Chapter 116: Facing Off with SHIELD Again
Nick Fury's arrival was much faster than Qi Jun expected.
Not even half an hour after Phil Coulson left, Nick Fury arrived at the top floor of the Magna Corporation building. And yes, he came in a Quinjet, bringing Coulson along with him.
Qi Jun pondered for a moment, wondering if it was time to install some anti-aircraft weapons on the top of the Magna Corporation building. Of course, this was just a thought. No matter how good your relationship with the military is, they would never allow you to openly install anti-aircraft weapons. What if Air Force One flew over New York and you shot it down?
Qi Jun didn't care much about these matters; instead, he looked at Nick Fury, who was walking confidently towards him, as if looking at an idiot. His competent subordinate had just handed over four valuable skill books to Qi Jun, and yet here he was, daring to show up.
In reality, as the head of an organization that holds countless secrets, Nick Fury would never meet an unknown powerful individual without ample preparation. Look at the small disc tightly attached behind Nick Fury's ear, almost blending in with his dark skin. This was SHIELD's top-notch anti-telepathy device, the anti-psychic intrusion patch.
Of course, this device was utterly useless against Qi Jun's replication and manifestation abilities.
### In the Chairman's Office, at the Meeting Area
After a brief introduction:
"Mr. Qi Jun," Nick Fury leaned forward, his hands on the table, trying to exert some pressure.
"First of all, thank you for simplifying SHIELD's name. That has indeed been a long-standing issue for us."
"But I still hope you can honestly tell us your origins, your purpose, and what exactly you intend to do."
Nick Fury appeared very confident. "Since you claim to know many things, you should understand the original intention and purpose of SHIELD!"
"My origins... can't you find that out yourselves?"
Qi Jun held his teacup, giving Nick Fury a puzzled look, feigning ignorance.
"Mr. Qi Jun!" Nick Fury frowned, his tone deepening. "Don't take everyone for fools! SHIELD is not like the NYPD! How can an ordinary person achieve invisibility from surveillance and violently overpower a green giant?"
"Wow, SHIELD's director actually called the NYPD trash! What do you think would happen if I gave this recording to the NYPD?"
Unfazed, Qi Jun pulled out a pre-prepared recording device, waving it in front of Nick Fury's increasingly darkening face.
"Hmph!" Nick Fury scoffed, "Nice trick, Mr. Qi Jun! But a mere NYPD can't possibly affect SHIELD."
Nick Fury was completely unfazed, staring intently at Qi Jun. "Please don't change the subject. As a being who surpasses ordinary humans, SHIELD has the necessity and the right to monitor you!"
"Really?" Qi Jun nodded noncommittally, then put the recording device back in his pocket. "Since SHIELD doesn't care, Taibai, clip that part and expose it on the internet."
"Yes, sir!" Taibai's voice echoed in the meeting room. "Processing... uploaded!"
Signal jamming? What's that? Taibai had no idea.
"How dare you!" Nick Fury jumped up instantly.
Damn it! I might not take the NYPD seriously, but you can't just post it online! SHIELD operates in the shadows; it can't be exposed to the public!
"Hill, quickly, remove all news about SHIELD!" Nick Fury was no longer the composed figure he was earlier, now frantically instructing to rectify the situation.
When collecting information about Qi Jun, SHIELD had several run-ins with Taibai, and Nick Fury understood the capabilities of an AI on the internet.
Soon, Taibai reported, "Sir, the recently exposed information has been deleted. Would you like to re-upload it?"
Following Qi Jun's prior instructions, Taibai did not block SHIELD from removing the information but used the opportunity to further aggravate Nick Fury.
"No need, stand down for now. I'm sure Director Fury won't be as aggressive as before." Qi Jun sipped his tea, unaffected by Nick Fury's murderous glare.
"Understood, sir." Taibai immediately went silent.
However, Qi Jun was unaware that even this brief exposure had attracted considerable attention.
### After a Short Pause
"Mr. Qi Jun, what benefit does this bring you?"
As Qi Jun expected, Nick Fury, though seething with anger, spoke in an emotionless, detached tone.
"Oh?" Qi Jun looked at Nick Fury curiously. "No benefit at all. I just felt like doing it."
You just felt like it? Nick Fury's single eye widened as if he had swallowed a swarm of flies.
"Is that so strange?" Qi Jun acted oblivious to the fact that his actions were a response to Nick Fury's aggression and a means to gain control. "Isn't that how SHIELD operates?"
"You never ask how the target feels."
"You never ask about the target's mood."
"All your actions are just because you want to do them."
"I just followed your example, and you're unhappy?"
Qi Jun asked with a face full of surprise.