Chapter 1 I Can Pick Up Attributes
Stark Industries.
What? You want to resign!
The head of Stark Industries' weapons in development department stared disbelief at the young man before him. Countless people were desperate to get into Stark Industries, no matter which department they were in.
But now, this young man in front of me actually wants to resign?
"Li Wei, you need to think this through. Stark Industries is the world's number one arms company. How many new people want to join them every year? Your resume is good, and you've made outstanding contributions to the company during your tenure. You'll soon be a full-time emplundeKamartaj
tenure. You'll soon be a full-time employee, and earning a million a year is not a dream!"
Li Wei smiled politely at the person in charge who was trying so hard to keep him, and resolutely handed over his resignation letter.
The department head sighed, "Li Wei, you are an outstanding young man, and Stark Industries will always welcome you."
Soon, Li Wei completed his resignation procedures. As a partner arms company of the U.S. military, he still needed to wait for a one-month review period before he could completely sever ties with Stark Industries.
Levi looked back at the Stark Industries building. It would be a lie to say he wasn't disappointed. His outstanding performance during his internship was enough to earn him a high salary and benefits after becoming a full-time employee, enough to make him a millionairstrength.
If his memories hadn't fully awakened, Li Wei would never have been able to make such a ruthless decision.
This is Marvel. He is a Chinese-American orphan who suddenly appeared in New York when he was very young and was adopted by a local orphanage.
However, perhaps due to his exceptional talent, he was sensible and hardworking from a young age. His hard work combined with his talent allowed him to graduate with honors from MIT and join Stark Industries.
Doesn't that sound wonderful, if it weren't for the awakening of another memory?
That's right, he was a time traveler. Perhaps due to a minor problem during the journey, he returned to his childhood, temporarily losing his memories. Until a year ago, his memories began to surface intermittently, and finally, a month ago, they were completely restored. He also awakened a cheat system inherent to time9:54 AM
travelers-a system that allows him to collect dropped items from others to enhance his own attributes.
Thus, a newly hired intern, by continuously enhancing his abilities through his pick-up attribute, developed many technologies useful to Stark Industries.
Back home, Li Wei turned on the tap and splashed cool water on his face to calm himself down.
"System, open the panel."
Accompanied by Li Wei's clear voice, a semi-transparent interface appeared in front of Li Wei.
Host: Li Wei.
Strength LV2: 171/1000 (Superhuman strength).
Physical Fitness LV2: (Exceeds the physical fitness of ordinary people).
Intelligence LV3: 2780/10000 (Genius, often displays brilliant ideas that are ahead of their time, and can advance their industry to a small extent).
Spirit: LV2: 891/1000 (A spirit beyond that of ordinary people).
In addition to these basic attributes, there are skills such as cooking and playing the guitar. More advanced skills include electromagnetic missile development, applications, and artificial intelligence.
Li Wei looked at these attributes with some regret. There's a saying in Marvel: the rich rely on technology, the poor rely on mutation. Undoubtedly, as an orphan in the Marvel world, Li Wei could be classified as a member of the poor class.
Although Li Wei could have become a millionaire through his own efforts.
But is a million dollars a lot? In Iron Man 3, Tony Stark set off fireworks worth at least tens or hundreds of billions of dollars!
Furthermore, because Levi worked for Stark Industries, the patents weren't his own, making it impossible for him to bypass Stark Industries. Having memories of his past life, Levi knew perfectly well that the Battle of New York in Avengers was merely a small-scale event.
In Avengers: Infinity War, Thanos snapped his fingers...
Li Wei would never entrust his fate to that ridiculous fifty percent!
Therefore, Levi resolutely resigned from Stark Industries, determined to find a way to become stronger. The technological route was impossible, he lacked financial resources, and mutations presented too many uncontrollable factors; the only viable option was the magical route, which would barely allow him to make a living.
Therefore, Li Wei decided to spend all his savings to go to Kamar-Taj!
The movie plot hasn't started yet; Doctor Strange is still the surgeon, and Kaecilius the villain from the comicemplundeKamataj
listening to the teachings of the Ancient One.
First of all, as the Ancient One, Thanos wouldn't have dared to set foot on Earth while she was alive. Otherwise, there wouldn't have been the Avengers.
The Ancient One has existed for hundreds of years, and Thor has lived for thousands of years, let alone Thanos, the overlord of the universe. Just think, a few hundred years ago, Thanos was just an inexperienced young Titan who had a minor grudge against the Ancient One and was beaten up by her magic.
Thanos also realized his mistake, so he never came to Earth.
Centuries have passed! He has never come here once! He exists in the universe, silently maintaining balance. Don't believe me? Look at Thanos at the beginning of Avengers: Infinity War; how cute he was at first, even making a heart shape with his hands.
This fully demonstrates that mspecif
beauty within people!
Magic is wonderful, it's amazing!
Time flies.
After a month of research and preparation, Stark's official documents finally arrived, ending his travel restrictions and investigation.
Li Wei traveled from New York, taking planes and several transfers, before finally arriving at his destination.
Kathmandu.
This place is filled with Buddhist-style architecture, and almost every household has a monk or nun. Buddhist culture permeates every corner, and practitioners can be seen everywhere. Of course, there are also many tourists from all over the world, most of whom are seeking enlightenment and spiritual purification.
If Li Wei hadn't seen the movie aAvenger
specifics.
Kathmandu isn't very big, but it's still a city. And its tourism industry is quite developed; without proper channels, it's extremely difficult to discover the hidden magical world within.
However, there is nothing in this world that money can't solve.
Although Levi was an orphan, he still earned millions of dollars by selling the technology patents he had previously obtained at Stark Industries.
Unlike Stephen Strange in the original story, Levi didn't go around asking people for advice.
Li Wei found a security company that specialized in protecting tourists, hired several bodyguards, and then used the security company's connections to find out about the local underworld.
Although there was a minor hiccup-being double-crossed by the security company's bodyguards-Stark Industrispecific
about the local undeKamar-Ta
Although there was a minor hiccup-being double-crossed by the security company's bodyguards-Stark Industries, as an arms manufacturer, certainly didn't employ useless security personnel.
Li Wei gained a lot of attribute points during this period, giving him superhuman strength.
Under the threat of fists and the lure of money, Li Wei successfully obtained the location in Kathmandu where strange phenomena had occurred.
PS: New author, new book, please support! The next chapter will officially take place in Kamar-Taj.
from this chapter.
Chapter Two: The Magic Sanctuary
Li Wei left the messy room and took a deep breath of the fresh air outside.
The glamorous exterior cannot hide the filth inside Kathmandu; even with vigorous development of tourism, it remains a stagnant, lifeless place.
The fact that even legally qualified security companies in Kathmandu can collude with local thugs and gangs shows that the city is far from being as glamorous as it appears.
Soon, Li Wei arrived at his temporary lodgings: a reputable hotel in Kathmandu with five-star online reviews.
Seeing the dilapidated hotel in front of him, Li Wei felt helpless.
"Damn it, has the business of those five-star rated stores on Taobao expanded here? This thing can get five-star ratings too!"
The walls were covered in graffiti and scribbled by thugs, and the rusty iron fence was strewn with chewing gum and all sorts of other odds and ends. Through the fence, Levi could also see the trash scattered around the hotel.
If nothing unexpected happens, they were probably abandoned by nearby residents or tenants.
Um.
The only bright spot is probably the few relatively intact murals remaining on the walls, likely spray-painted by some artistically talented hoodlum; the nude women are depicted quite vividly...
"Holy crap, I can check out!"
Li Wei shook his head; checking out was out of the question. He arrived in Kathmandu at noon, spent the afternoon being led around aimlessly by security personnel, and by the time he arrived here, it was already evening.
If you don't want to experience Kathmandu's nightlife, Li Wei might as well just stay here for one night.
Li Wei went inside and knocked on the wooden table behind the counter.
"Is anyone there? I placed an order online."
As Li Wei finished speaking, a series of clattering sounds came from the small cubicle behind the counter. A bald, greasy middle-aged man with a large belly walked out, his face full of forced smiles.
"You're the customer who booked online, right, Mr. Li Wei? It's an honor to meet you. We also offer special services; for just $100, you can have a wonderful night. If you have any special needs, you might also consider me."
"If you add another hundred dollars..."
Li Wei quickly waved his hand, "Sorry, I don't have that plan at the moment!"
Upon hearing Li Wei's straightforward
refusal, the shopkeeper's smile vanished. His tone turned cold, and he casually handed Li Wei a key with a round plastic tag bearing the house number.
As Li Wei walked towards the stairs with the keys, the boss suddenly spoke.
"Wi-Fi password, ten dollars!"
Li Wei paused, then replied without turning his head.
"Fuck!"
This guy is seriously obsessed with money! He's charging for a WiFi password? Screw you!
Li Wei stomped heavily on the stairs, openly venting his dissatisfaction. Following the door number on the round plaque, Li Wei found his room and opened the door.
Although the room was a bit dilapidated, it was at least clean; otherwise, Li Wei would have definitely given the owner a good beating.
Li Wei unzipped his backpack and took out his laptop. His fingers flew across the keyboard. No Wi-Fi password? He'd just do it himself!
You want ten dollars, huh? Tear it! Did you hear me? Tear it!
Soon, Li Wei, with his superhuman computer skills at level 2, cracked the WiFi password of the run-down hotel.
Zuozheqidahuohao.
Li Wei downloaded a map of Kathmandu from the internet and entered the locations of the mysterious events he had noted down.
With a clear keystroke, Li Wei pressed the Enter key.
Numerous red dots have appeared on the map of Kathmandu, marking locations of mysterious events. While most of these are merely rumors, as the saying goes, "flies don't land on eggs without cracks."
If there are rumors, there must be a
source.
Soon, based on the densely marked areas with red dots, Li Wei identified several suspicious locations.
Levi saved the map. Kathmandu, as the entrance to Kamar-Taj, recruited magic apprentices every year. Much of the information Levi gathered indicated the apprentices' lack of magical proficiency.
Since they are apprentices, they cannot stray too far from the magical holy land of Kamar-Taj. This provides an opportunity for those with ambition, and is likely a way for the magical world to recruit fresh talent.
After all, in the Doctor Strange movies, many apprentices who study magic don't have enough energy to delve deeper into magic, so they choose to give up using magical powers and instead maintain the normal functioning of their bodies, returning to the world of ordinary people.
The protagonist of the movie, the future Sorcerer Supreme Steve Strange,
future Sorcerer Supreme Steve Strange, entered Kamar-Taj based on these clues.
After a good night's sleep, Li Wei's extraordinary mental state allowed him to suppress his excitement about learning magic.
Li Wei's long-established biological clock woke him up on time. After washing up briefly, he took out his tablet and used the map to find the places he had marked.
The first location.
A popular temple, said to house a centenarian who moves with the brisk pace of a young person. Combined with his profound understanding of Buddhist scriptures, this has become one of Kathmandu's most interesting tourist attractions.
After paying a considerable sum of money, Li Wei successfully made contact with the old man. In the secret room, Li Wei learned that the old man had studied magic10:49 AM
under a disciple of the Ancient One when he was young.
When Li Wei heard that he wanted to learn magic, the old man simply shook his head and told him things like magic is part of the natural order, and the ultimate goal is still inner peace. He also said that money is just an external thing and should be donated instead, and that he should follow him to eat vegetarian food, chant Buddhist scriptures, and have an ancient lamp for company.
But the more Li Wei listened, the more he felt that Li Wei was probably kicked out of Kamar-Taj. The core message of all his words was still about US dollars; he was practically robbing Li Wei outright.
Knowing the old man was obsessed with money, Li Wei had no patience to listen to his rambling. He turned and left, secretly entering the old man's house before leaving, knocking down more than a dozen strong men, and quietly taking away the old man's savings accumulated over many years of swindling.
"If I didn't want to learn magic, maybe becoming an agent at S.H.I.E.L.D. wouldn't be bad. With my skills, infiltrating various places would be a piece of cake!"
With these thoughts in mind, Li Wei hurried to the next location.
The second location was a dead end, where people had been seen disappearing after entering. Li Wei stretched his limbs there. Physics persuaded several thugs who were plotting a robbery, teaching them the virtues of Falun Dafa.
The third location...
The fourth location...
Finally, when Li Wei found the sixth location, a strange sense of familiarity washed over him.
Levi quickly recalled that this was the place where Steve Strange was thrown out in the Doctor Strange movie.
In his past life, Li Wei had watched this scene repeatedly because it was quite
scene repeatedly because it was quite interesting. He had memorized it, and now, comparing it to the movie footage from his past life, even with slight differences, Li Wei knew he had found it!
The Magic Temple.
Kamar-Taj!
"Cough cough."
Li Wei cleared his throat and knocked on the door.
"Hello, is anyone there?"
Knock knock.
"I wish to learn magic, and I hope the master will open the door to it."
Knock knock.
Is anyone there?
After a long while, just as Li Wei was getting impatient and preparing to think of another way to physically open the door,
The door was opened.
A Black man stood in the doorway, his face full of displeasure.
"My name is Carmodo. You want to learn magic, right?"
Mordo introduced himself with displeasure, then stepped aside to let Li Wei in. As Li Wei passed by him, Mordo suddenly spoke.
"Also, next time you don't need to knock, there's a doorbell!"
"?"
Seeing Li Wei's puzzled expression, Mordo pointed with his finger.
Li Wei glanced at it, then looked at Mordo with a blank expression again.
Mordo took a deep breath and silently said to himself, "It's okay, I'm not angry... Those who study magic are people who
cannot be accepted by the normal world."
Suddenly, Mordo's eyes widened.
Who is it!
They actually dared to remove the doorbell from the earthly entrance to the magical sanctuary... Kamar-Taj!
There it was, the doorway.
Two red electrical wires were exposed, the copper wires had been pulled out, leaving the interior empty, just like Karl Mordo's heart at that moment.
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