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Steve didn't answer. He just gave Chu Hang a deep look, his eyes filled with an extremely complex mix of emotions: gratitude, shock, and doubt, but above all, a sense of recognition for someone like himself.

He stepped forward, bent down, and pulled Chu Hang, whose legs were still a little weak, up from the ground.

Then, he stretched out his thick, powerful hand and patted Chu Hang's shoulder heavily.

"Welcome back to the unit, soldier."

Chapter 22 Now, are we the same kind of people?

The strength coming from his shoulder was steady and carried a reassuring warmth.

Captain America Steve Rogers' hands, like the man himself, are broad, strong, and exude a sense of reliability.

Chu Hang was pulled up from the snow and steadied himself. To be honest, his legs were still a little weak, not because of the injury, but mainly because of the series of actions he had just taken—a life-or-death gamble and an act—which had put him under immense mental tension. Now that he had relaxed, the lingering fear was washing over him.

Fortunately, the bet won.

He could now clearly feel a tremendous transformation taking place within his body. Streams of heat, like boiling water, coursed through every corner of his being. Muscles, bones, internal organs—everything was being reshaped and strengthened in an incredible way.

This feeling is like being thrown into a furnace, smashed to pieces, and then pieced back together—it's both painful and exhilarating.

He knew that the super-soldier serum was taking effect.

The surrounding Roaring Commandos stared at him as if he were a monster. They had just witnessed the knife plunge into Chu Hang's body, but now, apart from being a little pale and having a hole in his clothes, he looked completely unharmed.

"Hey kid, are you made of iron?" Dugan, with a cigar in his mouth, walked over and poked him, only to find him hard as a board, all muscle.

Chu Hang grinned but didn't say anything. He couldn't very well say, "I just used a cheat code and I'm leveling up now, could he?"

His gaze swept over the crowd and landed on Logan.

Logan stood not far away, his brow furrowed, his sharp, beast-like eyes fixed on him. His nose twitched incessantly, as if trying to discern some scent.

Chu Hang's heart skipped a beat.

He'd forgotten all about it. Logan wasn't like Dugan or any of the ordinary guys. His senses, especially his sense of smell, were as sharp as a dog's... no, even sharper. With both healing factor and super-soldier serum in his body, the combination of those two powers must have caused a huge change in his scent.

This matter may be kept secret from others, but it may not be kept from him.

Sure enough, Logan strode over and stood directly in front of Chu Hang, looking him up and down with the same gaze he would give someone wearing human skin.

"You're acting strange, kid." Logan's voice was deep and carried an undeniable certainty.

The atmosphere around us suddenly became somewhat subtle.

"I... what's wrong with me?" Chu Hang felt uneasy, but he still pretended to be confused.

“The smell.” Logan said succinctly, pointing to his nose. “Your smell has changed. Just now, after that guy stabbed you. It’s become… a bit like the Captain, but not quite. More… wilder.”

Chu Hang's eyelids twitched.

Goodness, is this nose equipped with radar? It can even smell whether something is wild or not?

His mind raced as he considered a solution. Dealing with this intuitive, muscular man, any complex lie could be seen through at a glance. The only way was to use a half-truth, a seemingly absurd but irrefutable reason to get by.

"Perhaps... I've awakened." Chu Hang sighed, his face displaying a melancholy expression as he gazed at the sky at a 45-degree angle, instantly showcasing his superb acting skills.

“Awakening?” Logan’s brow furrowed even deeper.

“Yes.” Chu Hang looked weary. “I’ve heard from the elders in my hometown that there’s a saying in the East, ‘To be put in a life-or-death situation, one must be reborn.’ Some people, when they experience the brink of death, will have something hidden within them brought out. I was just now… maybe that was the case. After all, not everyone has the chance to experience the feeling of being stabbed through the stomach with a knife.”

He was almost convinced of his own words. These things—mysterious Eastern powers, awakened bloodlines—were perfect for fooling foreigners.

Logan looked at him with suspicion, his expression shifting. Although he thought it sounded far-fetched, Chu Hang's miraculous resurrection had just happened right before his eyes. He couldn't think of any other explanation besides this ridiculous one.

"Alright, Logan."

Just as the atmosphere reached a stalemate, Captain America Steve Rogers walked over, put his hand on Logan's shoulder, and shook his head.

"No matter what happened to Chu Hang, he is our comrade-in-arms. Besides, he just saved my life."

Steve's words were like a reassuring pill, instantly easing the tense atmosphere. His authority as captain was quite high.

Logan gave Chu Hang a deep look, said nothing more, just snorted, and turned to check Gabe's injuries. Although he didn't press further, Chu Hang knew that the guy's suspicions hadn't been dispelled. He'd better stay away from this guy in the future, lest he sniff out more of what's going on.

Having dealt with Logan, Chu Hang finally breathed a sigh of relief and turned his attention to Steve.

He noticed that Steve was also looking at him, his gaze as complex as an incomprehensible philosophy book.

"Captain, we..." Chu Hang wanted to say something, but didn't know where to begin.

“Let’s find a place to talk alone,” Steve interrupted him, then turned to Dugan and said, “Dugan, you take some men to check the surroundings, clear out the spoils, and focus on taking care of the wounded. Chu Hang and I will go ahead and scout the way.”

"Understood, Captain." Dugen gave a crisp salute.

Steve nodded, then gestured to Chu Hang before heading into the depths of the forest.

Chu Hang knew that the real test was only just beginning.

The two walked one after the other through the snow-covered forest, neither speaking. It was very quiet, with only the crunching sound of their footsteps on the snow.

Chu Hang could feel the heat in his body slowly subsiding, replaced by an unprecedentedly powerful sensation. His senses became incredibly sharp. He could hear the sound of snow sliding off the treetops in the distance, smell the fresh scent of pine needles and earth in the air, and even see the tiny footprints left by a wild rabbit on the snow dozens of meters away.

Strength, speed, endurance, reaction time... everything has undergone a qualitative leap.

Is this what it feels like to be a super soldier?

Chu Hang couldn't help but clench his fist, feeling the explosive power. This feeling was simply too captivating.

What exactly is wrong with your body?

Finally, Steve, who was walking in front, stopped. He turned around and looked at Chu Hang with his deep blue eyes, looking very serious.

Chu Hang sighed inwardly, but a somewhat helpless bitter smile appeared on his face.

"Captain, would you believe me if I said I'm not entirely sure myself?"

Steve didn't speak, but just looked at him quietly, waiting for him to continue.

Chu Hang knew he had to answer this question flawlessly. He gathered his thoughts and revised and polished the story he had just used to fool Logan.

"I can only say that I might... be born a little different from others," Chu Hang said slowly. "I've always been very healthy since I was little, and I recover from injuries faster than others. I always thought it was just because I'm physically strong. Until just now... when that knife was stabbed into my body, I felt something inside me 'crack' and shatter. And then, it became what you see."

As he spoke, he observed Steve's expression.

Steve's face showed no change in emotion, but the probing look in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

"Just like Dr. Erskine said?" Steve suddenly asked.

"Dr. Erskine?" Chu Hang was taken aback.

“Yes, Dr. Abraham Erskine, the creator of the Super Soldier program.” A hint of nostalgia and sadness flickered in Steve’s eyes. “He once told me that the serum’s effect is not just to strengthen the body. It’s more like a key that amplifies what’s already in your body infinitely. The good will become better. The bad will become worse.”

He paused, his gaze fixed intently on Chu Hang: "So, you mean that your body inherently possesses this... powerful self-healing ability. And this near-death experience was like a key, completely unlocking this lock?"

Chu Hang felt like applauding Captain America in his heart.

What a divine assist, Captain!

He was trying to figure out how to make his lie believable, but to his surprise, the other party filled in the logical gaps themselves, and did so so perfectly and logically!

"I...I think that's how it is." Chu Hang followed his words, revealing a perfectly timed "I see, I finally understand" expression.

Steve looked at him and remained silent for a long time.

He wasn't stupid; he knew Chu Hang was definitely hiding something in his words. However, the other party's terrifying self-healing ability and his selfless act of saving him were both real.

Moreover, Dr. Erskine's words provided him with an acceptable explanation.

Perhaps, there truly are some miracles in this world that science cannot explain. Just like himself.

“Okay.” Steve finally nodded, as if he had made a decision. “I understand. I will keep this a secret for you. It’s your own secret.”

He reached out and patted Chu Hang's shoulder hard again.

"But Chu Hang, you must remember. Greater power also means greater responsibility. I hope you can use it well."

Looking at Steve's face, which was brimming with integrity and sincerity, Chu Hang was inexplicably touched. He nodded and said solemnly, "I understand, Captain."

At that moment, a silent understanding seemed to have been reached between the two.

They are now of the same kind.

"Alright, we should head back now." A smile returned to Steve's face. "We still have a factory to destroy, and a bunch of brothers waiting for us to rescue them."

Chu Hang smiled too.

Yes, the story has only just begun.

Chapter 23 This body is incredibly useful!

Walking back with Steve, Chu Hang felt like a completely different person.

Just a moment ago, he was a fragile tank, barely holding on thanks to his self-healing ability, with physical strength only slightly better than an average person. But now, he feels his entire body brimming with explosive power.

How can I describe this feeling? It's like you used to ride a beat-up bicycle that rattled everywhere except for the bell, and you had to rest three times for every pedal stroke. Now, you've switched to a Harley with a full tank of gas, and as long as you dare to twist the throttle, it'll take you flying.

He could clearly feel his breathing become long and powerful. With each inhale, it felt as if he were swallowing the cold air around him into his lungs and then transforming it into streams of heat that washed over his limbs and bones. He had been running through the snow and then falling into the icy river, and his body had long been stiff with cold. But now, he felt warm all over, as if he were carrying a small stove.

His eyesight had improved, allowing him to see further and more clearly. Before, he had only the eyesight of an ordinary person, but now he could clearly see several crystal-clear icicles hanging from the branches of a pine tree a hundred meters away, and even see the small reflections of himself and Steve reflected on the icicles.

The same goes for his ears. He could hear the rustling of the wind through the treetops, the soft patter of snow sliding down the hillside in the distance, and he could even make out that Dugan was giving orders in his loud voice, while Logan let out an impatient growl.

This thing is practically a living radar!

Chu Hang was overjoyed. The self-healing factor plus the super soldier serum—this combination was a match made in heaven. One was responsible for taking hits and healing, while the other was responsible for output and mobility. Now he had completely transformed himself, going from a lowly soldier who could only barely survive to a true super soldier.

"How are you feeling?" Steve, who was walking ahead, seemed to notice the change in his mood and turned around to ask.

"It feels... fantastic." Chu Hang grinned, revealing a set of bright white teeth. "I feel like I could kill a bull with one punch."

Steve smiled too, a genuine smile tinged with relief. He nodded: "Get used to it. This power will become your most reliable companion."

The two didn't say anything more and soon returned to the place where the team was resting.

The Roaring Commando members had already done a quick cleanup of the battlefield, collecting all usable weapons and ammunition. Gabe's injuries had also been treated again; Dugan had found some planks somewhere and made a makeshift stretcher for him using military straps, but his leg, which had been injured by an animal trap, was still a bloody mess, and his condition was far from optimistic.

When Steve and Chu Hang returned, everyone's eyes turned to them.

"Captain, how's the situation?" Dugan came up to him, glancing at Steve and then at Chu Hang, who was following behind as if nothing had happened, his eyes filled with surprise.

“It’s safe up ahead. We need to get out of here as soon as possible.” Steve’s expression turned serious again. “Gabe’s injury can’t be delayed any longer. Our priority is to find a safe place for him to receive treatment.”

These words immediately created a somber atmosphere within the group.