"I announce the closure of Stark Industries' weapons development division!"
In the living room of Tony's villa, the TV was replaying news from a few days ago.
Lin Feng sat on the sofa watching the replay, shaking his head and smiling, but also feeling relieved.
It seemed that rescuing Tony from the cave had not caused any irreversible changes to the main storyline; Tony Stark, just like in the original story, had closed the weapons development division.
Not long ago, Lin Feng was just an ordinary person from Blue Star.
He had fallen asleep while watching short videos, and the phone screen was still playing an Avengers movie, with the sound of Tony Stark hammering metal coming from the post-credits scene, one thud after another.
Woken up by Tony's hammering, he found himself transmigrated into the cave where Tony was held captive.
And he had also activated a system. For Lin Feng, who constantly complained about his dull and boring life, this was both magical and thrilling.
The first mission issued by the system was to help Tony Stark build the Iron Man suit, and it had already advanced the mission reward: 10% of Superman's abilities (from Man of Steel).
With this 10% of Superman's power, Lin Feng naturally led Tony out of the cave where he was imprisoned.
And Lin Feng, who had saved Tony Stark, also gained Tony's friendship.
Since he was an undocumented person after transmigrating, with no identification or place to live, Lin Feng had no choice but to temporarily move into Tony Stark's beachfront villa, arranged by Tony.
Lin Feng turned off the TV and stroked his chin. It had been some time since he rescued Tony Stark.
His second novice mission should also be put on the agenda.
Thinking of this, Lin Feng couldn't help but look at the system's mission list again. Just seeing the word 'Superman' after the reward was enough to make his blood boil.
Novice Mission 1: Rescue Tony Stark.
Mission Reward: 10% Superman - Man of Steel physical fitness (Completed).
Novice Mission 2: Fly into outer space to receive yellow stellar radiation, method unrestricted.
Mission Reward: Superman - Man of Steel complete abilities.
Hint: The system will only be fully bound to the host after completing both novice missions. Please complete the novice missions within one month, otherwise the system will automatically unbind.
How many men and boys dream of this—super speed, super endurance, super strength!
And also the handsome and practical heat vision, freeze breath, and so on.
Superman's abilities! Lin Feng clicked his tongue; just thinking about it made him incredibly excited. The 10% of Superman's abilities had already given him a taste of power, and now he was eager to complete the second novice mission to experience what a full-fledged Superman was like!
As for Novice Mission 2, flying into outer space, this mission was indeed difficult, but also relatively simple.
The old Lin Feng probably wouldn't have had the chance to fly into outer space. Not to mention that the technology at the time didn't allow ordinary people to take rockets, even if it did, Lin Feng wouldn't have had the money!
However, the current Lin Feng was in Marvel, with all sorts of dazzling black technologies. He had also saved Tony Stark, this wealthy dog, so flying into outer space was theoretically not a difficult task.
The novice mission only had one month. If he couldn't complete it, Lin Feng didn't know what would happen. Perhaps after the system unbound, he would still be in the Marvel world, but without Superman's powers.
Or perhaps after unbinding, he would just kick the bucket, without even a chance to go back.
Neither of these outcomes was what Lin Feng wanted to see.
In this situation, Lin Feng knew that he could only seek Tony Stark's help. This was also the most convenient and reliable plan for flying into space.
By then, he would have Superman's full abilities, even if it was the Man of Steel version, but he could easily punch down oddities like the Hulk or Thanos. Superman's abilities would also allow him to navigate the early Marvel storyline smoothly.
Hmm, the plan is feasible.
Lin Feng kept imagining a beautiful future, and when he got excited, he would jump up from the sofa and excitedly throw a set of punches.
He looked like a silly deer... Just as Lin Feng was happily engrossed in his self-entertainment, Tony Stark, who had spent the day dealing with reporters, returned to the villa. As soon as he entered, he saw Lin Feng acting crazy on the sofa.
"Hey, buddy, are you on drugs? Do you know how much that sofa costs?!"
Lin Feng, who was letting loose, was startled by the sudden voice and realized Tony was back. He awkwardly jumped off the sofa and patted the spot he had stepped on.
"Oh! Tony, welcome back...hehe."
"Hmph..."
Tony snorted and walked over to sit on the sofa.
"So, Lin, are you getting used to living here?"
Lin Feng heard him, reached up to stroke his chin, and pretended to ponder, saying, "Hmm... it's alright."
"Alright? Buddy, do you know how much the sofa you just stepped on is worth? 30,000 US dollars!" Tony couldn't help but roll his eyes.
"Oh... buddy, that's not important, we're friends, aren't we?!"
"When I have my own house, I'll let you step on my sofa too!" Lin Feng waved his hand grandly, issuing an empty promise.
Anyway, he was penniless now, so he'd just get past this for the time being.
"I don't care about that..."
Tony pouted, but didn't refute Lin Feng's claim of friendship. Although he had a sharp tongue, he grudgingly acknowledged Lin Feng as a friend, given their shared ordeal and the fact that Lin Feng had saved his life.
And in the days to come, Tony would countless times be grateful to have such a friend.
But that was a story for later.
"Speaking of a house, you already have one!" Tony threw a pile of documents to Lin Feng.
"Your requested ID, driver's license, and also, a villa in New York!"
"This is special treatment!" Tony pointed to the villa's property deed, raising an eyebrow as he said, "Pepper personally picked it out for you! I'm sure you'll like it!"
"Now, you can express your happiness and properly thank the rich man, Tony Stark." Tony had a smug look, showing off his authority as a wealthy man.
Lin Feng took the documents somewhat speechlessly and glanced at them.
An ID, a property deed for a villa in the New York area, 600 square meters! Besides that, there was also a check for 5 million US dollars.
Oh?? Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. Not bad, very satisfied.
"Thank you very much, wealthy Tony Stark, I am very satisfied with this gift!"
Lin Feng's eyebrows lifted, and he happily accepted it, nodding at Tony Stark with a satisfied expression.
It had to be said, although Tony had a sharp tongue, he handled things very thoughtfully and with great sincerity.
Well, isn't this a young man's first house?
Oh no, it's his first villa!
He didn't stand on ceremony with Tony. After some small talk, Lin Feng decided to discuss his aspiration to go to outer space with Tony.
"Speaking of which, Tony..." Lin Feng sat up a little straighter, looking like he had something serious to discuss.
"Actually, I have a very important matter that I need your help with."
"Oh? Tell me..."
Seeing Lin Feng get serious, Tony raised an eyebrow, got up to get a bottle of whiskey from the bar, and returned.
He poured himself a glass, then pushed an empty glass towards Lin Feng, gesturing for him to pour his own if he wanted a drink.
Lin Feng didn't pour any alcohol. He wasn't accustomed to the taste of whiskey. He pointed upwards and continued:
"Tony, I want to go to outer space!"
"You know, the kind where you fly out of Earth's atmosphere!"
"It doesn't need to be too far, just somewhere around where satellites are would be fine."
Tony was stunned, and his raised glass paused in mid-air.
"Outer space? Leaving Earth? Did I hear that right?"
"Yes, Tony, the kind that leaves Earth." Lin Feng nodded.
Tony leaned forward: "Buddy, are you really on drugs?"
Tony's words made Lin Feng even more speechless.
"I'm serious, Tony!"
Seeing that Lin Feng was indeed serious, Tony stroked his chin.
"Alright, you're serious."
"I'm very curious why you suddenly want to go to outer space? For sightseeing?"
Flying to outer space was entirely achievable for Stark Industries at the moment, and the cost was merely a minor matter for Tony. After all, Stark also had his own commercial satellites.
"Not for sightseeing, Tony. I can only tell you that it's related to my abilities." To successfully complete Novice Mission 2, Lin Feng decided to tell Tony some half-truths.
Lin Feng knew very well that without a suitable reason, Tony Stark would not easily agree to his seemingly crazy request.
After all, at this point in time, sending someone into outer space was quite risky, unlike later when Star-Lord appeared and flying out of Earth was as common as eating a meal.
"My abilities come from solar radiation," Lin Feng continued.
"In outer space, without the atmosphere's obstruction, I can receive maximum radiation to strengthen myself, and my abilities will greatly improve."
"Hmm... you understand!"
At this point, Lin Feng made a punching motion and raised an eyebrow at Tony.
Back in the cave, he had made a large hole in the mountain with a single punch in that very posture.
The falling debris bought valuable time for Tony's armor to charge, leaving a deep impression on Tony.
"Alright, Lin, that's certainly a unique training method, never heard of it before."
Tony picked up his glass, swirling the drink, and shook his head in wonder. He also recalled Lin Feng's punch at the time, unbelievably powerful; no world boxing champion possessed such strength.
"Lin, I've actually always had a question," Tony changed the subject.
"I'm a bit curious if you're a mutant, because back then you..."
Tony also mimicked Lin Feng's punch.
"That's not something an ordinary person could do!"
In Tony's impression, it seemed that only mutants possessed abilities beyond ordinary people.
"I'm not a mutant, Tony," Lin Feng explained. Indeed, his punch made it hard not to associate him with mutants, but... mutants? Mutants couldn't beat Superman.
"To be precise, my superpower comes from a bloodline inheritance."
Lin Feng gestured vaguely with both hands in the air, explaining.
"Uh... actually, I can't explain it very clearly, after all, I haven't awakened for long, and I'm very confused myself."
Lin Feng told a lie; half-truths are the hardest to discern.
He had spent the past few days thoroughly researching the current world using the internet, confirming that this was indeed a pure Marvel world.
And the people of this world had no knowledge of Superman. There were no comics, videos, movies, topics, etc., related to Superman.
"Alright..." Tony shrugged, indicating he accepted the explanation.
"So, you've agreed to send me to outer space?" Lin Feng asked.
"Oh! That's very simple for me, buddy. Since you want to go, I'll send you there."
Tony shrugged indifferently. Since Lin Feng wanted to go, he would send him. Otherwise, someone might call him stingy.
Hearing Tony agree, Lin Feng felt relieved.
He knew Tony would most likely not refuse.
"In a week, Stark Industries will launch a satellite. You can go to space with it."
Tony stood up, patted Lin Feng's shoulder, and arranged.
"Now, you can go check out your new place!"
"Hmm! You know, my villa doesn't really welcome men other than me, unless you're a woman."
Tony half-jokingly, half-seriously began to shoo him away.
His villa had always only been frequented by cover girls from magazines, and he wasn't lying about that at all.
"Go to the garage and pick a car to get around. It's my gift to you! After all, it's not easy to hail a cab here!"
Without waiting for Lin Feng to speak, Tony continued.
"...Alright."
Lin Feng nodded, agreeing to Tony's arrangements.
His goal had been achieved, and with his own house, Lin Feng also wanted to see what his first villa in life looked like.
Lin Feng quickly left Tony's villa, and before leaving, he shamelessly drove off in Tony's R8 sports car.
He remembered that in the movie, this was Tony Stark's favorite car, at least for now.
Well, Stark said to pick whatever, no problem.