Wong: We're getting fed, folks!

The meaning of "Ancient One" is quite clear.

The time left for Lin Xu was too short. He needed to steal some time to convert his divine power. The time loop was useless for Lin Xu, who had achieved a divine body but had not transcended time.

The best solution is to go to other universes.

The Ancient One could send Lin Xu to another universe, but the magic would leave a time stamp on Lin Xu. A few years would pass before he returned, meaning she wouldn't have stolen anything at all...

Then we'll have to resort to quantum mechanics when in doubt.

However, there is another problem: the Quantum Locator has a limited location time for temporary relay timelines, so it needs a complete Quantum Tunnel.

Finding Tony in this universe would also be possible, but the timeframe would be a bit tight. Luckily, Cyttorak helped him eliminate Knull's malice towards him, so he can return to the Endgame universe without worrying about being farmed as a super minion.

Just go straight to the Endgame universe and steal Tony's miniature Quantum Tunnel.

Lin Xu explained his idea, Ancient One immediately agreed.

After all, this is Kamar-Taj's consistent style.

Protecting reality is our responsibility; as for how to protect it and what might happen in the process, that's none of your business...

Enable clothing coverage and return to normal operation.

Lin Xu disappeared from the spot.

Outside a cabin in Starklin, New York, in 2023.

As soon as Lin Xu transmigrated, he heard Tony's voice.

"Are all Asgardians this narcissistic? One thinks he's the strongest Avengers, and the other insists I call him uncle. If it weren't for Morgan, I would have sent you back to the Fifth Order..." (See Chapter 45)

"Wow, our little Tony's really doing well! What's up? Keep going!"

The moment Tony saw Lin Xu, he knew something was wrong.

Fuck, I completely forgot he was coming back!

"Alright, stop packing. I'm taking these things with me as punishment for talking badly about me behind my back."

Hearing Lin Xu's words, Tony breathed a sigh of relief. Although the cost of this small Quantum Tunnel was very high, things that could be solved with money were not problems.

Looking at Lin Xu's noticeably longer hair, he asked, "Where did you go?"

I've gone to a world without you!

"Ah?"

Do you remember Sokovia?

"... Remember!"

Tony certainly remembered; he wouldn't have even considered signing that agreement if Sokovia hadn't caused such great damage.

"In one timeline, Ultron won."

"Watt?"

"It killed Thanos, got the other five Infinity Stones, and then wiped out the entire universe." Lin Xu didn't mention that Natasha was still alive; it was all pretty much the same anyway.

"Shit, Watt Ayutok Abaot?"

"That's the truth. On the timeline that coexists with that timeline, someone foresaw the future and caused your premature death. That's the timeline I went to."

Tony was no longer listening to what Lin Xu was saying; his mind was filled with the phrase "Ultron wiped out the whole world." As a married man with children, he couldn't bear this news.

It wasn't until Lin Xu started groping him that he came to his senses, quickly took two steps back, and covered his chest with his hands.

"Shit, what are you doing?"

"I'm not interested in you at all. Where's the user manual?"

What the heck?

"This is it, the manual for operating Quantum Tunnel."

"No... I made this myself, why would I need a manual?" Tony thought to himself, "Are you kidding me, doubting my memory and intelligence?"

"Okay, I'll go find another you."

"Didn't you say that in the universe you went to, someone made me die prematurely?"

"One Tony died, but there are always thousands more Tony out there. We'll find the right one eventually. Goodbye!"

Lin Xu didn't waste any more words. Using the shrinking disk he found on Tony, he shrunk the Quantum Tunnel and prepared to go home immediately. After all, there was no Quantum Tunnel in his hometown, and if he delayed too long, the one-way positioning would disappear.

He didn't want to bother Cyttorak with such a trivial matter.

After a long while, Tony finally came to his senses and spat in the direction where Lin Xu had disappeared.

"Shit, you told me this just to make me feel guilty. All I said was a couple of bad things! Fuck!!"

This universe, Kamar-Taj.

Lin Xu returned, but this time he had a miniature Quantum Tunnel in his possession.

Ancient One smiled slightly, "Well, now that you have it, go and prepare it. I won't keep you for dinner."

"Eat? What are we eating... Holy crap, Lin Xu!!"

Before Lin Xu could speak, Wang appeared out of nowhere, ran over in a few steps, and grabbed Lin Xu's hand.

"You're finally back!!"

Ancient One gave her a helpless look and turned to leave.

Lin Xu, seeing the somewhat intense look in Lao Wang's eyes, gave an awkward smile, "Ahem, the ring, right? I'll exchange it back right away."

What ring?

"Oh, weren't you going to talk about the ring?"

"You promised me you'd treat me to... cough cough, to give your restaurant feedback, have you forgotten?"

"..."

"Holy crap, you haven't really forgotten, have you?"

"Cough cough, how could that be? I've always remembered that, brother. I was busy a while ago, you know."

To be honest, Lin Xu had completely forgotten. He had only mentioned it casually when he wanted to change the ring, never expecting that Lao Wang would remember it for so long.

So he politely asked, "How are things now?"

Wang: "Okay, wait a moment, I'll find someone to cover the shift."

Lin Xu:...

Two hours later, in Lower Manhattan's Chinatown, also known as ZG City, nearly 160,000 Chinese people live, making it the largest Chinese community in the Western Hemisphere.

Lin Xu's two newly opened Chinese restaurants are both located here, while his Western restaurant is in Midtown, right next to Central Park.

As for why he came to a Chinese restaurant, it's because Wang hadn't eaten much Chinese food. Prices in Hong Kong are too high, so he usually eats staff meals at Kamar-Taj and occasionally goes to Kathmandu for a treat.

"Hey, Nine Sun Restaurant, I can tell it's your place."

Lin Xu rolled his eyes. He had come up with the name on a whim, but he hadn't been here much since, so he was too lazy to change it.

"Hey you, Xiao Wang."

Lao Wang:???

It's just a meal, why is it considered a demotion? Just as he was considering whether to agree.

A middle-aged man in his thirties ran over from not far away, with a name tag pinned to his left chest.

Store Manager: Wang Haotian

"Boss, what brings you here?"

"The business is doing well."

"It's all thanks to the boss's good judgment!"

"Stop flattering me. Arrange a table of our signature dishes. Oh, and this is Lao Wang, give him a Level 1 card."

"Boss, are you sure it's level one?"

"That's right, Tony Stark's standard is the same as his: lifetime free."

"Understood!" Wang Haotian looked at Lao Wang with a slightly surprised expression. Who was this guy?

Lao Wang: Holy crap, what did I just hear? Lifetime free? I can be Xiao Wang's too!