After Qin Xiao confirmed with the system several times that time in both worlds would stop completely after he crossed over,
he decisively chose to return to his original world.
Although the system had given Qin Xiao no deadline for when he had to return,
this was his home world, after all. His roots were here, and the longer he stayed in the Marvel Universe without coming back,
the less he felt he belonged here. That could not go on, so Qin Xiao decisively chose to return.
His vision went black, followed by a stretch of blank confusion.
Everything around him slowly came into focus. It was still that rental converted from a garage.
Going straight from a luxurious apartment in Los Angeles to a rental like this inevitably took some getting used to.
Especially since, in that world, he was a member of the Avengers, one of the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Tony Stark's close friend, a new-generation superhero, and more.
Suddenly returning to a place like this really did feel a little unfamiliar.
Fortunately, the system had prepared everything for him. He could exchange points for wealth, and he also had an artificial intelligence ahead of this era.
"System, if I want to cross over again, can I do it anytime, anywhere?"
Qin Xiao first asked the question that concerned him most. It had said before that he could travel back, but he had forgotten to ask about the conditions.
"There is a fifteen-day time restriction. Crossing between worlds requires accumulating sufficient spatial energy. The host must remain in this world for fifteen days before the next crossing can be initiated."
The system's lifeless voice rang out.
Fifteen days it is, then. Time stops on both sides anyway.
It would not affect anything over there.
Qin Xiao gathered his thoughts, preparing to think carefully about how he should develop in this world from now on.
A burst of urgent knocking came at the door.
"Hello! Nadutong Express!"
A booming voice rang out outside.
Homes converted from garages generally used simple, cheap aluminum-alloy doors. Several panels were casually installed together, with a couple made movable to serve as the entrance.
So when the courier called out and knocked, the whole row of aluminum panels rattled along with it.
Frowning, Qin Xiao hurried over and opened the door.
It was a document envelope. He glanced at it, but there was no sender's address on it.
He did not know whether the phone number was saved in his phone, but he certainly did not recognize the name.
He opened the envelope and looked inside. It was an exquisitely made invitation!
The invitation was quite creative. The first thing he saw upon opening it was a sketch of the newlyweds' wedding photo printed inside.
He did not know whether someone had been hired to draw it or it had been made with software.
Without even looking at the names, Qin Xiao recognized them at a glance. They were that scumbag couple who had deceived his predecessor!
"Bastards!"
A sudden, nameless fury flared in Qin Xiao's heart.
He nearly tore the invitation to shreds in his agitation.
Only when a small tear appeared in the invitation did Qin Xiao abruptly regain his composure.
"What just happened?"
A little cold sweat broke out on Qin Xiao's forehead!
Although he possessed all of his unfortunate predecessor's memories, when it came to what had happened to that man,
he was more like a spectator. Qin Xiao had indeed made up his mind to avenge him.
But it should never have made him lose control like this!
"Was that your last lingering obsession? Or your wish? Don't worry, brother! Since fate brought us together, and I inherited your body and physical skills, naturally I inherited your grudges too. Those two won't have an easy time of it."
Qin Xiao lowered his head and spoke quietly to himself.
He did not know whether he had guessed correctly, or whether, to put it more scientifically, his predecessor had left hatred for those two people or that incident behind in his brain.
In any case, after Qin Xiao said those words, the hatred in his heart slowly faded as well.
"System, exchange 500 points for currency!"
Qin Xiao spoke to the system.
Five hundred points were enough to exchange for five hundred million in currency. Points were still very important to Qin Xiao.
Who knew how many good things would become available when the level-two shop opened?
So Qin Xiao did not dare exchange too much at once. Five hundred million was already an enormous fortune.
If it really proved insufficient for anything, he could exchange more at any time.
In less than a minute, five hundred million went straight into his account.
In the system's words: fast, efficient, safe, and free of future complications!
Glancing at the old belongings in the garage, Qin Xiao felt no attachment.
He strode outside. Living well for the old Qin Xiao did not mean he had to cling to the past.
He was an independent individual!
He casually called the landlord and told him he would no longer be renting the place and did not want any of the belongings inside.
Qin Xiao provided an account number for the deposit. As for whether it was refunded, he did not care.
Aside from his phone and identification, Qin Xiao took only the invitation.
The date on it was ten days away, and the venue was a luxury hotel in Magic City.
Magic City-the place the deceased Qin Xiao had longed for when he was starting his business.
Back then, he, his inseparable girlfriend, and his best friend
had lived together in cramped quarters in a county town near Magic City, imagining how they would move into Magic City to develop their business once the project succeeded.
They would realize their dreams and carve out a place for themselves in one of the world's foremost cities.
Coming up with ideas and doing market legwork, Qin Xiao had thrown himself into it with all the passion he could muster.
His efforts had not been wasted, and the project's prospects had kept improving. Who could have known that, right at the final hurdle, the woman he loved most and the friend he trusted most would kick him out?
"Heh!"
He gave a self-mocking laugh, unsure whether the feeling came from himself or the deceased Qin Xiao.
Qin Xiao stepped off the high-speed train.
Looking at the bustling platform, he was in no hurry to leave the station.
Instead, he leisurely lit a cigarette.
Taking revenge on that scumbag couple would take no more than lifting a finger for the current Qin Xiao.
What he really needed to do was use the Marvel Universe's resources to quickly establish himself in this world and grow stronger.
To put this city beneath his feet!
"Magic City! Your daddy's here!"
A faint, devilish smile appeared on Qin Xiao's lips as he spoke softly toward the nearby station sign bearing the words "Magic City."
"The train's about to leave, and you're still standing inside the yellow line! Got a death wish? Get out of the station!"
A middle-aged woman in a work uniform stood nearby with a megaphone, roaring at Qin Xiao.
"Okay! I'm going! Sorry! Sorry!"
Qin Xiao tightened the backpack on his back, lowered his head, and hurriedly beat a retreat!
Only two chapters today. Now that we're back in the urban setting from Marvel, I need to think about how to work out this urban storyline. I'm worried that writing too much of it won't be exciting, and that you won't enjoy it either. I'll keep it as tight as possible and include more satisfying moments. If you have any suggestions, such as not liking the urban sections, you can leave a comment and let me know. I'll shorten them as much as I can!
Still three chapters tomorrow. The first will be posted in the afternoon!