Chapter 47: The Dark Tide

Betty's emotions finally calmed down, and at the same time, she withdrew from the 'red giant' state and returned to her original appearance, naturally, with Bruce Banner again hugging and kissing.

The speed of the aircraft's return was not fast, and it took about half an hour or so before it stealthily entered the tarmac of the hive base.

Next, everyone went straight to the medical laboratory, led by Bruce Banner, Jing Tian worked on the side, and conducted a full body examination and blood sample test for Betty, tossing until the evening, Bruce Banner finally determined that Betty was really not in danger, and the couple finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Actually, I had a premonition that this day would appear." In the lounge, everyone sat around the sofa, and Jing Tian said to Bruce Banner, "Remember Samuel Stern?" ”

"Premonition?" Bruce Banner was surprised, then nodded in response to Jing Tian's inquiry.

"Samuel Stern and Betty were both wounded on the same day, and on the same day, both of them had your blood stained with their wounds." Jing Tian said: "Dr. Stern then conducted a 'gamma irradiation' experiment on himself, and you also know the changes. ”

"So Betty has gamma cells in her body for a long time, but is it just in a latent state?" Bruce Banner nodded slightly, then looked at his lover beside him, and reached out to hold Betty's hands.

"Not bad." Jing Tian said: "I thought that Betty would never have an accident in her life, and those cells would not have any effect on her, but I didn't expect that the accident still happened." ”

"So we're strong again." Quicksilver Pietro, who ended the investigation and returned to the base, opened his mouth and looked at Betty with some joy: "Betty, how is your strength?" I mean compared to blues. ”

"I don't know......" Betty shook her head in confusion.

"Don't think about it." Jing Tian chuckled: "Betty is not a combatant, just think that 'red giant' posture is a self-protection mode, and then Betty will no longer have to worry about personal safety in the future." ”

"Speaking ......," Peggy Carter began. He said to Jing Tian: "Since Samuel Stern was taken away by you, the technological development of the base has become very slow. ”

"I had to do that." Jing Tian shook his head: "Samuel Stern is too difficult to control, he and Bruce and Betty have evolved in a different direction, that guy has evolved his mind, and he is too smart, in case he has any desires and conspiracies." Everyone will be calculated by him. ”

"Yes." Peggy Carter thought back, "Before you took him, I could see a lot in his eyes, a desire that could not be hidden at all, and a lack of indifference without a trace of humanity. ”

"Guys, don't talk about irrelevant things." Natasha, who was beside Jing Tian, smiled and said, "Betty is finally safe, so set aside a little time for them tonight, and how about we celebrate tomorrow?" ”

"Captain Steve is still outside." Wanda said in a glutinous voice.

"How's the investigation going on Steve's side?" Jing Tian asked Peggy Carter.

"The trail is broken again." Peggy Carter shook her head helplessly: "After all, Bucky's agent literacy is very high. ”

"Let's get Steve back for now." Jing Tian said: "I will pay attention later, and after Zhenweis finds Bucky's traces, I will rush there as soon as possible." ”

"It's fine." Peggy Carter bowed.

The crowd chatted for a while. After that, they dispersed to rest, and Jing Tian took Natasha back to Peninsula Manor, and as for whether to continue the 'unfinished passion' during the day, it is not enough for outsiders to ......

Late at night, inside an underground base in Washington.

The sound of scrambled footsteps echoed in the hallway, and a short time later, a group of people pushed open a door and entered.

"General." Stark looked at General Ross standing in front of the observation window. Say hello.

"You're here." General Ross looked back a little tiredly, his gaze sweeping over Stark, Panther, and the Wasp.

"Congratulations yet." Stark cynically curled the corners of his mouth: "Congratulations to the General's daughter for becoming a super human as well." ”

"Your mouth is disgusting." General Ross had a bad face. Then he retorted: "Then I congratulate you on not being broken into pieces by that beast." ”

Stark shrugged indifferently, "I'm not in any danger anyway, Earls, they don't dare let me do anything yet." ”

"Don't gossip." The wasp spoke: "Judging from the current situation, it is impossible for those people led by Captain America to join our Heavenly Sword Bureau. ”

"You're a little bit wrong." Tony Stark said to the Wasp, "That group of guys isn't headed by Steve, it's Earls. ”

After speaking. Stark turned to General Ross and said, "General, I have to say that you really made a bad move this time, and if you change the previous situation, you may still talk about it." But this time you kidnapped Miss Banner, oh sorry, it's Ms. Betty, and this time you kidnapped Miss Betty and brought out that big green guy, so there was still a glimmer of hope, but now it's almost impossible. ”

"It doesn't matter." General Ross said indifferently: "Even if nothing happens, those people will not join us, and even if they do, it will be a good match, and I have never counted on them." ”

"It's not like your personality." Stark pursed his lips: "With so much powerful combat power, I don't believe that you never planned to ...... Restrain it to your subordinates. ”

"You Avengers are all too rebellious." General Ross shook his head: "The kind of situation you are talking about is completely impossible. ”

"It seems that the previous hardship has made you lose some of your sharpness, General." Stark laughed and teased: "General Ross a few years ago, but he didn't stop until he achieved his goal. ”

"Don't gossip." This time it was General Ross who interrupted the conversation and asked Stark, "How's the Deep Sea Prison Renovation going?" ”

"It's almost done, only some finishing touches are left, and then it's time to move in and hold the prisoners." Stark said as he stepped over to the observation window and peered through the glass into the isolation cell.

General Ross nodded slightly, then looked at the panther, pulled a smile on his face, and asked kindly, "Sorry for neglecting Mr. Panther." How is it? What happened to that remnant of Hydra? ”

"I never got to catch him." The panther shook his head: "Although I believe that I have good tracking skills, I am limited by environmental problems, and my movement is too limited in the city. ”

"Don't worry, Mr. Panther." General Ross said, "The Heavenly Sword Bureau is about to be officially established, and the first mission after that will be to capture the Winter Soldier, and our agents will fully cooperate with you at that time. ”

The panther nodded.

"General Ross." Stark spoke suddenly, his chin twitching into the cell. Playfully asked, "Have you made up your mind?" ”

"It's my own business." General Ross frowned slightly.

"Of course." Stark smiled and nodded, looked at General Ross and said, "Don't get me wrong, I just want to increase your confidence, just do it, there are already two successful examples, I think you will also succeed in generals." ”

"Don't bother." General Ross still had a bad face.

"I have to say, Earls's body enhancement serum is really good." Stark said in a somewhat complicated tone, but Ma Shan's tone returned to cynicism: "At least after doubling and strengthening your physical fitness, your success rate has increased a lot, General." ”

General Ross didn't say anything. It's tantamount to acquiescence.

Next, the conversation in the house continued, and the topic changed from time to time.

At the door, an ant crawled out from under the crack in the door and quickly instigated its two wings to take off.

Crossbones was standing at the door, and the slight sound of the ant's wings suddenly reached his ears, causing him to quietly look away.

Watching the 'hunchback ant' fly away, Crossbone slowly turned his head and glanced at the laboratory behind him. The eyes under the metal mask narrowed slightly......

Morning.

Ant-Man Scott's cell phone rings suddenly.

"Hope." Scott picked up the phone.

"Scott, where have you been?" The Wasp's voice came.

"Uh...... You're busy. I couldn't help much, so I went to New York to see some of my friends. Scott said as he loosened the car's accelerator and looked in the rearview mirror.

"The establishment of the Heavenly Sword Bureau has entered the final stage, why are you still running around." The Wasp's voice was a little complaining.

"I'm sorry, you know, I don't get along with that Stark." Scott frowned slightly. Then he said, "So I won't bother you busy, just keep me informed of anything." ”

"Okay." The wasp was helpless: "Then you keep the communication well, and I will keep you informed if there is a task." ”

"Okay." Scott pursed his lips and then said softly, "Don't be too tired, rest early." ”

"Hmm. Come back early. The wasp stinged.

"I know." Scott responded, then took the phone off his ear, stared at the phone screen, and hung up after hesitation.

"Whew......" Scott let out a long breath, threw his phone into the passenger seat, put his hands on the steering wheel, and pressed the accelerator lower under his feet.

An hour later, Ant-Man Scott's car was about to enter Pennsylvania when suddenly the phone rang again.

Picking up the phone in a slight surprise, Scott glanced at the caller ID, only to find that it was an unfamiliar number.

After a moment's hesitation, Scott frowned.

"This is Scott."

"Your daughter is now under our control." A muffled voice came from the phone.

Squeak -

Scott's face changed dramatically, and he slammed the brakes, causing the sports car to cross the middle of the road, but fortunately, the United States is already sparsely populated, and in the early hours of the morning, there are almost no cars on this section of the road.

"Who are you!" Scott yelled at the phone, "What do you want to do!" If you dare to hurt Casey, I swear I won't let you go! ”

"Don't get excited." The gloomy voice on the phone rang again: "Your daughter is not in danger for the time being, but there is a premise for this, and you must follow my instructions." ”

"Damn it!" Scott hammered the steering wheel hard, took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down, and asked sharply, "Who are you!" ”

"Don't ask questions that can't be answered." On the other side of the phone, he said, "First of all, please Mr. Scott honestly return to Washington from New York." ”

"You ......" Scott was stunned, and quickly leaned forward and looked out of the car through the windshield.

"Don't ask me how I know." On the other side of the phone, he said, "As long as you do what I say." ”

"Yes!" Scott retracted his head in exasperation and gritted his teeth in response.

"Good." The gloomy voice hinted at satisfaction, and then said, "The second thing, don't inform anyone about your situation. Include...... Those Avengers in New York, otherwise, your daughter will be in great danger. ”

Scott's eyes widened again, wondering why the other party knew the purpose of his trip.

"Good ......" gritted his teeth again, and Scott had to agree, dispelling the idea of going to tell Jing Tian and the others.

"Very good." The person on the other side of the phone said, "As long as Mr. Scott cooperates." Then I promise that your daughter will not be in any danger. ”

"I want to meet Casey!" Scott's tone was firm: "I can't trust you!" ”

"You can only choose to believe." The person on the other side of the phone said: "Either do what I say and get a full daughter later, or you can try to resist, as for the result...... Hope you can bear it. ”

“FU、K!” Scott scolded violently.

The person on the other side of the phone was unimpressed, and finally warned: "Remember, don't leak the news to anyone, for the sake of your daughter's safety." ”

Scott's chest heaved rapidly, barely suppressing his anger.

"Get in touch again. Have a nice day. ”

"Damn! Damn it! Damn-"

Scott frantically slammed the steering wheel, ignoring the pain in his hand.

Didi――

The car horn sounded, causing Scott to turn his gaze away.

Holding back his anger, Scott gritted his teeth and restarted the vehicle, reversed course, and headed back in the direction of Washington......

On this night, many people were sleeping peacefully. There are many people who are busy.

Just after Scott had spent more than two hours returning to Washington, he got a message. General Ross was actually hospitalized.

No one told him the details, and Scott didn't bother to ask because he was worried about his daughter's safety, so he could only lock himself in the room arranged for him by the base with a cold face......

On the other side, New York.

Jing Tian and Natasha arrived at the Hive Base. One of the two was refreshed, the other was charming and moving, and after gathering with everyone, they received many ridiculous eyes.

Of course, there is a very resentful one in the many eyes. But Jing Tian could only pretend not to see it.

In the afternoon, Steve finally gave up tracking Bucky's figure and returned to the hive base, and after caring about Betty's affairs, he began to communicate with Jing Tian about Bucky's whereabouts.

In the evening, Sam the Falcon also returned to the base, and when everyone arrived, everyone began to prepare for the party.

However, a phone call made everyone's enthusiasm less than a small one.

Ending the video call, Steve sighed helplessly, turned to everyone and said, "What do you think?" ”

"Ignore him." Pietro pouted.

"This convening is in the name of the White House." Natasha thought for a moment and said, "Ignore it...... It's a bit of a trick, because we're in the United States. ”

"Whatever." Pietro still objected: "Our umbrella has nothing to do with the U.S. government at all, and even the Avenger, where you are, captain, has also announced its departure from government control." ”

"Always be respectful in terms of face." Peggy Carter shook her head and said.

"We already know what Stark is going to talk about." Wanda suggested: "It's better to propose a video conference, and we won't be there in person." ”

"Natasha, Bruce, come with me." Steve thought for a moment and said, "The others aren't Avengers, so don't bother, the three of us go and hear what Stark has planned." ”

"I ...... All right. Bruce wanted to refuse, but since Steve had spoken, he didn't care about agreeing.

"I'll do whatever I want." Natasha shrugged her shoulders.

"I'll go with you." Jing Tian spoke: "If I am here, it can at least be regarded as a deterrent, which can make them restrain a little." ”

"It's fine." Steve thought for a moment and nodded

"What a nuisance guy......" Pietro complained, "disturbing emotions." ”

"Leave him alone, let's go on." Falcon Sam smiled and raised his hand to pat Quicksilver on the shoulder.

Steve looked around at everyone and sighed slightly, "Bucky is missing." ”

"Don't worry." Jing Tian said, "I've asked Zhenwei to keep an eye on him, and once I have news of Bucky, I will immediately teleport over to find it." ”

"Hmm." Steve bowed.

The worries were put aside, and everyone continued to prepare the celebratory meal......

After the not too enthusiastic meeting, everyone went back to their houses to rest, and the night passed peacefully.

The next morning. Jing Tian, Steve and others got on the plane and set off for Washington, the capital of the United States.

Half an hour later, the craft arrived at the location notified by Stark and landed on the tarmac at the top of a building.

Tony Stark was already waiting here, and he was slightly stunned when he saw Jing Tian step out of the plane, but immediately showed a formulaic smile again. Raised his hand and greeted, "What?" Earls: Do you want to rejoin the Avengers? Also, why didn't the twins come? ”

"The Maximov twins are not Avengers, it is their freedom to come or not." Jing Tian glanced at the heavily armed agents behind Stark, and then said, "As for me, I don't want to return to the Avengers, I'm here today as Steve's 'advisor' to the three of them. ”

"Advisor." Stark pursed his lips and drooped the corners of his mouth with a 'strange' look.

"Stark, have you really decided to work closely with the government?" Bruce Banner asked.

"Hey Bruce. Are you still blaming me for my previous actions? It's just a joke between us, don't seem so distant, don't even call me by my name. Tony Stark stepped forward affectionately and put his hand around Bruce Banner's shoulder.

"Cooperation is also about choosing the right people." Bruce Banner frowned slightly, and found that Stark was very tight, so he simply gave up breaking free, and began to move forward with the strength of the other party, while saying, "You should know my relationship with General Ross." ”

"Anyway, you are also the other party's son-in-law." Stark laughed, "I just don't want your relationship to be so strained." Well, I'm definitely not going to meddle anymore. ”

Bruce Banner shook his head helplessly. Stark with a hippie smiley face can't help it.

"Let's go, let's go in." Tony Stark turned around and greeted the three of them, and walked towards the building with Bruce Banner in his arms.

Not long after, everyone came to a conference room, and the people waiting inside immediately got up.

"Welcome, everyone." The Wasp's tone smacked of 'being the master' as she bowed her head with a formulaic smile.

Scott stands beside the Wasp. When he saw everyone coming in, he opened his mouth to say something, but in the end he swallowed the words back, and his expression was a little tangled.

Hawkeye was also there, smiling and waving his hand at everyone.

"Oh yes." Tony Stark finally let go of Bruce Banner and pointed at the Panther. said to Jing Tian and the others: "I will introduce you to a friend." ”

"Panther, you can call me that." The panther took the initiative to speak, his eyes obscured by the sealed hood, and he didn't know whose eyes he was looking at.

"You're from Wakanda?" Jing Tian was a little surprised, he didn't expect this guy to appear.

The panther nodded in acknowledgement.

"That's right, guys." Stark looked stunned, and then said with a smile: "I have already returned that batch of vibranium to Mr. Panther, huh...... I bought it again. ”

"Vibranium? The ones we threw in the warehouse? Natasha tilted her head slightly.

"The ones you left behind as compensation." Stark said it to death.

Jing Tian shook his head and didn't say anything, what kind of compensation was that batch of vibranium, but no one took it to heart at the beginning, and forgot about it after eliminating Ultron.

"Let's get to the point, Stark." Steve didn't want to go on.

"All right, acutes." Stark walked over to the conference table, leaned over to a chair, and spread his hands to invite the crowd, "Sit down." ”

"Oh yes." Tony Stark added: "Bruce, I hope you can control your emotions later, after all, Betty is not in danger, and change is going for the better, isn't it." ”

Bruce Banner paused, frowned slightly, didn't say anything, and continued to sit down.

As soon as everyone was seated, the door to the conference room was pushed open, and General Ross walked in briskly, his gaze involuntarily meeting Bruce Banner's.

The two of them were more restrained and didn't say anything.

"I'm not going to introduce myself." General Ross came to the table and stood upright, looked around at the crowd and spoke.

"Let's get straight to it." Jing Tian spoke.

General Ross glanced at Jing Tian and did not ask what identity Jing Tian was here, so he immediately picked up the folders on the conference table in front of him and threw them in front of everyone one by one.

"Before that, please take a look at the documents in your hands, and the following video." General Ross said as he turned around and turned on the virtual screen...... (To be continued.) )

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