Several days later, early in the morning, the air around Mount Paozu felt exceptionally fresh.
As usual, Sun Wuxiu sat cross-legged atop the roof while quietly meditating beneath the rising sunlight.
Meanwhile, the energetic Son Goku carried the Power Pole on his back while happily running down the mountain path searching for food.
“I wonder what kind of big prey I’ll catch today.” Goku muttered excitedly to himself.
“Maybe a tiger…
or even a giant bear!” At that exact moment, the roar of an engine suddenly shattered the peaceful silence of the forest.
“VROOOOM!!” A compact off-road vehicle with the Capsule Corporation logo printed across its side sped wildly along the mountain road while kicking up massive clouds of dust behind it.
Inside the driver’s seat sat sixteen-year-old Bulma.
She stared excitedly at the Dragon Radar in her hand while stepping harder on the accelerator.
“It’s close!” “The Dragon Ball signal is getting stronger and stronger!” However, just as she rounded a sharp curve, her face suddenly turned pale.
A child was standing directly in the middle of the road.
“AHHH!
MOVE!!
GET OUT OF THE WAY!!” Bulma frantically slammed the horn while screaming in panic.
But Son Goku had grown up deep within the mountains.
To him, a speeding car was simply some strange metal monster charging toward him.
“Hmph!
Trying to attack me?!” “Not happening!” Instead of dodging, Goku directly rushed forward.
The instant the vehicle reached him, he planted both hands against the front bumper.
“UP YOU GO!!” With a loud shout, Goku’s small body erupted with terrifying strength.
The speeding off-road vehicle was flipped directly into the air.
“AAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!” Inside the car, Bulma screamed while the entire world spun wildly around her.
“Since you’re a monster, go fly somewhere else!!” Like tossing a rock, Goku grabbed the car and hurled it directly toward a nearby cliff.
Bulma’s face turned completely pale.
“Nooooo!!
Somebody save me!!” The car plummeted helplessly toward the endless ravine below.
At that moment, Bulma felt absolute despair.
Was the genius beauty Bulma really going to die in this random mountain before even getting a boyfriend?!
Just as disaster was about to strike…
A white afterimage flashed across the sky instantly.
Sun Wuxiu moved.
Watching from afar earlier, he had already witnessed the entire scene unfold.
“This idiot little brother still has no understanding of his own strength…” Sun Wuxiu sighed helplessly inwardly.
At the same time, the power of the [Rooster Talisman] activated instantly.
An invisible yet overwhelming telekinetic force suddenly wrapped around the falling vehicle.
The off-road car abruptly stopped midair.
It hovered motionlessly above the ravine as though the laws of gravity themselves had been erased.
Inside the car, Bulma had already closed her eyes while waiting for impact.
Yet several seconds passed without anything happening.
Instead…
She suddenly felt strangely weightless.
Trembling nervously, Bulma slowly opened one eye.
Then she froze completely.
Through the shattered window, she saw a scene she would remember for the rest of her life.
The car door was casually pulled open from outside.
Floating in midair beside the vehicle was a handsome young man wearing a martial arts outfit.
The morning sunlight bathed his body in a golden glow.
His lean muscles looked perfectly sculpted beneath the light.
Most captivating of all was the calm and helpless smile resting on his handsome face.
“Are you injured, miss?” His voice was gentle and magnetic, like a refreshing breeze.
Before Bulma could even react, Sun Wuxiu reached forward and carefully lifted her from the damaged vehicle.
A perfect princess carry.
“Ah…” Bulma instantly felt her body become weightless.
Soon, she found herself cradled securely within a warm and firm embrace.
The scent surrounding him carried traces of sunlight, fresh forest air, and youth.
Completely instinctively, Bulma raised her head.
Their eyes met.
Those deep black eyes looked almost like a star-filled night sky.
Thump.
Thump.
Thump.
Bulma swore her heartbeat had instantly surpassed two hundred.
Too handsome.
This guy was way too handsome.
He looked like a prince straight out of a romance manga.
“I…
I’m fine…” Bulma’s face instantly turned bright red.
Her body nearly melted completely in Sun Wuxiu’s arms.
For a moment, she even forgot how to move.
Meanwhile, Sun Wuxiu looked calmly at the blue-haired girl whose inner fangirl had already exploded internally.
A faint smile appeared on his face.
This first impression was perfect.
Holding Bulma securely, Sun Wuxiu slowly descended toward the ground.
At the same time, the damaged vehicle floated gently downward under the control of his telekinesis before landing smoothly beside the road.
“Hey!
Who are you?!” At that moment, Son Goku rushed over while carrying the Power Pole.
“And why are you stealing my prey?!” Sun Wuxiu immediately flicked Goku hard on the forehead.
“Idiot, that’s not prey.” “This thing is called a car.” “And there’s a person inside it.” “A girl.” “A person?” Goku blinked before leaning closer toward Bulma curiously.
“Huh?
So she’s not a monster.” Then he tilted his head innocently.
“But why is her butt on the front?” Pfft!
Bulma nearly coughed blood.
“You rude little brat!!” “These aren’t butts!
They’re breasts!” “They’re a symbol of feminine charm, okay?!” Bulma instantly exploded while furiously pointing at Goku.
However, the next second, she immediately switched expressions entirely.
Turning toward Sun Wuxiu, she brushed aside her blue hair while revealing a sweet smile.
“Um…
thank you very much for saving me just now.” “My name is Bulma.
I’m from West City.” Her eyes sparkled brightly.
“May I ask my handsome savior’s name?” “I’m Sun Wuxiu.” Sun Wuxiu smiled gently.
“And this is my younger brother, Son Goku.” “Sorry about earlier.
My brother grew up in the mountains and doesn’t understand much about the outside world.” “It’s okay!
I don’t mind at all!” Bulma waved her hand immediately.
However, her gaze remained completely glued onto Sun Wuxiu’s face.
“So you two are brothers…” Her expression became complicated.
“I honestly never would’ve guessed.” “The older brother is so handsome and gentlemanly…” Then she glanced toward Goku.
“…while the younger brother is basically a wild monkey.” After the misunderstanding was resolved, the group returned together toward Sun Wuxiu’s home.
Along the way, Bulma continuously stared at the Dragon Radar in her hand.
The signal kept growing stronger.
When they finally entered the house, the radar began beeping wildly.
“It’s here!” Bulma immediately cried out excitedly.
The moment Goku casually brought out the orange four-star Dragon Ball, Bulma nearly jumped with excitement.
“That’s it!
It’s really a Dragon Ball!” She quickly explained everything about the Dragon Balls and Shenron while proudly showing the two Dragon Balls she had already collected.
“If you gather all seven Dragon Balls together, Shenron can grant absolutely any wish!” “Any wish?” Goku’s eyes lit up immediately.
“Can it give me endless delicious food?” “Of course it can!” Bulma answered instantly.
Then she turned toward Sun Wuxiu again.
Her eyes practically glowed with affection.
“Wuxiu-gege…” She spoke sweetly while clasping her hands together.
“I’m currently searching for the remaining Dragon Balls, but traveling outside is really dangerous…” “So…” Bulma looked at him expectantly.
“Could you and Goku come with me as bodyguards?” “I’ll definitely pay you properly!” Sun Wuxiu almost laughed internally.
Bodyguards?
This girl clearly just wanted an excuse to stay close to him.
Still…
That worked perfectly with his own plans.
“Since the Dragon Balls can grant wishes, this sounds interesting enough.” Sun Wuxiu nodded calmly.
“Besides, I was already planning to take Goku outside for additional training.” “We’ll join you.” “Really?!” Bulma instantly cheered excitedly.
For a moment, she nearly threw herself at Sun Wuxiu for a hug before barely restraining herself.
And just like that…
The strange trio officially began their journey.
A genius beauty from West City.
A mysterious Saiyan elder brother possessing overwhelming strength.
And a naïve younger brother with limitless potential.
The adventure to search for the Dragon Balls had officially begun.