People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

The Ancient One sighed and said, "It's not just about being powerful, it's more about... their numbers are not small..."

"What?! What... what should we do?"

“There will be a solution. We won’t encounter a crisis anytime soon, and we have plenty of time to deal with it… Tony, I’m more concerned about where your friends are.”

After a moment of hesitation, Tony said in a deep voice, "Ancient One, I'm willing to believe you, but I still hope you can promise me that you won't tell anyone about this. I mean anyone, because this matter is too important."

The Ancient One paused for a moment. Normally, the Ancient One wouldn't need to act this way just because Tony was an ordinary human. What was so special about his friend that warranted such a reaction? But remembering what Tony's friend had said before, the Ancient One became serious.

“Okay, I assure you, no living being will ever get this secret from me.”

Tony nodded and said, "My friends aren't in this world. Don't be surprised, they're not dead, they're in another world."

Gu Yi paused for a moment and said, "Another parallel world?"

"No, it's over there. Our world and all the parallel worlds are one world. But that other world is no longer here. It's a restaurant. The owner and I are friends. He's very powerful and a very nice person. And his restaurant only opens at night."

The Ancient One said in disbelief, "Tony, do you know what you're saying? This...this is shocking! And...and those two people who were talking earlier..."

Tony swallowed hard and said, "You might not believe it, but one of these two ladies is Lucifer, the Queen of Hell from that shopkeeper's world—yes, the Lucifer from mythology—and the other is a dimensional witch who can travel between any dimensions. She also seems to be able to manipulate time and has very strong magic. She is from another world."

The Ancient One exclaimed in disbelief, "This... dimension?! Time?! Lucifer?! This... this is truly astonishing... Tony, I think you need to explain this to me properly from beginning to end; it's very important to us..."

"That's exactly what I was planning. In fact, these two are the women of the shop manager I told you about, that is, the boss's wives..."

"This...this store manager is crucial; it looks like I'll have a good time..."

"We will all have a good harvest..."

"You are right..."

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Chapter 58 The Ancient One's Seriousness: The Lazier You Are, the More Hopeless You Become (Please Subscribe~)

For the next period of time, Tony put on a show of his oratory skills, and the Ancient One listened with occasional expressions of surprise and admiration.

"You mean there's a creature in your house that doesn't belong to this world?"

Tony nodded and said, "Yes, it's Pokémon, an Abra. Abra can evolve into Alakazam. Alakazam's intelligence will surpass the processing speed of the most advanced computer, but that's not the key point. The key point is that it can use psychic powers."

The Ancient One paused for a moment, then exclaimed in surprise, "What? Telekinesis?! Tony... you're a believer in technology, you should know how powerful telekinesis is..."

Tony nodded and said, "Yes, the powers of these Pokémon are very interesting. Like Pikachu, it can unleash 100,000 volts! The effect of 100,000 volts coming from a rodent is amazing..."

Gu Yi breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Yes, you're right. So, you now have an assistant by your side who can grow into someone who can use terrifying telekinesis and possesses super intelligence and learning abilities?"

"Yes, I'm really looking forward to it. To be honest, if I didn't know about these extraterrestrial life forms and powerful enemies, I would already consider Casey my family. And Casey is very intelligent, even though all it can do is teleport..."

"Teleportation? This skill is powerful in some ways and weak in others, but any kind of power can be useful in a critical moment, Tony... I got a few things from what you just said and I want to confirm them with you."

Tony said softly, "Please speak. Since I'm willing to share this secret, I hope we can be allies who work together for world peace and security."

Gu Yi smiled and said, "Hmm... I'm glad you said that. My first question is, Tony, you've connected our world with the store, right?"

Tony paused for a moment before nodding and saying, "Yes, I don't deny that, and there's no need to deny it."

The Ancient One said in a deep voice, "Are you really so sure they're friends and not enemies? Their power isn't weak, it's even quite strong. If..."

Tony thought for a moment and said, "Ancient One, I don't have many true friends, but Bai Yu is one of them. He has helped me a lot and given me a lot of guidance. In fact, in my mind, Bai Yu's trustworthiness is second only to Pepper Potts."

The Ancient One thought for a moment and said, "In fact, what you said was very sincere, and from what you said, we have been in contact for a long time, but they have not made any move. This also shows that they are probably not bad people."

“I’m glad you’re willing to believe me.”

"It's about believing in hope..."

Tony was taken aback by the Ancient One's words. He asked in confusion, "Hope?"

The Ancient One nodded and said, "Yes, Tony, you need to know that our enemies are not limited to those we know right now. No one knows if there will be even stronger enemies, such as those who can destroy this planet or even a galaxy in an instant with a single thought, and so on."

Tony said with a somewhat complicated expression, "I know... I know what you mean... Ancient One, to be honest, I'm still very happy that you have such a high opinion of me."

Gu Yi sighed and said, "The second thing is, I hope I can know just how strong Mr. Bai Yu is?"

Tony said with a somewhat complicated expression, "I don't know if you'll believe me, but I can say with absolute certainty that, as far as I know, Bai Yu is invincible..."

"Huh?! Invincible?! Tony! Do you know what invincibility means?"

"I know..."

Gu Yi still couldn't believe it and said, "When you say invincible, do you mean an attack that no one can block, or a defense that can't be broken, or...?"

Tony sighed and said, "The Ancient One is truly invincible. All the decorations in the White Feather Shop are also invincible, just like NPCs in a game. No matter how you hit him, it won't cause any damage, but his attack power is a complete question mark."

After a long pause, the Ancient One nodded and said, "If this is true, it would be an ally of immeasurable value for us, Tony. Perhaps your decision to connect the worlds really was the right one..."

Tony sighed and said, "Actually, I've never regretted it either, so Ancient One, I guess you'd also like to go to the store and take a look, right?"

Gu Yi smiled and said, "Yes, whether for safety or out of my own curiosity, I definitely want to go and see it. But I regret that I can't right now because I have some things to do."

"what?"

The Ancient One said softly, "I need to suppress an evil force, and... I want to try to contact Asgard, but even if I do, I can't make a big fuss about it now."

Tony nodded and said, "Yes, you're right. So how long will it take exactly? I'll let Pepper know in advance so she can go to the store and let me know."

"Seven days. I will try my best to contact Asgard within seven days. If I can't get in touch with them, then I can only wait for Asgard to come to this planet on their own."

Tony was stunned and said in disbelief, "They're coming?! God is coming?!"

"Don't worry, there's no major threat, and it's most likely friendly..."

"What about the low probability?"

The Ancient One smiled and said, "Tony... the precision of science is perfectly embodied in you. Don't worry, that small probability refers to a portion of the Asgardians who might cause trouble, but in terms of power, it doesn't need to reach a particularly dangerous level."

"Hmm...I understand...So, when are you planning to depart, Ancient One?"

"Now, hope is becoming increasingly faint because of laziness."

Tony nodded and said softly, "Okay, good luck."

"That's natural, because it's one of the best pieces of news I've heard in my long life..."

"Today is also the most peaceful day I've had in days."

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Chapter 59 Tony's Surprise, the Ancient One's Premonition (Please Subscribe~)

After the Ancient One left, Tony breathed a sigh of relief before turning back to his book. Tony had been genuinely astonished when he first saw the Ancient One.

Tony, wearing Iron Man armor, headed towards the snow-capped mountain. He didn't fly; he walked instead, because he needed to conserve energy. He only flew for a short distance on slopes that were impossible to climb.

But after walking for a short while, they saw a person wearing a yellow robe approaching. Tony immediately rushed over, and the yellow-robed monk was also stunned for a moment.

"I can't believe there are actually people in this freezing cold place..."

The monk in the yellow robe paused for a moment, about to speak, when Tony said, "Hello friend, I am..."

"Tony Stark... the owner of Stark Industries."

Tony paused for a moment, then laughed and said, "Hey! Has my Stark Industries and my name become famous in this freezing place?"

The monk in the yellow robe said calmly, "No, I have never left this place, so naturally I don't know. It was the Supreme Master who broke the law who guided me here to welcome you."

"I thought... Hey! Dude! Wait, wait... What did you say? The Sorcerer Supreme?!"

The monk nodded and said, “That’s right, I can sense that you have many questions, but the great Supreme Master will give you the answers and guide you….”

Tony couldn't believe it was true, but thinking of what Lucifer and Yuuko Ichihara had said, he had to believe that magic really existed in this world, and it sounded incredible—the Sorcerer Supreme!

You should know that the beef pizza and supreme pizza at pizzerias aren't just called supreme because of one word; they really put beef pizza far ahead of the competition.

The monk in the yellow robe turned away and stopped talking. Tony was about to speak when a golden halo suddenly appeared before him. Tony looked at him in disbelief and said, "What... what is this?"

"His Holiness the Venerable Master said... Follow me, and all your doubts will eventually be resolved."

The yellow-robed monk walked over as he spoke, and Tony hesitated for a moment before instinctively following him. He felt he had to go to the other side of the halo and see the Sorcerer Supreme.

After Tony crossed the light circle, the place was no longer a frozen wasteland, but rather a palace-like place with distinct racial characteristics. Tony looked around and then saw the monk from before. He bowed slightly and said softly, "The great Sorcerer Supreme, Tony Stark has brought you here."

"You may leave..." (Because many people don't read the comics, but have only seen the movie, they consider the Koichi in the book to be a woman.)

Upon hearing this voice, Tony turned around and saw a woman with a hood and rolled-up sleeves walking towards him, exuding an indescribable elegance.

Tony knew very well that this woman was his target. He didn't remove his armor; this was his confidence. Tony said in a deep voice, "Hello, ma'am, I am Tony Stark..."

"That title does sound really strange... Tony Stark, I knew you would come, it was expected, but I didn't expect you to arrive so early."

Tony paused for a moment, then asked in confusion, "You knew I was coming here?"

"Yes, a subtle change has suddenly occurred in this world, and it is for the better. I can guess that someone will come to me, and I can deduce that it will be you."

Tony nodded and said, "I want to know... is magic real?"

The woman smiled, walked up to Tony Stark, and placed her hand on his chest. The next moment, Tony felt something was wrong. Upon closer inspection, Tony saw that his body was still standing in the same spot, but he had floated out of his body. He didn't know if this was an out-of-body experience, but he knew it was amazing.

Tony's lack of surprise also surprised the woman, but it only made her more interested. She felt like she had regained control of her body even before Tony returned.

"This is amazing! What is this? A soul?"

"You could say that if you could understand it more easily, but it's just too interesting to hear the word 'soul' coming from the mouth of a tech genius."

Tony Stark nodded and said, "You're right. From the moment I decided to come here, I began to believe in these things, no... maybe even earlier."

As the woman spoke, she took off her hood. Normally, short hair would make most women look bad, but this woman, while not particularly stunning in appearance and somewhat thin, and not wearing any designer clothes, possessed a natural elegance and a serene charm.

Tony asked in confusion, "Are you the Sorcerer Supreme?"

The woman smiled and said, "Although there's nothing to boast about, it's true. I am the Ancient One, and I know why you came. You came to resist and protect."

Tony paused for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes, Ancient One, you really see things very clearly."

Gu Yi smiled and said, "I don't think you've come here seeking to fight evil."

Tony shook his head with a serious expression and said, "I used to think that there was only evil in this world, and that mutants were the most powerful beings. I thought I could completely eliminate them by constantly advancing my technology, but I've discovered that's not the case..."

Gu Yi smiled and said, "I'm very curious to know what you've discovered?"

Tony swallowed hard and said, "I know this sounds crazy, and you might not believe it, Ancient One, but it's true. There are many extraordinary powers in this world..."

A flicker of surprise crossed the Ancient One's eyes. Indeed, there were beings of extraordinary stature—she was one of them. However, if they remained secluded from the world, few would know of them. Tony shouldn't be among those few. Just as the Ancient One was about to speak, she heard Tony say in a deep voice, "And extraterrestrial life... a great many extraterrestrial beings..."

Gu Yi frowned. Extraterrestrial life is, to put it bluntly, aliens. For a technological genius to say that aliens exist contradicts his own beliefs. Tony spoke so seriously and said that there are many of them, so Tony must know a lot of things that he shouldn't know or that he shouldn't know yet.

"I think we need to have a serious talk..."

That's exactly what I was thinking...

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Chapter Sixty: Tony Learns Magic, and His Confrontation with the Ancient One (Please Subscribe!)

The Ancient One was genuinely surprised to hear the words "superhuman power" and "extraterrestrial life" from Tony. She knew that one day she would need earthly power and friendship, but she didn't expect the discussion about protection to return so quickly.

The Ancient One said in a deep voice, "Mr. Stark, I want to know whether you discovered it yourself or someone told you."

Tony sighed and said, "From your tone, I can confirm that there are indeed superhuman powers and extraterrestrial life... My friend told me that they also have magic."

Gu Yi was taken aback. It wasn't surprising that he knew magic, but how powerful could the people Tony knew who knew magic, or even those who knew magic at this time, be? How could they detect so many things?

The Ancient One suddenly remembered the powerful magic she had sensed not long ago, and a look of realization flashed in her eyes. She said softly, "Mr. Stark, your friend seems to be very interesting."

Tony nodded and said, "Yes, you're right. They're all very nice people, so my standards for making friends have become much higher now."

"Birds of a feather flock together; people of similar tastes group together—that's perfectly normal..."

Tony nodded, thought for a moment, and then said softly, "Ancient One, may I ask a question..."

The Ancient One chuckled and said, "Let me guess... to put it simply... you want to ask me if I'm a good person or a bad person, right?"

Tony wouldn't be so foolish as to ask someone if they're a good person or a bad person; that would be too stupid. But the Ancient One had already said it was just a simple summary, so it was clear that Tony's thoughts had been seen through. Tony did indeed need to confirm things properly.

If he's a good guy, Tony can have a good chat with him. If he's a bad guy, he'll have to start destroying the data and figure out how to survive until nightfall so he can go back to the store.

The Ancient One smiled and said, "I have withstood danger for an unknown amount of time... You only need to know that my opponent is darkness, while my heart is turned towards the light..."

Tony paused for a moment, a hint of respect flashing in his eyes. Clearly, Tony recognized that the Ancient One, the Sorcerer Supreme, had been protecting the world and fighting powerful enemies for an unknown period of time.

Tony nodded and said, "I'm very fortunate..."