After the ordeal at the villa, Su Zhan gave Coulson a straightforward account of what had happened. He explained that Dr. Hall had fallen into the Gravitonium generator, was swallowed by the gravity particles, and then disappeared along with them. Coulson didn't doubt his words; instead, he felt relief that there had been no catastrophic explosion.
Once they were back on the plane, Su Zhan took a hot shower and changed into fresh clothes. As soon as he returned to his room, Skye came in and threw herself into his arms, clinging tightly to him.
"What's wrong?" Su Zhan asked gently, holding her close.
Skye shook her head, her voice trembling. "I'm just glad you're okay… It was really dangerous. I regret it a little. If I had known S.H.I.E.L.D. would be this dangerous, maybe I wouldn't have joined."
Su Zhan smiled softly, patting her back to comfort her. "Don't worry. I'm not that easy to get rid of. Danger is everywhere in this world, Skye. We could be in danger at any time. If you want to avoid danger, the only way is to become stronger. Skye, are you willing to help me?"
"I do, of course I do!" Skye replied without hesitation. "It's just… I don't know how I can help!"
"Of course you can help, and it's important!" Su Zhan reassured her. He walked over, closed the door, and drew Skye to sit down beside him. "You know I can predict the future. Although it's not always under my control, I know the world will face countless huge challenges. S.H.I.E.L.D. isn't as safe as you think. Whether for our own safety or for the world, I think it's necessary to form our own team."
"You want to leave S.H.I.E.L.D.?" Skye asked in surprise.
Su Zhan shook his head. "Not for the time being-at least not until you find the answers you're looking for. Besides, S.H.I.E.L.D. isn't as perfect as you imagine. Instead of relying on them, it's better for us to form our own team, like the Avengers, and keep power in our own hands! So, I want you to help me investigate a few people."
"Although I know who they are, it's not easy to find them, so I have to rely on you!" Su Zhan said with a gentle smile.
"Okay!" Skye agreed readily. She believed in Su Zhan, and even if he wasn't perfect, she would stay by his side.
"The first person we're looking for is a mutant. Her real name is Clarice Ferguson. She's a Bahamas-American mutant with the ability to teleport through time and space!" Su Zhan's first target was Blink, a mutant whose teleportation ability would make finding others much easier. Otherwise, searching for people one by one would take too much time.
"Wait for me!" Skye said, then left the room. A moment later, she returned with her computer and began searching. Soon, information about Blink appeared on the screen. "Is this her?"
"Yes, that's her!" Su Zhan said, surprised and delighted that Skye had found her so quickly-even pinpointing her location via satellite. He hugged Skye happily and kissed her.
"Who else are you looking for?" Skye asked, pleased to have helped Su Zhan.
"Nothing else is urgent right now. I'll find her first, then handle some other things. My dear, I might not be able to stay with you at S.H.I.E.L.D. for a while. Time is running out-I have to build our strength as soon as possible!"
"I understand. Don't worry, I'll take care of myself and find my identity as soon as I can!" Skye nodded.
Su Zhan thought for a moment and said, "I'm afraid I won't be able to hide this from Coulson for long. If he asks, just admit you helped me."
"Is that okay? Will he… will they…" Skye was a little worried.
Su Zhan shook his head. "No, the Avengers are an example. As long as we don't do evil, it'll be fine. In this world, strength speaks loudest. As long as we're strong enough, even S.H.I.E.L.D. will have to respect us."
"That's good!"
"I'm going to find Coulson. I need to ask him for some time off!" Su Zhan smiled, then went to find Coulson.
Coulson had just finished reporting to S.H.I.E.L.D. When he saw Su Zhan, he smiled and asked, "What does our superhero want from me?"
"I need to leave for a while. I'm not sure how long I'll be gone. During this time, I hope you can help take care of Skye," Su Zhan said directly.
Coulson was surprised. "You're leaving again? Can I know why?"
"I can't give you specifics yet. Let's just say… I'm preparing to save the world!" Su Zhan replied.
"Save the world?" Coulson asked quickly. "Did you… predict something?"
"The future is complicated and always changing. I have to do what I must for myself and for those I care about. Coulson, if you trust me, remember my words… S.H.I.E.L.D. is not what you think it is." With that, Su Zhan added, "I'm leaving. Contact me if you need anything!"
He turned and left.
"S.H.I.E.L.D. isn't what I think it is? What do you mean, Su Zhan… you should explain!" Coulson called after him, but by then, the lower hatch of the plane had already opened. Looking at the blue sky, Su Zhan jumped out, vanishing into the unknown, ready to begin the next chapter of his journey.