Chapter 71: Black Panther Suit! Tony is going to be jealous to tears!
As everyone knows... One gram of Vibranium is equal to ten thousand U.S. dollars...
So, how much is four tons of Vibranium worth?
The answer is forty billion U.S. dollars, which is almost half of Tony's net worth!
Before the [arc reactor] was put on the market to replace oil energy, Tony made his fortune through [arms dealing], holding a wealth of about one hundred billion.
You have to realize... This is 2008. It is the height of the global financial crisis.
The stock market guru ranked second on the World rich list only had a net worth of over sixty-two billion U.S. dollars.
Su Ye could break into the top five with these four tons of Vibranium!
If you add the stocks of [Stark Industries], he could even fight for the top three!
Furthermore... Vibranium is a commodity with a price but no market on the black market. It's not something you can buy just because you have money.
In other words... Whoever controls the Vibranium holds the power to set the price!
Even if Su Ye forcibly raised the price to twenty thousand U.S. dollars per gram! There would still be people flocking to it, like a pack of starving wild dogs, pouncing to snatch the food!
This is also why... Tony was so shocked the moment he heard about the [four tons of Vibranium].
If you add up all the Vibranium currently flowing on the market, it might not even reach this amount.
Inside the laboratory... Tony was so shocked that his phone even fell to the ground.
He now had only one thought: to ask Su Ye for a piece! How could he miss out on such a good thing?
His armor material is mainly titanium alloy. If he added a small piece of Vibranium during the forging process, the protective performance and energy output would be greatly improved!
"Where did you get the Vibranium from?" Tony suppressed his shock and asked Su Ye over the phone.
"Wakanda." Su Ye didn't beat around the bush and gave the answer directly.
When he heard Wakanda, all of Tony's doubts were answered at that moment.
As the current richest person in the World, Tony naturally knew about the existence of this mysterious country.
Because the Vibranium on the market all came from Wakanda, and it was all through smuggling!
Wakanda even had a secret team that was searching the World for this Vibranium!
All this Vibranium is illegal; whoever dares to use it will be targeted. No matter who it is... including Tony... as long as they possess a large amount of Vibranium, they will inevitably be sanctioned by this group of people!
Therefore, even Tony didn't dare to add Vibranium to his Iron Man Suit! He didn't want to attract a bunch of trouble for himself because of this!
"Did you go over there and rob them?" Tony continued to ask, his eyes starting to glow green.
Vibranium! He really wanted it too much! Especially legal Vibranium!
This meant that when he used it, he wouldn't have to bear any risks and wouldn't be targeted by Wakanda!
But Su Ye's subsequent mockery made Tony's face turn as red as a monkey's butt.
"Is there only burning, killing, and looting in your White brains?"
"Is there a possibility that I traded for this Vibranium?"
"I made a deal with Wakanda."
"This is the first batch of Vibranium. There will be more later."
"Listen, Tony, only through cooperation can we achieve a win-win situation!" Su Ye lectured Tony severely over the phone.
"Let's not talk about this for now. You want so much Vibranium, what do you intend to do with it?" Tony wittily changed the subject, afraid that if they kept talking, Su Ye would label him a [butcher].
Su Ye naturally wouldn't hide anything from his good friend's inquiry.
"I want to manufacture a batch of Sentinel Mech to arm this Planet."
"The existing defensive armaments of various countries are not enough to cope with future crises."
"Tony, do you want to join my team?" Su Ye thought for a moment and extended an invitation to Tony.
However... Hearing these words from Su Ye, Tony was stunned again.
Before long... Tony's excited shouting came from the other end of the phone.
"Fuck!" "That's exactly what I was thinking!"
"We must have been two peas in a pod in our past lives!"
"Can you show me your blueprints? I'll try to improve them?"
Tony clenched his fists in excitement. There aren't actually many things in life worth being happy about.
Having a like-minded friend is something many people dream of their whole lives!
He was simply too lucky! To be able to meet a friend like Su Ye!
Su Ye's combat power, plus his own genius mind! The two of them would definitely be able to make things big and strong, and create new glories!
"Fine." "You find me a warehouse first."
"Besides Vibranium, I have nearly a hundred tons of rare metals here."
"As for the armor blueprints and such, let's sit down and talk about them tomorrow."
After saying that, Su Ye ended the call.
He planned to store these hundreds of tons of rare metals with Tony first.
The Villa where he resided clearly couldn't hold this pile of cold, massive blocks.
You have to know that the three basement levels had already been fully developed by him.
The first basement level was his game room. The second basement level was his collection room.
The third basement level was a garage, although so far, there wasn't a single car in it.
But Tony had converted it into a hangar for Su Ye to maintain his Iron Man Suit.
How much could the most expensive sports car be worth? One set of Su Ye's Iron Man Suit was worth hundreds of millions of U.S. dollars!
And that's not counting the potential value of the [arc reactor]! So... there really wasn't much space in Su Ye's home to store so many rare metals.
... Inside the Villa... The timing of Su Ye's return was very coincidental.
Dr. Cho had already packed her luggage and was preparing to leave.
She had taken advantage of her day off to come over for a short gathering.
Now that the holiday was over, she had to go back to the university laboratory to continue advancing the project's research work.
"Helen, I have something for you." Su Ye, wearing his golden suit, landed on the lawn outside and happened to run into Dr. Cho, who was walking out from inside.
"What gift?" Dr. Cho glanced at the watch on her wrist; there were still a few hours left before the plane took off.
She still had plenty of time to spend some intimate moments with Su Ye.
"This." Su Ye smiled and raised his hand. A ball of soft white light transformed into a ring in Su Ye's palm.
A black and white Vibranium ring with a leopard head pattern engraved on it!
The moment she saw the ring, Dr. Cho was instantly stunned!
"Oh my god!" "You actually gave me a ring!" "Is this a marriage proposal?"
Dr. Cho covered her small mouth in excitement; she was so moved she was about to cry.
"What silly things are you saying? This is a set of nano Vibranium suit."
"I brought it back from Wakanda especially for you."
"You can take it back and study it. Just wear it on your hand on regular days."
"If you encounter danger, it will protect you for me."
"As for a ring, I'll get a better one for you in the future."
Su Ye made a promise while walking forward quickly. He put the Vibranium ring in his hand onto the ring finger of Dr. Cho's right hand.
Then... he activated this [Black Panther Suit]...
A deep, dark purple light quickly emerged from the ring. Countless nano-robots turned into a black bodysuit, clinging to Dr. Cho's body.
When the suit finished attaching, Dr. Cho's previous clothes had already been incinerated by the light.
Only the tight Black Panther Suit remained, highlighting her charming body curves.
The appearance of this suit was similar to the one Shuri wore in the movie. But it was entirely black, dotted with silver-white stripes.
"Oh my god!" "This is too shameful!"
Sensing the abnormality of her body, Dr. Cho hurriedly used her hands to protect her body and retreated into the Villa in a panic.
If she had to wear this suit, she would rather die! This kind of clothing was simply too embarrassing!
"Haha." "I actually think it's quite sacred."
"Helen, stay tonight too. Let's play something different."
"You play the Superhero, and I'll play the evil villain!"
Su Ye said with a wicked sense of humor, and followed her into the house, pinning Dr. Cho onto the sofa.
The next moment... Under Megan's control, all the curtains in the Villa closed at the same time.
After doing this... Megan shook her head speechlessly and went straight back to her bedroom.
Then she lay down in the sleep pod and voluntarily entered standby mode.
For an [AI] like her... what happened next was a bit too brutal...
Chapter 72: A Gathering of Talents! Dr. Banner Has Arrived Too!
The next afternoon...
After the madness receded, Su Ye felt as clear-headed as a sage.
Dr. Cho was sleeping soundly beside him, unresponsive no matter how much he shook her.
The thought of continuing the battle had to be helplessly abandoned.
Su Ye glanced at his phone and found several missed calls.
Tony...
Banner...
Ivan...
The reason Tony called was actually very simple.
He had found a warehouse for Su Ye and was just notifying him.
As for Ivan...
It was highly likely he was thanking him and saying words of loyalty.
But Dr. Banner calling was something he hadn't anticipated.
After a moment of thought...
Su Ye decided to call him back...
Soon...
The call connected...
"Dr. Banner, what can I do for you?"
Su Ye got straight to the point, asking for the reason behind the call.
"Betty asked me to check on you."
"Dr. Cho should have returned to school yesterday, but she hasn't been seen since today."
"She is worried that Dr. Cho might have encountered some difficulties, so she asked me to ask."
Dr. Banner explained the situation, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Oh..."
"Helen has a bit of a fever..."
Su Ye lied, coming up with a reasonably plausible excuse.
"Is that so? That is a pity."
"I wish your loved one a speedy recovery."
Dr. Banner offered his sincere wishes; he actually believed it.
If it were Tony, he would surely have heard the subtext.
"How is Hulk doing recently?"
Su Ye got up from the bed, asking while putting on his clothes.
"He's doing fine."
"People from S.H.I.E.L.D. found him a new playmate."
"It's that hero called [Invincible]."
"Hulk is having a great time playing with him, and they have become friends."
Banner smiled and told the truth.
When he mentioned Hulk, he was no longer suppressed.
After this period of getting along, he and Hulk had reached an agreement.
Hulk could get half a day of freedom every week to play with his good friend.
But the premise was...
For the remaining six and a half days, he had to be obedient.
Unless Banner was in danger, he could not appear.
For this agreement, Hulk ultimately chose to agree.
Ever since he took a slap from Su Ye, the arrogance in Hulk's heart had been shattered to pieces.
He realized that there really existed a hero in this World who could kill him.
He seemed to become sensible overnight, and even learned to listen to Banner's admonitions.
He began to become controllable; he was no longer a berserk monster, but more like a trump card!
Since this period...
Dr. Banner and Hulk had been getting along very happily...
The knot in their hearts had thus been untied, and they began trying to understand each other.
Therefore...
When Su Ye asked about Hulk's current situation, Dr. Banner even had a smile on his face.
All these changes were brought about by Su Ye.
Banner respected this friend from the bottom of his heart.
"Dr. Banner, I have a research plan, I wonder if you are interested?"
Su Ye thought for a moment and extended an invitation to Banner.
Banner was a genius who held seven doctorates.
In certain fields of knowledge, he was even stronger than Tony.
If he could also be roped in to develop the Sentinel Mech together...
It would definitely accelerate the process!
"A research plan?"
"A high school student's extracurricular experiment?"
Dr. Banner asked subconsciously.
He had known Su Ye for a while, so of course he knew Su Ye was still attending high school!
And his grades were extremely poor!
A liberal arts student running to a science class, it would be a miracle if his grades were good!
"It is the Planetary Defense Plan. I just returned from Wakanda yesterday."
"I brought back four tons of Vibranium and plan to build a batch of combat armor."
"The specific situation is like this..."
Su Ye briefly narrated it, making Dr. Banner listen in a daze.
"I understand, I am willing to join."
"I hope my knowledge can contribute."
After understanding the specific situation, Dr. Banner's answer was also very straightforward.
"Then tonight, gather at Tony's Villa."
"I will show you the blueprints."
Su Ye responded with gratification.
He made an appointment with Dr. Banner to meet at Tony's Villa tonight.
The blueprints provided by the system.
The wisdom of Tony, Banner, and Ivan.
Plus ample materials and capital investment.
Su Ye dared not imagine how strong the Sentinel Mech they would build would be!
...
Ending the call...
Su Ye thought of Ivan again...
Ivan Vanko could also be considered a classic villain of Iron Man.
Although he had no degree, he was a top scientist.
He inherited his father's knowledge and was a master of craftsmanship.
What he lacked was just an opportunity, an opportunity to prove himself!
After getting dressed...
Su Ye looked at Dr. Cho, who was still in her dreams, and left the room on tiptoe.
He was preparing to visit Ivan to see how that guy had cleaned himself up.
Su Ye didn't want this guy to still be sloppy during the party tonight.
He was the other person's boss!
He had to be responsible for his employees!
...
Night fell...
Inside Tony's seaside Villa...
The underground laboratory, which was not open to the public, was exceptionally lively today.
When Su Ye arrived here with Ivan, Banner and Tony had already been chatting for a long time.
It had to be said...
Su Ye still had foresight...
When Su Ye arrived at the hotel, he was so angry at Ivan's image that he laughed out loud on the spot.
It was still that greasy long hair, with a toothpick in his mouth.
Although he had changed into new clothes, one could tell at a glance that they were street-stall goods.
Helplessly...
Su Ye had to take him to a barbershop to redo his image.
Immediately afterwards, he went to a suit shop and bought him a few suits temporarily.
At this moment, Ivan's gold-streaked long hair was combed into artistic braids.
He was wearing a silver-white slim-fit suit and a pair of handmade crocodile leather shoes.
Standing there, he exuded the aura of a tough guy, like a suit-wearing gangster.
Ivan's appearance made Tony freeze for a moment.
Banner stood up and walked over to shake hands with him.
"Let me introduce, his name is: Ivan Vanko."
"Anton Vanko's son, a true genius."
Su Ye introduced his subordinate with pride; he held high expectations for Ivan.
Hearing his own boss introduce him in a proud tone, Ivan was very touched.
He straightened his back and secretly swore in his heart that he would never betray this trust!
"A genius?"
"The thing this World lacks the least is geniuses."
Tony picked up a glass of champagne, raised it slightly towards Su Ye, and then drank it by himself.
But Su Ye took out an arc reactor from his pocket and walked straight to Tony.
It was a silver-gray arc reactor, not as cool as Tony's, but carrying a sense of weight.
Tony only took one look, and his eyes could no longer move away.
"Tony, take a look at this."
"Ivan created it in the hotel with a pile of simple tools."
"The miracle you created in the cave is not something that cannot be replicated."
Su Ye said in a serious tone.
Although Ivan's wisdom could not compare with Tony's.
But even so, he was a rare genius in the World.
Such a person who could change the World deserved respect.
"You are right..."
"My arrogant and conceited bad habit is acting up again."
Tony sighed with guilt, put down the champagne in his hand, and walked towards Ivan's position after standing up.
"Ivan Vanko?"
"You are very good, I have remembered your name."
"Are you interested in coming to my company to show your talents?"
Tony stretched out his palm and shook hands with Ivan Vanko.
He once thought that in this World, only he could build an arc reactor.
Su Ye took out a more perfect work and taught him a lesson!
Telling Tony with facts what it means: there is always someone better, and there is always a sky beyond the sky!
Now...
Su Ye took out another reactor and taught him a lesson again.
Although this arc reactor carried a rough sense of brute force.
But it was also reminding Tony what it means: there were predecessors, and there will be successors!
Excessive arrogance will only attract more enemies to oneself!
It must be said...
In Tony's heart...
To him, Su Ye had a special [mentor and friend] feeling.
Although Su Ye was not good at science, he was terrifyingly strong in philosophy!
His spiritual World was incomparably rich.
When Tony felt lost, Su Ye could always use mysterious Eastern philosophy to guide him on the road ahead.
To be honest...
Although he often teased Su Ye with his mouth...
But in his heart, Tony respected this friend very much...
Every conversation with Su Ye, he could gain a lot...
Whether it was on a spiritual level...
Or in terms of material things...
Chapter 73: Aerial, Moon Shadow! The Birth of the Sentinel Mech!
Inside the underground lab...
Tony Stark's actions softened the atmosphere at the scene.
"Tony Stark."
"You are not bad either; I have been watching you."
Ivan Vanko's face wore a ferocious smile, like a bloodthirsty Siberian brown bear.
If not for Su Ye's appearance, saving his father and rewriting his destiny.
Perhaps...
He would hold a grudge...
And one day, wearing homemade exoskeleton armor, go take out Tony...
Nevertheless, he gripped Tony's hand with a bit more force.
He used this action to vent, thereby eliminating the accumulated grudge between their families.
"Hiss..."
"This guy is better suited to be a bodyguard; his grip is really strong."
Tony pulled his hand back, grimacing and shaking it, whispering his complaints about Ivan.
"Alright."
"Let's get back to business."
Su Ye clapped his hands, reminding everyone present.
He connected the portable hard drive containing the Sentinel Mech blueprints to Tony's office computer.
After being read by [AI — Jarvis], it was displayed in the lab via a virtual projection.
As a super genius, Tony was the top inventor on this Planet.
The AI he developed possessed global-leading computing power.
In a moment...
Jarvis simulated a data model...
The armor projection he simulated was a unit about three meters tall.
The armor's appearance resembled a Gundam, like a female knight from an anime!
[Similar to Aerial Gundam.]
She mastered transformation abilities, could change into anything, and had customizable colors.
As long as an order was given, she could change into the corresponding shape.
Different units could also fuse to rapidly increase in size!
She could be a vehicle.
She could be an Iron Man Suit.
She could transform into a Gundam!
But what was most shocking was her simulation ability.
As long as she saw a Mutant, without physical contact, she could copy the opponent's ability!
Low-level Mutants' abilities would even be strengthened, evolved into even more powerful supernatural powers!
Because a large amount of Vibranium was added, she could withstand energy impacts and survive a nuclear explosion!
Almost no weapon could break through her defense!
Theoretically, she was almost invincible!
Everyone looked at the simulation data provided by Jarvis and remained silent for a while.
"Whoever designed this guy must be a monster!"
"Can armor be this beautiful?"
Tony murmured in a daze.
Even a genius like him could not conceive of such a brilliant idea.
Not just Tony, Dr. Banner's face also wore a similar expression.
Dr. Banner had seven doctoral degrees and was currently pursuing his eighth.
He was not just a nuclear physicist!
He was also an expert in robotics!
A pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence!
He was a true all-around genius!
From these armor blueprints, he saw a future even further ahead than Tony!
Once this armor legion took shape, this Planet would be impregnable!
"Gentlemen."
"I have already prepared the materials."
"The rest is up to you."
Su Ye looked at the two shocked men, revealing a black-bellied smile.
He looked at Ivan on the side and patted his shoulder.
Although he did not understand science, he respected scientists!
Professional matters should be left to professional people!
After encouraging the three of them...
Su Ye turned around dashingly, humming a tune, and left the underground lab.
By the way...
The armor blueprints provided by the system came with a [Narrative Layer] source code.
This source code was...
All Sentinel Mech must unconditionally obey every command issued by Su Ye!
No matter which organization obtained this blueprint, no matter how many modifications were made!
As long as it was a product manufactured based on the [System Blueprint]!
It must obey Su Ye's instructions!
This was an unrewritable rule!
So...
Su Ye was not worried at all...
He even wished for these armor blueprints to be leaked.
Because whoever got the blueprints was just working for Su Ye.
With a snap of Su Ye's fingers, these Sentinel Mech would return to his embrace!
When it comes to being shady, vicious, shameless, and a total beast, the system takes the cake!
...
Just like that...
Tony, Dr. Banner, and Ivan joined forces, pouring all their energy into production.
Using Tony's underground lab and those CNC machine tools that were decades ahead of the outside World.
They started working day and night, completely obsessed with it.
During this period...
Even the people at S.H.I.E.L.D. knew about this...
An unknown weapon was being secretly developed...
Even Nick Fury, the King of Agents, developed a strong curiosity.
When a group of the smartest people in the World had to cooperate together.
No matter what they were researching!
It would rewrite the pattern of the World!
Until four months later...
Tony called Su Ye to inform him: The first unit had been built!
Upon hearing this news, Su Ye did not even eat breakfast and flew to Tony's house!
In the underground lab...
In these four months, the three of them had put in a lot of effort.
They looked very exhausted, but their eyes were bright.
Su Ye arrived at the scene quickly and received the long-awaited gift.
Sentinel Mech!
Sensing the arrival of the Master, the Sentinel Mech, which was in standby mode, activated automatically.
The originally gray eyes lit up with blue-white light.
She walked elegantly with a cat-like gait, like a Victoria's Secret model on the runway, and came to the front of Su Ye.
Su Ye raised his hand and stroked the Sentinel Mech in front of him.
As if responding to the Master...
This small armor, which resembled an Aerial Gundam, knelt on one knee on the ground, like a knight receiving a knighthood.
"Give her a name."
"There is an AI in her design blueprints."
Tony stood with his arms crossed, speaking from the side.
He looked at the armor, his eyes filled with a bit of tenderness.
Like an old father feeling proud of his daughter.
"Let's call her [Aerial]."
Su Ye blurted out almost subconsciously, naming the armor.
"After the first attempt, it will be much easier."
"But before putting it into mass production, I think we should test it."
"Based on the shortcomings shown by the current first unit."
"We should put some effort into the [Second Unit]."
"The blueprints also mentioned that she still has room for further modification."
Dr. Banner put on his glasses, put his hands on his hips, paced back and forth in front of the workbench, and gave his advice.
"She is already perfect."
"But I support Bruce."
Ivan praised from the side.
Over the past four months, he had learned a lot from Tony and Dr. Banner.
He had even become good friends with Dr. Banner, and even his form of address had changed.
Bruce...
Was Dr. Banner's name...
But very few people would call him that...
"Oh, it seems someone is going to name the [Second Unit]."
"I hope [she] also has a nice name."
Tony joked from the side.
Su Ye's talent for naming was the worst he had ever seen.
Of course...
The name Aerial...
Had a very Eastern charm...
Tony still liked it very much.
But what surprised Tony was that Su Ye blurted it out immediately.
He had not even thought about it, and he had already come up with a name!
"In that case..."
"The future second unit shall be called [Moon Shadow]."
"Aerial and Moon Shadow, don't you think they sound invincible?"
Chapter 74: Professor X! Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters!
Inside the underground laboratory...
Su Ye's exclamation left everyone present with mixed expressions.
Such delicate names.
Where exactly are they invincible?
Those who didn't know might even think they were two peerless beauties!
"As long as you like them..."
Tony's mouth twitched, but he breathed a sigh of relief inside.
Aerial...
Moon Shadow...
These are good names...
At least they aren't abstract, heaven-defying names like [Hakimi] and [Sword Shield].
If the masterpieces he had worked so hard to create were given such insulting monikers,
Tony would be the first to disagree!
He would definitely object strongly!
"The most terrifying trump card of the Sentinel Mech is: Ability Mimicry."
"She can almost replicate all Mutant superpowers."
"Just by taking one look, she can read the other party's genetic sequence."
"But now, we are facing a major problem."
"Where should we go to find [Mutants] or [Superpowered individuals]?"
Dr. Banner sighed with a complex expression.
Ordinary people often harbor feelings of disgust and hostility toward Mutants.
This is because many Mutants are unable to control their abilities and often cause trouble.
Coupled with the fact that some Mutants undergo obvious physical changes, they appear like monsters in the eyes of ordinary people.
Over the long years, conflicts have accumulated bit by bit, until they evolved to a point where they could not be reconciled.
Among this, there are misunderstandings.
And there are also cases of bringing it upon themselves.
So much so that...
The vast majority of Mutants have hidden themselves away.
They don't show themselves, they don't like to be in the spotlight, and they lurk in a low-profile manner.
Therefore...
Without special channels...
The probability of finding a Mutant is actually much lower than imagined.
Unless this group of Mutants jumps out on their own and causes trouble everywhere.
For example...
There was once an organization called the [Brotherhood].
But after their leader was arrested,
this Mutant organization also disappeared.
So...
The Sentinel Mech's imitation ability cannot be utilized to its maximum potential.
Perhaps for Dr. Banner, this is an unsolvable problem.
But for Su Ye...
It is very easy to solve...
Su Ye couldn't help but laugh...
He took his phone out of his pocket and, in front of everyone, dialed Nick Fury's private number.
The call was answered quickly...
"Why are you looking for me?"
Nick Fury's tone was not very good, as if he was holding back a belly full of fire.
"Did you eat gunpowder?"
"Can't you have a better attitude?"
Su Ye muttered in confusion; Nick Fury's temper had been very bad lately.
He didn't know what he was busy with, but he was very irritable.
Especially when he heard Su Ye telling him to have a better attitude.
The old egghead's anger completely lost control!
"You want a better attitude?"
"The [Little Genius Gathering] you organized has already terrified the United Nations!"
"Because of this, various countries have started putting pressure on [S.H.I.E.L.D.]!"
"What exactly are you guys doing gathering together?"
"Can you give me a heads-up next time?"
Nick Fury roared at the top of his lungs.
"It's nothing much."
"We just built a mech."
"Do you want to come over and take a look?"
Su Ye laughed heartlessly and extended an invitation to Nick Fury.
Thinking about it, it's a bit shameful...
Su Ye was even thinking of handing over the blueprints and farming some gold coins from S.H.I.E.L.D.!
Just imagine...
The Sentinel Mech legion that S.H.I.E.L.D. spent countless efforts to build.
With one snap of Su Ye's fingers, these mechs would instantly defect.
At that time...
The expression on Nick Fury's face would definitely be very interesting.
It's not just Fury...
There are also those HYDRA moles hiding within S.H.I.E.L.D.
Su Ye had planned to gross out this group of guys long ago.
"Wait for me."
"I'll be there in five minutes."
Nick Fury said decisively, because for this period of time, he had been staying outside Tony's Villa.
To prevent internal secrets from leaking, he directly had S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents blockade the entire mountain range.
Even an assistant like Pepper was forbidden from entering.
Tony was very dissatisfied with this, but due to the experimental research,
he didn't cause trouble for Nick Fury.
Five minutes later...
Nick Fury took the elevator and arrived at Tony's underground laboratory.
He looked around curiously, and his gaze rested beside Su Ye.
To be precise...
It was on the Aerial armor...
"Are you guys preparing to attend a comic convention?"
"Look! This mini little guy!"
"Oh! Is she a weapon for babies?"
Nick Fury looked the Aerial armor up and down, so angry he laughed out loud.
Is that it...
The smartest people in the World gathered together and worked for four months.
The final result is just a mini Gundam only three meters tall?
However...
Just as Nick Fury finished speaking...
The Aerial armor's left arm quickly extended into a sharp chainsaw sword, pressing against Nick Fury's brow.
"You'd better be polite..."
"The AI she has loaded can tell good from bad words."
"The ease with which she could finish you off is no less than slicing an egg."
Tony reminded him with schadenfreude.
He couldn't wait to see this King of Agents make a fool of himself.
At the critical moment...
Su Ye raised his hand, signaling the Aerial armor to back down, resolving Nick Fury's crisis.
"Fury, I miss Pietro."
"I want to take a trip to Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters."
Su Ye walked up to Nick Fury, calling him by the nickname he had given him.
"Let's go."
"I'll take you there."
To ease the awkwardness, Nick Fury took the opportunity to volunteer.
With the official backing and deterrence of [S.H.I.E.L.D.], it would be easier to proceed next.
Nick Fury wasn't stupid...
He knew that Su Ye's trip this time was definitely not as simple as just visiting a little brother.
Under the gaze of Tony, Banner, and Ivan, Su Ye and Nick Fury left with their arms around each other's shoulders.
The Aerial armor followed silently behind Su Ye like a mute female knight.
Su Ye believed...
The children at Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters would definitely be able to bring him a surprise.
...
Two hours later...
Nick Fury drove personally, taking Su Ye through many twists and turns before finally finding the destination.
This place was located in Westchester County, New York, and was once the Xavier family estate.
Now it had been converted into a closed-style private school, specializing in taking in problem children.
But in fact...
It was more like a safe house...
A place for Mutants to dwell...
The estate was an English-style castle with a very beautiful environment, resembling a vacation resort.
Before the car even reached the school, the black iron gate had already opened automatically.
A long-haired man sitting in an electric wheelchair had been waiting for a long time with a smile on his face.
"Welcome to Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters."
"I am: Charles Xavier."
"You can also call me: Professor X."
The long-haired man introduced himself with humility and courtesy.
But his gaze remained on Su Ye from beginning to end.
It was an extremely excited look, even carrying a hint of fanaticism!
Sentinel!
The strongest Superhero in the World!
He has almost gathered all the abilities of [Mutants]!
He has brought great achievements to the maintenance of World peace!
His admirers are spread all over the World, existing in every corner.
Regardless of race or ethnicity, even Mutants worship him.
Charles had secretly investigated Su Ye's affairs through his own connections.
He even knew...
That Su Ye had adopted two Mutant children in Sokovia.
One was entrusted to a friend and sent to him for ability awakening.
The other was kept by his side, where he personally cultivated the other party to master their power.
Therefore...
From a long time ago, Charles had begun to suspect...
That this Superhero was also a Mutant...
Otherwise...
As a human, why would he be willing to protect Mutants?
Chapter 75: Beast Hank! Do you think you are a Mutant?
The car door opened slowly...
Su Ye stepped out of the car, lazily stretching his body.
He was wearing a white tracksuit today, which, combined with his handsome appearance, made him look like a dashing older brother from next door.
Of course...
That height of over two meters, when in close contact...
Still gave off a strange sense of oppression...
Especially...
[Professor X] sitting in the wheelchair...
When Su Ye walked over, the smile on his face froze.
Su Ye walked to the front of the electric wheelchair, leaned over, and extended his hand.
To be honest...
When he saw this [Professor X], Su Ye was taken aback for a moment.
Because he was truly too young, even sporting a head of flowing brown hair.
It made the [Motherf*cker — Nick Fury] on the side so angry his face turned black.
This also meant that many major events had not yet occurred.
Or perhaps the timeline had been pushed back, which is why everyone was so young.
Sentinel robots.
Apocalypse.
Dark Phoenix.
The appearances of various villains flashed through Su Ye's mind.
As long as he participated in these major events, he could obtain rewards.
It seems...
He would need to keep in touch often in the future...
"Hello, Professor Charles."
"I've come to see Pietro."
Su Ye revealed a gentle smile, his eyes filled with friendliness.
No discrimination, no disgust, and no condescension.
The Sun shone down on Su Ye, making him glow.
He was like the Sun at eight or nine in the morning, full of vigor.
His powerful charisma could dispel the gloom in people's hearts!
He was a born leader!
Possessing the gentleness of Charles!
Yet his strength was greater than Magneto!
If...
If Su Ye really was a Mutant...
He would definitely be able to protect the race well...
...
"Mr. Su, may I take the liberty of asking a question?"
Charles reached out both hands and tightly grasped the palm Su Ye had extended.
By wearing the [Brainwave Amplifier], he could communicate with all humans on this Planet.
And through this method, he could screen for those Mutants hiding among the crowd and make contact with them.
But...
He was not omnipotent after all...
Some powerful Mutants could shield themselves...
For example...
Charles had also tried to communicate with Su Ye...
But Su Ye's mental World was wrapped in an invisible energy, making it impossible for the outside World to observe.
Whether it was goodwill...
Or malice...
Before this Wall of Sighs, everything was powerless!
In other words, Su Ye was immune to all mental attacks!
The ability that this [Professor X] was so proud of had absolutely no effect on Su Ye.
In Su Ye's eyes...
He was just a vulnerable individual with high intelligence, great prestige, and a good heart.
"What question?" A hint of curiosity appeared on Su Ye's face, his tone still gentle.
"Do you think you are a [Mutant]?"
Professor Charles gathered his courage and asked tentatively in a very low voice.
Nick Fury, standing to the side, heard the stupid question he asked.
He bit his thick lips, suppressing the urge to swear.
This question was too sharp!
If handled poorly, it could potentially trigger a crisis!
But Su Ye's subsequent answer dispelled Nick Fury's worries, and he even laughed out loud helplessly!
"I think I am."
When Su Ye said this, even he almost couldn't hold back his laughter.
This was a very classic abstract internet meme from his past life.
Professor Charles was stunned for a moment, and then he also laughed out loud.
Su Ye's ambiguous answer happened to leave room for both sides.
Regardless of whether he was a Mutant, he was a trustworthy friend.
At this moment...
The trunk of the black car suddenly opened automatically...
A humanoid armor, pure white all over and about three meters tall, crawled out of the car's trunk.
She gracefully walked with a cat-like gait to Su Ye's side and stood there without saying a word.
She just glanced at [Professor Charles], and she detected his genetic data.
Her originally ice-blue eyes instantly switched to pitch black.
Even more eerie was...
Professor Charles's eyes also underwent a mutation.
The expression on his face was even somewhat painful, and he let out low groans.
Because he felt that the memories in his mind had turned into a book, which was being frantically flipped through.
Fortunately...
This discomfort only lasted for a few short seconds...
"What... is she..."
Professor Charles slumped in his wheelchair, looking at the white armor standing by Su Ye's side with lingering fear.
"The prototype of the Sentinel Mech."
"Her name: Aerial."
"Professor Charles, you are a wise man."
"I presume you have long discovered that this Planet is facing the threat of alien invasion."
"As a part of this Planet, I want to protect our shared home."
"I assembled several of the World's top scientists to jointly develop her."
"As long as she takes one look at a super-powered individual, she can completely simulate their abilities."
Su Ye proudly spread his hands, introducing the armor beside him.
Hearing Su Ye's introduction, Charles's heart skipped a beat.
"She just now..."
"Replicated my ability...?"
Charles's face became somewhat unsightly, but he still braced himself to ask.
"Yes, Professor."
"She is a studious child."
"And your ability provides a huge boost to her."
"She doesn't need to rely on the [Brainwave Amplifier] to reach your level."
Su Ye raised his hand, putting his arm around the armor that was taller than him, and explained again.
"My god..."
"This kind of weapon is simply too terrifying!"
"Su Ye, do you want to destroy the Mutants?"
Professor Charles's expression became very ugly.
From the Sentinel Mech, he actually sensed a trace of a natural enemy's aura.
"That is only for enemies."
"But you, my friend."
"As long as you are willing to join my research team."
"The Sentinel Mech will protect your safety."
"She can even become the best superpower teacher."
"Using a hands-on approach to guide those Mutants who have not yet mastered their abilities on how to control their own powers."
"She can also share your workload, giving you more time to think about how to ease the conflict between the two groups."
"Or perhaps, go do some things you want to do..."
Su Ye explained from the side.
Every word he said made Charles feel shocked.
But on second thought...
If all of this were true...
What a beautiful picture it would be...
Just as [Professor X] was deep in thought, another voice suddenly rang out.
"Sir, how can you verify the authenticity of these words?"
A hoarse, deep, yet steady voice came from the woods not far away.
It was a pale blue Beast wearing a human suit, but with a tall and sturdy build.
He had hair like a lion, and his whole body, including his fur, was blue.
But what made people laugh and cry at the same time...
Such a humanoid Beast was actually sporting a slicked-back hairstyle and wearing a pair of silver-rimmed glasses on his face.
Beast!
Hank McCoy!
One of the smartest people in the Marvel Universe!
He obtained his doctorate at fifteen and independently developed the most advanced sonic fighter jet!
He was a scientist not inferior to Tony, and like Banner, he was an all-around genius!
Professor X's [Brainwave Amplifier] was developed by him.
Everyone's combat uniforms.
The Blackbird stealth fighter.
And the enhancement serum for the [X-Gene].
The image inducer that allows [Mutants] to disguise themselves as ordinary people.
His inventions and gadgets were countless, rivaling a certain blue fatty.
Even the color was almost the same!
This even included: a time machine!
Talent like Beast!
Su Ye dreamed of having him!
If this Beast also joined in the research!
Then Aerial and Shadow would really make a [Ding] sound!
[Thanos: Scared to tears!]
Chapter 76: System Reward! Phoenix Force and Chaos Magic?
"You must be Mr. Hank, right?"
Su Ye looked at Beast, extended his hand enthusiastically, and asked with a smile.
"That is I."
"But I hope you can answer my question first."
Beast Hank hesitated slightly, but still extended his hand and shook Su Ye's palm.
After turning into a Beast, Hank's height was similar to Su Ye's, or even a little shorter.
So...
In Su Ye's eyes, this Mr. Beast did not have any visual shock factor.
"Shakespeare once said: There is no evil in the World, only thought makes it so."
"How should one measure a weapon? Whether it is used for protection or destruction?"
"I think it depends on the intentions of both the creator and the user."
"If you are willing, you can also become a part of us."
"When you come into contact with this project and create it with your own hands."
"I think you will understand the meaning of this power better than I do."
Su Ye explained with a smile.
The two released their hands, and Su Ye took his wallet out of his pocket.
After a quick search, he took out a business card and handed it to Beast Hank's palm.
From beginning to end, he did not show any signs of disgust.
Even the look in his eyes when he looked at the other party only contained excitement and admiration.
So much so that...
Hank, who had been subjected to discrimination for years due to his skin color and appearance, was completely bewildered.
He had not experienced this kind of treatment where he was treated equally and without any negative emotions for a long time.
"You... are you not afraid of me?"
"I am a Beast, and I am even blue!"
Beast Hank twitched the corners of his mouth, reminding the big guy opposite him.
Honestly...
At the first sight of Su Ye, Beast Hank felt an inexplicable fondness.
He felt an unprecedented excitement and wanted to become friends with him.
[Talent Skill: Animal Affinity has been activated.]
And...
The other party could also quote classics...
He liked [Shakespeare]'s quotes just like him...
[A true friend!]
[They must have been true friends in their past lives!]
"So what?"
"Is there anything strange about that?"
"My team is never short of interesting partners."
"Some people embed batteries in their chests, and some can transform into giants."
"There are also people who like to pet little birds and drink vodka like water."
"How about it?"
"Are you interested in joining my [Little Genius Club]?"
Su Ye shrugged with a smile, answering Beast Hank's confusion in a witty and humorous tone.
"Then you guys are really quite strange."
"But I like it."
Beast Hank grinned, revealing a mouthful of sharp teeth.
He already knew who the group of people Su Ye was referring to were.
Tony Stark...
Bruce Banner...
Although he didn't know the last one...
But how bad could a guy who likes animal friends be?
"I will join you."
Beast Hank solemnly put away the business card. Su Ye had given him an offer he couldn't refuse.
Any excuse was not as good as experiencing it personally.
As long as he joined this team, all the secrets would come to light.
At this moment, the Aerial mecha in standby mode also turned its head to look at Beast Hank.
A moment later, the originally pure white mecha body had a few blue patterns on it.
It looked more like a Gundam, although it was still missing a few colors.
"Let's go."
"I will take you to see Pietro."
Professor X also stepped forward at this time. He had already figured it out.
Support!
He would support Su Ye and stand with him with his students!
Because a person's micro-expressions and some behavioral habits cannot be controlled.
Even the most excellent Agent would reveal small flaws inadvertently.
But Su Ye was different...
He was straightforward and generous, without discrimination or hostility.
Even for a Mutant with a mutated appearance like Beast Hank, he had no aversion.
The kindness and goodwill he revealed from the inside out could not be faked.
"Let's go."
"I can't wait to see the little brother."
Su Ye hugged Beast Hank, and pushed [Professor X]'s electric wheelchair with one hand.
Ignoring Nick Fury behind him, he walked forward with the two of them with a smile.
"Mother F*cker..."
Nick Fury saw this scene, and the corners of his mouth were twitching with anger.
How did this group of bastards become so familiar in the blink of an eye?
On the contrary, he, the real brother, was kicked out!
Unable to hold back his anger, he could only chase after them.
In the following time...
The three walked on the path in the school woods, chatting about philosophy and literature.
They talked from Tolstoy's War and Peace to Hugo's Les Misérables.
Cervantes' Don Quixote, Shakespeare's Othello, and Stendhal's The Red and the Black.
The literary cultivation displayed by Su Ye even shocked Professor Charles.
Beast Hank was even choked up for a while, feeling that he had found a true friend!
Nick Fury was dumbfounded...
Su Ye's ridiculously poor science grades once made him think that Su Ye was not material for learning.
But Su Ye's accumulation and precipitation in the fields of philosophy and literature really shocked him.
He just chose the wrong subject!
It didn't mean he wasn't a genius!
That damn Tony, he must have done it on purpose!
[Tony: Blame me? Aminos!]
Suddenly...
The group walked to an amber...
Su Ye, who had been enjoying the scenery along the way, suddenly stopped.
He looked at a patch of shade, as if he had discovered the most beautiful scenery in the World.
It was a beautiful girl with orange-red long hair, sitting in the shade reading a book.
She was as beautiful as an oil painting, and every look and smile was worth Su Ye keeping in his heart.
"Who is she?"
Su Ye looked in the direction of the girl and asked Beast Hank beside him.
"Jean Grey..."
"She is an Omega-level Mutant..."
"It's just that she still can't control the power named [Phoenix] in her body."
A trace of imperceptible fear flashed across Beast Hank's face, but he still introduced her truthfully.
He had the honor of seeing the horror of the [Phoenix Force]; it was a law power that destroyed everything!
Even for a Mutant, there was no difference from an ant!
Let alone running away, even living was a luxury!
Among all Mutants, she was at the top of the food chain!
There were only a few dozen powerful beings of this level!
And Phoenix, among those few dozen, could still rank in the forefront!
Once she erupted, she could even affect all the Multiverses!
"Why is she alone?"
Su Ye showed a thoughtful expression, and then continued to ask.
"She is too dangerous." Beast Hank sighed with emotion.
"The other children are all afraid of her power." Professor Charles also added from the side.
"Phoenix, huh..."
A hint of heat flashed in Su Ye's eyes.
Phoenix Force...
This powerful power came from the primitive Universe.
It was born at the beginning of all things; it was a chaotic, immortal, eternal, yet impermanent existence.
This power was the embodiment of life and spiritual power, symbolizing life and emotion.
It could create, manipulate, and destroy all time and space at will!
It could dominate causality, weave fate, and manipulate all things!
It ignored the law of causality and modified history at will.
This power was too strong; even Su Ye felt moved!
He even had the idea of inviting Jean Grey to form a hero team!
Currently, in his team, there was only Zoe, and Wanda barely counted as a candidate!
[Ding—!]
[Detected the first meeting between the host and Phoenix.]
[Option 1: Become friends with Phoenix, guide her to control her power, and receive the talent reward: Phoenix Force!]
[Option 2: Become rivals with Phoenix, and make her fly, and receive the talent reward: Chaos Magic!]
The suddenly popped-up golden screen made Su Ye laugh with anger on the spot.
He couldn't help but think of the topics that were endlessly debated in his previous life.
Who was stronger, Scarlet Witch or Phoenix?
Now...
He had already adopted Little Wanda and taught her to control her power.
So the question was...
Why didn't he try to become friends with Jean Grey and guide her to master the Phoenix Force?
Only children would choose one of the two!
As an adult, he wanted them all!
Chapter 77: A Young Girl's Worries? The First Confrontation with Phoenix!
Under the shade of a tree...
The young girl held a book in her hands, completely engrossed in reading.
She was all alone, appearing completely out of place with her surroundings.
When a group of laughing, chatting children passed by her, they subconsciously stopped talking.
The way they looked at the young girl was as if they were looking at a monster, and they all avoided her.
The young girl paid them no mind, continuing to focus on her book, immersed in her own Small World.
Until...
A strange, gentle voice sounded beside her.
"Alice in Wonderland?"
"It seems you really dislike Professor Charles."
Su Ye walked up to the young girl with his hands in his pockets, a gentle smile on his face.
His voice was very soft, but it still startled the young girl.
Like a panicked rabbit, the young girl hid the book behind her back.
"I don't understand what you mean..."
"And..."
"I don't know you..."
The young girl acted very guarded, while simultaneously eyeing the tall, handsome young man in front of her with a flustered gaze.
He wore a white tracksuit and a pair of white sneakers.
He had black, brow-grazing messy hair and fair, delicate skin.
With a burly, over two-meter tall physique paired with delicate Oriental facial features.
He was very young, always wore a smile on his face, and looked very easy to get along with.
He was a rare beauty in this World; no girl could resist his charm.
Including the young girl in front of him...
"My name is Su Ye. I'm here to visit my little brother."
"And you?"
Su Ye smiled gently, asking for the young girl's name.
"Jean Grey."
"I'm a student here."
The young girl gave a shy smile as she introduced herself.
Her words were very stiff, as if she hadn't communicated with anyone for a long time.
"What a beautiful name..."
"Jean, may I sit here?"
Su Ye pointed to the spot beside Jean and asked very gentlemanly.
Upon hearing this intimate address, the young girl's face turned red instantly.
"Yes..."
"But you have to tell me..."
"How did you figure out that I was dissatisfied with Professor Charles?"
The young girl said nervously, her eyes looking around from time to time.
As if she were afraid that this little secret would be discovered by someone.
Su Ye smiled helplessly...
He was a transmigrator, so naturally, he knew all the young girl's secrets.
But he couldn't say that; he had to find a reasonable excuse to muddle through.
And the book the young girl was hiding behind her back was a very good excuse.
"Lewis used logically precise, almost mathematical, reasoning to tell an illogical, absurd fairy tale."
"Alice's fantastical adventures are essentially a satire and questioning of the adult-dominated World, from a child's perspective."
"You were so engrossed in your reading, so I just asked tentatively."
"I didn't expect your reaction to be so big; you practically confessed yourself."
"I like this book too; perhaps we can exchange some thoughts."
Su Ye walked into the shade, sat lazily beside Jean, and told his carefully prepared white lie.
The young girl was slightly stunned; she was shocked by this answer!
"Oh my god..."
"Can it be interpreted this way too..."
"You hit the nail on the head; even I didn't notice that!"
"Even though I've read this book three or four times already!"
The young girl showed an expression of amazed excitement and took the book she had hidden behind her back out again.
She flipped through the pages quickly, pointing to the opening section.
"I've always felt that the White Rabbit in the book is like Mr. Beast."
"What do you think?"
As the young girl spoke, she looked up toward Beast Hank, Professor X, and the others not far away.
"Jean, your feeling is right."
"Hank and Mr. White Rabbit are both equally anxious and uneasy."
"As if they are being chased by time, making themselves busy."
"In reality, their hearts are filled with confusion; they don't know what they truly want."
Su Ye answered with a smile.
He even raised his hand and gave a thumbs up to Beast Hank, who was not far away.
Because he was a bit far away, he didn't hear what Su Ye and the young girl were talking about.
Thinking he was being complimented, he also gave a thumbs up in response.
Seeing the interaction between the two, the young girl couldn't help but laugh out loud.
But the smile on her face didn't last long before it disappeared.
"That's a really interesting answer..."
"But you should stay away from me..."
"The people here are all afraid of me because I am a freak."
"Because I couldn't control my powers, I killed my parents with my own hands."
"Even after coming to this school, I have caused several crises."
"I've hurt many people; you shouldn't have come to talk to me."
Jean lowered her head in regret, feeling empty inside, and ultimately confessed the truth to Su Ye.
She liked this witty and humorous young man.
She was also very willing to become friends with him.
Su Ye was the first person of the opposite sex to strike up a conversation with her and be willing to be friends with her.
However...
She was even more afraid of hurting him...
And having the tragedy of her parents repeat itself with this friend...
However...
When Su Ye heard the young girl say that she would hurt him.
"You mean..."
"You can hurt me...?"
"Haha, that's the funniest joke I've ever heard."
Su Ye was amused by her and couldn't help but burst into laughter.
His reaction made Jean, who was beside him, pout angrily.
She decided to use her powers to teach this arrogant young man a lesson.
To make him understand what it means!
There is always someone better, and there is always a heaven above heaven!
The young girl raised her slender fingers and pressed them against her right temple.
She activated her Telepathy ability, attempting to analyze Su Ye's memories.
However...
Her ability, which had always been invincible, seemed to have failed today...
She actually couldn't perceive Su Ye's mind.
It was as if there was an impassable [Mental Barrier] keeping her thoughts isolated outside!
"Didn't sleep well last night?"
"Why are you holding your head?"
"Do you need me to help you rub it?"
Su Ye teased the young girl beside him; his relaxed, normal appearance deeply stung the young girl's pride.
She was the strongest user of Telepathy!
Even Professor X was no match for her when it came to this ability!
But she had encountered the greatest challenge of her life; she couldn't invade Su Ye's brain!
She couldn't read his memories!
She couldn't feel his mind!
"Ugh ah—!"
Anxious and angry, Jean let out a loud roar, deciding not to hold back anymore.
She increased her power by dozens of times, wanting to use it to peek into Su Ye's heart.
However...
The result remained the same...
That thick [Mental Barrier] remained immovable!
But as Jean's energy was released, it also had a certain impact on the surrounding environment!
The earth began to tremble, and searing scars appeared on the treetops behind her!
The Phoenix Force within her began to run wild!
"Jean!"
Professor X, who was not far away, noticed Jean's abnormality and spoke up urgently to stop her.
He was worried that the out-of-control Jean would cause harm to Su Ye.
And cause him to develop a hateful, hostile attitude toward Mutants.
It was just a pity...
At this moment, Jean could no longer control herself.
Colorful, dazzling energy surged from behind her, transforming into a Phoenix.
It was a pity...
This Phoenix hadn't even fully formed yet...
Su Ye had already raised his hand and made a [phantom grip] gesture toward the Phoenix's projection.
In the dark, it seemed as if a powerful force grasped the Phoenix's neck, preventing it from continuing its rampage.
The unformed Phoenix was just like a chicken being slaughtered.
It only flapped twice before obediently dissipating on its own.
With the dissipation of the Phoenix, Jean also regained her senses, gasping for air.
She raised her head in disbelief, staring blankly at the young man sitting beside her.
Su Ye's face still wore a smile, showing no disgust or hostility.
He even gently raised his hand to tidy up Jean's messy orange-red bangs.
Then, he stroked Jean's cheek, revealing a look of infatuation, as if admiring a masterpiece.
"You are a proud Phoenix; you shouldn't be locked in a cage."
"Come with me..."
"Let me nurture you and guide you to master the Phoenix Force."
Chapter 78: Making a Promise! You Are My Only Friend!
For Jean...
Ever since her powers awakened and she caused the death of her parents...
No one had ever dared to touch her...
Even [ Professor X ], whom she regarded as a father figure, feared her power.
The students around her, even her fellow Mutants, looked at her as if she were a monster!
This was the first time...
That someone touched her face, and she felt the warmth of kindness...
In a daze, Jean's consciousness gradually sank, as if being swallowed by the void.
When she regained her senses, the environment around her had undergone a drastic change.
She had become a child, sitting in an old-fashioned car.
Unpleasant music was playing in the car, making her feel very irritable.
Jean could barely control herself as she began to argue with the woman in the front seat.
During the argument...
An unknown energy suddenly surged from within her, disrupting everyone in the car.
The moving car lost control and crashed into an oncoming vehicle, the sheer force of the impact sending the car flying backward!
The completely totaled car lay upside down on the ground.
Her Mother, who was driving, and her father in the passenger seat, stopped breathing on the spot.
Only Jean, completely unharmed, sat in the backseat, crying and begging for help.
This is what it means to be a Mutant...
The sudden awakening of superpowers causes trouble for those around them.
What happened to Jean was not an isolated case.
Many Mutants have inadvertently killed their own parents, accumulating a trail of blood.
This is the fundamental reason why ordinary people hate them so much and want to exterminate them.
They are a bunch of lunatics who could lose control at any moment!
She remembered...
Jean finally remembered where this scene took place!
This was when her powers first awakened!
From that day on...
She had been terrified of this power!
Everyone around her treated her like a monster!
This was a nightmare she couldn't forget, and the root cause of her inability to control her powers.
But she didn't know when she had actually forgotten the memory of this event.
It was as if...
Someone had sealed this memory...
Attempting to soothe her in this way...
" [ Professor Charles ]... "
Jean's brain raced, and she quickly found the answer.
Her feelings were very complex right now; she felt both regret and confusion.
She didn't know how to face life from here on out.
But just then...
That familiar voice rang out once again...
" So that's how it is... "
" Is this your inner World... "
Su Ye's voice suddenly rang out from inside the car.
He was sitting beside Jean, and he had been there the whole time.
He had simply hidden himself, so the young girl hadn't noticed him.
" How did you get in here? "
" Are you a Mutant too? "
" Are you also a Telepathy user? "
Jean looked at the man who had appeared out of thin air beside her in terror.
" Two things. "
Su Ye held up his fingers, making a gesture for two.
He didn't answer the girl's question, but went straight to the point.
" First: Your father didn't die. "
" He was just afraid of your power and cut ties with you. "
" He has started a new family and is living very happily. "
Su Ye didn't turn around, just looked at the male figure in front, stating the truth that shocked Jean.
" Really? "
" Then why hasn't [ Professor Charles ] ever told me? "
Jean raised her hand, grabbed Su Ye's arm, and asked urgently.
She felt that all these years, she had been living in a lie.
" Because your father hates you... "
" You were the one who caused the death of his lover... "
" Charles was afraid that if you knew, you wouldn't be able to accept the truth. "
" Don't resent him; you should know how terrifying you are when you lose control. "
Su Ye turned his face, looking with pity at the young girl beside him, who was already crying her eyes out.
She possessed World-destroying power and was the strongest Telepathy user.
Yet her heart was so fragile that her powers always spiraled out of control.
So that the Phoenix Force wouldn't be wasted by Jean...
Su Ye had already decided to teach her himself...
" Then what is the second thing? "
Jean asked, sobbing.
" I can reverse time and save your Mother. "
" I can let her restart her life without changing the timeline. "
" This isn't the first time I've done something like this. "
Su Ye spoke of the second thing.
His gaze toward Jean was full of sincerity and confidence.
" As long as you help me resurrect her! "
" I'll do anything! "
Jean looked at Su Ye excitedly, pleading with a trembling voice.
As long as she could end this nightmare, she would give up everything!
However...
The price Su Ye mentioned, however, left Jean stunned...
It wasn't anything like making her his girlfriend...
But rather something...
For Jean...
That she would likely never be able to do...
" Defeat me. "
" As long as you can do that, I will help you. "
Su Ye stated his request, but there was a look of loneliness in his eyes as he looked at the young girl.
How lonely it is to be invincible...
Su Ye craved an opponent...
An opponent who could make him take things seriously and get his blood pumping.
Those who live in seclusion are either Beasts or gods.
To find something to do, he had even started playing a cultivation game!
At first...
He had placed this hope on [ Little Wanda ].
Now...
After interacting with [ Jean ], he wanted to cultivate another one.
He didn't want to be worshipped as a god for the rest of his life!
Just thinking about standing on a stage with a crowd of fanatical fans below him.
He held up two fingers and shouted: " I have two magic pills! "
Then the fanatical fans below would roar excitedly!
" Magic pill! "
" Magic pill! "
" Magic pill! "
Just thinking about such a scene gave him a sense of déjà vu that [ Humanity is doomed ].
...
" Me defeat... Sentinel? "
" Me... me? "
Jean blankly raised her hand and pointed at her own face, her expression filled with a strange look.
She had previously tried to use [ Telepathy ] to peek at the secrets Su Ye kept in his heart.
And what was the result?
She couldn't even break through his defenses!
She had used her full power, even screaming out loud!
Su Ye hadn't even blinked, remaining leisurely and content.
The stereotype she gave others was like a sickly girl with a migraine.
The way Su Ye tucked her hair behind her ear seemed like he was caring for his girlfriend.
What could she use to defeat him?
The damn Phoenix Force inside her?
Didn't she see that the little thing was almost choked to death by Su Ye?
It was now hiding like [ Hulk ], not daring to come out!
" That's your business, none of my concern. "
" Treat me as your opponent, girl. "
" Having a goal to strive for means you can at least keep moving forward. "
" It's better than having no direction and staying in place, consuming yourself. "
Su Ye said with a mischievous tone.
Who says friends can't be rivals?
Jean understood the core message Su Ye was trying to convey.
She broke into a smile through her tears, raising her hand to wipe away the tears overflowing from her eyes.
" Your way of comforting people is really quite annoying. "
" In order to resurrect my Mother, I will master this power as quickly as possible. "
" And then I will challenge you, until I can defeat you. "
As she finished speaking.
Jean clenched her fist and punched Su Ye.
The surrounding environment became blurry at this moment.
When the nightmare ended, Jean returned to reality once again.
At this moment...
Only an instant had passed in the outside World...
What happened in Jean's inner World was unknown to others.
Including the promise the two had just made, which was a little secret that belonged only to them.
In the eyes of outsiders...
Su Ye's palm was still cupping Jean's face, and their behavior looked very intimate.
[ Professor X ], worried that something might happen, pushed his wheelchair and rushed over.
[ Beast ] and [ Nick Fury ] also quickened their pace, wanting to stop this confrontation.
" I promise you. "
" I will leave with you. "
" Please take care of me from now on. "
Jean said with an expectant look, then leaned forward and kissed Su Ye gently on the cheek.
" Thank you for chatting with me so much. "
" You are not just a pushover. "
" You are also my only good friend. "
Chapter 79 Strengthening Forms? Aerial: Friend, delicious!
...
[Ding!]
[You have rewritten Phoenix's life trajectory!]
[You chose to be friends with her, obtained talent reward: Phoenix Force!]
[You chose to be rivals with her, obtained talent reward: Chaos Magic!]
...
Talent Codex
Name: Phoenix Force
Quality: Mythical [Color]
Introduction: The primordial life force of the Universe, representing the cycle of creation and destruction.
[Note: The Phoenix consciousness has been erased; this energy can be used at will.]
...
Name: Chaos Magic
Quality: Mythical [Color]
Introduction: Turn imagination into reality, rivaling gods with a mortal body!
...
Two mythical-level rewards appeared before Su Ye.
He could personally feel...
A new, powerful energy had appeared within his body!
As for...
Chaos Magic...
Su Ye didn't really feel it...
It was just that a lot of knowledge had suddenly appeared in his mind.
It was knowledge about magic, primarily Chaos Magic.
This included: causality manipulation, reality warping, astral projection, matter manipulation, multiverse interference, object creation, energy blasts, and so on!
It supplemented Su Ye as a warrior, filling the gap in his long-range attack methods.
However...
Su Ye had his own ideas...
He felt that these two abilities seemed to fit his own templates very well!
Sentry form, plus Phoenix Force.
Void form, plus Chaos Magic.
If this were a tokusatsu work, would this count as a strengthening form?
Su Ye was pondering this, but his momentary daze caused two blushes to appear on Jean's cheeks.
She thought Su Ye was distracted because of her...
However...
The young girl's bold actions truly shocked everyone present.
They were at each other's throats just a moment ago, so why did they suddenly kiss?
Professor X, who was frantically rocking his wheelchair, was so startled that he let go of the wheels.
He let the wheelchair slide down the slope, speeding towards the nearby pond.
Beast Hank, who was dumbfounded, didn't even reach out to stop him.
He let Professor X speed backwards past him, looking completely bewildered.
As for...
Nick Fury, that guy...
As everyone knows, Fury only has one eye.
That was his visual blind spot; he truly didn't notice it!
Splash!
It wasn't until Professor X fell into the water and the splashing water landed on everyone that they snapped out of their shock, looking at the two people in front of them with complicated expressions.
"WTF!"
Beast Hank opened his mouth and exclaimed loudly.
Although he didn't understand it, he was greatly shocked!
The look in his eyes when he looked at Su Ye was even filled with a bit of fanaticism!
Not just ordinary Mutants, he could treat even Mutants like Jean equally!
Even...
In the time it took for the two to chat and laugh, a disaster had been averted!
"Help! Glug glug!"
"Glug glug! I!"
"Glug glug glug!"
Charles's voice rang out from the artificial lake, calling for help from the few people on the shore.
"Oh my!"
"How did Charles sink to the bottom?"
Su Ye also snapped back to reality and, to ease the awkwardness, shifted the topic to Professor X.
He quickly raised his hand and used telekinesis in front of everyone.
Professor X, who had drunk his fill, rolled his eyes upward as he was pulled from the water into mid-air.
The patterns of a flaming Phoenix appeared in Su Ye's pupils, and a Phoenix Force, originating from the same source as Jean's, surged from within his body.
Su Ye flicked his finger, and a large amount of energy overflowed from his palm.
The moment it made contact with Professor X, it evaporated the water stains on his clothes.
Under Su Ye's telekinetic control...
He sat back down in his electric wheelchair...
Groaning in pain, rubbing his bulging belly with his hand.
"That power just now, could it be..."
Jean, standing beside Su Ye, was the first to notice the anomaly.
"Who told you that the Phoenix Force only has one host?"
"I possess the same ability as you."
Su Ye said calmly.
He raised his left hand in front of everyone.
The rising colorful radiance, like brilliant starlight, condensed into the shape of a burning Phoenix.
Unlike the violent power within Jean's body...
This power of Su Ye's was surprisingly gentle...
"This is incredible..."
Professor X was startled by this scene; no one understood the terror of this unknown energy better than he did.
"Charles, I want to take Jean away from here."
"I will train her personally."
Su Ye seized this opportunity and proposed it directly to Professor X.
"I have already promised him."
Jean also spoke up at this moment, defying this foster father for the first time.
"..."
Professor X did not speak; he chose to remain silent.
This matter concerned Jean's future, so he had to consider it carefully.
"Su Ye, can you make Jean control this power stably, just like you?"
Beast Hank asked from the side.
"I can."
"But it takes time, preferably teaching her hand-in-hand."
"I can't just come over every day, right?"
Su Ye made a small joke, wanting to ease the atmosphere.
"Su Ye, can I trust you?"
"Jean is different from other Mutants."
Professor X raised his head, his deep eyes gazing at Su Ye.
If Su Ye showed even a hint of hesitation, he would refuse.
But before Su Ye could speak, Nick Fury, who had been serving as a background character on the side, spoke up for his good brother.
"He has already adopted one such little monster."
"A few months ago, she turned a wealthy district into a street in Sokovia."
"She turned dozens of missiles capable of destroying a city block into a romantic rain of flowers."
"She turned a highly respected business tycoon into a hairless little mouse."
"Her name is: Wanda."
"She's also a little Mutant brat."
"This guy's teaching method is much better than yours."
"At least that little girl has never lost control."
"She can even use her superpowers to copy three homework assignments at once."
Nick Fury used his only eye to stare teasingly at Professor X, teasing him as if his mouth had been smeared with honey.
"Sigh..."
"The child has grown up..."
Professor X smiled bitterly, his expression full of loneliness.
He thought of his foster sister, who had also chosen to leave him due to conflicting philosophies.
Now, even the foster daughter in front of him was about to leave him, and a sense of loss filled his heart.
However...
He knew very well in his heart...
With Su Ye's help, Jean could control her power!
She could become a powerful Superhero and rewrite the negative perception the public has of Mutants.
For the future of Mutants, and for his own ideals, he had to put aside his personal feelings.
He agreed...
"Congratulations, you are finally free."
Su Ye teased the young girl beside him.
He could clearly feel that Jean had breathed a sigh of relief.
It was as if the shackles on the young girl's feet had finally been unlocked.
The young girl, who was in her rebellious phase, longed to leave this place!
Just like Truman walking out of a fake World, nervously preparing to welcome a new World!
In the time that followed...
Professor X prepared a farewell party for Jean.
But there were very few companions who came to see her off.
To be exact, there were only two...
Storm...
Beast Hank...
These two were just there to make up the numbers, but they never expected that they were the only ones.
Even when leaving, she was still being ostracized by her companions.
Those who didn't know better...
Would have thought this was Konoha...
While Jean was packing her things, Su Ye also met the little brother.
Quicksilver!
Ever since his ability awakened, Quicksilver's hair had turned white.
He was a speedster with near-Superman-like reaction capabilities.
He could even play ping-pong with himself and take care of two arcade games at the same time!
Similarly...
This also consumed a great deal of his physical strength.
Therefore, Quicksilver had become a gluttonous little brat.
He even fantasized about defeating Su Ye, the boss.
Unlike the isolated Jean, he was well-liked at the school.
As soon as they heard he was going to compete with someone, a large number of students came to cheer him on.
Iceman...
Pyro...
Blink...
Jubilee...
Colossus...
Sunspot...
One familiar character after another appeared before Su Ye.
The Aerial mecha following behind Su Ye was scanning everyone's genetic sequences.
Continuously collecting, imitating, mastering, and strengthening every kind of superpower!
The feeling she gave people was like someone who was starving to death crawling into a buffet restaurant!
It could be summarized in one sentence!
Friend, delicious!
Chapter 80: The Best Boss! Li Qianhuan's Development Plan?
Inside the school cafeteria...
Today was the school's Burger Day, with unlimited burgers served all day.
In the ranking of foods that Quicksilver loved to eat, burgers definitely ranked near the top!
Because the first time he met his boss, he had been eating a burger combo meal!
Hearing there was a show to watch...
Mutants gathered in increasing numbers, even alarming quite a few teachers.
Under the shocked gazes of the crowd, Quicksilver ate twelve burgers, until he was so stuffed he started rolling his eyes.
Meanwhile, Su Ye, sitting beside him, was eating his forty-first, yet still looked nowhere near his limit.
The school cafeteria's burgers were almost one bite each for him; he would chew a few times and swallow.
Paired with ice-cold cola, it was incredibly satisfying!
"No way! No way!"
"I can't do it anymore!"
Quicksilver, having forced down the thirteenth burger, clutched his bulging stomach, whimpering incoherently.
His brain felt foggy now; this was the precursor to a carb coma.
"Let's go."
"Want to go out and move around?"
"Want to race?"
Su Ye ruffled little Quicksilver's hair, wanting to see how much he had grown over these past few months.
"No, no…"
"I… can't run anymore… *hic*!"
Quicksilver, beginning to succumb to the carb coma, shook his head groggily; all he wanted to do now was sleep.
"Alright then…"
"I'll come see you another day."
"By then, I'll have a suit prepared for you."
"Blue and gray color scheme, with a silver lightning bolt emblem. What do you think?"
Su Ye asked his little brother, offering a suit right off the bat.
This made all the other Mutant students on the scene incredibly envious!
Born extraordinary, each of them was gifted and powerful.
They all dreamed of becoming a Hero and owning a suit of their own!
"Really?"
"Then I can be a Superhero too?"
Hearing this, the carb coma feeling that had been plaguing Quicksilver vanished instantly.
"Really, truer than Sadako."
"But you still need to practice mastering your abilities."
"I don't want to see a bloody scene where you can't stop while running and crash into pedestrians."
Su Ye made a small joke, which made Quicksilver shiver.
"I will."
Quicksilver nodded obediently; he knew his boss was doing this for his own good.
When he had just finished awakening, something like that had actually happened.
It was just that…
Quicksilver had crashed into Colossus at the time… the big guy Mutant who could turn his body as tough as an alloy.
Both of them had gone flying, and Quicksilver had even ended up with two broken ribs, lying in a hospital bed for a long time.
Ever since then…
He had started to slowly figure out how to control his own abilities.
Little Quicksilver's willingness to listen made Su Ye even more satisfied with him.
"Let me give you a sneak peek."
"I'm preparing a nano-suit for you."
"It uses Vibranium and other rare metals."
"Bulletproof, heat-resistant, cold-resistant, it can withstand bullets."
"Usually, it disguises itself as a ring, and you just need to press it to use it."
Su Ye smiled, explaining the benefits of the nano-suit.
"Oh my god…"
"Do I really qualify to wear such a good suit?"
Hearing Su Ye's description, little Quicksilver's face flushed with excitement, his eyes filled with twinkling stars.
"That's why you have to work even harder."
"Become a Superhero worthy of this suit."
Su Ye gave little Quicksilver a hug, offering him the encouragement he wanted most.
"Boss…"
"I will definitely work hard!"
Quicksilver said, choking up, secretly swearing in his heart that he would absolutely not let his boss down.
It had to be said…
After his foster parents passed away, Su Ye's appearance filled the void of family.
Su Ye was not just his boss, he was family, the person he had to protect!
"Wow…"
The Mutant bystanders were incredibly envious.
Usually…
Quicksilver loved to shout that he was Su Ye's recognized little brother!
Everyone treated it as a joke, thinking this guy was definitely bragging!
Now…
With reality laid out before them…
They finally deeply realized the weight of Quicksilver's words!
"Um…"
"Could you sign an autograph for me?"
"I'm your fanatic fan!"
"Su Ye, you are our pride!"
A small hand suddenly stretched out from the crowd, and a cute girl with black pigtails was jumping excitedly.
She was afraid of being drowned out in the crowd and not being seen by Su Ye.
"Sure."
Su Ye looked at her with great interest, a smile on his face.
Li Qianhuan…
A Chinese-American Mutant…
The mood maker of the X-Men, the one responsible for the banter.
She was doted on by her companions, a lively street-smart girl.
In some timelines, Wolverine had adopted her and cherished her like a daughter.
She was a vivid splash of color, bringing youth and vitality to the dull X-Men.
"Sign here!"
Li Qianhuan raised her hand, pointing to her white shirt.
"Alright then."
Su Ye raised his hand, and the rune of the Phoenix Force lit up in his eyes.
He flicked his finger lightly, and a wisp of Phoenix Force surged toward the girl.
This power left a huge [S] shaped pattern on the clothes on her chest.
But looking closely, this colorful [S] shape looked like a sketch of a phoenix.
A flame phoenix spreading its wings in the air, dragging long, elegant tail feathers.
By the way…
The Phoenix Force that Su Ye possessed could recover within a certain period even if he dispersed the power.
It was like cutting one-tenth off a cake and giving it to someone else.
The remaining nine-tenths would quickly grow, filling in the missing part.
Neither volume nor quality would be affected.
Similarly…
Su Ye could also take back that one-tenth he had given away.
This meant that after all his operations, not only did he not suffer a loss, but he actually gained quite a bit.
Therefore…
Su Ye had even considered forming a [Phoenix Squad].
With Jean as the Captain, and picking a few beautiful girls as partners.
Li Qianhuan was pretty good, even though she was just a little girl.
Su Ye prepared to start with her and see how the final result would turn out.
It was just a pity…
Not everyone was like Jean…
The Phoenix Force Su Ye gifted her didn't even amount to a single hair on nine cows.
But it was already the limit of what she could bear.
If there was any more, her body would probably explode on the spot.
However…
The Phoenix Force bestowed by Su Ye possessed the attribute of growth.
It would grow stronger along with Li Qianhuan's growth.
It was equivalent to a seed that needed time to grow into a towering tree!
"Wow!"
"This is so cool!"
Li Qianhuan was startled by this scene.
But her little face was soon covered in excitement.
Such a cool autograph was destined to belong only to her!
It was just that…
This energetic, crazy girl hadn't realized it yet.
The Phoenix Force embedded in her body hadn't dissipated.
Instead, it had turned into a seed, nourishing her body while strengthening her superpower!
Given time…
With the addition of this trace of Phoenix Force, she could also grow into a powerful Superhero!
Of course…
This kind of thing was a bit too long-term for her, who was still just a little girl right now.
What she needed to do now was grow up happily and master her abilities!