vncnus Chapter 751 I Want to Study Abroad!
Chapter 751 I Want to Study Abroad!
Chapter 751 I Want to Study Abroad!
After discussing these matters, Peter inquired about Cindy's illness: "You said Cindy's illness was unusual, and I understand now. It's actually a feedback from the web of fate. The illness itself isn't anything special."
"Actually, it's just a common cold and fever. Your Black friend certainly won't hesitate to prescribe some anti-inflammatory drugs and antibiotics for her, and she'll get through it quickly... Unless similar situations continue to occur throughout the multiverse, in which case she might not recover."
Julia wasn't sure whether the large-scale events currently unfolding in the multiverse were temporary or ongoing. If they were continuous, it would likely be a multiverse-level spider totem crisis. Peter needed to handle it immediately.
"That means Cindy is alright, which puts my mind at ease."
The two sides had essentially finished their conversation, and as they were about to leave, Peter curiously asked Mrs. Spider, "Speaking of which, why do you always appear like an NPC? You just show up to give out a quest and then disappear?"
Julia was speechless at Peter's words: "I only come here when necessary, Spider-Man. I have my own life all the time. Your mysterious friend probably already knows everything about me."
Julia then left with her bag. Peter sat there for a moment, thinking, and was about to pay when he noticed a man with a Rubik's Cube coming out of the restroom and sitting down opposite him.
"Wait, this scene looks familiar... Why are you coming out of the toilet again?"
Fury hesitated, then shook his head, pointing to Julia Carpenter who hadn't been gone long: "Do you know anything about that woman?"
"All I know is that she has prophetic abilities, knows a lot of things, and is also a spider-like being, and blind. Considering Daredevil and Gorgon's cases, I think she can hear what we're saying."
In an instant, Fury's expression changed. He then shook his head, took out his phone, wrote down what Peter had said, and continued, "Her name is Julia Carpenter. You may already know that she works at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where she is in charge of artifact appraisal."
"Wait... a Metropolitan Museum of Art employee? A blind person? Appreciating artifacts?"
Peter was genuinely taken aback by this statement. Fury offered no explanation, leaving Peter to his own imagination: "During our investigation, there was almost nothing unusual about her. If she hadn't met with you a few times, we wouldn't have known anything special about her. In short... she's very mysterious."
"Yes, she's very mysterious. Every time she speaks, she's more enigmatic than you and Strange combined. I don't know how else to explain it but 'mysterious'."
Fury paused for a moment, then shook his head again. "I mean... never mind, what did she say to you?"
"She suggested I find a spider ability that doesn't rely on genetic mutations or magic, in order to deal with possible... well, accidents."
Fury's expression was somewhat strange, but he didn't press the matter further. Instead, he changed the subject and asked, "So, Agent Spider-Silk is actually alright?"
"It's really nothing... provided that nothing goes wrong in other universes, she just needs to rest for a few days."
Fury shook his head after listening. The affairs of other universes were beyond his control; he should just mind his own business. So the conversation shifted to Peter: "So, how have you been lately, Spider-Man? Any news?"
"Speaking of which, I was just about to tell you. I actually have an idea about acquiring what Julia Carpenter called 'another power.' You know Iron Fist, right? Daniel Rand?"
Fury nodded. While his abilities were somewhat like street-smart fish-frying, he was awkwardly weak in serious situations. But Iron Fist was, after all, a superhero. Moreover, Rand Pharmaceuticals was a medical device company with a sizable business scope, so S.H.I.E.L.D. was naturally paying attention.
"The power of the Iron Fist comes from the power of immortality, which is obtained through cultivating a mysterious power called Qi, and through a series of trials. I might be able to cultivate a spider-like Qi, and that would solve the problem."
After listening, Fury roughly understood Peter's meaning, nodded slightly, and then expressed his confusion: "I think I understand, but this... Qi, why does it sound like some kind of Eastern martial art?"
"Because it is a kind of Eastern martial art."
Nick exclaimed "Ah," then seemed to understand something: "You don't want to go, but that's not right either, it's a bit of a hassle, and I'm guessing it's not because of your passport."
Peter nodded. On one hand, he didn't know what the so-called Seven Cities of Heaven were like in this world, and he would probably have to ask Iron Fist about that. On the other hand, as far as Peter knew, martial arts training usually took a long time, which was why he was hesitant.
If it takes too much time to keep up with Spider-Man's actions, is it still necessary to try for immortality?
"Go ask Iron Fist first. If he confirms he's going to the East, I can contact Sniper Rifle; maybe that will be of some help."
Fury didn't think much of it and started chatting with Peter about other things: "Speaking of which, have you been back to your base since then?"
It took Peter a while to understand that Fury was referring to the new Webbase he had rebuilt on the ruins of Hydra's Hudson River base. He shook his head and said, "I don't usually go to that place unless Dr. Jonathan or Dr. Connors needs to conduct some experiments. What's wrong?"
"It's nothing, it's just that last night one of our agents stared at that computer screen all night watching the game 'Three Men and a Dog'."
Peter was exasperated; he'd thought Harry was playing a game at home. Turns out it was on the supercomputer at Spider-Man's Web Base. Fury just chuckled and said, "Alright, relax, Spider-Man. I believe in you. You can do it."
"Um, thank you. Although I still don't quite understand what you meant by 'you can't'... Oh, I gained immortality, right? I'll give it a try."
After Fury left, Peter noticed that Fury had already paid the bill, so he took out his Dimension Watch, sent a message to the Spider-Men before leaving the cafe.
(End of this chapter)