novelraw Chapter 101. Ji Yuan: Thor, how about I pay you back with a hammer?
Chapter 101. Ji Yuan: Thor, how about I pay you back with a hammer?
Chapter 101. Ji Yuan: Thor, how about I buy you a hammer?
"Mmm, this grilled meat is delicious, this wrap is also good, and this stew is absolutely amazing, the beer is a bit lacking." Thor praised the food indistinctly while eating heartily.
"I never expected that you humans, though weak and frail, would actually have such a talent for cooking, already on par with the chefs at the Celestial Palace banquets."
Steve took a sip of water and said somewhat speechlessly, "Eating, drinking, shelter, and transportation are essential parts of life, but can you stop constantly using the word 'weak' to describe your condition?"
"Whether a person is strong or not cannot be determined solely by physical strength; the power of the spirit and will is the root of a person's strength, and right now, you are just a mortal."
Thor finished the last bite of his burrito with his beer, gave a satisfied burp, and said nonchalantly, "I was just stating the facts."
What good is a strong will if you lack physical strength? How can you protect your homeland, how can you protect the people you care about?
"Pfft." Steve couldn't help but laugh out loud, placing Thor's hammer on the table at the same time. "Sometimes I really wonder if you haven't used your brain in a long time."
"Humans can use tools and weapons; the difference lies in the kind of person who wields them. Aren't the gods of your Asgard the same?"
"Without the spirit and will to match power, all that's left is disaster and exile. Do you agree with me? The words 'God of the Hammer, God of the Hammer' struck Thor's heart like a dull thud. His chest tightened, and he couldn't muster any strength. There was no way to refute that."
"Can we stop talking about this? What should we be doing now? I think we shouldn't be here listening to your mockery. There's still a war going on in Asgard."
"Can you please stop bringing up war? A true king does not like war. It is always the civilians who suffer in war. Besides, your father has enough confidence to quell everything since he exiled you. He does not need your help."
"Impossible!" Thor roared, his voice so loud it shook the plates on the table. "I am the most powerful warrior of Asgard, I have achieved countless victories, and the power of my hammer can shatter any enemy!"
Steve rubbed his ears helplessly. "Can you stop being so dramatic? No matter how much you say, you'll still be exiled. You don't believe me?"
How could I not trust your father? Or have you long harbored ambitions to usurp the throne?
"Well—" Torton was momentarily speechless. He couldn't just say such things. "Don't talk nonsense. This is just me, an Asgardian prince, worrying about the safety of Asgard."
Steve glanced at Thor with interest. This Thor wasn't as stupid as he seemed. He knew what to say and what not to say. Maybe he just hadn't used his brain for too long?
He took a sip of tea and continued, "Come on, let's go back to the room. I'm waiting for the messenger of the gods to arrive. He told me that you seem safe, but you're actually in great danger."
After saying that, he walked in another direction.
Thormo stroked his chin, thinking, "I am Thor, the God of Thunder, the son of the Allfather. In these nine realms, who dares to kill me? Who can kill me? It seems this so-called messenger of the gods is a bit of a fraud; he doesn't even know this."
He followed Steve upstairs, eagerly anticipating what this so-called messenger of the gods was all about.
Steve led Thor a short distance. Because Mjolnir had been raised, some of the personnel at the temporary base had been transferred out, leaving only Coulson, Natasha, some researchers, and a group of historians and mythologists.
A living alien, a real entity from mythology, is well worth studying, whether it's establishing diplomatic relations with extraterrestrials or exploring historical remnants.
Entering the room prepared for him by S.H.I.E.L.D., Steve's thoughts filled the room, followed by several soft explosions.
This means that the listening and monitoring equipment installed in the room was destroyed.
He glanced around the room and sighed inwardly. Fury's actions were utterly disgusting; even knowing he would be discovered, he would still do it—it was truly repulsive.
After Thor entered the room, Steve locked the door with a click.
Thor suddenly crossed his arms over his chest and cried out in panic, "Steve, what are you doing? The warriors of Asgard would rather die than accept such an insult!"
Steve's face immediately darkened: "What are you thinking? Is this how the Protoss think? I'm just trying to prevent others from interrupting our discussion; I'm not interested in you."
Thor shrank back, clearly doubting the veracity of the statement. Leaning against the wall, he muttered, "You've closed the door, how can he get in?"
"Listen to him—"
Before Steve could finish speaking, a ripple appeared in the void, and a circular portal appeared in the room.
Ji Yuan with a smile on his face, Wanda eating cake close to him, Peter with wet hair but bright eyes, and Pietro with an ugly expression.
And then, a scene of Little Swallow, floating in the air and striking a pose in his white coat, and a vast ocean appeared before Steve and Thor.
"Steve, I'm here." Ji Yuan greeted them and led everyone out of the portal.
"Did you just finish training?" Steve walked up and glanced at Peter.
"Yes, Peter is doing very well; he has already begun to grasp how to control his power."
"So fast? Peter, you're amazing, you deserve praise." Steve was genuinely happy for Peter.
Peter scratched his head sheepishly. "It's all thanks to Mr. Ji Yuan. I had my doubts about him before, even though the training was indeed a tiny bit dangerous."
"Anyway, any improvement is good. Let me introduce you to those of you who don't know the situation. This is Thor, the hammer of Asgard, from another world. Perhaps we will meet often in the future and even fight evil together."
"Oh, hello Mr. Thor." Peter greeted him cheerfully, and Pietro, his gloom from the failed magic spell, also surrounded the god of thunder. He was an alien; it was the first time they had ever met one.
Wanda, however, showed little interest and stood quietly beside Ji Yuan.
Steve then introduced the names of the group one by one, with a particular focus on Ji Yuan.
"Hello, Thor, it's a pleasure to meet you." Ji Yuan extended his hand with ill intent.
Thor slowly extended his hand, which trembled slightly for some reason: "Hello, Dr. Ji Yuan, no, Master Ji Yuan, it's a pleasure to meet you."
He abruptly withdrew his hand after the slightest contact. He now admitted that his own knowledge was too shallow and that he should not have been disrespectful to the God of Light.
In fact, Thor was initially very confused, because although his father, the king, had withdrawn his divine power, he had enhanced his eyesight and perception.
This is why he was willing to answer Steve in the first place. In his perception, the power contained within Steve's body was terrifying to the extreme, and it was getting stronger every second, even more terrifying than the essence of the Asgardian gods.
Now he finally understood why the Father of Gods was called the Father of Gods—it was because of his supreme wisdom and keen insight.
Thor's admiration for Odin has reached an unprecedented level. He realized that his father loved him and was worried that he might offend people and get into danger.
In his heightened perception, this divine messenger named Ji Yuan was terrifying to an unimaginable degree; his existence seemed to be the universe itself, and he felt even more powerful than his father.
He doesn't exist in our perception; he can only be observed with the naked eye.
The absolute sense of suppression on a life level was enough to shake one's mind. Although this benevolent messenger did not release any aura, the absolute crushing power of his status rendered him utterly devoid of any fighting spirit. The so-called Thor seemed like a joke.
One can know the whole picture from a single spot.
If the messengers of the gods are this powerful, then what level must the gods behind them be?
Thor had completely understood. He comprehended the Allfather's thoughts and exclaimed in his heart, "So that's it! So that's it! Father knew all along that there were powerful beings on Earth. He sent me here to find an opportunity to become stronger. No wonder I came to this remote place, Midgard."
Ji Yuan glanced at Thor with a puzzled look, not understanding why his eyes had suddenly become somewhat fanatical, but he didn't use his mind-reading ability.
He has always respected the privacy of others and would not use mind-reading unless absolutely necessary.
Ignoring the strange Thor, he looked at Steve: "Steve, lend me the hammer. I need to test the capabilities of my latest research, which are related to a super project."
Steve nodded and handed the hammer to Ji Yuan without hesitation. As for whether he could lift it, that was obvious.
Ji Yuan easily picked up the hammer. Couldn't he lift it? That was out of the question. Whether the hammer acknowledged his ability or not, he could easily lift it; it was an absolute crushing force, regardless of any recognition or approval.
He placed the hammer to his lips and began to chant: "Whoever is worthy to lift this hammer will be blessed by the light; wherever there is light in any sense, he will be invincible! He will be unstoppable!"
The words fell.
Light! Endless light surged into the room, bright but not blinding, and powerful energy rushed wildly into Mjolnir.
A strange thought seemed to enter everyone's ears, a mixture of pain and excitement: "It's going to explode!!!"
With a light tap of his fingertip, Ji Yuan caused the light to merge into the hammer in an instant, completely changing its shape.
The powerful Uru metal melted into liquid, and the hammer handle, crafted from the World Tree branch, fused with the molten metal. The entire hammer turned into a pool of liquid, which then slowly solidified, eventually becoming a white sphere with strange patterns.
The sphere flew into Steve's hand, slowly taking shape, eventually becoming a shield that even exuded a sense of joy.
Ji Yuan awkwardly touched his chin, looking at Thor whose mouth was agape in disbelief and whose body was completely frozen: "How about I get you another hammer just like it?"