Another Visit to West City

At Korin Tower, the brothers Goku and Wuchen stayed for over a month.

Every morning, the brothers practiced with their staffs on the "balcony," open to the wind on all sides. Korin watched with interest but was too lazy to move, so he didn't join them.

After their morning training, the two brothers climbed up and down Korin Tower.

For one thing, Wuchen found that doing so was an excellent way to train the ki inside him and increase its quantity.

For another, Korin heartily approved. He even admitted the truth about the Ultra Divine Water once the brothers could both easily snatch the water jug from him.

Actually, there was no Ultra Divine Water. There was something called the Ultra Divine Water, but it didn't belong to Korin.

And Master Roshi was largely responsible for the legend that drinking the so-called Ultra Divine Water could make someone several times stronger. In a way, Master Roshi was its first celebrity spokesperson.

Three hundred years ago, Master Roshi spent a year making countless attempts before finally reaching the top of Korin Tower. The climb itself had increased his strength.

On top of that, Master Roshi had received three years of instruction from Korin there, and his understanding of ki far surpassed that of ordinary people. That was how he earned his reputation as a martial arts master and spread the tale of the Ultra Divine Water, a fiction inspired by the Ultra Divine Water.

Though the story gradually faded from memory after Master Roshi retired, it still persisted here and there.

So Wuchen took Goku climbing the tower to train and temper the ki within them. It was almost like going back to the days when Master Roshi trained them.

In between climbs, Wuchen and Goku also found time to chat with Upa and his father, Bora, and teach them some of the basics of cultivation.

After lunch, they practiced on the balcony at the top of Korin Tower.

Korin had made rapid progress. He should be condensing his Origin Soul within the next few days, after which he could perform Spirit Attachment.

Goku, meanwhile, slowly consolidated his cultivation. The four souls within him were well balanced, and his foundation was solid.

Wuchen's cultivation hadn't advanced much, but he had gained a great deal of insight into ki. He was also beginning to grasp its properties, which was a welcome reward.

As for Upa and Bora, they were gradually beginning to produce spiritual energy too.

In his spare time, Goku also exchanged cultivation insights with Korin. He even earnestly asked for guidance on growing Senzu Beans.

At the same time, he tried to squeeze every bit of knowledge he could out of Korin, particularly everything he knew about ki.

Korin didn't hold back either, teaching Goku and Wuchen the best of the insights he'd gained over centuries of cultivation.

After a month, Korin had, to put it simply, grown a little afraid of them.

"There's nothing left for me to teach you. You've already far surpassed me. You're young—you should get out and see more of the world. Meow~ And you're always welcome to visit."

"You're too modest, Master Korin. Compared to you, we still have a long way to go. We're nothing but brute strength." Wuchen was indeed respectful and humble.

Regardless of who was stronger or older, Korin had taught him a great deal, and he'd benefited immensely.

"By the way, Master Korin, cultivation does require quiet contemplation. But you could also take a stroll through the mortal world in your spare time. It might do you some good." After giving it some thought, Wuchen added this, even though it was arguably presumptuous for someone so young to advise his elder.

"I'll remember that, meow~" Korin took Wuchen's words seriously. It had indeed been a long time since he'd visited the human world—probably several hundred years.

"Goodbye, Master Korin." After bidding him farewell, the brothers each rode a Flying Nimbus straight down. Korin had even given Wuchen a Flying Nimbus.

Strictly speaking, the Flying Nimbus Master Roshi gave Goku had originally been a gift from Korin to Master Roshi. Back then, Master Roshi could still just about ride it.

At the bottom of the tower, they said goodbye to Upa and Bora, then headed straight for Mount Paozu. They arrived the next day.

They placed the Dragon Ball in the hollow on the stone marker before Son Gohan's grave, cleared away some weeds, and talked about their recent experiences. Then they cleaned the house and prepared a meal.

Over the next half month, Wuchen gathered spiritual materials and refined quite a few pills.

After that, he and Goku went to West City to return the Dragon Radar and thank Bulma.

As soon as they arrived over West City, Wuchen sensed something unusual.

Compared to his last visit, there was a hint of spiritual energy here now, faint as it was. Bulma and the others must have been doing a decent job with their training.

The closer they got to Bulma's home, the stronger the feeling became.

He even occasionally heard passersby mention it. The citizens of West City seemed to have noticed it to some extent.

"The air seems to be getting fresher lately."

"Yeah, I feel healthier too. And the closer you get to Capsule Corp, the better the air gets."

"Exactly, that's right!"

Hearing these comments, Wuchen reflected on the spread of the cultivation method. He was determined to make it happen, and had already started.

But letting it spread unchecked wouldn't do. At least, not yet.

He needed a group of pioneers to make some progress first. That would help him keep things under control, and they could also become envoys who spread the teachings when the time came for wider dissemination.

Still, though it was too early, he ought to start planning. Ideally, he'd draw up an initial proposal.

Before long, the two reached the entrance to Bulma's home, and Wuchen pressed the intercom.

"Moshi moshi, who are you looking for?" The voice through the intercom sounded familiar.

At the same time, a tiny screen showed a pink mechanical face. It was the Nanny Robot from Bulma's home.

"Beep, it's Mr. Wuchen and Mr. Goku. Please wait." Before Wuchen could say anything, the intercom spoke again, and then the gate opened.

The brothers walked in, and the gate closed behind them.

Before they had taken more than a few steps, the Nanny Robot had already come to meet them.

"Mr. Wuchen, Mr. Goku, please follow me." The Nanny Robot led the two of them inside and explained.

"Beep, Miss instructed me to bring you straight to her if you came by."

Has she run into a problem with her cultivation? Wuchen guessed. Judging by the situation, Bulma must have had something she wanted to ask.

"Miss, Mr. Wuchen and Mr. Goku are here. Beep beep." Soon, the brothers were led to the open-air training ground.

Wuchen's eyes lit up. Of course, the scene before him really was quite bright.

The vast grounds were divided into several sections. In the center stood several metal pillars with intricate designs. Bulma, Yamcha, Oolong, Puar, and even the Brief couple were practicing on them.

Extending out from the central area were plots of land planted with all kinds of plants, each brimming with spiritual energy. Special robots tended them, watering and pruning them.

It was quite like the sight of sect disciples tending medicinal gardens, except for the ring of light-gathering devices set up around the place, which looked rather out of place.

He could guess why Bulma had installed those devices, but they didn't do much. They couldn't significantly speed up cultivation. Some fields were simply worlds apart.

"You're finally here! Was this Dragon Ball that hard to find? I even went looking for you a few times, but nobody was ever home."

At the sound of her voice, Bulma immediately ended her training and spotted Wuchen and Goku. The metal pillar she was on lowered at once.