Agent Li Chengfeng's conditions were something the X-Men had no reason to refuse.
To be precise, for them, this condition was even more important.
Mutants have always existed in this society by concealing their identities.
Why?
Although Mutants are essentially just humans with special genes, this comes with a myriad of supernatural abilities.
This is no longer a simple matter of skin color.
Instead, ordinary people genuinely worry about whether supernatural abilities will threaten their survival.
But with the official endorsement of the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), Mutants still wouldn't openly reveal their identities in front of civilians.
The difference from before is that previously they absolutely dared not, whereas now it's simply to avoid trouble.
Moreover, Agent Li Chengfeng's mention of "assigned jobs" truly resonated with the Mutants.
Looking at Professor X's warm smile, Li Chengfeng suddenly realized something.
He had initially thought he would gain a small advantage and recruit some fresh Mutant talent, but he hadn't expected them to take advantage of the situation!
You want to recruit people from me?
No problem! How can so few be enough!
My whole family might as well move over!
From now on, we'll be relying on your FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)!
Li Chengfeng scratched his head... it could only be said that the official status of the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) was simply too tempting.
The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) represents not just the country, but the entire World Federation.
"In that case, I await your joining at the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Headquarters in Washington D.C.."
...After Agent Li Chengfeng and the two others returned to the airbus, Director Fury had already climbed out of the medical pod.
His ribs had just been reset; although he could move on his own, he still couldn't make overly strenuous movements.
"How did it go?"
"From now on, there will be no more X-Men and Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, only the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) and the FBI Academy."
"Professor Xavier was actually so decisive? Directly merging the Mutant organization into the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)?"
"After all, given the plight of Mutants, joining the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) is all benefit and no harm for them; what they yearn for is utterly commonplace for the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)."
Li Chengfeng and Director Fury sat in the airbus's combat conference room, reporting the negotiation details in full.
"Oh, right, regarding HYDRA..." Director Fury brought up a piece of intelligence on the big screen, "This is the result of an investigation I just had Headquarters conduct. HYDRA seems to have absorbed the Umbrella Corporation, which was active a few years ago, and its founder has entered HYDRA's high ranks. His name is Oswell E. Spencer, and he was the one who dispatched Wesker to Westchester County to investigate the Mutant community."
[Mission "Biochemical Maniac" Completed]
[Mission-related characters: Director Fury, Wesker, Oswell E. Spencer]
[Random reward drawing...]
[Gained Director Fury's experience]
[Gained Wesker's enhanced speed]
[Gained Oswell E. Spencer's biochemical virus knowledge]
"Tsk."
Li Chengfeng couldn't help but click his tongue.
This time's rewards weren't entirely useless, but they were barely better than nothing.
Director Fury's experience was somewhat lackluster, as he himself was already one of the most outstanding FBI Agents.
Wesker's enhanced speed was quite good, but compared to truly powerful abilities, it wasn't particularly outstanding.
What he couldn't stand the most was the last one... how much use could biochemical virus knowledge have in this World!?
Even the strongest B.O.W.s would die from thermal weapons.
He had originally thought this mission should have included a host of X-Men, but unexpectedly, they weren't included.
However, after some thought, it was reasonable.
During the first mission, Ada Wong was one of the squad members, so she was naturally included.
And Batman was also a character who played a significant role in the mission, so he was also included.
But by the time the X-Men appeared, Wesker had already been dealt with and had no substantial connection to the mission.
It could only be said to be a pity!
"This biochemical attack might just be the beginning; HYDRA wouldn't conduct only one such probing action."
"Indeed, which is why I've already contacted the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)s of various countries, asking them to thoroughly investigate any potential HYDRA organizations within their borders. We should have a summary of information in a few days."
"Special attention must be paid to smaller countries like Latveria; with HYDRA's immense financial resources, secretly manipulating a few small countries would be as easy as turning over one's hand."
"I've also considered that point, but it's difficult for us to interfere in the internal affairs of other countries; only the World Federation can step in."
Director Fury's expression was quite serious.
Li Chengfeng also only understood after reading the material that this World's HYDRA was much more powerful than the original HYDRA, because it wasn't up against a single S.H.I.E.L.D., but the united World Federation.
"However, HYDRA both craves and fears the power of Mutants. Our successful cooperation with the X-Men can be considered holding a trump card to utterly defeat HYDRA."
...In the days after returning to the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) Headquarters, Li Chengfeng provided a detailed report on the situation of the entire Mutant community and the specific combat capabilities of the X-Men.
Then Director Fury, that old man, was so happy he ate six meals a day.
Good mood, good appetite.
What? Afraid they have ill intentions towards ordinary people or the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)?
According to Li Chengfeng's description, they had almost a dozen powerful telepaths!
If they really wanted to do something bad, they would have done it long ago; their brainwashing ability is ten thousand times more terrifying than HYDRA's.
Moreover, looking at their code of conduct, they clearly have that small-farmer mentality of just wanting to live a good life; the formation of the X-Men was primarily for self-preservation.
But Director Fury, after all, was someone who dared to deceive even himself; to put it bluntly, he was both malicious and suspicious. It was only because Li Chengfeng gave such high praise to Xavier, the leader of the Mutants, that Director Fury was so agreeable from the start.
Li Chengfeng was his biggest safety net now.
Although he didn't know exactly how strong Li Chengfeng was now, Director Fury vaguely noticed that the current Li Chengfeng was already different from when they first met.
Just the self-healing ability he displayed during his fight with Wesker offered a glimpse.
But Director Fury had a strange feeling in his heart that he could trust this man from the Republic without reservation.
"Eww, your gaze is so cheesy. I like women, especially the long-legged, slender-waisted older sister type!"
"Pah! Slandering your superior! I represent the government and the people! I'll shoot you!"
"What will you shoot me with? You know I have self-healing abilities; ordinary guns just tickle me."
"I don't care if you heal or not, I'll shoot you twice to make myself feel better!"
Li Chengfeng had always been like this with Director Fury; he never really considered him his superior.
And Director Fury had never truly treated Li Chengfeng as a subordinate. What kind of subordinate can casually mock their superior?
Perhaps this was how these two strange people built trust?
Just then, a civilian staff member walked into Director Fury's office.
"Report! Director Fury, Agent Li Chengfeng, the personnel from Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters on the visitor list have proceeded to the conference room as per your instructions."