Dr. Gero

With no other options, the group split up to search the city for suspicious targets.

Li Lin, however, searched at a leisurely pace, showing no signs of tension whatsoever.

"Li Lin, you don't seem to be in any hurry."

Yamcha had just finished searching an area and landed nearby.

Li Lin smiled and spread his hands. "Why should I be?"

Yamcha was slightly stunned by this, then relaxed and said with a laugh, "Fair point. A powerhouse like you probably doesn't even take the Androids seriously."

"Heh." Li Lin offered a noncommittal smile.

With that, Yamcha used a burst of speed to fly off toward another location to continue his search.

Watching his retreating back, Li Lin silently prayed, God of Yamcha, you had better be careful!

After that, he left the area as well, wandering through the city alone.

Sure enough, about ten minutes later.

A large truck suddenly crashed into a gas station, triggering a massive explosion.

The blast immediately drew everyone's attention, and at the same time, they felt Yamcha's energy signature beginning to fade rapidly.

Sensing something was wrong, the group immediately flew toward the location where Yamcha's energy had vanished.

When they arrived, they found Yamcha held in the grip of an old man.

A large hole had been punched through his body, and he had lost consciousness, his energy so weak that he could die at any moment.

Seeing the group arrive, the old man tossed Yamcha aside onto the ground.

Seeing this, Son Goku's heart surged with rage. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Krillin, take Yamcha and get out of here! Go to Bulma's; I left the Senzu beans with her when I came."

Krillin didn't dare delay. Upon hearing the order, he immediately stepped forward to check Yamcha's injuries.

Finding that he was hanging on by a thread, he quickly hoisted him onto his back and left the scene.

"So, you two must be the Androids."

Piccolo stared at the fat and thin pair, his voice deep and grave.

The old man was slightly surprised to hear this, opening his mouth to speak slowly, "Oh? How did you know?"

The group didn't answer his question; they only wanted to end the fight quickly.

Li Lin looked at the two calmly, raised an eyebrow, and said slowly, "Everyone, they are indeed Androids, but they shouldn't be the two that appear in the future."

The group, who had been ready to attack, froze instantly.

"Li Lin, what do you mean by that?"

Goku asked, looking at him in confusion.

The others wore equally puzzled expressions. Could it be that these weren't the Androids who would bring about the disaster of the future?

The old man noticed Li Lin. A glint flashed in his eyes as he began to scan his memory for information on the various people present.

But after searching for a moment, he was suddenly shocked. Why is there no information on this person?

He had collected data on every powerhouse on Earth, whether famous or obscure; all of them were on file.

Yet, why was there absolutely no information on this young man before him?

"Although they have no energy signatures, I can feel that their strength is very weak."

"They pose absolutely no threat to the future, so there is only one answer: there are other, stronger Androids!"

Li Lin said with a firm tone.

He had no time to play games with these pieces of scrap metal.

His main goal today was still to find the goddess of his dreams.

"What?"

Son Goku and the others were shocked.

It wasn't just them who were stunned; even the old man was taken aback.

Because everything Li Lin said was completely accurate—he was the infamous Dr. Gero.

He had indeed created more than just one set of Androids.

"Who are you, and how do you know about this?"

Dr. Gero frowned and said in a low voice.

It was just as he thought.

Hearing this, the group's hearts sank, as it confirmed that everything Li Lin had said was entirely correct.

"Heh." Li Lin gave a calm smile. He had no intention of explaining, continuing in his unhurried manner, "I suggest you bring out the other Androids. Your power is far too pathetic."

"Hmph!" Dr. Gero snorted, responding without backing down, "Then come and try!"

He had turned himself into an Android for the sole purpose of increasing his own strength.

Now he was convinced that no living creature on Earth could be his match.

Even if this young man knew his secret, so what? At worst, he would just kill him along with the others.

"Heh, in that case, allow me to see you off."

Li Lin had no desire to waste more breath on them; he raised his hand, ready to strike.

"Wait, Li Lin!" Son Goku hurriedly stopped him.

Hearing Son Goku's words, Li Lin turned his head in curiosity while slowly lowering his hand.

"Leave these two to us. Your strength is too great; I'm afraid if you exert even a little bit of it, we won't have anything left to do."

Son Goku rubbed his head and explained with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Dr. Gero's aged skin twitched.

The words were grating to his ears, as if they were being described as nothing more than two ants that could be crushed at any moment.

Li Lin looked into Son Goku's sincere eyes and sighed helplessly, "Fine, I'll leave it to you. I'll watch from the sidelines!"

Dr. Gero could no longer contain himself and said indignantly, "Too arrogant! You are all far too arrogant!"

With that, beams of light shot from his eyes.

Son Goku and the others hurriedly dodged.

However, it seemed Dr. Gero wasn't attacking them, but rather the surrounding buildings.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Explosions erupted one after another, and in no time at all, the entire city was reduced to ruins.

The people in the city were nearly all dead or wounded; the scene before them could best be described as a living hell.

"Bastard, unforgivable!"

Watching the scene before him, Son Goku charged forward in a rage.

"Bang!"

He threw a punch, landing it squarely on Dr. Gero's face.

Dr. Gero was knocked back a few steps, his hat falling off to reveal a transparent brain.

Just then, Li Lin noticed that something seemed wrong with Son Goku's body.

The punch just now hadn't been anything special, but Son Goku was now breaking into a sweat, and his complexion was beginning to look abnormal.

This guy still hasn't taken his medicine.

Li Lin thought to himself helplessly.

Son Goku's current physical condition was likely no longer suitable for combat.

However, Li Lin had no intention of trying to persuade him, as he knew Son Goku's stubborn temper all too well.

If he were forbidden from fighting, it would probably be more painful than death itself.

Dr. Gero had already put his hat back on and looked at Son Goku with composure, "If you're in such a hurry, we can begin now."