At this moment, Karochi and Tights had already appeared on Yardrat.
But what surprised Karochi was the location where they appeared; a Yardratian was actually looking at him with a full face of smiles and bowed in a salute: "Welcome, guests from afar!"
What the hell! What kind of nonsense is this? Is it impossible to act cool nowadays without some kind of precognition ability?
Tights also looked at this scene with a speechless expression. These words felt somewhat familiar! Had she experienced this before!?
"The two guests need not be concerned. I am Husu, a sage of this planet! It was our King who sent me to welcome you both." Husu introduced himself and explained the reason for his presence, giving off a feeling as refreshing as a spring breeze.
Since Karochi was here to seek knowledge, he naturally had to be polite and quickly returned the salute: "I am the Saiyan Karochi, and this is my sister, the Earthling Tights."
Tights was very happy to hear Karochi's introduction. He really does treat me like his own sister now! After all, the two had been together for two and a half years; while no romance had sparked, a familial bond had certainly formed.
"You two need not be so formal. The King is already aware of your intentions! Mr. Karochi seems to have just significantly increased his power, and it feels quite unstable!" Husu continued.
Good grief! Are the Yardratians really that impressive? In the original story, they were only briefly mentioned, and Karochi could sense that the other's ki was not strong, appearing to be only around fifty or sixty thousand.
Yet, he had seen through his current state at a glance. While the Grand Elder's method of increasing power had no hidden dangers, the explosive surge of strength was indeed troubling Karochi. He had always cultivated step by step before; this situation had never occurred.
"Your insight is truly sharp!" Karochi scratched his head and laughed sheepishly.
Husu turned around as if to lead the way: "Follow me, you two. Practicing the secret arts here will help Mr. Karochi control his own ki."
"Then I am very grateful!" Tsk tsk, he hadn't expected it to go so smoothly. Tights looked left and right, wondering what she should do. Did this stinky little brother just dump me here like this? Truly a plastic sibling relationship.
Husu stopped and turned to Tights: "This young lady may come along as well. Our secret arts are not only for those with great strength!"
How should she put it? If not for the aesthetic differences, Tights would have thought this Husu was a handsome gentleman, unlike a certain monkey!
Karochi also reacted. Damn it! He had been so happy he forgot his sister. Eh! Looking at her expression, she was likely angry. This stage was not the time to coax her; it was easy to get snapped at! The best solution now was to lower his presence; once the anger passed, it would be fine.
Husu led the way in front, moving at a leisurely pace.
After a short while, the three arrived at a place resembling a cave, and Husu stopped in his tracks.
"You two may enter on your own. You can choose any secret art you like or feel a connection to! However, please do not disturb the clansmen who are practicing inside." After saying this, Husu intended to leave.
He had only taken two steps before turning back to look at Karochi, as if confirming something.
Then he shook his head, sighed softly, and left without saying a word. This left Karochi completely bewildered. Damn it, don't just sigh! If you have something to say, say it! I hate riddle-mongers the most.
But the man had already walked far away, and he didn't know what to ask even if he caught up, so he simply walked into the cave with Tights.
As soon as they entered the cave entrance, the view before them suddenly opened up! It felt like the Peach Blossom Spring from his past life, with Yardratians sitting scattered across the ground.
Some were furrowing their brows, as if resisting or adapting to something.
"Sister Tights, what secret art are you going to practice?" Karochi asked casually, partly to test if Tights was still angry.
Tights tossed her head, ignored Karochi, and walked to the side! Just as Karochi was about to step forward to coax her, a voice appeared in his mind.
"Welcome, Saiyan from afar! It is truly surprising. I never thought that barbaric race would produce someone like you." The voice was calm and steady, carrying an intangible sense of majesty.
Karochi frowned and replied internally: "Who are you?" At the same time, he scanned his surroundings, keeping a close watch on Tights.
"Do not be nervous. I am Supar, the King of Yardrat! You also need not worry about that little girl from Earth; she will find a secret art suitable for her."
Karochi was shocked. The King of Yardrat??
"Since that is the case, why don't you show yourself, Mr. Supar!!?" Karochi had always believed that those who acted sneakily were never up to any good.
"There is no need to meet. A few hours ago, I sensed that the wishing orbs of Namek seemed to have been used. After a moment of deduction, I saw the arrival of you two and understood your intentions, which is why I had Husu go to welcome you!" Not giving Karochi a chance to ask questions, he continued: "The wishing orbs of Namek are a heterodox path; they are things that inherently defy reason."
"In the hundreds of years since they were created by that Namekian, no Namekian has ever used them to make a wish! Their existence denies established causality; they are truly not of the righteous path." Supar seemed to be stating a fact.
Karochi was puzzled: "What exactly are you trying to express??"
"I don't know, I don't know!! I cannot see clearly; the future is a blur!! Orbs that can fulfill the inner desires of people... they seemingly should not exist at all." It sounded like he was muttering to himself, or perhaps issuing a warning.
They shouldn't exist?? What did that mean!!
Karochi scoffed at this. In the original story, didn't the Old Supreme Kai also call the Dragon Balls a heterodox path? And yet, in the end, didn't everyone still find them useful!!
"Hmm? What did I just say!!?" Supar once again sent a soul-searching question into Karochi's mind.
Huh? This left Karochi completely baffled. Did he not even know what he had just said? Or was he just too old and suffering from dementia??
Just as Karochi was about to give him a reminder, he discovered that his strange connection with Supar had been severed! No more echoes were received, leaving Karochi feeling completely bewildered.
He shrugged his shoulders; he really didn't know what that so-called King of Yardrat was thinking! But it didn't matter. Karochi began to search for the secret art he wanted to learn.
After walking for a while, Karochi stopped in front of a wall.
The wall was carved with extremely complex and peculiar runes. The moment Karochi saw them, he was stunned on the spot, as if he had been turned to stone.
It wasn't until a month later that Karochi suddenly snapped awake!!!
"Holy crap~!!! Is this? [Space Secret Art]??" Karochi was shocked. The runes on the wall were a type of peculiar soul-script that acted directly upon the soul.
Karochi rubbed his throbbing head, then exclaimed again: "Damn it~! Have I perfectly mastered my power??"
That feeling of having his power at his beck and call had returned, which was reassuring.
"You have awakened!!" Husu's voice sounded behind Karochi.
Karochi turned around, his pupils shrinking, because he saw Tights lying on the ground: "What did you do to her?" If anything happened to Tights, he truly wouldn't mind slaughtering the entire planet of Yardrat.
Karochi's power involuntarily erupted, and the terrifying pressure made Husu break out in a cold sweat. Husu waved his hands repeatedly: "Stop, stop!! Please withdraw your power, young man! This young lady is fine!! She just fainted because she couldn't withstand the soul-imprinting while learning the secret art."
With his power retracted, Karochi arrived at Tights' side in an instant and scooped her up!! He checked her over meticulously, and only after confirming she hadn't suffered any injuries did he let out a sigh of relief.
"You have been training here for over a month!! This young lady also just fainted; it seems she will be in a deep slumber for some time." Husu's words left Karochi stunned! What the hell, over a month? Wasn't it just the blink of an eye??
Husu explained patiently, "The secret technique of our clan relies on the word 'enlightenment'! Those with affinity can learn it, and because this cave is filled with strange energy, it does not leave the practitioner hungry!!"
??? Karochi was speechless, silently typing the words "badass" in the depths of his heart.
Come to think of it, Earth also has a place that defies logic, and that is the Hyperbolic Time Chamber at the Lookout! As for how that different dimension came to be, I'm afraid only Mr. Popo knows.
Looking at the unconscious Tights, Karochi couldn't continue his training and had no choice but to watch over her without interruption. Thank goodness, on the seventh day, she finally woke up.
"Huh~! Little Chi, what happened to me? Wasn't I practicing that [Spirit Eye] secret technique?" Tights asked, puzzled, seeing Karochi looking at her with a face full of joy.
Karochi suppressed his excitement and patiently explained the situation to Tights.
"Oh~! So that's it, I fainted!!?" After understanding the sequence of events, Tights was secretly quite happy inside; she hadn't expected Karochi to care about her so much.
She suddenly hugged Karochi, her voice tinged with a hint of tears as she said, "Thank you, Little Chi!!!"
Wait, what!!? Why the sudden sentimentality?? Women only slow down my speed of getting stronger; because of this business with Tights, he had wasted a whole week. Still, it was fortunate she was fine.
"It's nothing, Big Sister Tights! Do you feel any discomfort now??" Karochi asked with concern.
Releasing her grip on Karochi, Tights said, "Not at all, and~~ hehe!! Big Sister has even mastered the Spirit Eye secret technique." She looked at Karochi with a smug expression.
Hm? What, she learned it!!? Damn, I've barely learned half of it; is Tights really that talented??
"Then, Big Sister Tights, what is the use of this Spirit Eye secret technique!?" Karochi asked, full of curiosity. Damn it, he had actually fallen behind.
Tights closed her eyes and then opened them; her pupils became bright and clear!!
What does that mean? Does mastering this secret technique just give you a pair of big, beautiful eyes?
"Wow~! Little Chi, you're amazing, your combat power has actually reached 1.53 million!!" Tights exclaimed as she looked at Karochi. After activating the [Spirit Eye], Tights saw a string of data that looked like a panel.
Name: Karochi
Race: Saiyan
Combat Power: 1.53 million
Note: An illogical Saiyan warrior who has surpassed the limits of a Saiyan and embarked on his own path!! He is a person of integrity and will go to heaven after death.
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