Chapter 8

Outside the door, the thin Dr. Yinsen had picked up the guns left by the terrorists on the ground and started a fight with the enemy. At the moment, the loading progress of the control system was just over 50%.

Without the coordination of the control system, Tony could only be trapped in the heavy steel armor, unable to move. Anxious, he could only stare at the progress bar on the screen, praying that Yinsen would be safe in the siege of the Ten Rings.

Yinsen, who rushed out of the room with a rifle, was not as helpless as Tony feared. Despite making up his mind to let Tony escape even at the cost of his own life, Yinsen was surprised at his current state.

When facing the enemy, his body seemed to move on its own, performing all kinds of evasive maneuvers to avoid the bullets. Even if a few stray bullets hit him, they couldn't penetrate the protection of his suit. The rifle in his hand was also automated. With the automatic aiming, his index finger felt an electric current stimulus, and with a bang, the enemy in front of him was taken down with a shot between the eyes.

"Stark! Your son is really a genius, a genius greater than you! I'm going to be unstoppable today!" Yinsen shouted, not caring if Tony behind him could hear. He couldn't help but vent his excitement as he continued his fight.

This was due to the Kung Fu master chip that Mark had loaded into the suit. The data included close combat techniques from various martial arts masters, and even special forces operatives, combined with an assist system. It wasn't surprising that Yinsen could hit all his shots.

When Yinsen wiped out all the terrorists who arrived first, Tony, whose control system had finished loading, arrived behind him in full gear.

Looking at the enemy corpses on the floor, Tony's expression of surprise was evident. "Yinsen, you didn't tell me you were a sharpshooter in addition to being a scholar."

"No, no, no! Tony, this suit your son invented is truly incredible. I feel like I've been reborn today."

"This suit is awesome!" Tony now felt more regret that he hadn't worn it himself. "However, you're wrong. It's not that you've been reborn, but that we're about to get a new life!"

Tony, controlling the slightly cumbersome Mark One, protected Yinsen as they made their escape from the base. With the powerful firepower of the armor and Yinsen's mobility, they fought their way out. After successfully leaving the cave, they detonated the Ten Rings arsenal, turning the base into ruins.

"Ahhhhhhh!" Tony and Mark One crashed heavily into the sand. The strong impact caused the heavy armor to fall apart, turning into a pile of components.

On the other hand, Yinsen stood up unharmed, thanks to Mark's thoughtful design. The suit expanded like an airbag, wrapping Yinsen into a protective sphere, saving him from the impact.

"Hahahaha, I am reborn! Today, Yinsen is reborn! Uuuu—" Yinsen, regaining his freedom, knelt weakly on the sand, crying.

"Uh... not bad, but what's the matter with Yinsen? Why are you crying?" Tony, finally crawling out of the sand, looked at Yinsen, puzzled.

"I rushed out just now to buy time for you. I planned to sacrifice myself. My family was killed by them, and I thought it would be right to join them. But in the end, I survived, regained my freedom, and felt the beauty of life again. Promise me, Tony, don't waste your life and time."

"I promise you, Yinsen, this is a promise made by Tony Stark, who was reborn today."

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At the New York State Air Force Base, the military transport aircraft carrying Tony back from Afghanistan landed safely on the runway.

Yinsen did not come with him. He chose to stay in his hometown of Gulmira, hoping to contribute to its peace. Tony did not prevent Yinsen from realizing his ideals. Before leaving, he gave Yinsen the suit that Mark had designed, hoping it would help him achieve his goals.

With the help of Colonel Rhodes, Tony walked out of the aircraft. Sharp-eyed, Tony immediately spotted Mark, Pepper, and Happy waiting on the tarmac.

"Your eyes are red. Have you been crying for your boss who's been missing for so long?" Tony teased Pepper.

"These are tears of joy. I hate job hunting," Pepper retorted stiffly.

"Okay, the holiday is over."

"Father, you're too embarrassing. Wearing the protective suit I gave you and still ending up like this. Pepper couldn't eat or sleep because of you."

"And you, brat, didn't you worry about me?"

"I wasn't worried. I'm used to you not being around."

"Don't worry, no one will separate us again," Tony said, reaching out with his uninjured left hand to hug Mark.

Unexpectedly, Mark stepped back and avoided him. "Ugh, that's gross, Dad. Were you brainwashed by terrorists or tortured into doing something that's not like you?"

Tony: "#!"

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