The Quantum Plan Begins

In the same conference room at the Time Variance Authority, Thanos, Loki, and the man in black who had appeared at the Avengers Compound sat separately, discussing something.

"Thanos did a great job. Xia Yu personally opened a rift in a parallel universe, which means we can do a lot more things now. I never imagined that a small Chinatown would cause Xia Yu to lose control."

The man in black chuckled dryly and said that Xia Yu's reversal of time seemed to be of great benefit to them.

"I don't care about any of that. I only care about whether I can achieve my ultimate goal. You said that I achieved my goal within the original trajectory of fate. I don't care whether you can pull the so-called trajectory of fate back to a normal level. I just want to achieve everything I want to do."

Thanos came to this place after making a deal with the Time and Time Variance Authority. Unlike Loki, he didn't care about any benefits, or even his own life or death. His obsession was to collect the Six Infinity Stones, eliminate half of all life, and restore balance to the universe.

However, it's clear that the Black-Clad Man only told Thanos what happened in Thanos Avengers: Infinity War, and didn't seem to tell him what happened afterward.

Loki didn't speak to either of them; his eyes were fixed on a virtual screen on the table, which was displaying everything that was happening on Congress Hill.

Seeing that everyone had chosen to stand with Xia Yu without hesitation, Loki smiled wickedly and said to the Black-Clad Man.

"You went to the Avengers in person, but things didn't go as you hoped. Instead, they became more united. Xia Yu killed someone, and Captain America still supports him. What exactly did you say to them?"

Loki's words were somewhat sarcastic.

The Black-Clad Man remained unmoved and spoke to Loki with a blank expression.

"Just do what you're supposed to do. We have our reasons for every step we take. You'd better not mess things up this time, or I'll put you into the rightful place in the world and let you die the way you always were."

As she said this, she turned and glanced at Thanos.

It's clear that the people at the Time Variance Authority know some things that will happen in the future.

After being reprimanded by the Black-Clad Man, Loki wisely shut his mouth. He wasn't stupid; he was now under someone else's roof.

But a hint of cunning lurked in his eyes.

Clearly, he had his own plans.

In AC City, Xia Yu is at the Lakeside Villa, fishing with Yondu by the lake.

"That bastard Peter Quill, he never comes to visit his old man, what's he busy with all day in space?"

Yondu was complaining to Xia Yu that Star-Lord rarely came over. After finally finding a Tate and forming the Young Avengers, Star-Lord basically spent every day in New York with Harry Spider-Man, and the others, only returning every few days.

Yondu is just like an elderly person left behind in the countryside.

"Why don't you move to the base? You don't really get along with the others anyway. Or you could go to Asgard. It retains everything Asgard has from the past, with beautiful women and bars. It should be perfect for you."

Xia Yu spoke up.

Xia Yu designated a separate area for Asgard here, which, apart from lacking the Bifrost and the Golden Palace, basically preserved everything that Asgard originally had.

"I'm not going. Apart from having some divine power, the people of Asgard are practically a primitive society. Their bars are all made of wooden cups, which they just soak in water every day before serving customers. I'm not going."

Yondu gave Asgard a deep look of disdain. Apparently, in the legends of the universe, Asgard was a fairyland, a happy country.

After moving there, Yondu went to take a look and was immediately disappointed. It was practically a primitive society. The so-called Celestial Realm people's lifestyle was no different from that of the Middle Ages on Earth. Yondu definitely wouldn't be used to it.

"Then let's go to the base. It'll be more lively with more people there. You eat alone every day here; it looks quite lonely."

"Forget it, I'll just stay here. Watching your Earthly entertainment programs every day, fishing and drinking coffee is not bad. I've been Ravagers for so many years, and apart from when Quill was around, it's no different from being alone every day."

Yondu had few friends in his life, except for a group of bandits. He didn't get along well with most people, and only Xia Yu and Tate would occasionally come to visit him.

As the two were talking, a single-person flying vehicle flew over from afar in the sky; it was Natasha.

"I knew you'd be here, hey, Yondu!"

Since what happened last time, Natasha seems to be much more attached to Xia Yu than before, and she starts looking for him as soon as she doesn't see him for a while.

"Hey, Natasha, you and Xia sit for a bit, I'll go in and make you some coffee."

Yondu got up and went inside. Natasha walked behind Xia Yu, opened her arms, and gently hugged Xia Yu's neck from behind.

"I feel like you've been watching me like a child lately. I haven't been fooling around outside."

More than two months have passed since Xia Yu's murder. Since then, the Avengers have completely shut down AC City's contact with the outside world, regardless of public sentiment or the government's intentions.

They simply adopted an indifferent attitude.

"I feel like each of you is different now. After what happened last time, the Captain didn't say a word about it at the end. That's not like him. Are you hiding something from me?"

Upon hearing Xia Yu's words, a hint of panic flashed in Natasha's eyes. She was about to say something when Xia Yu interrupted her.

"They've taken the bait! They've taken the bait! I'll make you a braised fish for lunch."

Xia Yu seemed to have forgotten the question from earlier, and excitedly shouted that this was the first time he had caught a fish on his own.

After placing a large, lively carp directly into the bucket next to him, Xia Yu seemed to remember something and asked a question.

"Is there something you need from me?"

"Oh, Loki said he doesn't want to be imprisoned in that Asgard region and wants to live at the base. Thor might have softened his stance and asked me to ask your opinion."

Loki arrived here in a spaceship nearly two months ago, saying he was teleported to an unknown small planet and only returned to Earth after many twists and turns.

However, given his past actions on Earth, Thor imprisoned him in Asgard, a fact known to everyone in the Avengers.

Xia Yu tilted his head and thought for a moment. Anyway, Loki was redeemed in the end in the movie, and his true nature was still to love and hate Thor. Plus, with him watching over things, nothing should go wrong. So he said to Natasha.

"Let him ask the Captain. If everyone agrees, I have no objection, but his movements must be restricted, and Thor must keep an eye on him."

"OK."

Natasha sat down directly on the grass, resting her head on Xia Yu's lap.

"By the way, Dr. Pym's experiment was a success. He said he's going to the Quantum Realm to rescue his wife. Scott is worried something might happen to him and wants to ask you for help."

"Oh?"

Xia Yu perked up.

"Then I'll go with them. Who knows, there might be some surprises."