Li Chengfeng originally wanted to contact the Science Babies Duo to ask them for help.
However, to ensure nothing went wrong, Coulson unexpectedly contacted Tony Stark.
Wasn't he in Metropolis with Louise Lane?
Unexpectedly, Coulson actually called over this playboy.
Honestly, calling for help when something happens is a great habit of the Federal Bureau of Investigation now.
After all, the Federal Bureau of Investigation's biggest advantage right now is its large number of Agents.
"Aren't You also with Coulson? Coulson called You with just one phone call."
"I just think it's easier to communicate with a front-bald guy than a completely bald Black Egg," Tony Stark quipped, then his voice became serious, "The hacker lady just sent the audio file while she was escaping, and I'm working with Coulson's two Science Babies to figure out how to neutralize 'Centipede'!".
"Adrenaline! Emotional instability leading to a surge in adrenaline will accelerate the violent reaction of that stitched-together Extremis virus inside 'Centipede'!"
Li Chengfeng said, glancing at Mike Peterson, whose orange-red veins were lighting up again, knowing he couldn't hesitate any longer, he directly opened a portal and stepped through it with Mike Peterson.
"Li... Holy crap!"
Tony Stark, who had just been talking to Li Chengfeng on the communicator, turned his head and was startled into cursing by Li Chengfeng's sudden appearance in front of him.
"You're really something! You brought this human thermobaric bomb directly into the airborne command center! Are You planning to send your entire Coulson Team to heaven!?"
The portal's destination was the laboratory above the Coulson Team's airborne command center, where at the moment there were only Fitz, Jemma, the two Science Babies, plus Tony Stark, the big foreign aid.
Li Chengfeng activated his Green Lantern transformation while taking the opportunity to retort to Tony Stark.
"What nonsense! I could take him to a desolate place, but even if You figure out a solution, can You get there in time?"
Then, barriers formed by Will Green Light locked Mike Peterson inside, layer after layer.
Of course, he wouldn't joke with his own people's lives; under the Will Green Light barrier, he had absolute certainty that not even a trace of the explosion would escape.
From the very beginning, the difficulty of this matter had always been to save Mike Peterson's life.
"Fitz, and Jemma, now is your chance!"
"Oh my God... Listen, his emotions are linked to radiation metabolism, so all methods to calm his emotions can only delay the self-detonation time..."
Fitz was a bit flustered; it was his first time truly encountering such a crisis.
"Don't repeat information I already know!" Li Chengfeng exhaled deeply, then used a calm voice to guide the two Science Babies, who were clearly in a panic, "Don't be afraid; I can guarantee that even if he explodes, it won't endanger anyone present! Since it's related to emotions and adrenaline, then let him play dead! Didn't You design a tranquilizer gun?"
"Right!" Jemma immediately grabbed the prototype of the tranquilizer gun from the side, "But the power hasn't been adjusted yet..."
"Truly a genius design... I'll take it from here."
Tony Stark took the tranquilizer gun, and through Jarvis's scan, the design blueprint of the tranquilizer gun and the composition of the bullet instantly appeared before his eyes.
"Hmm... To achieve perfect suspended animation, your bullets need less paralysis and more rigor mortis... Adding some low-toxicity sea snake venom should achieve the ideal level."
"There's ready-made sea snake venom in the lab!" Jemma immediately took out a sample of sea snake venom from her biological experimental area, "But this sea snake venom is too potent and needs to be diluted."
"Dilute it twenty... No! Fifty times! Your previously made bullets are already very close to the desired effect; only fine-tuning is needed to achieve the required effect!"
Tony Stark made a decisive decision.
Li Chengfeng looked at the scene before him and nodded slightly.
Coulson's choice of who to call was brilliant!
Although according to the original plot of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, the Science Babies Duo would successfully develop a perfect suspended animation injection within two hours.
But now, both Skye's storyline and the Coulson Team's characters have changed due to this mixed Universe.
Li Chengfeng was unsure if, even with his hints, Fitz and Jemma of this Universe could successfully develop it.
After all, the original plot only stated that the injection came from the tranquilizer gun's bullet, but it didn't specify how it was adjusted and researched to succeed!
Also, he wasn't sure if Mike Peterson could last as long as in the original plot!
Fortunately, with Tony Stark, a scientist who is almost at the peak of humanity at this stage, assisting, the research and development time was greatly shortened!
Fitz and Jemma immediately began working as requested.
Jemma Simmons was responsible for diluting the snake venom and preparing the injection.
Fitz, considering Mike Peterson's physical enhancement under 'Centipede's' reinforcement, changed the bullet to an impact-activated type that would release and dissolve upon contact with skin, entering the body fluid circulation through the body surface.
Li Chengfeng originally wanted to say that he could actually take the injection himself; given the power difference between him and Mike Peterson, he could directly force the injection into the other party's mouth.
But at a time like this, it's best not to dampen the young people's confidence and initiative.
Tony Stark clearly thought of the same thing, so he didn't offer any suggestions.
And Mike Peterson, after Li Chengfeng's initial strong suppression, although his emotions were still unstable, being enveloped by layers of Will Green Light barriers, he could do nothing but watch everything around him.
After a few minutes of silence, Mike Peterson finally spoke.
"They call You Li? Are You the one in charge?"
"That's right. In this emergency, I have the final say on everything on site and bear all responsibility."
"I see... Then can You have the Federal Bureau of Investigation take care of my son?"
"If You ask me, taking care of a child is best done by the father himself, right? And You don't need to scare yourself; our Coulson Team has gathered the best Federal Bureau of Investigation experts, and we will definitely solve this thing on your hand. So before that, I want to ask You a question."
Mike Peterson gritted his teeth, trying his best not to get too agitated.
Then he nodded with effort, indicating his agreement.
So Li Chengfeng pulled a chair from the laboratory, sat on it, and began to communicate with Mike Peterson in the tone of an interviewer.
"A man named Peter Parker once said, 'With great power comes great responsibility.' You now have power; can You bear the responsibility behind that power and the consequences of gaining it?"
"Although You possess many powers beyond human limits, does your son? Can You guarantee to be by your son's side at all times?"
"What if someone controls You by kidnapping your son, making You do bad things?"
"As far as I know, there's a supervillain called The Clairvoyant who specializes in this kind of thing. Do You know how he'll exploit your value? First, he implants an electronic eye into the controlled target to monitor them while issuing commands to control their actions. After You complete a few missions for him and your limbs are broken, he'll even make You an experimental subject for those mechanically enhanced components..."
Every word from Li Chengfeng made Mike Peterson break out in a cold sweat, his breathing becoming more rapid.
"I don't understand anything You're saying... All I know is that with 'Centipede', I can become strong, and I can do the work of ten people in the factory! This can bring a better life to my family..."
"So, even if it hurts your son, You don't care?"
Li Chengfeng's final rhetorical question left Mike Peterson in a state of confusion and silence.
"I know, making choices is always difficult," Li Chengfeng patted the barrier made of Will Green Light, "But in life, You must make choices to take the next step."
"...I need to ensure my family's livelihood."
"You don't have to worry about that. Even if Centipede is successfully removed, its enhancement to your body is already a given result, but it will degenerate to about thirty percent of its current state over time. Among ordinary humans, few can compare to You. Moreover, You are also a victim of an evil organization, and our Federal Bureau of Investigation has corresponding compensation measures."
Mike Peterson finally emerged from the two extreme emotions of overexcitement and self-pity.
After making the decision to give up the power of "Centipede," it was as if he had let go of the biggest burden in his heart.
Just as Li Chengfeng said, no matter what, You must make a choice to take the next step.
"Li, the power You possess is so terrifying, but why can You be so... calm?"
"That's probably because..."
Li Chengfeng pondered for a moment, then helplessly spread his hands.
"I was born to be a monster who controls power, I guess."
...
Under the pressure of time, although the Science Babies Duo were slightly flustered at first, their hands remained very steady, and they made no mistakes despite speeding up.
Ten minutes later, Coulson arrived at the lab with the rest of the Coulson Team, including Skye and Mike Peterson's son.
"Li! Tony! How's it going?"
"It's at the last step."
Li Chengfeng said, watching Fitz load the injection-filled bullet into the chamber, then his hands trembling as he raised the gun, aiming at Mike Peterson within the barrier.
"Agent Li, please, please remove the barrier."
Li Chengfeng smiled and took the tranquilizer gun from his hand.
"You've done great."
The young man's hands were shaking like he had Parkinson's, and Li Chengfeng didn't dare let him fire that shot.
If he missed and Mike Peterson was stimulated to explode, all their efforts would truly be in vain.
"O-okay..."
Fitz nodded, finally letting out a sigh of relief.
But there was a subtle hint of disappointment between his brows.
Coulson saw all of this.
He knew that Fitz and Jemma were not the type of people who only wanted to bury themselves in research...
The proper place for such people should be the classified research institute called "Sandbox."
And both of them dreamed of becoming excellent field Agents.
This was also why Coulson chose them.
So he patted Fitz and Jemma on the shoulders and said with a smile;
"You two are still far from becoming qualified field Agents. Work hard, the three of You, along with Skye."