The sun scorched the grains of sand.

The yellow sand carried waves of heat, and the stifling air seemed capable of igniting everything.

Two figures were madly sprinting through the desert.

With every step, they kicked up a cloud of sand.

"Luo, I still don't quite understand your calculation formula."

Peter removed his mask and spat out a mouthful of sand.

After all, this place was deserted; no one would see him even if he didn't wear a mask.

"Huff..."

Luo Mang slowed his pace, exhaling slightly.

"The coordinates where Tony was kidnapped, combined with the intelligence the military first responded to.

Finally, adding the fragments of information provided by Pepper and the timing of Tony's incident."

Luo Mang muttered, looking at a black dot appearing in the distance.

"So the final result is that Tony must be here.

We've arrived, Peter."

If ordinary people saw the speed at which they were running, they would definitely widen their eyes and shout 'Superman.'

In no time, the distant black dot appeared right before them.

Looking at the weapons piled outside the cave, with 'Stark Industries' sprayed on them, Luo Mang was certain.

He took off his white shirt and neatly placed it on the sand, revealing his dark green heavy armor.

"I only brought one piece of clothing. I don't want it destroyed later."

Satisfied with how neatly his shirt was folded, Luo Mang nodded.

"Alright, Peter.

Since this is an 'outdoor internship,' don't keep May waiting at home."

"Of course, Luo."

Peter put his mask back on. Perhaps he wasn't worried about exposure, but Peter still had Aunt May as his weakness, and he didn't want her to get hurt again.

Luo Mang and Peter infiltrated the camp, their primary mission to ensure Stark's safety.

The regenerative... Lizard Serum granted Luo Mang abilities somewhat similar to Peter's.

A controllable claw structure allowed Luo Mang to climb any surface.

His strong adaptability, camouflage, and sensory abilities provided excellent infiltration capabilities.

His agile form and immense strength enabled Luo Mang to easily crush metal, let alone human bones.

They bypassed the guards and entered the cave, silently climbing above the patrolling guards.

Once they slipped into the shadows, they were virtually undetectable.

The labyrinthine cave was complex and time-consuming to search.

Until a loud noise suddenly erupted, making Luo Mang's eyes light up.

Boom—!

Hearing the sudden loud noise, Luo Mang and Peter exchanged a glance.

It seemed they both understood the meaning in each other's eyes, and they moved instantly.

One climbed, the other adhered.

At the moment of the explosion, Luo Mang had already imprinted the source location in his mind.

With hardly any effort, Luo Mang arrived at a cave where the dust had yet to settle.

The cave door had been blown off by a powerful force, pinning a member of the Ten Rings underneath.

Blood began to flow slowly in the dust, and the man was barely breathing, clearly on the brink of death.

With just a glance, Luo Mang's eyes showed no emotion as he looked up into the cave.

"They're here."

Yinsen, with sweat trickling down his face, suddenly realized something as he looked at the computer screen before him.

"We need more time."

Yinsen turned to Tony, his gaze firm, and after leaving a sentence, he strode out of the cave.

"I'll buy you some time!"

"As the plan!"

Tony, immobilized in his armor, could only shout to stop Yinsen.

Perhaps knowing what might happen, Tony's eyes glimmered with a gentle light.

"According to plan..."

Tony's voice was muffled in his throat, his eyes wide as he watched the scene unfold before him.

Yinsen, holding a machine gun, had just stepped out of the cave when he was ensnared and lifted by a dark green tail.

The only weapon in his hand capable of inflicting harm was disarmed in an instant.

Yinsen's face showed terror, while Luo Mang looked at Peter with interest.

"What do you think of this man?"

"He's a good person."

Peter's voice came from beneath the mask.

Tilting his head curiously at Yinsen, his voice echoed through the cave, causing Yinsen to tremble slightly in fear.

"You're a good person, you don't need to be afraid of me."

Seeing Yinsen's state, Peter instinctively explained.

But little did he know, Yinsen's fear was entirely directed at Luo Mang.

Looking along the tail, Yinsen discovered it extended from Luo Mang's body.

Those glowing green eyes were unlike anything a human could possess.

How could Yinsen not be afraid?

"In that case, Spider-Man.

Could you help this good man finish what he started, please?"

"Happy to!"

Peter nimbly crawled along the cave's edge, retracing his steps.

His posture, combined with the combat suit representing 'fear,' made one wonder if Peter was truly a terrifying spider.

"As for you, Mr. Yinsen, there's no need to be afraid.

I'm merely here on behalf of Stark Industries to help Tony find his way home."

Luo Mang gently set Yinsen down, descending from the rock wall to stand firmly in front of him.

Yinsen's eyes were fixed on the man who, once standing, was a full head and a half taller than himself.

Despite his monstrous appearance, there was an inexplicable sense of elegance and reason.

If he had to be likened to a legendary creature, it would be a vampire.

Yet, Luo Mang bore none of the characteristics of a vampire.

At that moment, the sound of gunfire like a torrential downpour came from behind Luo Mang, and Yinsen pointed uneasily behind him.

"That... Spider-Man, aren't you going to help him?"

Yinsen spoke with difficulty, though he had no doubt about the abilities of the two.

Luo Mang smiled and shook his head, about to speak when a familiar, teasing voice interrupted.

"Yinsen... Oh my God, Yinsen, get behind me!"

Tony had only glanced over, his vision filled with Luo Mang's dark green armor and strange tail.

In a hurry, he raised his right hand, and a mini rocket launcher automatically deployed.

Tony beckoned Yinsen with one hand while keeping his left-hand weapon trained on Luo Mang.

"Mr. Stark, it's only been three months, and you've already forgotten me?"

Luo Mang raised an eyebrow, stepping forward into the light.

The white light from the cave's openings illuminated Luo Mang's face.

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Tony glanced up and was stunned, unable to hide the surprise in his eyes.

"You're... Roma?"

"My name is Luo Mang, Mr. Stark, your look today is quite unique."

Luo Mang corrected with a hint of helplessness.

"Oh~ Luo Mang, why don't you look in the mirror at your own ghostly appearance?"

Tony slapped his forehead, finally recalling the correct pronunciation of Luo Mang's name.

Despite being imprisoned for over half a month, Tony's sharp tongue remained undiminished.