“It’s not impossible! The Lin family has always been full of talent. Why don’t you go and check? If Jerome Lin is your cousin, you’ve made it big! And so have I!”
The blond-haired boy slapped Lin Liet on the back, his eyes filled with dreams:
We could even score some Kamen Rider armor!
“Keep dreaming!”
Lin Liet rolled his eyes at Blondie, speaking dismissively.
“Heh, I just admire Mr. Jerome Lin, you know? He’s only a few years older than us and already so impressive.
At our age, he had already earned his first Ph.D.—it’s depressing how some people can make you feel!”
Blondie reflected thoughtfully.
Lin Liet and Blondie were strikingly handsome, over six feet tall, and with well-built physiques, hinting at extraordinary family backgrounds.
“Enough, Acheng, stop being jealous. Your grades barely get you into a top-tier university, let alone an Ivy League Ph.D. program.”
Lin Liet shook his head and said:
“Better think about how to sprint through your senior year, or I’ll end up at Tsinghua University, and you’ll be stuck in a lesser Beijing university.”
“What’s the big deal? My dad said once I get to Beijing, he’ll open our family restaurant there.”
Jiang Feicheng patted his chest and said:
“I’ve got your meals covered for all four college years!”
“Forget it, and I’m going to Beijing mainly to be closer to my dad and brother.”
Lin Liet’s eyes held a longing for the future.
His mother had passed away early, leaving only his father and brother as his close kin.
Both his father and brother were archaeologists on long-term missions in the north.
Lin Liet wanted to be closer to them to visit more easily.
“Don’t worry, Lin Liet, you’ll make it into Tsinghua. Uncle and Yong-ge will be proud of you!”
Jiang Feicheng knew about Lin Liet’s family situation. Lin Liet needed more money but craved affection.
“Seriously, I still think Jerome Lin could be your cousin! Why not go and check?”
“Get lost!”
The two bantered and cursed playfully as they rode their bicycles swiftly down the street toward school.
Just then, Lin Liet’s Jerome Intelligence smartphone rang.
“Dad, why are you calling?
What, Jerome Lin might be my brother? You want me to go to New York to confirm our relationship?”
Lin Liet’s eyes widened as he and Jiang Feicheng exchanged shocked looks.
…
【You have successfully influenced Sword God Lin Liet, earning one hundred special influence points!】
【You have successfully influenced Divine Farmer Whiplash Jiang Feicheng, earning one hundred special influence points!】
“??”
At Jerome Intelligence Building in New York.
Jerome Lin looked bewildered at the two sudden system prompts.
“Lin Liet, Jiang Feicheng…characters from ‘Three Emperors Battle Warriors’?”
Jerome Lin recalled some information about Lin Liet and Acheng.
These were characters from the Marvel and Zhu Factory co-produced Chinese superhero comic “Three Emperors Battle Warriors,” among others like “Cyclone.”
But what did these two have to do with him, and why did he influence them?
Could they be his hardcore fans?
Jerome Lin didn’t dwell on it but looked forward to his watch with a pleasant smile:
“It’s about time. How far has Tony Stark’s transformation come?”
……
In the Middle East!
Endless deserts and barren plateaus.
At high noon.
The sun scorches everything to the brink.
Even terrorists can only lie in the shade for a siesta, while those on duty simply stare listlessly into space.
Clank, clank!
While most terrorists rest, three people inside a cave are bustling with enthusiasm.
Each of them employs every skill they have, crafting pieces of armor.
“Phew! It’s done!”
With the final piece of metal shaped, the three halt their work.
They look at each other, excitement written all over their faces.
With their flawless teamwork, all parts of a suit of armor have been crafted in just a week!
“Just load the data, and it’ll be finished!”
Dr. Yinsen’s eyes twinkle with a smile.
Having been captured by terrorists, he thought he’d be trapped here for life, but now he sees a chance to escape.
“Tony Stark’s reputation is indeed well-deserved!”
Ho Yinsu also praises Tony sincerely.
In such a crude environment, using scrap metal and without professional tools, they’ve created armor—a feat few in the world could achieve!
“Don’t say that; this armor was completed by all three of us!”
Shedding his usual arrogance, Tony thanks Dr. Yinsen and Ho Yinsu for their help.
Dr. Yinsen and Ho Yinsu have shown exceptional scientific skill in creating the Mark armor.
Their expertise significantly accelerated its creation!
Tony planned to finish in about twenty days, but it’s done in just a week!
“But can it defeat those guys and break us out?”
Ho Yinsu looks skeptically at the armor in front of him:
“It has no weapons! And it looks very cumbersome.”
“Don’t worry! Although crudely made, it’s still capable of dealing with a disorganized mob!”
Tony is full of confidence.
This is Tony Stark’s talent!
“Then, tomorrow noon is our day of attack!”
Ho Yinsu’s eyes flash with determination:
“We’re going to make these guys pay! Catch them completely off guard!”
“Right, noon is indeed the best time.”
Tony nods and then smiles:
“But for now, it’s our time to relax. We can rest well tonight!”
“Absolutely!”
The three carefully hide the assembled parts of the Mark armor.
Then they have a hearty dinner.
Sated and relaxed, they sit together, chatting tensely yet comfortably.
“Dr. Yinsen, how did you get captured by the Ten Rings?”
Tony asks Dr. Yinsen.
“Don’t remind me. This is my homeland, and I was captured trying to save some people,”
Dr. Yinsen shakes his head, deeply moved.
“And what about you, Mr. Ho Yinsu?”
Tony mimics a Japanese accent while asking Ho Yinsu.
“Me? I founded a biotech company that did well until we hit a bottleneck.
I heard a legend about a remarkable creature and led a team here to trace it.
Unfortunately, the Ten Rings found us and my employees…”
Ho Yinsu’s face darkens.
“A remarkable creature, what kind of creature is it?”
Tony’s interest is piqued.
Suddenly, Ho Yinsu lowers his voice and leans in, asking in a grave tone:
“Have you ever heard of the legend of the immortal beings?”
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