Watching the green serum slowly enter Cyclops's body, Phoenix felt a bit anxious. Although she had great confidence in Ye Hai, it was impossible not to worry about her boyfriend.
On the contrary, Cyclops remained remarkably composed, acting as if he didn't care. This was the difference between him and Phoenix. As the captain of the X-Men, Cyclops had experienced countless battles and had long forged a heart of steel, unwavering and steadfast—this kind of challenge couldn't shake his resolve.
Before long, the serum took effect. Cyclops felt a sharp pain in his brain, as if his cells were constantly tearing apart and reassembling. About ten minutes later, the pain subsided, and he realized that his eyes seemed to have gained a new switch; he could freely control his powers. This feeling was unmistakable, similar to sensing his own limbs.
"It seems to be working," Cyclops said with a grin, trying to reach for his blindfold.
Phoenix quickly stopped him, saying, "Let's head to the training area and test it out."
"Alright," Cyclops nodded slightly at Ye Hai, expressing his gratitude.
Soon, the three arrived at the training facilities for mutants, which housed numerous training areas filled with various kinds of mutants.
They entered one of the training halls, where several mutant students were present. Ye Hai was pleasantly surprised to see Electro, who was getting along well with the other students, seemingly having adapted to the environment.
"Hey, Electro, looks like you're doing well here!" Ye Hai greeted.
"Yes, Dr. Ye," Electro approached with a satisfied smile. His body was still covered in wire-like structures, pulsing with blue light. He said, "These kids are wonderful! They aren't scared of me. In a way, we're all monsters; we understand each other."
"Yeah, we're all monsters," Ye Hai chuckled, looking at his glowing form. "So, do you still want to change your appearance?"
Electro hesitated a moment and said, "You mean go back to how I used to look? Honestly, I'm indifferent about it. But sure, it would be nice to return to my original form—at least I wouldn't scare anyone when I go out."
Phoenix added, "Electro has agreed to join the X-Men, but he still lacks control over his abilities and needs further training. Dr. Ye, if you have the time, we hope you can help him regain his original appearance; it would be more convenient for him during missions."
"Sure, no problem." Ye Hai was intrigued by Electro's abilities and readily agreed.
"Seems like Dr. Ye is truly capable of anything," Cyclops remarked with slight admiration. He then walked aside, calling out to the students who were playfully training, "Kids, I need to do a test. Can you all take a break for a moment?"
The students quickly scampered aside, curiously watching Cyclops.
With a slight smile, Cyclops removed his blindfold. He kept his eyes tightly closed, his eyelids trembling slightly, hesitating and feeling a bit frightened.
"What's wrong, Scott?" Phoenix asked.
Cyclops forced a smile and confessed, "I'm afraid of failing!"