American comic: Checking in, Gwen in black stockings rolls her eyes.

The lab bench was filled with various devices, and images of DNA sequences were flashing on the screen.

"look here."

Reed pointed to a particular gene sequence.

“These are the parts that have been changed. Johnny’s is related to fire, Ben’s to earth, and mine… seems to be related to spatial flexibility.”

Susan studied the data:

"These mutations are so specific, almost as if they were precisely designed. If we could understand the exact mechanism of these mutations..."

"We can reverse it."

Ben said, his stone fingers carefully adjusting the microscope.

"I hope so."

Johnny, who has learned how to confine the flames to a specific area, is trying to control his abilities in an isolation room: "Hey, I think I'm starting to get the hang of it!"

He shouted, and a cluster of flames danced at his fingertips.

Reed stretched out his arm and easily picked up a beaker from the table at the other end:

"Me too. It's a strange feeling, but it's not all bad."

Susan looked at them:

“You must be careful... We don’t fully understand the limits or side effects of these abilities yet.”

"anyway."

Johnny walked out of the isolation room, and the flames went out.

"Where is Lin Feng? I thought he would come to help."

Susan continued analyzing the data:

"He said he needed some time alone. The cosmic ray storm gave him an opportunity to meditate."

"Practice?"

Reed asked curiously.

"Just like he mentioned before?"

Susan nodded:

"Yes. I think that for Lin Feng, these energy waves are a resource, not just a danger."

Ben pondered:

"So he's using energies that would otherwise harm us to enhance his own abilities? Clever." 3.7

"Speaking of ability."

Reed turned to Susan.

"Do you have any ideas about the direction of reverse genometry technology?"

Susan hesitated for a moment, then said:

“Actually, I’m thinking… if we can reverse these mutations, then theoretically we can also create them.”

The laboratory fell silent.

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235: The Four Elements Mutants!

"Creating mutations?"

Reed frowned.

"You mean, intentionally giving people superpowers?"

Susan nodded:

"From a scientific point of view, these are two sides of the same coin. If we can understand how to turn off a capability, we can also learn how to turn it on."

Johnny shook his head:

"Wait, wait a minute. We've only just become... like this, and we're already thinking about turning others into freaks like us?"

“Not a freak, Johnny.”

Susan said earnestly.

"It's evolution. Think about it, if these abilities could be controlled and understood, how many good things could they be used to do?"

Ben let out a disdainful snort:

"Yes, until the government captures us and uses us as experimental subjects, or some madman decides to build a super-powered army."

Reed fell into deep thought:

“Ben is right, Susan. If this technology falls into the wrong hands…”

That's why we have to make sure it doesn't.

Susan said firmly.

"Think of Lin Feng. He has mastered his abilities and uses them to protect others. If we could create more people like him, wouldn't the world be a better place?"

Reed looked at Susan:

"You seem to have a very high opinion of Lin Feng."

Susan avoided Reed's gaze:

“He saved my life, Reed. He deserves my respect.”

Reed nodded, without asking any further questions:

"Okay, anyway, our primary task is to understand how to control and potentially reverse our own mutations. If we discover... other possibilities in the process, then we'll consider the next step."

Johnny and Ben agreed, and the four continued their research.

But Susan's thoughts had already drifted in another direction.

She envisions a world where superpowered individuals and ordinary people coexist peacefully.

And she and Lin Feng will be pioneers leading humanity toward that future.

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In the stillness of the night, Lin Feng remained immersed in his cultivation.

He absorbed the energy left by the cosmic rays little by little and transformed it into his own power.

His body glowed faintly, hovering in mid-air, and the entire room was filled with an indescribable aura of energy.

Suddenly, Lin Feng opened his eyes and gently landed back on the ground.

He sensed something, a subtle change.

He walked to the window and gazed at the starry sky outside.

The cosmic ray storm has passed, but the series of events it triggered has only just begun.

"Four people, four different abilities."

Lin Feng muttered to himself.

“Like the four elements: fire, earth, air, and water. And Susan…” He paused, “she might be the fifth element, just not yet awakened.”

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He recalled Susan's passion and curiosity about superpowers, and her focus while conducting research in the laboratory.

If she was also exposed to cosmic rays, but at a different dose, the effects would be delayed.

So she might also mutate. This idea both worried and intrigued him.

A knock on the door interrupted his thoughts.

Lin Feng turned around and said softly:

"Please come in."

The door opened, and Susan stood there, looking tired but excited.

"Sorry to bother you, Lin Feng. I noticed your room light is still on."

Lin Feng gestured for her to come in:

"It's alright. How's the research going?"

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236: Personal trainer? You've gone wrong!

Susan went into the room and closed the door:

“We have begun to understand the mechanisms of mutation. Reed’s analytical abilities are amazing, even in this case.”

She paused for a moment and looked around.

"The atmosphere here... is very different."

Lin Feng nodded:

"A byproduct of cultivation. Energy leaves a trace."

Susan curiously reached out her hand, as if trying to touch the invisible energy in the air:

"Can you teach me?"

Lin Feng frowned slightly:

"Teach you what?"

"Practice."

Susan looked directly into Lin Feng's eyes.

"I want to learn how to control energy, just like you."

Lin Feng shook his head:

“This is not something you can learn overnight, Susan. It takes years of training and dedication.”

"I have time."

Susan said firmly.

"And I learn very quickly."

Lin Feng studied her expression:

"Why? Why do you want this ability?"

Susan was silent for a moment, then said softly:

"Because I saw the good things it could do. You used it to protect me. If I had that ability, I could protect even more people."

She did not mention her research ideas on creating superpowered individuals.

Lin Feng pondered for a moment, then finally nodded:

“Okay, I can teach you some basics. But remember, true power comes from inner peace and focus, not just technique.”

Susan's eyes lit up:

"Thank you! I promise I will be a good student."

Lin Feng smiled slightly:

“We’ll start tomorrow. You should take a break now. Research is important, but don’t overwork yourself.”

Susan nodded, turned to leave, but stopped at the door:

"Lin Feng?"

"Ok?"