Moreover, some of these tycoons had inherited their fortunes through generations of family wealth. Many of their families had already been among the richest in the world during World War I, or even earlier. After a century of accumulation, their wealth had grown to unimaginable levels.
Tony accepted all the gifts without hesitation.
However, he had no intention of making any decisions himself.
Instead, he planned to visit Karl in the afternoon and discuss the matter with him.
On the other side, Karl woke up around noon.
The four beauties beside him were still sleeping.
Karl gently kissed each of them on the forehead before quietly getting dressed and leaving the room.
Then he teleported directly to the biological research laboratory.
Samuel and Yinsen had actually wanted to help during Karl's battle with Captain Marvel.
But Karl had refused.
They were researchers, not fighters.
Even if they had joined the battlefield, they would not have been able to contribute much.
It was far more valuable for them to continue their work on genetic research.
"Boss, you're here."
Samuel immediately greeted Karl respectfully.
Only after witnessing Karl's battle with Captain Marvel through Stark Industries' satellite feed did Samuel truly realize how terrifying his boss was.
Karl nodded.
"Yes."
"Prepare ten vials of the weakened version of the Super Gene Serum."
"Anything that extends lifespan will work."
"And one vial of the complete version."
Then Karl asked another question.
"How is the Spider Serum project progressing?"
"Can it be manufactured yet?"
Samuel nodded.
"Yes, Boss."
"The genetically enhanced spider strain is already being cultivated."
"It will be ready soon."
"And the genetic lock inside the serum has already been successfully removed."
After speaking, Samuel immediately began preparing the items Karl requested.
Soon afterward, Samuel and Yinsen produced:
Ten vials of weakened Super Gene Serum
One vial of the complete Super Gene Serum
Karl took the box from Samuel.
The next moment—
He disappeared.
He returned instantly to his manor.
When Karl walked back into the bedroom, he found that May, Raven, Gwen, and Helen Cho were still asleep.
He smiled slightly.
Then he gently picked up Helen Cho and carried her toward the bathroom.
Among the four women, Helen Cho was the only one who had not yet received the Super Gene Serum.
Her physical constitution was the weakest.
Which was why she had been the first to collapse from exhaustion the previous night.
The complete version of the serum Karl brought back from the laboratory was prepared specifically for her.
It would strengthen her body, extend her lifespan, and even improve her physical condition.
"Helen."
Karl whispered softly in her ear.
"How about I give you the Super Gene Serum?"
"Your body will become as strong as May's and the others."
"You'll also live longer… and become even more beautiful."
Karl said jokingly with a teasing smile.
"Mmm…"
Helen slowly opened her eyes.
She saw that she was being carried by Karl into the bathroom.
She didn't feel embarrassed.
Instead, she instinctively leaned into his arms.
"Okay…"
"Go ahead."
"Will it hurt?"
She wrapped her arms tightly around Karl.
"I want to hold you."
Karl smiled gently.
"Alright."
"Then hold on tight."
"I'm giving you the injection now."
Karl kissed her forehead softly.
Then he placed her carefully into the bathtub so she sat facing him.
But the moment she sat down—
Helen hugged him tightly again.
Karl opened the box from his system space.
He took out the complete Super Gene Serum.
Then injected it into Helen Cho's arm.
After the injection, Karl watched her carefully.
If anything went wrong—
He was ready to activate the Horse Talisman to heal her immediately.
This was exactly why Karl dared to inject the serum directly.
He had a perfect safety measure.
A few seconds later—
Helen tightened her grip on Karl.
Her entire body trembled.
The veins on her forehead began to bulge.
She hugged him even tighter.
Almost as if she wanted to merge into his body.
Karl wrapped his arms around her and gently patted her back.
Trying to comfort her.
The pain lasted nearly thirty minutes.
Then it slowly faded.
The Super Gene Serum had successfully fused with her body.
Helen Cho's appearance changed subtly.
Her skin became smoother.
Her figure more refined.
She now looked like a girl in her early twenties.
Karl stared at her in surprise.
Even he hadn't expected such a transformation.
She was already beautiful before.
Now she looked breathtaking.
Seeing Karl staring at her so intently, Helen smiled shyly.
Then she leaned forward and kissed him.
Karl responded immediately.
The two of them kissed passionately in the bathtub.
Soon afterward—
May, Raven, and Gwen woke up after hearing the noise.
They walked into the bathroom.
And quickly understood what was happening.
Without hesitation—
The three women joined them.
Only Dark Phoenix, in the next room, watched the scene with a dark expression.
Later, during lunch—
Dark Phoenix kept glaring at Karl.
She said nothing.
But the hostility in her gaze was obvious.
May, Gwen, Raven, and Helen Cho couldn't help laughing when they saw the awkward atmosphere between them.
After finishing their meal, the four women decided to go shopping together.
Soon—
Only Karl and Dark Phoenix remained in the room.
The two simply stared at each other.
Fortunately—
Someone arrived soon.
Tony Stark.
He was accompanied by:
The Five Fingers of the Hand
S.H.I.E.L.D. Director Peggy Carter
Tony had come to study Magneto's helmet, which could block psychic abilities.
He also wanted to discuss the matter of the global tycoons.
The Five Fingers came because Karl had summoned them.
And Peggy Carter had come to deliver the Gravitonium she had promised him.
The moment she entered the manor—
Peggy Carter immediately noticed the red-haired woman sitting beside Karl.
"Hey, Karl."
"Looks like you're pretty busy today."
Tony casually dropped onto the sofa and greeted Karl.
Then he glanced curiously at the Five Fingers and Peggy Carter.
Although he didn't recognize the Five Fingers, he guessed they were probably the organization that had gifted Karl this manor.
Karl rolled his eyes.
"You didn't come here just to study the helmet."
"What else do you want?"
Karl casually lifted the teapot in the distance using telekinesis.
Tea poured into several cups.
Each guest received one.
Tony nodded.
"Alright, alright."
"Let's get to the point."
"This afternoon, a group of global tycoons came to see me."
"They want to know if we have any methods for extending human lifespan."
"They brought a mountain of gifts."
Tony shrugged.
"But honestly, those old guys are just scared of dying."
"I don't believe they haven't researched super-gene technology themselves."
"It's just too unstable for them to risk using."
Tony leaned forward slightly.
"Karl… what do you think?"
"Should I refuse them?"
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