"Pa pa pa pa..."
A series of striking sounds echoed from the special training ground within the Little Rainforest. Two figures maneuvered and fought on the field, engaging in rapid combat.
The older one was around eighteen or nineteen years old, specializing in attacks. He displayed various martial arts skills with incredible proficiency, dazzling the onlookers.
The younger one was about fifteen or sixteen years old, incredibly agile in his movements, with reaction speed that seemed unbelievable.
Although he was already quite good, his combat experience and skills were clearly inferior to his opponent, resulting in a back-and-forth battle.
"Stop!"
The two figures jumped to the sides and stood still, bowing to each other. Then, the younger one sat on the ground, panting heavily.
"Hey! Impressive, Peter. Did you take some medicine or did you suddenly have an epiphany?"
Shang-Chi took a deep breath, walked to the side of the training ground, grabbed two towels, and threw one to Peter Parker. He wiped his own sweat and wore a look of astonishment on his face.
"Whether it's stamina, strength, agility, or speed, you're like a completely different person compared to our last practice session...
My arm is almost swollen from blocking your attacks!"
He rubbed his arm in frustration, recalling his previous sense of helplessness.
"In such a high-intensity battle, you can actually hold on until my energy is exhausted, it's practically cheating...
I almost feel like all my years of training were in vain!"
"Um... I don't know how this happened..."
Peter Parker wiped the sweat off his forehead. Ever since he was bitten by a mutated spider and had a deep sleep, he found significant changes in his body.
As Shang-Chi mentioned, his physical abilities had improved in all aspects. Strength, endurance, agility, speed, even his jumping ability and defense had suddenly reached an extraordinary level.
Moreover, he not only had keen intuition for danger but also the ability to adhere his hands and feet to surfaces and even crawl on ceilings.
Although his intelligent mind realized that it was probably related to the spider that bit him, he currently had no energy to think about such matters.
His mind was a complete mess now, and the sudden change in his physical abilities made it difficult for him to even walk properly...
Fortunately, years of training with Shang-Chi allowed him to quickly adapt to the rapid changes in his body, so he immediately sought Shang-Chi's help.
Shang-Chi's solution was simple—
To spar.
Intense sparring would help Peter quickly adapt to the disorientation caused by the changes in his body and further explore his own abilities.
"I feel like your strength is on par with Director Steve, and your speed might even be faster."
Shang-Chi sat across from Peter and rubbed his chin with a curious expression.
"I have the right to say that since I've sparred with Director Steve... Did you mistakenly take some medicine?"
"Well... I think it's because I got bitten by a bug?"
Peter gave a wry smile and scratched his head. Although it sounded cool, he wasn't an ordinary clueless high school student.
He was currently in a rainforest formed by a magical miracle.
Here, he had encountered many individuals with special abilities.
Dr. Oaks, who can transform into animals and cast magic spells, Super Soldier Director Steve, who had been injected with a serum, Dr. Banner, who can turn into a massive green creature when angry, as well as a cat that can turn invisible and a dog that can heal. Oh, and a husky that can shoot energy blasts.
And it was said that there are other individuals with special abilities in the Avengers base.
Even Shang-Chi, who was in front of him, was a terrifying guy in terms of combat skills, making Captain America feel inferior...
So when he suddenly acquired special abilities like them, he felt... a stronger sense of belonging to this organization!
"I think I should ask the chairman about this."
Peter took a deep breath. Although his physical strength had skyrocketed, he was overwhelmed by Shang-Chi in terms of combat skills, and it required him to exert double the effort to remain undefeated.
However, his recovery speed after exhausting his stamina was exceptionally fast.
"Ding ling ling..."
Shang-Chi was about to speak when his phone, which was placed aside, started ringing.
He scratched his head and walked over to pick up the phone, and then waved at Peter.
"Look, you mentioned the chairman, and he's calling me now..."
"Chairman... what?!"
Shang-Chi fell into a daze, and his mouth gradually opened wide.
After a long while, he dazedly hung up the phone.
Peter curiously ran over to his side.
"What's wrong with you? What did the chairman say to you? He doesn't know about my situation, does he? You seem shocked... could it be..."
Peter's imagination ran wild, and his expression became astonished.
"Could it be that the chairman has finally turned into a mad scientist and wants to dissect me?!"
"...What nonsense are you thinking?!"
Shang-Chi snapped out of his daze after Peter's ramblings and gave him a strange look as he rolled his eyes.
"The chairman doesn't know about your situation, but he has found information about my family... I need to go meet him now. I'll talk to him about your situation later."
"Oh... your family?"
Peter's eyes lit up, and the gossip fire ignited within him:
"Didn't you say you ran away from home? Could it be that your dad finally found you? Is he going to capture you and take you back?! Oh, right, I heard that your country had a tradition of early marriage. You're considered an adult now, so is your dad an old-fashioned person who wants to force you into marriage? Do you have a girlfriend in your hometown who has been waiting for you? Arranged marriage or child bride... *sob* *sob* *sob*!"
"Stop, stop, stop!"
Shang-Chi had veins popping up on his forehead, and he had to reach out and cover Peter's mouth—
Not only is this kid a super chatterbox, but he also has a wild imagination!
Damn, now it is difficult to even knock him out cleanly. This chatterbox with a wild imagination, combined with superpowers, is unbearable for anyone!
"It's not that complicated!"
Shang-Chi glanced at his phone, which had received an email:
"The chairman... found information about my sister."
...
Nature Guardian, conference room.
Shang-Chi met Chairman Oaks.
"Mr. Chairman."
Shang-Chi respectfully bowed to Oaks.
Currently, Shang-Chi had completed all his high school credits and could apply for college, which meant he could be considered a high school graduate.
Apart from his own above-average intelligence, Peter's tutoring deserved credit as well.
In the Benevolence Society, he had become one of the outstanding members of the younger generation, and he was also responsible for school collaborations.
When Secretary-General Antonio went to China to lead the Asian division, Oaks asked Shang-Chi about it, but after hesitating for a moment, he decided not to accompany Antonio to China.
However, this time, the situation was different.
"You've read the information. What do you think?"
Oaks motioned for Shang-Chi to sit down.
"Your father's influence is not ordinary... Not only in China, but it's also considerable in other parts of the world.
Moreover, it seems that you and your sister have never escaped his surveillance—
The data shows that he should already know that you're in my Benevolence Society, but he hasn't shown any response... It somewhat matches the template of certain scions from prominent families."
"I... don't know what's going on."
Shang-Chi took a deep breath, shook his head in confusion, and tightly clenched his fist.
My dad knew about my situation but remained indifferent?
But now isn't the time to dwell on this question!
"I don't know what my father is thinking, but my sister is still young!"
Shang-Chi's fist tightened, and his expression turned serious.
"Lingling actually went to Macau alone, and although my dad knows, he didn't stop her... It's outrageous!"
"You never mentioned that you had a sister before."
Oaks looked puzzled.
"And you left before she was old enough and went to the other side of the earth in one go. I must say, you siblings are quite something...
But how is your relationship with your sister? Did you tell her when you ran away?"
"Our relationship is good..."
Shang-Chi blurted out but suddenly froze.
After a moment, he lowered his head and despondently covered his face.
"But when I ran away, I lied to her, saying I would be back in three days..."
"..."
The corner of Oaks' mouth twitched and he offered some heartfelt advice to the young man before him:
"Although she's your sister, your behavior perfectly fits the definition of a 'scumbag.'"
"..."
Shang-Chi's face turned mournful.
"Mr. Chairman, I... I didn't think about it that much back then, but now Lingling is alone in Macau, and she might be in danger. Could you... could you ask Big Brother Antonio to bring her to the Benevolence Society?"
"Going to the Benevolence Society is not a problem, but such a spirited girl, I don't think Antonio can handle her."
Oaks spread his hands, looking helpless.
"For this matter, you'll have to handle it yourself.
If you don't step in, even if Antonio can manage, what excuse can he use?
The information also mentions that your sister is no ordinary fighter, and if someone from here goes there, it could lead to international disputes—
And, I absolutely won't allow members to be kidnapped."
"Um..."
Shang-Chi was stunned for a moment and remembered something.
"Strange! My dad explicitly told me that he wouldn't teach Lingling martial arts..."
"Hmm, with her personality, even if your dad doesn't teach her, she probably won't listen."
Oaks smiled. I have heard this story plot many times; it is too normal:
"Besides, I remember that when you joined the Benevolence Society, we made an agreement."
"Yes, Mr. Chairman."
Shang-Chi's gaze focused, and he took a deep breath.
"I... haven't forgotten."
"Well... when you turn 18, go back to China and have a good talk with your father. If you're afraid to go, I'll accompany you."
Oaks propped his chin with one hand and tapped the table with the other five fingers.
"Also, your father's identity seems quite extraordinary... And, it seems your hometown is in Hunan. For the development of our Asian division, I'll have to visit personally."
He looked into Shang-Chi's eyes.
"I won't be free during the Spring Festival this year. If you're worried about your sister, we can go to Macau."
"Thanks, Mr. Chairman!"
Shang-Chi fell into silence for a long time before finally making up his mind.
Then, he remembered something.
"Oh, by the way, Chairman, something seems to have happened to Peter..."
"What?"
"He got bitten by a bug."
"..."
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