A Wonderful Night!

But with Lin Yuan there to back him up, at least Yamcha would not suffer any serious injuries.

He would let Yamcha realize he was no match for his opponent first. There would be plenty of time to step in afterward.

This was an unspoken rule in Dragon Ball: try not to rashly steal someone else's fight.

In the blink of an eye, Blue had already arrived before Yamcha and struck out with his palm.

Yamcha could not see Blue's attack at all. He only had time to raise both arms in front of his chest and assume a defensive stance.

"Argh!"

With a loud bang, Yamcha was sent flying. He only came to a stop after smashing through several tables and chairs.

"What incredible speed... and such heavy force!"

Yamcha struggled to his feet and shook out his arms.

Seeing that he wanted to use the Wolf Fang Fist and continue fighting, Lin Yuan stepped between the two of them. He said to Yamcha, "Let me handle this. He's too strong. You're no match for him. Bulma and Launch are counting on you."

There was no helping it. Even if Yamcha used the Wolf Fang Fist, he might only last another two seconds. Yamcha understood that himself. After telling Lin Yuan to be careful, he silently stepped in front of the two women.

Bulma anxiously asked about Yamcha's injuries, while Launch watched Lin Yuan with a worried expression.

Lin Yuan felt Launch's concerned gaze and gave her a reassuring smile.

"Don't worry. It'll be fine."

Blue wore a mocking expression.

"Hmph, another fool looking to die. Don't worry, no matter which one of you comes first, you'll all end up the same!"

Lin Yuan ignored Blue's words and merely walked toward him at an unhurried pace.

If they were going to fight, there was no need for all this nonsense!

Lin Yuan suddenly accelerated and appeared before Blue in an instant.

Then he drove a powerful front kick straight into Blue's chest.

Before Blue could react, his body slid backward five or six meters, only stopping when he slammed into the wall. Shock filled his heart.

This brat! How is he this strong?! That's impossible!

Though Blue thought this, his movements did not pause in the slightest. He rolled to the side.

Because Lin Yuan's fist was already about to strike him in the face.

Lin Yuan's punch missed, and he said, "You dodged pretty quickly."

Looks like I can only use that move. Blue thought.

At the instant Lin Yuan turned his head to locate him, a blue glint flashed in Blue's eyes.

Lin Yuan inwardly cursed. He had just been about to dodge, but it was already too late. He discovered that he could not move.

Lin Yuan had been on guard against this move all along! But its activation was simply too fast! It caught him completely off guard!

Lin Yuan felt as though all the qi in his body had been paralyzed, leaving him unable to move.

Was this his special ability?

Seeing this, Blue burst into smug laughter.

"HAHAHAHA! So what if you're strong? Before my special ability, you're still nothing but meat on the chopping block. Once I kill you, I'll pay your friends a visit too!"

With that, Blue walked toward Lin Yuan step by step, his eyes full of disdain.

But after only two steps, he realized something was wrong.

The prey he had immobilized was still smiling even with death at his doorstep?

Lin Yuan really was smiling. If he had been his old self before cultivating qi, perhaps he truly would not have been able to break this move. But now...

Lin Yuan's gaze suddenly turned fierce, and the air around his body surged violently.

With a shout of "Hah!!", Lin Yuan regained his ability to move.

Without another word, Lin Yuan flashed forward, grabbed Blue by the neck, and lifted him straight into the air.

"All right, you can't run away now, can you?"

Bam! Bam! Bam!!

After only three punches, Blue completely lost consciousness.

"Let's go, Launch, Bulma! Let's eat somewhere else. This place is bad luck!"

Afterward, Lin Yuan and the others changed places to eat.

Once they had eaten and drunk their fill, everyone returned home.

After returning home, Lin Yuan sat on the sofa while Launch stood behind him, massaging his shoulders.

Every night after Lin Yuan finished training, Launch would insist on giving him a massage. Over time, Lin Yuan had gotten used to it.

Having your beautiful wife massage you online—now that was truly living the good life.

While she massaged him, Lin Yuan took the opportunity to tell Launch about his plans after tomorrow:

"Um, starting tomorrow, I'm heading to a place called Korin Tower to train. I might not be back for several months, so you'll have to take good care of yourself!"

Launch froze slightly and fell silent for a moment before saying in a soft, clingy voice:

"That long? Then... I'll wait for you to come back!"

"You've had it hard, Launch. I... need to become stronger, so I'll have enough power... to protect you."

After hearing Lin Yuan's words, Launch stopped what she was doing. She walked gently to his side, took his hand, and kept kneading it, her face full of heartache as she said:

"I know... I just don't want you to overwork yourself. Besides, in my heart, you're already the strongest!"

Lin Yuan gave a bitter smile and shook his head. At present, he was indeed very strong!

But what about ten years from now? Twenty years from now?

If he stopped moving forward, there would definitely come a day when he regretted it.

By then, if he wanted to grow stronger again, his enemies would not give him the chance!

Therefore, no matter how unbearably dull his daily training was, Lin Yuan had the motivation to keep going.

He wanted to slowly ascend to the pinnacle of martial arts and protect the Launch he loved!

"I understand how you feel. I promise you, I absolutely won't push myself too hard! If I get tired, I'll rest properly!" Lin Yuan promised Launch.

Launch wrapped her arms around Lin Yuan's arm and gently rested her head against his shoulder, saying softly, "Did you know? Several times after training, you were so exhausted that you fell asleep right on the couch. Every now and then, you'd mumble in your sleep. I couldn't understand what you were saying, but I could tell that you were anxious... even scared. You must have dreamed about something bad."

After saying that, Launch looked at Lin Yuan with gentle eyes glistening with tears:

"It hurts me to see you like that. That's why I wanted to massage you and make you delicious meals. I only hoped to ease your fatigue. I think... I must have fallen in love with you, Lin Yuan."

Launch's voice was firm, and as she spoke, it became filled with sweetness.

Lin Yuan's heart seemed to skip a beat as his gaze fixed on Launch's lovely face.

He had not expected Launch to be the one to confess her feelings first, so firmly and honestly.

At that moment, Launch seemed to have a filter over her in Lin Yuan's eyes.

She was so beautiful and captivating that he could not help but pull her into his arms.

"Actually, I liked you from the moment I first met you. I wanted to protect you, and that's why you became the source of my motivation to keep growing stronger. Without you, perhaps I wouldn't have been able to keep going all this time."

Launch's delicate body trembled as tears spilled from her eyes. Her arms slowly tightened around Lin Yuan as well.

"Lin Yuan, I'm so happy!"

Feeling Launch's fragrance and her soft body, Lin Yuan's breathing began to quicken, and his heartbeat accelerated wildly.

As though possessed, Lin Yuan slowly cupped Launch's face, aimed for her red lips, and kissed her.

Launch did not refuse. She awkwardly returned his kiss, her small hands holding him even tighter.

In an instant, the temperature in the room gradually rose, as though even the air had turned thick and sticky.

As they kissed, Lin Yuan naturally eased Launch down onto the couch. He looked at her with an aggressive gaze, as though he wanted to devour her whole.

Launch let out a soft moan, then gazed at Lin Yuan affectionately, her lips parting slightly.

"Be gentle..."

Buzz!

Lin Yuan felt his scalp go numb, and then his body was completely overtaken by desire.

Tonight

was destined to be a beautiful night.