The System's notification rang in Xiao Han's mind, interrupting his thoughts.
He opened his eyes slightly, his fingers gently caressing the surface of the Mind Stone, its eerie yellow light reflecting in his pupils.
"System, bring up the exchange list."
Ding! The store items have been updated, here are the recommended exchange options:
[Kryptonian Biotic Field Upgrade Module (Points), enhances Biotic Field defense, can withstand Dimensional Level attacks. (The host can also upgrade it slowly on their own.)]
[Doomsday Cell Sample (Points), after fusion, gain Doomsday-level regeneration and evolution abilities.]
[Anti-Monitor Armor (Points), Multiverse Level armor, can contend against Supreme Beings.]
Xiao Han's gaze swept over the list, finally settling on the first item, the only one he could afford.
"Exchange Kryptonian Biotic Field Upgrade Module."
[Ding! Exchange successful, remaining Growth Points: 0.] [Beginning fusion...]
In an instant, a burst of searing energy erupted from Xiao Han's body, golden light flowing across his skin like liquid.
He grunted, his muscles tightening slightly, feeling the intense changes at the cellular level.
The structure of the Biotic Field was reorganizing, the previously invisible barrier gradually solidifying, even forming a faint golden aura around him.
[Fusion complete.]
Xiao Han slowly exhaled, raised his hand, and gently clenched his fist.
"Buzz!"
The air in his palm vibrated, and the intensity of his Biotic Field increased several times. He could even sense the subtle fluctuations of the surrounding space.
"Not bad," he said, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly. "At least I won't be helpless if I encounter a Dimensional Devourer."
He glanced at the sky. The sunlight shone on him, a comfortable feeling, like soaking in a hot spring.
Gradually, he closed his eyes.
Time passed slowly, and the setting sun gilded his sharply defined profile.
He closed his eyes, his breathing even and deep. His chest, beneath his black short-sleeved shirt, rose and fell with each breath. The lines of each muscle were as perfect as a classical Greek sculpture.
Wanda had come to the terrace at some point, standing to the side, her gaze unconsciously fixed on Xiao Han.
The sea breeze gently caressed her red hair as she watched Xiao Han sleeping, a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth.
This man was strong, mysterious, yet in subtle ways, he gave her a sense of security she'd never known.
He saved her from hell, taught her to control her power, and even… was willing to understand her past.
Thinking of this, Wanda's heart beat a little faster, and her fingertips moved unconsciously.
"His eyelashes are so long..."
This thought suddenly popped into her head, and she found it a little funny.
But her gaze couldn't leave Xiao Han's face.
Driven by some unseen force, she slowly reached out a hand, her fingertips moving towards Xiao Han's cheek.
Her heartbeat echoed in her ears, and the crimson energy at her fingertips flickered slightly, as if betraying her true intentions.
Just as her fingers were about to touch Xiao Han.
"If you want to touch, just do it openly, don't sneak around while I'm asleep."
Xiao Han suddenly spoke, his eyes still closed, a curve forming at the corner of his mouth.
Wanda's hand froze in mid-air, her cheeks instantly flushed red, and the crimson energy exploded into a small spark.
"I, I was just..." She stammered, trying to explain, but saw Xiao Han slowly open his eyes, his golden pupils slightly glinting in the sunset, with a mischievous smile.
"Just what?" He lazily propped up his chin.
Wanda, embarrassed, retracted her hand, a blush spreading from her cheeks to her ears: "I just saw a mosquito on your face!"
"Oh?" Xiao Han raised an eyebrow, his smile deepening. "Do you want to help me swat it?"
She stammered, trying to pull her hand back, but Xiao Han gently tugged, and she lost her balance, falling into his arms.
Xiao Han's voice sounded in her ear: "I can see better at this distance."
Wanda scrambled to sit up, but at the moment she met his gaze, she froze. In those calm eyes, her figure was clearly reflected.
"Why are you running?" Xiao Han chuckled softly, his voice carrying a lazy teasing tone.
"I didn't say you couldn't touch."
Wanda's heart skipped a beat, scarlet energy uncontrollably swirling around her, mirroring her current flustered state.
"I didn't!" She shook off his hand, her face flushed, and hurried away, her retreating figure almost looking like a flight.
Xiao Han watched her disappear at the stairwell, chuckled softly, and reclined back in his chair, hands behind his head.
"Turing," he said casually.
"Yes, sir," the AI butler's voice responded gently.
"Increase the difficulty level in the training room by one." A playful smile still lingered on Xiao Han's lips.
"So someone doesn't have excess energy and keeps thinking about things they shouldn't."
Wanda, who had just arrived at the stairwell, rolled her eyes upon hearing that.
"I'm not afraid," she said with a smile playing on her lips.
Xiao Han arrived at the underground laboratory. The Nanotechnology automatically sensed his presence, and the lights lit up one by one, illuminating the advanced space that rivaled Stark Industries' research center.
He waved his hand, and a holographic projection unfolded on the central workbench.
The data stream of the System's reward, the Complete Kryptonian Technology, flowed in the air like a galaxy.
"Turing, establish an independent database with the highest level of encryption," Xiao Han said, tapping his fingertips. The data stream began to classify and reorganize.
"Established, sir," Turing's voice echoed in the laboratory.
"Technology detected, covering fields such as energy, bioengineering, and space physics, far exceeding the current technological level of Earth."
Xiao Han's gaze locked onto the [Biotic Field Upgrade Theory].
This was the Kryptonians' ultimate research result on the Biotic Field.
His super-brain rapidly analyzed the information, data streams flowing across his pupils.
"So that's how it is..." he murmured, "The Biotic Field isn't just a defensive barrier; it can also interfere with Space Structure."
He raised his hand, and a golden Biotic Field condensed in his palm, no longer a transparent barrier, but instead a ripple-like energy.
With his thoughts, the Biotic Field began to distort the surrounding space, causing ripples to appear in the air.
"Space Folding?" Xiao Han narrowed his eyes, trying to compress the Biotic Field to its limit.
"Buzz"
The air in the lab suddenly trembled, and a tiny black hole appeared in the space within his palm, only to vanish instantly.
"Sir, abnormal energy readings!" Turing warned immediately.
"That spatial disturbance just now was enough to tear apart ordinary matter!"
Xiao Han retracted his Biotic Field, deep in thought: "Looks like I need more precise control."
He turned to another technology, the [Solar Energy Absorption Efficiency Optimization].
Kryptonians had long researched how to maximize the use of Stellar Energy. While Xiao Han's steel body could absorb sunlight, there was still room for improvement in efficiency.
"Turing, simulate adjustments to the solar radiation spectrum."
A holographic projection immediately displayed the energy absorption curve within Xiao Han's body, along with the optimized theoretical model.
"According to calculations, your energy storage speed can be increased by 300% after optimization, and the maximum output will increase by 50%," Turing reported.
Xiao Han nodded and walked towards the solar simulation chamber in the corner of the laboratory.
This was a device Tony had specially made for him based on artificial sun technology, capable of simulating stellar radiation of different intensities.
He took off his shirt, revealing his strong physique, his muscle lines looking sculpted under the blue light of the simulation chamber.
Lying in the chamber, he closed his eyes, "Activate the highest intensity."
"Warning, this mode has not yet undergone safety tests," Turing reminded.
"Execute."
"Buzz!"
The simulation chamber instantly lit up with blinding white light, as if solar energy was pouring down!
Xiao Han's skin surface displayed faint golden patterns, spreading across his body like circuits.
His cells were frantically absorbing energy; every molecule within him was vibrating, reorganizing, and evolving...
After ten minutes, the simulation chamber automatically shut down. Xiao Han opened his eyes, golden light swirling in his pupils.
He slowly sat up, clenched his fist, and felt the surging power within him.
"Not bad," he said with a slight smile.
Suddenly, the laboratory door was pushed open, and Wanda peeked in, "Xiao, I just felt an energy fluctuation... Wow."
Her gaze landed on Xiao Han's bare upper body, and she instantly forgot what she was going to say.
Xiao Han leaned lazily against the side of the Solar Simulation Chamber: "It's not a good habit to peek at other people's training, Miss Maximoff."
Wanda's ears burned, and she pretended to be calm: "I'm here to tell you that dinner is ready... If you're busy, I can eat first."
Xiao Han chuckled, picked up a black shirt from the side, and put it on, casually buttoning a few buttons: "Let's eat together, I'm just hungry."
Wanda watched him walk towards her, her heart rate unconsciously accelerating.
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