Chương 121: Logan's Back

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Clark settled on the farm, and Tina, with ample experience caring for children, naturally took charge of looking after him. She excelled in this field.

Fearing that his son might not adapt well, Ivan constructed a basement on the farm. To provide a secure link to Skull Island, akin to the Devil's cabin, he installed a permanent space door. Through this door, one could access Skull Island anytime, interacting with old mutant friends and the island's magical animals.

Ensuring the farm's safety was the priority. Ivan's creation of advanced warning systems may prove insufficient in the long run as Kyle and Clark couldn't be on the farm constantly due to school, playground outings, and making friends.

After careful consideration, Ivan decided to bring Ghost and Simba to the farm, enhancing security and safeguarding the well-being of the two children.

The number of soul clones controlled by Ghost has surpassed 20,000, with over 5,000 capable of transforming into spectral form. This one-man army was unparalleled, seamlessly transitioning between tangible and illusory states with a mere thought. Ivan assigned Ghost the crucial task of safeguarding baby Clark. Ghosts could fix Clark's clothes during peaceful times and instantly manifest to the rescue in times of danger.

For Kyle, Ivan released Simba, the pet dog that had been absorbing energy from underground nodes in the castle for years. Simba's physical prowess now rivaled Ivan's, and coupled with its devouring ability, it posed a formidable force. Ivan harbored doubts about his ability to retreat if he faced Simba's full might fully.

However, Simba presented a challenge - excessive energy absorption led to rapid growth, towering close to 7 feet in height. This monstrous appearance risked alarming anyone who encountered it. After numerous experiments, Ivan devised a solution, a rune circle was employed to enact a constant reduction spell, maintaining Simba at a more acceptable height of 2 feet. Although still larger than an average dog, it no longer resembled a mutant monster.

Ivan desired to shrink Simba further, but the dog's heightened magical resistance, gained from increased strength, made further reduction a daunting task even for Ivan.

Finally, Tina came into the picture. While initially considering assigning a mutant as Tina's bodyguard, Ivan ultimately abandoned the idea. This decision wasn't a disregard for Tina's safety but rather a realization that it was unnecessary.

Tina may appear as an attractive and seemingly delicate woman on the surface, often complying with Ivan's directives, suggesting a submissive demeanor. However, underestimating her based on this facade would be a grave error.

Possessing a yin constitution and a pure soul, Tina's allure to mysterious forces and cultivation as a saint was rooted in her exceptional talent.

Initially skeptical of the descriptions in the book, Ivan tested Tina's affinity for magical power firsthand and discovered her rapid progress. With an ambition to mold her into a witch, Ivan was astonished by Tina's swift advancement in magic. Within a few years, her magical prowess rivaled that of Voldemort and Dumbledore, making her the envy of wizards.

Realizing Tina's extraordinary talent, Ivan dedicated himself to teaching her magic and providing tailored potions. Under Ivan's guidance, Tina's strength surpassed that of Voldemort and Dumbledore, turning her into a magical powerhouse akin to a nuclear weapon in the magic world.

Contrary to typical wizards who focus solely on magical practice, Tina underwent rigorous physical training under Ivan's tutelage. Her physical fitness reached its peak, comparable to Captain America. This conditioning allowed her to endure Ivan's intense day and night sessions.

Tina emerged as a legendary magic warrior proficient in both close combat and long-distance attacks. Beyond her magical prowess, Tina's pure yin physique held a unique allure for men. This attribute allowed for duel cultivation, enhancing pleasure, and augmenting strength.

Ivan personally confirmed this aspect, engaging in duel cultivation with Tina using a secret method he discovered in China. Despite Tina's prior experiences, during these sessions, Ivan sensed the purified magic in her body, demonstrating the potency and control of Tina's unique physique, even with the inherent limitations due to the vast strength difference.

Ivan and his family embarked on the life of ordinary people on the farm, but Ivan's innovative mind naturally led him to approach things differently.

Embracing his role as a farmer, Ivan took the initiative to contribute to the farm's development and sought to generate more economic income. Disliking the conventional approach of growing crops for profit, he opted for a more ambitious venture.

After a thorough investigation of the surrounding environment, considering topography and groundwater veins, Ivan employed cutting-edge technology to construct a high-tech ecological park on the farm. A portion of this space was dedicated to cultivating a special grape variety for wine production.

To ensure the production of the most exquisite wine, Ivan not only recreated the optimal grape growth environment in his ecological garden but also modified groundwater veins. He designed a unique environment capable of generating a form of active water, drawing it from a depth of 10,000 meters to irrigate the grapes.

Inspired by the underground environment of Yinlong Mountain in China, Ivan's creation of sacred water differed significantly, yet proved highly effective in cultivating grapes of extraordinary quality.

After persistent efforts, Ivan successfully produced a wine with exceptional nutritional value and exquisite taste. The only drawback was the limited output due to the scarcity of sacred water, resulting in a yearly maximum of 500 bottles.

Considering the rarity of the product, Ivan, the shrewd businessman, deemed even 500 bottles excessive. Adhering to the principle of valuing rarity, he chose to sell only one-tenth of the bottles annually—50 bottles. These were sold at premium prices, causing some financial pain but adding an air of exclusivity. The remaining wine was kept for personal use or offered as gifts.

Ivan christened this exceptional wine the "Elixir of Life," promoting it with the claim that it could prolong life. This wasn't mere marketing hyperbole; the wine genuinely had beautifying and life-extending effects. After Ivan enlisted Kerry to manage exclusive distribution channels, the Elixir of Life wine captured the interest of wealthy individuals worldwide. In a remarkable auction event, a single bottle of the Elixir of Life was sold for a staggering $10 million.

Upon learning about the exorbitant price of the Elixir of Life wine, Tina was so astonished that she accidentally dropped a bottle. Having consumed the wine several times herself, totaling seven or eight bottles, the realization that each bottle cost seven to eight million dollars left her sighing. Tina marveled at the extravagance of the wealthy, reflecting on their willingness to spend exorbitant sums for a single bottle of wine.

Ivan, however, took it in stride. Recognizing that for the affluent, the wine symbolized more than a beverage—it represented identity and status.

From the outset, Ivan intended to embrace an ordinary life and didn't bring much money when he acquired the farm. He had no plans to return for withdrawals. Initially lacking confidence due to limited funds, the sale of the first batch of wine turned Ivan into a millionaire, restoring his financial confidence.

His priority was securing the best education for his son, Kyle. While Ivan didn't expect Kyle to gain much academically, given his enhancements through the CPH4 injection, he believed the exposure to other children and knowledge in school would be beneficial.

Clark, being too young, stayed at home under Tina's care. Over time, Clark's abilities emerged. Despite being less than a year old, he displayed strength surpassing that of adults, easily lifting tables with a single hand. Clark's ears also exhibited heightened sensitivity, easily disturbed during sleep. To address this, Ivan constructed a completely soundproof room for him to ensure peaceful nights. During the day, efforts were made to expose him to noise and the environment, fostering adaptation.

One day, while sipping the Elixir of Life wine, Ivan received an unexpected communication from the Red Queen. She informed him of an incident involving Logan, prompting Ivan to brace for potential complications.

"Logan?" Ivan suddenly shuddered, opened his eyes, checked the time on his left wrist, and declared with seriousness, "Report immediately."

A light screen promptly appeared above the watch, revealing a scene: Logan peacefully sleeping with a young woman on the floor.

Upon seeing the image, Ivan quickly grasped the situation—it was the location where Wolverine had crossed over from the future.

At this moment, Logan worked as a bodyguard for a wealthy man's daughter, but it was evident that Logan had taken the protection duties to a different level. Despite his advanced age, Uncle Wolf maintained a youthful spirit, aided by his remarkable healing abilities.

Soon, Logan woke up, expressing his incredulity about being back. Subsequently, other bodyguards of the wealthy man stormed in, questioning Logan. Logan responded that the one who slept with the boss's daughter was his future self, not his present one.

Predictably, the other bodyguards dismissed Logan's explanation as a feeble excuse. A fierce battle ensued, with Logan emerging victorious, leaving confidently, and even borrowing a car from someone else.

Observing the scene, a smile formed on Ivan's face—the saga of Days of Future Past had indeed begun.