"Phew~"
Natasha exhaled lightly and smiled, "Mr. Li, you are quite skilled. It seems I'm no match for you~"
If she could have easily defeated Ye Li, Natasha wouldn't have minded showing off a bit.
But judging by Ye Li's performance with that one strike, if she really wanted to fight, she would have to use all her techniques.
Black Widow wouldn't do that.
As an experienced spy, how could she expose her full strength just to prove a point?
"Can you teach me?"
Natasha leaned in slightly, carrying a faint scent of perfume—likely from Britney's Fresh Fruity series.
Ye Li naturally wouldn't refuse—he pulled her in and guided her hand-in-hand on some key points.
Unlike when he taught Cindy and the others, where the young girls would occasionally get shy—
Both Ye Li and Natasha showed no reaction to physical contact, looking completely professional.
However, the people in the ring didn't mind.
But the people outside the ring had a different perception.
Pepper rubbed her forehead—'Why is it that whenever Li is with a beautiful woman, there's always an ambiguous atmosphere in the air…?'
'A walking, breathing, atmosphere-changing machine.'
Tony, on the other hand, felt a bit resentful…
When he taught a beautiful woman, there was hugging and guiding.
When he taught Tony, it was just getting beaten over and over again...
…..
Meanwhile.
Natasha, being guided, was somewhat surprised by the techniques Ye Li was teaching her...
She realized.
With her decades of accumulated combat experience, in just these few minutes, she could still gain new insights.
Her combat skills had been stuck at a bottleneck for a long time, so even a slight improvement was rare and valuable.
Moreover, Natasha sensed that Ye Li had only taught her a little—there was still more she could learn.
Therefore.
Once Ye Li finished teaching her a few moves, she took the initiative to exchange contact information—
"We can continue our exchange~"
Natasha, with her slender fingers, slipped a small piece of paper with her number into Ye Li's pocket and deliberately hinted, "A deeper kind~"
Of course, she was referring to a deeper exchange of combat skills, but she intentionally used a phrase that could be misinterpreted—hoping to use her appearance to lure Ye Li into seeking her out.
…..
After the two exchanged contact information.
Ye Li didn't continue flirting with Natasha. He stepped out of the ring and sat back on the couch.
Compared to Black Widow, he still preferred Gwen and the others—cute, sexy, and obedient girls were much more appealing~
"My turn."
Seeing Ye Li easily impress Natasha,
Tony suddenly got the illusion of "If he can do it, so can I" and stepped into the ring to spar with her.
And then—
Bang!
The ring echoed with a sound.
After figuring out the few moves Tony had learned, Natasha easily took him down.
"Ow....."
Tony sat beside Ye Li, rubbing his back.
"Li, the fighting techniques you taught me aren't working—I can't even beat her."
"Practice more."
Ye Li didn't even lift his eyes. "If I hadn't taught you those moves, she would've taken you down in a single hit."
"What are you looking at?"
Tony peeked over. "Those dancing girls again? Your girls are way prettier than them."
"News."
Ye Li casually showed his phone to Tony to satisfy his curiosity—
[Milwaukee City... Gamma Infection... The patient had consumed a bottle of guarana soda...]
"Oh, that's old news from a while back."
Tony said, "I think the heart-shaped cloud on your side is more interesting than this. Maybe you can create it—girls will definitely like it~"
"Mr. Stark."
Natasha handed the document in front of him, "Your fingerprint is needed here."
"Alright, Pepper, you're the boss now."
After pressing his red fingerprint onto the transfer document—
Tony continued chatting with Ye Li, "Li, are you interested in the races in Monaco?"
"Exciting?"
"This time, it's absolutely thrilling."
…..
The next day.
Under the Ghost Spider Club.
Pharmaceutical Research Institute.
Beep, beep, beep~
Beep~ Beep~ Beep beep~
Tick-tock~ Tick-tock~
Various measurement sounds from instruments intertwined with the humming of machinery, continuously resonating.
Before Walter fled, he secretly passed the Super Soldier Serum knowledge to his daughter. Felicia, in gratitude to Ye Li, handed it over to him.
And with the complete data.
The serum has now been successfully developed.
Next—
As long as weakened and diluted versions continue to be developed and sold as various health supplements—
The money will flow in endlessly.
…..
"Darling~"
"Don't call me that."
Ye Li patted Kate Mara's back lightly and said indifferently.
"Since the task I requested—Ross has already taken care of it. Let him set a time and send someone over for the serum injection."
"How heartless~"
Kate Mara lamented, "You've already had your way with me, can't you treat me a little better?""
"I'll treat you better right away." Ye Li pulled her along and led her to his office in the research institute…
Kate Mara was different from Gwen and the others.
She wasn't a superhero prospect, nor did she have any system-linked [insider] missions.
Ye Li didn't even have much affection for her—it was purely a spur-of-the-moment indulgence.
The reason Kate Mara was still around and hadn't been discarded—one part was her connection with Ross.
The other reason—
Gwen and the others were like the main course—not enough to satisfy him.
This female enforcer, who practically threw herself at him upon first meeting, made for a nice dessert afterward~
And as for Kate Mara, in her own words—
As an elite woman, she wanted to save her purity for an outstanding man, and Ye Li was the one she chose.
So, within seconds of their first meeting, Kate Mara had already decided which hotel to book that night~
…..
"Am I good to you, Kate?"
"Good..."
Kate Mara responded with misty eyes.
She felt she had chosen the right man... Indeed, when it's time to act, one must be decisive—hesitation only leads to defeat...
And as time went on, Kate Mara would feel even more fortunate for the decision she made back then—
By then, people would understand.
Being Ye Li's woman, even without an official title, was an extremely fortunate thing.
"Then bite onto this."
At that moment—
Ye Li placed a round object near Kate Mara's bright red lips, signaling her to bite it.
"What is this?"
From Kate Mara's current angle—
She couldn't clearly see the object near her lips, only that its smell and texture felt somewhat familiar...
Ye Li explained, "It's just your badge that fell beside you."
"Is that so..."
Upon hearing this—
The female enforcer obediently bit down on the badge, which symbolized her sacred profession, holding it tightly between her lips...
Time passed in a flash.
…..
U.S. Military Base.
"General Ross, Li's side is ready."
Kate Mara conveyed Ye Li's message to Ross, "We're just waiting for you to send your men over."
"Very good, Miss Kate, you've done well. But I think... you should get a new badge."
General Ross noticed the bite marks on her badge. Having lived for decades and held a high position, he quickly deduced—
Kate Mara had already become Ye Li's woman.
The information was accurate.
His reputation for being a ladies' man was well-earned.
In fact, the cunning Ross had considered sending his own people to seduce Ye Li.
But the investigation revealed—
Ye Li had very high standards.
After much scrutiny—
Experts analyzed and found—
Only this female enforcer, who wasn't under his command, might catch Ye Li's interest.
So, he had no choice but to arrange for Kate Mara to work with him.
"Alright, but I'll keep this as a souvenir~"
Kate Mara gave a polite smile, tucked her badge back onto her uniform, and turned to leave.
Standing in the shadows, Blonsky spoke, "Will that serum allow me to regain the strength of my youth, sir?"
"Stronger than that. Captain America—you surely know..."
Ross tapped the ash off his cigar, "Your dream is about to come true, soldier."
"Dr. Strange, what is this?"
A doctor in a white coat looked at the ticket in his colleague's hand and exclaimed, "The Monaco racing competition? You're not going to participate, are you? That's too dangerous for doctors like us."
"Relax, I'm just going to unwind. Racing is just a little hobby of mine."
Strange spoke with a hint of arrogance.
"I'll control my speed."
"Competing with professional racers for the championship I'm not that stupid."
"Hopefully, this so-called surgical genius gets crippled!"
"Let's see if he still wears that smug face then!"
Suddenly—
The two talking doctors didn't notice.
Outside their window, not far away—
A slender figure in a yellow robe stood gracefully, an open folding fan mysteriously covering their face...
"Although the timeline has shifted slightly… you will ultimately walk this path… Strange."
…..
Researchers were bustling around.
Gwen, dressed in her Ghost-Spider suit, curiously picked up a vial of serum. "Li, is this Felicia's father's secret?"
"Enhancing the human body… Super Soldier..."
She read the label and was surprised. "No wonder S.H.I.E.L.D. wants this too."
Gwen was also a top student in biological research, so she understood the power of this serum even more.
"No need to be so surprised. This enhancement isn't as strong as yours," Ye Li said.
Ye Li glanced at the black ring on his wrist, which displayed the time. "They're coming."
"Don't worry, Li. With me here, I'll make sure you look good~"
Gwen smirked confidently under her mask.
Today, she was here to back Ye Li up.
To some fans, the Ghost-Spider Club still seemed like a recreational organization.
But in reality, the club had already surpassed the Avengers Initiative, becoming a large-scale superhero organization.
Many businesses under its umbrella created a financial cycle, and several branches were set up in different locations.
With strong fan support, it had even gained some political influence (a uniquely American phenomenon).
Skye had been managing these affairs lately. She was smart and had the potential for it.
After all, in the original comic storyline, Daisy Johnson had even served as S.H.I.E.L.D. director, so managing the club's businesses for Ye Li and Jessica was no problem for her.
Of course, she was just the top decision-maker—there were definitely managers handling operations below her.
In short—
The Ghost-Spider Club was growing rapidly, to the point that even S.H.I.E.L.D. had to take notice.
It was hard to imagine that this club, originally formed by high school students, had grown so fast.
This was due to Ye Li's connections, Stark Industries' assistance, and other factors—not to mention them all.
…..
Soon—
General Ross arrived with his men.
Blonsky was by his side, followed by a squad of armed soldiers.
"General Ross, have your men wait outside."
Ye Li didn't hesitate to show dominance. "Don't scare my researchers."
Click! Click!
Click, click, click!
The soldiers raised their guns in unison.
Gwen narrowed her eyes and moved.
She stepped in front of Ye Li, the purple and pink patterns on her suit glowing. The slightly raised sections on her back suddenly extended outward.
Four thin, mechanical spider limbs extended.
The tips of the mechanical limbs glowed with a hot pink light, resembling four short energy blades—
This was the energy weapon Tony had promised Ye Li (Black Spider) to install in the Ghost-Spider suits.
"You guys stay outside."
A flicker of apprehension passed through Ross's eyes. He ordered his men to lower their weapons and retreat, leaving only a few personal guards.
It wasn't just Ghost-Spider that intimidated him—her club had more than one superhuman.
Not to mention… there was also the notorious Black Spider.
This was the real reason Ross chose to work with Ye Li instead of taking other measures.
"Boss, we need your key here."
The injection staff looked to Ye Li for authorization.
Ye Li unlocked a cryogenic storage container, revealing a small dose of serum inside.
As for injecting Blonsky with the serum… Ye Li knew Ross intended to use him against Banner.
But he didn't really care.
"The injection will be done in two phases."
"One into the deep muscle tissue."
"The other into the bone marrow."
Ye Li explained.
The injection staff prepared the syringe and aimed at Blonsky's neck. "The second one will hurt."
Ssss—
As the serum was injected—
"Ugh!! Ahh—!!"
Even a seasoned soldier like Blonsky couldn't hold back his pain and let out a deep groan.