"So what we're looking for is a 70-year-old human-shaped popsicle."

Tony concluded, while adjusting the search algorithm.

"Jarvis, set the scan parameters and look for any large metal structures, especially wreckage from World War II aircraft."

"Yes, sir."

Baji stood up, walked to the porthole, and looked down at the endless white ice field.

"Hang in there, Steve."

He said softly, "We've come to find you."

.

The Quinjet landed on the Arctic ice sheet, and the biting cold wind immediately enveloped them.

Tony put on a specially made polar armor suit.

Lin Feng then used magic to create a warm barrier around himself and Bucky.

"Jarvis, begin scanning."

Tony commanded, and a complex stream of data appeared on his armored visor.

The three split up and used different methods to search the vast ice field.

Lin Feng used his chaotic magic to probe within the ice, searching for any signs of life.

Tony's armor uses state-of-the-art scanning technology to search for metal and energy signals.

Bucky, on the other hand, used his Winter Soldier training to observe the terrain and possible crash marks.

However, after six hours of searching, they found nothing.

"Damn it!"

Tony kicked the snowdrift in frustration.

“This area is too big, it’s like looking for a needle in an iceberg.”

Bucky stood silently at the edge of an ice cliff, his eyes vacant.

Lin Feng walked to his side:

"Don't give up, Bucky. We've only just begun."

"Perhaps our intelligence was wrong."

Bucky said in a low voice.

"Perhaps he really has..."

"Hey, you two!"

Tony suddenly shouted, interrupting Bucky.

"Look over there!"

Following Tony's pointing direction, they saw a group of people and equipment on the distant ice field.

"what is that?"

Bucky squinted and asked.

Lin Feng focused his attention on observation 3.7:

"It looks like some kind of scientific expedition team."

A magnified image was displayed on Tony's mask:

"The Arctic glacier research team, judging from their equipment, should be studying ancient ice layers."

The three of them exchanged a glance and simultaneously had the same idea.

"Maybe they can help," Lin Feng said.

He knows the plot, after all.

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“Or at least we could borrow their equipment,” Tony added.

The three quickly headed towards the direction of the scientific expedition team.

As they got closer, they could see a dozen researchers dressed in heavy polar suits busily working around a huge ice-drilling device.

"Hi!"

Tony took off his helmet and waved to the research team.

"Tony Stark, perhaps you've heard of me?"

The members of the research team turned around in surprise.

Upon seeing Iron Man himself standing on the Arctic ice field, his expression quickly changed from shock to excitement.

"Mr. Stark?"

A middle-aged man who looked like the team leader stepped forward.

“I am Dr. Derek Hansen, head of the Arctic Glacier Research Group. This is truly… a pleasant surprise.”

"Dr. Hansen, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Tony shook his hand.

“These are my friends, Lin Feng and James. We are on a… private search mission.”

Dr. Hansen looked at the three of them curiously:

"In the Arctic? Searching for what?"

Lin Feng stepped forward:

"We are looking for the wreckage of a World War II aircraft. There is reason to believe it crashed in this area."

"An airplane from World War II?"

Dr. Hansen raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"This is quite rare. However, our equipment can indeed detect anomalous objects beneath the ice, primarily for studying bubbles and sediments in ancient ice layers..."

Just then, a young researcher rushed over:

"Dr. Hansen! The scanner has detected an unusual signal! There is a huge metal object about 200 meters below the ice!"

All eyes turned to the researcher.

"What kind of metallic object?" Dr. Hansen asked.

The researcher handed over a tablet computer:

"Based on its shape and size, it is very likely some kind of aircraft!"

Tony, Lin Feng, and Bucky exchanged a hopeful look.

“Dr. Hansen,”

Tony said immediately.

“I am willing to provide a substantial amount of funding for your research project if you allow us to use your equipment to mine this discovery.”

Dr. Hansen blinked:

“Mr. Stark, you mean…”

"Five million US dollars will be donated directly to your research institutions."

Tony said it bluntly.

"In addition, full compensation for all equipment damaged during the excavation process."

The members of the research team whispered among themselves in surprise.

Dr. Hansen coughed:

“This is a very generous offer, Mr. Stark. But I must point out that if this is truly a historical artifact, we need to handle it according to international agreements…”

"Of course, of course."

Tony quickly agreed to 067.

"Everything will proceed according to the rules. I just want to speed things up. Time is life, literally."

Bucky stood nervously to the side, his eyes constantly shifting between the scanned images on the tablet and Dr. Hansen.

Lin Feng gently patted his shoulder, silently conveying comfort.

Finally, Dr. Hansen nodded in agreement:

“Alright, Mr. Stark. You may use our equipment. But I would like my team to be involved throughout the entire process and document this discovery.”

“Deal.” Tony held out his hand, a smug smile on his face.

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Over the next 24 hours, activity on the ice sheet became exceptionally busy.

Tony called in more equipment and personnel.

Stark Industries helicopters constantly shuttled back and forth, transporting advanced excavation and scanning equipment.

Pakistani barely rested and stayed at the excavation site the whole time.

Lin Feng used magic to assist in the excavation, carefully melting the ice layer without damaging any objects that might be underneath.

"The scan shows we're only 20 meters from the target!"

"A technician shouted."

Everyone held their breath. As the last layer of ice was carefully removed, a huge black object gradually came into view.

"That is…"

Dr. Hansen was so surprised he was speechless.

"Schmidt's plane."

Bucky said in a low voice, his eyes gleaming with disbelief.

The outline of the plane was clearly visible in the ice.

Although it is severely deformed, it is still recognizable as a huge World War II-era aircraft.

"Jarvis, scan for vital signs."

"Tony commanded, his voice trembling slightly," he said.

"A faint life signal has been detected, sir. It is located in the cockpit area."

Bucky turned sharply to Tony, a flame of hope igniting in his eyes:

"He's still alive?"

“If Jarvis says there is a life sign, then there must be.”

Tony said firmly.

"Speed ​​up the excavation, but be extra careful!"

The members of the research team were astonished and discussed among themselves, unable to believe that someone was still alive under the ice.

"This is impossible…"

Dr. Hansen murmured.

"No one can survive under ice for seventy years..."

Lin Feng smiled slightly:

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