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"For some beings, death is merely another form of beginning."
Oh?
Upon hearing this, Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, his interest growing even stronger.
It seems this guy is more than just an ordinary transaction intermediary.
The faint, almost imperceptible aura emanating from him was imbued with a sense of technology and superhumanity…
Could it be...
Lin Tian's powerful spiritual sense swept over the area instantly, easily penetrating the seemingly ordinary trench coat and sunglasses, revealing the true face hidden beneath.
It turned out to be the case.
(bfbi) turns out to be a robot.
Moreover, it is a highly advanced bionic robot with a high level of technology, and even possesses a certain degree of autonomy and a special energy core.
Who manufactured it? Osborn Industries? Or some other hidden force?
"A robot? Not badly disguised." Lin Tian directly exposed the other party's identity, a knowing smile appearing on his face. "It seems your master is very interested in this transaction, or rather, in Osborn Industries' enhancement serum?"
The robot in the black trench coat, upon hearing that Lin Tian had seen through his disguise at a glance, had a flicker in its electronic eyes behind its sunglasses, but its tone remained calm:
"My job is simply to complete the transaction. As for anything else, it's none of my business, and it's none of your business either."
"Is that so?" Lin Tian smiled, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "In my opinion, anything interesting that appears in front of me is related to me."
Before he finished speaking, Lin Tian's figure vanished from the spot in an instant.
The next second, he appeared in front of the black-coated robot like a ghost. A fair and slender hand, seemingly containing the power of the entire universe, ignored the thin energy shield on the robot's body as easily as taking something out of a bag and plunged it into his chest.
sizzle.
A piercing crackling sound of electricity and the twisting of metal rang out. Before the black-coated robot could even react, Lin Tian had already forcefully pulled out the energy core emitting blue light from its body.
"No!" The black-coated robot let out a final electronic roar filled with resentment and anger.
Then, his body, made of high-strength alloy, collapsed to the ground as if it had lost all its energy, turning into a pile of scrap metal.
Lin Tian looked at the energy core in his hand, which was still faintly shimmering with blue light and contained peculiar energy, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
"Hmm... although the energy level isn't high, the structure is quite ingenious. Perhaps it could be given to Zero as a snack? Or used to upgrade Gwen's suit?"
He casually put the energy core into his storage space.
Then, he turned his gaze to the fat leader who was completely terrified and slumped on the ground.
"Now," Lin Tian's voice turned as cold as a demon's, "it's your turn."
"No...don't kill me! Spare me, sir! I know I was wrong!" The fat gang leader finally snapped out of his extreme fear and scrambled to his knees in front of Lin Tian, frantically kowtowing and begging for mercy, his face covered in snot and tears. There was no trace of the arrogance of the gang leader he had once displayed.
"Spare your life?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow. "Sure."
“However,” he crouched down, looking at the fat leader’s distorted face filled with fear, and gave him a kind smile, “you need to do something for me.”
"What...what do you want to do? Just give the order, sir, and I'll do it for you even if it means going through fire and water!" the fat leader stammered, as if grasping at a straw.
"It's very simple." Lin Tian smiled, a cold, calculating glint in his eyes.
He stretched out his finger and tapped the fat leader's forehead again.
This time, he did not directly eliminate the other party, but instead silently implanted an extremely hidden spiritual seed, full of loyalty and obedience, deep into the other party's consciousness.
At the same time, he also managed to read all the intelligence information in the other party's brain about the Tomahawk Gang, the Osborn Industries enhanced serum trade, and the Brooklyn underworld.
“From today onwards,” Lin Tian withdrew his finger, his voice resounding like a spell deep within the fat boss’s soul, “you will be my most loyal dog in this city’s underworld.”
"Take control of everything here for me."
"Gather all intelligence and manage all resources."
"Wait for my next summons."
"Yes...yes! Master! Your humble servant obeys!" The fat leader replied with vacant eyes, as respectful as a puppet on a string.
His consciousness had already been initially formatted and controlled by Lin Tian.
Although they still retain basic thinking and action abilities.
However, they would execute Lin Tian's orders without the slightest deviation, just like the most devout believers.
well.
Lin Tian nodded in satisfaction.
Another tool to be used.
After dealing with these minor troubles, Lin Tian finally turned his gaze to Spider-Gwen, who had been staring at him blankly since the beginning, her eyes filled with shock, fear, curiosity, and a hint of indescribable excitement.
He walked slowly to the girl, his face once again displaying that gentle and caring smile.
He reached out and gently brushed her pale face, which was pale from her injury, and her slightly bleeding lips with the Hehuan Immortal Essence, which contained pure life energy.
A warm and comfortable feeling instantly spread throughout my body.
Gwen felt the numbness and pain in her shoulder disappear instantly, and the wound at the corner of her mouth healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.
Even the spider power within her body, which had been depleted during the battle, had been significantly restored.
"Feeling better, my little spider?" Lin Tian's voice was so gentle it could melt water, and it was full of magnetism.
“I…” Gwen looked at the man in front of her, who was like a god, able to easily control the life and death of others and instantly heal her own injuries. Her heart started pounding wildly again, and her cheeks flushed red once more.
She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know what to say, so she could only nod blankly.
"That's good." Lin Tian smiled, reached out, and ruffled her hair as he had done before to show affection.
But this time, Gwen subconsciously tilted her head slightly to avoid it.
Ok?
A barely perceptible glint of cold light flashed in Lin Tian's eyes.
It seems that the performance, which was full of divine power and magic, had frightened the innocent little spider, making her wary and resistant to her.
Interesting. It seems I need to put in more effort and train him properly.
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Sensing Gwen's subconscious avoidance and the hint of wariness and resistance hidden deep in her eyes, Lin Tian was not angry at all; on the contrary, he found it even more interesting.
Conquering a prey who is filled with fear and wariness towards you, yet unable to resist being attracted to you, is far more fulfilling than conquering a fangirl who blindly worships you from the start, isn't it?
It seems that a gentler and more patient strategy is needed to deal with this little spider from another world.
Lin Tian withdrew his hand from Gwen's hair, his face showing no embarrassment but instead a smile full of understanding and apology.
"I'm sorry," his voice became unusually gentle, even carrying a hint of vulnerability, "Did I scare you just now?"
"I... I just don't like seeing people hurt innocent people." Lin Tian began his Oscar-worthy performance, his eyes filled with compassionate light. "So I might have been a little too heavy-handed."
"You...you did this to protect me?" Gwen was slightly taken aback when she heard Lin Tian's explanation, and her vigilance and resistance instantly dissipated.
Was he so cruel just now because of me?
Thinking of this, Gwen felt a warm current and a touch of sweetness well up in her heart.
“Of course.” Lin Tian nodded without hesitation, looking into Gwen’s eyes with utmost sincerity and affection. “I’ve said it before, you’re a little thing that interests me. How could I just stand by and watch you get hurt?”
"Moreover," Lin Tian stepped forward, closing the distance between himself and Gwen again, and whispered in her ear in his magnetic voice, "Seeing you injured and bleeding makes my heart ache too."
These words, full of concern and ambiguity, were like the sweetest poison, instantly striking Gwen's sensitive and yearning-to-be-cared-for heart.
Her cheeks flushed bright red instantly, and her heart pounded so fast it felt like it was about to burst out of her chest.
He actually felt heartbroken for me?
Could it be that his interest in me is not just curiosity?
Does he really like me?
As soon as the thought crossed her mind, Gwen felt like her brain was about to stop working.
She looked at the man before her, at his stunningly handsome face, and at his eyes filled with tenderness and affection.
She felt as if she had fallen hopelessly in love once again.
Lin Gwen's voice trembled slightly with shyness, and she instinctively wanted to lean her head against that incredibly warm and reliable chest.
However, at that moment, as if he had expected it, Lin Tian took a small step back, creating some distance between them, and gave a perfectly timed smile that carried a hint of apology and helplessness.
"I'm sorry, Miss Gwen," Lin Tian's tone suddenly became somewhat distant and polite again, "We don't seem to know each other very well yet?"
"And," he glanced at the still-shocked audience beside him, and at the possible surveillance equipment in the distance, "this doesn't seem like a good place to discuss personal feelings?"
Lin Tian's sudden aloofness and rejection were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the flame that had just ignited in Gwen's heart.
It made her feel embarrassed, wronged, and even a little angry that she had been played.
What exactly does he mean?
He was so gentle and ambiguous with me just now.
Why have you suddenly become so cold again?
Were all those things he said before false?
Is he really just playing with me?
Gwen was filled with disappointment and resentment, and her eyes reddened again.
Lin Tian looked at Gwen's pitiful expression, as if she had fallen from heaven to hell in an instant, filled with grievance, confusion, and even a hint of resentment, and secretly chuckled to himself.
Very good, playing hard to get, keeping a distance.
This is the ultimate way to win over a girl who is sensitive, insecure, yet a little stubborn and proud.
He wanted to tease her and provoke her in this way, making her oscillate between hope and despair, so that she would develop a deeper obsession with him and a stronger desire to possess him, and ultimately become completely inseparable from him, willingly becoming a plaything that he could manipulate at will.
"However," just as Gwen felt she was about to be overwhelmed by grievance and anger, Lin Tian suddenly changed the subject, and his face once again showed that gentle and apologetic smile.
"Although the timing isn't quite right now."
He reached out, and this time she didn't dodge. He gently tucked a strand of sweat-dampened golden hair from Gwen's forehead behind her ear.
The gestures were filled with an indescribable tenderness and doting affection.
“But my interest in you is real.”
Lin Tian's voice rang in Gwen's ears again like a spell, filled with a deadly allure.
"Perhaps after we deal with these minor issues here..."
"We can find a quieter place."
"Go deep and thorough"
"Shall we have a chat?"
His eyes were full of hints, full of aggression, and full of irresistible charm.
Gwen looked at the man before her, who seemed to manipulate her emotions like a demon king, yet she couldn't refuse him at all.
Her mind was in complete turmoil.
She knew she probably couldn't escape his grasp.
She bit her lip, her cheeks flushed, and finally nodded gently as if resigned to her fate.
"very good."
Lin Tian looked at the little spider in front of him who had finally given up all resistance and become as docile as a lamb to the slaughter.
A smile, full of control and satisfaction, appeared on his face—a smile only a victor would have.
Very well, yet another queen is about to completely belong to him.
After the chaotic, scheming, and conquering episode in Gotham City ended, Lin Tian did not immediately return to base with his new collection.
He knew that to truly take control of Gotham, the city of sin, he needed more time and more strategic planning. Moreover, his main objective—the Spider-Verse—had even more delicious prey and deeper secrets waiting to be uncovered.
So he left Mistra and the modified Joker puppet behind to continue stirring up trouble in Gotham City, consolidating the underground forces, and secretly monitoring Batman's movements.
He himself, along with Wanda, Jean, and Gwen, the little spider filled with complex emotions and a secret expectation of deeper communication with the future, activated the spatial teleportation again and returned to the shuttle that had been hidden in the suburbs of New York City on Earth-65.
Inside the shuttle.