place?"

"That place is... Arkham Asylum!"

Chapter 207 Authentic Arkham Charm

"Arkham Asylum?"

Lex had heard about it, but he never imagined that this would be the place that best represents Gotham.

However, Lex, having read the reports beforehand, keenly sensed something was amiss and asked, "Is it safe there?"

This question stumped Depp. After a moment's thought, Depp replied, "It depends."

Lex asked, "What do you mean, 'depends on the situation'?"

“If you stay with me, you’ll be perfectly safe,” Depp explained. “But if you’re too far away, things can get complicated. After all, there aren’t any normal people in there.”

Upon hearing this, Lex immediately moved closer to Depp and said, "Understood!"

After that morning, Lex already regarded Depp as a true strongman, so he had no doubt when Depp said that.

But Depp moved a step to the side with a slight look of disdain and said, "It doesn't have to be this close. We need to call a car online now."

Depp unlocked his phone and opened the Dede Taxi app, which was being developed by his company and was in the trial operation phase.

Five minutes later, the ride-hailing car arrived at breakneck speed.

The driver rolled down the window and asked, "Are you the customer with the license plate ending in 8099?"

Depp replied, "That's right."

The ride-hailing experience was excellent; the driver neither took a long detour nor robbed the passenger.

The only downside was that after the two got out of the car, the driver immediately fled Arkham Asylum as if his life depended on it.

This surprised Lex greatly, because it didn't conform to the basic rules of Gotham!

"It's really strange that this guy didn't rob us like the previous one did."

Hearing Lex's complaint, Depp said, "Because all Dex drivers are verified with their real names, and the app has a built-in audio and video recording function that is interconnected with the Gotham Police Department. If a driver commits any illegal act, he will be tracked immediately, and the Gotham Police Department will respond as quickly as possible."

"I see..." Lex said, "No wonder, that's really a safe bet. Wait, could this also be part of the Depp Group's business?"

Depp nodded and said, "That's right. This is a project that Depp Group is currently piloting. If the pilot operation goes well, the official version of Depp Taxi will be launched soon."

"I'm really looking forward to it! When the time comes, the Metropolitan distributor must contact me!"

Lex immediately recognized the business opportunity, but did not consider replicating it to compete with Depp for business.

On the one hand, he came today seeking cooperation; on the other hand, he was also impressed by Depp's strength and did not want to create such a powerful enemy for himself.

"Don't worry, I hope we can work together to expand these new projects across the United States."

Depp immediately proposed the idea of ​​future collaborative operations.

After all, the Luther Group's influence nationwide is far greater than that of the Depp Group.

Furthermore, the collaboration Depp mentioned is not simply a collaboration between himself and Lex Luthor.

This also involves Wayne Enterprises, where Bruce works, meaning that Depp is hoping for a three-way collaboration in the future.

Depp Group, Wayne Group, and Luther Group.

Depp believes that the alliance of these three powerful entities will definitely have an impact on the situation in this country and even the world.

Of course, this refers to non-military influence.

Lex understood the implication in Depp's words: the word "cooperation" was much more sincere than "agency."

Lex thought to himself, "Depp seems to be a guy who's as warm and welcoming to his allies as a spring breeze."

Ah!

He's someone worth working with, at least that's how it seems for now.

After the two finished their chat, Lex looked up and saw Arkham Asylum not far away.

The massive black iron gate was tightly locked, and in the afterglow of the setting sun, it resembled a terrifying house that could devour anyone at any moment.

Enveloped in a dark gold and bluish-gray light, Arkham resembled a corrupt demon slowly awakening, preparing to spread its tattered wings in the approaching night and drag those within its sight into the abyss of hell.

The asylum's doors are controlled by electronic locks, but Depp already knows today's electronic lock code.

Reaching the gate, Depp pressed a few numbers, and then the black gate creaked open.

“Stay by my side, Lex. On this final stop, I’ll show you what the deepest truths of Gotham really look like.”

As he spoke, Depp walked towards the Arkham Asylum building without looking back.

He had informed Joseph in advance to prepare everything needed for the day.

At that moment, Joseph was standing by the window of the director's office, looking with pity at Lex outside who was nervously following Depp into the mental hospital.

"Well, good luck, young man."

"I really hope you have a strong mental fortitude, otherwise this trip to Arkham will definitely leave you with serious psychological trauma."

Joseph was talking to himself when he was interrupted by a voice behind him.

"Joseph, come back and lie down, your sister and I have been waiting for you for ages!"

"Exactly! My sister and I are wearing our new QQNY outfits today, you'll be so excited!"

Joseph, his face as pale as a clown, turned around and sighed helplessly.

Harley was dressed in an extremely sexy white custom-made nurse uniform, with black and white shiny stockings on her legs, and she was looking at Joseph with an expectant expression.

In bed, Jenny gazed at her husband with seductive eyes.

"Forget it, we can't worry about that now. Let's just leave it to that young man named Lex to his own fate."

After saying that, Joseph took off his white coat and pounced on the bed.

Upon entering the asylum, Lex suddenly felt that the air around him seemed to have become much colder.

Although it wasn't as cold as where Victor was, there was a strange, bone-chilling feeling.

"Something definitely doesn't feel right here!"

Lex instinctively took another step closer to Depp.

The dim lighting couldn't illuminate the road ahead at all, and the chandelier on the ceiling swayed precariously, as if it might fall to the ground at any moment.

This place is noticeably more dilapidated than when Depp last visited.

This morning, at Depp's instruction, Joseph unlocked all the doors to the hospital rooms.

At first, the patients and criminals were relatively well-behaved, but when they discovered that they wouldn't be forcibly sent back even if they left the ward, the revelry began.

Of course, Joseph simply allowed them to move freely within the asylum.

If these guys try to escape from the asylum, Joseph and his two wives will immediately catch them and beat them up.

With equipment supplied by the Depp Group, they can easily handle anyone here.