Present and Future

The boulder collapsed, and thick smoke billowed up.

"Hm? What's going on? How did that mysterious guy suddenly get knocked down?"

Krillin sounded puzzled.

"Even if they're both Super Saiyans, there's still a huge gap in strength."

As a martial artist, Sun Wukong saw the problem right away. Although the two of them looked evenly matched right now, it was only because Li Feng was suppressing his own strength. The true outcome could actually be decided in an instant.

"..."

And Piccolo, whose hearing was extremely sharp, listened in silently.

When the smoke and dust dispersed, Trunks was still lying among the boulders, but his eyes were blank, stunned by the news.

"That's right. In your world, your father is Vegeta—the man over there with the M-shaped receding hairline."

Li Feng pointed behind him.

"But in this world, Bulma and I fell in love. She's living very well, and she even had a child with me."

"No matter what, this world is no longer the universe you're familiar with, so the events from your future won't happen in this world either."

"..."

It took a long while before Trunks finally accepted that fact.

"I actually know why you came here, too. Let's confirm it."

Li Feng smiled.

When Trunks had fought Li Feng, he had been shocked by Li Feng's power. At the very least, Li Feng's strength was far above his own. That meant there was hope in dealing with the future Androids 17 and 18.

"I came to this world to deliver medicine to Mr. Sun Wukong of this world. Also, to tell you all about the future android attack, and to search for a way to defeat those two hateful demons."

Trunks briefly explained what had happened in the future. It was the same as in the original story.

"Wh-what?"

Piccolo, who had been silently watching the drama unfold, was shocked all over again by their words. He never would have imagined something like this! In the future, that Vegeta had actually married Bulma? And they even had a child?

Then he silently glanced at Vegeta.

"Hmph."

Vegeta snorted coldly, disdainful of Piccolo.

"Wukong, come here for a moment."

After Li Feng finished talking with Trunks, he called Wukong over.

"Huh? You're done already?"

Seeing that the two of them had dropped out of their Super Saiyan states, Wukong was completely confused, but he still came over.

Then he heard Trunks talk about something utterly unbelievable.

Wukong, who was only interested in fighting, knew nothing about time travel. He only understood that this boy was called Trunks, that he had come here to deliver medicine to him, and that even stronger enemies would appear in the future.

Li Feng, who knew the future storyline well, said to Wukong, "Wukong, take the medicine first. Otherwise, I won't spar with you in the future."

"Huh? No way!"

Like a child, Wukong immediately took the medicine.

If he did not say it like that, Wukong definitely would not take the medicine. On top of that, the current Wukong had learned ahead of time how to stack Kaioken with his Super Saiyan state, which would put an even greater burden on his body. Something might happen earlier than expected, and Li Feng could not predict it either. They had to cure the illness first.

When Trunks saw this scene, he wanted to laugh but did not dare make a sound.

"Wukong, you need to train properly. In three years, even stronger enemies will appear."

Li Feng warned Wukong.

"Of course. I'll get even stronger, and when the time comes, I'll definitely beat you!"

Wukong was full of enthusiasm.

"Then Trunks and I will go to his world tomorrow. That should be fine."

"But Mr. Li Feng, would that affect the two worlds?"

Trunks was worried.

"Didn't you come here too? Don't worry. We'll definitely help you deal with the future. Now let's explain things to the others, then have a meal together."

Li Feng warmly extended the invitation.

Although Wukong was completely confused, he was still very happy to make a new friend.

With Li Feng's help, they concealed Trunks's true identity, but told everyone everything else.

The group was surprised and shocked, but in the end, they still accepted the truth.

"Hmph, I don't accept it. Li Feng is one thing, but why has another strange Saiyan shown up? And he can even turn into a Super Saiyan?"

Vegeta let out a cold snort.

"What's wrong, Vegeta? Are you scared? Didn't you learn how to become a Super Saiyan too?"

Li Feng teased.

"As if! Hmph!"

Vegeta answered with a proud huff.

"We're throwing a big party at my house tonight. Everyone can come. There'll be lots of good food, to celebrate our huge victory this time!"

Li Feng announced happily.

"Yeah!"

Gohan said excitedly.

"Good food? Then I'm definitely coming, hehe."

Wukong had turned back into a child by now.

"Vegeta, if you're not going, forget it. I'll take care of your share for you."

Wukong started bickering with Vegeta again.

"Don't even think about it, Kakarot! I will never admit defeat!"

Looking at everyone's relaxed, joyful, happy expressions, Trunks's eyes filled with tears, and an indescribable feeling surged up in his heart.

"Come on, Trunks. This is your welcome party too. Relax a little. This isn't the future. We'll protect everything here together."

Li Feng said to Trunks.

"Thank you, Mr. Li Feng."

Trunks also showed a smile.

Krillin, Gohan, Yamcha, and the others all greeted Trunks one after another, asking him many things about the future.

Just like that, everyone flew back to Bulma's big villa in West City.

Of course, Li Feng and Bulma still sat comfortably in the plane, teasing their son Li Xing during the flight.

And when the two of them were alone, Li Feng also told Bulma privately about Trunks's true origins.

"Huh? How is that possible? In the future, I married Vegeta? He's my son?"

Bulma was shocked.

"Hmph. No matter what, in this world, you're my husband, and Li Xing is our child."

Bulma held Li Xing and leaned happily against Li Feng.

"But the future me must be so pitiful. Her family and friends all sacrificed themselves."

Bulma also felt sad for her future self.

"You'll definitely go to the future too, won't you? Although the future is already completely different from now, I still hope you can help the future me."

Although Li Feng did not say it, the thoughtful Bulma had already known what he was thinking, and silently trusted him from behind.

"Mm. Don't worry. I should be back very soon this time."

Li Feng also held Bulma and said gently.

That evening, dinner was still incredibly lavish. Robots delivered all kinds of delicacies in perfect order, opening everyone's eyes. And the three big eaters who had returned to Earth once again transformed into gluttons, sweeping through every kind of food like mad.

Trunks was stunned too, but then he joined them in eating and drinking, completely blending into the atmosphere.

That night, Li Feng and Bulma, who had not seen each other in a long time, once again spent a sweet and passionate night together...