American Comics: BOSS Invasion

After a愣 (lèng, be stupefied) for more than half a minute, Little Spider slumped, drooping his head and dejectedly saying, "So much money, you could sell me and I still couldn't pay it back!"

"Using retreat as a means of advance, that's indeed a good method!"

Qi Shan nodded and said, "Your grades at school are excellent. Although you became somewhat carried away after suddenly gaining powers, you've consistently tried to do good deeds. This shows that you're a truly intelligent person."

Little Spider's eyes revealed a glimmer of hope.

Qi Shan nodded: "Rest assured, we won't tell your aunt about this matter."

Little Spider breathed a sigh of relief.

"However, compensation is unavoidable!"

His expression tightened.

"The bill can be temporarily covered by us, but in return, you'll need to work to pay off the debt. I'll arrange a three-month special training for you, and the training location will be at the Avengers headquarters."

Little Spider's eyes lit up.

"Don't be happy too soon!" Qi Shan said calmly, "You're just training there; you're still underage. You're not yet qualified to do the work of saving the world.

Recently, we've been lobbying Congress, given that the crime rate in large and medium-sized cities is increasing, and the proportion of super villains among them is rising sharply.

S.H.I.E.L.D. is preparing to form a special police force, affiliated with the city's police department, specifically responsible for super-powered criminal cases.

The aim is to reduce the crime rate while slightly salvaging the police's tarnished reputation."

Qi Shan looked up at Little Spider, "How about it? Becoming a special police officer is much better than you swinging around the city every night, beating up small-time thugs, right?"

Little Spider first nodded quickly, then hesitated: "But I'm still in school; I don't have time during the day! And Aunt wouldn't agree to me working either. Besides, being a police officer doesn't pay much; how many years would I have to work to pay off this debt!"

"You don't need to worry about that; we'll have someone handle it, and we'll definitely give your aunt a satisfactory explanation."

Qi Shan put down his chopsticks, tidied up the small table, and said, "Special police officers are different from ordinary police officers; you don't have a salary, only bounties!"

"Bounties?"

"That's right! In nature, it's somewhat similar to bounty hunters, except you hold official status." Qi Shan said calmly, "Any wanted super villain will have an internally marked bounty amount.

For example, that Octopus you fought last night. He's never appeared before, but his destructive power is enormous. Besides the advanced knowledge of mechanical arms, he also seems to possess the ability to manipulate energy. Currently, the bounty is 35 million US dollars!"

Qi Shan looked at him sideways. Little Spider was startled and stammered, "That's 35 million already? If I catch one a week, it won't take long, and I'll pay off the debt in a month!"

"It's not that easy!"

Qi Shan said, "Do you play games? Criminals like Octopus clearly use technology-based powers, which are different from super-powered individuals who can fly or possess magical abilities.

Technology-based powers can be mass-produced, so many high-tech companies are interested in their technology, and funding is abundant, leading to higher and higher bounties.

Ordinary super-powered criminals have bounties of at most 1 million to 3 million, and it won't go much higher than that. Like him!"

Qi Shan burped and a photo of Ultron appeared on the projector screen.

"Ultron!" Little Spider immediately recognized him.

The Sokovia incident, which caused a lot of noise some time ago, has been repeatedly hyped by the media for a long time.

Although the whole event ended a few days ago, there are still variety shows relishing it.

They are very interested in Ultron's life form.

Little Spider is a huge fan of the Avengers, so he naturally knows this great enemy very well.

But after looking at the bounty amount marked below Ultron's picture, he paused slightly.

"Ultron is so powerful, but he only has a bounty of 5 million US dollars?"

Qi Shan said calmly, "Although Ultron has research potential, and many people are interested in him, his replicability is not strong.

Not everyone can easily create an artificial intelligence that can be interviewed. Ordinary technology companies, while coveting Iron Man's wisdom, also have some self-awareness.

They know that even if they capture Ultron, the possibility of researching core technology is infinitely close to 0.

Therefore, the bounty is not high! But him!"

The projector then switched to a picture of the Millennium Earl.

Little Spider sighed, then perked up again.

He felt that this bounty hunting mode was very suitable for him, as it allowed him to act as a hero, fight crime, and also enrich his wallet, which could be described as killing two birds with one stone.

If what he said was true, he could even make a living from it in the future.

Little Spider didn't know what he was thinking, but he chuckled to himself.

Alice suddenly said, "Boss, Norman Osborn, the chairman of Osborn Industries, has come in person. He wants to see you!"

Qi Shan was somewhat surprised, "Why is he here?"

"This morning, Osborn Industries Group held a three-hour emergency meeting. At the same time, it conducted an internal investigation of the core laboratory. After that, a research project on neural mechanical hands appeared on Osborn's official website.

There's a 65% chance it's because of the octopus mechanical arms that appeared last night!"

Good heavens, Doctor Octopus just showed his face and already alarmed the Osborn Group.

Qi Shan shook his head.

But he came at the right time. The plan was just unfolding this morning, and it was the time when a lot of funds were needed. Perhaps he could meet him.

Qi Shan got up: "Have someone take him to the reception room; I'll be there soon!"

He then pointed at Little Spider and said, "Your recovery ability is far beyond ordinary people. Since you're already awake, there's no need to lie in bed anymore!

Move your hands and feet. Anyway, you've taken off the hospital gown. Someone will take you to do a simple check-up in a while, and then you'll meet your coach."

Qi Shan slowly walked to the door, opened it, and said, "By the way, you don't need to worry about home; an agent will disguise as you over there to temporarily deceive your aunt. If you're worried, you can ask Alice to connect you to the retinal camera to check on the situation at home!

I have something to do, so I'll leave first!"

After saying that, without waiting for Little Spider to answer, he closed the door and left directly.

Little Spider was dazed for a while, scratched his head, and suddenly laughed.

It seemed like he had accidentally stumbled into good fortune!

Hehe!