Initial Attempt at Grinding Achievements

"Achievement task 'Champion of the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament' triggered. Reward: [Super Saiyan Epiphany Potion] x1."

"[Super Saiyan Epiphany Potion]: After consumption, there is a small probability of gaining an epiphany for the [Super Saiyan Form]."

"Achievement task 'Runner-up of the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament' triggered. Reward: [Super Transformation Epiphany Potion] x1."

"[Super Transformation Epiphany Potion]: After consumption, there is a small probability of gaining an epiphany for [Super Transformation], and a higher probability of gaining [Transformation]."

"Achievement task 'Third Place of the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament' triggered. Reward: [Transformation Epiphany Potion] x1."

"[Transformation Epiphany Potion]: After consumption, there is a small probability of gaining an epiphany for [Transformation]."

A series of system notifications chimed one after another. Even though Li Shu had mentally prepared himself, he was still pleasantly surprised.

Rewards for the top three—this was quite satisfying.

He wasn't most interested in the champion's reward, but rather the runner-up's.

Super Saiyan? Where is the fun in that compared to Super Transformation?

Besides, he theoretically already grasped the method to transform into a Super Saiyan; he only needed diligent practice to master it, making the epiphany potion entirely unnecessary.

Upon learning about the World Martial Arts Tournament, Son Goku and Krillin began training even more arduously.

Especially Son Goku, who possessed the Saiyan bloodline filled with battle-hungry genes; he was so excited he couldn't sleep a wink all night.

As the days passed, Li Shu could clearly see that, stimulated by the upcoming tournament, Son Goku's combat power was growing at a rapid pace.

Meanwhile, his own daily combat power gains were plummeting.

Four months later, Li Shu looked at the combat power above Son Goku's head, then checked his own, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Son Goku: [Combat Power: 80]

Li Shu: [Combat Power: 75]

"Is my aptitude really that poor? I trained at Korin Tower in advance, and I'm even using cheats!" Li Shu felt his young heart had taken a heavy blow.

Heh, so this is what a protagonist is? Even with cheats, I can't keep up.

Such a result only pointed to one problem: his cheats weren't strong enough.

"Whatever." Li Shu glanced at Krillin, who only had 35 combat power, and felt much better.

But soon, Li Shu grew puzzled. After spending over five months together, not a single achievement task had been triggered by Krillin.

Then again, he realized, he had spent five years with Son Goku on Mount Paozu and hadn't triggered a single achievement task there either.

"There's plenty of time; I refuse to believe it." Li Shu stared at Krillin with burning eyes, causing Krillin to feel a sudden chill down his spine.

During these short five months of training, Krillin had often felt this way.

"Brother Goku's gaze is too terrifying. He doesn't actually have any improper thoughts about me, does he?" Krillin subconsciously kept his distance from Li Shu, a hint of fear in his heart.

Li Shu smiled and looked away.

That evening, the final day of registration for the World Martial Arts Tournament, Master Roshi brought Li Shu, Son Goku, and Krillin to the registration site, where they quickly completed the paperwork.

Upon learning that the preliminaries would begin the next day, the battle-hungry Son Goku was quite disappointed.

However, after meeting Bulma, Yamcha, Oolong, and Puar, Son Goku cheered up again. These were all good friends he had met while searching for the Dragon Balls.

Yamcha was a bandit from the Diablo Desert who made a living by robbing others. As the founder of the Wolf Fang Fist, he wasn't inherently evil; after meeting Son Goku and becoming Bulma's boyfriend, he completely turned over a new leaf.

Oolong and Puar were both animal-people with superpowers—a pig and a flying cat. They were classmates at the Shape-Shifting Kindergarten and both had mastered the [Transformation] ability.

As a child, Li Shu had greatly envied this superpower, and now his childhood fantasy was about to come true.

"Li Shu?" Bulma looked at Li Shu in great surprise, quickly turning angry. "Didn't we agree to split up? How did you go missing without even giving me a call? You had me worried for nothing."

Bulma was very beautiful, and her anger had a unique charm to it. At first, Li Shu had some ideas about Bulma, but knowing the plot, he quickly dismissed the thought—those who know, know.

When it came to relationships, he was a bit of a germaphobe.

If Vegeta ever found out about his wife's past, who knows what such a proud man would do?

He would probably only be able to take his anger out on Master Roshi, since he couldn't beat Kakarot.

Hmm? Could this be a way to trigger a hidden achievement task? Thinking of this, Li Shu silently noted this little idea in his heart.

He felt that in the future, once Vegeta and Bulma were married, it might be worth a try. After all, if I don't go to hell, who will?

Facing Bulma's questioning, Li Shu apologized repeatedly; he had indeed forgotten to check in with her.

Bulma snorted and stopped dwelling on the matter.

Soon, through the introductions of Son Goku and Bulma, everyone got to know each other.

Li Shu looked at the top of Yamcha's head with great curiosity.

[Combat Power: 30]

He then looked at Oolong.

[Combat Power: 6]

"This guy Oolong should be able to farm quite a few achievements, right?" Li Shu's eyes gradually brightened as he looked at Oolong.

Oolong was startled and looked at Li Shu with vigilance.

Li Shu smiled and withdrew his gaze.

He had only found the general direction for triggering the achievement quest; the specific details still required exploration.

After a brief catch-up, everyone returned to their lodgings to rest, conserving their energy for the final preparations for tomorrow's preliminary rounds.

Li Shu left the hotel alone and headed to Nobi Bear's yakitori shop.

During the five months of training with Master Roshi, Li Shu had not forgotten the monthly orders placed by Nobi Bear.

Furthermore, he had been encouraging Nobi Bear to open branch locations, hoping to see if he could farm some achievements.

The yakitori shop was booming, and Nobi Bear was swamped, but the moment he saw Li Shu, he set aside his work and greeted him enthusiastically.

"Li Shu-kun, you've come at just the right time! Try the new dish I've developed, 'Raw Marinated Dinosaur Lantern.' You've definitely never had this before, right? It's huge, and it's incredibly satisfying to eat."

Raw marinated what? Li Shu briefly doubted he had heard correctly. People actually ate this stuff? And raw marinated at that? Truly a race known for being perverted; the reputation was well-deserved.

"No, no, no, I just ate, I'm stuffed. No need. I'm here for the Martial Arts Tournament and just stopped by to see you," Li Shu hurriedly declined.

Nobi Bear suddenly said, "To be honest, my friend, I have a favor to ask."

Here it comes!

The efforts of the past five months had not been in vain!

Li Shu's eyes lit up as the system notification sounded.