"If you could provide more data to support your theory,
I might support you. But right now, you have merely used a simple theory to broadly classify both superhumans and Mutants as recessive and dominant expressions of the X-Gene.
Forgive me, but I cannot agree with your view."
Although Charles was curious about Shen Fei's claims, he remained rational.
"Of course. I have never demanded the professor's help. I merely said that I might need a small convenience."
"If it is not excessive, I can agree. However, I would prefer to make a deal with you. I will provide you with that convenience, but you must return Logan."
Shen Fei considered it. Logan was now nothing more than a rather special test subject to him, but honestly, he could now produce self-healing test subjects in near batches.
The success rate of the experiments might simply be relatively low. Logan was not indispensable.
Once research was translated into technology, that was where its appeal lay.
Things that had once been scarce would become cheap through the power of technology, or at least far less valuable than before.
"Fine, but I need biological samples from you, Erik, and Cyclops."
Mine and Cyclops's are possible, but not Erik's. Cyclops is my student, and he will not refuse my request.
"But Erik is my friend. I need to ask for his consent first, though based on my understanding of him, he will not agree."
"How pedantic."
"This is called holding to one's bottom line, Mr. Shen Fei."
"Fine. In that case, I need biological samples from Storm and Iceman."
Logan—or rather, Charles—looked at Shen Fei, and Shen Fei met his gaze without yielding in the slightest.
Charles fell silent for a moment.
"Fine, but I will only provide them once. If you cannot research