The Truth Behind the Name
August 17th has arrived!
Beforehand, everyone was in a lot of chaos trying to figure out what wedding gift to give Son Wuling on the Number 18, but in the end, they chose the gift that best represented their sincerity.
Master Roshi, unlike his usual carefree Son Wuling, officially married Number 18 with everyone's blessings!
Just as the wedding was about to end, two familiar figures slowly appeared in Mount Paozu.
One of the elderly men gave off a kind feeling. He was dressed in a martial arts uniform, and although he appeared hunched over, he still exuded a carefree air. He had a halo above his head.
"Mount Paozu has changed so much, hahaha... It's been so long, even Goku and Wuling have grown up!"
Another petite old woman, wearing a wizard's hat, sat on a floating crystal ball and said, "You only have twenty-four hours in the mortal realm, Son Gohan. Hmph, you've been dead for so long, you didn't even come back for Goku's wedding, so why did you come back for Wuling's wedding this time!"
Old Son Gohan chuckled and said, "Because I didn't expect Wuling to get married, and there are some things I'm really worried about, so I can only ask for your help, Fortuneteller Baba. Oh, and speaking of which, I should thank you for teaching my good-for-nothing grandson for a while."
The Fortuneteller Baba replied, "Hmph, it's because he has talent, and I roughly understand why you had him learn soul-related techniques from me!"
Older Son Gohan was taken aback, looked at Fortuneteller Baba, and asked nervously, "Um, Fortuneteller Baba, you didn't tell anyone else, did you?"
Am I the kind of person who talks too much?
The Fortuneteller Baba's voice rose a few decibels in displeasure, causing the elderly Son Gohan to quickly apologize!
At Mount Paozu, Son Wuling was dressed in a red wedding gown, as was Number 18 in a red cheongsam. The two had ultimately chosen this outfit for their wedding, reflecting Son Wuling's own sentiments, while Number 18 felt it was simpler than the white wedding dress.
Suddenly, Son Wuling and Son Goku's eyes widened, and their gazes turned in unison to two figures in the distance. Even the others were drawn to the Fortuneteller Baba and the elderly Son Gohan.
"Grandfather..."
Son Wuling and Son Goku's voices were perfectly synchronized, almost unbelievable!
"What?"
Son Gohan and Videl followed the gaze and looked over. It was the first time the two of them had seen Son Wuling Son Goku out of sorts.
"Gohan, sister..."
Master Roshi was dressed in a smart suit, and his eyes, hidden behind his sunglasses, were filled with surprise.
Bulma, Yamcha, Krillin, Oolong, Puar, or someone in the know, Vegeta, Piccolo, Android 17, and others quietly inquired before finding out who these two people were.
"Hehehe... Goku, Wuling, long time no see, you've both grown taller."
Upon hearing Old Son Gohan's words, Son Wuling and Son Goku quickly ran over. Number 18, Chi-Chi, seeing this, also hurriedly followed.
"Grandpa, I really didn't expect you to come..."
Son Wuling's eyes were a little moist, and so was Son Goku's, but they didn't cry! They were excited, yet also bewildered and helpless.
Gently rubbing his eyes, Son Wuling pulled Number 18 along and introduced her to the elderly Son Gohan, "Grandpa, this is Number 18, also my wife. I'm married now."
"Grandfather..."
Number 18 glanced somewhat nervously at the elderly Son Gohan, noticing the halo above his head. She had seen photos of young Son Wuling, Son Goku, and the elderly Son Gohan!
"Sigh... Hehehe... Wuling, you have good taste. Number 18, if Wuling bullies you in the future, go to the Fortuneteller Baba and ask Fortuneteller Baba to tell me that I will come back immediately to teach him a lesson!"
Older Son Gohan smiled at Number 18.
Son Wuling replied, "If that's the case, why don't you come back to life and live with us? I'll use the Dragon Balls to revive you, so you can watch over me."
"Don't even try. If I hadn't been worried about you, you brat, I wouldn't have come here. The Other World is full of beautiful women; don't even think about bringing this old codger back."
Old Son Gohan rolled his eyes at Son Wuling. He couldn't help but wonder to himself, "Did Grandpa really come back because he needs something? He didn't even come back when Goku got married."
"Grandpa, I'm so sorry, it's my fault that you died!"
Son Goku clenched his fists. This apology startled the elderly Son Gohan. Looking at the tail wrapped around Son Goku's waist, he understood that Son Goku already knew the truth about his death.
"Hahaha... Goku, there's nothing to apologize for. Besides, Goku, you put my mind at ease. What I'm most worried about is Wuling. Goku, never forget, Wuling is your younger brother. You must protect him."
Son Wuling crossed his arms over his chest, glanced sideways at Son Goku, and said, "Grandpa, don't you know what Goku looks like? Who's going to take care of whom between us? Don't you trust me?"
"Ah, hehe... Grandpa, I definitely will!"
Son Goku completely ignored Son Wuling's words. Although they were not related by blood, they were brothers who had grown up together since childhood.
"Oh, right, Grandpa, Chi-Chi and I have a son, and now Chi-Chi is pregnant again! Gohan, this is your great-grandfather, come quick!"
Son Goku greeted the somewhat timid Son Gohan with a smile. The elderly Son Gohan looked at his great-grandson and felt a strange excitement in his heart.
Only Son Wuling and the others felt a strange, inexplicable feeling. "Gohan, go see your great-grandfather Gohan..." It all seemed inexplicably odd.
The wedding finally concluded with the arrival of an elderly Son Gohan and Fortuneteller Baba!
The full moon hung in the sky at night, and old Son Gohan brought Son Wuling to the old house! Although they no longer lived there, Son Wuling would still clean it with Son Goku.
Son Wuling, still wearing his wedding attire, sat on the bed with familiarity, looking at the elderly Son Gohan sitting in the rocking chair, as if he had returned to his youth.
With his legs swinging nimbly, Son Wuling asked directly, "Grandpa, you specially asked the Fortuneteller Baba to come back from the Other World this time, is there something you need?"
"Yes, because I'm more worried about you, Wuling, than Goku, especially after learning from King Yemma that you're getting married. I feel it's time to tell you some things!"
The elderly Son Gohan, with a kind and gentle expression, smiled and said, "Wuling, do you know why I named you Son Wuling?"
"Um???"
Son Wuling tilted his head, startled, and replied, "As long as it's a name given by Grandpa, it doesn't matter, I like them all?"
"Hehe... Really? I remember you complained about it for a long time back then, Wuling, after all, this name doesn't sound as good as Ling Yuxing's!"
Old Man Son Gohan's words seemed to freeze Son Wuling in place!
Son Wuling stared mechanically at the elderly Son Gohan, his pupils dilating.
"This, um, hehe... Grandpa, what are you talking about! Who is Ling Yuxing, Grandpa? Is he your friend?"
Son Wuling was sweating profusely. Even though his power now surpassed that of the Mystic Gohan from his memories, he felt as if he had been stripped naked. His heart was pounding, and he was incredibly nervous.