Just an hour later, Jonathan saw the news that Columbia University's science center had been robbed.
Watching the footage of that figure flying straight into the university and taking everything away, Jonathan couldn't help but admire his partner's powerful execution skills.
Look, this is what it means to pursue power, with top-notch execution. This is what makes an excellent partner... Boss.
Although Jonathan was very unwilling to cooperate, he had no choice but to give in under Xu Xiao's forceful coercion and the lure of immortality.
His old bones can't withstand another bout of the Life and Death Talisman unless he can find a way to break free from its control.
Jonathan has secretly sent a copy of his blood sample to his private medical team to find out what kind of poison has been used to restrict his access to the blood.
Only after breaking free from control is there any possibility of turning against them.
He took over the group from his father during World War II and has gradually expanded it; it won't be easy to win him over.
Of course, for now, he will still obediently act as a subordinate.
His long life experience taught him that when faced with unavoidable factors, one must learn to bow one's head and endure.
Furthermore, judging from Xu Xiao's demonstrated strength and drive, cooperating with him might not be a bad thing.
After watching the live broadcast on television, Jonathan immediately made arrangements for the follow-up support after destroying several tracking helicopters.
"Contact Lal's research team and tell them to put everything aside; from today onwards, they will have a new research project."
"Also, mobilize the group's capabilities to minimize the spread of this attack."
It has to be said that Jonathan is the kind of person who only acts when he sees a rabbit, and he immediately remembered Xu Xiao's plan.
Fortunately, his orders were like those of an emperor within the company, and Jonathan's instructions were immediately carried out.
Just ten minutes later, Xu Xiao quietly returned to his manor.
"My God, Mr. Xu, you just swaggered over like that?"
Jonathan's vision blurred; wasn't this just asking for trouble?
"Don't worry, old man. I shot down all the helicopters that were following us, whether they were from the TV station or the military."
"Besides, I'm flying at supersonic speeds, so most people wouldn't be able to detect me. The only possible leak is from satellites, and only you can handle that."
Xu Xiao spoke nonchalantly, showing no concern for cleaning up someone else's mess.
If he has to solve everything, then what's the point of having Van der Weil Company?
"This... the lab you were working with the military on was robbed. The satellites in the sky must be watching you all this time. This is no..."
Jonathan's words carried a hint of resentment, but he was interrupted by Xu Xiao before he could finish:
"What? Are you unable to handle this simple cleanup, or do you simply not want to?"
Xu Xiao glared at the old man in front of him; he didn't like his subordinates making excuses for him.
Don't think he's unaware of these old guys' influence in America. It's just a matter of seizing a laboratory; so what if satellites are monitoring him and land on this estate?
Without solid evidence, no one dares to touch these powerful financial magnates who control the lifeline of the United States economy.
These talents are America's masters.
"Alright, Mr. Xu, I understand. I'll handle the satellite issue, but what's the purpose of bringing back so many things...?"
Jonathan shuddered slightly, realizing he hadn't quite adjusted his mindset, and quickly changed the subject.
"Heh, you need to understand your place, Jonathan. I can find other partners, but you only have one life."
Xu Xiao threatened, saying that if this old man hadn't been the most suitable person he had chosen to control, he would have killed him long ago.
If you can't even handle being a subordinate, what right do you have to chime in?
Laozi 've given you instructions, so you should go and do them, instead of asking me why.
"As for those around me, you wouldn't understand even if I told you. Or do you think you're knowledgeable about science and technology? How's the experimental team I asked you to prepare?"
Xu Xiao spat in Jonathan's face, and the other man hurriedly bowed and apologized.
"I'm so sorry, Mr. Xu, I spoke out of turn. The experimental team has already made arrangements, and I will arrange for a vehicle to transport these items over immediately."
Poor old Jonathan, almost a hundred years old, is experiencing what it's like to be a grandson for the first time in his life.
While Jonathan was giving instructions to his men, Xu Xiao also turned his attention to the items around him, especially the spiders in the glass cases.
These are the valuable samples and materials he retrieved from the Columbia University Science Center.
Since he didn't know which spider had bitten Peter Parker, Xu Xiao simply packed up all the spiders and took them with him, along with the computer and various files inside.
This is why he was surrounded by countless glass boxes and various documents and files.
Xu Xiao used his Telekinesis to empty the entire technology center. If anyone were to go there now, they would only see an empty laboratory.
Without this super spider from the lab, how would Spider-Man be created?
What does that have to do with Xu Xiao?
Incidentally, after entering the Spider-Man World, Xu Xiao immediately discovered the male protagonist Peter Parker, who lived in Queens New York.
According to the investigation of the other party's school schedule, they have not yet become Spider-Man. Today is Monday, and Wednesday is the day they were invited to visit the Columbia University Science Center.
Xu Xiao emptied the entire lab first, thus preventing the birth of a tragic Spider-Man.
The saying "With great power comes great responsibility" is utter nonsense; frankly, it's more like a shackle.
Without Super Spider, Peter Parker wouldn't need to bear the burden of a superhero's mission and responsibility, which would be good for both him and Xu Xiao.
After all, Xu Xiao didn't like a neighbor who was overly righteous and might bother him.
Without Spider-Man, how will we deal with the villains that appear later?
Sorry, but all those guys have been listed as his experimental subjects by Xu Xiao. Once he discovers them, he will try to recruit them into his ranks.
Besides, he hadn't completely given up on Peter Parker; the guy's blood was still a valuable research subject.
Afterwards, Xu Xiao will find a legitimate way to obtain the other party's blood and, incidentally, bring them under his control.
Peter Parker should just stick to being a genius student; being a superhero isn't really his thing.