Ch-9 Towards the black market

Russell looked surprised.

1800 degrees increased to 2600 degrees!

The melting point of tungsten is around 2600, which can almost be considered one of the highest melting points among metals. This temperature could melt most alloys, undoubtedly a great improvement!

He also note an important point!

The temperature increase of the Extremis virus wasn't caused by the Super Soldier Serum, but by physical fitness!

In other words, as long as there were entries in the future that could increase his physical fitness, the Extremis Virus's high temperature control could increase accordingly!

"I didn't expect it to be a growth entry. What a surprise."

Russell sighed and loaded the two entries.

In an instant, he could clearly feel the change in the density of his muscles and bones!

His blood was thicker, like liquid metal! Each transformation of the furnace heart released more life energy!

He couldn't help but swing his fist, making a humming sound as it smashed through the air!

"My strength must have increased by more than three times!"

Russell nodded in satisfaction.

Now he was confident that even if he met the Captain Hydra again, he could defeat him with his physical strength alone!

Of course, the opponent's 'Elite Fighting' entry also made up for Russell's shortcomings-it was crucial!

Then, Russell began to collect the loot. The Void Lands were extremely barren, so everything was valuable.

He also planned to visit the black market to trade for supplies.

He soon acquired an M29 Smith revolver and a Glock 19. He also found over ten magnum rounds and three full magazines of 9mm rounds.

He also found two high-carbon steel daggers, a fist-sized fragmentation grenade, and a flash-bang grenade.

He collected three small packages of compressed cookies, a tube of white powder of unknown origin, and a 340g Stewed Can Beef. 🥫

In the end, Russell even took the enemy's combat uniform and windbreaker. Although the windbreaker was a bit large, it was better than being naked.

Given the circumstances, he didn't worry too much about it.

Before leaving, Russell slashed his palm, and the blood that spilled onto the corpse ignited like white phosphorus.

In just a dozen seconds, the body was reduced to charcoal.

As Russell watched the wound on his palm heal, he realized that his physical fitness and the Extremis virus had been enhanced in almost every way.

"Be a regular captain in your next life, Steve."

With a sigh, Russell headed north.

That's where the black market was.

After spending a peaceful night in a tree hollow, Russell found the valley at noon the next day.

It wasn't that the place was easy to find, but he'd seen several cars heading north, and could also guess that small groups were heading in the same direction.

The journey had not been peaceful. There had even been some fighting, and some people had died.

However, since Russell hadn't approached them and no bodies had been left behind, he couldn't tell which variants they were.

Following the tracks, he soon saw a huge mine in the valley ahead. It was completely excavated - there was no doubt that this was the black market for trading.

Hidden in the shadows of the rocks, Russell frowned slightly as he looked at the mine.

He realized now that being a lone wolf here wasn't a good choice.

It was easy to get in, but he'd probably be targeted on the way out.

Just then he heard the roar of a car in the distance.

A vehicle painted red and gold came speeding toward him.

As it passed, Russell, hiding behind a rock, felt his pupils shrink. He recognized the driver as a familiar variant.

Sunglasses, mustache, steel armor. It was Tony Stark!

Sitting in the passenger seat was the Maguire version of Spider-Man, wearing a black suit that seemed to wriggle slightly, sending a shiver down Russell's spine.

He guessed it was probably Venom's symbiote suit.

...

Inside the Jeep.

Peter Parker frowned and looked at the large rock passing by the window. Suddenly he said:

"Tony, there's someone hiding behind that rock, watching us with malicious intent."

Iron Man, driving with one hand and smoking a cigar, did not slow down. After blowing out a puff of smoke, he replied nonchalantly:

"Relax, Peter. This place is full of bad people."

"He's just an idiot. If he's still here when we leave, we'll kill him."

With an excited look, Tony added, swallowing his saliva:

"However the auction is more important right now... You don't know how fuc**ng good the taste of Pepper Potts is~~"

"I brought a mini reactor today. I'm determined to win this woman!"

Upon hearing this, Peter Parker also looked interested.

He hadn't gotten a chance to taste Tony's women in his timeline, but he hadn't expected to get that chance here.

Just the thought of it was exciting!

The two quickly forgot about the person they had noticed and focused on the upcoming auction.

...

In the shadows, Russell's mind raced.

He was sure that these two were Captain Hydra's teammates.

Now, two of the three were gone, leaving only Master Mordo at the fortress!

This was a rare opportunity!

Though Mordo was probably not weak, waiting for luck or an opportunity to loot entry was not a viable strategy.

Russell knew that if he wanted to become stronger, he had to rely on himself!

Hesitating or avoiding danger wouldn't get him anywhere. Even with the system, being a coward was not an option!

This is the world of Marvel, a place of super-terrifying, powerful beings and even stronger ones beyond them!

After his first kill, Russell felt no fear. He knew he would never settle for mediocrity!

"Let's do this!!!"

In an instant, Russell's determination grew stronger than ever!

The next second, the blood vessels under his skin became faintly visible, and the furnace's heart ignited. He turned into an afterimage and ran back in the direction he came from!