"All this… you did it yourself?!"
Old Master Tang was visibly taken aback.
"Of course!"
Su Yan nodded.
"On my way here, I heard Xiaoya say that the most important thing about this Iron Person is something called an 'Arc Reactor'… You even made that?"
Old Master Tang had clearly come prepared.
"Xiaoya was right, this thing is crucial. If I hadn't made it, how could these Iron Suits fly freely so easily?" Su Yan didn't deny it. "But Old Master Tang, if you're thinking of getting your hands on this, I advise you to give up that idea now!"
Su Yan didn't give a reason, but he knew Old Master Tang understood perfectly why.
"Su kid, you're truly exceeding my expectations more and more!" Old Master Tang took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm his mind… his gaze towards Su Yan held a particularly complicated expression.
He, a mere youth, could casually create so many incredible things.
Old Master Tang knew that the national research institute had even formed a special research group, attempting to dismantle the Future Invasion Phone to study its core technology. Yet, even the most brilliant professors were left speechless when confronted with its incredibly precise and intricate internal components.
They couldn't even begin to research it. Simply figuring out how Su Yan managed to carve such fine details onto sesame-sized components was enough to give them a monumental headache.
As a result, since the release of Future Invasion, the professors at the national research institute had learned nothing.
The government had tried to find someone to communicate with Su Yan, hoping to persuade him to share his technology… but Tang Yueming had repeatedly pushed them away.
But now, with news of the Iron Person, no matter how much he tried, Tang Yueming wouldn't be able to stop them anymore.
"Old Master Tang, you flatter me. I merely puttered around and made a few things out of boredom." Su Yan smiled, then his eyes flashed. "However… I am rather curious to know what the government's attitude towards me will be if they learn I've created Iron Suits?"
"Su Yan, you should know that Huaxia is extremely strict when it comes to weapon control. Even illegal private possession of firearms is a serious crime!
Your Iron Person, leaving aside everything else, is a highly lethal weapon prototype just by its ability to carry a person and grow large.
According to the law, all Iron Persons must be surrendered, all technology must be handed over, and you can never continue researching similar technology.
Furthermore, you would be subject to lifelong monitoring and jurisdiction!" Old Master Tang's voice was solemn.
"That is indeed Huaxia's way of doing things!" Su Yan showed no trace of panic on his face; instead, he smiled with an air of relaxed nonchalance.
"But your identity is special, and there are always exceptions!" Old Master Tang continued. "Because you already possess a bestowed title and are a Kage-level individual,
researching and owning weapons is within a reasonable scope. As long as all your weapons undergo transparent certification, ensuring every deployment is recorded, the nation will not pursue any responsibility from you!"
"And what if I'm unwilling to undergo certification, or to be controlled by the nation?" Su Yan set down his wine glass, posing an ultimate question.
Undergoing certification still meant handing everything over to the nation for handling… and every deployment being recorded meant the nation could no longer leave any space for private use; it would require application and approval before being used.
In that case, what would be the point of Su Yan creating these things?
If it were anyone else, this matter would already be a massive deal!
"Su kid, I know your character, and I know you don't want anyone to monitor or control you… But you need to give the nation a sense of security, to let the nation know your goodwill!" Old Master Tang's eyes gleamed.
"If I haven't guessed wrong, you want me to hand over one Iron Suit to the nation, so they can have a clear understanding, right?" Su Yan's lips curved.
He had similar experiences and knew what those at the top were thinking, and what this so-called goodwill and sense of security were all about.
"Will you agree?" Old Master Tang counter-questioned. "If you agree, I will immediately apply to the top, doing everything to safeguard your Power…
I hope you understand that Huaxia bears you no Malice. The weapons are yours, and I know in my heart you wouldn't use them to harm Huaxia…
But my belief alone isn't enough; everyone needs to believe it for it to matter! Moreover, the sensation and impact caused by this weapon are simply too great, and its potential applications are extremely broad. Should it ever go out of control, Huaxia cannot bear the consequences!"
Old Master Tang adopted a very humble stance, almost pleading with Su Yan.
He still didn't know the Iron Person's true combat capabilities, but it had appeared in sci-fi movies, meaning its combat power was certainly extraordinary. Such a weapon absolutely could not be allowed to stand in opposition to Huaxia.
"Su kid, in my entire life, I, Tang Yueming, have never had to beg anyone in such a low-pitched manner. But this time, I am willing to put my old face on the line, hoping you can make a small concession!"
Old Master Tang crouched down, speaking with great solemnity. "As long as you make this concession, I, Tang Yueming, swear by my name that I will handle everything with the higher-ups for you!"
"Grandpa!"
Tang Xiaoya, standing nearby, now wore a complicated expression.
Old Master Tang had lived his entire life with such an unyielding spirit; she had never seen Tang Yueming in this posture…
but she deeply understood Tang Yueming's desire to retain talent, willing to sacrifice his old face to keep Su Yan.
"Old Master Tang, you're being too serious!"
"I can't accept such a grand gesture from you!"
"Actually, I anticipated something like this would happen a long time ago!"
"So, I was already prepared!"
As Su Yan finished speaking, he clapped his hands. Instantly, an Iron Suit, equipped with a cannon on its shoulder and a Missile launcher on its back, flew before Su Yan.
Old Master Tang and Tang Xiaoya exchanged a single glance, their faces lighting up with excitement.
This Iron Suit was distinctly branded with Huaxia's five-star national flag.
Even the glowing device in its chest was a completely different five-pointed star shape.
"After all, I am a Huaxian, so of course, I should contribute my strength to Huaxia!"
"My earlier probe was just to understand whether Huaxia would be like other nations, willing to sacrifice everything for gain… From the looks of it, my choice was correct!"
"Old Master Tang, you can take this to complete your mission!"
"It has a very resounding name the Patriot!"
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