Why did Son Wuling decide to take Satan in? There were plenty of benefits. He had already intended to find a public spokesperson, but had never had the time. He had not expected Satan to come knocking now. Judging by his previous performance and his luck, Son Wuling chose to accept him.
"Stand up when you speak!"
Hearing Son Wuling's words, Satan hurriedly got to his feet, straightened his posture, and looked at Son Wuling.
"Before I teach you ki, I can tell you about martial artists. Once you become a martial artist, although you gain strength, you also take on greater responsibilities. When Earth faces a crisis, you must stand at the forefront. Do you understand?"
"I understand, Master Wuling. You and Mr. Goku defeated Demon King Piccolo, as well as those Saiyans just now. I understand it all, Master Wuling. Although I'm timid, I sincerely want to become a martial artist, Master Wuling." Satan looked at Son Wuling resolutely. Son Goku, Ox-King, and Chi-Chi, who stood nearby, all smiled approvingly, clearly quite satisfied with Satan's words.
"Training starts tomorrow. I'm a little tired today. By the way, Satan, do you have any family? Once training begins, you probably won't be able to go home for a while."
Satan answered with a grin, "Hehe... Master Wuling, I have a daughter. But I already asked Mr. Ox-King to help me bring her here."
"Daddy..."
Inside Son Goku's home stood a little girl about the same age as Son Gohan. She looked exquisitely delicate, with slightly round cheeks and black hair. She was practically nothing like Satan!
Son Wuling: ...
Goku City was where Son Wuling and Son Goku had once finally defeated Demon King Piccolo. Rebuilt from the ruins, it was now a city with a population of over ten million, and the king's palace had been built here as well.
Krillin and Yamcha had disguised themselves to avoid being recognized, each carrying a huge pile of supplies they had purchased.
Looking at the statue of Son Goku as a child in the central plaza, Krillin and Yamcha smiled faintly.
Krillin said, "Man, remember when we took part in the 23rd World Martial Arts Tournament? The fans shouting for Son Goku and Son Wuling were insane. The whole street was packed solid back then."
Yamcha laughed. "Of course I remember. Son Goku didn't even know what a bride was at the time. He thought it was something tasty, hahaha... Then he somehow ended up marrying Chi-Chi. A huge number of Son Goku's female fans wailed in despair that day!"
Bang! Bang! Bang...
Suddenly, a rapid series of gunshots startled Krillin and Yamcha!
The crowd dispersed in an orderly panic!
A large group of humanoid robots carrying guns was chasing a purple-haired woman!
The purple-haired woman fired back with a handgun. Every shot that struck a robot's head brought one down.
"Hey, Krillin, look at the symbol on those robots!" Yamcha pointed to the red double opposing-trapezoid emblem on the robots, with an R engraved on each side.
"The Red Ribbon Army? Impossible! Didn't Wuling and Goku destroy the Red Ribbon Army?" Krillin was too shocked for words.
"There may still be remnants. Let's save her first!" Yamcha and Krillin removed their disguises and charged forward together. Their movements were swift and clean, and within seconds, they had destroyed the robots.
The purple-haired woman was slightly surprised. She recognized Yamcha and Krillin! She had originally intended to look for them, but had not expected to run into them here.
"Are you all right?"
Krillin asked the purple-haired woman with concern.
"I'm fine. Thank you, Krillin, Yamcha!" The purple-haired woman brushed the dust from herself, her movements crisp and capable, then gave Krillin and Yamcha a brisk, cheerful smile.
Krillin and Yamcha were no longer surprised that the purple-haired woman recognized them. Though they did not have as many fans as Son Wuling and Son Goku, people still remembered them. Yamcha in particular had gained many more fans because he was relatively active in public.
"Why is the Red Ribbon Army hunting you?" Yamcha asked the purple-haired woman, his gaze full of scrutiny.
The purple-haired woman smiled and spread her hands. "Because I used to work for the Red Ribbon Army too. My name is Violet. I was once a colonel in the Red Ribbon Army. When Son Goku and Son Wuling destroyed the base, I took the opportunity to empty the treasury and run away."
"W-What?"
Krillin and Yamcha cried out in surprise. They had never expected the purple-haired woman named Violet to have such an identity.
Looking around, Krillin said, "This isn't the place to talk. Let's take her to Kame House. We should also tell Goku and Wuling about the Red Ribbon Army!"
"Okay..." Yamcha nodded in agreement and returned to Kame House with Krillin and Violet.
At Mount Paozu, Son Wuling stood before Satan and Satan's daughter, Videl, who were both standing straight. Videl was the same age as Son Gohan, and especially now, while she was still a little girl, she looked at him with worship in her eyes. Son Wuling did not say much and simply let her listen together with Satan.
A ki blast formed in his hand. Before Satan and Videl's disbelieving eyes, he fired it at a distant rock, blasting it into shattered stones and dirt.
"This is ki. Aside from attacking, ki has many kinds of abilities. It isn't magic, nor is it some trick or sleight of hand. Satan, I've already told you how to draw out your own ki. Stay calm, endure, and focus your mind. If you still can't gather ki after a month, I advise you to give up!"
Son Wuling glanced at Videl. As he remembered, Videl had apparently learned to cultivate ki alongside Son Gohan. Satan should probably be able to gather ki too, considering his condition! If he still couldn't do it after a month, Son Wuling would settle for teaching Videl instead. After all, Satan was still a talent!
"Yes, Master Wuling!"
Satan and five-year-old Videl answered in unison.
"Uncle Wuling, Uncle Wuling..."
Son Gohan flew over, dressed in a purple martial arts uniform identical to Piccolo's.
"What is it, Gohan?"
Son Wuling asked.
"Uncle Wuling, Uncle Krillin just contacted Dad. Dad told me to ask you to come to Kame House with us. It's about the Red Ribbon Army?"
"What?"
Son Wuling's heart jolted. Two Androids came to mind: Android 17 and Android 18!
"We're leaving now, Gohan!"
Son Wuling leaped into the air with Flight and flew toward Kame House, with Son Gohan close behind him! Satan and Videl stood there, eyes wide.
Videl in particular remembered clearly that Son Gohan was the same age as her, yet he could now soar through the sky!
"Fly, Videl. We have to work hard. Once we draw out our ki, we can truly become disciples." Satan smiled at Videl.
"Go, Daddy! We'll definitely become Master Wuling's disciples!" Videl stared with shining eyes in the direction Son Wuling had gone. His handsome, aloof bearing was etched into her mind like a prince from a fairy tale, impossible to forget for a long time!
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