"Yes, he is Mikhail, his ancestor is 'Kan', the enlightened monk from thousands of years ago, who after understanding the world, returned to secular life... His family has been guardians of justice for thousands of years, and hundreds of years ago, swore allegiance to Emperor Xiang Weishan."
Upon seeing Deathstroke recognize Hamill, The Ancient One seemed to realize something and smiled slightly.
She knew her successor had made the right choice.
In the movie, when Doctor Strange first arrived at Kama Taiji, the old man with a goatee whom he mistook for the Supreme Mage was Hamill.
Hamill was still very young at this time, far from the image of a full-bearded man he would become. However, among the mages at Kama Taiji, only he frequently appeared by The Ancient One's side, so Su Ming recognized this man with round eyeglasses.
The Ancient One had yet to introduce his strengths, besides being an excellent martial artist and mage, Hamill was also a good traditional Chinese medicine doctor, skilled in drawing and able to cook with alternate dimension ingredients.
No matter if it was tentacles, eyeballs, or mucus, he could turn them into medicinal dishes, a skill that was passed down to his descendants.
In normal history, Wong who was beside Doctor Strange was indeed Hamill's son.
It's unclear if Wong has been born yet. Even if he has, he should still be a chubby kid.
Being The Ancient One's guardian, Hamill seemed somewhat reticent and appeared quite scholarly and pedantic.
"But if we send Hamill, who will guard the Great Book Library?" Su Ming asked politely.
"This is Kama Taiji."
The Ancient One answered flatly.
Library management is only the guardian's interest; the Supreme Mage is so powerful, there's no need for protection.
The library contains countless magic books and items, and the guardians go for a secondary role of keeping watch over them, all of which The Ancient One has collected from different dimensions, and they guard the master's property like stewards.
Actually, it's equally unnecessary. If anyone approaches the library, The Ancient One will immediately detect it, so there's really no need for guards.
Su Ming looked at Hamill, who was still dressed in a Taoist robe; if swapped for a suit, he might indeed look like an educator.
"Do you speak English?" Su Ming asked him.
"Yes."
Hamill walked up to him expressionlessly and answered succinctly.
"Uh, have you taught students?" Su Ming asked again.
"I have."
Hamill nodded, bearing the title of master, he also had experience teaching students.
Su Ming rubbed his beard: "Then what do you do if a student is disobedient?"
"Beat."
Hamill replied, stating that this is the current method of teaching. If a student is disobedient, then use a ruler to smack the palm, if still disobedient, use the Life Court Staff to smack the butt.
"Alright~~~ it's you then, I will hand over a gigantic academy for you to manage, even though there are no students yet." Su Ming slapped the armrest of the chair, thus deciding: "Even though I don't quite support corporal punishment, as long as children transcribe school rules, that's sufficient, but we'll discuss this matter later."
There's nothing else, Su Ming just liked the aspect of loyalty; their family has been loyal to the Supreme Mage for generations, though Su Ming doesn't quite wish to be the one, sometimes this identity indeed has benefits.
"..." Hamill just nodded at Su Ming.
"It seems you are very satisfied with Hamill, but I also have a request," The Ancient One said as she put down her teacup, the copper kettle on the stove flew over to refill her cup again.
Su Ming felt a slight chill in his heart, here it comes? A heavy burden?
"Of course, master, please speak."
"If Hamill discovers children with magical talent at the school, I want him to bring them back to Kama Taiji. I also need fresh blood over here, protecting Earth is always accompanied by bloodshed and sacrifice."
"As you wish, protecting this Earth and dimension, time line, is also my desire."
He knows this is all true, the lives of ordinary people seem serene, but without The Ancient One and Kama Taiji, various peculiar alternate-dimensional demons would invade the main dimension, turning it upside down.
The neighboring DC is just like this, with no dimensional protective barrier, monsters and demons run rampant everywhere; Constantine and others rely on exorcism work for a living.
Marvel here faced similar situations, only now that the Master Ancient One wards them all outside.
According to normal historical perspective, this protective shield will shatter when Strange succeeds, the world will become chaotic, and though mages find a new source of income, the entire Earth becomes unsafe.
This Earth is Su Ming's base camp, no one can be allowed to mess around.
The Ancient One nodded gratifiedly, previously Kama Taiji was more like a nurturing academy for various family descendants, mages familiar with The Ancient One would send their children to Kama Taiji, but ordinary people were impossible to access here.
Recently, The Ancient One recognized many overlooked issues, especially the appearance of Conqueror Kang made her see the enemies on the timeline.
She understood Kama Taiji needed a reform, which is expanding the range of enrollment allowing ordinary people to also become a part of the force.
While orphans, they are indeed worth cultivating.
Though from the Defender's perspective, brainwashing children and cultivating their loyalty appears very dark... but The Ancient One will go to any lengths to protect Earth...
Kama Taiji is short-handed, many mages have a seclusion mentality, making it difficult for them to search for orphans worldwide. Originally, The Ancient One intended to travel globally herself.
But now that Slade has established an academy, enough orphans will soon gather, so she only needs to choose from these children.
Su Ming realized that history had changed, but it was a change for the better; The Ancient One now plans to establish Hogwarts...
Will there be no more talk of "pure-blood faction" and "Mudbloods" in Kama Taiji in the future? Also, building a direct railroad through the Himalayas seems a bit difficult.
Children coming out of Zhongci Academy will pledge loyalty to him, the boss, while those from Kama Taiji will pledge loyalty to the Supreme Mage.
If Su Ming were to look up to the power of these mages in the future, he would have to take on the mantle of the Supreme Mage, which The Ancient One probably has in mind too.
Not to mention the future, just thinking about the bright prospects brought by a mass of mages is already tempting Su Ming.
"Well then, I must take my leave to find some students."
Su Ming gave a slight nod to The Ancient One, got up, and departed; he couldn't linger here, the longer he stayed among mages, the more tempted he was!
The Ancient One smiled and nodded, aware that Slade was intrigued, leaving only time to solve the rest.
Mikhail bowed to The Ancient One and followed Su Ming out, needing to pack his things, then they both went back through the Teleportation Gate to the New York Temple.
"Hello, Master Mordo." Just steps out the door, Su Ming ran into the Little Black Man again and greeted him politely.
Mordo bowed slightly in return: "Hello, Master Wilson."
Su Ming gave an awkward smile, nodded, and walked off.
What kind of master? Weapon Master? Tactical Master? Why does this word sound odd coming from mages?
Mordo brushed the snowflakes from his head and adjusted his clothes, heading off to see The Ancient One.
"Teacher, Mephisto has sent a communication saying he wants to negotiate terms."
The Ancient One stared at the stove and pondered before speaking, "Allowing him to recruit Evil Spirit Knights in the Main Dimension is already my limit, tell him there's nothing more worth discussing."
"I will follow your command."
...............
The two returned to New York, Hamill carrying a small blue cloth bundle and a Black Pot.
Su Ming felt a bit speechless; although understanding that buying double-ear spoons in the United States might be difficult, Su Ming was wealthy, with so many factories under the company, making a pot shouldn't be hard.
But maybe professional stewards are like this; they prefer to carry the pots they're used to, perhaps this seemingly ordinary Black Pot is indeed some heavenly treasure?
Why does it seem like the school can start a cooking program?
'Eight hundred stainless steel stoves, three thousand master chefs are skilled, learning to cook leads to employment, leaving school assures a job!'
Strange voices echoed in his mind again.
Su Ming pinched his temples and walked out of the New York Temple.
He discovered Gin's car still waiting outside, Gin sitting inside smoking.
"Boss."
Su Ming simply smiled and patted Gin on the shoulder.
Since Gin hadn't left, there was no need for Su Ming to call a ride; both went back to headquarters together to get Hamill a few suits and prepare a welcoming banquet, starting his position tomorrow.
Honestly, if Hamill weren't dressed in a blue cloth robe, appearing quite rustic, he would indeed look somewhat like a high-cold male god.
If Deadpool talks too much, making Su Ming's head ache, Hamill is indeed a clear stream.
If pressed for words, his answers mostly stay within a few terms, lacking a sense of humor and slightly less knowledgeable about modern society.
He knows cars, understands their principles, but hasn't ridden one, let alone driven one.
But these are minor issues, Su Ming waved his hand, assigning a car and driver, letting him have a luxurious sedan from his factory.
After all, Hamill needs some disguise; he can't freely use the Suspended Ring at the school.
After introducing Gin to him, the journey was calm; once arriving at the company headquarters, Su Ming asked Gin to handle errands for Hamill, while Su Ming himself returned to his office to prepare.
Tomorrow, Su Ming was planning a trip to Europe.
Time had nearly passed; Su Ming intended to check on the research progress of the Infinite Prescription, and if possible, planned to snatch some from Hydra.
Now, with the 'Adjutant,' the research could be handed over; even if deducing the composition of the Infinite Prescription is challenging, finding ways to cultivate replication should be feasible.
When Su Ming saw Vodka today, the old man looked nearly senile.
The Infinite Prescription extends life but requires regular injections, and if the prescription is in hand, it could also be used as a means to control people.
Currently, Marvel has several potions that grant immortality, many developed from follow-ups of the Super Soldier Serum; even if they can't get those items, Su Ming has his own.
His blood contains a transformative potion known as 'Miracle' or 'Miracle Serum.'
Only this DC World potion developed by Little Devils during WWII has severe side effects, with almost no life-extending effect—merely providing physical strength and Self-healing Ability, plus brain development.
If other potions are truly unreliable, Su Ming would let the 'Adjutant' study his blood, aiming to modify it directionally, altering the Self-healing Ability towards life extension.
After all, the raw material is abundant; he has plenty of his blood.