Early the next morning, Li Congxin was woken up by a bald black man who called himself Daniel.
Before time travel, Li Congxin watched an animation called "One-Punch Man". There was a popular saying there, "You become bald and you become stronger", which is also commonly known as "bald and strong".
Now he seriously doubts that the reason why Marvel's power system is so strong that it seems to have no upper limit is because there are too many bald heads in the world.
Daniel first took Li Congxin to the cafeteria to have an authentic European breakfast, which was bread, milk, fried eggs, hot dogs and the like. During this period, Daniel also briefly introduced Li Congxin to Li Congxin about the history and culture of New York Sanctum, which showed that he was a very talkative guy.
It's a pity that this guy is destined to be tragic, because New York Sanctum will be prepared for Doctor Strange, and he is just a temporary caregiver here.
In this regard, Li Congxin's choice is to let nature take its course. After all, he and Daniel are not familiar enough to be willing to make great efforts to change each other's destiny.
After breakfast, Daniel took Li Congxin to the door of a quiet room. "Ancient One is waiting for you inside." After saying that, he nodded to Li Congxin, turned and left.
The door to the quiet room was ajar.
Li Congxin had just reached out to knock on the door, but the familiar voice of the Ancient One came to mind inside the door. "It's Li Congxin, come in."
This time, the Ancient One spoke Chinese, Mandarin with a clear accent.
Li Congxin took a deep breath and pushed the door open.
The furnishings in the room are very simple, with nothing else except two futons placed opposite each other. On one of the futons, the Ancient One is sitting cross-legged, her breath is natural and peaceful, and with her bright forehead, she looks like an ordinary bhikshuni, sitting there chanting sutras and worshiping Buddha.
"Come and sit."
Li Congxin took a deep breath, and followed the Ancient One's example, sitting cross-legged opposite her, looking calmly at the Earth's most powerful mage without saying a word.
Although it was the second time they met, Li Congxin still felt that the other person was inscrutable and was afraid that if he took the initiative to speak, he would expose something that should not be exposed.
After looking at each other for a moment, the Ancient One spoke first, "Your heart is full of questions."
Li Congxin's heart was of course full of doubts. He was thinking about how to speak without losing his momentum. Hearing this, he said, "I am indeed full of doubts. I hope Master can help me clear up my doubts."
The Ancient One's smile remained the same, "It seems that although you grew up in America, the influence of Western culture has not penetrated deep into your bones. Otherwise, you would not be so reserved. If you have any questions, it is better to ask them all at once. You may have distracting thoughts, but you cannot learn magic well."
Li Congxin no longer hesitated and immediately asked, "First question, why did Master lead me here?"
The Ancient One said, "I am saving you."
"Thank you so much Ancient One."
Although he said thank you, he was actually very disapproving in his heart. Since he dared to get involved in the battle between Hulk and Abomination, he naturally had his own way to escape. Just telling the truth, but it seems to be ignorant.
Although the Ancient One looks like a wolf and a tiger, her real age is at least several hundred years old. As people grow older, how can Li Congxin's little hidden thoughts escape her eyes?
With a calm smile, the Ancient One spoke again, "I can't see your future, but your future is full of crises."
"From your past, it seems that you are also a partner of justice, so I am willing to teach you two magics to increase your ability to survive. As for the specific magic, you can choose by yourself."
The Ancient One's words are meaningless. What do you mean you can't see my external power, but you know that my future is full of crises.
When you say that, is it visible or invisible?
However, compared to this profound question similar to Zen, Li Congxin paid more attention to her last sentence. "So, what is the price for me to learn magic?"
The Ancient One shook his head slightly. "I never teach people magic for any reward."
"If you have to give something to learn to feel at ease, then live well and work hard to make yourself stronger, because the future world needs you just like it needs Avengers."
Originally, Li Congxin thought that after meeting the Ancient One, his questions would be answered.
However, this is not the case, and there are more and more questions.
He didn't even know how to ask these questions.
It's like a fortune teller. If the fortune teller tells you that you are lucky, you can understand it immediately. But it would be very depressing if the other person tells you after reading your birth date and horoscope that "color is emptiness and emptiness is color."
This is the situation Li Congxin is encountering now.
The Ancient One's words about seeing and not seeing really made him feel that Monk Zhang Er was confused.
In desperation, Li Congxin could only choose to accept the other party's kindness.
Regarding the magic that needed to be chosen, the Ancient One did not give a catalog, but just asked him to speak directly. This made Li Congxin feel that the other party knew a lot of things. However, he was too lazy to think about it any more, and immediately named the two magic spells that interested him the most.
Portal and Astral Projection.
Needless to say about the portal, this magic can be said to be the first lesson in the Ancient One line of magic, and it is also the simplest and most practical one.
Whether it is used to rush on the road, make a strategic retreat (that is, escape), or use it as a tactic in battle, the effect is very powerful. This is fully reflected in the movie. There are all kinds of mysterious attack methods that you can't imagine, and there is no one that can't do it.
Astral Projection is a relatively high-end magic that seems useless, but in fact it is a bug-level ability. Doctor Strange was able to evolve from a Muggle to Sorcerer Supreme that can compete with Thanos in just over a year, mostly due to its effect.
To put it more bluntly, there is a saying in the Ancient One line of magic that time is relative.
There is also a huge difference between the time in the soul state and the time in the real world.
Li Congxin I once watched a video on an AC station before traveling through time, which contained a detailed analysis of the time in the soul world, and concluded that the time ratio between the real world and the actual soul is more than 1:1250!
In other words, one day in the real world is equivalent to more than 3 years in the soul world!
It has been nine years in the Quantum Realm. What is missing most in Li Congxin now?
It's time!
Although there will definitely be certain restrictions in the soul state, even so, it is already a heaven-defying ability that can be called a bug level.
Compared with magic that is directly used for attacks, this ability that can help him grow quickly is more in line with Li Congxin's appetite.
The Ancient One was not surprised at all by the choice of Li Congxin.
With a slight smile, he readily agreed. As he drew his hands in front of him, a magic circle visible to the naked eye was condensed and formed. "Magic is a language, it is the basis of this world..."