System Binding

"Big brother, you don't look like you're from West City. Where did you come from?" After escaping the scene of the kidnapping, Bulma stood on the street and asked Zhou Zilong, who was tall and handsome, with curiosity.

"I came from deep in the mountains. I've lived there since I was a child, and I decided to come out for a walk," Zhou Zilong said with some embarrassment. He couldn't exactly tell Bulma that he had transmigrated from another world.

"Oh? Deep mountains? There must be a lot of interesting things there, right?" Bulma's eyes sparkled with curiosity; she was fascinated by this mysterious man from the mountains.

"Yes, there are indeed many interesting things," Zhou Zilong nodded in response.

"I haven't properly thanked you yet. Could you tell me your name?" Bulma looked at Zhou Zilong with gratitude, her voice full of sincerity.

"My name is Zhou Zilong," Zhou Zilong replied with a smile.

"Zhou Zilong? What a nice name. Big brother Zilong, would you like to come to my house for a while? I'll have my father thank you properly," Bulma said with a smile.

"Aren't you afraid that I might be a bad guy too?" Zhou Zilong countered, his words tinged with a hint of teasing.

"I'm not afraid!" Bulma shook her head firmly. "I trust my intuition; you aren't a bad person."

Looking at Bulma's determined gaze, a warm current surged through Zhou Zilong's heart. He nodded, deciding to go home with Bulma.

Just as Zhou Zilong was accompanying Bulma on the way to Capsule Corporation, a voice that only Zhou Zilong could hear suddenly rang out in his mind: "Congratulations to the host for making contact with a major Dragon Ball character. Dragon Ball Fantasy System activated. Would you like to bind with me?"

Zhou Zilong was stunned, then realized with pleasant surprise that he had actually obtained a legendary system!

Zhou Zilong paused and looked around, but found no one else besides him and Bulma. His heart stirred, and he tentatively replied, "Bind."

"Host binding confirmed successfully," the voice sounded again, and a long list of information appeared in Zhou Zilong's mind.

[Name] Zhou Zilong [Race] Pure Earthling [Vitality] 105 [Potential] 500 [Potential Development Progress] 1 [Combat Power] 5 [Potential Rank] Strong-tier Potential [Mastered Techniques] Advanced Sanda Skills [Abilities] None

Zhou Zilong widened his eyes. This information meant he was no longer an ordinary transmigrator, but someone who possessed a system capable of changing his destiny.

"System, what can you do?" Zhou Zilong asked curiously.

"This system can help the host improve your strength, unlock more abilities, and become a powerhouse in the Dragon Ball World," the system replied.

Zhou Zilong felt a surge of joy. He knew his opportunity had arrived; he was no longer a transmigrator without a background, but someone with the potential to become a powerhouse.

"If I keep calling you 'System,' it will feel a bit distant. How about I call you Xiao Ling from now on? And you don't have to keep calling me 'Host'; just call me Zilong," Zhou Zilong said to his system. Xiao Ling was the nickname of a girl he liked before he transmigrated, and he decided on the name because the system's voice sounded somewhat similar to hers.

"Okay, Zilong," Xiao Ling's voice sounded cheerful, as if she were satisfied with this new form of address.

"Then Xiao Ling, can you explain the information that just appeared in my mind?" Zhou Zilong asked.

"No problem, Zilong." Xiao Ling began to explain, "Race is like ethnicity; there are too many races in the Dragon Ball World for me to explain one by one. Vitality represents lifespan; the higher the vitality, the longer one lives, with 1 point of vitality representing one year of life. Potential represents the maximum combat power you can achieve; each point of potential can increase your combat power by 10. Potential development progress represents how much of your ability you have developed. As for potential rank, I have set it based on the people within this world: Mediocre, Ordinary, Strong, Elite, King, Epic, Quasi-God, Demi-God, God-tier, and Super God-tier. The higher the potential rank, the higher the potential value."

After hearing Xiao Ling's explanation, Zhou Zilong couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed: "I see. So I only have Strong-tier potential right now. Even if I fully develop it, that's only 5,000 combat power. Doesn't that mean I'll just be a bystander once Vegeta and Nappa arrive on Earth?"

He had originally hoped to possess strength like Son Goku's, but now it seemed that was still a long way off.

Xiao Ling seemed to sense Zhou Zilong's disappointment and comforted him: "Zilong, don't be discouraged. Although your current potential rank isn't high, you still have three opportunities for potential marrow-cleansing. Each cleansing can significantly increase your potential value and potential rank. Moreover, I will always be by your side to help you become a true powerhouse."

Hearing this, hope reignited in Zhou Zilong's heart: "Really? That's great! Xiao Ling, I will definitely work hard to improve my strength and won't let you down!"

Bulma's home was located in a very prominent area of West City.

As soon as she walked through the door, she was nearly knocked over by a sudden figure. A man wearing a white lab coat over green casual clothes, with a mushroom-style haircut, rushed in. His hair was streaked with gray, he had a thick mustache above his mouth, and a small black cat was perched on his back.

"Bulma, I heard you were almost kidnapped just now. Thank goodness you're okay," Dr. Brief walked out of the laboratory and breathed a sigh of relief after seeing his daughter safe and sound.

Bulma nodded and pointed to the man beside her: "I'm fine, thanks to this big brother Zilong. He saved my life."

Dr. Brief looked Zhou Zilong up and down, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes: "Oh? You're the hero who saved my daughter? Thank you so much!"

Zhou Zilong waved his hand and said with a smile: "It's nothing, I just happened to be passing by. Miss Bulma is so smart and cute, how could I watch her get hurt?"

Hearing this, a blush appeared on Bulma's face. She snuck a glance at Zhou Zilong, and a ripple of emotion stirred in her heart.

Dr. Brief warmly invited Zhou Zilong to stay as a guest, and Zhou Zilong did not decline. He followed Dr. Brief into the villa. Of course, if possible, Zhou Zilong also wanted to stay and learn about technology. Although the Dragon Ball World was primarily focused on combat, its technology was still very impressive, especially some of the mutated technologies, such as the Android technology.

This was something that could turn an Earthling into someone with the strength of a Super Saiyan. Zhou Zilong felt that if he understood a bit about technology, it would be easier to deal with the Androids in the future. Of course, his ultimate goal was a secret hope for a cultivation project.