Lin Chuan: If You Want to Go, I'll Carry You

Because Mr. Popo's combat power exceeded 1,000, everyone except Lin Chuan voiced their shock.

After the initial awe, Son Goku, Krillin, and even Master Roshi developed a deep sense of respect for Mr. Popo.

This would have been impossible before; at most, they had only been polite on the surface because he was Kami's attendant and possessed some level of strength.

Even Bulma, at this moment, set aside her internal prejudice regarding Mr. Popo's appearance and felt a slight shift in her perception of him.

This feeling wasn't dislike, but rather a thought that she should try to maintain a good relationship with this black man in the future; he might just become her backer.

Bulma was undeniably clever, and she had always been sharp when it came to reading people.

In the original story, she only came into contact with Mr. Popo while searching for Kami's spaceship, and at first, she had been extremely resistant.

Later, once she realized how useful Mr. Popo was, she immediately began trying to win him over in every way possible.

If it weren't for the fact that Mr. Popo, as Kami's attendant, could not leave Earth, she certainly would have dragged him along to Planet Namek in the original story.

Furthermore, Bulma's ability to judge people was even more remarkably demonstrated during the Dragon Ball Super era.

Using her intelligence and social skills, she established a good relationship with the Angel Whis in a short amount of time, and at one point, she even managed to win over the God of Destruction Beerus with delicious food, essentially turning him into a house cat.

"Since everyone is ready, let's hurry up and go see Kami."

"Mr. Popo's magic carpet can take two people up at a time, and there are five people here..."

As Mr. Popo finished speaking, he began to calculate.

He had completely overlooked the fact that Son Goku, Raditz, and Lin Chuan could all fly up on their own and did not need his assistance.

"It's alright, Mr. Popo only needs to take Krillin and Master Roshi. Although my Flight Technique isn't very polished, it's no problem for me to carry Gohan up to the Lookout. Needless to say, my brother and Lin Chuan's flying abilities are even better," Son Goku said.

Hearing this, Mr. Popo nodded and smiled, "That's great. I will take Krillin and Master Roshi, which will save quite a bit of time."

After the two finished their brief exchange, the group began to move.

Master Roshi and Krillin boarded the flying magic carpet, while Son Goku exchanged a glance with Raditz and Lin Chuan; it was clear he would be leading the way.

In terms of speed, those who knew the Flight Technique were certainly faster.

Even though Mr. Popo could control the magic carpet to move quickly, he still had to account for Krillin and Master Roshi.

The whole reason he had come down was to ferry Krillin and Master Roshi.

Just as they were about to depart, Bulma, who had been silent and harboring a belly full of anger, couldn't help but shout, "What is this?! Are you just going to abandon me here?! I'm the one who brought you all here, at the very least, aren't you going to take me up with you?!"

It was only natural for her to be angry. Being held in the palm of someone's hand when they needed you, only to be cast aside when you were no longer of use—anyone would find that intolerable.

Bulma actually had a pretty good temper. At the very least, based on her behavior in the original story, she might vent her frustrations, but she wouldn't truly hold a grudge in her heart.

"Sorry, sorry... but I have to carry Gohan, and there's no way I can carry you too... Mr. Popo's magic carpet can only hold two people." Son Goku was incredibly awkward and felt guilty, yet he was completely helpless.

He was so thick-headed that he didn't even think about coming back down to pick her up.

Krillin and Master Roshi, however, thought of it. They took the initiative and said, "How about Mr. Popo takes Bulma and Master Roshi up first? I'll stay here and wait."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Popo flatly refused: "Kami-sama said to bring everyone up, but he didn't mention this woman. Therefore, Popo needs to go up and ask Kami-sama for instructions."

Kami had simply excluded Bulma from the start.

I have to say, even Lin Chuan couldn't stand to watch this.

Thinking back to the Kami-Piccolo of the original story, he was indeed self-righteous from the start, carrying an air of calculated cunning.

Not taking Bulma seriously? Ignoring and overlooking her entirely?

Good grief!

You look down on her now, but later on, she'll be someone you can't afford to reach!

"So, that old geezer Kami never intended for me to go up to Kami's Lookout at all, huh? Hmph! Fine! If you won't let me up, I'll use my own power to get there eventually! I'll go back and build a high-end jet. It's just Kami's Lookout, right? I can even build a spaceship!" Furious, Bulma no longer cared about anything else. Her words left everyone present at a loss for what to do.

Lin Chuan could understand Bulma.

Raditz, standing to the side, was completely shocked by the last thing Bulma said.

Building a spaceship!

If she could really do it, he would have a way to leave Earth and no longer be under these constraints.

Having roamed the universe for so many years, was Raditz's intelligence really that low?

If it were truly low, he would have died long ago!

Raditz was also just trying to ensure his own survival.

If he couldn't improve his strength within a year, he could use the spaceship to escape Earth when the time came.

Without any surveillance on him by then, he could just find a decent planet to live on—at least it would be better than being on Earth!

"If you want to go, I'll carry you up," Lin Chuan suddenly spoke.

When that voice rang out, everyone was startled. Bulma, in particular, looked at Lin Chuan in disbelief.

With a smile on his face, Lin Chuan just stood there, looking at Bulma.

A subtle glint flashed in the eyes of Krillin and Master Roshi. Raditz looked at Lin Chuan with surprise, finding it incredible that Lin Chuan would actually take an interest in an Earth woman.

Son Goku, as if relieved of a burden, cast a look that said, "That's great."

Mr. Popo could say nothing. For one, the man did not belong to Earth and could not be constrained by him; for another, it was none of his business if the man took her up there.

No one spoke. After looking around, Bulma made up her mind.

An impulse lingered in her mind...

Friends she had known for so many years, having been through so much together, yet they weren't as considerate of her thoughts as a Saiyan who had just arrived on Earth.

They all told her not to go, but she was determined to see for herself!

"Hmph! I see it clearly now. You are all terrified of him, but he doesn't have the malicious intentions you imagine at all. I don't think he's scary in the slightest; if anything, it's you people who are being discriminatory." Bulma trotted quickly over to stand in front of Lin Chuan.

This boldness had long since replaced the nervous fear she felt toward the unknown Saiyan at the very beginning.

It seemed that the goodwill Lin Chuan had displayed, combined with his handsome appearance, was enough to attract and move her.

At this moment, no one knew that Bulma was actually perfectly clear-headed deep down.

Smart as she was, she had already considered that not only was Lin Chuan powerful, but he also had the ability to fend off future invaders.

Therefore, she would not miss such a good opportunity to get close to him.

Besides, not only was he incredibly handsome, but his physique was perfectly balanced—tall without being bulky, and strong without looking like a muscle-bound brute.

Even if she were taken advantage of by being hugged by him, she wouldn't be losing out.

All in all, Bulma was actually being a bit of a fangirl.

She compared him to the men she knew and immediately realized that it seemed no one could compare to Lin Chuan.