Virginia.
Culver University.
A barely noticeable transparent spider silk clung to the tip of the university tower, seemingly disappearing under the refraction of sunlight.
Gwen held onto Ye Li, her slender arms tightly wrapped around the waist she was infatuated with, swinging to the highest point of the university.
"Li, why did we come all the way here?"
Gwen placed her hand on her forehead, gazing at the sunlit campus, curious to see how a university differed from her high school.
This was her first time in Virginia, and being here with Ye Li gave her a feeling of a sweet couple's trip.
Ye Li said leisurely, "Nothing much, just here to see the effects of the serum. Also, to broaden your horizons."
"Broaden my horizons?"
Gwen thought he meant "broaden her horizons" as in "taking her out to have fun," and she pouted coquettishly, "Hmph~ ╯^╰ If you wanted to broaden my horizons, you should have taken me somewhere romantic~ So stingy!"
'Uh, I think we're on different wavelengths here…'
If it was Gwen acting spoiled—
Ye Li was quite indulgent.
He didn't explain further and instead coaxed her, "How about I take you to Monaco next time? There's a racing event."
"Racing?"
"Not interested."
Gwen puffed her cheeks... So dense!
...She wasn't interested in racing at all... Li was bullying her by not caring even though she liked him so much!
'Sigh, sometimes Gwen is really hard to please~'
But it was fine.
Ye Li had plenty of ways to deal with girls.
He subtly controlled the airflow, sweeping through the flowerbeds of Culver University—
A gentle breeze carried various flower petals up to the tip of the tower.
"Petals? So beautiful~"
Gwen paused for a moment before reaching out to catch a pure white petal swirling around her. She smiled with delight, "Li, I didn't expect this place to be so romantic~"
"Indeed... I'm surprised too..."
Ye Li casually responded and took the opportunity to lean in... lowering his head...
Golden strands of hair fluttered~
Gwen obediently removed the headpiece of her suit, closed her beautiful eyes, and offered her soft lips to her beloved...
"What's up with the wind today?"
"Oh my god... the greenbelt flowers have all been blown bald..."
The unusual wind stirred up by Ye Li sparked discussions among students, who figured the school administration would be furious.
"You boys are really something~"
A girl gazed at the sea of petals in the air, eyes filled with hearts, "Don't you think it's romantic?"
"Of course, my sweetheart~"
The guy next to her tried to take advantage of the moment for a kiss, "Look, it's so romantic, we should..."
"Hey! I haven't agreed to date you yet!"
The girl shoved him away, clearly uninterested in him.
However.
Across various corners of the campus.
More couples were drawn in by the floating petals and began kissing...
If one could see the whole scene from above.
They would witness a remarkable sight—
As if Ye Li and Gwen, the perfect couple atop the tower, were leading the young lovers below...
Bruce Banner and Betty Ross, who were about to part ways, were also affected by the atmosphere.
Betty leaned in towards Bruce… intending to kiss him goodbye—
But Bruce painfully stopped her...
He was afraid that if his heartbeat got too fast... that big guy would come out again...
The couples below were still kissing.
Meanwhile, Ye Li let go of Gwen and said, "Just kissing isn't enough, I want more~ Gwen."
"Hmm?"
Gwen blinked her pretty eyes innocently, as if she were a naive girl who understood nothing~
But her body...
…didn't need Ye Li to explain. She instinctively bent her slender legs and stood on the tips of her indigo-colored combat boots…
Though the suit had been upgraded, its colors remained the same. The indigo-colored soles of her suit were designed after her original ballet shoes.
Ye Li thought: Still the same formula, still the same familiar uniform temptation~
Big head dad finished kissing~
Now it's little head son's turn~
'Huh, that's... Ross has already arrived...'
With the skilled Gwen.
Ye Li didn't need to do anything at this moment.
His hands were free.
Seeing a few military vehicles ambushing Bruce in the distance, he couldn't help but feel playful…
Strengthened Rooster Talisman, Telekinesis!
Wou—wou—!
As soon as Bruce stepped out of the university, he heard the roaring sounds of vehicles approaching him—
Turning his head, he saw several military armored vehicles!!
Run!!
[Damn it, the sniper won't be in position for another three minutes.]
Ross questioned over the comms: [Who acted without orders?]
[Sir, the vehicles are out of control!]
…..
Dun dun, dun dun.....
Dun dun, dun dun
Bruce ran desperately, but in the end, Ross's soldiers surrounded him in a corridor from both sides.
[He's been cornered.]
Ross ordered: [Fire two tear gas canisters inside!]
Clang~ Clang~
As two tear gas canisters clattered into the corridor, releasing thick white smoke, Bruce's eyes began turning green…
"Oh, it's starting."
Ye Li stopped enjoying the moment, patted Gwen's soft shoulder, and said, "Gwen, look over there."
"Hmm?"
Gwen turned her head with a cute pout, then immediately spit out in shock—
"Pfft—! What is that!?"
She saw a giant green monster head smashing through the corridor's glass window, letting out an earth-shattering roar!!
"ROAR!!————!!!"
Ye Li watched Hulk wreak havoc and smiled at Gwen, "Opened your eyes now?"
"So, this is what you meant... What kind of monster is that?"
Gwen wiped the corner of her mouth defiantly, "Is it really that strong? Do you need me to take care of it?"
She thought that although this monster was scary, it was probably on the same level as the Lizard...
"Don't rush."
Ye Li stopped her and said, "Look closely. Whose soldiers are those?"
Gwen looked in confusion, "That's... General Ross?"
Her smart little brain quickly pieced things together, "He gave that guy the serum just to fight this monster?"
"That's not just a monster, Gwen."
Ye Li didn't hide it from her and said directly, "That's Dr. Banner."
There was nothing to hide about it.
"Another doctor?"
Gwen didn't know much about Banner. She had only seen Bruce Banner's name in academic papers.
Right now, the biggest thought in her mind was—
'Why are all these monsters former doctors… Dr. Connors was like this too… Experiments are so dangerous… They turn people green…'
"Alright, Gwen, record all of this."
Ye Li became serious and said, "Gather the data. Also… I think S.H.I.E.L.D. will trade some intel for this. Fury will like it."
Gwen nodded, gathered her shoulder-length blonde hair, and her suit's headpiece automatically re-covered her head.
After doing this.
She commanded the suit's AI, "'Ghost,' activate video analysis mode."
[Activated]
The lenses of her Ghost-Spider suit displayed streams of data...
After a while.
Seeing Blonsky able to tangle with the newly transformed Hulk for a few moments.
Ye Li nodded in satisfaction at his own creation. "The effect is pretty good."
You have to know.
Even artillery bullets hitting the Hulk are like peanuts hitting an ordinary person.
Being able to reach this level is already excellent.
But Ye Li knew.
Blonsky wouldn't be satisfied.
…..
Then came—
The helicopter angered Hulk, who knocked it down, and it happened to be falling toward the approaching Betty.
Amidst the flames, Hulk protected Betty.
The battle was over.
Ye Li had no interest in watching the ensuing family drama. After glancing at the sky, he left with Gwen.
Boom!
Thunder suddenly roared.
A heavy downpour started.
…..
Time flies~
Back in New York.
"Li."
Gwen was deeply impressed by the trip. "Where do you think that big guy will go next?"
Ye Li operated the computer in front of him and replied flatly, "Here. New York."
"What~?"
Gwen, who was taking off her dress, asked in confusion upon hearing this, "Why? Why would he come here...?"
Ye Li didn't reply. He turned the laptop around for her to see.
The screen displayed some information———
[...Mr. Blue...Dr. Samuel Sterns...Grayburn College...]
"Inform Jessica and the others. if a green monster appears on the streets, don't interfere. Someone will take care of it."
"Oh..."
Gwen nodded blankly, still not quite understanding what was going on...?
Seeing her rare clueless expression.
Ye Li closed the laptop and walked over...
"Eh!?"
"Li!"
"Wait a moment!~"
…..
"In the blink of an eye, several days passed."
New York City, Harlem.
Night.
"Roar!!—!!!"
"Howl!!—!!!"
Hulk and Abomination fought relentlessly, their roars echoing through the air. Their fierce battle, with punches landing solidly, sent them flying from one end of the street to the other.
…..
On a distant rooftop.
Dressed as the Black Spider, Ye Li tilted his head slightly, watching with a leisurely demeanor. He didn't intervene and instead gradually faded into transparency, disappearing...
When he reappeared, he was already inside "Mr. Blue" Dr. Samuel Sterns' laboratory.
He scanned the surrounding glass cabinets, which contained numerous samples of Banner's blood—quite a large stock...
Ye Li waved his hand.
The glass cabinets shattered one after another, and blood sample bags flew out, circling around him.
Whether useful or not, it was best to take the easy spoils first.
"Hmm..."
Samuel Sterns, who had been knocked to the ground by Blonsky, was bleeding from his head...
By sheer coincidence... Banner's blood from an overhead glass container dripped onto Sterns' forehead.
His head began to swell rapidly, and if nothing unexpected happened, he was about to become the supervillain "The Leader."
However, something unexpected was about to happen...
Dizzy and disoriented, Sterns saw the black figure in front of him stealing his Banner blood samples. Anxiously, he reached out and grabbed a corner of Ye Li's trench coat, "Mine... This is mine...!!"
Bang!!—!
With a casual kick, Ye Li put an end to the birth of a supervillain.
Then, his figure flickered.
He took all the blood samples with him.
…..
The next day.
Ghost Spider Club.
[According to reports... In the suburbs of New York City, District 121... Two unidentified green monsters... Have caused massive destruction...]
"What's wrong with New York?"
Peter watched the news and stuffed a handful of popcorn into his mouth. "Monsters like these are everywhere now."
Ever since he was traumatized by Venom last time.
He had been staying obediently at the club, doing odd jobs with Ned.
After all, the green scales left on his face.
Only here could he be accepted.
It could barely be explained as an "extraordinary human" trait.
And Peter's own brilliant scientific mind was somewhat helpful to the club's research division.
"Who wouldn't agree?"
Ned reached over and grabbed a handful of popcorn from Peter's hand, commenting, "Look at these super-criminals—what can the military even do against them? I think it's still up to our club's Goddesses."
"You're right! Long live Ghost Spider!"
"Oh-ho!"
"I bet Boss Jessica could take down those two monsters in three punches!"
"Three punches? One punch is enough!"
"Exactly! Exactly!"
People around the bar raised their glasses in agreement!
"Hey, come on, don't exaggerate."
"Those two green hulks don't look easy to deal with. What if our Goddess gets hurt?"
"...You've got a point. It's best not to let the president and the others take risks."
This was one of the more rational fans.
The club was much livelier now, with fans and members coming and going.
"You guys should talk less."
Mary Jane swirled the glass in her hand and lectured them, "Gwen taught me a Chinese phrase—'The tall tree catches the wind.' Do you understand?"
Understand?
Of course not.
They were just casual club members here to relax; who would just happen to know Chinese? So, they continued joking around.
Mary Jane rolled her eyes helplessly, took a sip of her drink, and then saw—
Barbara walking past her, carrying a suitcase...
"Barbara?"
Mary Jane asked curiously, "Are you moving out again?"
Barbara had been having a great time at the club. She had moved in on February 6th, with the condition that she occasionally assist Skye.
"No~ no~ no~"
Barbara waved her finger and flaunted a ticket in front of Mary Jane. "I'm going to Monaco~"
"What?"
Mary Jane's eyes widened. "You sneaky fox! Are you trying to have a secret meeting with the vice president?!"
She knew that Ye Li was also going to Monaco and had even used some connections to sign up for a competition.
The most crucial part!
—Ye Li was going alone, and neither Jessica nor Gwen was going!
It was hard for Mary Jane not to suspect Barbara's motives...
Barbara stubbornly said, "Can't I just go for fun? I'm not talking to you anymore—I have a flight to catch~"
Of course, she had gotten wind of the news and wanted to seize this chance to be alone with Ye Li and investigate him!
But how could she ever admit that to Mary Jane~
"Hmph~ hm hm hm~"
Barbara hummed a little tune pretentiously and strode eastward out the door—toward the international airport.
…..
Tony: [Li, my private jet is about to take off. Are you planning to go to Monaco on your own?]
[I'll go by myself. No need to wait for me, I still have some matters to take care of.]
Tony: [OK, Monaco—see you there.]
[Mm.]
Ye Li ended his call with Tony, then looked at the researcher handling Banner's blood and asked, "How's it going?"
The researcher shook his head. "Honestly, there won't be any breakthroughs for now, boss."
"Then just store it for now."
"Yes."