Inside Stark's seaside villa.
The moment Ling Yi saw Tony, he knew that they had entered the timeline of Iron Man 2.
This guy's palladium poisoning has reached an extremely serious level.
"That's really stupid!" That was the first thing Ling Yi said when he saw Tony.
"What?! Why are you always so annoying?" Tony was furious.
"You're going to die!" That was Ling Yi's second sentence.
"You don't need to say it," Tony yelled.
Pepper Potts and Rhodey, the future War Machine, both looked at Tony.
" Tony, what happened?" Pepper asked worriedly.
"Hey, Pepper, don't listen to this kid's nonsense!"
However, what happened next left both Ling Yi and Rhodey somewhat stunned.
Pepper slapped Tony hard across the face, crying as she shouted, "Tell me, what happened?"
Tony was stunned; it was the first time he'd ever seen Pepper Potts angry.
After a long pause, he came to his senses and said somewhat listlessly, "He's right, I do have a problem with my body, but I'm looking for a solution. Believe me, I'm Tony Stark."
Rhodey stepped forward and pulled open Tony's collar, revealing the swirling purple blood-red markings on Tony's neck.
"What is this? Don't tell me it's a tattoo." Rhodey frowned.
"Palladium poisoning," Tony said, forced to admit it.
Ling Yi spoke again at this moment, "It seems you have at most half a month to live, and death from palladium poisoning is extremely painful."
" Ling Yi, shut up." Tony was furious.
"Is there anything wrong with you? You idiot!"
"You..."
Even Rhodey and Pepper looked at Ling Yi with some anger, because what Ling Yi said was really annoying.
But Ling Yi's next words changed their minds.
"I have at least three ways to resolve your palladium poisoning problem."
"Sir, you... you mean there's still hope for Tony?" Pepper asked excitedly.
"Of course there's hope."
"The first thing is to abandon the use of the Miniature Arc Reactor; that way, the poison won't worsen!"
"This is impossible, without me..." Tony shouted.
"How are you? You can survive on a single battery, why do you need this thing?"
"You're asking for it; you just won't give up your big toy."
"I am Iron Man!" Tony didn't refute, he just slowly said those words.
" Tony!" Pepper called out anxiously.
"A fool is a fool!" Ling Yi shook his head again.
"Hey, that's enough!" Tony glared at Ling Yi fiercely.
"Isn't that right? You could easily make a smaller battery yourself to replace the Arc Reactor and stop shrapnel from entering the heart. That shouldn't be difficult, should it?"
"If you're willing to continue using your big toy, you can easily transfer the Arc Reactor to the Warframe. Is that so difficult?"
This has always been a very puzzling aspect of the movie for Ling Yi.
With Tony's technology, creating a miniature high-energy battery wouldn't be difficult, right? Using a battery to replace the Element -based Arc Reactor to sustain life, wouldn't it be great to put Arc Reactor on the armor?
It simply means you need to charge it every few days or replace the battery once a day.
Ling Yi's words left everyone in the room stunned.
After a long pause, Tony slapped himself hard, his face showing a look that he was about to cry.
"You're right, I'm such an idiot."
Pepper and Rhodey nodded in agreement. Why wouldn't the genius Tony Stark have discovered such a simple method?
What is this if not stupidity?
But Ling Yi had a different thought. Although he said Tony was stupid, did Tony really not think of that?
It's simply that the plot requires it, and the director didn't want him to think about that.
In other words, the plot is the rule of this world.
Ling Yi's breaking of the plot is essentially breaking the rules of this world.
So far, nothing has come to stop him, which makes Ling Yi think even more.
Is the Marvel Universe Fantasy World, or a real world?
This answer was very important to Ling Yi.
However, being in the situation, Ling Yi couldn't find a way to verify it.
But there was one thing Ling Yi had already guessed: this world was constrained by the plot!
The plot makes this world incredibly exciting, but it also limits it.
Perhaps, breaking free from the established narrative is the only way for this world to break free from its constraints and step from illusion into reality.
"I sent JARVIS something that can completely solve your physical problem," Ling Yi said again.
A major upheaval is about to occur at S.H.I.E.L.D.., with Nick Fury and his team launching a campaign to destroy Hydra, likely leaving them no time to focus on Tony's situation.
In other words, Tony might miss S.H.I.E.L.D..'s initial treatment of him, as well as discovering the "gift" Howard Stark left for his son—the map of the industrial expo park.
This is also why Ling Yi accepted Tony's invitation and made a special trip over.
"Hey kid, I invited you to the party today. We'll talk about these things later."
At this moment, Tony was incredibly grateful to Ling Yi. Although the guy's words were really harsh, Ling Yi had indeed saved his life.
Tony believed that what Ling Yi had given him must be some extraordinary technology.
Although Tony was unwilling to admit it, he had unknowingly developed a sense of trust in Ling Yi.
If Ling Yi says he can solve his physical problems, then he definitely can.
Although it was called a party, it felt more like a family gathering, which indirectly represented Tony's approval of Ling Yi.
With his life-or-death situation resolved, Tony felt completely at ease. He specially invited a world-class chef to prepare a sumptuous lunch for them.
"Mr. Ling Yi, thank you so much for your help to Tony." Pepper raised her glass and said gratefully to Ling Yi, then downed the glass of red wine in one gulp.
"Just call me Ling Yi!" Ling Yi obliged and drank the red wine as well.
"You're the first person who can verbally abuse this guy so badly he can't even talk back," Rhodey said with a smile, raising his glass to Ling Yi.
"Hey, I just can't be bothered to argue with him," Tony said, annoyed.
" Tony is a genius!" Ling Yi said with certainty.
"However, he has a huge flaw in his personality, and if a genius like him makes a mistake, it will be a disaster, and could even destroy the world," Ling Yi said solemnly.
Pepper and Rhodey both nodded thoughtfully. No one knew Tony better than them, so they agreed with Ling Yi's words.
"As his loved ones and best friends, you should be even more vigilant in monitoring his behavior."
"Especially JARVIS, as Tony's best assistant, you should learn to judge which of Tony's actions are dangerous."
No one expected Ling Yi to mention JARVIS. Isn't JARVIS an artificial intelligence?
"Mr. Ling Yi, first of all, thank you very much. You have enabled me to complete my true evolution. I will keep a close eye on Mr. Tony and correct his mistakes at any time."
" JARVIS, I created you," Tony said with dissatisfaction. What bothered him more was Ling Yi's lecturing tone, which sounded just like his father's.
"I just think Mr. Ling Yi is right, Stark. You're almost forty; you should learn to grow up."
JARVIS's words drove Tony crazy; he felt betrayed.
How could he possibly do something that harms the world?
Ling Yi thoroughly enjoyed the meal and couldn't help but marvel at how wonderful the lives of the wealthy truly were.
Pepper and Rhodey also had a great time chatting with Ling Yi, although Rhodey made several attempts to probe Ling Yi's intentions during the conversation.
After Ling Yi left, Rhodey called out to Tony was rushing to get into the lab.
How much do you know about him?
"What do you suspect his motives are?"
"I'll be suspicious of anyone who gets close to you."
"You don't need to doubt him, and whatever you do, don't let anyone spy on him."
"Why do I need to fully understand and evaluate him?"
Tony shook his head. "He was responsible for yesterday's heavy snowfall. He has the power to freeze the New York City in an instant."
Rhodey was startled.
"That would be even more dangerous."
"No, that's precisely why I trust him even more."
"Perhaps you are right, but I need to report this matter."
"I advise you not to, otherwise it will be a disaster. You should be able to tell that this kid is not easy to talk to."
"Furthermore, you should know that most of those people up there are idiots. If you anger this guy, you might not be able to bear the consequences."
Rhodey frowned and said, "I understand your concerns, please trust me!"
Watching Rhodey' departing the Back, Tony shook his head helplessly. Perhaps, inviting Rhodey was a mistake.
Ling Yi wasn't in a hurry to go home.
Instead, they strolled around.
It's been almost two months since Ling Yi arrived in the Marvel Universe, and this is the first time he's seriously explored the city.
Perhaps Ling Yi himself didn't realize that he had unknowingly begun to integrate into this world.
He was an outsider; this world was both familiar and strange to him.
What's familiar are the plot and characters; what's unfamiliar is this world.
But as time goes by, the unfamiliar will gradually become familiar.
For example, Ling Yi remembered the location of a Turkish kebab restaurant and planned to try it next time.
For example, he saw several Chinese restaurants that were doing brisk business and became interested in localized Chinese food in the Ugly Nation.
For example, he saw an elderly couple, supporting each other, strolling in the park; it was a beautiful scene.
Every world has a beautiful side, but Ling Yi was previously too fixated on the darkness of this world.
Ling Yi sat on a park bench, watching children Keep Running and playing, young people exercising, and couples holding hands with happy smiles...
Ling Yi sat there until sunset, when the city's neon lights began to flicker.
"Hey kid, this is my territory!" At this moment, a long-haired black beggar came up to Ling Yi and shouted loudly.
Ling Yi glanced at him, smiled, and said, "Sorry!"
However, Ling Yi did not get up, but said again, "I am a writer, can you tell me your story?"
"I can give you two thousand US dollars," Ling Yi added.
The black beggar probably never expected such good fortune to befall him, and then he sat cross-legged on the grass and began to tell his story...