A Small Arrangement by the X-Men

Tony had no resistance whatsoever in the face of the "threat and extortion," reluctantly agreeing to an unconditional "surrender agreement." Xiang Qian, meanwhile, returned to the X-Mansion thoroughly satisfied.

Whether he was making a move on her or rekindling an old flame, reconnecting with Hope van Dyne would take time. While he had this window, he could first deal with the whereabouts of Juggernaut and Magneto.

Over the past day and night, the people at the X-Mansion had not been idle either. Through mutant information channels, they located Juggernaut before law enforcement did.

The facts proved that fresh gossip could effectively improve the efficiency of gossipmongers. If Juggernaut had not been able to block Professor X's telepathy, that bald old man might have personally stepped in and let his dear half-brother experience the heartfelt "affection" of his elder brother.

However, while Juggernaut could block telepathic probing, he could not conceal his enormous, inhuman physique. To evade law enforcement, he had no choice but to use the Brotherhood of Mutants' old connections and safe routes, naturally placing himself within the X-Men's sights.

"Their destination should be a special rehabilitation center." Beast Hank was responsible for the briefing. "The boy traveling with Juggernaut, Russell Collins, escaped from that center."

At the word "escaped," Xiang Qian roughly understood that this so-called rehabilitation center was no decent place.

Xiang Qian asked, "Someone who escaped is voluntarily returning to the place he fled from? Don't tell me he regretted running away."

"He brought Juggernaut back to express his regret?" Beast grinned, baring two rows of gleaming white teeth. "I read that boy's psychological assessment report. He's hostile toward the law and public authority, displays antisocial tendencies, has a violent temperament, and a prior record of violence—he went back for revenge."

Now Xiang Qian understood even