Exceptionally Gifted

After Trunks departed, Son Goku began explaining the events of the future to the group.

However, due to his poor communication skills, he didn't know where to start.

In the end, Piccolo took over for Goku, repeating the crisis Trunks had described while cleverly omitting his identity.

"Whoa!"

Upon hearing that they would be devastated by two Androids appearing in a year's time, the group gasped in shock.

"That's how it is. I'm going to start my training now!"

After saying this, Piccolo flicked his long white cape and turned to leave with a flourish.

Vegeta had been severely shaken today, and he had no desire to linger any longer.

He was determined to begin his own grueling training, striving to transform into a Super Saiyan as soon as possible.

As he thought this, he cast a subtle glance at Li Lin.

Next time we meet, I'll make you see what I'm truly capable of! he thought to himself.

Without saying a word to anyone, he left them with nothing but his back as he shot off in a chosen direction.

"Everyone, I'll be heading off as well. Let's touch base again in a year!"

Tien Shinhan, accompanied by Chiaotzu, bid farewell to the group one by one before heading toward the horizon.

The only ones left at the scene were Li Lin, Son Goku, Gohan, Krillin, Yamcha, and Bulma.

Although Son Goku had received the news, he did not show the same panic as the others.

After all, his innate fighting spirit was incredibly powerful; when faced with a formidable opponent, his first reaction wasn't fear, but intense, fanatical excitement.

Li Lin also appeared quite composed, as he already possessed strength equivalent to a Super Saiyan 2.

As long as he mastered some fundamentals, let alone the Androids, even the subsequent Cell would be no match for him.

"Let's head back, too!"

Krillin suggested to the remaining group.

Since Frieza and his forces had been wiped out, there was no point in staying here any longer.

It would be better to return and make the most of their time training in preparation for the Android crisis a year away.

Bulma, Gohan, Yamcha, and the others had no objections.

"Li Lin, where are you staying?" Son Goku, also in agreement, turned to the side and asked, "If you're free, how about we train together for the next year?"

He was eager to spar with a powerhouse like Li Lin.

Anyone capable of defeating Frieza was certainly not to be underestimated.

If he could train with someone like that, the results would surely be even better!

Hearing Son Goku's proposal, Li Lin nodded and smiled without hesitation, "Sure, I'd love to!"

One of his talents was that he could improve his strength simply by fighting.

On Earth right now, Son Goku was the strongest, and training with him would undoubtedly be a massive help to his own growth.

At the same time, he was in urgent need of learning some basic combat techniques.

Krillin and the others had no objections; through their previous conversation, they knew that although Li Lin's appearance was mysterious, he didn't seem to be a malicious person.

"Since everyone is in agreement, let's head to my place first. We can have a meal and relax!"

Bulma suggested to the group with a smile.

Her eyes were filled with admiration as she looked at Li Lin.

For a woman like her, such a young, handsome, and powerful man held a fatal attraction.

Li Lin smiled and rubbed his nose.

If he guessed correctly, Bulma's current boyfriend should be Yamcha, who was standing right there.

As for Vegeta eventually stealing her away, that was likely to happen within this very year.

The group had no objections to Bulma's suggestion.

With that, everyone present boarded Bulma's aircraft and flew toward the Capsule Corp headquarters.

Mid-flight, Krillin curiously asked Li Lin, "Are you an Earthling? I've never heard of you before!"

Hearing Krillin's question, Li Lin smiled and nodded, "Of course, I'm a born-and-raised Earthling!"

He added a silent note to himself: Though not from the Earth of this world!

"I lived deep in the mountains and kept to myself, so it's only natural you haven't heard of me," Li Lin explained with a faint smile, having fabricated a reason on the spot.

"Oh, I see. That explains why you were on that mountain cliff when you first appeared," Krillin said, scratching his bald head thoughtfully.

Gohan, hearing their conversation, became interested and asked with a face full of curiosity, "So, Uncle Li Lin, how do you train?"

"Isn't that too strong? Even a villain as powerful as Frieza could be killed by you in a single blow!"

Son Goku was slightly stunned by his son's question, then his face lit up with excitement.

Although he knew Li Lin had finished off Frieza, he didn't know the specific details of how it happened.

Now that he heard Gohan say it was a one-hit kill, his heart began to race with adrenaline.

He hadn't expected this mysterious powerhouse he had just met to be this formidable.

Even though he could also kill Frieza in one hit with his current strength, he still felt a burning desire to spar with Li Lin!

"Uh..." Li Lin's expression faltered upon hearing Gohan's question.

He didn't know how to answer that.

Because his power wasn't obtained through conventional means.

"Maybe I just have good talent; I didn't really train intentionally, and my strength just ended up like this naturally."

Li Lin thought for a moment and came up with a somewhat passable excuse to brush it off.

However, to everyone else's ears, the meaning changed entirely.

Son Gohan looked at him with a strange expression.

Krillin's face twitched slightly.

Even Son Goku couldn't help but swallow hard.

It was a good thing Vegeta wasn't here right now; if he had heard that answer, he would have coughed up blood on the spot!

I've been training my ass off for so long, how is it that it sounds so easy coming from you?

"Didn't really train intentionally?"

"Strength just ended up like this naturally?"

"Damn it, why can't I become like that?"

These questions swirled through everyone's minds.

Li Lin looked at their various expressions and shook his head helplessly.

I already told you, I'm just naturally gifted! Why are you all so incredulous? he thought to himself.

Just as everyone was reeling from the shock of Li Lin's strength, they landed at Capsule Corp.

Vegeta had returned much earlier and had locked himself in the Gravity Training Room the moment he arrived, burying himself in intense training without treating himself like an outsider at all.

That was only because Bulma was kind-hearted, and Yamcha was a bit afraid of Vegeta.

If it had been anyone else, they probably would have kicked him out long ago!