Although Su Zhan had never been to the Green Lantern Corps' headquarters, or rather, the Green Lantern Corps hadn't acknowledged his identity yet, it didn't matter; no one else knew about it anyway!
"Investigation? Investigating what?"
For Oliver Queen, the information was a bit overwhelming. He had just prepared to save Star City, to save a city, but the Su Zhan in front of him had already expanded the scope to the entire Earth, and even the Universe.
"Didn't I just say it? Other cities also have their own Super Heroes guarding them, but... their vision is still too small. It shouldn't be limited to just the city; it should be broader. When there are some powerful enemies that you alone cannot deal with, everyone gathers together, and only then is there hope of defeating the enemy. And these 'everyone' are the candidates I'm investigating!"
Chapter 0089: Friendship Level Increased
Oliver Queen was still a bit confused, not understanding why Su Zhan was telling him all this, nor why he was chosen. Yes, he did have some Ability, stronger than ordinary people, even stronger than many, but after all, he was just a normal person, without Super Powers, let alone the Ability to protect the entire Earth or even the Universe!
Looking at the still bewildered and puzzled Oliver Queen, Su Zhan said with a smile, "Actually, I know quite a bit about you. Some of your actions and methods, strictly speaking, don't quite meet the standard of a hero, at least most people would think so. Heroes, they combat criminals and bring them to justice, but they don't take their lives. However, the consequence of doing so is that they commit crimes again and again, causing trouble repeatedly. Therefore, I need someone like you... a Dark Hero? The methods and means aren't important; what's important is... you have a righteous heart!"
"I'm very grateful for your regard and understanding, but I'm not a hero. I just want to do something for this city." Oliver Queen shook his head and said in a deep voice, "So, although I don't know what your investigation is truly for, I'm afraid I'm not the right person!"
Su Zhan didn't care about Oliver Queen's polite refusal. He wasn't planning to form the Justice League right now; it was just a concept, letting Oliver Queen know he had this intention and idea was enough. Moreover, just now, he had received a system prompt.
"Green Arrow: Oliver Queen, Friendship Level Five Percent!"
This five percent friendship level must have increased because of his appreciation for him, right? Although it was a bit small, it was a good start!
Su Zhan smiled and said to Oliver Queen, "Whether it's suitable or not, you'll know in the future. But for now... I don't think you'll refuse my help, right? For example... helping you set up a secret Base to make things easier for you? After all, one person's strength is limited, isn't it?"
Oliver Queen was actually a bit tempted. After all, he couldn't expose his identity and couldn't ask others for help. If Su Zhan could help, it would naturally be best. However, he felt a bit awkward and worried about letting Su Zhan help him for no reason.
His heart leaned towards what Su Zhan said, but he wasn't the type to easily trust others.
In the past five years, he had changed a lot, and one of those changes was a lack of trust!
"It's settled then. I know a very suitable place. Time is pressing, let's go now!" Seeing Oliver Queen's hesitation, Su Zhan didn't give him time to think.
Helping him would increase his friendship level and complete the mission!
Moreover, some things, even without him, Oliver Queen would do anyway, so why waste the opportunity to increase friendship.
Su Zhan was very decisive and gave Oliver Queen no chance to refuse. An energy shield enveloped Oliver Queen and Philys separately, and then Su Zhan floated directly out of the window. Suddenly ascending, Oliver Queen was a little startled but didn't lose his composure. He curiously studied the energy shield, trying to figure out what it was.
Not long after, the three slowly descended.
"This is... my father's old factory?" After landing, Oliver Queen looked around and said with some surprise.
Su Zhan nodded, and as he spoke, he walked inside. "That's right, this factory has been abandoned, and basically no one comes here."
After entering, Su Zhan stomped his foot and said, "It should be hollow underneath, right? As long as this place is opened up, below will be an excellent secret Base. As for above, you can renovate it into a Nightclub. With your name, Oliver Queen, I believe business will definitely be very good. No one would imagine that below here would be Green Arrow's Base, and it's also an excellent disguise for you to frequent this place!"
Oliver Queen nodded repeatedly, almost instinctively. "It's truly perfect!"
"You can openly handle the Nightclub matter yourself. As for now, we can first get the lower part ready."
"Okay, I'll go prepare the things!" Oliver said.
After all, to break through the ground, tools like hammers were necessary.
"No need for that!"
Su Zhan smiled and stopped Oliver Queen. Immediately after, a giant hammer appeared above his head.
"Boom!"
The giant hammer fell, and the ground instantly shook, cracking open.
Su Zhan frowned slightly, seemingly somewhat dissatisfied with the hammer's effect. With a thought, the giant hammer transformed into a pile driver, striking repeatedly. In less than five minutes, the ground collapsed with a roar.
Su Zhan walked over to take a look, nodding with satisfaction.
The ground below was originally hollow. Oliver Queen jumped down first, followed closely by Su Zhan, who held Philys and slowly descended.
It was a bit dim inside, and there was a lot of dust.
"Looks like it needs a good cleaning!"
Su Zhan waved his hand, and a ball of energy enveloped Philys. Immediately after, a giant vacuum cleaner materialized and began to suck up the dust.
"Your Ability... is, is really quite special!"
Oliver Queen stared at Su Zhan, dumbfounded, and muttered.
"It's alright. Although the things I conjure also have an effect, they are ultimately based on energy. As soon as I remove the energy, they disappear. I'm still working hard. If I succeed, perhaps the things I conjure in the future will truly exist!" The Aether Particle is the Reality Stone. If the Aether Particle is completely devoured, one can gain the Ability to modify reality, and then the things conjured can become real.
Just like Ma Liang and his magic brush, whatever he drew would come to life.
"Can't you conjure another energy shield?" Oliver Queen complained to Su Zhan, covering his nose. He now understood why Su Zhan had suddenly covered Philys with an energy shield.
So much dust!
"Actually, you don't really need to do anything here right now. Staying here would just be in the way. You can go back first and get your equipment and things you'll need later. To be honest, I'd really like to see your archery!"
"In the way? This is my Base!"
Oliver Queen said gloomily, but still turned and left.
Two hours later, Oliver Queen had returned.
When he returned to the Base, he was surprised to find that it had been completely transformed. The space had been thoroughly cleared, and all the dust had disappeared, making it so clean that he almost didn't recognize it.
"You're finally back. Come, come, let me see your archery. Philys just asked me what your Ability is, and I told her your archery is amazing. Don't make me lose face in front of my girlfriend!" Su Zhan said eagerly to Oliver Queen. Philys, beside him, looked a bit embarrassed but her eyes were full of anticipation.
Chapter 0090: The White-Haired Witch of the Triad
Oliver Queen felt a bit unaccustomed to being stared at by Su Zhan and Philys. All this time, his arrows had been used to kill people, but now it felt like a circus act! Despite his frustration, Oliver Queen still opened his box, took out his bow and arrows, and began to adjust them.
Indeed, with the bow and arrows in hand, Oliver Queen's demeanor instantly changed, and his gaze became incredibly sharp.
Su Zhan suddenly conjured a tennis ball with energy and threw it towards Oliver Queen. Oliver Queen reacted incredibly quickly, turning, drawing his bow, and with a whoosh, an arrow pierced through the tennis ball and pinned it to the wall.
Su Zhan said nothing, simultaneously conjuring three tennis balls, flying from different angles and at different speeds.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
The three tennis balls were again pinned to the wall.
"How amazing..." Philys clapped her hands and exclaimed.
Su Zhan retracted his energy, also clapping and saying, "Your archery is indeed impressive. I know another guy who also uses a bow and arrow and is very good. I just wonder who is stronger between you two?"
"What's his name?" Oliver Queen had absolute confidence in his archery, so he asked curiously.
"His name is Hawkeye. If there's an opportunity in the future, I can let you two compete." Su Zhan hadn't had the chance to meet Hawkeye yet, but as the representative of archery in the Marvel Universe, his Ability was almost identical to Green Arrow's; both used bows and arrows with multi-functional arrowheads. So, Su Zhan was genuinely curious about who was stronger between Green Arrow and Hawkeye.