The Ancient One Pays a Visit
Ancient One!!
Xia Yu knew that after tampering with the Infinity Stones, the Ancient One would inevitably come knocking on his door sooner or later. He didn't expect that the Ancient One would come so soon after he returned, but the timing was just too unpleasant.
"It seems I've arrived at the wrong time. I should have come twenty minutes later." The Ancient One wore a calm smile, but strode in without any hesitation.
"Who do you think you are? You should be two hours late. How should I address you, Sister Ancient One?" Xia Yu said, shrugging his shoulders.
"Xia, is she your friend?" Natasha asked curiously.
"This is my first time meeting her too, but Odin introduced me to this Ancient One. She's the leader of the sorcerers on Earth, protecting it from any invasion by extradimensional beings," Xia Yu explained to Natasha.
"It seems Odin has told you quite a bit about me, but you should call me Auntie, since you call Odin Uncle, right?" Ancient One switched to speaking to Xia Yu in Huaxia language, after all, Ancient One is also Huaxia.
"Whatever, Aunt Ancient One. Anyway, given your age, it would be a good deal for me to call you 'ancestor.' Tell me what you want to see me about. I'm sure you know I have important things to do right now." Xia Yu emphasized the word "important." Natasha, who was standing to the side, rolled her eyes. She also understood Huaxia language.
Ancient One's face darkened slightly. After all, she was a woman, and being criticized about her age certainly didn't sit well with her.
"I'm a guest, don't you even know the etiquette of our Huaxia? If you can't make me a cup of tea, at least find a place to sit down and chat." Both the Huaxia language and Xia Yu's attitude actually made Ancient One feel a little more at ease.
"I came in a hurry and didn't bring any tea or teaware. How about you have a Coca-Cola?" Xia Yu pointed to the outside of the bedroom, where there was a small bar with complimentary drinks provided by the hotel.
"I've prepared everything, please come and sit down." After saying this, Ancient One took the initiative and walked outside. Xia Yu's place was a suite, with a living room outside the bedroom.
"This is the room I booked!" Xia Yu said through gritted teeth.
The Ancient One's spatial magic was already highly refined; before anyone knew it, she had set up an antique-style tea set on the coffee table in the living room, and the water was already boiled.
Ancient One turned over and found a tea canister in her hand. She took some tea leaves out and put them into the teapot.
Xia Yu's eyes lit up. He remembered when Thor met Doctor Strange in Thor: Ragnarok. Apart from opening a huge portal, Doctor Strange could move around and take things without leaving any trace, making it even more convenient than his own Space Ring.
Ancient One seemed to sense what Xia Yu was thinking, and while brewing tea, she said, "You possess the power of the Space Source, so doing this isn't difficult. Just try it a few more times and you'll get it."
Xia Yu nodded. The system had also mentioned that he still had many abilities to develop.
Both the Ancient One and Odin are ancient monsters with many valuable items. The tea leaves that the Ancient One brewed this time were definitely from the original Da Hong Pao Mother Tree. Xia Yu had no idea how she obtained them.
After taking a sip, Xia Yu gave Ancient One a thumbs up, then naturally picked up the tea canister and put it into his Space Ring.
"I've already called you Auntie, so consider this a small gift from you to my younger sister."
Ancient One didn't mind Xia Yu taking the tea leaves, but looked at the ring on Xia Yu's hand and said, "It's a very nice item. The space is too small. You don't seem to be very good at using your abilities. You can expand it. Try to feel it for yourself."
"I'll study it carefully. If I don't understand something, I'll come to you without hesitation. Tell me why you came to see me this time, Auntie Gu." Xia Yu got straight to the point. He was on vacation and really didn't want to talk about serious matters.
The Ancient One didn't speak, but glanced at Natasha.
"It's alright, this is my wife, there's nothing to hide from her. Natasha, quickly call her Auntie." Xia Yu's words made Natasha beam with joy, and she sweetly called Ancient One" Auntie," acting nothing like a secret agent, but just like a little wife.
Ancient One nodded in agreement to Natasha's address, "Infinity Stones. From the origin of the universe to the present, many people have obtained Infinity Stones, some for their own use, and some for crafting equipment. But I have never seen one that can absorb energy and modify one's own soul Source. This is the Source of a universe."
Ancient One looked at Xia Yu with burning eyes. "Most importantly, in the future I originally saw, you weren't there? And after you appeared, everything in the future is filled with uncertainty. You are a variable. Xia Yu, who are you, or rather, where do you come from?"
Unlike Odin only cared that Asgard could benefit from Xia Yu, and didn't care where Xia Yu came from. Although Odin didn't see the future as clearly as the Ancient One, as a god born with a divine understanding, he had a better grasp of so-called destiny.
He not only clearly understands his own position, but also clearly understands what role he plays in this universe.
As Ancient One, Gu Yi spent her entire life exploring the secrets of magic and time, and guarding the Earth for so many years. She believed even more in the power she could control.
Just as she forcibly used Dark Magic to prolong her life until Doctor Strange appeared as her successor, she had to ensure certain things for the future, such as the safety of Earth.
"The future is inherently full of uncertainties, isn't it?" Xia Yu countered.
"It's different, you're different. There are indeed many crossroads in the future, but at least the car is still on the road. Your arrival makes it possible for the car to take to the sky. Xia Yu, I have protected the Earth for many, many years. I don't want even the slightest mistake to happen. Do you understand?"
Ancient One stared at Xia Yu and said.
"I hate what you're saying, Auntie Gu. You sound like one of those politicians, always thinking they can only feel secure when they have everything under their control. But the Earth doesn't belong to you, nor to any of those national governments. We are also protecting the Earth. No one can control everything, and you don't represent the entire planet."
Xia Yu really hated this kind of behavior, insisting on controlling everything, thinking he was a savior and only he could save everything.
"Kid, I've protected this planet for thousands of years, and I have to ensure that everything is within safe limits." The Ancient One was still speaking from her own perspective.
"I've said it before, we're also protecting this planet. You need to guarantee that everything is within safe limits, and I need that guarantee too. Can you show me all the secrets you have?" Xia Yu didn't back down.
"Do you know what kind of demons I'm facing?" Ancient One asked anxiously.
"If you're referring to Dormammu from the Dark Dimension, then I think I know what he's like. Relax, Auntie, we're not enemies." Xia Yu's words were astounding.
"You do know more than I imagined, and you're far more amazing than I thought. I need to seriously consider how to deal with you." The Ancient One was genuinely surprised. He even knew about Dormammu, so what else did he know? The Time Stone?
"Then you should think it over carefully, Auntie! I hope you'll consider my vacation time." Xia Yu had already stood up, as if to see her out.
"I will come back to find you." Ancient One opened a portal to leave. Xia Yu had shocked her quite a bit. She needed to go back and use the Eye of Agamotto, the Time Stone, to properly predict the future before deciding how to deal with Xia Yu.
"Don't forget to prepare a gift for your niece-in-law. She's already calling you 'Auntie.' You can't forget Huaxia etiquette, Auntie!" Xia Yu's shameless words made Ancient One stumble.
This guy, he was already planning to ask for a gift when he made Natasha call him "Auntie," wasn't he?