Grayburn Academy could only be considered a second-tier university in New York, somewhat similar to the 211 universities in his previous life in China.
Of course, this "second-tier" status was because America in the Marvel world was the center of the world. Any university that didn't reach the Ivy League level was considered second-tier. In reality, Grayburn Academy was quite well-known in New York. If a family's child could get into this school, it would be a very happy occasion!
"Are you Professor Stern?" Li Qingyuan hadn't paid attention to this person before. Through the Red Queen's investigation, he was astonished to discover that this so-called Grayburn Academy was actually only two blocks from Chinatown!
So, he immediately took Jill to Grayburn Academy. After paying twenty dollars for directions, he successfully obtained the location of Professor Stern's lab from the gatekeeper.
"That's right. Could you give me some more time? My research report is already under review, and I'll have the money to pay you back soon?" Samuel Stern looked up at the two people who had suddenly come to visit him and asked, somewhat puzzled.
Professor Stern was about forty years old, with a very weathered face, especially his eyes, which always looked like he hadn't slept.
He looked a bit unkempt, but considering that this guy was forty and hadn't married or had a girlfriend, he probably wasn't very particular about personal hygiene either.
The titles of "Doctor" and "Professor" are highly respected across the ocean, but in a place like New York, they're not worth much.
Although the United States provides a minimum living standard for these high-tech talents, it's barely enough to get by.
After all, a capitalist nation doesn't support idlers; how much professors and doctors earn depends on their usefulness!
Professor Stern has made significant achievements in cell biology, but so far, none of his research results have been put into production. Moreover, he invested a considerable amount of his personal budget in researching the Hulk's blood, so he actually owes a lot of debt.
So, when he saw two strangers coming to find him, the professor's first thought was that they were there to collect debts.
Because among his creditors, there seemed to be local gangs from Chinatown.
"Professor Stern, you might be mistaken. The reason I came to see you is mainly because I'm interested in the effect of your latest research on Gamma Radiation on cell mutation." Fortunately, Li Qingyuan had already learned about the other party's financial situation through the Red Queen. Otherwise, Li Qingyuan wouldn't have imagined that this famous Marvel villain, one of the Hulk's biggest enemies, was now so poor.
As the saying goes, even a hero can be defeated by money. The root cause of many Marvel supervillains doing bad things is ultimately poverty!
"You're interested in my research?" Hearing Li Qingyuan's words, Professor Stern finally began to size him up.
The clothes he wore seemed to be custom-made. The watch on his wrist was probably Bvlgari. The woman standing beside him was exceptionally beautiful and sexy. Although he wasn't familiar with the luxury circles and didn't know the exact value of their attire, it was definitely not cheap.
Realizing that the other party was very likely a wealthy person, Professor Stern immediately stood up excitedly, his old face creasing into a chrysanthemum-like smile. "May I know your name, sir!"
The two immediately engaged in a pleasant conversation. Professor Stern was now only one step away from bankruptcy. He was naturally extremely welcoming to someone who came to offer money.
"Is this the blood after Gamma Radiation super-radiation?" After receiving a sponsorship check for five hundred thousand dollars, Professor Stern immediately led Li Qingyuan and Jill to visit his resource library.
"This is synthetic blood I made by strengthening and concentrating the prototype blood. Although it doesn't have the healing effect of the prototype blood, the cell's biological activity is more than a hundred times that of ordinary cells. If we can filter out the strong aggressiveness inside the cells, then this Gamma blood can definitely become the best medical blood in the world. We can even establish a super-conglomerate that surpasses the Osborn Group!" Professor Stern had been waiting for so long for such a fool who was willing to invest in him. Even though he was just a bookworm, he knew that he must first paint a big picture to keep this fool around.
After all, there were fewer and fewer fools who were willing to pay for his research these days!
Samuel Stern had been in contact with Bruce Banner through communication software over the past few years. With his superb knowledge of cell biology, he gained Bruce's trust, and also obtained some of Bruce's blood to use as samples.
Bruce Banner had originally sent him these blood samples hoping he could help find a way to remove the radiation from the blood cells, but Professor Stern wanted to use them to make a fortune.
"Have these blood samples been tested?" Even though Professor Stern was boasting about his research, Li Qingyuan remained unmoved and directly asked the key question.
"Animal testing only, so far!" Seeing that the other party was not at all tempted by the beautiful prospects he had painted, Professor Stern immediately looked distressed.
"Are those animals still alive?"
"Well, it's still in the experimental stage, so we need more samples." Professor Stern's head drooped. Indeed, after injecting this radiated blood, the mice's strength and recovery abilities reached an astonishing level, but most of them collapsed and died the moment the blood entered their bodies. The rest generally didn't live more than three minutes.
The Hulk's blood's corrosive power was simply too strong, and ordinary creatures couldn't contain the immense power within, even diluted and processed products.
"Professor, have you considered using other agents to enhance the experimental subjects' physical fitness first, and then injecting this diluted blood? This should increase the success rate of the experiment." Just as Professor Stern felt that this investment might end up being in vain, a voice like a heavenly melody suddenly came from his ear.
Li Qingyuan stroked his chin and began to offer suggestions, because he remembered that the Abomination seemed to have been created this way.
Abomination's true name is Blonsky. He was a special forces hero, who spent the first half of his life risking life and limb for the American government in the Middle East and Latin America. Both his physical condition and combat experience were considered top-notch among humans.
But this guy was screwed over by Ross. First, he was injected with an incomplete Super Soldier Serum. As a result, he found that even with the Super Soldier Serum, he still couldn't withstand a single slap from the Hulk. Blonsky, whose mind was consumed by desire and hatred, forced Professor Stern to directly inject him with the Hulk's blood, resulting in a second mutation, turning him into a monster like Abomination!
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