The Marvelous Teacher

City Tech High School, Queens, New York.

Teacher's Office.

Rorschach sat at his desk, meticulously reviewing the scientific research homework submitted by the students.

Though it was labeled as scientific research homework, Rorschach understood the limitations of high school students. He approached the task with a sense of playful curiosity, appreciating the young minds before him.

"Hmm... exploring the potential of cross-species gene transplantation technology?" Rorschach mused, his attention captured by the title. He then noticed the name signed at the bottom of the research report.

"Peter Parker... It seems you've taken an interest in cross-species gene transplantation technology. Could it be that you, too, have been blessed with the bite of a mutated spider?"

A smile gently formed on Rorschach's lips as he recognized the name 'Peter Parker.' This diligent and unassuming student in his class possessed a secret identity known only to Rorschach — that of Spider-Man.

But Rorschach was no ordinary teacher; he was a time traveler.

In his previous life, Luo Xia toiled as a dedicated office worker in China. Through a twist of fate, he found himself transported to this world, assuming the role of a science teacher at New York City High School of Science and Technology. Blessed with striking looks, a multitude of admirers, and a substantial inheritance, Rorschach had truly triumphed in life.

Luo Xia felt no pressure in assimilating the memories of his predecessors. He believed that he had finally escaped the burdens of 007's superpowers and could now enjoy a life of luxury, money, and the company of beautiful women. He decided to boldly proclaim himself as Iron Man to the entire world.

Little did he know, he had entered the Marvel Universe!

Upon seeing the news of Tony Stark publicly announcing his alter ego as Iron Man, Rorschach's heart grew cold.

He had hoped to embrace a blissful daily life as a handsome American male teacher, surrounded by attractive female colleagues. Instead, he discovered that he was trapped in a sci-fi world teeming with superheroes and supervillains.

No matter how handsome or wealthy he was, it seemed futile. Could his looks alone protect him?

Regardless of the wealth that Rorschach's family possessed, it was insignificant compared to Tony Stark's fortunes. Money couldn't solve everything in this world.

As the saying goes, the wealthy rely on technology, while the underprivileged rely on mutations. But if one couldn't access either, they were left as mere cannon fodder.

Fortunately, Rorschach had a trick up his sleeve; otherwise, he doubted he would fare well in this world.

It was the year 2009, and based on the Marvel Universe's storyline, the evil god Loki would lead the Chitauri army in an invasion of New York City in three years.

Even if he managed to survive the Chitauri invasion by some stroke of luck, he would still have to contend with the nefarious schemes of various villains hell-bent on world destruction. And ultimately, there would be Thanos, the mastermind behind the Universal Family Planning Committee, snapping his fingers, wiping out half of all life in the universe indiscriminately.

While the superheroes may have triumphed over Thanos and saved the world in the movie plot of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Rorschach realized that the Marvel multiverse was vast, and his own universe differed in many ways.

Therefore, Rorschach dared not rely solely on a handful of superheroes for his future.

He understood that destruction was the norm in Marvel's multiverse. The idyllic family reunions depicted in the MCU were nothing more than beautiful fairy tales.

Luckily, Rorschach possessed a cheat.

His cheat seemed to be linked to his ability to time travel, which he referred to as the mission system.

The task system's interface was reminiscent of an online game, with three distinct sections: 'Character Attributes,' 'Task Table,' and 'System Mall.'

Rorschach closed his eyes, immersing himself in the system interface.

Character attributes:

Name: Rorschach

Strength: D

Spirit: E

Physical Resistance: SSS+

Magic Resistance: S

Skill: Man of Steel (can be upgraded to full Kryptonian blood)

Mission Points: 180

Ordinary people's four-dimensional attributes typically only reach F-level, but Rorschach, thanks to the "Steel Body" acquired from the novice gift box, experienced significant enhancements in both strength and spirit while greatly reinforcing his dual resistance.

[Man of Steel]: Exclusive talent skill of Kryptonians. It allows Rorschach to absorb yellow sunlight radiation and convert it into cellular bioenergy, granting him unparalleled defensive abilities, extraordinary self-healing capabilities, and a partial bioenergy field.

Skill Status: Upgradable to a complete Kryptonian bloodline. (Default Kryptonian bloodline template: Al Family)

Upgrade Conditions: Collect all seven Kryptonian abilities to upgrade "Man of Steel" into a complete Kryptonian bloodline.

Upgrade Progress: 1/7

With his steel body, Luo Xia's life safety was now essentially assured. He no longer needed to worry about encountering armed individuals on the streets.

However, even with the Man of Steel skill, Rorschach still harbored concerns about facing Thanos' snap of the fingers.

Thus, it was crucial to collect all seven Kryptonian abilities as quickly as possible and upgrade to a complete Kryptonian bloodline. That way, Rorschach could soar through the skies and teach that purple potato-looking entity a lesson in humility.

With that in mind, Rorschach switched the system interface to the task list.

Exclusive Mission Stage 1 (Super Strength): Perform 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, run 10 kilometers daily, persist for one year, and acquire the exclusive skill Kryptonian Super Strength.

Mission Progress: 349/365

Exclusive Mission Stage 1 (Super Brain): Study for five hours a day for one year and publish two papers in natural science journals. Obtain the exclusive skill Kryptonian's Super Brain.

Mission Progress: 349/365, 2/2

The teaching workload at American High School was not overly burdensome, allowing Rorschach to allocate five hours for daily study. As for the two papers in natural science journals, they were relatively easy, as Rorschach had already redeemed them in the system mall using mission points.

The two papers Rorschach published on the direction of biological genetics caused quite a stir, attracting the attention of influential figures like Norman Osborn, the president of the Osborne Group. Osborn personally extended an offer to Rorschach, hoping to hire him with a high salary to work in the bioscience laboratory of the Osborne Group.

Although Rorschach felt touched by the offer, he ultimately declined it. Working in a laboratory as a diligent researcher was not as comfortable as being a high school teacher, and besides, he had no financial constraints.

Currently, there were only these two exclusive missions on Rorschach's task list. Upon completing the first stage, he would unlock the second stage missions. He needed to acquire six more exclusive skills to unlock the complete Kryptonian bloodline.

Of course, Rorschach had the option to give up on tasks that were impossible to complete. The system had prepared nine exclusive skills, and he only needed to complete six of them.

In addition to Kryptonian exclusive skills, the task list also featured various daily tasks, ranging from world-changing endeavors to simple acts of kindness, such as helping an elderly lady cross the road or comforting a lonely city girl. Some of these tasks were peculiar and unusual.

However, the daily tasks only rewarded mission points, and the point rewards were generally not high.

As for the system mall, it mainly offered props from the comic universe, including Iron Man's complete series of armor designs and scientific technologies like the super soldier serum. There were even infinite gems available.

But the price of infinite gems was exorbitant. An average infinite gem cost 30 million mission points.

Rorschach pondered, realizing that with 30 million mission points, he could almost catch up to the elite fighter-level Kryptonian blood. He could exchange for the elite warrior-level Kryptonian blood and then seize the infinite gems directly from others' hands.

As Rorschach's attention remained on the system interface, a curvaceous figure sat on his desk.

"Hey, Mr. Rorschach, are you free tonight?" a voice called out.

Hearing the voice, Rorschach opened his eyes and saw a woman in a bright red dress with ample cleavage and crossed legs, perched on his desk.

"Uh...sorry, I have to grade students' homework tonight," Rorschach replied after a brief pause. He took a moment to recall that she was a music teacher who had recently joined the school. The principal had asked Rorschach to help her settle in.

He couldn't quite remember her name, but it didn't matter. It was evident that she wanted to ask him out. Being handsome sometimes made it easier to encounter such temptations than for ordinary people.

Women would only affect the speed at which he completed tasks.

To avoid unnecessary emotional entanglements with the female teacher, which might hinder his progress in completing the exclusive tasks, Rorschach decided to maintain a professional distance

Luo Xia adhered to his rule of not getting involved with the female teacher at his school, even for just one night. He was determined to prioritize his training tasks and not let any distractions hinder his progress.

Observing Rorschach's polite refusal, the female teacher seemed displeased at first, but her anger dissipated as she took in his handsome face. Leaning closer to Rorschach, she proposed going out for dinner, watching a movie at her place, and enjoying some wine along the way.

Rorschach let out a sigh, feeling a bit helpless.

The other party's hints were quite obvious, but... he was a person of principles. He hadn't reached the required standard for today's training task yet, and he couldn't afford to falter at this moment.

Already contemplating his refusal, Luo Xia cleared his throat and said, "That's good. I still have some homework to grade, but I'll find you after school."

"No problem, I'll wait for you," the young female teacher replied, giving Rorschach a flirtatious wink before slowly walking out, swaying her hips.

As soon as the female teacher left the office, Rorschach rubbed his temples.

What a predicament!

It wasn't that his willpower was weak; it was just that the other party was incredibly tempting. She was the kind of woman he couldn't easily resist, the kind that required both hands to handle.

If there was anyone to blame, it was his own damned, irresistible charm!

Sighing, Rorschach decided to utilize the remaining time to complete today's learning tasks and training, ensuring he wouldn't fall behind.

Otherwise, he might not have time to complete them later tonight.

Indeed, women only slowed down his progress.

Hey~

Letting out a long sigh, Rorschach stopped wasting time and took out a book from the drawer titled "How to Make a Rich Woman Fall in Love with Me." He turned to page 108 and began his daily learning task.

Not long after, the office door swung open once again, and a girl rushed inside. Seeing Rorschach, she anxiously exclaimed, "It's not good, Mr. Rorschach! Peter and Flash are fighting again."

Wait, why did she say "again"?

Rorschach closed the book and focused his attention on Mary Jane as she entered the office. Her face was filled with worry and urgency.

"Mr. Rorschach, it's happening again! Peter and Flash are fighting," she exclaimed, her voice filled with anxiety.

Rorschach, having encountered similar situations before, maintained his composure. He knew all too well the dynamic between Peter Parker and Flash Thompson. Peter, the brilliant but introverted student, often found himself targeted by Flash, the athletic and popular jock. Their rivalry intensified due to their shared affection for Mary Jane.

Remaining calm, Rorschach asked Mary Jane, "Tell me, who won this time?"

In the past, Peter, with his frail physique, was no match for the physically imposing Flash. He endured countless beatings, unable to defend himself effectively. However, Rorschach couldn't help but consider the recent scientific research assignment Peter had submitted—a groundbreaking exploration into the realm of cross-species gene transplantation technology.

Deep down, Rorschach wondered if Peter had undergone a transformation, evolving from the timid nerd he once was into the heroic Spider-Man.