American comic: Checking in, Gwen in black stockings rolls her eyes.

It was as if a small part of the two Winter Soldiers and their weapons had been wiped off reality.

Only the lingering energy and distorted air remained...

The last line of defense was completely breached.

"rush!"

Lin Feng shouted again, his voice hoarse from releasing his energy to the limit.

Without any hesitation, the three of them used their last bit of strength to sprint towards the opened exit at full speed.

Just as they rushed out the door, a deafening roar came from behind them.

The entire Hydra base erupted from within.

A massive fireball shot into the sky, and the scorching shockwave, like an invisible giant hand, hurled them dozens of meters away, slamming them heavily to the ground.

Rolling, impact, followed by a brief period of tinnitus and a feeling of suffocation.

Lin Feng was the first to struggle to his feet, shaking his head.

The depletion of chaotic energy left him feeling weak, but his body's recovery ability far exceeded that of ordinary people.

He looked at Natasha and Tony, who were equally disheveled.

Natasha clutched her shoulder, a trace of blood at the corner of her mouth, but her eyes remained sharp.

Tony's Iron Man suit was mostly destroyed in the impact.

This shows how terrifying the previous attack was!

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190: Nick Fury is furious?

It revealed Tony Stark himself, wearing a tight-fitting combat suit, his face covered in fatigue and oil stains.

"Cough cough..."

Natasha coughed violently a few times before catching her breath.

Looking back at the base that had been completely reduced to a sea of ​​fire and ruins.

"We...succeeded."

Lin Feng silently sheathed his twin swords, the purple energy on the blades completely disappearing.

He looked at his wounded but unyielding companions beside him and said:

"Whatever awaits us ahead, we will face it together."

Upon hearing this, Natasha turned to look at Lin Feng, then at Tony, a hint of warmth and gratitude flashing in her eyes.

Despite her aches and pains and exhaustion, her eyes remained as firm as ever.

Yes, together.

She took a soft breath and asked.

"So where should we go now? This place will soon be surrounded by officials."

Tony Stark's face broke into his signature expression.

A smile that carried a hint of cynicism yet seemed exceptionally reliable at that moment.

"Well... I happen to have a place with top-notch security, great scenery, and most importantly, enough space and resources for us to catch our breath and plan our next move."

He winked at Lin Feng and Natasha.

"Stark Tower, or Avengers Tower, call it whatever you like. You're welcome to visit anytime. I don't think anyone will dare to break in and arrest someone without my permission for the time being."

The roar of helicopter rotors could be heard in the distant sky.

Those were the evacuation vehicles arranged by Fury, which finally broke through the possible blockade and came to pick them up.

Lin Feng, Natasha, and Tony exchanged a smile.

Exhaustion, pain, confusion—all sorts of negative emotions seemed to be temporarily suppressed at this moment.

They knew that destroying the base was merely severing one of Hydra's tentacles.

This massive evil organization is far from being eradicated.

Greater challenges and tougher battles await them ahead.

But this brief victory, along with the trustworthy comrades around them, gave them the courage to keep going.

This is just the beginning.

.

As night deepened, a specially modified Stark Industries helicopter with stealth capabilities landed smoothly in the heart of Manhattan, New York.

On the helipad atop Stark Tower.

Soft lighting outlines the silhouette of this modern building, creating a striking contrast with the hustle and bustle of the city below.

The hatch opened, and Tony Stark jumped out first.

He had changed into casual clothes, but the fatigue on his face was still visible.

Following closely behind 050 are Natasha Romanov and Lin Feng.

Natasha also changed her clothes, wearing a simple black tight-fitting T-shirt and jeans that accentuated her athletic figure.

But a lingering worry still lingered between his brows.

Lin Feng remained calm and composed.

It was as if the previous fierce battle had not left many marks on him, except that his eyes were more profound than usual.

"Welcome to my aerial fortress."

Tony spread his arms wide, speaking with a hint of smugness.

"The best view in all of New York, equipped with the latest security system, and coffee and donuts available 24/7."

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191: The Immortality Project! Ascension?!

"Of course, the cellar is always open if you need something stronger."

Natasha looked around.

The modern design and the panoramic city night view are truly breathtaking.

But this could not completely dispel the gloom in her heart.

"Thank you, Tony. But we both know this is only temporary."

she said softly.

“Once the news of Hydra’s infiltration of S.H.I.E.L.D. is confirmed through official channels, the three of us… especially Fury and those other former S.H.I.E.L.D. executives who have ‘come back to life’, will immediately become wanted persons worldwide. We will be labeled as traitors and fugitives.”

Tony walked to the edge of the tarmac, looked down at the dazzling city below, and shrugged.

"Maybe. But at least here, you're safe. I have the best legal team in the world, and enough influence to make certain departments think twice. Trying to mess with my friends, Tony Stark, won't be so easy."

He turned around, looked at Natasha, and then glanced at Lin Feng beside him, his tone somewhat teasing.

“Especially you, Natasha. With me here, I guarantee no one can take you away from here.”

Natasha smiled faintly, a hint of gratitude in her eyes.

But her gaze shifted to Lin Feng, a complex emotion flickering in her eyes.

There seems to be a certain dependence and...emotion mixed in with it.

"Thank you for your kindness, Tony. However, I think I already have someone protecting me."

This pointed remark, coupled with the way she looked at Lin Feng, was quite telling.

It made the air instantly become somewhat subtle.

Tony Stark's smile froze for a moment.

He then exaggeratedly clutched his chest, making a "suddenly struck" expression:

"Oh! What did I just hear? Was that the sound of a heart breaking? Or the sound of freshly baked dog food being thrown in my face? Hey, Lin, you're quick on the uptake!"

Lin Feng simply smiled faintly, neither responding to Tony's teasing nor denying Natasha's words.

He walked over to Natasha, gently patted her shoulder, and silently conveyed comfort and support.

The three of them entered the elevator, which descended smoothly.

Tony began to launch into a long-winded introduction to the building's various facilities, from high-tech laboratories to luxurious entertainment areas, attempting to liven up the atmosphere in his usual way.

Natasha responded occasionally, but her mind was clearly elsewhere. Lin Feng, on the other hand, listened quietly and observed.

The elevator stopped at a floor that was clearly Tony's private living area.

The interior design is modern and luxurious, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning views of the city lights.

"Alright, you two can find somewhere to rest. Jarvis... oh no, it's Friday now... Friday, prepare the best rooms for our guests."

Tony stretched, feeling extremely tired from the previous battle and the subsequent travel.

"I need to go to the lab for a while. I have some new 'toys' to study, and I'll also see if I can extract anything useful from the data I got from the Hydra base. You can do as you please. Just let me know if you need anything on Friday."

After saying that, Tony walked towards his research lab without looking back.

That was his true haven and source of strength.

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192: Hell's Kitchen! Natasha is stunned!

For him, scientific research is both work and a way to heal.

Only Lin Feng and Natasha remained in the living room.

The atmosphere became quiet for a moment, with only the faint sounds of the distant city drifting through the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Natasha walked to the window, gazing at the sea of ​​lights and traffic below, which resembled a galaxy. After a moment of silence, she spoke softly:

"Lin Feng, what should we do next?"

There was a hint of confusion in her voice.

S.H.I.E.L.D. was central to her past life and identity.

Despite being full of deception and danger, it was a world familiar to 050.

Now, the world has collapsed.

She became a homeless fugitive, her future uncertain.

Although Lin Feng's presence made her feel more at ease than ever before, she was still confused about the future.

Lin Feng walked to her side and stood beside her, both of them looking out the window.

"The era of S.H.I.E.L.D. is over, Natasha. But that doesn't mean your fight is over. Hydra is still around, and the world still needs people to protect those who cannot protect themselves."

"Guardian?" (agdh)

Natasha laughed self-deprecatingly.

“We can barely protect ourselves now. Fury wants to rebuild trust, but how easy is that? We carry the original sin of S.H.I.E.L.D., and we will be suspected and hunted wherever we go.”

"So we need a fresh start, a new identity, a new... 'home'."

Lin Feng turned his head and looked at Natasha with a serious and sincere gaze.

Natasha met his gaze, and a thought struck her:

"A new home?"

"Yes."

Lin Feng said slowly.