When Bruce Banner grasped the crystal ball, it filled with a brilliant red glow.
"Just a fire element affinity?"
After waiting for a moment and seeing no further changes in the crystal ball, Qi Jun sighed and put it back into his space ring.
Honestly, Qi Jun had been hoping to see Bruce Banner unleashing various catastrophic spells like a walking apocalypse. Unfortunately, not everyone possessed multiple magical affinities or even all-element affinities.
In fact, for a mage without a cheat system, having a single-element affinity was actually the best. It meant that Banner could specialize in one type of magic, making it easier for him to become a powerful mage.
"So, can I learn magic? Can I really start learning magic at my age?"
Seeing Qi Jun put away the crystal ball, Bruce Banner looked at him expectantly.
"Of course you can!"
Qi Jun reassured Bruce Banner, "Not only can you learn it, but you're also particularly suited for it. While starting young makes learning easier, it isn't the most important factor. The key is that you have the ability to learn magic. Did you see the red glow in the crystal ball? That indicates a fire element affinity, meaning you're extremely well-suited to learning fire magic."
"Here are the Comprehensive Guide to Magic Basics and the Comprehensive Guide to Fire Magic."
Qi Jun materialized two skill books, "Absorb these, and you'll gain the knowledge of magic. Of course, this is just the theoretical knowledge. You'll need to figure out how to cast spells and control their power on your own."
Since it was just knowledge, and compared to space magic, fire magic was much cheaper, Qi Jun didn't mind the energy expenditure. He could easily replenish it by sunbathing.
"By the way, Venus is a great place to practice fire magic. Spend some time training there with Skye. Once you can move around Venus without relying on Skye's mirror dimension, you can return to Earth."
Qi Jun outlined his plan for Bruce Banner.
Banner opened his mouth as if to say something but ultimately nodded in agreement.
While Banner stayed silent, Qi Jun understood his unspoken concern, "Alright, pull yourself together. If you're worried about your girlfriend, there's a computer over there. Tell her to apply to the Magnolia Corporation. Taibai will ensure she gets approved! Taibai, make a note of it."
"Yes, sir!"
Taibai acknowledged.
"Hulk, you stay here for now. Either train with Skye and Bruce or wait until the gladiatorial arena is built. I'll come for you then!"
Qi Jun instructed Hulk.
"Hulk understands!"
Hulk was happily munching on the giant fruits Qi Jun had materialized, not caring about anything else.
"Alright then, if you need anything, contact me through Taibai."
After ensuring everything was arranged, Qi Jun left the space station with a teleportation move, arriving at the top floor of the Magnolia Corporation building on Earth.
"Sir, the two people Tony Stark brought in have been settled within the corporation."
"Emil Blonsky, who was nearly pulverized, has fully recovered after being injected with the serum you left behind. In fact, he's stronger now and has been assigned as the head of external security."
"The other one, Dr. Samuel Sterns, has been placed in the research department, heading a project as per your instructions."
Harry Henrys, the acting CEO of the Magnolia Corporation, reported respectfully to Qi Jun.
"Well, not bad."
Qi Jun nodded in satisfaction. The original storyline of Abomination versus Hulk had been completely disrupted by his intervention. Even Bruce Banner had been persuaded into becoming a fire element mage, and the 'Hulk Banner' dynamic was no longer in play.
"Taibai, privately notify them to come to my manor tonight."
"Yes, sir!"
Taibai's omnipresence was reaffirmed once again. Though the original storyline was in shambles, Qi Jun still intended to develop Abomination and the Leader properly.
With the Reality Stone at his disposal, they would certainly look more impressive than their original forms. The Magnolia Corporation, destined to be a future cosmic powerhouse, needed to maintain a certain level of dignity.
"Sir, many organizations have requested a meeting with you. How would you like to proceed?"
Henry's continued, still respectful.
"Which organizations are we talking about?"
Qi Jun sipped his tea, not surprised.
Ever since Tony Stark publicly landed on the Magnolia Corporation's rooftop, Qi Jun knew this would happen. Besides, many people in Manhattan's Harlem saw a 'superman' and Iron Man flying out of the same building. Any half-intelligent intelligence organization would connect the dots and realize that the guy who thrashed the Hulk was likely the true head of the Magnolia Corporation.
However, considering Magnolia Corporation's connections with the U.S. military, numerous financial giants, and its formidable security force, not to mention that 'superman's' incredible power, these organizations wouldn't dare try anything underhanded. They could only send formal meeting requests.
"The NYPD, CIA, FBI, NSA, MI6... and one with a really long name, the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division!"
Harry Henrys had an impressive memory, reciting the names of numerous organizations without looking at any notes.
"The NYPD? What's that about? And aren't the NSA and MI6 foreign agencies?"
"Never mind, let's go with the one with the long name!"
Qi Jun put down his teacup and decided.
"Yes, sir!"
Harry Henrys bowed and left.
Knowing that he had been exposed meant dealing with these intelligence organizations was inevitable, but not all of them were worth his time. Qi Jun decided to start with SHIELD and see how it goes.
Who knows, maybe there would be some familiar faces? Perhaps he could even find out the location of the Dark Energy base... heh.