Chapter 39 of 100

Chapter 39

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Some people say that Xiao Bao's book is too bland. Yes, Xiao Bao knows that's true.

In Xiao Bao's view, it's unrealistic for a loser otaku to immediately think about dominating after entering a dangerous world like Marvel.

First, ensure self-preservation, then accumulate strength. Only when there is enough power can one realistically take the path of domination.

Don't worry, the groundwork is almost in place, and the protagonist is about to rise.

Unfortunately, there are no recommendations next week, but I hope everyone can continue to support the book.

Bookmarks, recommendations, rewards, and so on, any amount will make Xiao Bao happy. Thank you.

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As a senior agent, reading people's expressions is one of the most basic skills.

Phil Coulson, who easily saw the problem from someone's expression, hurriedly said:

"Liu, if you have a better way, please tell me."

"There is a way, but this method involves a lot of things, and I'm afraid S.H.I.E.L.D. won't agree." Seeing the fish take the bait, Liu Rui'an finally revealed his intentions.

"What exactly is the method, and why would it involve S.H.I.E.L.D.?" Phil Coulson asked, puzzled.

Knowing that with the other party's temperament and methods, even if it involved an idol, he wouldn't easily fall for it or violate work principles, Liu Rui'an shook his head and said:

"This matter is complicated and hard to explain in a short time. I can only tell you that to truly restore Agent Carter's youth, just the gene optimization fluid isn't enough. We also need two people and a special item."

Seeing that the other party didn't want to delve deeper into the matter, Phil Coulson pondered for a moment and asked:

"Who are the people? What is the item?"

"Werner Reinhardt, a former high-ranking official of HYDRA and also a scientist," Liu Rui'an said.

"Werner Reinhardt?" Facing this unfamiliar name, Phil Coulson asked.

"Yes, in 1989, this Werner Reinhardt was transferred from the S.S.R. base's 'rat' prison under the identity of a German researcher." Liu Rui'an nodded and continued:

"In 1999, Deputy Minister Pierce approved his release for medical reasons, and after that, there were no more records of Werner Reinhardt."

"A year later, Werner Reinhardt, who had changed his name, accent, and appearance, reappeared as Daniel Whitehall."

Phil Coulson, who had picked up on the key information, didn't rush to ask about the relationship between Deputy Minister Pierce and this former HYDRA official, but instead asked:

"But what does this have to do with treating Peggy Carter?"

Knowing that some things are better experienced than just talked about, Liu Rui'an deliberately left a suspense and said:

"Trust me, Phil. Once you find the information on Werner Reinhardt and Daniel Whitehall, you'll understand why I mentioned him."

Phil Coulson, sensing that there was definitely a problem, perhaps even a big one, and seeing the other party's expression, knew that further questioning wouldn't yield any answers. After a moment's thought, he asked:

"Then who is the other person?"

"The other person is called Skye, a young woman, a member of the Rising Tide organization, and a hacking expert."

As Liu Rui'an continued to explain, he looked at the other party with a playful expression.

As expected, upon hearing Skye's name and related information, Phil Coulson's expression couldn't help but change.

This reaction immediately confirmed for Liu Rui'an that the other party definitely knew or had at least heard of Skye, but he pretended not to notice this unusual reaction.

"And what about the other item?" Phil Coulson, whose expression quickly returned to normal, continued to ask.

"The first 084 special item collected by the S.S.R., which I call the Obelisk," Liu Rui'an answered cooperatively.

"Your point is, with these two people and the Obelisk, we can solve Agent Carter's problem?" Phil Coulson asked, temporarily setting aside his doubts.

"Trust me, Phil. I am always very rigorous in scientific research and never joke about it," Liu Rui'an said seriously, nodding.

At this moment, Steve Rogers, who had just finished reminiscing with Peggy Carter, pushed his beloved into the corridor.

"Can we start?" Steve Rogers asked.

"We can, but you need to be prepared to wait," Liu Rui'an replied, nodding.

Soon, Peggy Carter was taken into the medical room that had been prepared, while Steve Rogers and Phil Coulson were left outside.

After nearly thirty minutes of examination and treatment, Liu Rui'an, dressed in a white research uniform, returned to the medical room.

"How is Peggy?" Steve Rogers asked anxiously.

"She's fine. The initial treatment was very effective. Agent Carter has entered a deep sleep, which is very beneficial for recovery," Liu Rui'an said with a smile, understanding the other party's concern.

"Can I see her?" Steve Rogers asked, knowing that the treatment would be a long process.

"Yes, but don't wake her up," Liu Rui'an said, nodding and stepping aside to open the medical room door.

Watching through the observation window as Steve Rogers gently looked at the woman on the bed, Liu Rui'an and Phil Coulson were silent for a while.

"Liu, what does Skye have to do with treating Peggy?" Phil Coulson finally couldn't hold back and asked.

"Phil, before you understand the relationship between the first 084 item and Werner Reinhardt, it's best not to ask me this question," Liu Rui'an said, shaking his head, knowing what the other party was worried about.

"I understand," Phil Coulson said, nodding, though it wasn't clear if he truly understood or not.

With Peggy Carter's appearance, not only did the previous transaction conditions hold, but the blood sample obtained from Steve Rogers was quickly delivered to Liu Rui'an.

Even Steve Rogers, under the pretext of accompanying Peggy, temporarily stayed in the Umbrella Technology building.

It's not clear what Nick Fury was thinking, but when faced with Steve Rogers' request, he not only agreed but also entrusted the task of psychological counseling and treatment for this old hero directly to Liu Rui'an.

Liu Rui'an didn't refuse this task and didn't even mention a fee.

Every day, besides following up on Peggy Carter's treatment, he spent time reminiscing with Steve Rogers about the past and, under the pretext of recording data, rigorously trained him with various exercises.

Although the "Divine Blood" had far surpassed the Super Soldier Serum in effectiveness, after testing, Liu Rui'an had to admit that the serum had its unique merits.

At the very least, the data Steve Rogers displayed largely represented the limits of human potential.

Of course, these limits were relative to ordinary people.

With the blood sample from Captain America, it didn't take long for Liu Rui'an to use his technology to synthesize a new generation of Super Soldier Serum, or rather, a new generation of gene optimization fluid, Titan.

Titan, which included Asgardian blood genes, was much easier to use than the original Super Soldier Serum. It didn't require exposure to radiation; an injection was enough.

In terms of effectiveness, under deliberate limitations, it wouldn't be much stronger than the original.

However, Liu Rui'an didn't plan to use Titan on a large scale, at least not in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

After leaving the only sample intended for Peggy Carter, Liu Rui'an erased all the data, including the formula.

Initially, Liu Rui'an thought that after proposing the requirements for Werner Reinhardt, Skye, and the Obelisk to Phil Coulson, he would quickly get a response.

But unexpectedly, even as the time for the next穿越 (time travel) approached, S.H.I.E.L.D. remained tight-lipped, as if the matter never existed.

While Liu Rui'an wasn't surprised by this reaction, he was somewhat disappointed.

After all, since coming to this world and quickly gaining a certain level of strength, Liu Rui'an had been very friendly to S.H.I.E.L.D.

The sample of gene optimization fluid, the proactive placement of Maria Hill by his side, the various pieces of intelligence traded to S.H.I.E.L.D., and even the search for Captain America, all these actions, even if they were transactions and had his own calculations, still demonstrated Liu Rui'an's sincerity and goodwill.

But this sincerity and goodwill did not earn him further trust and cooperation; instead, it led to increasing suspicion and vigilance. In such a situation, it was strange for Liu Rui'an to feel good.

While S.H.I.E.L.D.'s reaction could be understood, after all, they weren't a charity or a business organization but a national-level spy organization, it was different to be a bystander and to be the one affected.

Thus, the plan to use a time travel opportunity to obtain a material that could grant near-immortality in another world was directly canceled by Liu Rui'an.

Since the item wasn't needed immediately, it was better to use the two months of travel time to do something more beneficial, like upgrading the Starling's hardware.

Moreover, after thoroughly losing faith in S.H.I.E.L.D. and realizing that he no longer needed to use NZT series drugs, which made him "stupid" in many ways, S.H.I.E.L.D.'s attitude and all plans fundamentally changed.

If Nick Fury, as the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., truly understood the changes in Liu Rui'an's decisions and the consequences of these changes, he would certainly not hesitate to show more sincerity and goodwill.

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