Ultraman Noah from Marvel

Chapter 90. Steve Returns

Chapter 90. Steve Returns

"Ji Yuan, Brother Ji Yuan—"

A gentle, soft voice sounded in his ear, and Ji Yuan's eyelids trembled slightly as he slowly opened his eyes.

Wearing a burgundy dress, with her hair casually draped over her shoulders and her face flushed, Wanda stood by the bed with a smile on her face.

"What's wrong, Wanda?" Ji Yuan replied, then closed his eyes again; he wasn't fully awake yet.

"Time for breakfast." Wanda grabbed Ji Yuan's hand and shook it. "Also, keep an eye on Peter and Pietro. They've been out all night again and are now nocturnal."

"The two boys are really into playing." Ji Yuan stretched and quickly got out of bed.

As soon as I arrived on the first floor, I smelled a rich aroma of meat.

"I made stewed beef and meat dumplings for breakfast," Wanda introduced with a gentle smile.

"It smells delicious, it smells amazing." Ji Yuan quickly sat down at the dining table.

With dark circles under their eyes, Pietro and Peter were happily drinking broth, chewing large mouthfuls of beef, and occasionally eating a dumpling while making incomprehensible noises.

Ji Yuan glanced at the two internet addicts with suspicion, wondering if it was really that delicious.

He picked up the stew that had already been served and took a small sip of the broth.

"Hmm?" His eyes lit up immediately.

Wanda is surprisingly good at cooking! I thought she'd make a terrible dish since she hasn't cooked in so long, but it turned out to be delicious, just as good as what Xiaobai makes.

Ji Yuan picked up another piece of beef and put it in his mouth. He chewed it slightly. It was soft but not mushy, and it melted in his mouth. It was very delicious.

The dumplings were also delicious, so it seems that Xiaobai has something to eat while it's been sleeping.

"How is it? Is it delicious?" Wanda sat at the dining table, smiling at Ji Yuan with anticipation in her eyes.

Ji Yuan nodded and gave a thumbs up without hesitation. "It's delicious, Wanda. How did you learn to make it? You're so amazing. It tastes better than what Xiaobai makes."

Wanda tilted her head, propping her cheek up with one hand: "I learned it online, and I also used magic to transform the food, elevating its quality to a whole new level. That way, even if my cooking skills aren't great, it'll still taste delicious."

Ji Yuan nodded slightly. Magical food? This was a path he had never considered. Maybe he could build a greenhouse within the energy range of the Spark Tower and grow some superfoods?

"Ah, I'm full, that was so satisfying~ Wanda, your cooking is amazing!" Pietro slammed down his large bowl.

He let out a contented burp, patted his stomach, and said...

"Yeah, yeah, it's even better than Aunt May's cooking," Peter chimed in.

Ji Yuan slowly swallowed a piece of beef and said leisurely, "Peter, aren't you going home yet? Aren't you going on a date with Gwen? Aren't you going to intern with Stark?"

Peter nodded, a blush creeping onto his face. "Could we postpone the date and internship a little longer? Once Mr. Rogers gets back, I won't have any fun left."

Thinking about Captain America's training intensity, our good neighbor Spider-Man couldn't help but shudder; it was a nightmare.

"That's true." Ji Yuan nodded. Once Steve returns, Spider-Man's good days will be over.

"Pietro, don't laugh. When you train with Peter, it's good to balance work and rest. You've been living comfortably for so long, it's time to get some proper training."

"Huh? Me? Aren't I studying magic?" Pietro pointed to his head in surprise after hearing Ji Yuan's words. If someone as strong as Peter was so afraid, he definitely couldn't handle it.

Ji Yuan wiped his mouth and smiled, "Who says mages don't train their bodies? The strongest mage must also have a strong body. You don't want to get killed by a bullet while casting a spell, do you?"

"I—I..." Pietro opened his mouth, only to find himself speechless. What he said did make a lot of sense.

"Alright, you two go to sleep. Steve will probably be back this afternoon, and you'll be in for a world of hurt then."

Upon hearing this, Pietro and Peter quickly returned to their room; they needed to conserve their energy to deal with Steve.

Soon, it was almost evening.

The enticing aroma of food wafted from the kitchen; Wanda was preparing dinner.

Ji Yuan sat on the living room sofa, holding the Book of Vishanti in his hand. He had almost finished reading the magic in it and was now trying to improve it and simplify the magic.

After all, Pietro isn't Wanda; he can't learn the advanced magic in the Book of Vishanti right away, so he has to proceed step by step.

As for improvements, the magic of dimensional travel has undergone new changes after that strange journey through the Web of Life. It allows us to see things at a deeper level below the dimension. I'll just have to find some time to try it out.

"Mr. Ji Yuan, Mr. Steve is calling." Jarvis's voice suddenly rang out.

"Take it." Ji Yuan put down the Book of Vishanti.

"Hello, doctor?"

"Steve, you've found Bucky?"

"Yes, I found it. Can you open a portal for me? I'll come back and we'll talk." Steve's tone was filled with the excitement of reuniting with his best friend.

"it is good."

Ji Yuan flicked his finger, and ripples appeared in the space in front of him, revealing a circular portal. On the other side, Steve had a smile on his face, with a large man on his shoulder—it was Bucky.

As soon as Steve stepped into the room, he smelled a rich aroma. He rubbed his stomach and said, "Oh, this smells amazing. Looks like I've come back just in time; I haven't had dinner yet."

"Food is plentiful. So, Steve, what did you find at that base?" Ji Yuan asked.

Steve placed the unconscious Bucky on the sofa, then sat down opposite Ji Yuan: "It's strange. There's no one guarding that base. There are only signs of regular maintenance. It's probably been two months since the last maintenance."

"Furthermore, of the six freezing devices, all but Bucky's are gone. According to the base's internal data, those Winter Soldier soldiers who disappeared were not only stronger than Bucky, but also more difficult to control. They could lose their minds and go insane at any time."

"I've always suspected that those Winter Soldier who disappeared might have been sent by Hydra to carry out some kind of extermination operation."

Ji Yuan stroked his chin, recalling that the Winter Warriors who had disappeared were later shot dead by Baron Zemo.

As for why he's no longer here, he had a vague idea.

"Actually, I think those Winter Soldiers might have been taken to be experimented on. After all, the Winter Soldier is the only one Hydra can perfectly execute a mission."

Ji Yuan told Steve all of his guesses.

Steve frowned deeply: "You mean, Hydra has a serum that's even stronger than the last one, the animal gene warrior serum?"

Ji Yuan nodded: "That's right. If I'm not mistaken, one of the key sources of the serum components will very likely be your teammate in the future."