Chapter 21: There is a fish in the North Sea, its name is Kun
Early the next morning, Pepper came to find Lin Yuan excitedly!
Lin Yuan, still sleepy and rubbing his eyes, was pulled awake by Pepper and looked utterly bewildered.
"Sister Pepper, what are you doing so early in the morning?" Lin Yuan's tone was full of resentment.
Pepper completely ignored Lin Yuan's protests and looked thrilled. "Lin, come on, I want to see the pandas!"
"..." Lin Yuan was speechless. "Sister Pepper, I don't have a panda!" He absolutely couldn't admit it, or he'd risk being petted bald!
"Hurry up, Tony told me! You can turn into a panda and a fat cat!" Pepper looked like she knew his secrets.
"Damn you, Tony! I'm posting those embarrassing photos of yours on my Moments later!" Lin Yuan gritted his teeth, vowing revenge on Tony for spilling the beans. Then he tried to smooth-talk Pepper. "Sister Pepper, don't listen to Tony's nonsense. How can a person turn into a panda? Tony must have been drunk!"
Pepper gave him a look that clearly said, 'Are you kidding me?'. "If a human can't turn into a panda, how can they turn into a bird? Do you think I'm stupid?"
"Uh~" Lin Yuan mumbled, realizing he hadn't fully woken up and had forgotten Pepper had seen his roc form!
"It seems you won't believe it until you see it for yourself!" Pepper said with a mischievous grin. "Jarvis!"
Five minutes later, a black and white ball of fluff lay collapsed on the floor. Pepper was stroking the panda's head with delight, occasionally nuzzling its soft fur.
"Sister Pepper, please be more reserved! You're essentially cuddling me!" Lin Yuan felt a little awkward!
"You're my brother, what's the big deal? Besides, the panda is so cute, why should I be reserved!" Pepper continued to cuddle the panda, completely unconcerned!
At this moment, Tony also walked in, and Lin Yuan quickly sought his help. "Brother Tony, help me!"
Tony pretended not to hear anything, walked over, grabbed the panda's head, and started rubbing it vigorously!
Lin Yuan's panda eyes widened in shock~
After another half hour of being thoroughly petted by the couple, Lin Yuan felt that if this continued, he would indeed go bald!
He seized an opportunity to transform into a cheetah and swiftly escaped their clutches. Pepper saw the panda vanish and a fat orange cat appear in its place. Her eyes showed no less interest. "What a chubby orange cat! Come here, brother, let me pet it!"
Lin Yuan shuddered and fled quickly, shouting as he ran, "Sister Pepper, I have something urgent to do! I'll leave first!"
Then he scrambled out of the villa's sea-facing window and plunged into the ocean!
Pepper was startled and hurried over to check, only to see the fat cat jumping into the sea instantly transform into a strange fish and dive beneath the waves.
Lin Yuan was ecstatic; the aquatic form was indeed the Kun!
Lin Yuankun vanished beneath the surface in a flash, then burst out of the sea, transforming into a magnificent roc. The roc flapped its wings and soared high, then dove back into the sea, transforming back into the Kun. He repeated this over and over, chanting:
"There is a fish in the North Sea, its name is Kun. Kun is so big that it cannot be stewed in a pot...呸～呸～呸～呸～Kun is so big that no one knows how many thousand miles long it is. It transforms into a bird, its name is Peng."
Inside the villa, Tony and Pepper stood side by side at the window, watching Lin Yuan having fun in the sea, smiles on their faces.
"That's wonderful!" Pepper held Tony's hand and leaned against his shoulder!
Tony squeezed Pepper's hand tightly and nodded. "Yeah, that's wonderful!"
Perhaps it was fate. When they first met, he had felt a connection with Lin Yuan, so even in such dire circumstances, he couldn't help but want to protect him.
But in reality, he was actually being protected more by his younger brother!
Watching Lin Yuan enjoying himself in the sea, Tony turned to Pepper and said, "Speed up the school arrangements!"
My dear brother, I am doing this for your own good! How can a child be so carefree! Hehe~hehe~hehe~
Lin Yuan in the sea suddenly felt a chill run down his spine. He turned around and looked around, but there was nothing there!
"Strange, is the sea water too cold?" Lin Yuan was completely perplexed.
"Forget it, never mind, it's still early! How about going back home for breakfast?" Lin Yuan thought silently. "Good idea, let's go!"
"Brother Tony, I'm going back home for breakfast!" he shouted towards Tony in the villa.
"Did he say he was going to Bunny's house for breakfast?" Pepper asked Tony in disbelief.
"You heard it right!" Tony gritted his teeth. Although he could fly, if he flew directly to Lin Yuan's home, Rhodey would probably have a heart attack.
As expected, children need to stay in school, otherwise they are really annoying to watch! Tony fumed internally.
"But I'm still so envious! Battle armor and stuff isn't that interesting anymore~"
"Jarvis, I want to eat Chinese food for lunch!"
Lin Yuan's home, a small city in the south.
In the bustling food stall, Lin Yuan was eating with his mouth full of grease.
He had planned to come for breakfast, but he had forgotten about the time difference and ended up having a delicious midnight snack instead. (I forgot about the time difference earlier, so just ignore these minor inconsistencies. Anyway, the author has the final say on everything, hehe!)
The food stall was bustling with people. Lin Yuan was sucking on snails and drinking Coke, feeling completely content. It turned out that the atmosphere at his hometown's food stalls was the best.
After his midnight snack, Lin Yuan looked at the time and suddenly wanted to go to Tiananmen Square. He wondered if there was a flag-raising ceremony in this world.
No sooner thought than done. He found a deserted corner and transformed~
Tiananmen Square, here I come!!
Soon, Lin Yuan flew over Tiananmen Square and saw a huge crowd of people below.
Lin Yuan quickly descended and joined the crowd, queuing up respectfully. Look, even I can't just fly around up here.
As the first rays of morning sunlight illuminated the earth, accompanied by melodious and passionate music, the bright red flag slowly ascended.
Lin Yuan stood in the crowd, feeling incredibly moved. He had imagined watching the flag-raising ceremony countless times, but he had never been able to in his original world. Now, in this strange world, he had finally fulfilled this wish.
Looking at the fluttering flag, Lin Yuan couldn't help but shed tears. No matter where they were, the red of his homeland was the deepest connection and belief in people's hearts.
After calming his emotions, it was still early.
"Since we're here, why not try the legendary bean juice?"
Half an hour later~
"Ugh~~" Lin Yuan, who was flying in the air, still felt a sour taste rising in his throat. "Sure enough, some foods are really not for everyone."
"How about I try canned herring next time? I'll be a ginger cat by then, and cats eating fish shouldn't be too bad. Yeah~ That's it, I'll try it when I get a chance!"
Lin Yuan secretly made up his mind~
After eating and drinking his fill, Lin Yuan flew back leisurely. Such a relaxed day was truly enjoyable.
"Damn you, Tony! He actually wants to send me to school. Is that something a human can do? I must think of a way to stop this when I get back this time. Tony, you monster, just wait for me to defeat you! Wa~ha~ha~ha~ha!"
Chapter 22: Which bastard threw the hammer?
On the way back, the sky was a canvas of twinkling stars.
As Hero Lin Yuan was plotting how to defeat Tony the Monster, he noticed the light ahead growing brighter and brighter.
"What is that?" Lin Yuan snapped out of his thoughts. "A meteor? Why does it seem to be getting bigger and bigger? Holy shit!!!"
Lin Yuan dodged as fast as he could, and a brilliant ball of light flashed past him. He only felt a searing wave of heat wash over him.
"That was close! I almost got barbecued!" Lin Yuan, still reeling from the shock, cursed, "Who was that bastard who threw the hammer? It nearly hit me!"
Just as he finished speaking, Lin Yuan suddenly realized something. "Hammer? Damn!"
"Mr. Odin, I apologize! I didn't mean to scold you just now. You are a magnanimous being, please don't take it to heart." Lin Yuan bowed repeatedly to the sky. Although it looked peculiar in bird form, the intention was there!
"The hammer is here. It seems the big oaf Thor has arrived first. He should be getting tased right about now, and then they'll be picking up his unconscious body!"
"Honestly, a thunder god being taken down by a stun gun? It's almost painful to watch!"
"Well, even though it's a bit undignified, this big silly guy is also a major powerhouse. Let's go take a look and find an opportunity to get to know him."
With this thought, Lin Yuan turned around and flew towards where the hammer had fallen.
Soon, the hammer slammed into the ground, creating a large crater.
"He can't have gone far. Let's look for nearby vehicles first. The big idiot should be in Jane Foster's car at this moment."
Lin Yuan quickly spotted a car driving away rapidly in the distance.
"That should be it. Let's go have a peek."
Following Jane Foster's car and watching the three of them take Thor to the hospital, Lin Yuan transformed into an orange cat and stealthily followed inside.
He then watched Thor wake up, watched Thor struggle, and watched Thor receive a tranquilizer shot in the rear.
Lin Yuan the orange cat took out his cell phone with a smirk.
Click, click,
Thor's embarrassing photo +1
The next day, Thor, who had finally escaped, was knocked down again by Jane Foster's vehicle.
Seeing his chance, Lin Yuan ran over, squatted next to Thor, and meowed.
When Jane Foster realized she had hit someone, her face turned pale with fright. She quickly got out of the car to check. It was the big oaf from yesterday, and there was a fat cat beside him.
The three of them hurriedly helped Thor into the car. Jane Foster turned back and picked up Lin Yuan, the orange cat. "He's so heavy! This cat is so fat!"
Did I eat your share of meat? Besides, it's not my fault I'm fat. It's my default appearance courtesy of the dog system. What can I do about it? Lin Yuan grumbled internally, but being held by the beautiful woman, he decided to forgive her!
Back in the car, they checked on Thor and found that the big guy was just too hungry to have any strength. Relieved, Jane decided to treat him to a meal. After all, she felt terribly guilty for hitting him twice!
In a small diner in a small town.
Looking at Thor, who was devouring food voraciously in front of him, Lin Yuan the orange cat sighed silently.
The son of Odin, the future king of Asgard, actually fainted from hunger? This is unbearable! Utterly unbearable!
Jane Foster was also curious about the large, seemingly homeless man in front of her. He might look like a vagrant, but there was a distinct aura about him that no ordinary homeless person possessed. Moreover, he kept claiming to be a god or something, making him seem a little delusional. But having said that, he did have an incredible physique!
Jane thought about how Thor had just changed his clothes, and some rather imaginative thoughts began to form in her mind. She hugged Lin Yuan's orange cat and started stroking its head with both hands.
Lin Yuan was speechless and could only "meow" to remind Jane of his presence.
Jane snapped out of her thoughts and apologized quickly. "Oh, sorry, sorry, kitty! Did I hurt you?"
Lin Yuan ignored her, wriggled out of her arms, and jumped onto the shoulder of Thor, who was still eating.
Thor was only focused on his meal and didn't pay him any mind. Even in his mortal state, he barely noticed the small weight.
Jane Foster and the other two continued to stare at Thor.
Yesterday, they had seen a human-like figure in the photos of the meteor they had taken.
Although it seemed impossible, Jane Foster suspected that the figure was this big oaf.
The other customers in the diner were discussing the meteor that had struck the ground the previous night. They had gone to the site early in the morning to look, but no one had been able to move the surprisingly large, hammer-shaped object. It was truly bizarre.
Thor, mid-bite, knew instantly that they were talking about his hammer. He quickly stood up and questioned the customers about its location.
After finding out where it was, he rushed out of the diner impatiently. Jane Foster saw him and hurried after him. "Where are you going?"
"I'm going to get my things back!" Thor said confidently.
"Didn't you hear that the government has taken control of that area?" Jane advised. "And it's forty miles away! How are you even going to get there?"
"If you can give me a ride, I'll tell you everything once I get my hammer, Mjolnir, back."
"Meow? Do you mean the cat? Isn't it on your shoulder?" Jane was a little confused.
"Not this fat cat!"
Lin Yuan was so annoyed that he directly delivered a flurry of cat punches to Thor's face.
Professor Erik Selvig, who was standing nearby, looked at the strange Thor and quickly pulled Jane away. He was convinced the man was completely insane. Who in their right mind would claim to be Thor and that they came from the legendary Asgard?
Jane was persuaded by the professor to leave, and Thor kept staring at her as she walked away, looking rather smitten.
"Everyone's gone far away, and you're still looking. Aren't you going to get your hammer?" A strange voice came from beside his ear, startling Thor so much that he threw the orange cat off his shoulder.
Lin Yuan landed lightly on the ground and looked at Thor with an unhappy expression.
"What are you doing? You're so easily startled! How can the mighty God of Thunder be so jumpy?!"
Thor said stubbornly, "Of course I'm not afraid! I am the God of Thunder! How could I be afraid? It's just that you suddenly spoke in my ear! Anyone would be startled, right?"
"Tsk, stop being so stubborn! Let me introduce myself. My name is Lin Yuan, and I'm a druid." Lin Yuan jumped lightly and landed back on Thor's shoulder, extending his paw and holding it out in front of Thor.
Thor reached out and scratched the orange cat's paw, looking perplexed. "Hello, I'm Thor. Lin, can I call you Lin? I'm curious, what is this 'druid' you speak of? Is that the fat cat's name?"
Lin Yuan's face was a picture of exasperation, and he raised his paw to deliver a swift series of cat slaps to Thor's cheek!
"Druid is a profession! This orange cat is just one of my abilities. And I'm not fat, just... well-built! Don't you see how light I am?"
Thor laughed heartily. "What did you look like originally?"
"Of course, I'm human, but it's not convenient for me to change back now. I'll show you when there's no one around."
"Okay, I'm looking forward to it. Lin, I'm going to get the hammer now. Do you want to come with me?" Thor patted the cat's head and asked.
Lin Yuan impatiently swatted Thor's hand away. "Of course! I wouldn't miss such a lively event for the world. But I have one question: how are you planning to get there?"
"Why, buy a horse, of course!" Thor said as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Sure enough! Lin Yuan covered his face with his paws. "Brother, don't you even pay attention to the development of the planets under Asgard's jurisdiction? Even a quick glance would tell you that people here no longer travel by horse!"
Thor still looked utterly convinced. "I don't need to concern myself with such trivialities! I only need to know how to fight!"
Lin Yuan was speechless. "No wonder you, you big oaf, are constantly being manipulated by your own brother. Your brain is nothing but muscle!"
Odin, I can finally understand your feelings!
Having such an heir is truly exhausting!
Chapter 23: Snowflakes are flying and the north wind is howling.
"Don't you have any horses to sell?" Thor scratched his head stupidly, looking utterly lost. "Then I'll just run over there!"
"Ugh, let's find a secluded spot. I'll transform back and help you rent a car!" Lin Yuan was exasperated. Couldn't this big idiot use his brain for once?
"Beep, beep, beep." Before Lin Yuan had walked a few steps, Jane drove up and said, "Hi, do you need a ride?"
Thor looked absolutely delighted! Lin Yuan whispered in his ear, "Looks like this girl is still very interested in you!"
"Of course! I am Thor, the God of Thunder!" Thor puffed out his chest proudly.
The car sped towards the location where the hammer had fallen.
Jane was a little nervous. She had never driven alone with a strange man on the road before. "I've never done anything like this."
Thor was very interested in her. "Then you are very brave."
"They took away all my research. I have nothing left to lose," Jane said, her voice tinged with anger.
"But you are intelligent. You are more intelligent than anyone in this realm!"
Lin Yuan's face was a mask of exasperation. "Thor, listen to what you're saying! It's such an awkward conversation, isn't it? She said her research was stolen, and you're praising her for being smart. What are you even thinking? Will the girl be interested in you if you're like this? You don't even know the first thing about flirting! Do you need me to give you lessons?"
Surprisingly, Jane didn't seem to mind. She was very curious about the "realm" Thor had mentioned and didn't care at all that his comment seemed out of place.
Lin Yuan was speechless, realizing his perspective was too narrow. It truly made sense for these two to be together.
The two chatted happily, stealing glances at each other from time to time.
"Who are you?" Jane asked curiously.
"You will know soon enough." The big oaf remained secretive.
Jane turned and glared at Thor. "You promised you'd tell me!"
Lin Yuan, in cat form, watched from the back, his fur slightly bristled. Big sister, you're driving! Look ahead! Talking is fine, but why are you always staring at him? Meow meow meow~ I want to get out of the car. I'd rather run there myself.
Thor didn't notice and said with a smile, "I know you are looking for a bridge."
Jane's eyes lit up. "You mean the Einstein-Rosen bridge?"
"Yes! We call it the Bifrost Bridge!"
"Oh my god, I really hope you're not insane."
When the car arrived at the hammer's crash site, it was already dark. The entire crater had been fenced off, and a small, heavily guarded, makeshift research base had been erected there.
The two humans and the cat looked at the brightly lit base in front of them. Jane couldn't help but curse. "This can't be a satellite incident at all! They didn't remove the wreckage and built a base here. This is completely unreasonable."
Thor gallantly put his coat around Jane's shoulders and said, "Stay here. I will go in and retrieve my belongings."
"How are you going to get it? Don't you see all those guards?" Jane felt this man was truly out of his mind.
"I will simply fly out after I have it. Lin, you stay here with Jane! Where did you go? Never mind! Jane, I'm going!"
Thor strode confidently towards the base.
Jane watched him go, shaking her head as if he were a complete fool.
At this moment, dark clouds filled the sky, lightning flashed, thunder roared, and soon a heavy downpour began.
As Thor got closer and closer to Mjolnir, the hammer seemed to sense its master's approach and emitted waves of energy, causing interference with all the equipment in the base.
Thor sneaked into the base. He was quite skilled at infiltration, a byproduct of participating in countless wars.
Unfortunately, he underestimated the level of technological advancement on Earth.
Soon, the base alarm blared, and all the guards began to converge on Thor's location.
Thor started to charge forward, and the base erupted into chaos!
Coulson held his walkie-talkie and contacted Hawkeye Barton for an update.
Hawkeye stood in an elevated platform, looking down, his bow and arrow aimed at Thor. "Do you need me to neutralize him, sir?"
"I think you need to know his identity before giving that order!"
Coulson, about to respond to Hawkeye, was startled by a sound in his ear, and then felt a weight settle on his shoulder.
He turned around and saw a fat cat perched there. "Lin? What are you doing here? What do you mean by 'identity'?"
"Don't be impatient. Just watch the show first. Just tell them not to use lethal force!" Lin Yuan stretched lazily. He wasn't surprised Coulson knew his cat form. With S.H.I.E.L.D.'s reputation, they probably knew his shoe size. But it didn't matter; he wanted to befriend them anyway.
On the intercom, Hawkeye was still asking for authorization to eliminate the target.
Coulson quickly stopped him. "Barton, no lethal force. We need to apprehend the target alive."
Silly Thor had no idea there was an arrow aimed at him, though he wouldn't have been afraid even if he did.
Looking at Mjolnir so close, Thor's teeth were practically bared in anticipation. He was thrilled at the prospect of showing off in front of the girl soon!
He reached out and tried to lift it with a flourish!
Huh? ? ? ?
Nothing happened!
Thor couldn't believe it!
He gripped the hammer with both hands and used all his strength.
Still, it wouldn't budge.
He understood then. He was no longer worthy to wield Mjolnir.
In the pouring rain, Thor raised his head and let out a long, anguished roar, feeling utterly hopeless!
Lin Yuan, still perched on Coulson's shoulder, watched the scene, laughing so hard his tail swished wildly against the back of Coulson's head.
Looking at Thor kneeling on the ground, Lin Yuan could almost hear a dramatic soundtrack playing above Thor's head: "Snow~flakes~falling, north~wind~blowing!"
Thor was taken to the base's interrogation room without resistance.
Coulson and Lin Yuan were outside, watching him through the one-way glass.
Coulson asked Lin Yuan, "Who is he? His abilities are far from ordinary."
"Do you know Norse mythology?" Lin Yuan asked.
"Yes. Why are you asking?" Coulson didn't understand the relevance.
"That hammer is the legendary Thor's hammer - Mjolnir. And its owner is the one inside. I think you should understand what I mean by that!" Lin Yuan pointed at Thor, who was sitting inside with his head bowed.
"You're saying he's Thor? How is that possible?" Coulson looked incredulous.
"Why is it impossible?"
"Isn't he a character from mythology?"
"Isn't he alive and well right in front of you?" Lin Yuan said to Coulson with a smile.
"So, he's a god? But why is he so weak? Shouldn't a god be capable of destroying the world?" Coulson still looked unconvinced.
"Don't be surprised. Gods are essentially just more powerful beings. They also have birth, aging, sickness, and death. They can also get injured and bleed. It's just that compared to humans, they possess greater strength and longer lifespans. As for him, his situation is a bit unique. Under normal circumstances, he is very powerful, and your people wouldn't be able to stop him at all!" Lin Yuan explained.
"Then why has this Thor appeared on Earth?" Coulson inquired.
"That's a long story. But the gist of it is that his rich father felt his son was being disobedient, so he cut off his credit cards and sent him out into the world to learn some responsibility. If Barton had released that arrow just now, while I don't know if it could kill Thor, if he had died, I don't know if Earth could be saved, but you, S.H.I.E.L.D., would definitely be finished." Lin Yuan patted Coulson on the shoulder jokingly.
Coulson felt a sudden chill run down his spine.
Chapter 24 Honey, do you need rejuvenation?
"What do we do with him next?" Coulson asked.
"Just let it be. Someone will ask to take him out later, so just go with the flow." Lin Yuan had just finished speaking when he suddenly saw a figure appear in front of Tony in the interrogation room.
"Loki? Why is this Old Six here? Oh, yes, he's here to trick this big oaf." Lin Yuan looked at Coulson and noticed that he hadn't seen the extra person in the interrogation room at all.
Watching the interrogation room, Lin Yuan found it amusing to see Thor being surprised, shocked, and finally sad and devoid of fighting spirit. Is this guy's brain full of water? How can you be so easily fooled?
Lin Yuan shook his head, deciding not to intervene and let this big oaf suffer for a bit.
"Ugh~ He has suffered so much!! He just came to Earth and met a beautiful woman like Jane. She saved him, gave him clothes, food, and shelter. The most infuriating thing is that Jane actually became his girlfriend in the end. How can this be fair!" Lin Yuan was so angry (envious) when he thought of this. Why did he end up in the desert when he time-traveled? He was almost killed by the dog system, then bombed by a missile and kidnapped. Although his life was pretty good now, compared to Thor's experience, he almost wanted to cry.
When will I ever have a beautiful woman treat me like this! Lin Yuan the cat raised his head and sighed. Oh, I'm not an adult yet, that's okay!
After a while, agents came in and reported that someone had arrived to take Thor away.
Lin Yuan glanced over and saw another familiar bald man.
The bald man looked at the fat cat on Coulson's shoulder, also wondering why there was suddenly a fat cat there. He had never seen one before.
Coulson acknowledged the report and followed the agents out.
Lin Yuan looked at the person who had come and saw that it was indeed Professor Erik Selvig. He watched him explain to Thor in a particularly clumsy way the reason for breaking into the base.
Coulson seized the opportunity and handed Thor over to him.
After everyone left, Lin Yuan patted Coulson on the shoulder and said, "Coulson, I'm going home too. I haven't been back for a few days, and Tony has called me several times."
After a pause, he continued, "Just have someone keep an eye on that clueless guy. He's not a bad sort."
Coulson looked disgruntled. "What the heck is this old Corvo?"
Lin Yuan continued, "If you see four people in strange attire come to visit Thor, give me a call, and I'll come over to watch the fun."
"What's all the fuss about?" Coulson asked curiously.
"You'll know when the time comes," Lin Yuan said, jumped off Coulson's shoulder, and disappeared into the night.
When Lin Yuan returned to the beach villa, he found it was completely dark.
It seems Brother Tony must be asleep. Lin Yuan quietly opened the door and tiptoed to take off his shoes!
Suddenly, he felt a pinch in his ear and heard Pepper's voice.
"Well, you still remember to come back? You've been out all night for so many days. Don't you know we're all worried about you?"
Then, the lights in the villa flicked on, Pepper pulled Lin Yuan's ear and started scolding him, while Tony sat on the sofa with a serious expression.
"It hurts, it hurts, it hurts! I was wrong, Sister Pepper! I won't dare to do it again next time!" Lin Yuan quickly begged for mercy.
"Will there be a next time?" Pepper raised her eyebrows and tightened her grip on his ear.
"No, no, I don't dare anymore. I was wrong."
"Okay, Pepper, let him go," Tony interjected. "Lin, tell me, where have you been?"
Lin Yuan recounted everything about his encounter with Thor to Tony.
Tony listened and fell into deep thought. "Thor? Does God really exist? It turns out there are still so many things in the universe that I don't understand. It seems I have to speed things up, but it's a pity about my body... Alas~~"
After Lin Yuan finished speaking, he looked at Tony, who was lost in thought, and stopped talking. Pepper looked at the two silent figures and said, "Lin, you must be tired too. Go and get some rest first! We can talk about everything else tomorrow."
Tony snapped out of his thoughts upon hearing this. "Go and rest, Lin. You don't need to worry about these things. I'll handle anything that comes up."
Lin Yuan felt a warmth at his words and replied, "Okay, Tony!"
After saying that, he turned and walked towards his room. Halfway there, Lin Yuan suddenly remembered something and turned back with a smirk. "Sister Pepper, why are you still here so late? Could it be~~~Oh~~~~!"
Pepper's face flushed red at Lin Yuan's teasing. Just as she was about to say something, she heard Lin Yuan say, "Brother Tony, do you need a rejuvenation technique?"
Tony's eyes lit up with excitement, and he immediately exclaimed, "I need it! I need it so much!"
Lin Yuan gave Tony another dose of rejuvenation with a wicked grin, then quickly fled the scene.
Pepper asked Tony in confusion what "rejuvenation" was, and Tony whispered something in her ear with a sly smile.
Pepper immediately playfully slapped Tony on the arm, her face still flushed.
Lin Yuan returned to his room, thinking about the events of the past few days, and gradually drifted off to sleep.
The next morning, when Lin Yuan woke up, he found that no one was home.
"Jarvis, where are Tony and Pepper?"
"Sir, Ms. Potts has gone to work, and Mr. Stark is in the lab."
Lin Yuan went to the laboratory and watched Tony busily improving the Mark armor.
"Good morning, Brother Tony," Lin Yuan greeted with a smile.
"Well, good morning!" Tony replied, staring intently at the computer screen without turning his head.
"What are you doing? Optimizing the armor again?" Lin Yuan asked, a little curious.
"Yeah, didn't you mention Thor yesterday? I figured Thor uses electricity, so I'm making some improvements to the armor," Tony replied, still engrossed in his work.
Lin Yuan was dumbfounded. "I just mentioned Thor yesterday, and you're already taking countermeasures? Is this what it means to be a genius? I can't afford to offend him. I really can't afford to offend him. I'm getting out of here."
Lin Yuan stood up, ready to leave. "Brother Tony, I'm going out to play."
"Wait a minute, Lin." Tony suddenly seemed to remember something and called Lin Yuan back. "I'm going to Monaco to watch a car race in a while, and you can come with me."
"Monaco?" Lin Yuan muttered to himself, then turned to Tony and said, "Okay, call me when it's time!"
After saying that, he ran out of the lab.
Tony watched Lin Yuan's retreating figure, smiled, then lowered his head and continued working.
After leaving the house, Lin Yuan felt a little aimless.
He had just been back home a few days ago, so he didn't want to go again today.
"How about we go see what Thor is up to?"
Before leaving the base, Lin Yuan had given Thor the Elf Fire. The effect was still active, allowing Lin Yuan to sense Thor's location.
In just a few minutes, Lin Yuan was flying over New Mexico, and with a little focus, he pinpointed Thor's whereabouts.
As soon as he arrived, he found that Thor and Jane were living together and sharing a meal. Although there were no explicitly intimate actions, even a fool could sense the affection in their eyes.
Lin Yuan turned around and flew away. Damn it, I got a mouthful of dog food so early in the morning.
"If I ever come to check on this couple again, I'll become a permanent non-human!"
The lonely Lin Yuan returned sadly!
Chapter 25 Hello, little sister!
Lin Yuan, feeling the sting of all that figurative "dog food," decided that only literal delicious food could truly heal his wounded spirit!
For an entire week, Lin Yuan made daily trips back home, indulging in all the culinary delights a small southern town had to offer. He left early and returned late, finally conquering every single delicious dish in the area!
However, the grand ambition of eating at all the best places in his homeland was still a distant dream!
"Hello, Lao Ke, what's up?" One evening after dinner, Lin Yuan received a call from Coulson.
"Oh, you're here, right? I'll be there right away."
On the phone, Coulson explained that four individuals in ancient armor had appeared, looking for Thor. Remembering Lin Yuan's previous warning, he had contacted him immediately.
Hanging up, Lin Yuan sped off. Since the "Warriors Three of Asgard" and Lady Sif had come to find Thor, Loki would soon be sending the Destroyer armor to Earth.
Sure enough, when Lin Yuan arrived at the outskirts of the town where Thor was staying, he saw a large S.H.I.E.L.D. team. They were currently examining the pattern left on the ground by the Bifrost.
Suddenly, the sky above them churned violently. A massive cloud vortex materialized, accompanied by a howling wind that whipped through the area, making it impossible for the agents to even open their eyes.
As the gale subsided, the agents saw a colossal humanoid mecha emerge from the swirling clouds.
Something's wrong, Lin Yuan thought, quickening his pace.
Coulson, usually quite sharp, was acting incredibly foolish at this moment. He actually used a loudspeaker to demand the Destroyer's surrender.
The Destroyer seemed to comply, its headpiece opening. However, instead of a face, a raging inferno glowed from within the helmet.
Seeing this, Coulson immediately realized his mistake and yelled, "Run!" before sprinting away. The other agents scattered in all directions.
The Destroyer began to indiscriminately blast everything in its path. Coulson was fast, but the energy beam was even faster. Although it didn't hit him directly, it struck the car in front of him. The vehicle exploded violently, and the shockwave, mixed with flames and debris, rushed towards him.
Coulson felt the icy grip of death at that moment.
"This is it!"
He closed his eyes, bracing for the end.
Then, he was thrown backward by the shockwave. Strangely, he felt no pain. Next, he felt something grab him in mid-air before gently setting him down on the ground!
"Why are you still closing your eyes? Why aren't you running?" Lin Yuan said, sounding annoyed. If he hadn't been quick enough to give Coulson a full set of buffs and transform into a roc to catch him, Coulson would likely be seriously injured, if not dead!
"I told you, you're usually very smart. Why are you being so reckless today? This thing is huge and obviously dangerous, yet you got so close. Were you trying to get yourself killed?" Lin Yuan scolded Coulson, whose face flushed crimson.
"I thought it was Mr. Stark's new invention!" Coulson's voice was barely a whisper.
"Hurry up and run!" Seeing the fiery energy in the Destroyer's helmet begin to coalesce again, Lin Yuan urged Coulson to flee. After applying a full set of buffs to himself, he transformed into a panda and activated Charge!
Among his current skills, only Charge could interrupt channeled abilities.
Sure enough, the Destroyer was struck by the Charge, and the fiery energy in its helmet dissipated instantly.
Lin Yuan Panda used the momentum of the Charge to knock the Destroyer off balance.
But the Destroyer quickly righted itself, and Lin Yuan's impact hadn't caused any noticeable damage.
After the Destroyer fired a blast of energy at Lin Yuan, it turned and lumbered towards the town, seemingly unconcerned whether it had hit him or not. Its target was clearly Thor!
Seeing the Destroyer heading for the town, Lin Yuan immediately transformed back into human form and sent a tangle of Entangling Roots towards it.
Vines erupted from the ground beneath the Destroyer's feet and wrapped around its legs! Unfortunately, the vines, which were supposed to last for ten seconds, were ripped apart by the Destroyer in just three.
"Sure enough, Entangling Roots at my current level are still no match for magical constructs like the Destroyer. They're only good for bullying the likes of Iron Man!" Lin Yuan sighed.
"Coulson, get to the town and tell Thor and the others to come out! This thing is after him! We can't let the fight happen in the town!" Lin Yuan took out his cell phone and called Coulson.
Afterward, Lin Yuan transformed back into a panda and activated Challenge Roar. The Destroyer turned and stomped towards him, the fiery energy in its helmet rapidly intensifying!
"The taunt skill is still effective. No matter what you are, you've got to shoot at me!" Lin Yuan dodged the energy blast and unleashed Demoralizing Roar again.
The Destroyer's fighting spirit visibly waned after being hit by Demoralizing Roar. Both the speed of its energy buildup and its movement slowed down significantly.
It seems the decrease in fighting spirit also affects energy gathering and action speed! Lin Yuan mentally noted this side effect.
But soon, Lin Yuan felt the Destroyer's attack frequency increasing again. It seemed Loki, who was controlling the Destroyer, was growing impatient.
Loki was indeed growing anxious. Ever since this black and white creature that could transform into a human had appeared, he felt a very strange sensation. An uncontrollable urge to eliminate the black and white ball lingered in his mind. This feeling was unsettling, and he wanted to crush this annoying fly before dealing with his dear brother.
As the Destroyer's attacks became more frequent, Lin Yuan found it increasingly difficult to evade them. With his current defensive capabilities, he might not be able to fully withstand sustained attacks of this level. While he wouldn't die, it would be incredibly painful!
"Damn it, Thor and his gang, why are they so slow? If they don't show up soon, I'll be seeing sparks every time he meets Jane."
In the distance, the figures of the Warriors Three of Asgard were rapidly approaching. Thor wasn't among them. Being mortal now, he was likely following behind in a vehicle!
Seeing them appear, Lin Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. His attack power was too low, practically nonexistent. He couldn't inflict any damage on the Destroyer at all. He could only rely on his skills to draw its attacks!
This time when I get back, I'm going to ask Tony to make me a set of armor. Otherwise, it's too frustrating to just get beaten up! Lin Yuan Panda, lost in thought, jumped to avoid an energy blast, only to be struck head-on by another, sending him flying.
Lin Yuan felt a searing energy beam slam into his body. The powerful energy pierced the Wild Mark's shield defense and hit him directly. The intense heat burned his fur, turning the panda's black and white coat into charred black.
"That hurts like hell! Fortunately, my defense is high enough! Otherwise, I'd be vaporized by that!" Lin Yuan, tumbling through the air, quickly reverted to human form, cast Healing Touch and Rejuvenation on himself, and his injuries rapidly healed.
Sif followed the Warriors Three, running towards the Destroyer. From a distance, she saw the Destroyer attacking a black and white bear. The bear was very peculiar; she had never seen such a creature before, but it looked so endearing! And every time the Destroyer attacked, the black and white bear would twist its large rear end to dodge. Just watching it made her inexplicably want to hug it!
Then, she watched in horror as the black and white bear was struck directly by the Destroyer's fiery blast.
What a pity, she thought sadly. Such a cute animal, gone just like that!
However, what happened next left her utterly dumbfounded. The black and white bear that had been hit by the energy beam transformed into a very handsome young man in mid-air and flew straight towards her!
Instinctively, she reached out and caught the boy in a princess carry!
Lin Yuan looked up and found himself held in the arms of a beautiful woman.
He grinned and greeted her. "Hi, hello, young lady! My name is Lin Yuan! Nice to meet you."
Sif looked down at the boy she was holding, her mind blank. "My name is Sif. Nice to meet you too!"