The air quality in the Imperial Capital was merely average, but the old hutongs always carried a comforting sense of everyday life. Even now, with more and more people heading out into the vast universe, authentic old Imperial Capital residents seemed to have no such plans.
The neighbors still sat outside their siheyuan gates to enjoy the evening cool, and cooking smoke rose from every household in the courtyards. Everything was just as it had always been.
When Deathstroke returned to the Roast Duck Courtyard, Deadpool had already finished fooling around with Thanos and was draping an arm around Ikaris's shoulders as he bragged.
Interestingly, Thanos had refused to eat before, but after Deadpool had messed with him for a while, the Purple Sweet Potato Giant was now able to eat. Though he still stared at Wade with gloomy eyes, it seemed more like he had worked through some knot in his heart?
Of course, it was also possible that Thanos had feared Deathstroke might poison the roast duck, which was why he had refused to eat earlier. Now, however, he was willing to believe that Deadpool would not harm him?
"Let me tell you, the Eternals' foreign policy is just burying your head in the sand. You claim to live in seclusion on Earth, but humans make up the main body of Earth's society now. The Eternals hold phones invented by humans, hide away in remote mountains and forests watching short videos, and long for the lively lives humans enjoy today. You let them watch it all without letting them touch any of it. Sooner or later, it'd be strange if your people didn't rebel against you."
At any rate, Deadpool believed he could never stand such a thing. After the age of gods had passed, the Eternals had