Can Humans and Ducks Also Do It?

Lu Xi put away his smile and said with a straight face,

"Hell is in another dimension. With your Earth's current technological level, it cannot be observed yet."

How could Daisy let it go? She immediately threw out a string of questions right after:

"Are we humans really created by gods? But why is it completely unexplainable in some evolutionary theories..."

Meanwhile, deep inside a heavily concealed base in Eastern Europe, the atmosphere was solemn and oppressive.

The bigwigs of the various factions of Hydra had gathered together in a rare assembly.

Deep vigilance and calculation were carried on every single face.

Among them, the infiltration faction led by Alexander Pierce was undoubtedly the most powerful force here.

Every piece of intelligence Nick Fury received was synchronously acquired by them, showing just how well-informed they were.

After all, the stronger S.H.I.E.L.D. was, the stronger Snake Shield was.

Alexander Pierce sat in the very center position, his expression stern, and slowly opened his mouth to break the silence:

"By now, everyone must have already looked over the information this time, right?"

Baron Strucker's brow furrowed tightly, his eyes filled with suspicion as he questioned unceremoniously:

"Are you sure this information is all real, and that you aren't joking with us?"

As the initial faction of Hydra, Strucker inherited the huge legacy left behind by Red Skull.

His faction's strength was not to be underestimated either, so naturally he had enough confidence to raise such a question.

Alexander Pierce glanced at him coldly and said:

"If you don't believe it, you are more than welcome to go probe it yourself."

Upon hearing these words, Baron Strucker instantly shut his mouth.

He understood in his heart that if the intelligence were true, provoking such a strong being was undoubtedly seeking a dead end.

Seeing that no one else was speaking, Alexander Pierce continued:

"Let's all share your thoughts on this matter."

Madame Viper gently stroked her hair and spoke first:

"I think this might be an opportunity. If we can control this so-called mythological creature..."

"Then the power of our Hydra will inevitably experience unprecedented elevation, and ruling the world will no longer be an unreachable dream."

"But the risks are also huge. Once we fail, it could bring us a devastating disaster."

After a moment of contemplation, Baron Strucker said:

"I agree with Madame Viper's view. However, this Lucifer possesses unfathomable strength, and will it really be that simple to control him?"

"I think we should first try making tentative contact with the other party before making further plans."

Alexander Pierce nodded slightly and said:

"Our infiltration faction cannot step forward easily, lest that Lucifer see through our flaws and turn around to notify S.H.I.E.L.D."

"If that happens, our years of planning will be completely ruined."

After a round of scheming arguments and deliberations, everyone finally reached a consensus.

They decided that Strucker's faction would go and make the first contact with Lucifer, this mythological creature.

They would try to see if they could find a way to control him.

In downtown New York City, inside a Bugatti flagship showroom.

Cool-looking sports cars stood neatly arranged like carefully carved works of art.

Lu Xi originally had plans to buy a car, and since he happened to be free at the moment, he brought Daisy here to take a look around.

Daisy bounced around the store like a cheerful little bird, filled with curiosity about everything around her.

She opened a pair of watery, big eyes, her little mouth chattering away like a machine gun as she asked questions endlessly:

"Lord Lucifer, what is Hell actually like? Is it really like the legends say, with eternal flames torturing sinners?"

The corners of Lu Xi's mouth hooked up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile:

"I can't say much about Hell. However, I do know a thing or two about parallel universes."

Sure enough, upon hearing the words "parallel universe", Daisy's eyes instantly lit up like lightbulbs, her interest peaking all at once:

"Do parallel universes really exist? There is a theory like that in our astrophysics, saying that in every parallel universe, there is a corresponding self. Is that true?"

Lu Xi nodded and said affirmatively:

"That's right. In most cases, it is indeed like that."

"Each parallel universe is like a mirror, reflecting worlds and figures under different possibilities."

Daisy's little face flushed red with excitement, and she continued to ask:

"Then what do I look like in the parallel world, Lord Lucifer? Do you know?"

A mischievous smile emerged on the corner of Lu Xi's mouth as he deliberately played coy:

"I actually do know one. In a certain parallel universe, you married a duck."

Daisy was startled at first, and then a wave of shy anger flushed across her face as she playfully slapped Lu Xi:

"You're hateful! I'm clearly a very conservative person, how could I possibly marry that kind of guy?"

"Even the me in a parallel universe would absolutely never do such a thing!"

She puffed up her cheeks angrily, looking rather cute.

Lu Xi explained unhurriedly:

"I'm not talking about a guy who acts like a duck, but a real duck, you know—with a duck bill, feathers, and webbed feet, the kind that goes quack."

Subconsciously feeling that Lu Xi must be joking with her, Daisy looked at him with full suspicion:

"You must be joking with me, right? How could there be such a thing? This is simply too absurd."

Lu Xi looked at her with a deadpan, serious expression and said:

"It's true, and in the end, the two of you even laid an egg."

Daisy was so shocked her jaw almost dropped to the floor, and she stammered:

"Th-This is simply impossible, h-how can humans and ducks do that sort of thing?"

"Besides, there is reproductive isolation between creatures, how could you possibly lay an egg? This violates all common sense of science."

Watching her shocked expression, the corners of Lu Xi's mouth lifted slightly as he reached out a finger and tapped the center of Daisy's brow.

In an instant, a scene surfaced in Daisy's mind like a movie.

In the picture, on a hospital bed in a delivery room, Daisy and a duck sat side by side.

Right between the two of them, they were holding an exceptionally large duck egg.

That duck would even nuzzle against Daisy from time to time, making the scene extremely bizarre and absurd.

That's right, this was precisely the genuine plot that existed within the What If...? series.

In other words, in some corner of the Marvel Multiverse, such a bizarre event had truly occurred.

After seeing this image, Daisy froze entirely on the spot, as if she had been struck by a binding spell.

Her eyes widened, her face written full of horror and disbelief, and she just sat there petrified.

Watching her appearance, Lu Xi couldn't help but chuckle and softly comfort her:

"Don't worry, this is just something that happened in a parallel universe, not the real you."

"Every parallel universe has its own unique trajectory of development and possibilities. Although things like this sound absurd, under the grand framework of the multiverse, anything is possible."

Before long, the paperwork for purchasing the car was properly settled, and Lu Xi brought the still-dazed Daisy into the new car.

Lu Xi inserted the key into the ignition and turned it gently, the engine instantly emitting a low, powerful roar.

The corners of his mouth lifted and he pressed down on the accelerator, a strong wave of G-force striking instantly and causing Daisy to let out a scream.

The car rushed out like an arrow leaving the bow, quickly driving onto the beltway.

Lu Xi skillfully manipulated the steering wheel, his speed skyrocketing all the way until it reached 220 kilometers per hour in the blink of an eye.

The wind whistled past the car windows, the scenery on both sides flashing backward at high speed.

Daisy grabbed the seat armrest tightly, her complexion turning slightly pale as she cried out repeatedly:

"Ah... too fast, too fast!"

Yet Lu Xi remained as steady as Mount Tai. His current control and reaction speed were exceptionally strong, allowing him to weave through the dense traffic freely and effortlessly.

He even turned his head from time to time to look at Daisy's panicked appearance, finding it quite amusing.

Right at this moment, a Lamborghini sped toward them from behind like a lightning bolt, gradually pulling abreast with Lu Xi's Bugatti.

Then, it actually slowly passed him.

Looking through the car window, Lu Xi's brow involuntarily twitched slightly.

He saw that the person in the driver's seat had slightly curly short hair, sharp and confident eyes—a face that made him feel exceptionally familiar.

After a brief moment of thought, Lu Xi remembered instantly.

Wasn't this the early Doctor Strange, Dr. Stephen Strange!