Marvel: The Alchemist Just Wants a Peaceful Life...

Unfortunately, Tony didn't believe I had mastered Asgardian healing techniques, so I had Flesh Gourd demonstrate them to him.

Well, although Sherlock spoke very seriously and even his expression was incredibly sincere, it still sounded like a lot of things to criticize to Pepper.

Putting aside whether anyone would believe that this giant manta ray looks like a treatment pod, even if someone did, Little Pepper would find it hard to imagine the 'spectacle' that would happen if Stark Industries were to release it.

Moreover, given how this thing looks, it's hard not to doubt its healing properties... Wait, didn't Sherlock just say that this thing can also whiten and maintain skin?

For a moment, Little Chili actually found the giant manta ray in front of her somewhat ugly-cute, and even had an urge to experience it firsthand, though she had no idea how this thing... worked...

When Little Chili's chaotic thoughts reached this point, she saw the meat-eating slug's big mouth constantly chewing. For a moment, her brain seemed to freeze, and a bad premonition appeared in Little Chili's mind.

"Where...Tony?"

Chili's voice trembled slightly as she tried to ignore the seemingly predetermined outcome and asked Sherlock.

Upon hearing Pepper's words, Sherlock patted Meatball's body with a mischievous grin, and Meatball seemed to receive Sherlock's command, stopping its chewing.

Then, as if spitting out a piece of chewed gum that had long been chewed to the point of being tasteless, he spat Tony out of his big mouth with a "pui" sound.

Tony seemed to have truly turned into a piece of chewing gum, covered in Nakushizuki's saliva, and was slapped to the ground by Nakushizuki, his entire body motionless as if it had lost all color.

Seeing Tony covered in saliva and motionless, Pepper's suspicions were confirmed, and her voice trembled even more. She wanted to get closer to Tony, but was disgusted by the saliva on him. In the end, she could only tremble as she pointed at the motionless Tony on the ground and asked Sherlock.

"Sherlock... Tony, is Tony still alive?"

Hearing Pepper's question, Sherlock didn't say anything, but simply struck the classic pose of Johnny Depp and his apprentice, giving Pepper a thumbs-up and flashing his bright white teeth.

"Don't worry, it's guaranteed to live!"

As if confirming Sherlock's words, Tony, who had just been spat out, trembled as he extended his hand and gave Pepper a thumbs-up before speaking to her in a trembling voice.

"Pepper, I'm fine, don't worry."

As he talked, Tony struggled to overcome the psychological trauma of being treated like chewing gum. He slowly stood up, supporting himself with his hands on the ground. It must be said that although the process was a bit disgusting and extremely easy to leave a huge psychological scar, even during treatment, his whole body was covered in saliva.

But to be honest, Tony had never felt so relaxed before. The giant manta ray's mouth not only provided treatment, but also had a massage and cleaning function while chewing. If you ignored the fact that it was inside his mouth, Tony had to admit that it was indeed the most comfortable he had ever experienced.

However, it was obvious that Pepper's attention had completely shifted from whether Tony was still alive or not after Tony got up. The reason was simple: Tony seemed to have become young again.

The skin on her face was as smooth and firm as a peeled egg!

It's no exaggeration to say that Tony's skin is so good that every woman, from those in their seventies and eighties to newborns, would envy it.

Pepper Potts struggled to control her thoughts, forcing herself to put on a stern face as she spoke to Tony.

"Tony, go take a shower right now! And mop the floor clean afterwards!"

After hearing Pepper's words, Tony was filled with disbelief, but he was defeated under Pepper's gaze and could only hang his head and do what Pepper ordered to get himself ready.

Only after Tony left did Pepper's gaze become incredibly complex. Staring at the enormous, still clear-eyed, yet foolish, Flesh and Jaw beside her, Pepper finally asked Sherlock a question with trembling hands.

"Sherlock, tell your sister honestly, doesn't Nijizuki have a more respectable way to whiten and care for her skin?"

Sherlock: "..."

Rou Shizuku said: "?"

Chapter 138 Daily Life

It's worth noting that Sherlock's modification of Asgard's technologically advanced healing equipment into the Shikai style of Retsu Unohana's Zanpakuto from Bleach was originally to satisfy some of his own perverse tastes.

Is there a more respectable way? Of course there is, but if Sherlock were to tell Pepper what a respectable way was, he could forget about seeing Tony's desperate expression as he was swallowed by the giant fish in front of him.

After only a second of thought, Sherlock put on a somewhat ashamed expression and said to Pepper.

"I'm sorry, Pepper, there's no decent way to do this, and if you say that, Niu Shizuku will be sad too."

As Sherlock spoke, the giant manta ray's one eye miraculously appeared to be teary-eyed, completely unlike its earlier wicked grin when facing Tony.

If Tony weren't here right now, he probably would have jumped up and cursed the giant manta ray in front of him, saying it was definitely her mother's son. Goodness, Sherlock is a green tea bitch, but you, a big fish, are also a green tea bitch.

Seeing that there was still a hint of hesitation on Chili's face, Sherlock thought for a moment before continuing to fuel the fire for her.

"But Pepper, don't worry. Although it may not look very respectable, being swallowed by the Ninjazuki is definitely a unique experience. The Ninjazuki's teeth and tongue are actually excellent massage equipment, far surpassing any massage techniques you can experience."

Upon hearing Sherlock's words, Pepper Potts looked embarrassed and said nothing. She simply reached out and ruffled Shizuku's hair, and Shizuku looked like a pet dog, enjoying the gesture.

Only Sherlock could clearly see the resolute look deep in Pepper's eyes.

Of course, Pepper Potts would definitely find a time when no one was around to secretly get herself eaten by the big fish. Sherlock couldn't say much, and could only silently pray for Pepper Potts' forgiveness in his heart.

On the other hand, after being swallowed by the meat-eating monster once, Tony stopped hiding in the basement and started actively preparing for Pepper's New Year's Eve party, even starting to exercise regularly.

After all, only by being healthy can one avoid being swallowed by that damned giant manta ray again and again.

Tony was almost traumatized after just one time. Although it felt good, being turned into chewing gum was really disgusting.

After secretly trying it a few times, Little Chili became increasingly satisfied with the meat saliva, and even discovered that the seemingly sticky saliva was actually a super-sized skin care nutrient. It could be said that apart from the somewhat disgusting method, it had no drawbacks.

In this eerie atmosphere, Sherlock quickly brought Zhao Weike's family over, and everyone joyfully held a New Year's Eve party at Tony's mansion.

It's worth mentioning that since Pepper Potts and Tony were the hosts this time, most of the dishes on the table were made by Pepper Potts, while Sherlock's meal was just a side dish.

Although a strong woman like Little Chili has eaten a lot of delicious food, her cooking skills are just so-so, basically the same as most housewives in the United States.

Moreover, since it was a family dinner, it wasn't appropriate to hire a chef, so the dishes were closer to the standard cuisine in American households, which is essentially American white food.

Well, this stuff is plentiful and filling, but the presentation makes it feel like you're eating pig swill.

However, the taste wasn't too bad. After all, in Sherlock's words, this was a complete hodgepodge of pre-made dishes, and if the taste wasn't good, pre-made dishes wouldn't survive.

However, in Sherlock and Zhao Weike's family, who were already used to Chinese food, this kind of white food really lacked soul.

Fortunately, there were a few side dishes cooked by Sherlock on the table, along with a large pot of white rice, so they could at least eat this so-called white food as a side dish.

Moreover, gatherings are more about the atmosphere than the food on the table.

Anna, Mindy, and Zhao Weike also visited Tony's studio, and each of them received a custom-made 'black gun' from Tony, making it a very rewarding experience.

After the party, Helen's family returned to their home in New York through the Anywhere Door, while Sherlock stayed with Tony with Doro, although Doro was snatched away by Pepper Potts before Sherlock could hold him for long.

Before heading to Rabbit's location, everyone needed to prepare various documents and visas. Little Chili also needed to adapt to the CEO position within the company as soon as possible and make arrangements for what followed.

This wasn't a difficult task for Chili Pepper, since Tony, who was once the CEO, usually delegated most of his tasks to her. It just needed time.

Tony also took advantage of this time to set up a ring at home and start practicing close combat skills.

On the one hand, it was to better fulfill the responsibilities of Iron Man, and on the other hand, it was to exercise. Tony's driver, who also served as his bodyguard, became Tony's sparring partner.

As for Sherlock, aside from lying on Flesh Droplet and looking at his alchemy book, all Sherlock did during this time was watch Happy beat Tony in the ring whenever he had nothing to do.

As for why Sherlock doesn't train, well, Sherlock is a fighter trained by Zhao Weike. Even without using his abilities, he can take down Happy and Tony, two weaklings, in a one-on-two fight.

After the three sparred once, Tony never bothered Sherlock again in a fight.

As the departure date drew closer, Pepper finally resolved all the issues and brought her new assistant to meet Tony.

Natalie Rushman.

This is Black Widow's alias. Sherlock saw through her identity when she walked in, but he didn't point it out. He even looked at her with some surprise.

It has to be said that compared to the movie, the real-life Scarlett Johansson is undoubtedly much younger, at the peak of her beauty. Even Sherlock Holmes would have to give her a thumbs up for her stunning figure, let alone Tony Stark, the former sex fiend.

Sure enough, the moment Tony saw Black Widow, his penchant for showing off in front of beautiful women was on full display. Under Pepper's almost glaring eye-roll, Tony decided to pull off a big show.

Unlike in the movie, where Tony had Happy spar with Black Widow, Tony, having been tormented by Sherlock and Happy, was undoubtedly arrogant and actually prepared to spar with Black Widow himself.

As for the result, well, Tony, once again screaming and refusing, was swallowed whole by the fleshy creature beneath Sherlock and turned into chewing gum.

As for Black Widow, she naturally noticed Sherlock immediately, and even the thing under Sherlock that looked like a mattress and resembled an enlarged version of a manta ray. However, Black Widow had always thought that this thing was just a super-sized doll, but she never expected that this thing was actually alive!

The reactions of everyone present puzzled Black Widow. Apart from Pepper Potts, who turned and left, only Happy, who looked pale, remained. After all, Happy had also been swallowed by this thing.

Sherlock had a wicked grin on his face, and even had the mind to pat the remaining big fish. He also made sarcastic remarks to Tony, who was being chewed in the fish's mouth. There were all sorts of expressions on the scene, but no one seemed worried about Tony being swallowed.

Chapter 139 First Encounter with Black Widow

Although Sherlock's information had long been erased from S.H.I.E.L.D.'s database by Eddie Redmayne, Black Widow, as Redmayne's protégé, naturally knew Sherlock's specific information before carrying out the mission.

Judging from the reactions of those around him, it was obvious that the giant manta ray that swallowed Tony was the work of the alchemist lying on it.

Although Black Widow had already determined that the thing was not dangerous, in order to maintain her public image, she still pretended to be 'terrified'.

Her eyes were fixed on the manta ray chewing Tony's food, and her body subconsciously took a step back. While making Happy an obstacle between herself and the giant manta ray, her face perfectly displayed the vulnerability and fear unique to women.

Any more would seem too deliberate, any less would fail to evoke a man's protective instincts; it's truly an acting textbook worthy of an Oscar.

And Happy, that idiot, unsurprisingly fell for Black Widow's masterful acting skills. Or perhaps Happy didn't even realize that Black Widow was using him as a shield. He just stood there, completely oblivious to the fact that she was using him as a shield, and with a righteous air, he grabbed Black Widow's shoulder and said something to her.

"Calm down, calm down. This big fish isn't a monster; it's just a medical device."

After saying that, Happy paused, and his expression instantly became incredibly complicated. His expression was a mixture of lingering resentment, disgust, and a little bit of psychological trauma, making it impossible to tell what was going on.

"It's just that the treatment method for this thing is a bit hard to accept."

Happy's tone was incredibly complex as he spoke, and his small eyes would occasionally steal glances at Sherlock, who was lying on top of Meatball and mocking Tony in Meatball's mouth.

These two short sentences revealed a great deal of information and gave Black Widow a deeper understanding of Sherlock, the so-called alchemist.

However, some complaints were still necessary. At this moment, Black Widow was looking at Tony's manta ray, her head full of question marks.

Is this a medical device? What kind of kind person would swallow a patient like chewing gum?

In an instant, Scarlett Johansson gained a profound understanding of the line from Sherlock Holmes's profile: "This target group has an extremely strong sense of perverse pleasure; proceed with caution when approaching them."

This is a nasty brat!

However, driven by her instincts as a secret agent, Black Widow still wanted to gather more intelligence.

After hearing Happy's words, Black Widow's fear did not dissipate much. Instead, the intense vigilance she had felt earlier turned into questions. She looked at the large fish that was constantly chewing with some surprise and asked with a puzzled expression.

"Is this something the group has developed recently? When did the group start getting involved in... uh, is this considered part of the biological field?"

Black Widow's question was asked from the perspective of her role as Pepper Potts' assistant, which both fit her "persona" and satisfied her desire to gather intelligence.

This time, however, before Happy could speak, Sherlock's voice rang out first.

"It's not exactly a biological entity. You can think of it as a strong artificial intelligence that has mastered alien medical techniques and treatment methods. After all, doctors need to accumulate a lot of knowledge. Without this artificial intelligence, even the most advanced treatment equipment can't work on its own, right?"

As Sherlock spoke, he slid down from the fleshy body like a slide, and as soon as he finished speaking, he stood in front of Black Widow and extended a hand to her.

"Hello, my name is Sherlock, Sherlock Flamel, an alchemist. It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Natasha."

As soon as Sherlock finished speaking, Black Widow's expression visibly froze. At this moment, she wasn't even sure if the young man in front of her had truly seen through her identity.

However, her composure as a secret agent quickly calmed her down. She extended her hand and shook hands with Sherlock before speaking to him.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, but my name is Natalie Rushman, not Natasha. As a gentleman, you should remember a woman's name."

Black Widow seemed not to believe Sherlock's words about being an alchemist in his self-introduction, completely displaying the tolerance of a gentle older sister towards a chuunibyou (delusional) teenager.

When Sherlock heard what Black Widow said, he practically rolled his eyes to the sky. He let go of Black Widow's hand and then said to her.

“Okay, Natasha, I will remember your name, Natasha.”

Damn it, what a nasty brat!

Scarlett Johansson, whose blood pressure was about to rise from Sherlock's words, barely suppressed the urge to beat up the boy in front of her, and her smile changed into the helpless feeling of a gentle older sister.

Just then, Meatball had finished treating Tony and immediately spat Tony back onto the ring. Then, with a grin, it used its tail to curl Sherlock up and put him on its back before lazily curling up in the corner again.

Sherlock, on the other hand, looked completely at ease and picked up the alchemy book that was on the fleshy creature and began to read it.

After a moment of existential doubt while covered in drool, Tony scrambled to his feet in the ring. He looked at Black Widow, who stood there looking completely bewildered, and then at Sherlock, who lay on top of Flesh and Blood, looking serene and content. He then said with a hint of helplessness.

"Sherlock, honestly, doesn't the Flesh Gourmet have any more dignified ways of treating people? At the very least, you should make sure that the Flesh Gourmet doesn't just forcibly drag people into its mouth for treatment, right?"

Seeing Tony's obvious vulnerability at losing face in front of a beautiful woman, yet forced to maintain a gentlemanly demeanor because she was present, Sherlock peeked one eye out from behind the book.

Looking at Tony, who was trying hard to maintain his 'gentleman' persona, with a mocking gaze, he chuckled and made a sarcastic remark.

"My dear son, you must know that the more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to deceive you!"

As soon as Sherlock said those words, only one thought remained in Black Widow's mind: this kid in front of her definitely knew her identity!

However, as Sherlock uttered his next sentence, Black Widow's gaze towards the giant manta ray instantly turned fiery.

"What's more, when Meatballs is treating you, they also whiten your skin, remove blemishes, moisturize, massage, and remove scars for free. What more could you ask for? This is just normal. If this were on the battlefield, believe me, you would be begging Meatballs to swallow you whole."

Chapter 140 Giving Sherlock a Shock from a Rabbit

Not to mention that Sherlock's words about whitening, removing blemishes, skincare, massage, and scar removal all seem to perfectly target Black Widow, an agent who uses her beauty as a weapon.