Chapter 1218: New Quest
With Lin Rui having already informed Rocket Raccoon and Drax of the situation, Yonduâs decision to go or not was of less consequence. In the original storyline, Yondu hadnât posed much of a threat to Ego apart from his final act of saving Star-Lord at the cost of his own life.
Lin Rui still remembered another character from this Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 storyline who played a more significant role in saving Star-Lord â Gamoraâs sister, Nebula. Nebula had arrived at Egoâs Living Planet in pursuit of Gamora, and it was there that the two sisters had reconciled and joined forces against Ego.
Yonduâs spaceship and arrow abilities had their limitations when dealing with Egoâs Living Planet. However, Nebula, who had been partially mechanized by Thanos himself, contained potent energy within her.
When they wreaked havoc on Egoâs planet, Nebula, working in tandem with Rocket, unleashed a powerful energy beam, dealing a significant blow to the core of Egoâs planet.
As long as the adolescent Groot, who had already advanced into puberty thanks to Lin Ruiâs intervention on an alien planet, could deliver those small gadgets Lin Rui had given to Rocket Raccoon to Egoâs planetâs core, those gadgets were likely to trigger an explosion of the same magnitude as in the original plot.
However, Lin Rui had overlooked a minor detail. He had previously given Groot, still in his infancy, some Elven Holy Spring Water. As a result, Groot had grown significantly and might not be able to fit into the tiny passage leading to Egoâs planetâs core, as was the case in the original plot.
If the now-grown Groot couldnât fit through, then the gadgets Lin Rui provided might not unleash as much power as expected. In other words, due to Lin Ruiâs involvement, there were many uncertainties in Star-Lordâs crisis, and Lin Rui was unsure whether their outcome would ultimately be favorable or not.
Despite overlooking some minor details, Lin Rui believed he had prepared well and was ready to leave Yondu behind to save him. Perhaps this was a result of the changes brought about by his increased power.
In the past, when he was less powerful, Lin Rui wouldnât have been so casual about certain matters, especially when it involved major plot points.
Under Lin Ruiâs persuasion, Yondu didnât ease up. Star-Lord had indeed grown up quite a bit and had become a mature captain. However, in matters of family, Star-Lord was still rather naive, especially when it came to Ego, a planet that had perfected the art of manipulation. Star-Lord would undoubtedly be susceptible.
âNo, you donât understand, Jackson. That so-called biological father of Quillâs, heâs no good person. Actually, scratch that, heâs not even a person!â Yondu shook his head, unable to accept Lin Ruiâs persuasion.
Since Ego had taken Star-Lord before Yondu could find him, Yondu needed to accelerate his journey to Egoâs home planet. Although Yondu knew that Ego was at his most powerful on his home planet, he had to go for Star-Lordâs sake.
âJackson, I know you mean well, but this situation is beyond what Star-Lord and his pals can handle. So, I wonât be going to Earth. Letâs meet again next time,â Yondu said, bidding farewell, not waiting for Lin Rui to say anything else.
Seeing Yonduâs resolute and serious demeanor, Lin Rui knew he couldnât persuade him further. It seemed that Star-Lord held quite a special place in Yonduâs heart. This ruthless leader of space pirates, who had roamed the core regions of the universe for so many years, also had his soft side, reserved for that mischievous Earth kid.
âAlright, I wonât try to convince you any further. Just be safe. Ego isnât that easy to deal with, and you better be well-prepared.â
In Yonduâs determined departure, Lin Rui could only offer him some good wishes. Moreover, now he didnât need to hide anything anymore and directly mentioned Yonduâs mission to confront Ego.
As he spoke, Lin Rui retrieved a few items from his personal space and handed them to Yondu. Although Lin Rui had previously provided Rocket Raccoon with some gadgets to deal with Ego, now that Yondu was going, Lin Rui wanted to make a contribution as well.
âThese are⊠Thank you!â Yondu accepted the items Lin Rui handed over and, after a quick assessment of their functions, earnestly expressed his gratitude.
Continuing on, Yondu, eager to pursue Star-Lord, escorted Lin Rui out. In the corridor leading to the E Grade Spaceship, Lin Rui suddenly halted.
âYondu, remember to prepare several sets of energy protective suits. Itâs always better to be safe than sorry!â Turning his head to look at Yondu, Lin Rui offered this final piece of advice.
After uttering these words, without waiting for Yondu to inquire further, Lin Rui swiftly entered the E Grade Spaceship. Before Yonduâs eyes, the door at the end of the passage quickly sealed shut, and the two spaceships swiftly separated.
Having detached from Yonduâs massive spaceship, the E Grade Spaceship executed a sharp turn and sped towards Earth.
âBetter safe than sorry?⊠Kraglin! Turn back! Weâre going after Star-Lord!â Softly repeating the last words spoken by Lin Rui, Yondu immediately issued the order to turn back.
Boom! Boom boom!
Under Yonduâs command, several massive spaceships from the pirate fleet, which had already entered Earthâs lunar orbit, swiftly changed course. They then increased their engine power, rapidly closing in on the position from which Star-Lord and his team had departed.
Standing at the forefront of the E Grade Spaceshipâs cockpit, Lin Rui watched as the several massive spaceships disappeared into the cosmic void. In his eyes, a unique gleam shimmered. This was the path Yondu had chosen, and Lin Rui had no authority to alter his decision. RĂ„ïŒźÈ±êħ
Moreover, Lin Rui had already done a great deal. At the very least, he had significantly improved the chances of Star-Lord and his team successfully dealing with Ego. The Star-Lord squad, which had faced near-certain death in the original plot, might, with Lin Ruiâs covert assistance, have a safer passage through this crisis.
As he watched the pirate fleet depart, Lin Ruiâs gaze shifted towards Earthâs direction. This beautiful planet was finally on the brink of entering the Interstellar Age of Exploration. Lin Rui believed that before long, Earthâs civilization would break free from the Nine Realms and venture into the heart of the universe.
Buzz!
âActivate Hidden Quest: Retrieve the Devourer Seed sown by Celestial Ego on Earth. Quest Duration: Two months. Quest Reward: Fifty Thousand Reward Points.â
Just as Lin Rui was contemplating Earthâs future, the voice of the system suddenly resonated in his mind. Astonishingly, Lin Rui had triggered a hidden quest related to the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 storyline!
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