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

At first, it was a tentative tenderness, like a feather brushing across a lake, stirring up ripples.

Then, the kiss deepened, carrying long-suppressed emotions, as intoxicating as fine wine.

Susan wrapped her arms around Lin Feng's neck, responding to his passion.

The world seemed to stand still at that moment, with only each other's breaths and heartbeats remaining.

That night, tenderness and affection lingered.

They shared their secrets and even their body temperature.

In Lin Feng's arms, Susan felt an unprecedented sense of security and belonging.

The fear of mutation and the uncertainty about the future seemed to have temporarily dissipated in this sweet and tender moment.

The next morning, the first rays of sunlight streamed into the room through the gap in the curtains.

Lin Feng quietly got up, placed a light kiss on Susan's smooth forehead, and then left the apartment.

He knew that there were some things he needed to push forward...

Lin Feng went directly to the Stark Industries building.

He had met Tony Stark a few times and knew that the brilliant inventor, billionaire, and Iron Man had an extraordinary keenness and interest in unknown technologies.

"Mr. Lin, what a rare guest!"

Tony Stark, dressed in his signature casual suit and holding a cup of coffee, emerged from his private laboratory.

He had a playful smile on his face.

"What brings you here? Are you interested in investing in my new project? I must say, you have good taste."

“Mr. Stark, I’m here today to talk to you about something else.”

Lin Feng got straight to the point.

"Regarding Dr. Reed Richards and his team, namely the 'Fantastic Four' mentioned in the recent news 3.7."

Tony raised an eyebrow:

"Oh? Those space mutants? What, you're interested in them too? I've read some reports about them. One can stretch, one can become invisible, one can breathe fire, and another... well, a rocky lump. They sound like characters straight out of a comic book."

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245: Superpower Wholesale?!

His tone was slightly mocking, but his eyes sparkled with curiosity.

"They are experiencing a huge crisis, not just in terms of identity, but also in terms of their physical health."

Lin Feng said in a deep voice.

"Their genes have undergone an uncontrollable mutation. Dr. Reed is trying to develop a reverse gene technology in the hope of restoring them to normal, or at least controlling this mutation."

"Reverse gene technology?"

Tony's interest was immediately piqued.

"Interesting. Altering gene expression, even reversing gene mutations? That's far more complex than my Iron Man suits. How's their progress?"

"We've encountered some bottlenecks."

Lin Feng said frankly.

"Dr. Reed has made many theoretical breakthroughs in 06, but he lacks some key technologies in practical applications and drug synthesis... I think perhaps it's a different approach."

Tony stroked his meticulously manicured beard, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes:

"So, you want me... to get involved?"

He laughed.

“You know, I don’t usually get involved in other people’s research unless… the research is really cool or challenging enough.”

“I believe this is an unprecedented challenge for you, Mr. Stark.”

Lin Feng said, "Moreover, this is not just about the four of them. If this technology matures, it will be revolutionary for the entire field of human genetic science."

Tony paused for a moment, his smile fading slightly, replaced by the focused excitement typical of a scientist:

“You’ve convinced me, Mr. Lin. I’ve always been particularly interested in ‘missions that can’t be accomplished.’ And, to be honest, I’m also very curious about the mechanisms by which these ‘superpowers’ are formed. If we could figure out how cosmic rays turn people into that kind of person, maybe… heh heh.”

He didn't continue, but Lin Feng knew that Tony Stark had a new idea.

"Shall we go see Dr. Richards now?" Lin Feng suggested.

“Of course! Jarvis, prepare the car! And while you’re at it, look up all of Reed Richards’ recent papers, as well as all publicly available information about that space accident. I need to read them on the way.”

Tony Stark acted swiftly and immediately got to work.

In the laboratory of the Baxter Building, Reed Richards was struggling with a bunch of complex data models.

Johnny was practicing his basketball shooting with a small fireball when he almost burned a valuable research notebook.

Ben sat in the corner, staring blankly at the wall, radiating a low-pressure atmosphere that kept strangers at bay.

Susan was stunned when she saw Lin Feng walk in with an unexpected guest from room 083.

"Tony Stark?"

Reed stood up in surprise and adjusted his glasses.

He certainly knew this world-renowned genius inventor.

"Dr. Richards, I've long admired your name."

Tony extended his hand, a confident smile on his face.

"Mr. Lin told me that you've encountered a little trouble, something about... gene cocktails?"

Lin Feng explained from the side:

“Reed, Mr. Stark is very interested in our research and would like to offer some assistance.”

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246: I, Tony Stark, am here to pay!

An incredulous look of joy spread across Reed's face:

"Mr. Stark! You...you're willing to help us? That's...wonderful!"

This is Iron Man, the famous genius inventor with extraordinary intelligence. His joining is undoubtedly a timely help!

"Please sit down, please sit down! Susan, pour Mr. Stark a cup of coffee!"

Johnny stopped playing with fire and looked at Tony Stark with curiosity, his eyes shining with admiration.

"Wow! Iron Man! Hey, can I borrow your armor?"

Tony glanced at him, a smirk playing on his lips:

"Kid, wait until you can control your little flame and don't burn holes in my armor before you talk."

Ben Graeme also raised his head, a rare occurrence, to look at this legendary figure. Although he didn't speak, there was a hint of expectation in his eyes.

Reed quickly composed himself and began to explain their current research progress to Tony:

"Mr. Stark, this is a reverse gene editing model we derived based on Mr. Lin Feng's energy characteristics and our analysis of our own DNA mutation points. Theoretically, it can guide mutated genes back to their initial state, or at least a stable state. But the problem lies in how to translate this theoretical model into a safe and effective biological agent. We've tried various compounds to simulate activation, but all of them carry uncontrollable risks…"

Tony Stark walked up to the huge display screen and looked at the dense data and complex molecular structure diagrams on it.

He sometimes frowned, sometimes gestured in the air with his fingers, and sometimes muttered to himself:

"Hmm... the energy path design here is a bit conservative... the stability threshold of this molecular docking can be increased... have you considered using a catalyst with quantum entanglement?"

Within minutes, Tony had asked a series of sharp and constructive questions that enlightened Reed, but also put him under immense pressure.

Mr. Stark's thinking speed and breadth of knowledge are simply superhuman.

"Quantum entangled state catalyst?"

Reed's eyes lit up.

"This is a completely new approach! We have been confined to the traditional field of biochemistry."

“Traditional? Dude, you guys are the very definition of ‘non-traditional’ now.”

Tony grinned.

“When dealing with unconventional problems, you have to use unconventional methods. Alright, stop standing there, give me a copy of all your raw data. From today onwards, I, Tony Stark, am officially a member of this project!”

The atmosphere in the laboratory instantly became lively.

With Tony Stark's involvement, the previously stalled research seemed to see a new glimmer of hope.

Reed and Tony, two top scientists, immediately began a heated discussion on issues such as gene sequences, energy conduction, and molecular structure.

Various professional (money-making) terms and complex formulas collided rapidly in their mouths, sparking a flurry of ideas.

Susan looked at the exciting scene before her, then at Lin Feng beside her, her eyes filled with gratitude.

She knew that all of this turning point was inseparable from Lin Feng's help and wisdom.

It's as if she successfully mastered superpowers!

Lin Feng's strength is simply too great, like a legendary god, omnipotent!

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247: Von Doom's Scheme!

Lin Feng simply stood calmly to the side, a faint smile on his face, as if everything was within his expectations.

He knew that once Pandora's box was opened...

The mysteries of the universe, like the stars, attract generations of explorers.

The lively discussion in the laboratory continues.

Tony Stark and Reed Richards, two giants of the scientific community, are like two high-speed stars when they get to work.

They attract each other, yet collide with each other, sparking countless flashes of wisdom.

Lin Feng acted as a patient catalyst, occasionally intervening when their arguments reached crucial points.

With his unique perspective, he would offer a few insightful remarks on the essence of energy, which would always enlighten the two of them.

Susan held her coffee and watched them quietly.

She was happy for Reed and excited about the team's future.

Johnny became a complete fanboy of Tony, pestering him with questions about everything from the principles of the Arc Reactor to the flight system of the Iron Man suit.

Although Tony found it a bit noisy, he looked into Johnny's eyes, which were full of admiration and longing.

I also patiently answered a few questions, and didn't forget to tease him a bit.

This amused Johnny, who would sometimes scratch his head and sometimes shout excitedly.

Ben Grimm, the silent stone man, also silently handed a huge wrench to Tony, who was assembling some kind of instrument.

The latter accepted it without hesitation, muttering to himself:

"Thanks, big guy. Your strength is definitely a little bit more convenient than my robotic arm when it comes to moving things and tightening screws."

He gave a muffled "hmm" in response.

Just as the laboratory was immersed in a tense yet orderly research atmosphere, the doorbell of the Baxter Building rang.

"I'll open the door."

Susan put down her notepad, straightened her clothes, and walked towards the door.

(agdh) She assumed it was a regular visitor or a building management staff member.

However, when the door opened and she saw the person standing outside, Susan's brows furrowed involuntarily.

The newcomer was dressed in a well-tailored dark suit, and his hair was neatly combed.

He wore a faint smile, but his deep eyes held an unfathomable chill.