Guiding Potential

King Piccolo released a translucent aura that blazed like raging fire, almost solid!

His energy had reached a terrifying level.

At least, in Krillin and Gohan's eyes, it was terrifying.

"Uncle Piccolo is so strong!" Son Gohan said excitedly.

Cold sweat trickled down Krillin's shiny bald head, as if he had returned to the era when King Piccolo had run rampant.

Piccolo stared blankly at his own hands. He had never imagined he could obtain such powerful strength.

The Grand Elder said kindly, "Child, do not reject this power that has come so suddenly, because it is your own strength."

"I understand, Grand Elder." Piccolo nodded.

Then the Grand Elder looked toward the others. "Earthlings who have come from afar, I can sense your goodwill. If you do not mind, allow me, in the final moments of my life, to help draw out your potential."

"Really? We can really gain powerful strength like Piccolo?" Krillin's eyes lit up.

The Grand Elder slowly nodded. "That's right."

Bulma asked with some concern, "Grand Elder, won't using a method like this affect your body?"

The Grand Elder shook his head and smiled. "Thank you for your concern. I am only helping guide out the power within your bodies. It will not have any effect."

"Thank you for your trouble, Grand Elder."

Jiang Ling wore a smile.

Helping Piccolo search for his origins had merely been a convenient excuse.

Developing everyone's potential was his real goal!

The Grand Elder first helped Krillin draw out his potential. Judging from his aura, his strength had increased by about six times.

Next was Son Gohan.

His potential was greater, and his power rose by more than a dozen times.

In Jiang Ling's eyes, this result was within expectations.

As for Son Goku, after his potential was drawn out, his strength could be called truly terrifying, at least compared to before.

Although the margin of increase was a little smaller, about eight or nine times, his foundation was just too solid!

By Jiang Ling's estimate, he still had a combat power of over two million.

"Jiang Ling, I'm going to find Frieza!"

Son Goku said eagerly.

Jiang Ling waved his hand and did not stop him.

He knew very well there was no stopping him at a time like this.

Besides, at this stage, there were no other methods to raise their combat power again.

Jiang Ling glanced at Krillin. Without him being sacrificed, Goku probably wouldn't be able to turn into a Saiyan, right?

Anyway, there were the Dragon Balls. They could just find a way to revive him later.

Son Gohan said, "Dad, I'll go too."

Goku nodded, smiling. "Experiencing some battles will be good for you too."

"Then I'll go help as well."

Krillin stepped forward, which left the others somewhat surprised.

Sensing their astonished gazes, Krillin scratched his bald head and said sheepishly, "After all, I received the Grand Elder's favor."

Everyone smiled knowingly.

With that said, without waiting for the Grand Elder to say anything, they flew straight in the direction of Frieza's energy.

"Wait... sigh~" the Grand Elder began to stop them, but he was still too late.

He looked at Jiang Ling and asked, "Jiang Ling, was what you said before true? Is Frieza truly as powerful as you described? If so, then leave with your companions as soon as possible."

He did not want innocent people to be dragged into Namek's disaster.

After a pause, the Grand Elder requested, "If possible, please take a few Namekians with you."

Jiang Ling smiled and shook his head. "Don't mind them, Grand Elder. Let them go. If things really reach the point where they can't be salvaged, don't we still have the Dragon Balls... When the time comes, we can just make a wish and send everyone to Earth together."

"That is true." The Grand Elder nodded, then continued, "Only you and that girl remain. Come, let me help guide out your potential."

"All right."

As the Grand Elder's broad palm rested on Jiang Ling's head, Jiang Ling felt a force inside his body slowly being guided out.

Boom—

A wave of air burst uncontrollably from his body.

His black hair moved on its own despite the lack of wind, and a half-transparent aura erupted over his skin.

"Power..."

Feeling that surging strength, Jiang Ling had been prepared for it, but he still could not help feeling excited.

Anyone who suddenly obtained such tremendous power would react the same way.

After calming himself, Jiang Ling drew in his aura and said to the Grand Elder, "Thank you for the trouble, Grand Elder."

"It was nothing, but your potential truly surprised me. Just like that little boy from earlier," the Grand Elder said with a chuckle, then looked toward Bulma.

"Little girl, it's your turn."

"Me?"

Bulma pointed at herself, a little surprised.

"Yes."

"I don't think I need it. I'm not good at fighting." Bulma smiled and waved her hand.

"Are you sure?"

"I'm sure!"

Jiang Ling asked the Grand Elder for a Dragon Ball, said goodbye, and prepared to leave with Bulma.

Seeing that Piccolo did not seem to intend to leave, he asked him aloud.

"Piccolo, aren't you coming to fight with us?"

"No. You go."

Piccolo knew very well that when his potential had been drawn out just now, his aura had leaked out.

It was very likely to have been detected by the enemy's scouters.

And the Grand Elder clearly could not move.

So he wanted to stay here and protect the Grand Elder.

Seeing Piccolo like this, Jiang Ling said nothing more and flew away with Bulma.

They arrived at an open space, and he had her take out the Spaceship.

If they ran into danger later, Bulma could start the spaceship at once and leave.

Inside the spaceship.

Jiang Ling said, "Bulma, I think you should have your potential drawn out."

"I'm not a fighter. What would I need power for?" Bulma curled her lip.

The next moment, Jiang Ling suddenly leaned close to her ear and whispered a few words.

Bulma's face instantly flushed red, and she shot Jiang Ling a reproachful look.

"All you ever think about is that kind of stuff. I swear... Fine, then let's go back and find the Grand Elder again."

"No need."

Jiang Ling smiled mysteriously. "I can draw out potential too."

Just now, he had taken the chance to sign in on the Grand Elder and obtained the skill to draw out potential.

"If you can do it, why didn't you say so earlier? Why did you still need the Grand Elder to do it?"

"Ah, I only just learned it. I'm just not skilled enough yet. Wearing clothes will affect the success rate."

"..."

In the room, on the bed.

As her power was drawn out, Bulma's face filled with disbelief.

"So this is power... It feels like it's about to overflow..."

Jiang Ling: ???

What kind of wild phrasing was that?

Forget it. He would have his fill first!

Jiang Ling turned her over, making her lie on her stomach on the bed.

Then he plunged headfirst into that gentle paradise.

No one could remain unmoved in the face of such a tempting, fair-skinned Bulma!

Bulma cried out in surprise, "Huh? What are you doing? Ah, I'm not ready yet..."

"!!!"

However, the difference in strength meant she was destined to be left at Jiang Ling's mercy.