Heart Barrier

Ling Yuxing!

He had almost forgotten that name!

He has lived in this world for a very long time, longer than in his previous life. Even the Ling Yuxing of the past seems to have been gradually forgotten, like bubbles in a dream.

"So you knew all along, Grandpa. Then how do you view me, an outsider from another world?"

The only response Son Wuling received was an older Son Gohan yanking his ear hard.

"Ouch, Grandpa, that hurts! Let go!"

Son Wuling pleaded, saying that although he could easily break free, he was afraid of hurting the elderly Son Gohan.

"You brat, what are you talking about? What outsider? You're Son Wuling, my grandson, Goku's brother. You're married now and have a family. What do you mean by outsider? Have you never cared about Goku?"

The old Son Gohan made Son Wuling immediately beg for forgiveness and admit his mistake.

After releasing Son Wuling, the elderly Son Gohan replied, "There are far too many people in this world who can read minds like me. I'm really worried that if you encounter some ambitious individuals, they might become a threat to you."

"So, back when I was with the Fortuneteller Baba, Grandpa, you told me to practice with Fortuneteller Baba and learn Soul Technique... So that's how it was. Grandpa, you knew all along. You used Mind Reading on me when you picked me up, didn't you? Besides you and the Fortuneteller Baba, was there anyone else who knew?"

Son Wuling gently rubbed his ears and asked, "I thought I had kept it a secret, but it turns out that old Son Gohan knew from the very beginning."

Do you really think that not hiding anything is no big deal? Or is everything as simple as you imagine? Son Wuling was a bookworm in his past life.

He remembered a novel, in which a particular part of the plot left a deep impression on him. A time traveler traveled to a technologically advanced world, but after being exposed, he was captured and experimented on. He obtained Earth's coordinates, and as a result, Earth suffered a devastating blow, and humanity was completely enslaved until it became extinct.

Furthermore, there's a storyline involving powerful demons, fairies, and the protagonist who is exposed in a fantasy world and is led by demons who use his memories to find Earth, where he devours over six billion humans.

That's right, they ate them all. Human technology is no match for those fairies and demons. It's because of these past incidents that Son Wuling is so cautious. Needless to say, the Dragon Balls world is even more amazing.

Now that he's experienced it firsthand, he's thinking back to some Dragon Balls fanfiction he'd read before. He's truly impressed. Master Roshi can Mind Reading, not to mention Piccolo, Kami, Popo, Korin. There are countless other characters with such abilities. Now he even suspects that Master Roshi Korin might know about his situation.

Because he experienced Tao Pai Pai and the destruction of the Red Ribbon Army while learning Soul Technique, he is now becoming increasingly uncertain!

"Wuling, now that you're married, it means you've truly made this place your home. I've also heard about your Spirit Immortal School from the Fortuneteller Baba, as well as your Heart Virus and Heart Demon. Wuling, if you have the chance, just be honest with everyone. I believe in Goku, Number 18, and your friends; they will definitely accept you."

The elderly Son Gohan continued to persuade Son Wuling, "I think that Heart Demon that you can't get rid of even with a wish from the Dragon Balls is your Heart Barrier, and it may have a great impact on your future training."

"I..."

Just as Son Wuling was about to directly deny it, he saw the serious look on the face of the elderly Son Gohan, and finally nodded, looking complicated and conflicted.

"I'll think about it, Grandpa!"

After bidding farewell to everyone, the elderly Son Gohan and Fortuneteller Baba left together. The reason he had come back was because Son Wuling, who was back in his room, was now dressed in a wedding suit, sitting on the sofa in the living room, propping up his chin, and saying nothing.

At this moment, Number 18 had changed out of her wedding dress and was now wearing a bathrobe. She placed a cup of hot tea on the glass table, sat down next to Son Wuling, gently put her arm around Son Wuling's arm, and leaned on his shoulder.

"What's wrong? Did something happen that upset you when Grandpa came back this time? Can you tell me about it, Wuling?"

Even at this moment, Number 18 was not as aloof as usual. She gently placed Son Wuling's hand on her cheek, smiling faintly and very tenderly.

"Number 18, I..."

Son Wuling looked at Number 18 beside him. Although he wanted to say something, a thorn was stuck in his heart.

Frank!

Did they really tell the whole truth?

Son Wuling couldn't help but ask himself the same question. His grandfather wanted him to be honest, but he didn't dare, especially now that he was married. He was afraid of how everyone would view him.

Krillin and Number 18 were originally friends, became familiar strangers because of his existence. He even became Number 18's husband and wife. He is no longer just a passerby. In this Dragon Balls world, he has a bond and a connection.

Number 18 smiled, took Son Wuling's hand, and placed it against his heart. His cool voice carried an indescribable tenderness as he said, "Grandpa didn't come to Goku's wedding before. There must be something very important this time. If you don't want to talk about it, then don't. If you need me to, I'll always be there to listen!"

Son Wuling was stunned. Looking at Number 18 beside her, a warm feeling welled up in her heart, and her eyes trembled slightly.

"I'm sorry, Number 18, please forgive me, this secret is just too shocking!"

Son Wuling looked at Number 18 seriously and continued, "I don't want to be like those useless protagonists in novels and movies, who immediately pretend to be troubled by the slightest trouble, saying nothing and making everyone around them worry too. This matter is really too important. I'm sorry, Number 18."

Number 18 gently shook his head and replied, "If something is causing you so much distress, it must be quite serious. Let's not talk about that now. Wuling, today is our wedding day, and it's already evening. Is there anything we haven't taken care of yet?"

"Oh! Yes, the Number 18. Our wedding schedule is just one step away from being finalized."

Son Wuling then swept Number 18 up in a princess carry, a natural smile spreading across her face as she looked at Number 18 girl in her arms with pride.

Number 18 also hugged Son Wuling's neck, and two blushes appeared on her cheeks as if something might happen next.

"Can you turn off the lights?"

After turning off the living room lights, Son Wuling smiled and carried Number 18 into the room, turning on the room's incandescent light.

I moved out on the Android 17; it's a newly built apartment right next to the Budokan.

"Light Number 18, let's wait a while before turning it off!"