Odin: My son just went abroad to study, how did he change races?

Asgard, the Golden Palace.

"Rainbow Bridge..."

Odin murmured softly. Although he was asleep, as the father of the gods, he was not unaware of what was happening in Asgard.

Loki's usurpation, Laufey's invasion, the Destroyer's rampage...

All of this is in his script.

This was supposed to be Thor's last coming-of-age ceremony before his coronation, a brutal lesson in loss, responsibility, and sacrifice.

But the current script...

It looks like someone tore it up and then used it to wipe their butt.

Odin rose from his throne, the eternal spear Gungnir humming softly in his hand.

His gaze pierced through the thick walls of the Golden Palace, traversed thousands of miles, and landed directly at the end of the Rainbow Bridge.

There, the Rainbow Bridge remains intact.

There was no breakage, no destruction.

He glanced sideways at Thor below, and his expression froze.

sizzle.

Blue and white arcs of electricity coursed across Thor's skin, even his hair was transformed into lightning.

Thor now resembles an elemental being formed from the thunderous power of Asgard.

"How is this possible..."

For the first time, genuine confusion appeared on Odin's face, a face weathered by thousands of years.

Asgardians are indeed physically strong, and their divine power increases with age.

But he knew very well that Thor's current state was not as simple as the awakening of divine power.

His cells, his bones, and even his soul are all transforming into a form of pure energy.

"I just sent him to learn how to be a human being. Has Midgard's current level reached such a point that it can transform the gods into elemental beings?"

Odin felt a slight pain in his head.

"Father."

When Thor saw Odin, he immediately knelt on one knee, but the expression on his face lacked the blind worship he once had for his father; instead, it showed a hint of... urgency.

"Thor".

Odin composed himself and adopted the majesty of a god-king, saying, "You have done well. You have protected Jotunheim and Asgard."

"It seems that your exile in the Midgard has taught you what the king's responsibility is."

According to the procedure, at this point the father and son should embrace and weep, and then Thor should be officially announced as the crown prince.

"No, Father, let's put aside matters of responsibility for now."

Thor looked up and said seriously, "Now that you're awake, could you lend me some money? Or even the artifacts from the treasury would do. I think that unscrupulous merchant isn't picky."

"..."

Odin's hand holding the Spear of Eternity trembled, and he almost dropped it.

The air froze for three seconds.

"What did you say?" Odin wondered if his ears were still asleep.

"Paying off debts!" ​​Thor stood up confidently, even gesturing to himself, "Look at my skills, I got them from a lottery drawn by a shady merchant in Midgard."

"That's called a Devil Fruit, but it can be countered by things containing Seastone, and nobody except that unscrupulous merchant has one."

If Li Ang were here, he would definitely make a comment.

When they need me, they call me "Brother Li," but behind my back, they call me a heartless businessman.

"I used up all my luck in this lifetime just to try and win this."

Thor smiled sheepishly and scratched his head a little embarrassedly.

"A god must keep his word. I didn't have any money on me at the time, so it was like I was on credit."

"Now that Loki has fallen and the Rainbow Bridge is saved, I need to hurry back and settle the accounts."

Odin's single eye narrowed slightly, a dangerous glint in it.

Courtyard merchant?

A mortal who could grant the Asgardian gods such terrifying power?

"Nonsense!"

Odin slammed his scepter heavily on the ground, causing the entire golden palace to tremble. "When did the gods of Asgard fall so low as to owe debts to mortals?"

"You are the future king; your power comes from your bloodline, not from some roadside lottery!"

"But this is really powerful, and Li Ang said it's called a fair trade."

Thor scratched his head, sparks flying from his fingertips again. "Father, if you don't have the money, just say so. I can just go to the treasury and take that Ice Box thing to pay off my debt, okay?"

"You dare!"

Odin felt his blood pressure soaring.

The Box of Ice?

To use it to pay off debts?

If the deceased Laufey knew, he'd probably be so angry he'd flip his coffin over.

That's a artifact from Jotunheim. Although it's just a giant air conditioner in Asgard, it's still a trophy!

It is a symbol of glory!

You brat, where has the glory you once longed for gone?

Tell me where that person is.

Odin took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the urge to put the rebellious son back into his mother's womb.

"I want to see who this person is who dares to make my son sign an IOU."

……

New York, gashapon (capsule toy) shops.

Li Ang was still lying in the rocking chair, basking in the sun.

"Boss, are you sure that guy who played with the hammer will come back to pay?"

Jane massaged his shoulders and neck while asking questions.

"Don't worry, although Asgardians may be all brawn and no brains, they are also notoriously proud."

Li Ang picked up the black tea from the small table beside him and took a small sip.

"This is the taste! Authentic Guojiao Iced Black Tea!"

Jane rolled her eyes upon hearing this, not understanding how Li Ang could make a beverage taste like such a top-tier red wine.

"Boss, please, tell me some more interesting stories about Asgard."

"Master, please stop asking! You ask me eight hundred times a day, it's so annoying!"

Before he could finish speaking...

hum!

The space inside the store suddenly became viscous, and the originally dimly lit store was filled with dazzling golden light.

A vast, ancient aura, imbued with supreme majesty, descended from nowhere.

Golden light converged, transforming into a projection of an old man clad in golden armor, wielding a long spear, with one eye and a white beard.

Although it was just a projection, the aura of a god-king was enough to make any creature from Midgard kneel on the ground.

The surrounding air trembled, as if it were bowing down to the father of the gods.

"mortal."

Odin's voice, like the tolling of a bell, echoed through the small shop, making Banner, who was guarding the shop, vibrate in the eardrums.

"It was you who bewitched my son Thor?"

Odin looked down at Banner, attempting to use his divine power to directly break down the other's psychological defenses.

however.

The anticipated fear and prostration did not materialize.

Aside from being slightly greenish, Banner seemed to have no other reaction.

"Boss, Thor's dad's here!"

As soon as Banner finished speaking, Li Ang came down the stairs.

dong dong!

Accompanying Li Ang's heavy footsteps was an extremely domineering force field.

If Odin's aura is like a towering mountain, then Leon's aura is like a bottomless sea, an abyss that devours everything.

The two forces clashed violently in the air.

Zizizi!

Black and red lightning suddenly appeared in the void inside the shop.

"I think you've got one thing wrong, Odin."

Li Ang raised his eyelids, his dark eyes showing no awe, only a smile as he looked at the fat sheep.

"First, this is not called incitement, it is called fair trade."

"Secondly, if someone enters another person's shop without knocking, I can consider it burglary."

Li Ang tapped his fingers lightly on the table.

"In my shop, even gods have to follow the rules."

As he spoke, countless intricate runes suddenly lit up on the walls around the shop.

That was the system's defense mechanism, and also Li Ang's absolute control over this area.

Odin's projection flickered, and the muscles at the corners of his eyes twitched slightly.

He could sense that this seemingly ordinary shop existed outside of the real world.

Here, his Odin power was greatly suppressed.

And this young man...

Unfathomable.

That power did not belong to any system he knew; it was neither magic nor technology, but rather a manifestation of some kind of rule.

"interesting."

Odin toned down his aggressive golden light; though still dignified, his tone had softened considerably.

Since military deterrence has failed, the only option left is to return to the negotiating table.

"Thor gained power from you, but what was the price?" Odin asked in a deep voice.

"The cost of a single ten-pull, plus a little bit of interest."

Li Ang casually pulled a printed bill from under the counter and gently pushed it aside.

The thin piece of paper hovered steadily in front of Odin.

"Considering Asgard's monetary system, I don't think it's unreasonable to acquire two artifacts, right?"

Odin glanced at the bill, and his one eye widened instantly.

"Two divine artifacts? And of this level?"

The bill clearly stated the suggested payment method: the Box of Ice plus 500 kilograms of Uru Steel.

"This is robbery!" Odin's beard bristled.

Uru steel is a strategic resource; even the people of Asgard have very few weapons made from it!

Five hundred kilograms?

This would be enough to gild your shabby shop!

You can refuse.

Li Ang shrugged, looking completely indifferent.

Asgard's dominance remains unchallenged until Ragnarok.

Furthermore, Thanos hasn't harmed the dwarves yet, so the amount of Uru steel in stock shouldn't be too small.

"You..." Odin was speechless.

No wonder Thor called him a heartless businessman.

"Besides, I don't think the Allfather, the father of the gods, would want the whole universe to know that Asgard's sole heir is a deadbeat who refuses to pay his debts, would he?"

Li Ang added insult to injury with a smile.

Odin took a deep breath, feeling that his thousands of years of self-cultivation were about to crumble at this moment.

But he had to admit that the deal... was expensive, but worth it.

Thor's improvement in strength is real and tangible.

The kind of power that can withstand the Rainbow Bridge is something that even divine artifacts might not be able to create.

If he could trade a useless ice box and a pile of ore for a super powerful successor...

Odin had calculated this very clearly in his mind.

"I only weigh 100 kilograms. Since you chose this, you must know its value."

"However, let me remind you, Uru Divine Steel is not something that ordinary people can smelt."

Odin snorted coldly, then waved his hand.

A crack appeared in the space.

Clang!

A blue box emanating a chilling aura, and a large meteorite the size of a human head with a metallic sheen, crashed heavily onto the ground.

A chill permeated the air, and a layer of frost formed on the surface of the counter.

"We're even now, greedy humans." Odin's voice was laced with resentment.

"The boss is so generous!"

Li Ang's smile was as bright as a chrysanthemum.

With a wave of his hand, he directly put the two items into his system space without even going through the inspection process.

He has no use for this thing; he just wants to collect it.

"Father, now that you're here, could you give us a little more?"

Thor's voice suddenly rang out behind Odin.

Thor rubbed his hands together, looking at Odin expectantly. "Leon has so many good things here! I want to do another ten-pull!"

Odin's projection trembled violently, as if angered.

"roll!"

Odin roared, not wanting to look at this spendthrift son any longer.

The golden light vanished instantly, and Odin's projection immediately retreated to Asgard without uttering a single harsh word, fearing that if he lingered even a second longer, he would be driven to a stroke by this filial son.

"Tsk, leaving already? How stingy."

Thor pouted in disappointment, then turned to Leon, "Can I buy on credit? I can deliver your package using the Rainbow Bridge..."

"Each person is limited to one credit opportunity at this store."

Li Ang rolled his eyes and turned around to continue sunbathing on the balcony.

Thor was taken aback. "How about I work for you?"

Li Ang didn't turn around. "Of course."

"Hey Thor, what's the working principle behind your Rainbow Bridge? Could I have a blood sample from you?"

Jane immediately approached her new colleague, her eyes gleaming with enthusiasm, and a barrage of questions kept coming out of her mouth.

Thor shuddered, and his fearless spirit, which had been unmatched even in the face of a thousand troops, vanished.

"Um... I'll go clean the windows!"

Looking at Jian, whose mind was full of questions, Li Ang rubbed his temples helplessly.

I wish I hadn't accepted this "100,000 Whys" question in the first place.

Look at Darcy Louis, so quiet and well-behaved.

Ring ring ring!

The shop door was pushed open, and Li Ang turned around in surprise.

Coulson pushed open the door and entered, his face bearing that signature gentle smile.

"Li, there seemed to be an energy reaction here just now?"

Coulson felt his worldview was being refreshed every day.

"It's nothing, just resolved a minor debt dispute." Li Ang pointed to Jane beside him. "By the way, Phil, I have a task for you."

"That woman is a top-notch astrophysicist, very intelligent, but she has a lot of questions."

"Haven't you S.H.I.E.L.D. always wanted to study the Rubik's Cube? Take her away, train her properly, and you'll definitely get a satisfactory answer."

Coulson paused, "Dr. Jane Foster? We've been keeping an eye on her on the list..."

"I agree. It's settled. I'll go for employee training." Li Ang said with a look of disgust.

Just then, a series of heavy footsteps sounded.

The shop door was pushed open again, and a corner of the trench coat stirred up a gust of wind.

A signature black braised egg walked in.

Nick Fury's single eye scanned the store before finally settling on Li Ang.

"OMG Fuck..."

Fury took a deep breath, his face as black as the bottom of a pot.

"Did I just miss something?"

"Li, why is it that alien stuff is like cabbage to you, while I can't even find anything worthwhile?"

Looking at Fury's face, which was filled with "I'm so anxious," Li Ang smiled slightly and pointed to the gashapon machine next to him.

"Don't be nervous, Director."

"We were just exchanging friendly business compliments."

"Instead of all that nonsense, how about you go for it?"

"Just got a new shipment, maybe you can win a hair growth serum that will make your hair grow back!"