Marvel: The Alchemist Just Wants a Peaceful Life

As for why, despite the immense popularity, the Ancient One didn't leave with Doro but instead stayed in Japan with him?

The reason is simple: it's fun!

The Ancient One has lived for so long and has never been a manager. Although Doro has not lived as long as the Ancient One, this is truly his first time singing on stage.

Therefore, both Gu Yi and Doro had a great time, even forgetting that they had only originally wanted to come to the hot springs to soak in the hot springs and enjoy a massage from the ladies.

If Sherlock hadn't appeared before them through the Anywhere Door with a dark expression, the two might have already planned to break out of Japan, leave Asia, and conquer the world.

"So, this is how you train Doro?"

After Sherlock appeared before the Ancient One with a dark expression, he pointed to Doro, who was wearing sunglasses and a gold chain and holding an adorable microphone, swaying from side to side to the music, and launched into a soul-searching question at the Ancient One.

As Sherlock's voice appeared, Doro, who had been immersed in the music, immediately threw down the microphone and rushed into Sherlock's arms.

"Human~ ...

Sherlock was very amiable when facing Doro. He caught Doro as he pounced on him steadily, and without any hesitation, he removed all of Doro's accessories and threw them on the ground. After giving the Ancient One a fierce glare, he turned around and left with Doro.

As the pink Anywhere Door disappeared in front of the Ancient One, she shrugged indifferently and muttered to herself.

"The little guy seems a bit angry. Oh well, I'll make it up to him later!"

After saying that, Gu Yi started making phone calls to her agency, and it seemed that idol Doro's acting career was going to be temporarily over.

Chapter 59 Daily Life: Sherlock's Road Trip

With Sherlock taking Doro away, Doro's idol life came to an end. Even though the agency practically begged Doro to come back when the Ancient One contacted the agency and told them the bad news, it was all in vain.

Ultimately, the Ancient One had no choice but to authorize the agency to continue operating Doro's merchandise and split the profits 50/50 with the agency.

Of course, the Ancient One wouldn't pocket the money she received; instead, she used it to improve the infrastructure of Kamar-Taj. It's likely that none of the sorcerers in Kamar-Taj ever imagined that they would one day be running a virtual idol, especially one being run in Japan.

As for Sherlock, the Ancient One had no intention of telling him, and even if Sherlock found out in the future, she would be indifferent. After all, even if Sherlock found out, given his alchemy skills, he probably wouldn't care about such 'small change'.

As for Sherlock, after returning to Los Angeles with Doro, it meant that his trip to Los Angeles had come to a complete end, and he and Doro could return to their peaceful daily life.

Aside from Pepper Potts' slight reluctance to see Sherlock leave, Tony almost unanimously agreed to Sherlock returning to his life. In Tony's words, he would fight anyone who dared to disturb Sherlock!

The reason is simple: Tony was simply fed up with Sherlock's two-faced behavior in front of him and Pepper Potts.

Damn it, this is the first time in Tony's life that he has ever been so disgusted by so-called 'green tea' girls.

However, it was clear that neither Pepper Potts nor Sherlock cared about this, and even though they both knew that Sherlock's 'green tea' persona was an act, neither of them pointed it out.

As for why?

It's simple, because Tony's vulnerable side is just too funny!

Both Sherlock and Pepper Potts never tire of watching Tony when he's on the defensive, and they even go out of their way to subtly provoke him.

It's hard to imagine how angry Tony would be if he knew about their unspoken understanding. Of course, neither Sherlock nor Pepper would ever tell Tony this.

After Sherlock set a departure date, the way he chose to leave truly surprised both Pepper Potts and Tony.

Instead of choosing the fastest plane, Sherlock decided to take his 6x6 Raptor pickup truck on a trip across the United States.

That's right, Sherlock is planning a classic American road trip with Doro!

Having transmigrated to the present day, Sherlock has spent five whole years either researching alchemy or on his way to researching alchemy, and hasn't had a chance to properly see this world yet.

Now that you're out here, why not have some fun and then go home to live a peaceful life?

Moreover, now that we're here in the US, it would be a waste of time if we didn't take a standard American road trip.

Sherlock even had Jarvis prepare the strategy guide for him.

First, Sherlock will drive north towards San Francisco, and from there he will take Lincoln Highway, the first east-west highway in the United States. This highway runs from New York in the east to San Francisco in the west. If Sherlock drives in the opposite direction, it will be almost a straight line back to New York.

Not only that, but when passing through Nevada, Sherlock even made a detour to experience Route 50, which Life magazine dubbed the loneliest highway in all of the United States.

Not only is this highway sparsely populated, but most importantly, it offers the most authentic American countryside atmosphere and numerous scenic spots along the way.

Its starting point is the renowned resort destination, Lake Tahoe, and to the east lies Nevada's only national forest park, the Great Basin National Park.

There are many attractions along the way, such as Death Valley, which once appeared in textbooks, as well as many Native American tribes and former western mining towns.

In short, this road is brimming with American style.

Even the starting point is readily available, right on California Highway 1, where Tony's mansion is located. From Tony's house, you can simply follow the road north to San Francisco, then head to Lincoln Highway from San Francisco, and then switch to Highway 50 when you enter Nevada.

Despite Tony and Pepper's reservations, Sherlock set off without hesitation.

Although Sherlock could easily have used the Anywhere Door to go home and sleep along the way, he decided against it in order to better enjoy the road trip and instead drove on with Doro as planned.

After all, thanks to the cultural symbol of road trips, there are countless road hotels in the United States.

Sherlock wasn't worried about having nowhere to stay when night fell.

Of course, if possible, Sherlock would prefer to choose a high-end hotel like the Continental Hotel.

Ignoring Tony and Pepper's worries, Sherlock waved goodbye to Doro and embarked on his journey home.

To be honest, the scenery in the US is truly unparalleled, at least on California Highway 1 from Sherlock to San Francisco.

Compared to the well-developed commercialization in China, the vast land and sparse population of the United States have resulted in a less sophisticated commercialization, thus preserving its most primal and untamed beauty.

In addition, California Highway 1 is a coastal road, so Sherlock and Doro sang songs and chatted in the car, watching the sunset and sunrise, heading straight for their destination, San Francisco.

Of course, Sherlock, the owner of the well-established American road hotel, also experienced Doro's style.

But after just one experience, Sherlock vowed he would never live in such a shabby place again, and he understood why Tony and Pepper were so worried about the road trip.

It's simple, because these kinds of roadside hotels are almost never very clean!

Wanting to be as clean, relaxed, and elegant as hotels in mainland China is just wishful thinking!

More importantly, the soundproofing of such roadside hotels is usually very poor. In addition, these places often attract girls who can't afford clothes. As a result, when night falls, the snoring and cursing caused Sherlock and Doro to check out and leave before sunrise the next day.

After this experience, Sherlock was no longer fascinated by the so-called road hotels in the movies. He drove to San Francisco overnight and stayed at the Continental Hotel for three whole days, giving his 6x6 Raptor a complete alchemical makeover.

Putting aside the powertrain, Sherlock's most significant modification was the transformation of the interior space.

They practically transformed the Raptor into a campervan with 'three bedrooms and two living rooms' while keeping its appearance unchanged, before taking Doro back on the road trip.

Chapter 60 Daily Life: The Impact of American Culture

After Sherlock packed everything up and embarked on another road trip with Doro, this time he finally felt something was right.

The modified Raptor balances comfort and a sense of style, at least making Sherlock and Doro's journey less uncomfortable.

However, when Sherlock actually embarked on this journey with Doro, he was stunned by the completely different national conditions compared to the Rabbit's country.

Well, Sherlock, who had been living in the city since his transmigration, didn't really feel the impact. But it wasn't until he embarked on a road trip that he truly experienced the immense rift within the United States.

In the United States, the reason why the so-called rural charm can remain popular is essentially because it has many supporters.

But in reality, this so-called rural charm is just a matter of self-sufficiency due to the vast land and sparse population. The quality of life is not much different from that of China in the 1980s and 90s, and may even be more backward.

Furthermore, such rural towns are inherently extremely exclusive, and there are very few towns that are open to outsiders.

Even towards Doro, whose art style is clearly different from the surroundings, the emotion shown is not curiosity but fear.

Of course, Sherlock didn't care about any of this; he was simply enjoying the scenery.

As for Doro himself, he didn't care at all; he was just a little curious as to why these people didn't like him.

Sherlock's explanation for this is that this group of people follow the experience passed down from generation to generation, and while they are conservative, they also resist new changes. They don't hate Doro, but they hate the unknown and they hate change.

Most importantly, the majority of this group are white.

There are even more extreme Amish groups who reject all modern technology and even travel by horse-drawn carriage. The men are uniformly identified by their straw hats and full beards.

In such areas, even federal police have to be cautious and dare not venture too far into these xenophobic regions.

What surprised Sherlock even more was the 'tradition' in these towns.

A policeman's child is a policeman, a butcher's child is still a butcher, and a farmer is still a farmer. Nobody seems to realize that anything is wrong with this. Many people have never even left their small town, let alone traveled abroad.

If that alone wasn't enough to surprise Sherlock, then the fact that this country, currently standing at the top of the world and claiming to be the most powerful in the world, was actually a religious state would truly astonish him.

Yes, in the United States, Christianity has almost become the state religion, and even some cults claim to be branches of Christianity. This is what shocked Sherlock.

Sherlock simply couldn't understand why these American guys went to church every week for worship and confession. Sherlock especially swore that the little confessional was the perfect place for the police to gather evidence.

It's comparable to the Mazu Mediation Room in Fujian, China.

The one on the Chinese side was established under official leadership, while the one on the American side was established by the church. The two are completely different!

The Amish, in particular, are almost a carbon copy of the Puritans from the British Isles, no, they are even more extreme than the Puritans.

After driving the entire Highway 50, Sherlock felt that his worldview had been almost completely reshaped; it was a real culture shock.

Of course, setting aside these American characteristics that are enough to make one feel incomprehensible, the scenery along the way truly captivated Sherlock.

Perhaps because he was a corporate slave in his past life, even in this life, Sherlock has an inexplicable longing for nature, and this longing reached its peak when he passed through the no-man's-land of Highway 50.

Sherlock and Doro never even drove on a proper road. The whole time they were in Tony's modified Baja mode, racing wildly through the wilderness, experiencing the legendary thrill of 'whoever lets off the gas is a coward'.

It wasn't until he truly experienced that passion that Sherlock understood why off-roading is so unforgettable for so many people.

The reason is quite simple; you'll understand once you hear just a few words.

Desert, lone smoke, lone rider, dust trail.

Doesn't that feeling of riding alone for thousands of miles immediately come to mind? Especially when you actually experience it, the thrill and sense of mission are something no man can resist.

There was a little incident involved.

Keep in mind that even in remote areas like Highway 50, there are speed limits, and state troop officers are lurking around checking speeds. If you exceed the speed limit, you'll face an American-style traffic stop.

However, the so-called speed limit only applies to the asphalt surface of the highway.

In other words, as long as you don't drive on asphalt, you can speed at will, and you can even do a stunt in front of the police. As long as your tires don't touch the asphalt, they can't do anything about it.

It's simply surreal.

Aside from the scenery and the joy of off-roading, what Sherlock and Doro found most unforgettable was probably the delicious food they ate along the way.

In the US, many places have their own unique characteristics. Apart from that damn dessert, Sherlock loves all the other dishes, especially the meat.

Almost every place has its own unique style of seasoning for meat, especially in small towns.

As for desserts.