Chapter 14: Otaku Life, Here I Come
"Ah! You want me to go live in the United States with Tony?" Lan Xingyu said, looking completely bewildered.
What on earth happened during the time I was away? How come I'm being sent away just as I've returned?
It's not that Lan Xingyu doesn't like Tony; on the contrary, he likes Tony very much.
That man who snapped his fingers with his life for the sake of the world and that line: "I love you three thousand," really earned plenty of Lan Xingyu's tears.
It is also because of this reason that he stayed in the cave with Tony and the others for two months. Besides not wanting to make major changes to this plot, he also wanted to witness Tony's transformation.
But having said that, I just got back and I have to leave already. What is this about?
"Hmm, this is the result after my careful consideration. Xingyu, you should be stronger than me now, right? Don't be in a hurry to deny it; I can feel it. Even if I used the Eye of Agamotto, I would not be your opponent. I have nothing left to teach you now. So, I want you to go live in the city. It can count as the 'Mortal World' practice you mentioned before. I would rather you have a perfect childhood instead of learning endless magic here at Kamar-Taj. I hope you can go and properly experience your life, to temper your Heart-Nature. Sometimes, a person only truly grows after they have experienced things. And these are things that Kamar-Taj cannot give you. Furthermore, your power is growing too fast, and this requires an even stronger inner heart to hold firm. And these can only be profound when you have experienced them yourself," the Ancient One said earnestly.
Lan Xingyu also knew his strength was growing too fast. In their eyes, it was indeed easy to become corrupted and turn into a slave to power.
After all, as things stand, if Lan Xingyu really wanted to do something, no one could stop him. But they didn't know that other than wanting to destroy Mephisto, Lan Xingyu had nothing he wanted to do—no desire to conquer the world, no desire to charge toward the Peak.
Isn't it great to just sit at home playing games and catching up on anime? Because I was poor in my previous life, I died without playing so many games. I was so depressed about that.
As for what to do if I have no money now, are you kidding? I, Lan Xingyu, a Prince of Asgard, would I be afraid of not having money?
Not to mention the monthly salary Asgard gives me, I even have the right to enter the Asgardian national treasury. Why would I fear being broke? Just taking one thing to Earth could sell for an astronomical price. Would I ever lack money? Is Lan Xingyu, the owner of the Mountain of Gold and Sea of Silver Villa, just a name without substance?
However, the Ancient One is right. I really do need to go live in the city...
The Wi-Fi at Kamar-Taj is too terrible; it's better in the city. Watching a video is laggy as hell! Thinking about how I can watch anime to my heart's content once I return to the city makes Lan Xingyu Happy. Hahahaha, my waifus! I'm coming back to see you! I'm going to play PUBG all night! I'm going to go crazy in Honor of Kings. Demacia is calling me!
Although he was very excited, he couldn't show it.
"Alright! Then I'll listen to Teacher. Tony, please take care of me from now on," Lan Xingyu said to Tony.
"No problem! Once we're out, I'll cover you. Hahaha," Tony also laughed happily.
"Hmm, then it's settled. Lan Xingyu, go back and pack up, then use the Teleportation Gate to leave directly!"
"No need to go back and pack. We still have to take a plane back, and carrying stuff is so troublesome. Once we get to the United States, I'll just have people get everything ready for you!" Tony said with a wave of his hand. He proved with his strength that if you have'superpower' (money power), you really can do whatever you want.
Lan Xingyu looked at the Ancient One and found that she didn't object, so Lan Xingyu happily accepted. Moreover, the things he used to make a fortune were all kept in the spatial pocket he made in Asgard. He wouldn't really need to use Tony's money later.
"Then Tony, let's go! Teacher, we're leaving. I'll come to see you again when I have time. Teleportation Gate, goodbye Teacher," Lan Xingyu opened the Teleportation Gate and waved goodbye to the Ancient One.
"Then we're off," Tony said, saying his goodbyes.
The two walked into the Teleportation Gate and returned to the desert.
Lan Xingyu closed his eyes to sense the surroundings and said happily: "Tony, we don't need to walk. A helicopter team will pass by in a moment, we just need to wait here."
"Wow! You really have a lot of abilities! I'm a little envious of you, little Harry Potter," Tony said with a hint of envy, and even gave Lan Xingyu a nickname.
Sure enough, after a while, two helicopters flew over their heads.
"Hey! Hahaha! We're over here!" Tony was now laughing like a child, waving his arms desperately.
The helicopter landed, and an officer rushed to the front. Lan Xingyu was very curious because this officer's actor was changed later. He really wanted to know what the real Colonel Rhodes looked like now, so he went forward with Tony to meet him.
When Lan Xingyu saw that this Black officer was relatively thin, he knew that he was the Rhodes from later on.
When Rhodes saw that Tony was okay, he went over and excitedly hugged Tony: "How's it going, buddy?"
Tony smiled bitterly and said nothing. Perhaps he was thinking of the soldiers who sacrificed themselves to protect him...
"Next time, ride in my car, okay?" Rhodes let go and then hugged Tony again, saying.
Seeing this scene, Lan Xingyu's mind immediately became active! Everyone says Captain and Bucky are true love, and Carter was just for reproduction. Does that mean here one could say: Tony and Rhodes are true love, and Pepper is just for reproduction?
Eww~ the image is too beautiful, I dare not think, I dare not think. At this moment, Rhodes also saw Lan Xingyu and asked curiously: "What's the situation with this child?"
"Oh, he was rescued by me. But he also helped a lot in us getting out. I plan to take him to the United States," Tony covered for Xingyu. After all, the Ancient One wanted Xingyu to live as an ordinary person, so Tony helped hide it a bit.
"Oh, what a cute child. I'm called Rhodes. What's your name?" Rhodes asked curiously.
"My name is Xingyu Lan. Hello, Uncle Rhodes!" Lan Xingyu said cutely. The passive skill of cuteness appeared again. Rhodes was instantly melted by the cuteness.
"Let's go, I'll take you away from this terrible place," Rhodes said after snapping out of it.
————— I am a dividing line —————
When Tony and the others got off the plane, they saw a white-collar beauty standing there, seemingly longing for something. And when Tony appeared, she forcibly hid that longing; only her slightly red-rimmed eyes proved she had just been crying.
However, this time Tony was much better than in the original work; he walked off the plane by himself. Seeing the stretcher being carried over, he said: "Are you kidding? Tell them to go away, I'm perfectly fine."
Seeing Tony return safely, Little Pepper Potts smiled. Seeing Pepper like this, Tony was a bit stunned. He said defensively: "Your eyes are red. Did you shed tears for your long-missing boss?"
"They are tears of joy. I hate looking for jobs."
Lan Xingyu was feeling very depressed now. I'm just a child, and as soon as I get off the plane, you feed me a mouthful of PDA. Are you doing this on purpose? No way, Tony, you wait. I'll remember this grudge!
"Well, the vacation is over!"
Afterwards, Tony, Pepper, and my cute Xingyu got into the car. Only then did Pepper notice the child following them into the car and asked curiously: "Who is this little friend?"
Lan Xingyu almost started to doubt if his passive skill had disappeared. It was the first time someone had noticed him so late. Fortunately, seeing Pepper Potts wanting to reach out but feeling embarrassed, Lan Xingyu felt relieved. Thank goodness, the passive skill is still there.
"You can call me Xingyu Lan. You must be Sister Potts, right? Tony talks about you to me every day."
"Oh! Hello, little friend. You are so cute." Pepper Potts looked at Tony with a meaningful glance, and happily greeted Xingyu.
Just when Tony was a bit embarrassed, his driver helped him out of the awkward situation: "Where are we going, sir?"
"To the hospital. Please, Happy," Pepper said.
"No."
"What do you mean 'no'? Tony, you must go to the hospital. You have to go see a doctor."
"I don't have to do anything. I was imprisoned for two months! I only want to do two things now. First, I want an American cheeseburger. And another thing..."
"Enough."
"I'm not talking about that thing you're thinking of. I want you to hold a press conference immediately."
"Hold a press conference?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"Happy, let's go, to the burger shop first."
"Make that one more burger; I want two burgers." At this time, Lan Xingyu also raised his hand, indicating that he was hungry too.
"Hmm, whatever you want. Happy, hurry up. We're all hungry."
————— I am still a dividing line —————
Arriving at the press conference, Tony and Obadiah entered the venue first. Lan Xingyu and Pepper Potts walked slowly behind.
Looking at Pepper, who was staring at Tony on the stage, Lan Xingyu said: "Does Sister Potts like Tony? The way you look at Tony is so focused!"
"Me? No, no! He is just my boss. Yes, that's it. Little Xingyu, don't go around saying that," Pepper Potts said, trying to cover it up.
"Is that so? Sister Potts, do you know? Sometimes if you don't say it out loud, the other person might never know your feelings." Tony, I've already set up the assist for you. Whether you can win her over soon depends on you.
Just when Pepper Potts was thinking about something, a voice rang out: "Miss Potts, hello."
This voice startled Pepper Potts. She turned her head and saw a man with a somewhat high hairline standing very gentlemanly beside her: "May I ask a few questions?"
"Sorry, I don't participate in Q&A. But the press conference is about to start."
"I'm not a reporter. I am Agent Coulson, affiliated with the Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division." After saying that, he handed over a certificate.
"That's quite a mouthful."
"We are trying to improve that."
"You know? The FBI, CIA, and DOD have already approached us!"...
Watching them finish their conversation, Lan Xingyu looked at this novice village chief in Marvel fanfiction. Honestly, Lan Xingyu still respected Coulson very much. He was a true hero! Even if unknown, even if suffering, even before death, he was thinking about what he could do for this world.
"Agent Uncle, are you really like in the movies, with more strange technology and a really cool car?" Lan Xingyu asked curiously to Coulson, who was standing on the side. Coulson only then noticed this child. Coulson didn't pay much attention and said with a smile: "That's right! We do. I have a great car! She is called Lola."
"Agent Uncle, you must be protecting something, right? Look, don't the first letters of your department's name spell out 'S.H.I.E.L.D.', a shield?" Lan Xingyu said seemingly innocently. In reality, if the name 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' wasn't named by us transmigrators, it would have no meaning, hahahaha. Lan Xingyu thought happily.
"S.H.I.E.L.D.? That's a great name. I will report it to my superiors. Thank you, smart little friend," Coulson said.
At this time, Tony also started, that press conference of his that shocked the United States.
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