So, Teacher, that's why you didn't make me memorize the meridian chart, right?" Bruce Banner nodded in understanding, but then he suddenly chuckled, scratching his head awkwardly, "Teacher, since I've already memorized the meridian chart, can I also learn some of the same skills as them?"
"I'm just afraid the Hulk won't tolerate it." Huang Wen shook his head, amused. Unlike the abilities within mutants, the Hulk possesses an independent consciousness. If Bruce Banner suddenly developed internal energy, wouldn't the Hulk rebel?
"Uh, does the Hulk even care about that?" Bruce Banner suddenly felt uncertain. Although he had been able to communicate simply with the Hulk before, he still couldn't discuss such specific issues.
Currently, Bruce Banner could at most call out the Hulk to fight, and he knew the Hulk liked to eat fruit. Other matters, Bruce Banner couldn't figure out.
This was also why Bruce Banner hoped his mental strength would grow, so he could talk to the Hulk while conscious, and even control the Hulk, instead of calling him out in emergencies or having difficult conversations during meditation.
"I think he wouldn't want something he can't control in his body, just like you before." Huang Wen patted Bruce Banner's shoulder. "Come, sit down and enter a meditative state. What I'm about to teach you is a mutant ability similar to psychic powers, called 'Special Abilities'…"
Indeed, Huang Wen was preparing to teach Bruce Banner Special Abilities. However, "teaching" might not be the most accurate term. This was an ability Huang Wen had developed by combining the methods of power transmission and enlightenment from Special Abilities. Only because Huang Wen had the Regenerative Dragon Seal to constantly recover, otherwise, such reckless research would have long caused mental damage.
"Remember, the Special Abilities I'm imparting to you aren't very powerful; they are at a nascent stage. In the future, you will need to meditate using the method I teach you to enhance your mental strength!"
Huang Wen sat cross-legged in front of Bruce Banner, placing one hand on Bruce Banner's forehead and the other on his chest, as a surge of Special Abilities entered Bruce Banner's body.
This new method differed from direct power transmission. After helping Bruce Banner with the enlightenment, this Special Ability would no longer be connected to Huang Wen, and Huang Wen would not be affected by Bruce Banner's Special Ability.
However, this method also differed somewhat from the original enlightenment method of the Special Ability Academy, because this method did not require years of study and accumulation before activating Special Abilities, making it faster and more convenient.
Of course, shortcuts have their drawbacks. Through the academy's method of enlightenment, one could acquire various Special Abilities, such as fire control or wind manipulation, which was no different from a mutant's awakening.
However, Huang Wen's method could only grant the same four abilities as his own: object displacement, object control, perception, and illusion. Huang Wen cut out the somewhat lewd ability of X-ray vision to avoid affecting his image.
However, Bruce Banner didn't really need these abilities. Bruce Banner primarily wanted to enhance his mental strength, and this method was sufficient for him.
With a "boom!" Bruce Banner felt as if his brain had suddenly exploded, but he didn't feel any pain; instead, he felt an immense sense of comfort.
Of course, if Bruce Banner had truly felt the pain of his brain exploding, then the Hulk would have already jumped out and roared at Huang Wen.
"Rise!" Bruce Banner opened his eyes and suddenly pointed at a small screw lying on the ground. The screw wobbled and floated up, making Bruce Banner's eyes light up. However, this sudden excitement also caused the small screw to drop directly back to the ground.
"Hoo! Hoo!" Bruce Banner panted heavily, looking somewhat tired,
but he also seemed excited, because unlike the Hulk, even though his Special Abilities were weak now, they were something he, Bruce Banner, could control himself!
"Your current Special Abilities are only equivalent to an ordinary person's. If you use illusions, you probably can't even fool the students of the martial arts school, so you still need to practice diligently." Huang Wen stood up and patted Bruce Banner's shoulder, saying.
"The reason I said I would teach you and the Hulk separately is because, in a sense, you complement each other. When the Hulk controls the body, although you cannot control it, you can still practice Special Abilities in your environment. And during that time, I can teach the Hulk some martial arts…"
"Teacher, are you really going to teach the Hulk? Professor… uh, Charles spent a great deal of effort just to communicate with the Hulk, and he even had to coax him with fruit…" Bruce Banner looked at Huang Wen with some concern.
Bruce Banner had already heard about the Alkali Lake incident from John these past few days. In John's description, Charles naturally became a hypocritical person. John even said that when Charles first took Bruce Banner to the Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, he was actually eyeing the Hulk's power, wanting the Hulk to be the school's enforcer.
After some thought, Bruce Banner suddenly realized that Charles's previous conversations with him contained many hints, such as how they were people with similar experiences and should unite. Analyzing it this way, it seemed to be true.
Therefore, under John's influence, Bruce Banner's goodwill towards Charles plummeted. Coupled with Huang Wen now being his teacher and helping him more, Bruce Banner naturally knew which side he should be on.
"Perhaps you haven't realized that your opinion of a person deeply influences the Hulk as well." Huang Wen shook his head with a smile. "Just as you deep down don't want to harm Betty Ross, the Hulk won't harm her, and will even desperately protect Betty Ross…"
"Teacher, how do you know? I don't think I've mentioned Betty's situation yet…" Bruce Banner paused, looking at Huang Wen with some hesitation.
"Just as I know Wolverine's origins, when I see you, I learn some of your past. This is also one of my abilities, not intentionally prying into your past." Huang Wen shook his head and said with a smile, "Don't worry, I will find a way for you to walk in the sunlight, and the first step is to teach the Hulk to control himself, not to completely lose control and cause fear among people!"
"Walking in the sunlight, doesn't that mean I can see Betty?" Bruce Banner's heart skipped a beat, and he said excitedly, "Good! I'll call the Hulk out right now… Roar!"