"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the mission: Defeat Raditz!"
"Mission Reward: Saiyan Bloodline!"
As the battle concluded, an exhilarating voice echoed within Li Feng's mind.
"Saiyan Bloodline Trait: Combat power increases significantly after recovering from the brink of death."
"Boom!" At that moment, Li Feng felt a sudden surge of energy within his body. The Ki he had exhausted from firing the Kamehameha was instantly replenished, his physical form grew stronger, and his wounds were completely healed!
Li Feng used the system's built-in scouter to detect his own combat power:
"Name: Li Feng"
"Bloodline: Saiyan Bloodline"
"Combat Power: 3000"
"Skills: Kamehameha"
Good heavens, after absorbing the energy and changing his bloodline, his combat power had doubled! The Saiyans truly are a warrior race!
"Is my bloodline the same as Son Goku's and Vegeta's?"
Li Feng asked.
"Saiyan bloodlines are similar; they all possess the trait of significantly increased combat power after recovering from the brink of death," the system replied.
"Then why did Goku's combat power skyrocket so quickly after his two near-death experiences on Namek, while Vegeta's lagged so far behind?"
Li Feng posed the question he had always wanted to ask.
As everyone knew, in the original story, Goku's base combat power was only 90,000 when he first arrived on Namek, but after two near-death recoveries, his base combat power reached a staggering 3,000,000! That was an increase of over thirty times!
"Although Son Goku only possesses a low-class bloodline, his individual potential is immense. Furthermore, through years of constant battle, he has stimulated a vast number of S-Cells within his body, leading to a surge in combat power."
"Vegeta's S-Cells were not sufficiently stimulated at the time, which is why his combat power was affected."
Uh...
Fine, don't ask—if you ask, the answer is just plot armor.
Though, even with the blessing of plot armor, it was inseparable from Goku's own personal efforts.
"But please do not be discouraged, Host. Your potential is greater than anyone else's; please continue to work hard."
The system offered words of comfort.
That's right, he had a system now; if he couldn't even compare to Goku and the others, he might as well go find a block of tofu to smash his head against.
Li Feng thought to himself.
In the distance, Goku sensed the astonishing burst of Ki Li Feng had just released and was even more surprised.
Dragging his heavily injured body, he walked over to Li Feng.
"That was amazing! Li Feng! You can use the Kamehameha too?" Goku asked, curious and amazed.
"Didn't you just use it on Raditz? I just watched it once and learned it," Li Feng replied.
"Ah? There's actually such a thing!" Goku exclaimed in shock.
To think there was someone in the world who could learn his technique just by watching it once!
Cell and Majin Buu from later in the timeline: ???
"You're so strong, Mr. Li Feng! Thank you for saving us!"
Goku thanked Li Feng sincerely, then added excitedly, "And please, you must fight me!"
"Forget it, look at the state of your body. Eat this first." Li Feng handed Goku a Senzu Bean.
"Oh, thanks!"
Goku didn't wonder how Li Feng had a Senzu Bean; there were too many shocking things about this young man. Being an optimist, he shared the beans with Piccolo and Gohan before swallowing one himself.
"Boom!"
Another powerful burst of Ki erupted before quickly receding.
Li Feng checked Goku's combat power at that moment.
1,000!
After eating the Senzu Bean, the Saiyan trait of recovering from severe injury had significantly boosted Goku's combat power!
The plot had now completely diverged from the original story; Goku hadn't perished alongside Raditz, but instead survived with a massive increase in combat power!
However, if this were the case, he would lose the opportunity to go to King Kai's Planet.
Li Feng did not want to ruin the opportunities of the main cast because of his own interference.
"Goku, do you want to know why I'm so strong?"
Li Feng began to lead Goku on.
Son Goku's eyes lit up as he asked eagerly.
"Then you should go ask Kami; go to a place called King Kai's Planet," Li Feng said, feigning mystery.
Goku committed the name to memory and fed a Senzu Bean to Gohan.
After Gohan woke up, he looked around in a daze, but once Goku explained what had just happened, he thanked Li Feng very politely.
Although Piccolo appeared cold and heartless on the surface, he also offered his thanks to Li Feng.
"Grumble—"
At that moment, a loud roar erupted from Goku's stomach.
"Hahaha! I'm still a bit hungry after that fight. Let's go, Li Feng, come to my house for a meal! You saved Gohan and me, so Chi-Chi will definitely be happy to have you! Piccolo, you come too." Goku extended the invitation.
"Then I shall accept your hospitality." Li Feng also wanted to build a better relationship with Goku's family.
"Hmph, Son Goku, I will kill you next time."
Piccolo refused with a tsundere attitude, but Li Feng, who was familiar with the plot, knew that Piccolo was just being stubborn.
"Thrum! Thrum! Thrum! Thrum! Thrum!"
A jet plane flew in from the distance and landed near them.
"Ah! My Gohan!"
With an anxious cry, a black-haired woman sprinted down, shoved Goku aside, and nervously checked Gohan's body for injuries.
The ones who had arrived were Chi-Chi, Bulma, Master Roshi, Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, and the rest of the main group.
When she first heard the news that Gohan had been kidnapped, Chi-Chi had nearly fainted, but she immediately boarded Bulma's plane to reach the battlefield.
"Mom, I'm fine. It was Uncle Li Feng who saved us." Gohan, currently being fussed over, explained what had just happened to Chi-Chi.
"I see. Mr. Li Feng, thank you so much. Please, you must let us show our gratitude." Chi-Chi thanked Li Feng.
"You're welcome, it was just a small effort," Li Feng replied.
"That powerful Saiyan was actually defeated by you! That's amazing!" Krillin exclaimed in admiration.
"Ah! So handsome!"
Standing to the side, Bulma saw the cold, tall, and strong Li Feng, and her face couldn't help but flush red.
"Young people these days are truly unfathomable!" Master Roshi carefully sensed Li Feng's energy, only to find that it was bottomless, far exceeding that of Raditz.
"What a terrifying guy!" Yamcha knew deep down that this person's combat power was not below his own.
"I must train even harder." Tien Shinhan secretly made up his mind.
"No need for formalities, just call me Li Feng. As for my background, I'll keep it a secret for now, but I hope we can all get along well."
Li Feng smiled slightly, signaling his desire to be on friendly terms with the group.
After some pleasantries, they headed to Mount Paozu at the enthusiastic invitation of Goku and Chi-Chi, while the others took their leave.
However, as everyone was departing, Bulma blushed slightly and handed Li Feng her contact information, hoping he would reach out to her often.
That evening, thanks to Chi-Chi's cooking, the big eaters were thoroughly satisfied, and Li Feng felt the warmth of Goku's family.
After devouring their dinner, Goku once again invited Li Feng to a spar.
This time, Li Feng could no longer refuse.
And so, amidst Chi-Chi's complaints toward Goku, the two flew to a clearing in the distance, ready to battle.