American comics: Starting with gaining Spider-Man's abilities

Chapter 161

Clark was shocked by the change in his cousin. For a moment, he thought she had been cursed or bewitched. He walked into the room with disbelief and caution, fearing that something dangerous might happen inside.

Seeing this, Li Buying smiled and said, "Don't panic, Mr. Clark. She just figured things out in that state."

That state...

Recalling that divine and transcendent posture, Clark nodded in understanding, and at the same time, he felt a great weight lifted from his heart. As a relative and his only compatriot, he naturally wanted to let go of those things.

"So, are you here to see me or Kara?"

Setting down her teacup, Li Buying had already poured tea using gravity and placed it in front of Clark. He took a sip, and his expression turned serious.

"Both. Batman says he wants to form an alliance to fight against major events that could affect the Earth. He doesn't know if you two would like to join. He hopes I can persuade you two, and I also hope you can join."

They said they wanted me and Kara to join the Justice League, but actually it was to prevent us from causing trouble. Oh, the main point should still be Kara.

Kara still had no objections, and while gathering her golden curly hair into a low ponytail, she said, "I'm fine with anything, it mainly depends on Li Buying."

"Sorry, I don't trust Batman, so I won't join that alliance with Kara." Li Buying refused decisively, leaving no room for negotiation.

Before Superman could explain to his future best friend, Li Buying raised his hand and tapped the table, analyzing, or rather "predicting," the future situation:

"He is the kind of person who will never completely trust others. He doesn't even trust himself, so he will inevitably make various countermeasures and measures based on the information of those superheroes and supervillains."

"I absolutely do not want my weaknesses to be discovered by that Batman, nor do I want other supervillains to get hold of my weaknesses, so I am unwilling to do good deeds or be exposed to the spotlight."

He spread his hands and shrugged, saying, "To put it another way, the probability of me joining the Justice League is the same as the probability of Batman being able to completely trust someone."

"So it's completely impossible, right?" Superman shook his head, seeing Li Buying's determination. "In that case, I'll go back and tell Batman your choice."

"Just tell him his exact words: As someone who leans towards egoism, I can help others without harming my own interests, and I will protect the world if my own interests are harmed, such as if the world is about to be destroyed."

"But if I were in danger, I would do anything to survive."

Seeing Superman get up so quickly, Li Buying raised her hand to say goodbye to Clark, then turned to Kara and asked, "Where are you going?"

"Of course, we'll go shopping!"

Driving the car Ai Yi bought for him, Li Buying and Kara headed towards the Metropolitan Mall, pondering the future development of the DC Universe.

The most crucial issue is the Mother Box. Superman did not die, which means the Mother Box will not unleash a cosmic-wide shockwave to attract Steppenwolf and Apokolips' attention.

So what will happen next that will lead to Justice League? Or will the remaining two Mother Boxes be activated?

With her fingers rubbing slightly against the steering wheel, Li Buying drove the vehicle safely along the road, while her mind focused on the mother box stored in the storage space, which was kept by humans, and she felt a little relieved.

After all, the last mother box is in his hands, so there's not much to worry about.

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"That's what he said... I see, Superman."

Bruce learned about the [Mega Source] and the other Kryptonian's response from Clark, but he didn't show too much disappointment, since he had already guessed what Li Buying was thinking before.

He sent Superman only to try his luck, but unfortunately, the Mega Source wasn't prepared to reveal itself, and Superman kept his mouth shut, not explaining who the other Kryptonian or the Mega Source was.

It seems we'll need to spend even more time investigating their identities...

Just as Bruce Wayne, who didn't believe anyone, was thinking this, Clark, who had just finished repeating the words Li Buying had chosen, recalled the words in his mind, and his gaze also became wary:

"I don't mind if you hide a Kryptonite to target me, but you're not really planning to gather all the superheroes' identities, record their weaknesses, and create a file, are you?"

"No, of course I wouldn't do that. I don't have that much energy to guard Gotham City."

Bruce vehemently denied it, and Clark's eye twitched as he didn't press further. Instead, he brought up another title Li Buying had mentioned: "He calls himself the 'Prophet.' What if your plans for superheroes are exposed to other villains?"

"Therefore, I will not do something that harms others and myself."

Batman was not fooled and insisted to Superman that he had never had such a thought. Superman had no choice but to shake his head and leave the temporary secret base.

Time passed slowly, and Bruce and the other Supermen had been gone for a long time. During that time, they had been drawing and sketching on the blueprints, which were now taking shape. What was drawn on them was a giant "Batman" robot.

It wasn't too huge, only about five or six meters tall. It seemed to be made based on some giant exoskeletons, but of course, it was just a draft.

"Sir, the energy shield, freezing equipment, and other things you requested have been ordered online. Also, Mr. Lucius Fox thinks your idea is a bit too ambitious; after all, he's not an expert on this kind of large exoskeleton."

Alfred's voice came through his ear, Batman's voice still deep: "It's okay, I believe in him. If all else fails, I'll try to find someone else."

Unlike Tony Stark, who does almost everything himself, Bruce Wayne has a private team for equipment manufacturing. While he makes many things himself, he relies on research teams for more advanced equipment.

Lucius Fox was one of the people who knew his Batman identity; he was the chief engineer of the research team and one of the people he trusted.

By this time, Bruce was pretty sure that Superman was no longer watching him, so he grabbed everything, got up, and piloted the Batplane back to his Batcave in Gotham City, where he opened a secret file.

A large amount of information about named superheroes kept appearing on it. Looking at these things, Bruce Wayne still decided to launch a countermeasure against superheroes.

One update today, no update tomorrow. Getting ready to enjoy Baldur's Gate 3. *coocoocoocoocoo*

(End of this chapter)