Marvel: The Alchemist Just Wants a Peaceful Life...

Chapter 93 A Peaceful Daily Life (Part 1)

At this moment, Zhao Weike and Sherlock, who were sitting in the driver's seat, had no idea that the person they had brought back was not an apprentice or a girl with a story, but an "enemy" who was determined to "steal" Helen from them!

The two discussed the war along the way, and Sherlock even gave Zhao Weike a lesson on who Kingpin really was, so they didn't find it boring at all.

The vehicle soon returned to Sherlock's house and drove directly into the garage.

Because Zhao Weike's house has never been cleaned and is still in the state of being ransacked by Joseph, the couple, along with Anna, have had to temporarily stay at Sherlock's house.

The first thing to do upon arriving home was naturally to hold a so-called 'spoils division meeting'. Helen, beaming, led Doro and Anna to sit in front of a pile of gifts, constantly selecting and commenting on the gifts the two had bought.

Throughout the entire time, Zhao Weike watched the three people sitting on the floor in the living room with a smile, his eyes filled with an indescribable tenderness.

But during this cozy time, Sherlock was hiding in his studio, carefully repairing the photo album he treasured, while trying hard to recall the contents of the photos inside.

It wasn't until Helen discovered Sherlock's disappearance, quietly entered Herlock's workshop, and gently gave him a hug, that she spoke to him.

"These are just proof that memories exist, Sherlock. The truly beautiful things have always been in our hearts, haven't they? Beauty has no end, and we in the future will surely create memories that are far happier than those in the photo album."

Although her words eased Sherlock's obsession with the album that recorded his life after his time travel, he still stubbornly tried his best to repair it. Even though most of the photos were no longer clear or were just scraps of paper, Sherlock still enjoyed the process.

After restoring the photo album, Sherlock treasured it and placed it in the most prominent place in his home as a memento of his memories.

After all, as Helen said, one must always look forward.

However, this mood did not last long. After one night, when the sun rose the next day, almost no one had the mind to think about anything else.

Helen and Zhao Weike needed to tidy up their house. To make things easier, Zhao Weike not only hired a large number of cleaners, but also hired some novice cleaners through the Continental Hotel, all to make their house cleaner.

Even Anna, who had just arrived, was conscripted by Zhao Weike and sent to his house to help with chores.

As for Sherlock...

Although Sherlock wasn't forced by Zhao Weike to work as a cleaner, it didn't mean he had an easy time. On the contrary, compared to Zhao Weike and his group, Sherlock was the one who suffered the most.

Because the assassin sent by Viggo was unethical, the first thing Sherlock did upon waking up was to check his beloved car. After all, it had been hit by a bomb, so a proper check was necessary.

The good news is that, with the help of the All Things Analysis, Sherlock discovered that his car didn't need too many repairs. At most, some rubber parts needed to be replaced or repaired, and most of the rest could be fixed with sheet metal work.

These things could be easily accomplished with the help of alchemy, but it was also the first time Sherlock had learned just how ruthless Tony had been when he modified the car for him.

To put it simply, all the metal parts in Sherlock's car are made of the same material as Tony's armor!

Furthermore, in order to test the cushioning system of his armor, Tony Stark directly enlarged the prototype of the cushioning system and installed it on Sherlock's car.

This explains why, even though the car had already taken off after the bomb exploded, Zhao Weike and Sherlock inside remained unharmed.

Of course, Sherlock felt that his car was already in perfect condition and only needed to be repaired, which was not a big problem.

What truly made Sherlock go bald was Helen's Cadillac Escalade, which Zhao Weike had commissioned to modify.

That damned Zhao Weike went to great lengths to force Sherlock to modify the Cadillac Escalade into a 3D armored vehicle like Sherlock's Raptor, which nearly made Sherlock tear his hair out.

The reason is simple: Sherlock isn't Tony Stark; he can't change the unified registration of the vehicle management center with just a phone call.

Of course, it's not impossible to change, provided you accept the legendary American efficiency, which is measured in months.

Therefore, the biggest problem facing Sherlock was how to ensure that the vehicle had sufficient defensive capabilities without changing the engine or chassis number, and at the same time without increasing the weight of the vehicle!

What? You mean why Sherlock didn't change the engine?

It's very simple. With the ability of alchemy, there are actually two modification options for vehicle engines: either use alchemy to enhance the engine, or directly modify the engine into an alchemical engine.

The first type of engine enhancement is easy to solve. Sherlock just needs to study mechanical engineering and understand the technical terms in engines, such as combustion ratio and conversion rate, before he can enhance it.

As for the second option, modifying the entire engine?

Well, that's possible, but Sherlock doesn't want to become Zhao Weike's personal 4S shop. And if he really did that, all three major components would need to be modified and strengthened, otherwise, each one would be a problem.

Making a car move is, after all, a complex system, and Sherlock, a complete novice, dared not touch it casually.

So Sherlock was left with only one path: to find a way to strengthen the vehicle's exterior using magic runes and alchemical arrays, just like he did with Meow Meow Hammer!

Of course, before carrying out the reinforcements, in order to ensure that things like explosions do not damage the car's three major components, Sherlock also needs to use alchemy to create a complete set of chassis protection plates for the Cadillac Escalade, and incidentally reinforce things like the tires and shock absorbers.

So when Anna took a break in the morning and ran over to check on Sherlock, she saw him looking like a real car mechanic, covered in dust, hunched over under the car, desperately twisting a wrench.

When Sherlock was called to dinner that evening, he was found to have his left arm completely disintegrated into dozens of small mechanical arms, and he was holding a very thick book in both hands, flipping through it while pulling his hair, while the whole car was flashing with colorful lights.

Until the sun completely disappeared below the horizon, apart from Doro, who didn't do much work but was running back and forth between the two houses and still looked energetic, everyone else looked like their souls had been drained.

Chapter 94 A Peaceful Daily Life (Part 2)

Fortunately, everyone's efforts throughout the day paid off. After a whole day of work, Helen and Zhao Weike's house was finally restored to its original state, although it became somewhat empty. But as Helen put it, "out with the old, in with the new."

Meanwhile, Sherlock successfully completed the modification of Helen's car, giving the Emperor a defensive capability comparable to his own Raptor. Most importantly, the car was still a normal car, just with incredible defensive power.

Both Sherlock and Helen's family were very satisfied with today's results, but since everything had been accomplished, there was naturally a reward.

After Sherlock and Zhao Weike strongly suggested it, everyone unanimously decided to have a barbecue at the beach tomorrow!

The next morning, everyone got up very early. After shopping at the supermarket, Sherlock's Great Raptor and Helen's Bathing Emperor set off. The two families, one in a three-bedroom, two-living-room car and the other in a three-bedroom, one-living-room car, went to the beach in a grand procession and began to have a great time.

Sherlock and Zhao Weike set up a grill on the shore and engaged in a showdown between American BBQ and Chinese barbecue.

The ladies, meanwhile, wore revealing swimsuits and frolicked in the sea.

This was only the second time Anna had ever seen the sea, but it was the first time she had ever actually swam in it. If Helen hadn't been constantly encouraging and accompanying Anna, Anna would have been a little hesitant to relax in the water.

But after getting used to it, Anna had more fun than ever before, and for the first time, she found the joy that a girl her age should have.

To make things even more lively, Sherlock even used the Anywhere Door to pull Pepper Potts and Tony over.

Chili Pepper hadn't had such a happy vacation in a long time, and she was having a great time with Helen. As for Tony, he was at odds with Zhao Weike and Sherlock.

In Tony's words, neither American nor Chinese styles can compare to his own Stark BBQ.

Then Tony was thoroughly humiliated. Sherlock's Chinese barbecue, with its rich variety of dishes, perfect Maillard reaction, and complex seasonings, won first place in this barbecue competition.

If this only made Tony feel embarrassed, then Sherlock's modified Raptor and Emperor Bathing King drove Tony to madness with jealousy.

Tony had never experienced anything like having a mansion inside a car without affecting the vehicle!

What even a billionaire like him couldn't sense, a little kid and an assassin can now sense?

Of course, to save face, Tony didn't directly express his jealousy, but instead repeatedly talked to Sherlock about things like space technology.

Finally, after Tony's theoretical explanation of space folding and space compression technologies, Sherlock tossed Tony a box just like Newt's with a look of disgust. As for whether Tony could use science to decipher alchemy and learn a trick or two, Sherlock had no idea. Anyway, Tony's expression as he held the box was as if he had eaten shit.

As the sun set once again, this joyful seaside barbecue came to an end, and everyone went home to their respective mothers.

Sherlock planned to return to his peaceful daily life, but to his surprise, he was dragged out of bed by Zhao Weike early the next morning.

Anna, who was secretly laughing, was standing next to Zhao Weike.

As for why Zhao Weike did this, the reason is simple: Zhao Weike simply couldn't stand Sherlock's water-spraying gun technique and kindergarten-level fighting skills.

This 'war' made Zhao Weike clearly aware of what Sherlock might face in the future. There wasn't much he could do, but training Sherlock's shooting, fighting, and even physical strength was definitely the best help he could give Sherlock.

After listening to Zhao Weike's theory, Sherlock seemed to see those peaceful and beautiful days waving goodbye to him before turning away with unusually resolute backs.

Indeed, the days that Sherlock called hell began under Zhao Weike's supervision.

Sherlock had to get up at six o'clock in the morning and then go for a five-kilometer run with Anna as his morning exercise.

During this process, Sherlock was panting like a dead dog, his legs felt as heavy as lead, his heart was pounding like a drum, and his lungs were burning with pain. If Anna hadn't been holding him back, Sherlock wouldn't even have been able to get back.

After breakfast, they conducted combat training in the yard, with Zhao Weike acting as the coach, instructing Anna and Sherlock in sparring.

In just one morning, Sherlock was beaten so badly by Anna that he vomited three times. The longest time, he even fell to the ground and was spinning around, almost fainting.

After Sherlock finished his trembling lunch, he was greeted with shooting training with Anna.

Sherlock wasn't entirely averse to this thing, but once he actually started, the constant shaking of his hands from the morning's combat training, coupled with the pain in his shoulders and arms from shooting for so long, still caused him considerable pain.

After the sun went down, Sherlock thought he could finally rest, but what awaited him was insane physical training.

Most importantly, Anna, a girl even younger than Sherlock, had no problems all day long, and could even be said to have completely overwhelmed Sherlock. However, after a full day of training, Sherlock felt that Zhao Weike almost killed him.

It's fair to say that Anna, this little girl, was able to fight Sherlock without him using alchemy, and she could do whatever she wanted with him.

Despite Sherlock's repeated explanations that he could undergo human enhancement and transformation, even when Sherlock cried to Helen and had Doro act cute, it was all to no avail.

In Helen's words, a healthy body is the key to longevity and happiness, and she had long wanted to change Sherlock's reclusive nature.

As for the so-called human enhancement and alchemy?

In Zhao Weike's words, these are all unorthodox methods! Only the skills you memorize with your own body and the abilities you learn through your own body are truly your own!

Thus, Sherlock endured a full month of what could only be described as hellish days.

Of course, the changes are also very obvious. From being dragged back to morning exercise by Anna like a dead dog at the beginning to being able to run a full five kilometers on his own; from being beaten so badly by Anna in combat class that he couldn't tell which way was which, he gradually began to be able to exchange a few blows with Anna; from the initial water-spraying gun technique in shooting class to now being able to hit the target every time.

Even Anna was shocked by Sherlock's rapid progress.

But Sherlock was not happy at all; all he could think about was ending these hellish days as soon as possible.

When the Ancient One reappeared before Sherlock, Sherlock was so moved that tears streamed down his face.

Sherlock even swore that this was the first time in his life he had ever seen the Ancient One so 'delicate and pretty' and so 'kind and lovely'.

Of course, if the first thing the Ancient One said to Sherlock wasn't, "I see you're so engrossed in training that you even postponed your trip to Asgard by half a month."

Sherlock swore that seeing the Ancient One at this time would still be a very 'delightful' thing.

Chapter 95 The Alchemist's Asgardian Encounters (Part 1)

Sherlock was both worried and happy about the arrival of the Ancient One.

The good news is that, thanks to the arrival of the Ancient One, Sherlock finally has a legitimate and irrefutable reason to escape Zhao Weike's grueling training.

The worry is that although he escaped Zhao Weike's grueling training, he will be forced to confront Odin, the man who stole his armor.

Compared to continuing his grueling training at home with Zhao Weike and constantly enduring Anna's disdain, Sherlock would rather go and fight Odin than continue experiencing the so-called 'daily life of an assassin' at home.

Therefore, as soon as the Ancient One arrived, Sherlock greeted Zhao Weike and then happily went to find Helen to pick up Doro and take him home to Asgard together.

Gu Yi and Zhao Weike were left alone at the scene, helplessly watching Sherlock happily escape.

As for Anna, ever since she saw the Ancient One walk out of that fiery portal, her jaw has been agape, as if her worldview has been completely rebuilt yet again.

Doro never refuses anything fun like this. Although Helen was a little worried about the safety of Doro's trip to the alien world and didn't want him to take the risk, she couldn't resist Sherlock and Doro's enthusiasm and had no choice but to agree.

When Sherlock returned with Doro, the three people who were originally there couldn't help but laugh at Sherlock's appearance.

The reason is simple: for some reason, Doro insists on hiding inside Sherlock's four-dimensional pocket. The most important thing is that, not only does he want to hide inside, but he also wants to stick his little arms and head out.

So much so that when Sherlock returned, he looked just like a kangaroo mother from an animal documentary.

Seeing the three people laughing uncontrollably, Sherlock rolled his eyes so hard they almost reached the sky. He pointed at the innocent-looking Doro and complained to Zhao Weike.

"Old Zhao, please tell Helen not to let Doro watch any animal documentaries next time. Even if he does, make sure Doro stays away from marsupials!"

Hearing Sherlock's sarcastic remarks, Zhao Weike forced himself to stop laughing and replied to Sherlock.

"No, I think watching more animal documentaries will help Doro better understand the world."

After saying this, the three of them burst into laughter again, leaving Sherlock alone, staring at them with immense discomfort.

Of course, such happy times are always short-lived. After laughing for a while, Sherlock, feeling embarrassed and angry, left the scene with Doro. After all, they were going to Asgard, and Sherlock needed to prepare some gifts.

After Sherlock finished preparing, he briefly explained things to Zhao Weike and then went to the Ancient One, waiting for her to take him to Asgard.

To be honest, Sherlock had imagined countless scenarios of how the Ancient One would take him to Asgard, from the Rainbow Bridge to the secret equipment of Kamar-Taj. But what he never expected was that the Ancient One would simply wave her hand and open a portal to Asgard.

When the portal opened, Sherlock saw Heimdall, the gatekeeper of the Rainbow Bridge, almost immediately.

Heimdall, however, did not seem particularly surprised when he saw the portal. Instead, he stepped down from the platform and respectfully bowed to the Ancient One.

"The Sorcerer Supreme, welcome to Asgard."

After the Ancient One nodded to Heimdall, he led Sherlock across the portal toward Asgard.

Before the portal closed, Sherlock turned around and waved to Zhao Weike and Anna with a smug look on his face.

"Old Zhao, don't forget the study plan I made for Anna, and tell Helen and Tony that I will bring them gifts."

As Sherlock finished speaking, the portal closed, leaving Zhao Weike and Anna standing there dumbfounded, watching everything unfold.

As for Zhao Weike, he knew the Ancient One was powerful, and even knew that the Ancient One had a magical portal that could travel all over the world, but this was the first time Zhao Weike knew that the Ancient One could easily travel between stars.

Anna, however, didn't think that much about it. After Sherlock left, she looked at her master with some complicated feelings and asked cautiously.

“Master, those aliens look pretty much like us.”