The Great Demon Lord of the American Comics World

Chapters 132, 157, and 158: He's a father! The true Avengers, assemble!

I do not know how long it has been.

The baby, who was fast asleep in the stroller, was awakened by the aroma of milk filling the room and started crying again.

She cried very hard, clenching her two chubby little fists tightly, kicking her short legs forcefully, and large tears streaming down her face.

Before tonight, such intense crying would have inevitably led to a loss of control over the superpowers, and would have certainly caused Polaris to panic and immediately pick up the baby to comfort him.

But now, the jade pendant, which is shaped like a longevity lock and is worn close to the body, absorbs the superpower fluctuations that are released when the baby cries, making it unable to interact with the outside world. So apart from the baby's cries which are accompanied by a huge amount of mental attack, there has been no other unusual activity.

Of course, Polaris was instinctively startled when the baby started crying.

She was still feeling dizzy and dazed, her body trembling slightly as she was immersed in the afterglow of an out-of-body experience, when the baby's cry jolted her awake and brought her back to her senses.

She tried to get up to check, but as soon as she propped herself up, her body went limp and she collapsed weakly against Li Xingzhou's chest.

Li Xingzhou wrapped one arm around her slender waist and gently stroked her smooth back with the other, his palm radiating spiritual energy to soothe her body and mind. He whispered:
"Don't panic, Xiao Chenxi's superpowers will no longer get out of control."

Hearing his deep voice that could reach the soul and dispel unease, and sensing that there were no signs of superpowers going out of control around her, Polaris finally breathed a sigh of relief. She lay on Li Xingzhou's chest for a while, then struggled to get up.

"She's crying so hard, she's probably hungry again."

Li Xingzhou asked with a smile:
"Didn't we already eat more than an hour ago?"

Polaris jumped off the sofa and explained:
"She has a small appetite and needs to eat many times a day."

As she spoke, she walked naked to the stroller. Just as she was about to bend down to hug the baby, she discovered that her chest, abdomen, and even thighs were covered in stains, as if she had been splashed with milk tea.

Looking back at Li Xingzhou, she saw that he and the sofa were also covered in the same substance. The living room was filled with the scent of milk, and she wondered how much had leaked out.

She was both shy and annoyed, her cheeks slightly flushed as she glared at Li Xingzhou, her brows revealing a rebellious and defiant air that seemed to come from within: "Look what you've done!"

Just as she was about to find a towel to dry herself off, Li Xingzhou made a hand gesture, blew on her lips, and a gentle breeze swept over her body, carrying away the dirt and making her instantly dry and clean.

The breeze swirled around the sofa again, and the sofa and Li Xingzhou's body became dry, leaving only a faint milky scent, still hinting at what had happened before.

Polaris was satisfied, but still gave a soft hum, bent down to pick up the baby, and began to feed him.

The baby stopped crying, clung tightly to the canteen, and began to eat heartily. Polaris sat back on the sofa, feeling the baby's strength as it nursed, and couldn't help but roll her eyes at Li Xingzhou again, somewhat annoyed.
"Baby is having a lot of trouble eating now! It's all your fault."

Li Xingzhou smiled, sat up, wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, rested his chin gently on her shoulder, and watched the baby nurse, saying with a smile:
"Okay, it was indeed my fault. Little Dawn, I wasted a lot of your food, can you forgive me?"

The baby, who was quietly nursing with his eyes closed, suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Li Xingzhou when he heard his voice, a lovely smile appearing on his face.

"Ha, look, she smiled. She likes me."

Polaris was also a little surprised.

Her baby has a bit of a temper. Strangers teasing her, especially while she's eating, will only make her irritable and cry, and then she'll lose control.

Unexpectedly, Li Xingzhou managed to make her laugh with just one sentence. Looking at the baby's happy smile, it seemed that she really liked him.

However, Polaris still stubbornly insisted:

"It's just a coincidence. She's enjoying her milk and in a good mood, which is why she's smiling."

"is it?"

"Of course. My baby won't easily accept strangers."

"Then after she finishes her feeding, can you let me hold her for a bit?"

"Just try it."

As she spoke, she pressed down on Li Xingzhou's hand, which was gently stroking her lower abdomen and was still trying to move further down, and glared at him from behind:
"I'm feeding the baby, don't move around."

"Okay, I won't move."

Li Xingzhou smiled and didn't continue, just quietly watching the baby nurse.

The baby's appetite was indeed small, and he quickly finished eating, burped, and stared at Li Xingzhou with his bright eyes.

Li Xingzhou smiled and said:
"She's looking at me, and I feel like she's expecting me to hug her. Lorna, you promised to let me hug her."

"I'll let you hug me, but you have to get dressed first."

"no problem."

Li Xingzhou quickly got dressed, and then Polaris carefully handed the baby to him:
"Be careful, mimic the way I just held her..."

Li Xingzhou took the baby and held him in the same way that Polaris had held him earlier, supporting the baby's body with his forearm and the baby's neck and back of the head with his palm. Because his arms were stronger and his palms were larger, he looked like he was holding the baby more steadily than Polaris.

He held the baby in his left arm, and used his right index finger to tease the baby's little hand, laughing:
"Little Dawn, my name is Leonard Victor. Will you be my daughter?"

Little Chenxi seemed to understand him. She raised her little hand, gripped his index finger tightly, and made babbling sounds. She looked very happy.

"See? I told you the baby likes me, didn't I?"

Li Xingzhou raised an eyebrow at Polaris.

Polaris looked at him incredulously: "How did you do that?"

Her baby is usually very shy around strangers, so how could she accept him so easily?

"She was born with mutant genes, so perhaps she has extraordinary sensitivity and can sense my kindness towards her?"

Li Xingzhou smiled and said:

“Look how much she likes me. She even wants me to be her father.”

Polaris rolled his eyes, speechless.
"She doesn't know the concept of a father yet."

Li Xingzhou looked at the North Star with a smile:
"Then would you be willing to let her be my daughter and let me be her father?"

Polaris felt a little flustered under his gaze, lowered her head to avoid his eyes, a blush rising on her cheeks. Unconsciously, she twirled a strand of green hair between her fingers and whispered:

"I thought we'd only have this one night together..."

Li Xingzhou raised an eyebrow:
"Why do you think so?"

"Don't think I don't know you're a playboy."

Polaris curled his lip:
"You have a lover who's the heiress of Japan's number one conglomerate, and there are always all sorts of beautiful women around you. And Green is with you too... A playboy like you, isn't it just because you crave novelty that you're with me..."

"You're wrong to think so."

Li Xingzhou lifted her chin, looking into her eyes with a smile:

"Have you forgotten what I said? I'm a great demon king who, once I see someone or something I like, will possess it. Now that you're in my grasp, how could I possibly let you go? Besides... do you think you can leave me now?"

As he spoke, he lowered his head and gently kissed her lips.

That single, gentle kiss sent a shiver of electric shock through Polaris's body. Memories of their previous passionate revelry flooded back, causing a surge of heat in her lower abdomen and an uncontrollable surge of desire. So much so that when Li Xingzhou ended the kiss, she couldn't help but lean forward and give him another quick kiss.

Li Xingzhou held the baby in one arm and cupped her cheek in the other, smiling slightly:
"See, you can't live without me now."

"..."

Polaris was speechless, then recalled Green's assessment of him: his flirting skills were extraordinary and irresistible.

She felt that she was now completely unable to stop herself.

However, she still stubbornly said:
"I don't want to be your secret lover."

"Who do you think I am?"

Li Xingzhou chuckled to himself:
"How could I possibly wrong you into being my secret lover? You will be by my side openly and honestly, and Xiao Chenxi will become my stepdaughter openly and honestly, receiving everyone's love and blessings."

Polaris said incredulously:
"Openly and honestly? Won't your other lovers have any objections?"

Li Xingzhou said with a smile:
"Of course not. In fact, we are a very harmonious and loving family. Everyone in this family cares for and helps each other. Even if there are occasional minor conflicts, they are limited to words or even just expressions. Believe me, they will accept you and will pamper Xiaochenxi like a little princess."

Polaris was lost in thought for a moment, then murmured:
"This is truly... even more extravagant than ancient kings..."

As she said this, a strange emotion welled up inside her.

A loving and supportive family that would pamper her daughter like a little princess... This is exactly what Polaris, who has never experienced the warmth of family, longs for.

But she couldn't believe that Li Xingzhou was telling the truth.

Even the kings of ancient Europe, and even the emperors of the East who could legally have "three thousand wives," could not guarantee that their wives would live in harmony. According to some unofficial historical stories she had heard, the wives of Eastern emperors would even fight each other cruelly for family status and their children's inheritance rights, resorting to poisoning, assassination, palace coups, and all sorts of extreme measures.

Even ancient emperors couldn't manage their family affairs, so how could Leonardo... well, at least he doesn't have a throne to pass down to his children, so he doesn't have to worry about them fighting over it.

However, women in modern society are not as weak as women in ancient times, and they do not necessarily need to depend on men for survival. Take the heiress of Japan's largest conglomerate, for example; she herself is a powerful figure, much like a great lord in ancient times. If she wanted, she could even influence Japan's national policy. How could a woman of her wealth and power possibly be content with that…

Polaris didn't realize that she was only worried about whether Leonardo's other lovers would accept her and her daughter, without ever considering whether she herself would accept his other lovers.

Because subconsciously, she had already accepted and even longed for the kind of large family he spoke of, and longed for her daughter to be pampered like a little princess, rather than experiencing the hardships and displacement that she had endured.

Li Xingzhou could naturally read Polaris's emotions and understand her aspirations and worries.

He held the baby in one arm and wrapped the other around her tall, slender, and supple body, smiling slightly:

Whether what I'm saying is true or not, you'll find out in time. Now, let's continue to enjoy this wonderful evening.

Polaris froze, then said in a flustered tone:
"Again, again?"

"of course."

As he spoke, he gently brushed his finger across her thigh, then held up a glistening drop of liquid from his fingertip to her face:
"Look, aren't you looking forward to it too?"

It was during that light kiss he had just given her that sent shivers down her spine.

Polaris's cheeks flushed bright red instantly, and her lips trembled slightly as she tried to explain.

Li Xingzhou smiled slightly, put the baby in the stroller, then picked up Polaris horizontally and carried her upstairs.

"Wait! We can't leave Xiao Chenxi here alone."

"Of course not." Li Xingzhou whistled, and the stroller floated into the air, following behind him.

"This is... an invisible servant?"

"Yes." Li Xingzhou smiled and said, "These are docile and harmless spirits. We can't expect them to help in battle, but they can help with chores and housework."

These "invisible servants" who do odd jobs in his house are certainly not secret demons.

The Mystic Demon is full of negative energy. If it stays in a certain place for a long time, it will make that place gloomy and filled with malevolent energy, making it unsuitable for living things to survive.

Therefore, Li Xingzhou's secret demons are mostly kept within the Secret Demon Banner. Emma and Cipher also don't usually let their secret demons roam freely.

These invisible servants in his household are actually hybrid spirits created by mixing and fusing the souls of cats, dogs, birds, and small beasts. The souls of lower-level creatures are weak and lack spirituality, easily dispersed by the wind, and offer little benefit to cultivation. However, when collected in large quantities and fused together, they can still have some minor effect.

As Li Xingzhou said, they don't expect them to help in battle, but they can certainly help with household chores, such as cleaning and tidying up the home, making daily life easier.

An invisible spirit servant followed Li Xingzhou upstairs with the stroller, carrying it all the way to the second-floor bedroom and gently placing it beside the bed.

As the stroller was lowered, Li Xingzhou placed Polaris on the bed.

Just as he was about to lean down and kiss her, Polaris suddenly wrapped her arms around his neck and her two long, shapely legs around his waist, saying defiantly:

"This time, I'll be in charge of the pace."

As she spoke, she used both hands and legs to push Li Xingzhou down.

With her strength, she certainly couldn't shake Li Xingzhou.

However, Li Xingzhou was always so gentle, considerate, and understanding. He took the initiative to let her have her way, allowing her to pin him down and straddle him.

Then she glanced at the stroller and saw that the baby was asleep. She then leaned down and gently kissed Li Xingzhou's chin, and then kissed his neck and chest.

……early morning.

Polaris, who hadn't had a good night's sleep in a long time, woke up naturally. She sat up, stretched, and felt refreshed from the inside out. Not only were the anxieties and stress accumulated over the past three months gone, but her body also felt light and clear, giving her a sense of rebirth and ease.

She savored the feeling for a while before looking at the stroller beside the bed, but what she saw immediately startled her.

The stroller is gone!

Her heart tightened, and without even putting on her clothes, she jumped out of bed and was about to rush out of the bedroom to search when she heard faint voices coming from outside the window.

She ran to the window, lifted the curtain and looked out. She saw two young women pushing a stroller around on the lawn in the yard.

The person pushing the cart was a black-haired woman with a beautiful profile, but her expression gave off a cold and indifferent feeling.

Another blonde woman stood beside the car, bending down to play with the baby in the stroller. She was beautiful and looked somewhat familiar, as if she had seen her somewhere before. Her smile was sweet and gentle, giving people a sense of reassurance.

Seeing the baby in the stroller waving and kicking happily while being teased by the blonde woman, Polaris breathed a sigh of relief, quickly turned around, put on her clothes, hurriedly washed up in the bathroom, and ran downstairs.

As I descended to the first floor and was about to leave, I heard Li Xingzhou's voice coming from the kitchen.

"Lorna? Breakfast is ready. Don't worry about the baby, I made her some infant formula, and I just fed her a big meal. Selena and Susan are taking care of her now; they're very attentive and will take good care of her."

Polaris turned into the open kitchen and asked Li Xingzhou, who was busy at work:

"Who are Selena and Susan?"

Li Xingzhou turned around and smiled:
"You should have heard of Selena, the Moon Goddess, and Susan, the Invisible Woman."

"Selena, the Moon Goddess? That superhero with silver wings who's always carrying a classic cross sword? And Invisible Woman Susan Stone..."

Polaris exclaimed in surprise:

"No wonder that blonde beauty looked familiar, like I'd seen her somewhere before. So she was the Invisible Woman... Could they also be yours...?"

Li Xingzhou nodded with a smile:

"Of course, they are. Come and help me carry the plates."

"Oh," Polaris responded, looking incredulous. She went over to help him carry the plate of fried rice and couldn't help but ask, "But wasn't Invisible Woman with Red Dragon...?"

At this point, her eyes widened in shock again:
"Could you be the Red Dragon?"

Li Xingzhou smiled slightly:
"That's right, I am the superhero Red Dragon who occasionally fights evil out of interest."

"You're a superhero?"

Polaris expressed its incomprehension:
"But you joined the Hellfire Club and run a private prison; you should be a supervillain..."

Of course, she herself joined the Hellfire Club because she had once harbored thoughts of taking revenge on society. Besides, as long as she could escape the hardships of her past life of constant persecution and fleeing, becoming a supervillain wasn't such a big deal.

So what she can't understand now is how a supervillain can also be a superhero.

Li Xingzhou chuckled:
"This world is complex; it's not simply black and white. Take those guys in the White Room, for example. They claim to be the beacon of civilization and the nation on a hill, but what do you think distinguishes them from supervillains?"

Polaris was silent for a moment, then slowly said:
"They are even more terrifying than supervillains who wield fire and sticks."

Which of those research projects that brutally persecute mutants wasn't funded or even led by the US government?
They're basically all disguised as private companies or research institutions, making it easier for the government to shift blame when something goes wrong.

Even for ordinary people, the US government has conducted a great deal of horrific research, such as radiation experiments and various virus experiments.

Polaris had long seen through the true colors of the people in the White House and never harbored any illusions about the great American government.

Relieved, and no longer dwelling on whether Li Xingzhou was a superhero or a supervillain, Polaris carried the plate of fried rice to the dining room while curiously asking Li Xingzhou:

"Since you're the Red Dragon, then you and Spider-Woman..."

"Clearly, Spider-Woman is also a member of this family."

"..." Polaris was speechless for a moment, then muttered, "I feel like I've boarded a pirate ship."

Li Xingzhou chuckled:
"Beautiful Miss Polaris, welcome aboard my ship. The great Captain Leonardo Victor will take you to the endless ocean, to brave the winds and waves, to crush the surf, to pursue endless wealth, supreme power, and a brand new world!"

Amidst laughter and conversation, the two brought four plates of fried rice to the table, along with a few side dishes. Li Xingzhou then went to the window and called out, and soon Selena and Susan came in with a stroller.

"You must be Lorna, Xiaochenxi's mother? You're quite a beautiful girl."

Upon seeing Polaris, Susan greeted her with a gentle and sweet smile, "Hello, I'm Susan Stone."

"Yes, Invisible Woman, I've seen you on the news. Hello, it's nice to meet you. You're even more beautiful in person than on TV and in the newspapers."

Faced with such a friendly woman, Polaris couldn't help but put aside her rebellious and arrogant side, and smiled and spoke in a friendly tone.

"I'm Selena. Little Dawn is so cute, I love her."

Selena smiled and greeted Polaris.

Polaris observed that although this "Moon Goddess" has a cool and aloof demeanor, when she smiles, she still gives people a feeling of pure and gentle moonlight.

Polaris liked the compliments people gave her daughter and said "thank you."

At the same time, she breathed a sigh of relief—although Leonardo’s “big family” sounded a bit unbelievable, at least Selena and Susan seemed easy to get along with and very patient with little Chenxi.

"Now that we've met, let's sit down and have breakfast."

Li Xingzhou invited the three of them to sit down and start eating. Polaris had exhausted a lot last night, and although she had eaten some special "extra meals," she was still quite hungry. Seeing that Li Xingzhou, Selena, and Susan had already started eating, she also picked up her spoon and began to eat heartily.

Susan took two small bites and asked Polaris:
Will Lorna be living here from now on?

Polaris was taken aback, unsure how to respond, when Li Xingzhou laughed:
“Of course. Little Dawn is my stepdaughter, so Lorna will naturally live with her here.”

Susan smiled broadly:
"That's great, I can come see her more often now. Selena, will you come with me to buy some baby supplies later?"

For a while, she frequently dreamed of her son, but she didn't know what Li Xingzhou had done, because she gradually stopped having similar dreams. However, the dream still affected her, giving her a genuine love for children.

“Okay, although I really want to catch up on my sleep, for the sake of Xiaochenxi…” Selena nodded in agreement to Susan’s request: “I can accompany you for a little while longer.”

Polaris was a little embarrassed:
"This is too much trouble for you."

Susan smiled and said:
“No trouble at all. Since Xiao Chenxi is Li Ang’s stepdaughter, Selena and I will treat her as our own daughter.”

Selena smiled too:
"Yes, she will have many loving mothers."

"..."

So, is this decision really made?
My daughter just became Li Ang's stepdaughter and had more than one mother.
Polaris found the way things were progressing too incredible.

But looking at Susan and Selena's matter-of-fact expressions, she gradually began to feel that this matter did indeed seem somewhat natural.

Polaris glanced at Li Xingzhou again, silently thinking to herself:

"He appears gentle and elegant on the surface, but deep down he's a domineering man who doesn't mince words... However, with a stepfather like that, Xiao Chenxi will surely be very happy. At least, she'll be much, much happier than I was before..."

……

“Yes, Polaris will be living at my house from now on… Her baby’s condition is unstable, so I need to keep a close eye on her and keep things under control… Don’t worry, White Queen, I’m the club’s ‘white car,’ so Polaris living at my house is no problem at all… What? Sophie, you want to come and take care of Polaris? Emmm… Of course you’re welcome. My house is very big, and the three of you sisters can come together…”

It was already past dinner time.

After speaking with Sophie on the phone and informing the club about Polaris's situation, Li Xingzhou hung up the phone and glanced back at the living room. He saw Polaris holding the baby, chatting with Selena and Susan while watching TV. They were discussing which of the baby's clothes that Susan and Selena had bought for the baby during the day looked better. The family atmosphere was very harmonious.

He smiled slightly and was about to join when his phone rang again. Looking at the caller ID, he saw a special number, raised his eyebrows, and pressed the answer button.

"Leonardo Victor?"

Hearing the deliberately mysterious, deep male voice coming from the other end, Li Xingzhou couldn't help but laugh out loud:

"Alright, Chief, I know it's you. No need to be so mysterious, like it's a secret rendezvous. Just say what you need to say."

"Okay, then I'll just get straight to the point..."

Nick Fury, the director of S.H.I.E.L.D., spoke in a serious tone:
"Something big has happened! We're probably going to have to fight a war to defend Earth. All the Avengers have to assemble. Leonardo, are you ready?"

"Wow, all the Avengers are assembled for the battle to defend Earth? That's really... wait a minute!"

He looked around the living room and saw that Susan was also on the phone, and had even walked aside to speak quietly, looking rather mysterious. He couldn't help but say to Nick Fury:

"Could the Fantastic Four also be members of the Avengers?"

“Of course. They don’t wear masks, so who wouldn’t know who they are? And they’re not just superhumans; Reed also has a super genius mind. Of course I’ll invite them to join.”

"..."

Li Xingzhou was speechless for a moment, then asked:

"Meeting time and place?"

"The departure time is immediately. As for the location, just wait at home; a S.H.I.E.L.D. helicopter will come to pick you up."

"Okay. Also, Invisible Woman is with me too."

"You're something else... The helicopter will arrive in ten minutes."

After hanging up the phone, Li Xingzhou looked at Susan, who was also looking at him.

“The Avengers?” Li Xingzhou asked.

“The Avengers.” Susan nodded, and the two smiled at each other.

Selena asked, puzzled, "The Avengers? Is Gwen plotting something again?"

"It's another Avengers."

Li Xingzhou smiled and, without hiding anything, explained to Selena and Polaris:
“Susan and I are also members of a defensive superhero organization whose mission is to protect the Earth. Now it seems there’s some major event that could endanger global security. The leader of that organization… well, he’s not exactly a leader, just an organizer. He’s calling on us to assemble, deal with the major event, and protect the Earth.”

"Protect the Earth?" Polaris asked in surprise. "Is it really that serious?"

Selena's expression turned solemn: "Do our people need to assemble?"

She didn't mention going to help. Since Li Xingzhou didn't ask her to help, it was clear that he didn't want her to get involved with that superhero organization for the time being.

Li Xingzhou pondered for a moment and then said:

"Selena, take charge. Gather our people, be prepared, just in case."

Selena has been in charge of leading the hunt for werewolves for many years. Although she has little experience in large-scale warfare, she has a wealth of experience in small-scale and special operations. She is the perfect person to be in charge of assembling and coordinating Li Xingzhou's forces.

Afterwards, Li Xingzhou called Emma, ​​Bansel, and Mariko, instructing them to follow Selena's orders. He then called Cipher to inform her and remind her to be on guard.

After making the arrangements, Li Xingzhou smiled slightly at the somewhat nervous and apprehensive Polaris:
"Don't worry, my team is very strong. Even if something major happens that affects New York, Selena and the others will definitely be able to ensure your and your child's safety."

Polaris explained, "Actually, I can fight too, and my fighting ability is not bad, but I'm a little worried about the baby."

Li Xingzhou reassured him, "Don't worry. If things get bad, Iliana will step in. You know she can take you to the safest place."

After talking for a while, the roar of a helicopter could be heard outside.

Li Xingzhou put on an unstable molecular material trench coat and walked out the door with Susan, who had already changed into a Fantastic Four suit and was wearing a black trench coat similar to Selena Gomez's. They saw a helicopter circling above his house.

After saying goodbye to Selena and Polaris, Li Xingzhou embraced Susan's slender waist, lifted her into the air, and flew directly into the helicopter.

Holding the baby, Polaris and Selena watched the helicopter disappear into the distance. Polaris asked Selena with concern:

"Will Li Ang and Susan be alright?"

She and her baby had just enjoyed a day of family warmth when the man of the house was about to head off to the "battlefield to protect the earth," which made her very uneasy.

"rest assured."

Selena glanced at Polaris, her icy blue eyes filled with confidence in Li Xingzhou.
“Even if it's the end of the world, our man will be safe and sound. He will surely defeat all enemies and return in glory. I have no doubt about this.”

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