American Comics: Something's Wrong with This Superhero World

Chapter 317 Lifesaving Grace

After watching Xiao Xian leave, only Deadpool and Vanessa remained in the room. Deadpool's expression was somewhat gloomy, and he couldn't help but ask reproachfully, "Vanessa, why were you sitting so close to Xiao Xian just now?"

Vanessa frowned slightly upon hearing this, her tone tinged with displeasure: "Wade, we're completely innocent. You're being too sensitive. Don't you trust me? Or do you think I'd cheat on you?"

Deadpool shook his head helplessly, a mixture of jealousy and unease in his heart: "It's not that I don't trust you, it's just that you two are sitting so close, it makes me very uncomfortable."

Vanessa sighed and tried to explain, "I just wanted this opportunity. Xiao Xian is a superstar; any movie he's in is guaranteed to be a hit. This is the opportunity I've always dreamed of. There's really nothing between us, you have to believe me. I love you."

Deadpool looked at Vanessa, feeling both uneasy and apologetic. His jealousy and worry were weighing on his mind, but he couldn't appear petty or distrustful of Vanessa.

After a moment of silence, Deadpool took a deep breath and slowly said, "Okay, I believe you. But I hope you can understand how I feel."

Vanessa approached Deadpool, gently took his hand, and said softly, "I understand your concerns and thank you for your support. I will cherish this opportunity, but I will always remember that you are my husband, and Xiao Xian and I are just colleagues."

Deadpool felt a little calmer. He nodded, a hint of apology and affection in his eyes: "I'm sorry, Vanessa, I just care about you too much."

Vanessa smiled and gently hugged Deadpool: "I know, Wade. Me too."

The two embraced tightly, as if trying to dispel all their unease and worry. Suddenly, Deadpool abruptly released Vanessa, his expression turning serious: "Quick, hide!"

Vanessa was about to ask Deadpool what had happened when a group of armed mercenaries rushed in. Her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly ran to the bedroom and hid inside.

Deadpool drew his twin swords from his back, his eyes cold, and charged toward the mercenary.

The mercenaries immediately opened fire, bullets raining down on Deadpool. Deadpool slashed with his swords, his two blades impenetrable, cleaving through the bullets flying towards him. The flashing blades and the clanging of metal echoed as Deadpool, using his two swords as cover, gradually closed in on the enemy.

However, after a few seconds of hacking, Deadpool sensed something was wrong. His movements slowed considerably, his muscles became heavy, and his head began to feel dizzy.

As his speed decreased, multiple bullets struck Deadpool, spurting blood. Deadpool gritted his teeth, trying to continue fighting, but the weakness in his body grew stronger. His vision began to blur, and the enemies in front of him became indistinct. Finally, his body could no longer support him; his legs gave way, and he staggered to the ground.

The mercenary leader stepped forward, stomped on Deadpool's head, and sneered mockingly.

"You stupid mutant who only knows how to rely on your abilities, do you even know what we're using? These are specially made tranquilizer bullets, designed specifically for mutants like you with strong healing abilities. Your act of cutting the bullet will only increase the concentration of the tranquilizer in the air, and you'll be tranquilized without even being hit."

Deadpool struggled to get up, but his body wouldn't obey him. His vision blurred, and all he could hear was his own rapid breathing and the mercenaries' cold laughter.

Just then, two mercenaries burst into the bedroom and forcibly dragged Vanessa out. She struggled desperately, her eyes filled with fear and anger, but she was held tightly by the mercenaries. One of the mercenaries looked at Vanessa lewdly and asked the leader, "Captain, there's a woman here, what should we do?"

The mercenary leader sneered at Vanessa and said, "The company's order is to silence her. If Deadpool can't kill her, take her back to the lab. This woman, of course, has to be killed. But before that, we can let the brothers have some fun. I'll go first, then you can all come at me together to save time."

Upon hearing this, several mercenaries grinned lewdly, pressing down on Vanessa's hands and feet with expectant expressions. The mercenary leader slowly approached Vanessa, unbuckling his belt as he went, his eyes filled with wicked intent.

Deadpool watched this scene with fury, his eyes burning with endless rage, but his body was bound by the anesthetic and he could not move, only able to let out angry groans.

Vanessa stared at the mercenary leader with a terrified expression, trembling as she said, "Xiao Xian has chosen me to be the female lead in his new movie. You dare lay a hand on me? Don't you have a death wish?"

The mercenary leader sneered disdainfully, "Xiao Xian won't know it was me. Besides, what's wrong with that Xiao Xian? Others may be afraid of him, but I'm not. I'd say this to his face."

Just then, a faint voice came from behind: "Is that so?"

The mercenary leader froze for a moment, then turned around and saw Xiao Xian leaning against the door, looking at him with a smile, and saying calmly, "Say it again in front of me."

The mercenary leader froze, his face turning deathly pale. He immediately knelt down, kowtowing and begging for mercy: "Mr. Xiao Xian, I spoke recklessly just now. I hope you will be magnanimous and spare me!"

When the other mercenaries saw Xiao Xian appear, they were so frightened that they immediately released Vanessa and knelt on the ground, begging for mercy in terror.

When Vanessa saw Xiao Xian, her eyes sparkled. She stood up and threw herself into Xiao Xian's arms, crying, "Thank goodness you came! I was so scared, waaaah~ save me!"

Xiao Xian gently stroked Vanessa's hair and comforted her, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'm here."

Deadpool, lying on the ground, watched Vanessa throw herself into Xiao Xian's arms, his heart filled with jealousy. However, seeing Vanessa rescued, his heart finally relaxed, and unable to resist the effects of the anesthetic, his vision went black, and he passed out.

Xiao Xian glanced at the unconscious Death Servant, then turned to the mercenaries kneeling on the ground begging for mercy. He snapped his fingers lightly, and the mercenaries vanished instantly.

"I've already sent them to hell. But, to avoid dirtying your floor, I dumped the bodies in Japan," Xiao Xian said casually, a playful smile playing on his lips.

Vanessa's eyes shone with adoration. Her face was pale from the shock she had just experienced, but the flame in her eyes burned brightly: "Xiao Xian, I really don't know how to thank you."

Xiao Xian reached out and gently stroked Vanessa's cheek, saying, "Just make sure our movie is good." Xiao Xian's voice was deep and magnetic, seemingly carrying an irresistible power.

Vanessa glanced at the unconscious Deadpool to confirm he was truly unconscious, then turned around and deliberately pressed her body close to Xiao Xian, saying seductively, "We play the male and female leads in the movie, and there are some steamy scenes, right?" A hint of provocation flickered in her eyes.

Xiao Xian smiled slightly and replied in a low voice, "That's right, there are some."

Vanessa took a step closer, almost able to feel Xiao Xian's breath, and whispered, "To better film the movie, perhaps we can practice beforehand."

Xiao Xian raised an eyebrow at the unconscious Deadpool, a teasing smile on his face: "Aren't you afraid Deadpool will suddenly wake up?"

Vanessa said without hesitation, "I can divorce him for you." Her voice was firm, as if she had made up her mind.

Xiao Xian shook his head and laughed, "No, no, no, it's better if you don't divorce him. I think it's quite interesting."

Vanessa patted Xiao Xian's chest upon hearing this and said, "You're so naughty."

Vanessa then gently stroked her wedding ring, blushing, and said, "I love it so much~"

A surge of passion welled up within Vanessa. She grabbed Xiao Xian's hand and eagerly headed towards the bedroom. Xiao Xian, however, stood still, smiling as he pulled Vanessa back into his arms, whispering, "It's better here."

Vanessa glanced at the unconscious Deadpool on the ground, then turned to look at Xiao Xian, her eyes sparkling with deep affection, and said, "Anywhere is fine, as long as you like."

A hint of mockery flickered in Xiao Xian's eyes as he asked in a low voice, "Anywhere?"

Vanessa moved closer to Xiao Xian seductively and whispered, "Anywhere, I mean anywhere. Anywhere you like, even a TV studio."

Xiao Xian smiled slightly, gently stroking Vanessa's cheek with his fingers, feeling the warmth of her skin. "You are truly irresistible."

Vanessa's cheeks flushed slightly, but her gaze remained resolute. She leaned close to Xiao Xian's ear and whispered, "Then don't refuse me."

Deadpool slowly awoke in a daze, his body aching and weak. He found himself lying on his bedroom bed, his limbs feeling as heavy as lead. He tried to get up, but found the anesthetic was still in effect, and he couldn't move at all.

He called weakly, "Vanessa...Vanessa..." But there was silence in the room; there was no response. A wave of panic washed over Deadpool, fearing something had happened to Vanessa. His voice grew more urgent: "Vanessa! Vanessa!"

He called out several times before finally hearing Vanessa's reply: "Coming."

Half a minute later, Vanessa entered the room. She was wearing a black low-cut dress with black stockings, elegant and sexy. Her face was flushed, and there were a few beads of sweat on her forehead and cheeks. She walked with a slightly unsteady gait, as if she were injured, and at one point even needed to hold onto the wall for support.

Vanessa's hair was slightly disheveled, and her black, tight-fitting, low-cut dress accentuated her curves, making her ample breasts almost spill out. Black stockings encased her long, slender legs, and she wore high heels, adding to her allure.

Deadpool, seeing Vanessa's appearance, asked with a mixture of confusion and fear, "Vanessa, why did you change your clothes? And what happened to your leg?"

Vanessa looked flustered and lowered her head slightly, explaining somewhat awkwardly, "My clothes got dirty from those mercenaries, so I changed into this. As for my leg, it was injured by them, so I couldn't stand steadily."

Deadpool, though puzzled, didn't press the matter and simply nodded, asking, "Was the mercenary issue resolved?"

Vanessa smiled and replied, "Xiao Xian has already helped resolve this."

Deadpool fell silent upon hearing this, his mind churning with a mix of emotions. He wanted to question Vanessa about why she had thrown herself into Xiao Xian's arms, but he dared not speak. He told himself that Vanessa had almost been harmed, and Xiao Xian had saved her. Vanessa's act of throwing herself into Xiao Xian's arms wasn't considered infidelity; it could only be described as her being frightened.

However, Deadpool still felt uneasy. He wondered if there were any other things he didn't know about that might happen. Deadpool wanted to ask, but he was afraid the answer would break his heart. He worried that if he asked, his relationship with Vanessa would come to an end.

Perhaps it's only when you're close to losing something that you realize its value. Deadpool's love for Vanessa has grown stronger than before, and he's terrified of losing her. Looking at Vanessa, Deadpool tries to convince himself that he's just overthinking things.

Vanessa looked at the silent Xiao Xian and asked softly, "Wade, to repay Xiao Xian for saving my life, I'd like to invite him to dinner tonight. You don't mind, do you?"

Deadpool smiled magnanimously and shook his head, saying, "How could that be? If it weren't for Xiao Xian, you would have been hurt by those guys. I'm grateful to him."

Vanessa breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this and smiled easily: "Great, then I'll go back to cooking."

Deadpool nodded: "Go."

Vanessa stood up and turned to leave. Deadpool's gaze inadvertently fell on her back, noticing that the buttons on her clothes weren't fastened properly. He quickly reminded her, "Vanessa, the buttons on your back aren't fastened properly."

Vanessa blushed, looking somewhat embarrassed, and quickly explained, "Oh, I didn't notice when I was changing clothes. Thank you for reminding me." She hurriedly straightened her clothes, looking a little flustered.

Deadpool felt a pang of doubt, but he didn't press the matter. He simply watched Vanessa limp out of the room, leaning against the wall for support.

Vanessa stepped out of the room and said to Xiao Xian with a charming smile, "Wade seems unable to get up for the time being. We can continue practicing the important scenes."

Xiao Xian glanced around the room and said, "What if Deadpool notices something's off?"

Vanessa smiled, a sly glint in her eyes. "That's easy." Then, she walked to the television, turned it on, and turned the volume up to the maximum.

Deadpool, inside the room, was driven to distraction by the blaring television volume. He struggled to lift his head and weakly called out, "Vanessa! Vanessa!"

A moment later, Vanessa poked her head out from beside the doorway, sweating profusely and panting, and asked, "What's wrong, Wade?"

Deadpool frowned and asked, "Why is the TV so loud?"

Vanessa said, feigning helplessness, "So I can hear the TV programs clearly while cooking. If you find it noisy, I'll turn it down a bit."

Deadpool shook his head repeatedly, "No need, you've worked hard cooking." Seeing Vanessa covered in sweat, he asked with concern, "Vanessa, why are you sweating so much?"

"Hiss~" Vanessa hissed, gasping for breath, looking quite distressed: "It's too hot cooking."

Deadpool frowned upon hearing this: "What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Vanessa said quickly, "The place where the mercenaries hit me hurts a bit. I'll go put on some medicine and then continue cooking."

Before Deadpool could say anything more, Vanessa had already pulled her head back.

(End of this chapter)