Xiao Ling's Deep Slumber, Leaving to Become Master Roshi's Disciple (Part 2)

The sea breeze blew, and waves lapped against the shore of the small island. After searching for three days, Zhou Zilong circled overhead in his jet, his gaze fixed firmly on the small hut nestled on the island below. His heart was filled with anticipation and nervousness, for he knew that the legendary Master Mutian—Master Roshi—resided there.

"I finally found you!" Zhou Zilong took a deep breath and steered his aircraft to a gentle landing on the island.

He stepped out, stowed his craft away, and walked politely toward the hut, calling out, "Excuse me, is Master Mutian in?"

The hut remained silent, offering no response. Zhou Zilong waited for a moment before repeating, "Excuse me, is Master Mutian in?" Still, there was no answer. A flicker of unease stirred in his heart, but it was quickly eclipsed by his resolve; he knew that having come this far, he could not give up easily.

Just as Zhou Zilong prepared to call out a third time, the door of the hut suddenly swung open. An old man with a bald head, white beard, sunglasses, and an orange casual shirt stepped out. Zhou Zilong recognized him instantly—this was his idol, Master Mutian.

"Young man, what brings you here?" Master Roshi asked with a smile.

Zhou Zilong immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands in a respectful salute, and said, "My name is Zhou Zilong. I have long heard that Master Mutian is the greatest under the heavens, so I have come specifically to seek your tutelage. I hope to learn your martial arts to right the wrongs of the world. Please, Master Mutian, take me as your disciple!"

Master Roshi listened to Zhou Zilong's request, nodded slightly, and replied, "I don't just take on any student, you know. I've lived for over three hundred years, and in all that time, I've only ever taken two disciples!"

Zhou Zilong's heart tightened, but he did not give up. Instead, he asked firmly, "Then what must I do for you to accept me as your disciple?"

Master Roshi looked at the determined expression in Zhou Zilong's eyes. He feigned a moment of deep thought before his demeanor shifted entirely, and he said, "Unless you can find me a pretty girl to keep me company!"

The sea turtle standing nearby shook its head helplessly upon hearing this.

When Zhou Zilong heard this, he thought to himself that this was truly typical of Master Roshi. Without hesitation, he replied, "I will do my absolute best to find a suitable young lady to keep you company!"

Zhou Zilong brought out his jet once more and turned to leave the island.

After several days of travel, Zhou Zilong arrived at a remote island. He took out a special capsule and pressed it; with a loud "bang," it transformed into a large, mobile laboratory.

Zhou Zilong quickly entered the building and went to a lab filled with various instruments. He began to work busily, shifting equipment while flipping through books on cytology.

After several days of effort, a slender, fair-skinned arm gradually took shape under Zhou Zilong's skillful hands. He nodded with satisfaction and muttered to himself, "Excellent, it's a success. This arm, crafted based on cellular principles, is a complete success!"

Next, Zhou Zilong took out a robot frame about 1.7 meters tall and attached the arm. He then began to construct the rest of the robot's body.

Finally, a woman with purple hair, blue eyes, a sweet, lovely face, and a graceful figure stood before Zhou Zilong. She wore a maid-like outfit and appeared both gentle and virtuous.

This purple-haired woman was a lifelike robot that Zhou Zilong had built according to Master Roshi's preferences. She not only possessed a beautiful appearance and a gentle personality but also featured a degree of intelligence and learning capability.

Zhou Zilong named the robot "Mei Hui" and installed various sensors and programs, allowing her to act and think just like a real person.

With everything prepared, Zhou Zilong took Mei Hui and returned to Master Roshi's island in his jet.

"Master Mutian, I've returned!" Zhou Zilong shouted to Master Roshi in the distance, his voice laced with excitement and anticipation.

"Master Mutian, I am very sorry, I did not find a real young lady, but I used my scientific knowledge to create a beautiful girl. I wonder if this meets the requirements to enter your school?" Zhou Zilong said upon his return.

Master Roshi stepped forward to examine Mei Hui closely. His fingers lightly brushed her cheek, feeling a skin texture indistinguishable from a real person. He was astonished to find that the robot's skin temperature and elasticity were identical to a human's, and he could even feel a faint, rhythmic breathing.

"Turtle, you're so annoying," Mei Hui said with a coy, shy pout when Master Roshi's fingers touched her arm again. Her voice was crisp and melodious, like the sound of nature, causing Master Roshi to freeze in surprise.

"Hahaha! Mei Hui, you really are an interesting robot!" Master Roshi burst into laughter, a glint of appreciation flashing in his eyes.

"So, can I be your disciple now?" Zhou Zilong seized the opportunity to ask.

Master Roshi nodded and said, "Very well. Young man, you have passed my test. From today on, you are my third disciple. Remember, do not go looking for trouble once you have mastered your martial arts, do you understand?"

Zhou Zilong's heart leaped with joy, and he quickly replied, "Yes! This disciple will certainly keep Master's teachings firmly in mind!"

With that, Zhou Zilong performed the traditional kowtow to formalize his apprenticeship. He stood up, took several books from his bag, and handed them to Master Roshi, saying, "Master, these are gifts for you. Please accept them!"

Master Roshi took the books and flipped through a few pages; a flash of pleasant surprise crossed his eyes. He looked up at Zhou Zilong and said, "Hmm, you are a teachable child! These books are very useful to me. I shall accept them without modesty!"

Following this, Master Roshi told Zhou Zilong, "I will begin your training tomorrow. Get some rest early tonight!"

Zhou Zilong responded, "Yes, Master Mutian!"

Just then, a mechanical voice echoed in Zhou Zilong's mind from the system, Xiao Ling, which had been in a dormant update state: "Contact made with the second character of the Dragon Ball world. Given that Master Roshi is a significant supporting character in the early stages, you have received a special reward: a copy of the Space Cultivation Law. It has been stored in the system space and can be claimed by Zilong at any time. Please do not be alarmed; although Xiao Ling is still in a dormant update, the reward mechanism was preserved before I went to sleep. Rewards will continue to be triggered as you encounter characters from the Dragon Ball world."

Zhou Zilong's heart stirred. He immediately withdrew the Space Cultivation Law from the system and began to flip through it. He discovered that the book recorded a mysterious cultivation method that allowed one to manipulate spatial energy to achieve miraculous effects such as teleportation and traversing space.

Zhou Zilong was overcome with excitement. He knew this would be a massive asset on his future path of cultivation. He quickly tucked the book away, preparing to slowly comprehend its mysteries during his future training.