Shan Hai did not recall anything useful, and Lin Feng was not disappointed.
He had already prepared himself mentally; letting Shan Hai recall was merely to confirm.
Since nothing came to mind, they could rule out the possibility of hostility arising from contact.
"Alright, if you can't remember, then forget it."
"You're free to do as you please for the next two days."
"Regarding Black Robe, I'll summon you back when I have news," Lin Feng instructed.
Shan Hai seemed indifferent upon hearing this.
"An, wait here for me. I'll be back shortly."
After speaking with Shan Hai, Lin Feng told An the same thing.
He intended to bring Martina over for an experiment.
It wasn't that he couldn't expose Earth's location; with An's analytical capabilities, it wouldn't take long to pinpoint Earth.
Bringing Martina over was a precaution against any unforeseen variables.
This variable referred to the possibility that Martina might activate as a Spark of Life, or if other unexpected events occurred, it wouldn't affect Earth.
After giving his instructions, Lin Feng teleported back to Earth.
It was morning, and there was no one in the villa. Susan and Wanda were likely out shopping or at work.
Martina and Lin Ji Li should have been at school.
After a moment's hesitation, Lin Feng decided not to inform Susan.
The process should be quick, so there was no need for further explanations.
Invisible, he approached the entrance of Martina's school and, with a sweep of his senses, located her within the campus.
After a moment's thought, Lin Feng chose not to go inside to find her. Instead, he telepathically contacted her mind, asking her to come out.
Outsiders were not permitted to enter the school Martina attended.
Even for parent-teacher meetings, one needed a special pass to enter.
Upon hearing that Lin Feng wanted to take her out, Martina excitedly raised her small hand to ask for leave.
This was a golden opportunity for a legitimate truancy!
The school administration readily agreed to Martina's request.
Martina's academic performance was excellent, so such a request would not be refused.
However, even if her grades were poor, the school administration would likely still have agreed.
After all, they were aware that during her time at school, Stark Industries vehicles sometimes picked her up and dropped her off.
Stark Industries, behind this name, stood two immovable pillars:
Tony Stark, and... Superman...
That's right, everyone knew that Superman and Tony Stark were close friends, and Superman was even one of Stark Industries' shareholders.
Although Superman and Tony Stark were not as visible nowadays, the current superhero – Spider-Man – was the new hero they had introduced to take over!
He had even witnessed Tony Stark picking up Martina for school once.
At that moment, he knew he couldn't afford to offend them; offending these two would make the rest of his life bleak.
Refusing to grant her leave would be asking for trouble.
Taking her leave slip, Martina skipped out of the classroom building.
Martina's current situation, if translated to the East, would be equivalent to a sophomore in terms of grade and academic level.
Of course, Martina's actual age was much older.
Due to the circumstances of her original world, she hadn't attended school, so when her enrollment was processed, her age was adjusted to be a few years younger.
However, Martina would soon be facing exams similar to the Eastern college entrance examinations – aptitude tests and university assessment exams.
This place differed from the East; here, applying for university required exam scores, participation in social activities, letters of recommendation from teachers, and student personal statements.
These were all crucial factors in university applications.
For extracurricular activities, with Stark Industries' backing and Martina's excellent grades, even without Lin Feng and Tony's direct intervention, she could get into a prestigious university based on her own merits.
Thinking of this, Lin Feng, standing across the road from the school gate, spotted Martina.
She was running towards him as if she were unleashed, a happy smile on her face.
"Huh? Ji Li is here too?"
As she ran over, Martina noticed that Lin Ji Li was also present.
This was great! It seemed the Kree and the Mechanical Overlord were about to team up again!
"Good, I have something that requires both of your help!" Lin Feng said with a smile.
Although Lin Ji Li exuded an aura of unreliability, she was, after all, the Cosmic Cube. Lin Feng figured bringing her along might prove useful.
Moreover, these two sisters were as close as one person; if he only brought Martina and not Lin Ji Li, Lin Ji Li would surely pout later, and Lin Feng would have to deal with it.
Upon hearing Lin Feng's words, Martina puffed out her chest heroically, indicating that she was perfectly capable!
Since arriving in the Marvel universe, Martina's height had increased slightly, reaching about 165cm, and she was likely to grow more.
However, in daily life, Martina and Lin Ji Li were often inseparable and lacked common sense. Thus, after getting to know her, Lin Feng had always treated her like a mischievous child.
Compared to when Lin Feng first met her, she had become more cheerful and radiant. The fatigue and resilience from the apocalyptic pressure in her eyes had faded, replaced by a touch of innocent silliness!
As for Lin Ji Li...
Lin Feng refrained from making any comments. She was a 100% pure troublemaker, the kind that even a husky would find annoying.
Give her an opportunity, and she'd create a whole heap of "surprises!"
Furthermore, in all these years, she hadn't grown an inch.
Lin Feng wondered if he should really get her a new body.
At the time her current body was created, Lin Feng hadn't possessed the ability to create.
Now, creating a body capable of growth was no problem at all.
But that was a matter for later; he also had to respect Lin Ji Li's wishes, after all.
After picking up the two little ones, Lin Feng took them to space.
He didn't use teleportation, as he wanted to take the opportunity to explain a few things to Martina.
As they flew, he briefly recounted the story of the Mechanical Lifeform race.
During the explanation, he omitted any mention of the Black Robe organization, simply stating that he had coincidentally encountered such a race while traveling in the universe.
Both girls were fond of stories, and after listening to Lin Feng's short tale with wide eyes, they still seemed eager for more.
"So, you want me to go over there and use the energy of the Spark of Life to try and turn her into a Transformer?"
Martina understood Lin Feng's intention.
These past few years hadn't been in vain for Martina.
From the initial occasional loss of control of the Spark of Life to her current mastery, Martina had put in a lot of effort.
And now, the energy suppressor she wore to prevent outbursts could be removed.
However, the suppressor and the gem were designed beautifully, like a bracelet, so Martina had continued to wear it.
After all, no girl could resist sparkling gems and pretty bracelets!