Luo Di was even intentionally taking punches to understand the force and the impact points.
Kingpin also noticed.
The 'Deadpool' he had been suppressing was learning his combat techniques at an insane speed.
He couldn't help but be horrified...
Not human!
Humans couldn't possibly learn this fast...
Later, Luo Di even began to extrapolate from what he learned.
The wisdom bonus was terrifyingly effective.
He was like a dry sponge, rapidly expanding when it encountered nutrients, and there was no end in sight!
Finally, he dragged Kingpin into a fight for over two hours straight.
For ordinary combat, pushing oneself to the limit would be fifteen minutes, and that's excluding rest time between rounds; if they fought non-stop, many wouldn't last ten minutes.
Kingpin eventually collapsed unconscious from exhaustion.
What kind of monster had he provoked?
...
[Points +100]
[Points: 8740]
He was just a little short of ten thousand points, and his combat experience had also reached a top level.
Luo Di was very satisfied with Kingpin, this experience baby, and left a note on his chest that read, 'Continue tomorrow.'
Of course, to prevent Kingpin from escaping, Luo Di simply took the time to ask Devouring Luo Di for a special set of shackles used to detain King-level monsters, and put them on Kingpin.
It could constantly monitor his location and identify criminals via DNA, much more high-tech than an explosive vest.
...
The entire morning was spent catching up on sleep.
The teachers and classmates tacitly chose not to disturb Luo Di.
Many people were speculating about his changes, but few thought about anything supernatural.
They just thought Luo Di usually kept a low profile and didn't expect him to actually know 'kung fu'.
In between, he gained another twenty points.
It wasn't until lunch break that Peter came to wake Luo Di.
...
"Hey buddy, it's time to eat."
Peter called Luo Di several times until Luo Di groggily lifted his head from his desk.
..."Time to eat?"
"Oh My Lord, you didn't stay up all night, did you? It's almost noon now."
"Hmm... would you believe me if I said I went to uphold justice?" Luo Di yawned, stretching lazily while giving Peter a sidelong glance.
Peter's eyes lit up at his words!
"Really?"
"..."
"Of course not, I just played Dota all night."
"Oh, I see..."
Peter's originally sparkling eyes dimmed again, and he looked a bit hesitant.
Luo Di glanced at Peter, clasped his hands behind his head, and crossed his legs: "Go on, what do you want to say?"
Seeing Luo Di's amused gaze, Peter awkwardly scratched his curly hair, sat on a nearby desk, glanced left and right, and seeing that no one was paying attention, he whispered.
"Buddy, do you have some kind of special ability, like predicting the future?"
"Hmm???"
Luo Di looked at Peter in surprise.
"What makes you say that?"
"A few days ago, during the alien invasion, you must have known something beforehand; otherwise, you wouldn't have dragged me away so early."
At this, Peter said apologetically, "Sorry, I was dazed at the time, thank you for saving me."
He's a good kid for admitting his mistake and correcting it.
"It's alright, what can I say, I'm your foster father."
Luo Di waved his hand, with an expression that implied Peter was teachable, though 'foster father' was said in Chinese.
Different national conditions, different cultures, plus the second-generation Peter was a sentimental child who had always secretly wanted to find his mom and dad.
Even joking around required paying attention to other people's feelings.
"Aunt... husband?"
Sure enough, Peter was a bit confused but didn't dwell on it too much.
As if he had made up his mind.
"Luo, please teach me kung fu!"
"Hmm???"
Luo Di had already raised his water glass; fortunately, he hadn't drunk from it.
"Are you alright?"
"How would I know any kung fu..."
Although he said that, Luo Di remembered Kingpin, the experience baby, feeding him punches... he seemed to actually know it now.
But it wasn't the kung fu from movies, but various combat and fighting techniques.
However, Luo Di was more concerned about Peter's mental state.
"Why do you suddenly want to learn kung fu? Has someone been bothering you?"
"That's not it... I just want to do something, to have the power to protect myself..."
Peter sighed as he spoke; he hadn't been able to sleep these past few days, constantly dreaming of strange scenes, like moving through skyscrapers.
But he forgot them as soon as he woke up.
Luo Di, meanwhile, stroked his chin, looking at Peter strangely.
Young man, if you want to become stronger, you shouldn't be looking for me.
We're not on the same path...
You rely on mutation, brother.
Chapter 43: And you! My friend, are the true Super Hero.
Unable to resist Peter's request.
After some thought, Luo Di reluctantly imparted a secret to becoming stronger.
"First! No matter how hard it is, you must grit your teeth and persevere."
"Of course, I will definitely persevere." Peter nodded, his eyes shining.
"Do you know how long I exercise every day?" Luo Di nodded with satisfaction at his words.
Facing Peter's curious gaze, he said seriously: "It took me 3 years to become this strong!"
"Cool~"
Peter, with good foresight, flattered him: "Then how do you exercise?"
"I do 500 push-ups every day!"
"500 sit-ups!"
"500 squats... and a 10KM run."
"Hmm???"
At his words, Peter's mouth slightly opened, and before he could question, Luo Di raised a hand, signaling him not to rush.
"Secondly, I like science!"
"Well... the Osborn Group has always recruited interns and has a scientist training program; you can give it a try. Maybe you can become stronger through science."
"After you've persevered for a month, come back to me."
"Remember! Perseverance is key!"
"And... don't turn on the air conditioning no matter how hot it is."
"Ah???"
...
Although Peter was a bit skeptical, after Luo Di left finger imprints on the desk with his bare hands.
He was genuinely... convinced.
"Don't worry, My friend, this is just small stuff for me, but you! You are the true Super Hero!"
Luo Di finally patted Peter on the shoulder and conveniently took the lunch Mei had prepared for him.
Leaving Peter still full of fighting spirit, he was sure he could persevere!
No matter how difficult, this desk was his role model.
However, to start training, he first needed to heal his injured leg.
...
The day passed quickly.
As the sun set, the streets of Manhattan were bathed in a golden evening glow.
The beautiful scenery attracted many tourists to stop and take photos.
Luo Di had the best viewing spot.
Now he increasingly enjoyed standing on rooftops, feeling the wind whisper in his ears, looking down at the city, with the earth beneath his feet and the World before his eyes.
As the massive fireball in the sky slowly disappeared into the center of the Manhattan River, waiting for the moment it would rise again tomorrow...
Night fell.
The bad guys who dwelled in the darkness all came out, starting a nightlife completely different from ordinary people.
After a full day of sleep, Luo Di was reinvigorated.
No one was home, and with nothing to do, after completing his daily warm-up, he simply changed into his black and gray Spider-Man outfit, ready to go find a certain professional sparring partner in advance.
Kingpin's building had caught fire the night before.
Without needing to think, Luo Di knew Kingpin had done it to vent his anger.
To be honest, he was quite curious how Kingpin would choose tonight: would he openly wait for him, or would he continue to set traps?
Or perhaps a combination of both: openly waiting for him, openly stabbing him, and openly taking a beating.
Not necessarily...
Based on the location, Kingpin was confirmed to be in a high-end community in Harlem.
Luo Di quickly showered and prepared to set off.
He had been following the news these past two days and noticed a terrorist organization calling itself 'Mandarin' had emerged in the Middle East and was quite active recently, suggesting the Iron Man Three storyline was probably coming soon.
Perhaps he could stir up some trouble and gain some prestige from it.