Since its rise, Iron Fist has continuously expanded by leveraging the latest high-tech technologies, sweeping across half of the U.S. market. He has also secretly acquired two companies, one focused on high-tech machinery, and the other a pharmaceutical company specializing in biochemical technology.
While Iron Fist's business was booming, in Stark Industries' conference room and Obaday's office.
Obaday's face darkened as he looked at the report on his desk. He hadn't expected the man he despised to achieve such feats in such a short time. Stark Industries' arsenal had been drastically reduced by half due to the rise of the Iron Fist. The massive backlog of arsenals had left Stark Industries struggling financially.
"Boss, the Iron Fist is rising rapidly, and they have infiltrated many forces." A black man in a black suit reported to Obaday.
"Tell me the results of your investigation." Obadiah slammed the table, his face flushed with anger. His angry look made the bodyguards around him swallow their saliva. They had never seen Obadiah so angry.
"The Iron Fist Company has the financial support of more than ten financial groups. The military is basically on par with us because of the weapons they provide. Other places are not optimistic about us either." The bodyguard's words made Obaday feel very bad, and he was determined to solve this big trouble in time.
Just as Obaday made up his mind, Qin Tian met an unexpected person. That was the famous Professor X, Charles. Since the last time they met, Charles used his ability to find his company, so Charles came to visit Qin Tian.
The Iron Fist Company, in the headquarters conference room, was welcoming an unusual guest. The young, handsome man exuded a gentlemanly air, his intelligent gaze scanning the surroundings.
With the subtle detection of his cellular abilities, Qin Tian easily blocked Charles's mental scan. In the past, he might have needed to take NZT-48, but since gaining control over his cells, he could use them to simulate the composition of NZT, allowing his brain cells to overclock at any time.
After watching Qin Tian easily isolate himself, Charles smiled and felt that he had not chosen the wrong person.
"Okay, professor. Professor from Oxford University, Charles Xavier." Qin Tian said to Charles calmly, as if he knew everything about him.
"Hello, Mr. Donners. It's a pleasure to meet you. When I saw your abilities, I realized that we are of the same kind."
Charles' eyes were full of wisdom. He felt confident that he could convince the mutant, but reality was always different from ideals. If Qin Tian was a native of the Marvel Universe, he might have let him off the hook. However, as a wise man, how could he be fooled by someone of the same level?
Qin Tian frowned. Just looking at the smile on Charles' face, he found it a little ridiculous. Why did he call those people mutants? Mutation is not a bad thing, it is also a form of evolution. Mutants are inherently discriminatory. So as a human with the same abilities, he would not agree with such ridiculous views.
Charles, full of confidence, was expecting Qin Tian to have a pleasant conversation with him after he finished speaking, but the situation was beyond his expectations. He didn't expect Qin Tian to be different from what he had expected. He had originally thought that Qin Tian was just a businessman and would be happy to meet someone like him, but he didn't expect the result to be different.
"What's going on? Mr. Donalds, do you think something is wrong?" Charles's good gentlemanly habits prevented him from asking his doubts lightly.
Qin Tian didn't say anything, still expressionless. He took out the suitcase from the table, opened it calmly with red wine, and poured a glass for Charles and himself.
"No, you're right. I just don't agree with my own kind. Mutants are too discriminatory. Why do humans think they are not human?"
Qin Tian drank a glass of red wine.
He said something that made Charles speechless. And Charles remained silent. He didn't expect Qin Tian to find out the essence of the problem, but he was not so easy to get rid of.
"We might harm humanity. My telepathic ability and Raven's shapeshifting ability, if not properly controlled, could bring disaster to humanity. If other mutants act in the same way, the world will no longer be at peace."
Charles's ideals are good, but humans with special superpowers will not accept those who are different. Compared to Charles's peaceful ideology, Qin Tian still prefers mutant heroes like Magneto. The difference is that Magneto cares about mutants, while Charles is for peace with humans.
"Proud of mutation? That's what you said, but you didn't understand the meaning of this sentence." Qin Tian turned the cup in his hand and shook the ice inside. The sound of collision made Charles' heart seem to be entangled.
"Of course." Charles answered without hesitation. He was also proud of his abilities.
"Our strength is enough to overturn the entire world. Although I am different from you for the time being, I will be soon." Qin Tian said softly.
The difference between mutants and humans lies in their genes. Mutants have an extra X gene, which allows them to gain abilities beyond human limits through genetic mutation. Since Charles is here, he doesn't mind taking some of his blood, allowing his cells to absorb the X gene and optimize his own cells.
"Mutation comes from evolution. The Cambrian explosion of life is a kind of mutation evolution." Qin Tian's light words made Charles' eyes light up.
"Then what should I do better?" Charles asked tentatively.
"Honestly, our philosophies are different. I don't have much to say." Qin Tian shook his head, indicating that he had nothing to say. This only disappointed Charles, who had been expecting something. Just as Charles was feeling distressed, Qin Tian slowly spoke, "I can only tell you to gather more mutants and guide their future."
"Thank you, Mr. Donalds." Charles stood up, walked to Qin Tian and extended his hand.
"You can come to me when you have time in the future. I have already infiltrated many aspects of human forces." Qin Tian's words surprised Charles. He didn't understand how a mutant like himself could have established such a large force.
"Charles, remember one thing, I'm not a mutant, but a new human, a higher life form." The word "new human" gave Charles a different idea, and before he could think it through, Qin Tian continued, "So I generally don't interfere with your affairs. If I have to, I will help. I'm a businessman, so just remember to pay me more."
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