Chapter 9: Obadiah! I'm going to beat you to death, you turtle of a grandson!
Gu Fan had been focusing intently on the various rewards on the system panel when his gaze suddenly locked onto the last one with intensity!
"Huh?! This reward?! Whoa, hehe... It should be able to increase both length and diameter proportionally. Although I'm already naturally gifted, who would complain about having more? Hehehe..."
Gu Fan excitedly wiped away the drool that had flowed from the corner of his mouth due to his wild laughter (★ ᴗ ★). However, he forgot he was wearing his Armor, and with a few clanking sounds, he only wiped the faceplate of the Armor.
Not noticing the sudden attack by Obadiah, who kicked Tony's Armor away, he shouted, "Tony? Hahaha. You're finally here!" Then, he roared continuously and charged excitedly toward Gu Fan.
Gu Fan was lost in thoughts of his big treasure becoming even better than he imagined: "It will become bigger! Stronger! For this, Obadiah! I'm going to beat you to death, you turtle of a grandson!"
He was still excited when he felt something fly away with a swoosh, and he himself was knocked flying by the huge Armor that had lunged at him.
Then, they were hit by several micro-missiles, which exploded with a roar. The raging flames suppressed them so much that their figures couldn't even be seen...
Obadiah shouted even more excitedly, "Hahaha, how about that, you little shrimps? I added some elements I like to your creative foundation; only this kind of Armor is truly powerful! Unlike your little beans. I am the invincible one!"
"Hahaha... This feeling is just great! After I kill you, all of this will be mine! You can leave in peace, Tony; this invincible Armor will be the highest achievement of your life! It will also be your greatest legacy! The Stark Company I create will become the strongest arms company in the World! Hahaha..."
"See, you rich snob? I told you that aerospace-grade materials resistant to ultra-high and ultra-low temperatures are really important. Add an internally sealed oxygen supply system, a life support system, and a waste disposal system—hehe, going to space won't be a problem!" Gu Fan complained while brushing off the dirt that had landed on his shoulder as he walked out of the raging fire.
"By the way, can we make a cushioning device between the Armor and the body? Although ordinary weapons can't penetrate the outer Armor, a portion of the impact force is still transmitted to the body, and it still hurts a bit. I don't want to end up covered in bruises. I'm not like you; I don't even have a girlfriend yet."
Tony followed closely behind and suddenly raised his hand to fire two repulsor blasts, forcing Obadiah to take two steps back. "Hmm, I have to admit, we really need to go back and study that; my arm actually hurts a bit too. But it would be best if we could research Nanotech Armor; that would be so cool." He then charged forward and began attacking continuously.
Back when they were making the Armor together, they had all agreed that the advantage of large Armor was that it could carry more weapons and ammunition, and had higher strength and defense. However, the disadvantage was that the reaction speed was too slow, and the energy consumption was too high.
For personal wear, it's better to be flexible. If all else fails, you can remotely control this kind of heavy Armor anyway.
Tony and Gu Fan attacked continuously, while Obadiahkept counterattacking wildly!
The battle was extremely intense, and the area affected gradually expanded. Soon, they burst out from underground and onto a highway filled with traffic.
It wasn't dark yet, and the pedestrians who had been leisurely walking were terrified when they saw such a terrifying humanoid giant machine drilling out from under the concrete ground and firing everywhere. They scattered and fled in fear of being caught in the crossfire.
Meanwhile, Coulson was rushing over with his subordinates, driving several cars against the flow of people.
The Agents who had just gotten out of the cars were shocked, their mouths agape at the scene of the battle before them. Although they were experienced veterans who had been through all kinds of battles and wars.
But looking at this humanoid giant robot, which was over one story tall and had explosive firepower, feelings of fear couldn't help but arise involuntarily.
Coulson stared wide-eyed as the giant Armor threw cars away like toys, while continuously firing various missiles, shells, and unleashing fierce firepower with a large-caliber Gatling gun!
He lowered his head and swallowed hard, looking at the small pistols in his group's hands, and then at the behemoth in front of them that even shells couldn't dent. He muttered to himself, "Oh my God, what am I supposed to do? Am I running over here to be cannon fodder?"
Some people hiding in the distance to watch the commotion were happy, thinking that since Agents had arrived, they must have a way to resolve this major crisis.
However, they were shocked to find that the attacks launched by these Agents were completely useless.
Even when the Rocket launchers they brought hit their mark, the rampaging giant robot remained completely unharmed. Instead, the Agents were beaten into a panicked retreat by his fierce firepower, suffering quite a few casualties...
The ever-increasing sense of fear quickly lingered in the hearts of every passerby at the scene, and people could only flee in panic to even further places...
Just as Gu Fan and Tony flew out from underground Sector 16, they were hit head-on by an empty car thrown by Obadiah. Missiles, shells, and a large-caliber Gatling gunwere frantically strafing the two of them. Vehicles and the ground were constantly being caught in the explosions and ignited, with fires breaking out everywhere!
Tony pushed aside a car and muttered, "This time when we get back, I'm going to research a way to counter impact force! I feel like my waist hurts! It seems I got injured just now."
"( ˉ ▽ ￣ ～ ) Pshhh~~ Can't be bothered to roast you. If your kidneys hurt, they hurt; if they're no good, they're no good. Who told you to be so wild at your age, not getting up until noon with Pepper? Hey, we're bros, and you're not young anymore. I get it! Don't look for excuses, it's fine. When we get back, I'll make you some more Grilled Oysters to boost your health, hahaha..." Gu Fan stood up and shouted to Tony while firing small missiles.
The battle was extremely intense, but the two of them, despite constantly maneuvering, still couldn't break through Obadiah's heavy Armor.
Tony retorted indignantly, "Screw you! I'm still very young! I used to be able to go to clubs and hang out with models every single day!"
Suddenly seizing an opportunity, Tony jumped from behind Obadiah onto the back of his Armor, intending to attack through the gaps. But he didn't expect to be grabbed tightly, and his Armor was gradually crushed and deformed, making creaking, crunching sounds.
The alarm in Tony's helmet flashed red, but fortunately, he managed to eject the helmet before it was crushed.
However, at the same time, Gu Fan fired a few shots that completely destroyed several pipelines on the head of Obadiah's Armor—the very same ones that Tony had half-destroyed just moments before.
This caused one of the giant mechanical hands of Obadiah's Armor to break and loosen, and it looked like Tony would be able to escape and get out of danger. Just as victory seemed within reach, and Gu Fan was about to rush forward to continue attacking.
Obadiah shouted loudly, "Don't move! Otherwise, I'll detonate the Armor and die together with Tony!"
Gu Fan frowned slightly but had to stop attacking and replied, "Calm down, calm down, let's talk this through."
Perhaps because the Armor was damaged, Obadiahopened the front compartment of the Armor. One giant mechanical hand was gripping Tony tightly, while the Gatling gun on the other damaged arm was pressed against his head.
Obadiah shouted, "You two little bugs jumping around are so annoying! You, hurry up and take off that damn Armor!"
"Don't listen to him, Gu Fan! Don't worry about me, hurry! Hurry up and kill him!" Tony shouted loudly at Gu Fan, completely ignoring the blood streaming down his head.
Gu Fan calculated inwardly: "The distance between me and Obadiah is less than ten meters. Hmm, no choice; guns are accurate and fast within ten meters. And I don't have that kind of exaggerated Super Speed like Superman or the Flash." He had to silently take off his Armor.
At this moment, Coulson saw an opportunity and fired two shots at Obadiah, whose Armor was half-open.
Unfortunately, Obadiah noticed and blocked the bullets by turning sideways. Then he shouted, "You guys don't move either, or the ones who will kill the famous Tony Stark will be you damn Agents who don't know where you came from! Hahaha..."
"Alright, I'm still in control of the situation. Once I wipe all of you out, I'll just make up an interesting news story about you killing each other, and everything will pass. The company and the Armor, everything will be mine!"
"Hahaha... Oh, right, Tony, Pepper is a very perfect woman, it's a pity you don't know how to cherish her. Don't worry, after I take over the company, I will definitely take good care of her for you! Hmm, you can go on your way in peace, hahaha..." A lewd, evil smile appeared hideously on Obadiah's face.
Tony gritted his teeth in anger, his eyes wide with rage! Ignoring his damaged Armor and the numerous bleeding wounds on his body, he began to struggle frantically!
But the reason he was grabbed and unable to break free was that, after two consecutive battles, the Armor's energy had finally been completely exhausted during his struggles. Yet, Tony was still thinking about dying together with the beast in front of him!
Pain, regret, helplessness, and despair, among other negative emotions, were constantly intertwining in Tony's heart: "If only I were stronger! If only I had fought more carefully! If only I had discovered Obadiah's conspiracy sooner! Maybe, maybe everything would be different! But now, I can't do anything..."
Obadiah looked at Gu Fan through gritted teeth: "It's all your fault, otherwise Tony would have died long ago! You've blocked my path time and time again! This time I'll kill you first, let's see if you can come to save him again?! Hahaha..."
Gu Fan stood in a relaxed and casual posture and complained, "I hate villains like you the most—those who can't deal with others and resort to threatening family, women, and children. You really are a beast with no class and no capability." Then, he stared at Obadiah as if looking at trash.
"You dare to curse at me?! What kind of look is that? I am the winner! I am the ruler of the lives of you ants!" Obadiahroared in a rage.
But deep down, he felt an inexplicable chill. The owner of those eyes had an indescribable sense of strangeness and danger.
But soon, he was still overwhelmed by endless anger and the joy of imminent victory, shouting continuously, "Hurry up! Close your damn eyes!"
He then raised the large-caliber Gatling gun that was pressed against Tony's head and aimed it at Gu Fan.
"No! Gu Fan, don't worry about me, dodge! No!" Hoarse, anxious, and angry shouts kept coming from the mouth of the crazed and broken Tony!
Coulson and the remaining few Agents in the distance closed their eyes or turned their heads away helplessly.
Perhaps it was because they were helpless against this invincible enemy, as if they didn't want to see this young man being wantonly slaughtered, or perhaps it was out of unwillingness because, although they were professional Agents, they were completely unable to complete this difficult task.
Among the few remaining passersby in the distance, someone trembled and muttered to themselves, "God, who can come and save us! Save this young man!"
A sense of despair, the sound of explosions, ruins burning with flames, Tony's heart-wrenching screams, and thick smoke filled the entire battlefield.
Just as Obadiah was about to pull the trigger for the final victory, he suddenly saw that although the young, handsome Asian man had his eyes closed, a strange and mocking smile had appeared on the corner of his mouth!
He initially thought it was because it was dark and he had misseen it, planning to take a closer look before killing him.
Suddenly, an incomparably dazzling light appeared and dispelled the darkness, as if a white Angel in the darkness had controlled holy light to slash through all the filth and haze with a sword. An incomparably charming beam of light slammed directly into Obadiah. Soon, the light disappeared.
It took a few seconds for everyone to recover from the stimulation of the strong light. They kept rubbing their eyes, which felt like they were about to be blinded.
They wanted to quickly see what was going on! People were very curious, not knowing if a miracle had truly happened?!
After observing carefully, everyone discovered in a daze.
That tall and terrifying mechanical Armor had collapsed onto its knees, and the arrogant and ostentatious pilot inside, Obadiah.
Was dead...
Chapter 10: Every Man's Dream
Could a miracle really have happened? The dumbfounded crowd couldn't stop wondering.
Tony, being the closest, was the first to react, struggling to crawl out of his Armor.
He looked at Gu Fan, who had just opened his eyes, a familiar-looking smile still hanging on the corners of his mouth.
That's right! The light had come from this guy, and then it had insta-killed Obadiah Stane; the light on his chest was still slowly fading!
At this moment, a sharp-eyed Agent, seeing Tony's dumbfounded expression and reaction, hesitated for a moment before curiously moving closer.
The surrounding onlookers only then dared to slowly approach, curiously looking around and observing carefully.
They actually discovered that faint light on Gu Fan's chest!
It couldn't be helped; after all, after eyes are flashed by intense light in the dark, there's a period of blindness or blurred vision.
The Black middle-aged woman who had been praying constantly shouted excitedly with a sob, "Mama, my prayers worked! Is this... is this God? Or an Angel?"
The shout was so loud that the passersby watching the excitement from afar heard it. Although they didn't dare get too close, they emboldened themselves to shuffle forward bit by bit, beginning to carefully observe this handsome man with black hair, black pupils, and an Asian appearance.
Some even secretly took out their phones to take photos and videos...
Coulson, still holding his gun, stepped forward to carefully examine Obadiah Stane.
He found that the guy's corpse had burned and melted like a candle, leaving only some blackened bones and muscle. Even the Armor he was piloting had many places that seemed to have melted away.
Moreover, one could still vaguely see the terrified and pained expression Obadiah had in his final moments. Confirming that he was truly dead as dead could be, Coulson wrinkled his nose at the strange smell of roasted meat and turned to leave.
He immediately began directing his subordinates to treat the wounded, contact headquarters, and maintain order at the scene.
Tony was already the closest, so he was the first to see Obadiah's miserable state clearly.
While peeking at the surrounding Agents, he whispered to Gu Fan, "You guy, how many secrets do you have? I've asked you so many times and you never say."
"And also, what the hell is that glowing thing on your chest? What's going on? That was way too f*cking fierce! (≧▽≦) When we get back, take off your clothes and let me give you a thorough examination~"
Looking at Tony, whose eyes were glowing with excitement, Gu Fan's mouth twitched: "Shoo, shoo, go home and see your Pepper. My pectorals are only for my girlfriend to see, hehehe."
"Don't be like that, tell me, tell me, what's really going on with you? You're not actually an alien, are you? Before it was Lasers from your eyes, now it's light from your chest—you're not going to tell me you can emit light from down there or your butt too, right?! (⊙_⊙) Is this really a Superpower?..." Tony asked a string of questions, getting more excited as he went.
Tony used to ask similar questions whenever he had nothing to do. He'd ask while eating, while making Armor, and once he even ran in to ask while Gu Fan was on the toilet... Gu Fan was sick of being asked. And now he actually wanted to use Gu Fan for experiments...
Gu Fan was speechless for a long time, barely holding back from hammering him, thinking: "It's decided. Once this old boy's injuries heal, I'll definitely hammer him under the guise of combat training, and I'll hammer him a few extra times whenever I get the chance! Hehehe..."
Gu Fan pursed his lips, signaling that someone was coming. Tony immediately understood, tucked away his playful grin, and put on a cold and cool facade.
Coulson, having just arranged everything, immediately came over to Gu Fan and Tony. He looked Tony up and down: "Mr. Stark, it's wonderful that you're alright."
"Co-er, Agent Cole, thank you for your help!" Tony praised happily, actually trying to cover up the fact that he hadn't bothered to remember the other's name.
Coulson smiled and nodded, indicating it was fine and that he didn't mind.
Then he stared straight at Gu Fan: "Mr. Gu Fan, can you explain what that white light just now was about?"
Gu Fan laughed loudly: "Oh, that's a Laser weapon Tonyrecently developed. It's still in the experimental stage and is quite unstable, so it wasn't installed on the Armor. But just in case, I brought it along. It turned out to be unexpectedly useful and saved Tony's dog life, haha~ (￣▽￣~)"
Using the excuse to poke fun at the tycoon Tony made him feel great, his thoughts clear—mm, refreshing~!
"Then could I see what kind of device it is? Purely out of my own curiosity, thank you." Coulson wore a professional and polite smile.
Gu Fan said seriously: "It's a single-use item; it was destroyed after use. The remains probably flew off into the surroundings." He pointed to the battlefield around them, which was still burning and smoking.
Coulson saw Tony nodding along with a serious, cooperative face. He could only smile and say: "Thank you for everything you've done. We'll be in touch if there's an opportunity." Then he left to get back to work.
Gu Fan secretly breathed a sigh of relief: "In this Marvel Universe where great gods are as common as dogs and Heavenly Father Levels walk everywhere, my current strength is still at the 'noob dog' level. It's better for me to stay low-key, play it safe, and be steady."
"Besides, S.H.I.E.L.D. paying attention to me is the same as HYDRA knowing. These so-called 'tight' organizations that are like sieves will leak information to even more organizations. It's never good to attract trouble for no reason."
"But once I'm nearly invincible, I won't need so many scruples. Won't I be second only to Heaven itself?! Hahahaha..."
Having dispelled his worries, Gu Fan's mouth gradually widened into a grin he couldn't hide.
The system's voice sounded in his mind, and the reward that made him incredibly excited was finally in hand: "Hahaha~ Gaga! (⁎˃ᴗ˂⁎)..." Then he laughed like a pig squealing.
Tony was clutching his injured arm, but he looked in surprise at Gu Fan, who had just saved his life again, as a look of inexplicable excitement and a maniacal smile gradually appeared in his eyes.
"Suddenly I feel like compared to Gu Fan, I'm just a f*cking normal person as normal as can be! Those bullshit media and outsiders don't understand me at all! I really am just a normal person!" Tony thought to himself while nodding.
After returning to the Villa, Gu Fan didn't even drink any water. He directly ditched Tony, whose mouth was twitching in pain, leaving him to a distressed Pepper Potts. He then ran back to his room like he had wings to continue studying the system rewards.
"Brother System, hehehe, can this fourth reward be added wherever I want?" Gu Fan asked, ignoring the other rewards and going straight to the point.
"Confirmed. For example, it can increase the Host's existing rank points by fifty percent, increase a certain Superpowerof the Host, increase the Host's height, intelligence, lifespan, etc..."
Gu Fan didn't even listen to what followed. He only heard the system say 'confirmed' and immediately shouted excitedly: "Hahaha (✧◡✧) Second Battalion Commander, hurry up and add the reward to my Italian Cannon! Hahaha~ (≧∀≦)♪!"
The system was clearly stunned for a moment. It took a few seconds to understand Gu Fan's meaning before replying: "Is the Host sure? This could make the Host's Superpowers much stronger."
The system was clearly trying to help Gu Fan, who was going astray, use the reward in the right place.
But Gu Fan had actually calculated it seriously. His Superpower's current rank, points, and strength were all very low; using a fifty percent increase now wouldn't result in much substantial progress. The benefit gained would only be about half of a small reward from a single mission.
The maximum benefit would be to wait until his rank, strength, and point values were higher before doing this. That would save so much hard work from missions; his strength would literally take off on the spot! It would be incredibly satisfying! But he had asked the dog system, and that kind of bug was completely impossible to exploit.
In that case, it really was better to strengthen the key area every man dreams of! Hehehe, (≧ω≦)/ who doesn't like a bigger and stronger 'Magic Staff'? After all, money can't buy my happiness! Gu Fan felt that his own happiness was the most important thing!
The system helplessly reverted to its cold voice: "Reward four, increasing fifty percent of a specific localized body part of the Host, successful."
Gu Fan immediately felt the changes gradually appearing in that specific body part and quickly rushed into the bathroom to check.
After a while, Gu Fan came out rubbing his hands excitedly: "Brother System, I love you! Hahaha... I'm invincible! Hehehe... I, Fan, have drifted for half my life without meeting an enlightened master! If you do not spurn me, I am willing to acknowledge you as my foster father! Hahaha (＾ω＾)..."
The system screen flickered twice, seemingly speechless, and did not reply.
But Gu Fan's excitement was incredibly high! After all, his already powerful 'Magic Staff' was comparable to a cannon. Now, after the system's enchantment, with its length and width each increased by fifty percent, it truly was "mind-blowing"! It wouldn't even be a problem to call it a Superpower!
Gu Fan jumped around the room excitedly, walking back and forth, unable to sit still.
After a long time, Gu Fan finally calmed down a bit, pulling back his excitement and refocusing his attention on the other enticing system rewards.
Chapter 11: Generous Rewards; The Marvel Superhero Universe Opens
Gu Fan excitedly looked at the system rewards displayed in his mind: "Mission: Eliminate enemy Obadiah. Completed."
"System Reward One: 13 Tier Advancement Pointsawarded. 100 points required to advance to Tier Two. Current Tier Points: 33 points."
"System Reward Two: The Host's current Superpowers all receive one point upgrade. Super Speed plus one point, Super Strength plus one point, Super Defense plus one point, Super Self-Healing plus one point, Chest Cannonplus one point, Laser Eye plus one point, Super... plus one point."
"System Reward Three: 250 mall points awarded. 1,000 points required to unlock the System Mall. Current mall points: 850 points."
"System Reward Four: A 50% increase can be added to a custom position. Already used."
"A free, customized card for System Storage Space, usable at any time even if the Mall is not yet open."
A warm current flowed through his entire body as the points were continuously added. Gu Fan felt his body and soul wrapped in a warm, incredibly comfortable light: "Ah, comfortable! This feels great, but it's a pity the duration is a bit short. If only I could keep adding points forever, that would truly be continuous upgrades and continuous pleasure! Hehehe..."
Gu Fan also felt that as the points were continuously added, the scrapes and bruises he sustained in battle were recovering at an even faster rate.
What surprised Gu Fan even more was that during the battle with Obadiah, the opponent actually dropped quite a few Enhancement Points, as well as a Treasure Chest! He had applied the Enhancement Points immediately but hadn't looked closely.
Now, he took a look: "Super Speed plus 0.3 points, Super Strength plus 0.5 points, Super Defense plus 0.75 points, Super Defense plus 0.42 points, Chest Cannon plus 0.37 points, Laser Eye plus 0.46 points."
That really was quite a lot. After communicating with the system, he learned: "Because Obadiah was a Mission Boss, although not very strong, his points value is still significantly higher than that of an ordinary person."
"Although point drops are random, they are related to the opponent's strength and weakness values. Obadiah's strength and defense are high, but his movement speed is slow. Therefore, the dropped attack and defense points are high, and speed and other points are low," the system replied.
Furthermore, Gu Fan excitedly discovered an Unexpected Bonus: points for the Laser Eye and Chest Cannon abilities he had just acquired! "This is great! It means that as long as I activate a certain Superpower, regardless of whether the opponent or enemy possesses that Superpower, related points might drop, allowing me to upgrade and become stronger!"
"Mm, not bad. The System Mall only needs 250 more points to open. Probably one more mission and I can see what this exaggerated System Mall—which sells everything from trivial necessities to entire Planets—looks like. Hehehe..." It was impossible for him not to be tempted by the grand promises the system offered.
"What a shame, the Tier Points only increased by 10 points. Just as the system said, this item is truly hard to obtain. I have 30 points, and need 100 points to advance a tier. Hmm. The road is long and arduous..." Gu Fan mused inwardly.
Swallowing his saliva, he focused his attention on the Treasure Chest, which he had saved for last and was the most intriguing item: "I didn't expect this, I truly didn't expect this! The BOSS really can drop a Treasure Chest! system father did not deceive me! Hahaha~"
Looking at the metallic Treasure Chest in his mind, the system displayed: "Iron Treasure Chest. And a small line of text in the bottom right corner. (System's thoughtful little reminder: The contents are not guaranteed, and can be good or bad. Be careful not to turn into a Gambling Addict!)"
Gu Fan was dumbfounded and hadn't recovered, immediately changing his expression and cursing the dog system: "It's actually possible to open something utterly useless? I worked myself to death! This dog system!"
Gu Fan believed he had fully learned how to play mind games with the system. If it helped him, the system was his Foster Father, his Pillar, his system father. If it screwed him over, it became the dog system. This was an excellent traditional virtue, preventing his Dao Heart from becoming unstable.
Then he curiously asked: "How many types and levels of Treasure Chests are there?"
The system replied: "The Host's Tier is too low; you are not authorized to know. Please strive to advance your Tier first! When the Host's Tier is sufficient, the system will notify you."
His mouth twitched, and he inwardly cursed the dog system: "Hmph ╭(╯^╰)╮ This is iron, so above it, it's probably the standard Online Game set: Copper, Gold, Diamond, Platinum, and similar Treasure Chests. Hmph, as long as there are benefits, that's fine."
Finding that he couldn't trick the system into talking, he hesitated for a moment but still opened the Treasure Chest: "I can't let my hard work go to waste, and it would be even more regrettable to save it and not use it. Plus, I'm genuinely curious. What if I'm the Lucky Emperor? Wouldn't I take off immediately?!"
The Treasure Chest opened with a click, a dazzling white light flashed, slowly faded, and disappeared. Gu Fanlooked at the Iron Treasure Chest vanishing from his mind, leaving behind a piece of metal.
He clicked on the system's introduction: "1,000 Jin of Vibranium. This is a special metal unique to Wakanda, Africa. It possesses the unique properties of absorbing, storing, and releasing force, is exceptionally durable, and becomes stronger the more energy it absorbs, etc..."
Gu Fan's eyes widened! The corners of his mouth gradually curled into an uncontrollable grin: "I'm rich, I'm rich! I feel like I could rival a nation in wealth! This Vibranium is sold by the gram at extremely high prices, and is practically priceless on the market! Only a few Thieves occasionally sell small amounts."
"Moreover, Vision's body in the Avengers was manufactured using this stuff as the main material. Captain America's shield was also adamantium, created by Tony's Father using Vibranium as the primary material mixed with other substances."
"If I told Tony about this, wouldn't he go crazy! Haha Y(^o^)Y Selling it is impossible. I have to keep this secretly to make myself an Armor, Battle Suit, or something similar." Gu Fan excitedly licked his lips, which were slightly chapped from overexcitement.
"If Tony had successfully developed the Nanotech Armorahead of time, that would be even more perfect! It's not that Black Panther's Armor was bad in the movie, or that Tony wasn't envious, but that stuff is too powerful, and too expensive... Tony could only use a little bit in critical parts of his Armor."
"Mm, I'll store it with the system for now. Once Tony's technology matures a bit more, I'll study exactly how to use it. This can give me a wave of self-enhancement, increasing my sense of security by several points."
Gu Fan was feeling ecstatic, absolutely soaring with pleasure: "I have to say, today's mission rewards really made me rich in one go! Hahaha... So many benefits, and the Unexpected Bonus is truly awesome! (*^▽^*)"
He couldn't help but momentarily abandon the idea of Lying Flat. He looked forward to more missions, more rewards, and becoming stronger!
Then, after becoming invincible, he would wipe out all those Troublesome Bastards! Only then could he truly relax, stabilize, and safely Lie Flat!
Yes, that's right. Gu Fan felt his state of mind had sublimated again. And his goal was magnificent! To strive for the sake of Lying Flat.
Gu Fan couldn't help but shout in his heart: "Anyone who disturbs me while I'm Lying Flat must die!!! Must die!"
After finishing up, he excitedly left the bedroom and went to the living room. Gu Fan noticed many people surrounding Tony, who was having his wounds treated, and there were also many Men in Black responsible for security around the Villa.
Coulson was talking to Tony about something, likely about how to better resolve this series of troubles.
After intense discussion, the group gradually finalized solutions for each issue.
After all, the most crucial thing was not to cause public panic, and keeping many matters hidden from people was the best form of protection and happiness.
Finally, the group decided to hold a Press Conference the following day at noon.
The subsequent public relations strategy was generally that Tony had been kidnapped, and two Bodyguards had protected him.
And that, at some point in the future, Obadiah would be traveling on a Small Airplane out of town and die in an accidental crash.
Stark Industries would immediately undergo a series of transformations, entering fields like Clean Renewable Energy, Biochemicals, Medical Health, and High Technology... Before the Press Conference the next day, Pepper, looking distressed yet gentle, was using cosmetics to cover the wounds on Tony's face.
She turned her head and looked at Gu Fan, who was happily chatting and joking with Ethan while drinking Happy Soda.
Turning back, she glared at Tony, demanding an explanation: "You both went to fight, so how is Gu Fanspotless, completely fine? But you are covered in bruises, with so many wounds? Huh? Tony, what is going on?" Her raised tone instantly silenced the room.
Tony made a long face, widened his eyes, swallowed, and looked pleadingly toward Gu Fan, constantly praying internally: "Save me, save me, save me!~"
"You owe me one," Gu Fan mouthed, setting his price.
Seeing Tony secretly give him an OK sign, he slowly said: "Isn't this because Tony fought bravely against evil, disregarding his own safety, all to save me and many innocent passersby? He truly is a good person! Yes, that's right, Tony, you are a good person~"
Gu Fan struggled to suppress his laughter as he answered, and gave his Good Buddy a Good Person Card.
Pepper watched the Duo's clumsy performance and couldn't be bothered to expose them.
Coulson came over to Tony and said, "Everything is arranged. We have all the necessary witnesses and evidence for your absence. You just need to read the Scriptlater." He handed him a manuscript.
Afterward, facing the aggressive questions from reporters at the Press Conference, Tony hesitated repeatedly. Finally, he spoke the line that seemed destined for him: "I am Iron Man!"
The reporters present erupted in chaos upon hearing this explosive news! Everyone felt it was incredible and unbelievable!
Standing below the stage, Gu Fan's eyes were filled with excitement, and he muttered to himself, as if making an announcement: "The Marvel Superhero Universe has opened!"
Chapter 12: Divine Doctor, I have a friend whose kidney isn't doing so well... For the next period of time, the Villawas peaceful. Tony rested and recuperated under Pepper's threats.
However, news related to Tony being Iron Man, the transformation of Stark Industries, and other such topics remained extremely popular, dominating the charts.
With no other choice, Tony, forced to recuperate, could only tell Pepper his company's plans and ideas, letting her handle them.
Afterward, he enthusiastically and frantically continued developing the Armor with Gu Fan and Ethan.
After all, this battle exposed many problems. Tony realized that he had nearly died yet again. Especially because of him, Gu Fan and the others were almost killed as well.
To become stronger, and to prevent similar disasters from happening again! He stubbornly believed that all problems needed to be solved quickly, constantly making the Armorstronger!
Tony's dedication to research was so consuming that Gu Fan and Ethan, after holding out for a while, began to complain bitterly.
Gu Fan realized there was a reason for Tony's success; it wasn't just because he was a genius, but mainly because he genuinely didn't treat himself like a human, nor did he treat the two of them like humans... They were rushing work day and night, eating only once every two days, chugging coffee like nutrient solution. No sleeping, no drinking Water, even timing bathroom breaks down to the second, completely oblivious to the outside World... Fortunately, Gu Fan and Ethan teamed up and secretly called Pepper, who was busy dealing with Iron Man's identity, the Obadiah incident, and numerous company issues. After they exaggerated the situation.
Tony quickly received a threatening phone call... Gu Fanlooked at Tony's mournful face and couldn't help but tease Ethan: "Truly, the small mouse defeats the elephant; every object has its counter! Haha (●°u°●) Tony, since Pepperwon't let you sleep in bed, you can sleep on the floor! It's good for your back, hahaha."
In the following days, Tony behaved much better, and the group actually began balancing work and rest.
In fact, it was mainly because Pepper finished her work and came home to supervise Tony's recovery.
But gradually, the two noticed that Tony started sporting dark circles and seemed listless (๑•̌.•̑๑)ˀ̣ˀ̣... while Pepperlooked radiant and rosy-cheeked every day... Until one day. Tony rubbed his waist, ran mysteriously over to Gu Fan, and suddenly asked, "Hehe (〃'▽'〃), uh, what was that food you mentioned before, the one that can help you recover? You seemed to say you would make it for me... No, no, it's, it's for our friend Ethan?! His health isn't good, he's old, yeah, aged, you know. He needs a boost, yes, him."
Gu Fan tried hard to suppress his laughter, looking at Ethan, who had just walked in from outside and heard everything unexpectedly.
Tony's 'I have a friend' theory greatly astonished Ethan, the person in question.
Finally, Gu Fan burst out laughing, bending over. Tonyrealized something was wrong and awkwardly discovered that the legendary elderly friend with the bad kidney who needed supplements was standing right behind him.
However, for five or six days straight afterward, the Villawas filled with the aroma of Grilled Oysters with Garlic.
At first, Tony was skeptical. But after eating one, whether it truly worked or he simply found it delicious, he entered 'frenzied eating mode.'
Even Ethan and Pepper often ended up stuffed and sprawled on the couch, giving Gu Fan's Grilled Oystersextremely high praise.
This was because Gu Fan had run a snack stall in his previous life, so barbecue and Grilled Oysters were second nature to him.
Those plump oysters, topped with vermicelli, covered in golden-fried garlic, drizzled with Gu Fan's special secret oyster sauce, and finally sprinkled with chili and chopped scallions. Whether grilled or steamed, they were essential delicacies for eating and drinking, strengthening the waist and kidney, and enhancing beauty! (´^ω^`)
Gu Fan knew how to make these things because, in his previous life, his family background was ordinary, they lived in a small town, and they had to farm.
When he was admitted to university, he thought everything would get better, but his parents successively fell seriously ill and passed away. He could only work part-time while studying.
After starting work, to pay off his parents' medical debts, he worked as an office worker during the day and a stir-fry vendor at a roadside stall at night. He truly worked like an ox and a horse around the clock!
Finally, by the age of 36, he had paid off all the money. Because of his hard work and outstanding performance, he became a department manager and even managed to save some money.
Just when Gu Fan felt that everything was finally looking up, the heavy pressure was gone, the sky had turned blue, and he felt truly unburdened by debt.
However, just when he planned to take a few days off to relax, make it up to himself, travel, and rest after finishing a period of overtime.
He was suddenly hit by a car on his way home from work and then finished off. How unpredictable life is. Gu Fanlooked at the endless darkness and the myriad lights of the city, listening to the arrogant laughter of the perpetrator, and died slowly and alone on the road, feeling the coldness and pain.
How could Gu Fan not hate them! How could he let those bastards who killed him go free?!
It was a tragedy written in capital letters! Therefore, in this life, Gu Fan genuinely believed that prioritizing health, balancing work and rest, and being healthy and happy were the most important things!
And the fundamental way to guarantee all of this was to become so strong that no one could threaten his life!
As a foodie, Gu Fan preferred Chinese food over Western cuisine. Whenever he had time to show off his cooking skills to Tony and the others, everyone ate happily.
One day, after Gu Fan and Tony spent the day racing cars and returned to the Villa, they found the lights inside were off, and Jarvis's alarm was softly sounding.
Pepper and Ethan were absent. Just as the two exchanged glances and began to prepare, a one-eyed Black man wearing an eye patch walked out of the darkness.
"Tony Stark, you are not the only Superhero in this World. There are many Super Heroes. This World, the Universe, is very, very vast!" the cool Black man said, looking at Tony.
"Uh, could you tell me who you are?" Tony tilted his head, glaring at the unwelcome Black man in front of him. His face clearly read: Who the hell are you? Just walking into my house like that? Of course, there was also dissatisfaction regarding the breach of his security system.
"S.H.I.E.L.D., Nick Fury. I'm here to talk to you about the Avengers."
Gu Fan originally wanted to slip away secretly, not wanting to be targeted by this crafty Black man. After all, quite a few disasters and troubles were caused by S.H.I.E.L.D.'s overconfidence.
But Nick Fury also looked at Gu Fan: "Mr. Gu Fan, please stay as well. Let's talk together, as you can also pilot the Armor."
Gu Fan could only pout. Since he couldn't hide, he decided he would just have to find a way to fleece S.H.I.E.L.D. (and HYDRA, too).
Instantly switching to a cheerful mood, Gu Fan brazenly turned on the lights, deactivated the alarm, poured a glass of wine, and sat on the sofa.
Seeing Gu Fan so calm, Tony hesitated for a moment, then, driven by curiosity, sat down as well.
Nick Fury briefly explained S.H.I.E.L.D.'s scope of work, responsibilities, and authority, and then introduced the Avengers, about whom Tony was most curious: "The Avengers are a collection of the strongest individuals on Earth, used to defend the Earth against any existence that is too powerful and threatens the entire World."
Of course, Nick Fury stated that Tony and Gu Fan were still under evaluation.
His visit also carried an intention to intimidate, hinting to the two that S.H.I.E.L.D.'s power far exceeded imagination, though the public was unaware.
At the same time, it was a hint for the two to control themselves and refrain from doing anything that excessively threatened the whole World, implying, "We will always be watching you."
Gu Fan and Tony were naturally aware of all this but paid it no mind. Ever since Tony revealed his identity, the U.S. Military, high-ranking officials, and various special departments had been openly threatening or secretly attempting to steal the Armor technology through various means.
It wasn't that they didn't want to research it themselves; they did, but they couldn't figure it out, especially the Core Energy Technology. This epoch-making Super Weaponenergy source was something they desperately dreamed of acquiring!
Since the one-eyed Black man didn't overtly state his intention to intimidate, it wasn't good to turn hostile. He wasn't forcing them to hand over the Armor or related technology; he just wanted to establish cooperation. Furthermore, he was the leader of an official special organization, so there was no need to make an enemy of him.
Nick Fury stated, "My department has a lot of high-tech scientific knowledge and secret research. If the two of you pass the review, you can participate in the research or view the data."
This made Tony eager, and he whispered to Gu Fan: "I'm especially curious about who the other powerful people on Earth are. Plus, many special good things are mostly in the hands of the U.S. Government and special departments. Maybe some of that could be very useful for our Armorresearch."
Gu Fan nodded, focused on the other things S.H.I.E.L.D.possessed: "The serum and formula used to create Captain America, alien technology, weapons, and knowledge—those are all great things! Hehehe..."
These three old foxes were all sharp as monkeys. After a round of discreet negotiations, the atmosphere improved significantly. All three got what they needed and reached some cooperation agreements.
However, as Nick Fury was leaving, he specifically stared at Gu Fan for a few extra seconds.
Gu Fan knew that Coulson must have reported his suspicions about him. Nick Fury might have discovered some clues about him but couldn't confirm anything.
But it didn't matter. Since he wasn't trying to destroy the World, destroy the Earth, or destroy the U.S., Fury couldn't do anything to him.
Just as Tony was about to continue discussing his views on S.H.I.E.L.D. with Gu Fan.
Gu Fan's eyes widened! An exciting voice sounded in his mind (✧◡✧): "system mission: Help Dr. Banner, and help the Hulk defeat the Abomination."
Chapter 13: Children make choices, I want it all!
Upon hearing the sound from the system, Gu Fan rubbed his hands together in excitement.
Constantly completing system mission after system mission, becoming stronger, then invincible, wiping out the enemies who cause trouble, and finally succeeding in lying flat!
This was an important plan he had been plotting for a long time.
He had been resting for a while recently and was originally worried about how long it would take for a mission to appear.
And now, hasn't the mission arrived? Speak of the devil! Hehehe... This feels great!
Tony looked at the exceptionally excited Gu Fan, assuming that Gu Fan, like him, was also interested in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s classified data and experiments.
"I say, don't be in such a rush. Wait until I think of a way, and we'll join that organization with the shield in its name. Then all the data will be ours! All the good stuff will belong to us, hehehe..." Tony said with glowing eyes.
Gu Fan rolled his eyes: "I have something to take care of in a few days, so I'll be heading out. It might take a while before I come back."
"Huh? Is it something fun? Count me in, count me in! It would be perfect, my kidneys could use a break. You have no idea~ (╥╯^╰╥) Pepper knows about everything I did with those women in the past. She keeps me on a very tight leash now, afraid that I'll go out and be unfaithful again."
"Every day, she, she really goes all out on me... I really want a break! If this keeps up, I feel like my kidneys are about to be drained dry... No! It's that I'm about to turn into a shriveled husk!! Hey, hey? What are you laughing at? Are we still brothers? You turtle son." Tony's expression, originally one of pleading and hope, gradually turned into one of grievance and anger.
"Hahaha ✧*｡٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و✧*｡ You rich jerk, you playboy, you were so promiscuous before, now you're getting your retribution, aren't you? I'm not jealous of you at all! Hmph ╭(╯^╰)╮." Gu Fan curled his lip and retorted indignantly.
Tony didn't speak, just looked at Gu Fan with a pitiful expression.
"Fine, fine, I'll go check it out first. It's just that this matter is a bit tricky, and I don't know the specific situation yet. If I need to, I'll definitely call you for backup."
"Hehehe, good brother, you're the best." Tony had a smug, punchable expression of having gotten his way.
Gu Fan couldn't be bothered to deal with this clownish guy, but he did need help from Tony and Jarvis.
So he said seriously: "Help me look up a person. His name is Dr. Bruce Banner. He is a very brilliant scientist who previously worked for the Military, researching gamma rays. His girlfriend is Betty. Her father is General Ross. Hmm, that's about it."
Watching Gu Fan rattle off a string of personal information like he knew them by heart, Tony couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and tease: "Hahaha, you brat know so much information. Don't tell me you want to take out the scientist, win the beauty, and then latch onto a General as a father-in-law? (o°ω°o)"
Thinking of the destructive power of that big green guy, Gu Fan couldn't help but shiver: "Don't, big brother, you're my own brother, I really don't want that! Although I do want a girlfriend, this one won't work, and I mean it really won't work! People will die!"
That was the guy who treated Thor and Loki like broken dolls and smashed them around.
Seeing Gu Fan's expression change drastically, Tony raised an eyebrow, his weird curiosity only growing stronger: "Then, you brat, could it be that you've taken a fancy to the brilliant scientist, Dr. Banner? Are you planning to snatch the beloved man away from the General's daughter? (๑*◡*๑)"
Tony's mouth was wide open, his expression exaggerated, becoming even more clownish.
Gu Fan retorted: "Go away! Screw you. What kind of stuff is in that head of yours? It's just that this Doctor's experiment had some issues, and he turned into a green monster that can transform."
"His Military father-in-law wants to use this method to strengthen the Military and create more Superhumans. I just want to go and see if I can get some benefits out of it." Gu Fan, who was on the verge of beating Tony up, explained through gritted teeth.
Tony's eyes twinkled: "What? This is Superhumans? Human evolution? Or Superpower?"
"Hmm, it's indeed interesting. I'm very curious about what this guy is like before and after transformation. Wait, aren't we researching mechanical ascension (*｀dish´*)ﾉ? You've joined my Mechanical Cult and you still want to escape? What, you brat, do you want to achieve sainthood through your physical body?"
Gu Fan lifted his chin high and said with dominance and extraordinary calmness: "Children make choices, I want it all!" ᕦ(･ㅂ･)ᕤ
Tony didn't know that this idle chatter at the time, which he thought was just his good brother responding to his joke,
would actually be realized by Gu Fan years later, fulfilling those arrogant words...
Looking back, he realized just how serious Gu Fan had been when he said that!
A physically invincible body, godhood through various Superpower, the strongest technology in the Universe, and sainthood through magic! He beat the demon gods across the sky and the entire Universe until they either died, fled, or surrendered. He and the others could only stare in astonishment and shout, "Boss, you're amazing!" Begging to be taken along, begging to hold onto his coattails...
With Tony's help, they quickly found out that Dr. Bannerhad just returned to the U.S. from Brazil. He had been sneaking around the whole way, as if he were avoiding someone.
Gu Fan thought about the movie plot he had seen before. Hmm, it should be that Dr. Banner was originally hiding and training in Brazil but was discovered.
Helpless, he wanted to return to the U.S. to find the experimental data on his own body and hand it over to his online friend, Mr. Lan, hoping to create a serum to restore himself to a normal person so he could live a normal and happy life with his girlfriend.
Gu Fan thought to himself: "I still think waiting for the rabbit is the simplest way. Besides, what Dr. Banner cares about most is, of course, his girlfriend."
"Hmph, damn it, everyone has a girl, yet I'm so handsome and I still don't have one. Once I put in some effort, I'll find a hundred or eighty exciting girls. I want to drink the strongest liquor and pick up the prettiest girls! I'll make you all jealous! Hmph ヾ(*＞∀＜*)"
Before leaving, Gu Fan found Tony and said seriously: "You'd better hurry up and solve these few problems. First, the palladium element you are currently using will accumulate in your body as you use the Armor. Dying from palladium poisoning is very painful. It's best if you use the Armor less for now."
"Second, you need to hurry up and research a safer alternative element. You can contact Director Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D.; he might have something useful."
After thinking it over, Gu Fan felt he could only piece the information together and then give Tony a subtle hint.
After all, it was hard to explain how he knew the alternative element was hidden in the expo model his father built, and that the data was at S.H.I.E.L.D. And that it was a brand-new element with even stronger energy, urging Tony to research it as soon as possible?
Forget it, it's better for him to play it safe, so he doesn't get captured and sliced up for research before he's strong enough.
Gu Fan, who possessed the memories of Soldier Boy, knew that was really not a bad joke.
For the sake of profit, there will always be people who will do anything! Dr. Banner, who has been hunted globally, is an example!
"Third, the shrapnel near your heart can be completely removed through surgery, allowing you to recover and live as a normal person. You won't have to fear your heart being pierced and dying ever again, and that brilliant Doctor, Ethan, is someone you know."
This string of information left Tony dumbfounded, but he replied very seriously: "Understood, I got it!"
Tony didn't question Gu Fan. Instead, he planned to start researching immediately. First, because of his trust in Gu Fan, who had saved his life multiple times! Second, because he saw incomparable sincerity and seriousness on Gu Fan's face!
Although he had asked Gu Fan how he knew this information before, Gu Fan only said it was information he learned and inspiration he gained while chatting with Ethan. After all, everyone has their own secrets. Tonycouldn't press him further.
The next morning, Gu Fan wore his Armor and flew to the university where Dr. Banner's girlfriend worked.
After arriving at an uninhabited spot around the university, he restored the Armor to the shape of a briefcase, carried it like he was out for a stroll, bought a cup of coffee, and walked around the university campus.
Looking at all the young people around, he felt as if he had returned to the time when he was young and still in school.
Especially when looking at those young, pretty girls. As expected of the U.S., the girls are so open, and their outfits are really revealing.
Hmm~ The girls are so good-looking, hehehe... Those long legs are so fair, really nice. Ahem, I mean, it's great to be young.
Only then did Gu Fan truly understand why men are the most loyal?! Because even until Death, they will always like them young! Pretty! With good figures! With long legs!... Hahaha... (✧◡✧)
Since he didn't know how long Dr. Banner would hide before daring to come to the school to look for data and see his girlfriend,
he had to ask Tony to have Jarvis use satellites to help search and observe. As for himself, he hung around the school under the guise of completing the mission, eating, drinking, and having fun. Anyway, the rich jerk Tony was paying.
Besides, looking at girls at school was a real feast for the eyes. After all, scientific research says that looking at beautiful women for ten minutes a day extends your life.
Gu Fan believed this firmly! It's life extension! Trust science! It's not shameful! Not shameful!! Not shameful!!! Important things must be said three times! Hehehe...
Until a few days later, when Gu Fan, who was originally planning to go have lunch, saw Banner's girlfriend, Betty, once again. She was leaving while laughing and talking with a male colleague.
Fortunately, thanks to Jarvis's reminder, Gu Fan finally saw one of the target figures, who was tailing them not far away.
That's right, look at that low-brimmed hat and the baggy, worn-out shorts.
It was indeed Dr. Bruce Banner who had appeared.
Chapter 14: The Birth of the Abomination Cutie
Gu Fan's eyes lit up, but he didn't follow. Instead, he had Jarvis control the satellite to keep watching.
Dr. Banner had almost mastered the art of evading pursuit; following him blindly would easily get him mistaken for an enemy.
Besides, who knew how many organizations and people were secretly observing, monitoring, and tracking Banner.
For instance, in the surveillance footage, Gu Fan saw someone he really liked—Natasha, the Black Widow—wearing a baseball cap and carrying a backpack, pretending to be a student.
After all, with such a big scene, it would be impossible for S.H.I.E.L.D. not to send someone.
But the time wasn't right yet; he would find a way to build a relationship later.
Gu Fan looked at the Black Widow, whose face was so perfect and alluring, and whose figure was stunning even in ordinary clothes. A smile gradually crept onto his lips: "Little cutie, you can't run; you're mine! Hehehe ( ✧ ◡ ✧ )... "
For now, the best way to solve the system mission was to wait until Dr. Banner was in trouble and then step in to help.
As for the minor skirmishes before the big showdown between the two monsters, he would let Dr. Banner play around as he pleased. He just needed to keep watching.
Not long after, Dr. Banner entered the school, only to find after checking that his records had been wiped.
Helpless, he found the restaurant where his girlfriend was eating with a male colleague, but not daring to disturb her stable life, he left dejectedly in the rain after much hesitation.
However, his girlfriend spotted his back. She left her colleague behind and frantically found Banner in the rain.
The two embraced and wept, kissing each other! They decided to face everything together!
The next day, with his girlfriend's help, Banner obtained the data she had secretly copied. Just as they were preparing to leave the university...
Unexpectedly, General Ross received the information, arranged for a large number of troops and armored vehicles to surround the school, blocked them in, and prepared to capture Banner.
He saw his girlfriend, who had stepped forward to help persuade them to no avail, being restrained by people sent by her father, the General, and struggling continuously.
And with a large number of soldiers around him beginning to attack, Banner, filled with immense rage, immediately transformed into the Hulk!
The enraged Hulk was completely unscathed under the fire of 50mm heavy machine guns! He went on a rampage, smashing and crashing, destroying all the armored vehicles.
At this moment, Bronski, who had already injected the lowest concentration of the Super Soldier Serum, rushed forward, wielding a grenade launcher, and began to fight the Hulk one-on-one.
Although he still couldn't hurt the Hulk in the slightest, he could barely dodge a few attacks.
And in coordination with the Military, using secret technology purchased from Stark Industries, they temporarily suppressed the Hulk with infrasonic weapons. But before long, it was completely wrecked by the enraged Hulk...
Meanwhile, Gu Fan was wearing big shorts, lying on a beach chair by the pool, eating fruit, drinking cold "fat happy water," basking in the Sun, and enjoying a beautiful technician rubbing sunscreen on his eight-pack abs and giving him a massage.
He couldn't help but sigh leisurely: "This is the life I yearn for! Awesome~! Hahaha ( ಡ ω ಡ ) Hahaha ( ಡ ω ಡ )."
"But what kind of IQ does this General have!? Could any fighting-loving, violent, and brainless monkey become a General in the U.S.? After so many failed captures over the years, how dare he still underestimate the Hulk's strength?"
"Yo, wasn't this infrasound technology manufactured by Stark Industries for firefighting? How did these war-mongering brains turn it into an infrasonic weapon vehicle? I'm truly speechless."
Gu Fan then saw Bronski, who seemed extremely unconvinced, actually daring to step forward to provoke the Hulk. As a result, he was kicked far away by the Hulk, crashed into a tree, and fell down like a noodle.
"Hmm, this guy deserves it. He can't win, yet he still goes over to deliver himself as a snack? It's truly incredible. I don't understand the thought process of these warmongers. It's like they have no brains," Gu Fanstretched and complained.
Wearing sunglasses and watching the battle, Gu Fansuddenly stood up and asked excitedly in his mind: "Brother System, if I take care of this noodle-like Bronskinow, will the system mission be considered complete?"
"The mission would indeed be considered complete."
Gu Fan was overjoyed and instantly felt relieved: "Then I'll go get the mission done right now, and then I can have some real fun. Otherwise, with something on my mind, I always feel like I can't play with peace of mind; it's just not quite right."
"Although Bronski has injected the Super Soldier Serumand become a Superhuman, reaching Tier 1, he has not yet become the Abomination due to not having received the subsequent multiple injections in the plot. His strength is greatly reduced, and the reward will be one-tenth of the original reward. Please decide for yourself, Host." The system explained calmly.
"What? The reward is reduced by so much? That's cheating! I'm counting on this reward to level up and survive! That won't do." Gu Fan instantly lost his composure.
"But thinking about it, if the strength of the Hulk and the Abomination is calculated according to the system's tiers, they must be at least above Tier 5, so more rewards make sense."
"The problem is that I'm only a Tier 1 myself. Isn't this like an egg hitting tofu, asking me to go deliver myself as a snack?" Gu Fan rubbed his chin and kept pondering.
"But fortunately, the Abomination's strength is not as powerful as the Hulk's. If all else fails, I'll just mess around and leech some traffic; anyway, as long as I defeat the Abomination, I can complete the mission."
Gu Fan, who had planned to easily lie back and complete the system mission, heard the system's voice again. His gaze shifted from surprise and contemplation to gradually becoming firm!
After the Hulk had taken care of most of the enemies, he looked angrily at General Ross.
This old guy really didn't care about any father-daughter affection, ordering to open fire, which led to his girlfriend almost being shot by a helicopter and being caught in the blast!
But the Hulk ultimately held back and didn't strike, then quickly left.
And that monkey-like General Ross, dumbfounded, didn't even dare to make a sound, just staring with wide eyes, his face full of terror...
The next day, Dr. Banner, having turned back into a human, bought a beat-up car with his girlfriend and headed to the university where Mr. Lan was located.
After many twists and turns, they finally met Mr. Lanhimself, Dr. Stern, at the entrance of the teaching building.
The group went to Mr. Lan's laboratory together and immediately began the experiment.
Returning to being a normal person and getting back to his girlfriend's side had always been the driving force for Banner to keep going.
Gu Fan watched everything calmly: "Let Dr. Banner suffer a bit more. Anyway, this Serum isn't of much use; the Hulkisn't that easy to deal with. It's not like the Purple Sweet Potato Spirit Thanos, who is a ruthless character that could even beat the Hulk into autism... Damn it, that damn Purple Sweet Potato Spirit."
Seeing him transform into the Hulk and then slowly revert to Dr. Banner, his girlfriend, Betty Ross, and Mr. Lan were both extremely excited.
Dr. Banner was even happier, hugging his girlfriend; they had finally succeeded! He felt that all the displacement, hunger, and cold he had endured for so long were worth it.
But what he didn't know was that having power and then losing it would make him even more miserable...
Because if you don't control your own destiny, it will be controlled by others!
Mr. Lan was even more excited to take the two to see his experimental storage room, which contained a large number of copies of Banner's Serum. He wanted to become famous overnight, win the Nobel Prize, and gain both fame and fortune!
Banner nervously asked him to destroy the Serum, afraid it would fall into the hands of bad people and be used to create more monsters to harm people, but Mr. Lanprotested angrily.
Just then, a tranquilizer dart hit Dr. Banner. Bronski rushed in angrily, wanting to force out the Hulk to have another showdown.
But the inhibitor had some effect, so helplessly, he had to let Banner be taken away by other soldiers.
Originally, after a night's rest, Bronski's body, which was supposed to be dead after being kicked like a noodle by the Hulk, had actually returned to normal.
So, at General Ross's decision, they increased his Serumdosage, and he actually became stronger and more grotesque.
But he always wanted to become stronger! He wanted to be like the Hulk. So he threatened Mr. Lan to inject him with a large amount of the Hulk's blood Serum. Not long after, his body size grew, and a violent monster, the Abomination, was finally born!
The Abomination, filled with violence and endless rage, rushed out of the laboratory and began destroying everything on the streets frantically. People were scared and fled in all directions from this sudden, tall monster with astonishing destructive power.
General Ross, who was flying away in a helicopter with Banner and his daughter, received an emergency report saying that the Hulk was destroying everything on the streets.
The General looked at Banner beside him, who had been tranquilized and tied up like a pretzel. He then carefully watched the massive monster in the surveillance video.
The face that was originally arrogant and excited because he had finally caught Banner once again revealed an expression of disbelief, looking foolish and chuunibyou.
After learning that this was his loyal soldier Bronski, he began to mutter to himself: "What have I done again!? Have I created another more violent monster with my own hands!?"
His daughter beside him was speechless.
Just as everyone was fleeing in despair, watching the ugly and hideous Abomination rampaging on the streets, smashing cars, destroying streets and buildings with astonishing destructive power.
Just as Banner was still groggy from the tranquilizer dart, and the idiot General Ross didn't know what to do.
Just as the resisting soldiers and ordinary passersby were suffering countless casualties, and people felt they had nowhere to go and were in endless despair.
Suddenly, people saw a figure flying rapidly from the sky in the distance!
It was as if it were hope! Rushing towards the Abominationthat was chasing and killing the soldiers!
Chapter 15: Melee Brawl of Monsters
Gu Fan ultimately didn't want this man-made disaster to escalate and harm more innocent bystanders, so he rushed out ahead of time.
Although he wasn't as absolutely kind and overly righteous as Captain America.
But he still couldn't bear to watch ordinary people suffer innocent casualties.
If he didn't have the ability to save people, that would be one thing, but now he had the strength!
After all, Monkey Brother had said: "If you don't kill such an evil villain, he will harm good people. You must eradicate evil completely! Otherwise, you will suffer the consequences!"
Although Gu Fan had originally thought about waiting for Hulk to come out and fight Abomination to a standstill before he went in to do minimal effort.
But the system had hinted before that only by eliminating evil forces would a Treasure Chest be dropped. This was the reason Gu Fan made up his mind that he had to kill Abomination.
"Isn't the Treasure Chest worth it?!! Hehehe ヾ(*Ő౪Ő*) Yup, that's right, I am justice!"
Gu Fan controlled the Armor to fly to the sky not far from Abomination, firing multiple hand cannons to stop him from continuing to harm the surrounding soldiers.
The suddenly attacked Abomination turned his head, staring at the pitch-black Armor not far away while roaring in anger.
Although he didn't suffer any damage under the artillery fire, his powerful self could not be provoked! In his anger, he smashed half a car at him.
Gu Fan easily dodged the car wreckage. He began to continuously counterattack with various weapons, recording various combat data so that it would be convenient to create more powerful and targeted weapons and Armor with Tony after returning.
The color of the Armor Gu Fan designed was pure black, with a little gold and silver thread-like decorative trim.
After all, he felt he wasn't as flashy as Tony, liking bright red and flowery colors.
Occasionally, Gu Fan and Ethan would tease that Tony's underwear was probably red too? Or leopard print?
As for himself, he preferred the steadiness and mysterious feeling of black.
With Gu Fan's help, many people around were rescued and able to catch their breath. Everyone fled the battlefield like crazy, hoping the military or Iron Man would defeat this sudden monster.
There were even bold ones shouting and cheering: "Go Iron Man! Kill this monster!"
That's right, the bystanders thought the one wearing the Armor was Iron Man Tony Stark.
Gu Fan didn't care about this false reputation; after all, people fear fame like pigs fear being fat. Many crises Tonyencountered later were because he was too famous. He was plotted against by organizations or individuals, both openly and secretly.
"Unless I have the strength of Superman! Then what is there to be afraid of! (✧◡✧) Hehehe... Oh! That's not right! Superman is afraid of Kryptonite and magic. Uh, it seems I need to be stronger and more comprehensive than Superman!" Gu Fan pondered to himself.
And because of his different personality, he didn't like Tony's flashy high-profile style, or the feeling of being surrounded by cameras and reporters. It was really better to lie flat and live happily.
But he couldn't let Tony get the fame and fortune without doing the work. Fortunately, he had contacted that guy before appearing, and he believed he would fly to the battlefield to join the fun soon.
General Ross and others were obviously relieved to see the Armor come to help.
After all, if the damage on the scene was too great, as the initiator, even as a General, he wouldn't have a good ending.
Dr. Banner, who had just woken up, looked at the screen and said: "The weapons on the Armor can't defeat that monster. We must find another way! Otherwise, this city is finished!"
Looking at Abomination, who was being attacked on the battlefield, General Ross, whose confidence inexplicably returned, was just about to retort.
He discovered that Abomination kept throwing boulders, cars, and other attacks at the Armor, or jumping up to try to grab it. It had indeed caused some damage to the Armor. But Abomination didn't have many wounds, and under that powerful recovery ability, he was quickly repairing the wounds.
Neither side could do anything to the other. Seeing the damage to the Armor gradually increasing.
The weapons inside the Armor would definitely have a limit and run out. General Ross's heart fell into the valley like a roller coaster, and it was still sinking...
Dr. Banner frowned, then looked at his girlfriend, as if making up his mind: "Let me go, I'll deal with that monster. Otherwise, this city is finished."
General Ross hesitated again and again, and finally agreed helplessly.
But his girlfriend Betty disagreed: "No! What if the Serumis effective and you can't transform? What then? I can't lose you again!"
Banner kissed his girlfriend affectionately, calmed her agitated and worried emotions, and then decisively jumped down from the helicopter flying high in the sky.
Watching Dr. Banner smash heavily into the concrete, Gu Fan breathed a sigh of relief: "Finally here, it's really not easy. Dealing with this kind of big monster, ordinary Armorreally has no way; I must find a way to guide Tony to build the Hulkbuster."
"Hmm, I have to hurry and put it on the schedule. Then I can only continue to work Tony overtime, but the projects I've thrown at him recently seem to be a bit too much (๑*◡*๑), hehehe! This old guy shouldn't die from overwork, right?"
At this moment, the noisy rock music in the Armorsurrounded Gu Fan's ears: "Hi, young man, have you missed me? I arrived just in time, right? After all, the real hero always appears at the last moment, and then coolly solves all the problems!"
Tony drove his new big red and gold Armor and flew to Gu Fan's side.
Looking at Gu Fan, who was sizing him up, Tony excitedly became a chatterbox. "Oh, don't worry, I cherish my life very much. With your hint, I went to contact Nick Fury of S.H.I.E.L.D., and they really had stock!"
"According to the Expo model made by my dad, I really created a new element! The structure of this thing is super stable, and the energy is much stronger than Palladium. Most importantly, my poisoning problem is really better! Hahaha, thanks, brother."
"Let's talk about this later, let's solve the problem at hand first." Gu Fan replied happily.
"Uh~ which one is the enemy? Or are they both?" Tony also knew the severity of the situation, pointing at the two huge green and gray monsters rushing at each other below.
"The ugly gray monster is the enemy, the green one is Dr. Banner after transformation." Gu Fan explained.
"Ah? Speaking of which, Dr. Banner's skin color is really eco-friendly~ But this battle is just right to test how powerful my new Armor is." Before he finished speaking, Tony flew forward and began to attack Abomination.
"Hmm, I won't remind him first, let this arrogant guy suffer a bit, hahaha, then he will hold his breath and find ways to enhance the Armor. If you want a donkey to run, just hang a carrot in front of it. Hehehe..." Gu Fan laughed cunningly.
Hulk and Abomination were trading blows, and the destructive power to the street increased greatly! But I don't know if it was because of the inhibitor or because the anger value wasn't enough, Hulk didn't completely gain the upper hand.
Tony also fired hand cannons and various small weapons like Gu Fan, although the power was indeed much stronger. But it didn't help the battle situation much. Instead, he was hit by boulders and cars thrown by Abomination.
Tony was so angry that he kept cursing: "This physical defense, this data, how is this TM possible?!"
The smart General Ross on the helicopter seemed to have regained his confidence instantly, raised his chin proudly, thinking the advantage was with him!
With two Iron Men, it didn't matter which one was Stark, and there was the addition of Hulk. Abomination would definitely be defeated!
So he pretentiously let the soldiers fly the helicopter closer and strafe Abomination with machine guns.
Abomination, who had been punched by Hulk using a car hood and had a few teeth knocked out, looked at Hulkcoldly: "Is that all you've got?"
Under the violent counterattack of anger, he suppressed Hulk and sent him flying. Then he jumped up and destroyed the helicopter that was attacking him.
The helicopter crashed to the ground, severely damaged, and fuel was leaking everywhere. Watching General Ross, his girlfriend, and the soldiers inside, they were all full of despair, about to be buried in fire and explosion.
The returning Hulk used his classic move, clapping his hands forward forcefully. To everyone's surprise, the powerful palm wind actually extinguished the fierce flames!
Hulk, who had just caught his breath, was firmly entangled by Abomination using a large chain, and he couldn't break free for a while.
Tony's weapons couldn't cause decisive fatal damage to Abomination either. The battlefield situation suddenly plummeted!
Just when the situation seemed to be collapsing. Gu Fanflew down to the ground silently.
Then, to the shock of Tony and others, he actually took off the Armor and was only wearing black casual sportswear.
He walked leisurely towards Abomination!