America: A Prodigy of Stereotypes

“Wade and I were watching what was happening on your side just now,” Dr. Banner said.

“Dr. Banner, did I say something wrong?” Li Qun asked.

"It's alright." Banner smiled at Li Qun.

“Peter, what are you trying to say?” Dr. Banner looked at Peter.

“When did you first meet Li Qun?” Peter asked.

"After that time anomaly, I closed the spacetime portal over Queens," Dr. Banner replied.

"Our reality is actually very fragile; some powerful dimensional demons can interfere with the physical laws of reality."

Chapter 363 Behind-the-Scenes Support

"Kids, your first priority is to study hard. Prioritize. Being a superhero isn't a good thing."

“Wade, when did you learn to say things like that?” Li Qun asked.

“I’ve always said it, but I just haven’t had the chance.”

"I've always regretted not studying harder in school," Wade said.

“Wade is right,” Dr. Banner said.

"My uncle supports me becoming Spider-Man."

"Uncle Ben knows? Does Aunt Mei know?" Li Qun asked.

“Aunt May doesn’t know yet, but Uncle Ben and I are planning to gradually let her know,” Peter replied.

“I need to call Uncle Ben tomorrow and tell him you know about my secret identity,” Peter said.

“Harry doesn’t know yet, should we tell him?” Stephanie asked.

“And what about Mary Jane?” Gwen asked as well.

“I think it’s better not to say anything,” Li Qun said.

“The enhancement serum that Bronsky used was developed by Norman Osborn and your father, Walter White,” Dr. Banner told Stephanie.

"What?!"

"The medication your brother is taking is a gene therapy developed based on serum, which has the potential to cure your brother's congenital cerebral palsy," Dr. Banner continued.

"And Harry is also taking a small dose of enhancement drugs, taking very small amounts every day, which can greatly reduce the side effects of the serum."

“What are the side effects?” Peter asked.

“Mental health issues, including stress, emotional sensitivity, and severe schizophrenia,” Dr. Banner replied.

“Just like Harry said himself,” Peter said.

"Listen, you must try to avoid conflicts with Harry's father, Stephanie's father, and also with the military and national security agencies."

"I have something else to tell you."

“Harry’s father, Norman, experimented with the enhancement serum on himself, and Stephanie, your father also used related drugs to treat cancer.”

"Both fathers experienced physical changes, and their mental state was also affected by the side effects."

"Oh no!" Stephanie covered her forehead.

"Don't worry too much, I'm developing drugs to address their mental health issues."

“I can help too,” Stephanie said.

“You’ve just started school, and you still have to choose your courses tomorrow. Let’s get through this period first,” Dr. Banner said.

“Peter, Dr. Banner is reminding you. Get a good night’s sleep tonight and don’t go out,” Gwen said with concern.

"I only need to sleep for three or four hours. I still have to go out at night because someone needs me."

“Peter…”

"What is it, Dr. Banner?"

"Dark red would be better for nighttime operations; you'll need to change the color of your suit."

Banner snapped his fingers at Peter, using magic to change the color scheme of Peter's spider bodysuit; the upper half of the bodysuit was dark red, and the lower half was black.

"I think it's great."

Peter went back to his room, took off his clothes, and came out as Spider-Man without his mask.

“Should we install a spider lamp on the rooftop? We can shoot the spider symbol up into the sky when we need it,” Gwen asked.

"That's Batman's domain. I'm not at Batman's level yet."

"That's about right. In some people's eyes, Spider-Man, like Batman in the comics, inspires fear," Dr. Banner said.

“Peter, you are fighting against the system of this country, not just street crime.”

"Uncle Ben said the same thing."

"But Uncle Ben also said that we shouldn't refrain from doing good deeds just because they have a small impact."

"Do what you can."

“When I have the power to change the system, I will change it,” Peter said.

“I admire you.” Banner looked at Peter.

"Peter, I will always stand behind you and support you."

“Actually, I wish you could stand shoulder to shoulder with me,” Peter said to Li Qun.

“If you get tired of being Spider-Man, I’ll take your shift,” Li Qun said.

“That works too,” Peter said with a smile.

"Peter, where did you get your spider silk from?"

Gwen and Stephanie moved closer to Peter, who then raised his wrist to show them.

“An organ has mutated on my wrist, and I shoot spider silk from it.”

Peter struck the classic spider silk gesture, shooting a strand of silk from his wrist, which stuck to the wall.

"Will it become your weakness?" Gwen asked.

“If a supervillain were to fight me, I might have to worry about him attacking my wrists to stop me from shooting webs,” Peter replied.

“Don’t fight alone, you’re not alone in this battle,” Li Qun said.

“Let me see yours…” Peter thought of the words in his head, he couldn’t quite remember how Li Qun had explained his special ability.

"Look."

Li Qun lifted the hair behind her ear and showed Peter, Gwen, and Stephanie the golden cudgel stuck in her ear.

“No wonder you cut your own hair,” Gwen said.

The golden cudgel flew off his earlobe and landed in Li Qun's hand, returning to its normal size.

Li Qun stood the golden cudgel upright in the living room. Peter tried to pick it up, but the golden cudgel did not budge.

"Is this the ancient artifact that chose you?" Gwen merely looked at it without touching it.

"Every boy dreams of having a good stick, and this is the best stick in the world."

Li Qun picked up the golden cudgel and habitually twirled it twice in his hand.

What is its name?

"The Ruyi Jingu Bang (Monkey King's Staff)," Li Qun said.

"The Monkey King's weapon?" Gwen was somewhat incredulous.

“Gwen, you know her?” Peter looked at Gwen.

"My Chinese teacher assigned Journey to the West as extracurricular reading material, but it was a children's version."

“The Golden Cudgel is amazing,” Gwen said.

"Yes, if Colonel Bronsky gets hit by a stick, he'll be down and won't get up."

“This isn’t for dealing with ordinary people; it’s for fighting demons and monsters,” Li Qun said.

"Broadly speaking, Peter, you're a spider spirit, belonging to the category of fairies," Li Qun teased.

"Its special characteristic is that it can change its size and mass at will?" Peter looked at the golden cudgel in Li Qun's hand and pondered seriously.

“There are limits to how things can change,” Li Qun said.

"I put it away."

The golden cudgel transformed back into a fine needle and returned to Li Qun's ear.

“I’m going to wash the dishes. After I’m done, I’m going on patrol,” Peter said, pointing to the kitchen.

“I was going to say I’d do the washing, Peter, you can go,” Gwen said.

"No, this was something we had already agreed upon."

“Finally, I don’t have to climb out the window in fear anymore,” Peter said with a smile.

That night, Spider-Man Peter felt his blood churning as he swung on his webs.

He was excited and happy, and did not feel anxious or uneasy about his identity being exposed.

Chapter 364 Dreams are the gateway to parallel universes

"Have you considered that he might also feel pressured?!"

He rushed into the fire alone to rescue people, facing all the problems by himself...

He'll be sad too!

He gets tired too!

He gets lonely too!

Peter had a dream, a black and white dream.