Chapter 303

Of course, he won't die for a short time. Without a host for him to parasitize, he will die anyway!

"Still not willing to come out? Fine then!"

Su Quan raised his finger and aimed it at the ashes. With a whoosh, a crimson Heat Vision shot out from his fingertip, instantly vaporizing the parasites hiding deep within the ashes.

"Trying to ambush me? Dream on!" Su Quan curled his lip and turned to walk out of the Mirror Dimension.

The reason the Hive refuses to come out is not because it is afraid of death. It can hide for a while, but it cannot hide forever. Staying in the Mirror Dimension is also a dead end.

His only way to survive was to become a parasite on Su Quan!

So even though he knew he had been discovered, he couldn't move or come out, because if he did, he would be killed from a distance!

He had no choice but to take a gamble!

If Su Quan gets close to the ashes, he still has a chance to turn the tide; otherwise, everything will be for naught!

Unfortunately, Su Quan didn't give him a chance to turn the tide.

The first Inhuman, the Hydra God, died quietly, without making a sound. And even in death, he didn't know who killed him or why!

"Did you find anything?" Su Quan asked Stephanie Malick after canceling the illusion and switching back.

"I can only confirm that someone was living here not long ago, probably no more than a week ago, but the rest..."

Stephanie Malick shook her head dejectedly. She had searched high and low for clues about the Hydra God for a long time, but ultimately came up empty-handed.

"I'm not going to stay here with you forever. You have two choices now."

"Either you stay here, and I'll come back for you when your father offers me terms that satisfy me."

"Or, I can go with you to search the area and see if we can find anything else."

Stephanie Malick certainly wouldn't stay here by herself. Who knows what dangers this godforsaken place might hold? Besides, once Su Quan leaves, it's uncertain when or even if he'll return. Staying here would just mean waiting to die.

"Let's go out and look for it, but... why are you suddenly being so kind? You wouldn't have helped me before," Stephanie Malick, somewhat puzzled.

Su Quan shrugged. "Maybe it's because I'm in a good mood right now. I've said it before, when I'm in a good mood, I don't mind doing some good deeds!"

Desolate and dilapidated, devoid of any human presence!

Despite being prepared, Stephanie Malick was truly desperate after Su Quan led the way and searched the entire area without any results.

In particular, the discovery of the remains of a vanished civilization during the process only intensified her despair.

Why did the civilization of Mavis Star perish? Was it due to the Mavis Star people themselves, or the 'death' of the planet? Or was it a conquest by the Hydra God?

Regardless of the reason, the possibility that the Hydra God is still alive and on this planet has become infinitely low.

"If I suggested looking in other directions, you probably wouldn't agree, would you?"

Stephanie Malick, who had been Teleportation back to the underground space by Su Quan, took off her helmet and looked at Su Quan with resentment.

Su Quan's answer was exactly what she expected.

"Next time."

They had been on Mavis Star for over ten hours and couldn't stay there indefinitely. Besides, it was already a pleasant surprise that Su Quan had taken her so far; there was absolutely no way she would ask him for more help.

"I won't give up like this. I must find the Hydra God no matter what, even if he may no longer be on this planet, or he may already be... dead!"

Stephanie Malick looked at Su Quan with unwavering resolve. "If it's just about having you pick me up, what price do I need to pay?"

Su Quan shook his head. "That depends on what I need."

"I understand." Stephanie Malick nodded. "Let's go back."

Su Quan, with Stephanie Malick in his arms, flew back to Earth from Mavis Star.

Inside the Malick family mansion, Gideon Malick, who hadn't left, immediately stood up to greet the two upon their return.

"Father," Stephanie Malick called out, shaking her head sadly at him.

A flicker of disappointment crossed Gideon Malick's eyes, but it quickly vanished.

"Not found, or..."

Just as Stephanie Malick was about to explain the situation, Su Quan interrupted her, saying, "You two can talk it over. I'm going back."

"You're leaving?" Stephanie Malick paused, glanced at the time, and subconsciously tried to persuade her to stay, "It'll be dawn in a few hours. Why don't you stay and get some rest, and leave tomorrow?"

Su Quan raised an eyebrow and said teasingly, "Let's keep things fresh, otherwise I'm afraid you won't be able to beg me next time!"

Stephanie Malick's face flushed slightly. "Okay, shall we contact each other again?"

Su Quan smiled and nodded, Teleportation back to the Void Tower.

Without waking anyone, Su Quan took a quick shower, returned to his bedroom, and soon fell asleep.

The next day, at noon.

The sky was overcast, with thick, murky clouds.

The oppressive weather did not dampen Su Quan's good mood after waking up. He had already acquired the Hive's abilities, and now it was time to recruit the Inhumans.

There are two Inhumans races: one is Attilan on the moon, led by Black Bolt, Medusa, and other royalty; the other is the Afterlife on Earth, led by Skye's mother Jiaying and Gordon.

Su Quan has high hopes for Skye. His subordinates are now full of talented people and strong individuals! Not counting the three major legions, Skye can be ranked in the top tier in terms of ability and talent alone!

In terms of status, if Black Bolt Medusa are the royal Inhumans of Attilan, then Skye, as the daughter of the Inhumans leader in the Afterlife, would also be considered royalty.

Medusa's sister was called the Crystal Princess, Jiaying's daughter was naturally entitled to be called Princess Skye, or— Princess Daisy!

The problem now is that Princess Daisy's mother, Jiaying, is not an easygoing or obedient person.

Having survived being dismembered by Daniel Whitehall and having her organs transplanted, her descent into darkness was inevitable. If she had only sought revenge against Daniel Whitehall, Hydra, or S.H.I.E.L.D.., that would have been one thing.

Revenge is human nature, it's only right and proper!

The problem is that she has become quite ruthless, and her hatred has escalated from individual cases to the entire race. She hates all humans, including her husband and her daughter who stands on the side of humanity.

Those who obey me will prosper, those who oppose me will perish!

Anyone who dares to stop me from taking my revenge will have their daughter killed too!

If the mother and daughter were to reunite, she would definitely try to control or influence Skye. No matter which side Skye took, there would be a rift in her heart. That's why Su Quan didn't bring Skye to the reunion, and he doesn't plan to bring her along on this trip to the Afterlife either.

First, he'd win over Jiaying, then reunite her and her daughter. Sharpening the axe before chopping wood wouldn't delay the work, Su Quan hoped to get Skye with him perfectly...

The Afterlife is isolated from the world and its location is extremely hidden. Even among the Inhuman living in the Afterlife, few know its exact location, because Gordon Teleportation them in and out of the Afterlife.

"Call out--"

Su Quan Teleportation to a mountain peak in the Himalayas.

Amidst the cold wind and thick snow, and the continuous mountain ranges, Su Quan gazed into the distance, looking at a relatively low-lying mountain peak.

It was lush and green there.

The grasslands, jungles, and houses seemed like two different seasons, two different worlds, compared to where Su Quan was.

That is the Afterlife!

"Sizzle sizzle sizzle—sizzle sizzle sizzle—"

Sparks flickered, and a golden circular Teleportation Portal appeared behind Su Quan. Immediately afterwards, a woman holding a short staff and wearing a robe walked out.

"Lord of the Void." The newcomer's voice sounded slightly excited.

Su Quan turned his head and smiled at her, "Long time no see, Tina Min, right?"

Who is Tina Min?

The sorceress of Kamar-Taj, the disciple of the Ancient One, the mother of Nico Kidman's sister in the Runaways, and the wielder of the Staff of One!

Aunt May's husband, Uncle Ben, was shot, and the doctor who performed the surgery was the future Doctor Strange. Su Quan met his future girlfriend Christine Palmer, at the hospital.

Then, the Master The Ancient One arrived with Tina Min, and it was around that time that Su Quan obtained the Staff of One from Tina Min.

Several years have passed in the blink of an eye, and judging from her appearance, she probably hasn't left Kamar-Taj yet.

Compared to Su Quan's nonchalant and serene demeanor, Tina Min was far less composed. The way she looked at Su Quan carried a hint of admiration.

"I didn't expect you to still remember me," Tina Min said excitedly.

Su Quan smiled gently, "I not only remember you, I also remember that I said I would give you something nice next time we meet."

Tina Min's eyes lit up even more. She really didn't expect that such an important person as Su Quan could not only remember her name, but also remember what he said to her.

"By the way, you were looking for me?"

"The Master The Ancient One asked me to inquire about your purpose in coming to the Himalayas. Also, if you have time, you are welcome to visit Kamar-Taj. The Master The Ancient One would like to invite you for tea."

After Tina Min finished explaining her purpose, Su Quan belatedly realized that although the actual distance between the Afterlife and Kamar-Taj was a bit far, they were both near the Himalayas and could be considered neighbors.

"No need for tea, you Kamar-Taj are too poor, save where you can."

The joke about not having enough money for special effects is going to stick.

Su Quan pointed towards the direction of the Afterlife in the distance and smiled at Tina Min, saying, "I came for them."

"Inhumans?"