After returning to Turtle Hermit's House, Zhou Zilong rested for a day before he and Master Roshi resumed their training. This time, Master Roshi did more than just put him through basic exercises. Along with the basics, he began teaching Zhou Zilong new techniques.
One morning, after a period of training, Master Roshi emerged from the house, leaning on his cane. A warm smile spread across his face as he looked at Zhou Zilong, his eyes shining with approval.
"Zilong, you've been training under me for eight months now. I've taught you everything I can. It's time for you to go out and gain experience on your own," Master Roshi said calmly.
Though Zhou Zilong felt reluctant, he was even more excited and hopeful about the unknown world awaiting him. He bowed deeply and said respectfully, "Master, thank you for teaching me everything you know during this time. After I leave, please take good care of your health!"
Master Roshi laughed heartily and waved a hand. "Don't worry. This old man is in great shape. I could easily live another hundred or two hundred years. As you travel and gain experience, remember this: the path of the Martial Way is long and difficult, but as long as you keep your resolve, nothing can stop you from moving forward!"
Zhou Zilong nodded firmly, keeping his master's words close to heart. After leaving Master Roshi some supplies, he set off from Turtle Hermit's House.
After leaving, Zhou Zilong first headed to a bustling district nearby. Shops lined both sides of the street, their wares dazzling, while vendors' cries rang out amid the lively crowds. Weaving through the throng, he scanned the stalls for the fresh fish he needed for his trip.
After carefully looking around, Zhou Zilong bought a large number of fresh river fish and sea fish.
When he reached his laboratory, Zhou Zilong placed the fish he had bought into specially made containers one by one. Using the technology he had learned from Dr. Brief, he converted them into Capsule items. The Capsules kept the fish fresh and made them easy to carry and store.
Once everything was ready, Zhou Zilong prepared to head to Korin Tower. He planned to meet Korin there before going up to Kami's Lookout, where he could begin one of the early training arcs from Dragon Ball ahead of schedule.
Just as he was about to set off, Xiao Ling's long-silent, lively voice rang out in his mind.
"Zilong, long time no see! My update is complete!" Xiao Ling sounded rather pleased with herself.
Zhou Zilong smiled faintly. "Xiao Ling, it's been a while. You're finally done updating!"
"That's right, Zilong. I should remind you that although you're much stronger now, it still isn't enough. This world is full of unknowns and dangers, so you need to work even harder to improve yourself," Xiao Ling said, her tone turning serious.
Zhou Zilong nodded. "I understand. I'll work even harder!"
"Zilong, I've got a surprise for you in this update," Xiao Ling said mysteriously.
"What surprise?" Zhou Zilong asked curiously.
"With this update, I'm canceling your two remaining opportunities for marrow cleansing and combining them into one. This final cleansing will bring you unprecedented changes. I've also unlocked the System Mall, where you can use currency from the Dragon Ball World to exchange for special items," Xiao Ling explained.
Zhou Zilong was excited. "What does the mall have?"
Xiao Ling immediately opened a panel for Zhou Zilong. It listed the exchange prices for all kinds of items and books. He read through it carefully and found plenty of things that interested him.
[System Mall Items: Senzu Bean Tree, 10 million Dragon Coins each (each tree produces one Senzu Bean per day; several flavors available); High-Tech Transformable Clothing, 10,000 Dragon Coins per set; Extra-Dimensional Globe, 1 million Dragon Coins each (includes an undeveloped world the size of Earth); Transformable Storage Device, 10,000 Dragon Coins each (includes a storage space of 100 mu) Books: Flavor Cookbook, 1,000 Dragon Coins per book (100 books total); Language of the Gods, 100,000 Dragon Coins per book (10 books total); Law of Spiritual Power, 1 million Dragon Coins; Law of Abilities, 1 million Dragon Coins; Law of Time, 1 billion Dragon Coins; Law of Creation, 1 billion Dragon Coins; Law of Space, 1 billion Dragon Coins; Law of Destruction, 1 billion Dragon Coins Potential-Rank Potions: Strong Potential Potion, 10,000 Dragon Coins per bottle; Elite Potential Potion, 100,000 Dragon Coins per bottle; King Potential Potion, 1 million Dragon Coins per bottle; Epic Potential Potion, 10 million Dragon Coins per bottle; God-Level Potential Potion, 1 billion Dragon Coins per bottle]
"Buy three Senzu Bean Trees, an Extra-Dimensional Globe, and a Transformable Storage Device for me," Zhou Zilong said after thinking for a moment.
"Sure. The purchase is complete. You can check and use them in the system space whenever you like," Xiao Ling replied.
Zhou Zilong took out a Capsule that turned into a room, then went into its bathroom and said, "Xiao Ling, start the final marrow cleansing!"
"Okay, Zilong. This cleansing will be the most important turning point in your life. You have to hold on," Xiao Ling said, her voice gentle but firm.
Zhou Zilong took a deep breath and placed the golden Marrow Cleansing Pill in his mouth. As soon as it went down, a warm current swept through his body. Every cell seemed to awaken, singing with joy.
The marrow cleansing was painful and went on for a long time, but Zhou Zilong didn't give up. Gritting his teeth through the agony, he repeated to himself, To become stronger, to protect those I care about—I have to keep going!
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