Multiverse Skill System

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It was precisely because of his constant running around and accident scenes every day that Barry's abilities and speed kept getting stronger and faster. In a way, it might be that the work of a hero helped him.

"Has Barry come back just now?"

Yi Shuihan nodded to Caitlin, a look of amazement flashing in his eyes. Caitlin, dressed in a professional suit, had her figure perfectly accentuated. Although she herself didn't seem to have any intention of doing so, she was undeniably alluring to others.

"what?"

Caitlin walked up to Yi Shuihan and handed him a piece of paper.

"Bill! I can give you a few bottles of potion for free, but if you want to mass-produce them, I don't have that much money."

"So, does that mean I need to start a pharmaceutical company?"

Do you have a better idea?

"How about I hire you as the CEO?"

"That's a bad joke, I'm not cut out for it!"

Caitlin said, taking some documents with her as she returned to her small laboratory.

"Problems that can be solved with money aren't really problems, but I'm too lazy to manage the company. Maybe I should find someone to help me. It just so happens that a certain guy owes me a favor."

Gotham City.

The damage from the Incredibles War has been mostly repaired, but some traces of the battle can still be seen.

In a coffee shop, Yi Shuihan was sitting opposite a handsome middle-aged man.

"Speak! What do you want from me?"

"I want to produce a medicine, but I lack the raw materials and equipment and manpower. Acquiring a pharmaceutical company would have been a good option, but I find it troublesome, so..."

"So you came to me wanting my help?"

"Isn't it a very simple line of reasoning?"

"Why should I help you?"

"You owe me a favor. Although I didn't do it on purpose, I did save some people."

The person talking to Yi Shuihan is the first hero Yi Shuihan met after arriving in this world, Batman, whose public identity is a wealthy man.

According to the original comics, Batman's Wayne Tower will be destroyed in the battle between Superman and Zod, and some people who are very important to Batman will die. This is also an extremely important factor in the later outbreak of the battle between Superman and Batman.

Thanks to Yi Shuihan's intervention, Wayne Tower suffered some damage but did not collapse, and no one was injured or killed. Batman does not harbor much hatred towards Superman, and it is very likely that a major battle between Superman and Batman will not occur.

Bruce eventually agreed to help, but he only made one request: that if Superman ever stood against humanity again, Yi Shuihan had to stop him.

Knowing Superman's temper, Yi Shuihan naturally agreed to Bruce's request, as a way of putting Bruce's mind at ease.

For Yi Shuihan, returning to Central City from Gotham City was just a matter of moments. Including the time spent talking with Bruce, Yi Shuihan had been away from Central City for a total of half an hour. Caitlin and the others didn't even know that Yi Shuihan had ever left, let alone that he had accomplished such a major task in such a short time.

Chapter 667, Watching a Movie

Back at the cutting-edge laboratory, Yi Shuihan saw a bewildered Betty Bomb. At first, she thought that her superpowers were created after being modified by the military, so she tried to find out who was responsible for her. However, after Caitlin explained the situation, she discovered that the source of all this was the particle accelerator explosion.

If the military modified her, then Betty wants to change back. She is not satisfied with this seemingly powerful, and indeed very powerful, superpower. Originally a bomb disposal expert, she has now become a bomb maker, which she finds quite ironic.

Caitlin and the others didn't explicitly say they couldn't eliminate Betty's abilities, but they said they would do their best to help her. This already made Betty realize that it was almost impossible to completely get rid of her superpowers.

"Why is the atmosphere so dull? Let's play some electrifying music and get hyped up!"

Not only did he talk about it, Yi Shuihan also did it; a very popular song, "Fade," slowly played in the laboratory.

Barry frowned at Yi Shuihan's carefree attitude. If it weren't for Yi Shuihan's overwhelming strength and Fiora's immense power, he would have definitely given Yi Shuihan a good talking-to.

"I have to go now."

Betty was feeling down and couldn't stand the cheerful music. She felt out of place and decided to leave, even though she didn't really know where she could go.

To be honest, Betty is in despair right now. As long as her superpowers don't disappear, the military won't give up on her. After all, having her is like having countless bombs, saving them a lot of money.

Having served in the military, she knew how formidable it was. Even if she wanted to live in anonymity, the military would dig deep and find her, unless she wanted to become a savage and live far away from human society.

"and many more!"

Barry tried to persuade her to stay, but Betty had already made up her mind and walked away without looking back.

"Is it my fault?"

Caitlin looked at Yi Shuihan with a reproachful gaze, while Yi Shuihan simply shrugged helplessly.

"Don't you have any compassion? She's in so much pain!"

"Isn't it common sense to listen to uplifting music when you're in pain?"

"..."

Caitlin was speechless and simply ignored Yi Shuihan.

"I've already contacted a partner about the potion. We'll provide the formula, and he'll provide the rest. You don't mind revealing the formula, do you?"

"This was originally developed for your benefit, so you can do whatever you want with it."

After she finished speaking, Caitlin realized that what she said might be easily misinterpreted, and a slight blush flashed across her face.

"But is the partner you found reliable? Don't let him scam you."

"Wayne Group, do you think it's reliable?"

"Have you heard of a large company that's involved in the pharmaceutical industry?"

"I'm not too sure either. I just went because of their boss's name. Bruce owes me a favor, so this is how I repay that favor. I trust his other identity, Batman. And even if there are problems, I can't figure out what he'd want. It's not like the formula will just disappear once it's given to him."

"Many people had long suspected that Batman was a very wealthy man, and it turns out he really is."

Caitlin was quite shocked to suddenly learn the true identity of a superhero. However, since it was Yi Shuihan who told her, she wasn't particularly surprised. After all, given Yi Shuihan's mystique, it was quite normal for him to know Batman's true identity.

Are you free this weekend?

"What's wrong? Is something wrong?"

"There's a movie I like that's showing this weekend, but I feel too lonely going to see it alone, so I want to find someone to go with me."

The sudden invitation left Yi Shuihan momentarily stunned. To be honest, he really hadn't expected Caitlin to invite him to the movies.

When a man and a woman go to the movies, it's easy to associate them with a romantic relationship, since going out for meals, shopping, and watching movies are common dating activities.

"There is time, of course there is time."

"Don't get me wrong, I actually wanted to go with Fiora, but I knew she couldn't come with me without you, so I reluctantly let you come along."

Caitlin explained, but it sounded like she was trying to cover something up.

Yi Shuihan remained silent, his expression saying whatever she wanted, which Caitlin found hard to resist, and she hurriedly returned to her small laboratory.

"Fiora, do you like watching movies?"

With no one to talk to, Yi Shuihan could only communicate with Fiora, who was practically a robot.

"Our planet doesn't have movies because we don't need them. The development of our planet doesn't require such trivial things; all we need is powerful forces, and..."

A cold voice rang out, seemingly dismissive of the film, yet Yi Shuihan could detect a hint of curiosity in it, clearly indicating that Fiora was not entirely sincere.

The next few days passed peacefully, and the weekend finally arrived.

There's no such thing as holidays at the Advanced Labs, since weekdays and weekends are pretty much the same for them. However, out of humanitarian considerations, Wells, as the boss, is quite understanding, and he won't say anything if you don't come on the weekend.

Caitlin's tickets were for 3:10 pm, so she needed to have lunch outside before heading to the movie theater.

Caitlin, who had already reached the Void Returning stage, actually possessed the ability to fly, which was much faster than driving. However, she still chose to drive, while Yi Shuihan sat in the passenger seat.

After parking the car not far from the movie theater, Celtic led Yi Shuihan and Fiora toward a clearly high-end restaurant.

The cinema is located in the city center, surrounded by a commercial street with a large flow of people, and it was even more lively on the weekend.

"Welcome! Do you have a reservation?"

“Caitlyn, you booked table number 79 the day before yesterday.”

"Okay, please follow me."

The restaurant was very quiet, a completely different world from the outside. The diners here were also quite well-mannered, deliberately keeping their voices down.

The melodious strains of a piano filled the restaurant as a pianist in a classic tuxedo used romance to create a tranquil yet strangely passionate atmosphere.

"How is it? Not bad, right? The best restaurant in the city center, bar none. I had to book a table two days in advance."

Caitlin seemed very familiar with the place; it probably wasn't her first time here.

Chapter 668, Pretending to be a Boyfriend to Help with the Breakup

"As long as you're with me, it doesn't really matter whether we eat here or on the street."

Yi Shuihan said meaningfully, "It wasn't a big deal before, but this time Caitlin took the initiative to invite me. If I'm still like a block of wood, then I'm really hopeless."

Having this thought, Yi Shuihan realized that since Fireman left, Caitlin hadn't mentioned him much. At least, Yi Shuihan had never heard Caitlin mention him, nor had he seen them talking on the phone.

This is clearly a sign that Caitlin and Ronnie's relationship has deteriorated to the point where they are not even as close as boyfriend and girlfriend.

Actually, if you think about it carefully, Caitlin's invitation this time doesn't seem abrupt. First of all, Yi Shuihan and Caitlin have been in contact for a long time, and they are in the same laboratory every day. Over time, they have become familiar with each other.

Then, Yi Shuihan is good-looking, powerful, and has an extremely attractive mystery that draws women in. Spending time with him will naturally make you attracted to him.

Most importantly, there's the issue of Caitlin's lifespan. Now that she's in the Void Realm, her lifespan is calculated in millennia. When looking for a partner, she'll definitely need someone to live with. Although Ronnie merged with Martin to become a Fireman, his lifespan hasn't increased, so he's not suitable for Caitlin right now.

If Caitlin chooses to stay with Ronnie, she will continue to live for decades or even centuries, but with her appearance altered, she will be destined to see Ronnie off in his final days—an ending that anyone would want to avoid if they just thought about it.

Therefore, choosing Yi Shuihan makes perfect sense. Yi Shuihan is much stronger than Caitlin, and Caitlin is certain that even if she dies, Yi Shuihan will not.

Whether it's appearance, inner qualities, or a sense of security, Yi Shuihan has it all, making him undoubtedly a good choice for Caitlin.

"This is the first time I've realized how eloquent you are."

"Really? Then you'll discover many more of my strengths in the future. Speaking the truth is just one of my many minor strengths."

"You're very narcissistic."

"This isn't narcissism, this is honesty."

The two of them were speaking to each other like a couple, the only downside being that Fiora was standing there like a third wheel.

"Caitlyn, what are you doing here?"

Accidents happen everywhere. Ronnie happened to appear here, and coincidentally, he also discovered Caitlin and Yi Shuihan.

Ronnie had not yet noticed the change in Caitlin's attitude towards him, and because of Fiora's presence, especially since Fiora and Yi Shuihan were sitting in the same direction, he assumed that Caitlin was just having a very ordinary meal with Yi Shuihan and the others.

“Ronnie… what are you doing here? Didn’t you leave Central City with Professor Martin to visit his friend? When did you come back?”

Caitlin's expression was somewhat unnatural; she felt a strong sense of guilt, after all, she hadn't officially broken up with Ronnie yet.

"I wanted to give you a surprise, so I didn't tell you in advance. Things over there have come to an end. I don't plan to leave after I come back this time. I've thought it through, and I'll stay in Central City with you from now on."

Ronnie looked at Caitlin with deep affection, imagining how happy Caitlin would be to hear his decision.

Unfortunately, the reaction he expected did not come. Caitlin seemed surprised and then fell silent.

If things continued like this, a fight might break out. Fortunately, Martin, who came with Ronnie, came over at that moment.

The elderly man wisely saw through the situation, glanced at Yi Shuihan and Fiora without showing any emotion, and then said, "If you want to catch up, there will be plenty of time later. Now, Ronnie, you don't mind coming with me, do you? There's something I forgot to do, and it's quite urgent."

Ronnie was somewhat reluctant, but he eventually left with Martin, glancing back at Caitlin frequently as he went.

What's going on between you and him?

After Ronnie left, Yi Shuihan slowly spoke.

"To be honest, even I find it unbelievable. I used to love him so much, but now all I feel for him is guilt. If it weren't for me, he wouldn't have become like this."

Yi Shuihan pretended to listen.

"I should have been happy to see him. Hearing him say he wanted to stay would have made me very excited in the past, but I wasn't just now. Isn't that strange? I don't feel the same way about Ronnie anymore. Maybe it's time to make a clean break."

Caitlin's loss of feelings for Ronnie was a welcome development for Yi Shuihan, as it meant he could no longer be considered a traitor.

Considering that Caitlin's emotions were not very stable, Yi Shuihan did not deliberately bring up the topic of Ronnie. Instead, he focused the conversation on the movie that Caitlin wanted to watch, which gradually eased the atmosphere.

The movie the two were going to watch this time was a fake romance film. It tells the story of a male and female protagonist who meet because of their dreams, gradually grow closer, and finally separate because of their dreams. The ending is not very perfect, as dreams and love cannot coexist. However, overall it is still a very good movie.

The film explores the intersection of dreams and reality, prompting reflection on life. It explores the struggle between striving for dreams, facing repeated failures, and ultimately being defeated by reality. The film delves into the choice between giving up on dreams and persevering, overcoming reality, and achieving them. The two characters in the film choose the latter.

This wouldn't have been a problem in itself, but after watching the movie and thinking about how the male and female leads didn't end up together, Yi Shuihan inexplicably started projecting his own feelings onto Caitlin and Ronnie.

What can be expected next is a good show between Caitlin and Ronnie.

"What did you say? You want me to go with you to talk things out with Ronnie, and I'll be your boyfriend for now?"