Thor Gets Beaten Up

That night, Wang Bert, Damon, and Frank had a proper celebration at the farm. Wang Bert even had another match with Damon, and they nearly burned down the pasture.

After partying all night, Damon took his private jet back to New York—when he had come to Texas earlier, Master Ancient One had sent him over through a portal!

"Frank, get ready. We’re going to New Mexico tomorrow!"

Wang Bert said to Frank. Frank asked, "There really are gods there?"

"There are. What, are you scared?"

"I’m afraid he’ll disappoint me like the Devil did."

Frank burst out laughing and went off to make preparations. Ivan had taken Hero Number Two back for upgrades, and now it was time to retrieve it. After Frank left, Wang Bert took out his phone and contacted Banner. Banner said helplessly, "Since the experts all believe Hulk can be civilized, let’s give it a try!"

Wang Bert smiled. "Banner, in the future, you’ll find that this was the right decision!"

"I hope so!" Banner shook his head and hung up.

"Both Banner and Hulk are important!"

Wang Bert smiled and contacted Ivan. "Is War Abomination’s armor ready?"

"It’s finished, but it hasn’t been tested!"

Ivan said, "Also, Abomination and the Electronic Biological Brain are still in the adjustment phase!"

"Arrange testing as soon as possible!"

Wang Bert said, "War Abomination may be needed very soon!"

"Really? Then I’ll be waiting. Not just War Abomination—my new suit is waiting to make its debut too!"

Ivan said excitedly. He only had three hobbies in life: vodka, fighting, and beating up Tony!

"You’ll get your chance."

Wang Bert smiled and hung up. After thinking for a moment, he dialed Xue Ren’s number. "Blood God, Captain America is about to wake up!"

Xue Ren reported happily. Two months ago, they had dug up Captain America, and over those two months, they had been helping him restore his vitality and consciousness.

"Good. Has S.H.I.E.L.D. sent spies to your side?"

"Don’t worry, Blood God. They won’t be able to learn anything useful."

Wang Bert shook his head. "No, you misunderstood. Secretly leak the news that Captain America is about to wake up to those spies!"

Xue Ren was deeply puzzled. "Blood God, why?"

"Captain America is just a fighter in our hands, but in S.H.I.E.L.D., he’ll be a spiritual leader!"

Wang Bert said, "Leak it out and let Nick Fury fight Carter over the hunk!"

Xue Ren asked no further questions and nodded. "Yes, Blood God!"

After hanging up, Wang Bert narrowed his eyes. S.H.I.E.L.D., let’s take this slow!

There was a town in New Mexico called Puente Antiguo. That day, a blond man was sent to the hospital after a car accident and electrocution. When he woke up, he was extremely violent. Not only did he shove away the doctors, he also injured several orderlies! Naturally, the security guards weren’t about to indulge him. One tranquilizer shot later, and the man claiming to be the Son of Odin collapsed to the floor!

Since the man was so violent, the hospital naturally drew blood for testing. No one knew that the doctor drew an extra vial, then sent it to the director’s office!

Wang Bert shook the vial and said, "God’s blood doesn’t look any different from human blood!"

"That guy just now was a god?"

Frank looked as if Wang Bert had to be joking. Were gods really that weak? And he looked exactly like a human!

"A god cast down into the mortal world for training!"

As he spoke, Wang Bert absorbed the vial into his body, intending to send it back to New York for analysis later.

"You’re not going to take a sip? You’re a Vampire!"

Wang Bert shook his head. "I’ve been consuming Blackheart’s blood recently, so it wouldn’t be suitable to change flavors. Besides, there may be something wrong with this blood."

"You’re quite cautious. By the way, did you buy off that doctor?"

"No, this hospital belongs to me."

Wang Bert said, "Don’t be surprised. A quarter of the hospitals in America are run by our Blood Clan. Otherwise, where would we get so much blood? Enough of that. Let’s go find someone!"

"Who?"

"My employee!"

Inside the rental house, Jane Foster and the others, who had hit Thor with their car and then dumped him at the hospital without a second thought, were studying the pictures they had taken earlier. Just then, the doorbell rang outside.

Intern Darcy Lewis impatiently went to open the door. Standing outside were an impeccably dressed Asian man with an oddly sinister aura and a tough-looking white man! Darcy waved her hand and said, "Sorry, handsome, we’re busy right now!"

Wang Bert smiled. "All I need to do is say one sentence, and you’ll happily invite me inside!"

"Then make it one sentence. Once you’re done, I’m closing the door!"

"My surname is Wang. The Alien Research Foundation that provides funding for your research belongs to me!"

"What?"

Darcy, Jane Foster, and Dr. Erik Selvig all froze at once. A moment later, Dr. Selvig ran over with a broad smile and offered his hand. "Hello, Mr. Wang. I’m Dr. Selvig!"

Wang Bert shook his hand. "Hello!"

"Mr. Wang, please come in!"

Darcy came to her senses and hurriedly said. Jane Foster also rushed over to welcome him. This was their sugar daddy—they couldn’t offend him. After all, there weren’t many patrons this generous—meaning stupidly rich! These days, how many people were willing to invest in astronomy? "No need to be so polite!"

Wang Bert walked inside and said, "I came here for a vacation and remembered that I had invested in you, so I stopped by to take a look. Have you made any discoveries recently?"

Dr. Selvig and Jane immediately looked a little embarrassed. In a flash of inspiration, Dr. Selvig said, "We have made some discoveries. We’re studying them now."

Wang Bert said amiably, "Oh? Then continue your research. I’ll just look around."

Dr. Selvig and Jane both breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed their benefactor wasn’t dissatisfied. They had Darcy keep Wang Bert company while they continued studying the photos!

After looking at the pictures for a while, Wang Bert said to Darcy, "Miss Lewis, I never expected to find such a beautiful researcher!"

"I actually majored in political science. I’m only here for the credits!"

Seeing that Wang Bert seemed interested in her, Darcy was a little pleased, but she didn’t show it. After all, she wasn’t that kind of girl.

"I’ve never heard of it!"

Wang Bert shook his head. "I think you’d be well suited to being a star. I’m planning to start filming a TV series called ‘2 Broke Girls’ soon, and you’d be perfect for the female lead!"

"The female lead in a TV series?"

Darcy’s eyes lit up. She leaned closer and asked excitedly, "Mr. Wang, are you serious?"

Wang Bert nodded. "Of course. Did you see the recently released ‘Blade’? I invested in that film. Its box office did all right, and I’m planning to make a spin-off series!"

"You invested in ‘Blade,’ the movie that easily made over a hundred million at the box office? Mr. Wang, you’re full of surprises! You really want to make me the female lead?"

Darcy cried out. Her body was practically pressed against Wang Bert’s. That was right, she wasn’t that kind of girl—but he was offering far too much! It really was a lot. Wang Bert usually only offered supporting roles, but this time, he was offering the lead role outright!

Seeing Wang Bert and Darcy practically glued together, Dr. Selvig was a little speechless. Rich people really were good at picking up girls!

This man is being a little too generous. Could he be a scammer?

Dr. Selvig secretly thought. Just then, Jane, who had been focused on her work, suddenly pointed at a photograph and shouted, "That person is inside the storm!"

"What?"

Dr. Selvig and Darcy hurried over to the photo. Looking closely, they found that there really was a figure in it. The problem was, the picture had been taken above the storm! "We need to go back and find him immediately!"

Jane said impatiently. Dr. Selvig was about to agree when he suddenly remembered Wang Bert. He hesitated and said, "Mr. Wang, we’ve made a major discovery and need to head out!"

Wang Bert said indifferently, "Go ahead. Darcy can stay here and keep me company! Frank, go with them in case there’s any danger."

"I’d be delighted to keep you company, Mr. Wang!"

Darcy said enthusiastically. Jane was a little dumbfounded. What had happened in such a short time? Why had her intern "defected"?

Seeing this, Dr. Selvig said nothing more and drove off with Jane and Frank—the free labor—to find Thor.

As soon as they arrived at the hospital, they saw a blond man in a patient gown running toward them. It was Thor. Jane cried out in delight, "That’s him!"

Seeing Thor charge straight at them, Frank stepped forward to block Jane and Dr. Selvig. Thor thought Frank was trying to stop him, so without a word, he threw a punch! Frank snorted coldly, blocked Thor’s punch with his left arm, then smashed his right fist hard into Thor’s face. Thor couldn’t help but stagger back a step! "You dare attack the Son of Odin?"

Thor was furious and rushed forward to attack again. Frank snorted and began trading blow for blow with him.

"This guy is fierce and strong, but he has no combat sense. He only knows how to charge headfirst."

After only a few exchanges, Frank had seen through Thor completely. He shook his head, used a series of feints to trick Thor into dropping his guard, then drove an uppercut hard into Thor’s chin. Thor was sent flying backward! I actually lost to a mortal?

Bang! Thor hit the ground. He simply couldn’t accept it, and he shouted sorrowfully at the sky, "Father!"

"Huh?"

Frank froze. Was this guy calling for his daddy after getting beaten? He turned to Jane and asked, "Did I hit him too hard?"

Jane nodded. "A little!"

"I won’t lose to a mortal!"

Thor scrambled back to his feet and roared as he charged at Frank again. Frank blocked a few strikes, then kicked him flat onto the ground! Thor became even more grief-stricken and shouted again, "Father! No!"

Frank was speechless. Call him a coward, and he kept charging into battle. Say he wasn’t a coward, and he called for his daddy every time he got knocked down. What the hell was this? Thor’s fighting ability wasn’t much, but his willpower was truly impressive. He climbed back up yet again. Frank couldn’t be bothered to keep tangling with him, condensed qi into his fist, and knocked him unconscious with one punch! Yes, Frank had already learned qi. He no longer needed to put Goji Berry in his thermos!

The fight had drawn quite a crowd. Frank ignored them, slung Thor over his shoulder, and shouted to Dr. Selvig, "Let’s head back first!"

"Fine, let’s go back first!"

Seeing security guards rushing out, Dr. Selvig and Jane quickly got into the car. Soon, the group left the hospital and returned to the rental house!

Inside the rental house, Wang Bert looked at Thor, who had changed clothes and was now stuffing himself with food and drink, and asked, "You say you’re Thor of Asgard?"

"That’s right. I am Thor, Son of Odin!"

Thor nodded. He drained the beer in his cup, then slammed it forcefully onto the floor and shouted, "This is good ale! Bring me another!"

"Is there something wrong with you?"

Darcy couldn’t help snapping. She was the one responsible for cleaning up! "Asgard is just mythology! And stop smashing things!"

Jane shouted in displeasure as well. So she had rescued a lunatic. Well, a lunatic with a rather nice body! "No, Asgard is real!"

Wang Bert shook his head. "They call Earth Midgard, which means Middle-earth!"

Dr. Selvig and the others were full of question marks. Was he a lunatic too? Thor burst out laughing. "That’s right! Midgard is your Earth. I am Thor, prince of the divine realm!"

"No, you aren’t!"

Wang Bert shook his head. "The divine realm is real, but you aren’t Thor. Thor’s might shakes the Nine Realms. He is brave and invincible, and he would never be defeated by a mortal. You’re a fake!"

"What did you say?"

Thor abruptly rose to his feet and glared at Wang Bert like a lion. Frank walked over expressionlessly and said, "He’s telling the truth!"

At the sight of Frank, Thor grew even angrier. He wanted to attack, but remembered what had happened earlier and could only sit back down resentfully. As he drank, he said unwillingly, "I couldn’t beat him because my father stripped away my divine power. Otherwise, he couldn’t even withstand a single bolt of my lightning!"

Wang Bert knowingly asked, "Why did your father strip you of your divine power?"

"Because he’s a senile old fool! When faced with the Frost Giants’ provocation, not only did he refuse to strike back, he even blamed me for starting a war without permission…"

Thor cursed loudly. At this point, he still had not recognized his own mistakes! Wang Bert listened silently, while Dr. Selvig and the others kept shaking their heads. They now completely regarded Thor as a lunatic. That photograph had probably just been a coincidence!

After listening to Thor’s complaints, Frank scoffed. "Good thing you aren’t really Thor. Otherwise, if you inherited the throne, the Nine Realms would be thrown into chaos!"

"What did you say?"

Thor smashed his cup onto the floor and stood up to demand loudly. Frank said, "I’m telling the truth! You don’t even have the most basic sense of responsibility, and you think you deserve to be a prince?"

"You’re asking to die!"

Thor roared and charged at Frank. Three seconds later, he was lying on the ground, shouting mournfully, "Father!"

"Can you stop yelling for your daddy every time you lose a fight?"

Frank was speechless. Wang Bert smiled. "He’s calling for Odin!"

Darcy scoffed. "Does he really think he’s the Son of Odin?"

"I am the Son of Odin!" Thor shouted. "Once I get Mjolnir back, I’ll become the all-powerful Thor again!"

Everyone was confused. "What, Meow Meow?"

"Meow Meow Hammer, Thor’s hammer!"

Wang Bert smiled. Just as he was about to speak, there was suddenly a knock at the door.