System Binding

"Big brother, you don't look like you're from West City. Where are you from?" After escaping the kidnappers, Bulma stood on the street and asked Zhou Zilong, who was tall and handsome, with curious eyes.

"I came from a remote mountain area. I've lived there my whole life, and I decided to come out and look around." Zhou Zilong sounded a little awkward. He couldn't exactly tell Bulma he'd crossed over from another world.

"Oh? A remote mountain area? There must be lots of interesting things there." Curiosity shone in Bulma's eyes. She was fascinated by the mysterious man from the mountains.

"Yeah, there really are a lot of interesting things." Zhou Zilong nodded.

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

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

"Zhou Zilong? That's a lovely name. Big brother Zilong, would you like to come over to my house for a while? I'll have my dad thank you properly." Bulma smiled.

"Aren't you afraid I might be a bad guy too?" Zhou Zilong asked, his words carrying a hint of teasing.

"No!" Bulma shook her head firmly. "I trust my instincts. You're not a bad person."

Looking at Bulma's resolute gaze, Zhou Zilong felt a warmth spread through his heart. He nodded, deciding to go to her home with her.

As Zhou Zilong accompanied Bulma back to Capsule Corporation, a voice only he could hear suddenly rang out in his mind. "Congratulations, host. You have encountered a major character from Dragon Ball. The Dragon Ball Fantasy System has activated. Would you like to bind with me?"

Zhou Zilong froze, then realized with delight that he had actually obtained the legendary system!

Zhou Zilong paused and looked around, but there was no one else besides him and Bulma. An idea came to him, and he tentatively replied, "Bind."

"Host binding confirmed." The voice rang out again, and a large amount of information appeared in Zhou Zilong's mind.

[Name] Zhou Zilong

[Race] Pure Earthling

[Vitality] 105

[Potential] 500

[Potential Development Progress] 1

[Battle Power] 5

[Potential Level] Strong

[Techniques] Advanced Sanda Techniques

[Abilities] None

Zhou Zilong's eyes widened. This information meant he was no longer an ordinary transmigrator, but someone with a system capable of changing his fate.

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

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

Zhou Zilong's heart leaped with joy. He knew his chance had come. He was no longer a transmigrator with nothing to his name, but someone with the potential to become strong.

"If I keep calling you 'system,' it'll feel like we're strangers. 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 spoke to his system. Xiao Ling was the nickname of a girl he'd liked before transmigrating. He thought the system's voice sounded a little like hers, so he decided to use it.

"Okay, Zilong." Xiao Ling's voice sounded cheerful, as if she was pleased with her new name too.

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

"Of course, Zilong." Xiao Ling began explaining. "Race is like ethnicity. There are too many races in the Dragon Ball World for me to explain them all. Vitality represents lifespan. The higher your vitality, the longer you live. One point of vitality represents one year of life. Potential represents your maximum possible battle power; every point of potential can increase your battle power by ten. Potential development progress shows how much of your potential you've developed. As for potential levels, I created them based on the characters in this world. They are, in ascending order: Mediocre, Ordinary, Strong, Elite, King, Epic, Quasi-God, Demigod, God, and Transcendent. The higher your potential level, the greater your potential."

After hearing Xiao Ling's explanation, Zhou Zilong couldn't help feeling a little disappointed. "So I'm only at the Strong potential level. Even if I develop all of it, I'll only have five thousand battle power. Doesn't that mean I'll be reduced to a bystander once Vegeta and Nappa come to Earth?"

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

Xiao Ling seemed to sense Zhou Zilong's disappointment and comforted him. "Don't be discouraged, Zilong. Although your potential level isn't high right now, you still have three chances to undergo a potential cleanse. Each one can greatly increase your potential and potential level. Besides, I'll always be by your side, helping you become truly strong."

Hearing that, Zhou Zilong felt hope rekindle in his heart. "Really? That's great! Xiao Ling, I'll work hard to improve my strength. I won't let you down!"

Bulma's home was in a prominent location in West City.

As soon as she entered the house, a sudden figure startled her so badly she nearly fell over. A man wearing a white lab coat over a green casual outfit rushed over. His hair was styled like a mushroom cut, with a few streaks of gray mixed in, and he had a thick mustache above his lip. A small black cat clung to his back.

"Bulma, I heard you were nearly kidnapped just now. Thank goodness you're all right." Dr. Brief came out of his laboratory and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that his daughter was safe.

Bulma nodded and pointed to the man beside her. "I'm fine. It's all thanks to big brother Zilong here. He saved my life."

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

Zhou Zilong waved a hand and smiled. "It was nothing. I just happened to be passing by. How could I stand by and let someone as smart and adorable as Miss Bulma get hurt?"

At that, Bulma's cheeks flushed. She stole a glance at Zhou Zilong, and a faint ripple stirred in her heart.

Dr. Brief warmly invited Zhou Zilong to stay as a guest. Zhou Zilong didn't refuse, and followed Dr. Brief into the villa. Of course, if he could, Zhou Zilong also wanted to learn a little about technology. Although the Dragon Ball World revolved mainly around fighting, its technology was impressive too, especially some of its unconventional technologies, such as the technology used to create androids.

That technology could turn Earthlings into beings with strength on par with Super Saiyans. Zhou Zilong thought learning a little about technology would make it easier to deal with the androids later. Of course, deep down, he was also hoping to start a little cultivation project of his own.