"Big Brother Zilong, you'll be staying with us for a few more days, right?" After showing Zhou Zilong around, Bulma held his hand, her clear eyes filled with anticipation.
Zhou Zilong smiled at Bulma and replied, "I should be able to stay for a few days, but wouldn't it be too much of a bother if I stayed too long?"
"No! No!" Bulma quickly shook her head, "Mom and Dad both love making friends, especially big brothers like you!"
"That's right, little brother Zilong, please stay for a few more days, it's no trouble at all," Dr. Brief, Bulma's father, walked in and said with a smile to Zhou Zilong, "Besides, you saved Bulma today, and I haven't properly repaid you yet. If you don't mind, I'd like to ask you to be Bulma's personal bodyguard for a while. Don't worry about the money, I'll pay you 100,000 dragon coins per hour."
Zhou Zilong was surprised by Dr. Brief's words. 100,000 dragon coins? Was money in this world so easy to earn? He hesitated for a moment but still agreed, after all, he had nowhere else to go right now.
"Big Brother Zilong, this is your room." Bulma led Zhou Zilong to a spacious and bright room, which was furnished with various modern facilities, including a complete set of fitness equipment.
"Okay, thank you for the trouble," Zhou Zilong politely replied to Bulma.
"It's no trouble at all. If you want, you can have this room permanently," Bulma said playfully. Bulma's enthusiasm made Zhou Zilong feel a little overwhelmed.
Zhou Zilong's heart stirred upon hearing this, but he immediately shook his head and said, "How can I impose like that? Oh, by the way, Bulma, do you have any spare clothes? I forgot to bring a change of clothes when I came out."
Bulma was stunned for a moment, then asked curiously, "Big Brother Zilong, then how come the clothes you're wearing don't smell like sweat?"
Zhou Zilong scratched his head and said a little awkwardly, "I brought some money when I came out. I stayed in some places, washed my clothes, waited for them to dry, changed into them, and then continued my journey."
Bulma nodded after hearing this and said, "Then you should take a shower first. I'll ask Dad to take me to buy some clothes for you."
Zhou Zilong quickly waved his hand and said, "How can I impose like that? Just find me a set that's roughly the right size; I can still wear this set after washing it."
Seeing this, Bulma no longer insisted. She led Zhou Zilong to the bathroom and prepared a clean set of pajamas for him. Zhou Zilong gratefully accepted the pajamas and entered the bathroom.
Locking the bathroom door, Zhou Zilong sat in the bathtub. A few flower petals floated on the water, emitting a faint fragrance. He took a deep breath, gently closed his eyes, and said to Xiao Ling, "Xiao Ling, perform the Marrow Cleansing on me."
"Okay, Marrow Cleansing is about to begin. Xiao Ling wishes you a great transformation on your first Marrow Cleansing," Xiao Ling's voice sounded in Zhou Zilong's mind, warm and firm.
As soon as she finished speaking, a soft and dazzling light lit up from Zhou Zilong's chest and instantly poured into his body. Zhou Zilong felt a warm current flowing through his body, as if countless energy particles were shuttling through his blood vessels, bringing an indescribably comfortable feeling.
However, this warm current did not last long. Soon, Zhou Zilong felt his body begin to heat up, as if it were being burned by flames. He gritted his teeth, trying to endure the pain. Immediately after, he found that black liquid began to seep from his fingertips. These liquids emitted a foul odor that made people shiver.
Zhou Zilong knew that this was a sign of impurities being expelled from his body during the Marrow Cleansing process. He took a deep breath, focusing his attention on every part of his body, feeling the warm current continuously flushing his body.
As time passed, Zhou Zilong's body began to undergo subtle changes. His skin became smoother and more delicate, and his muscle lines became more fluid and powerful. He felt his strength constantly increasing, as if he had inexhaustible energy.
Just as Zhou Zilong was immersed in the changes brought about by the Marrow Cleansing, Xiao Ling's voice suddenly rang in his mind: "Marrow Cleansing is 80% complete and is about to enter the critical stage. Please remain conscious, Host, and do not let your guard down."
Zhou Zilong's heart was startled, and he immediately concentrated, preparing to meet the coming challenge. He knew that the critical stage of Marrow Cleansing was the most dangerous moment, and a slight carelessness could lead to all his efforts being in vain.
As the Marrow Cleansing deepened, Zhou Zilong's body began to undergo more drastic changes. His skin began to glow with a faint golden luster, as if enveloped by a mysterious power. His eyes also became bright and piercing, as if they could see through all illusions.
Just as Zhou Zilong was about to give up, he suddenly felt a powerful force erupt from within his body. This force, like a raging flood, instantly broke through his physical limits, making him feel an unprecedented sense of exhilaration and ease.
"Marrow Cleansing successful! Congratulations on unlocking special abilities: God-Level Super Brainpower, Steel Body, Time Control (Beginner), and Super Transformation Technique," Xiao Ling's voice sounded in Zhou Zilong's mind, with a hint of joy and pride.
Zhou Zilong immediately checked his information:
Zhou Zilong:
【Race】 Pure Earthling
【Vitality】 507
【Potential】 Ten Trillion
【Potential Development Progress】 1%
【Combat Power】 10
【Potential Level】 Epic Potential
【Mastered Techniques】 Advanced Sanda Skills
【Personal Abilities】 God-Level Super Brainpower, Steel Body, Time Control (Beginner), God-Level Transformation Technique
Looking at this information, Zhou Zilong's heart was filled with excitement. He knew that he was no longer an ordinary Earthling; he possessed extraordinary power and potential.
"Xiao Ling, I generally understand what the other three abilities mean, but what's the use of this God-Level Transformation Technique?" Zhou Zilong asked impatiently.
"God-Level Transformation Technique is a powerful transformation ability. You can completely transform into the appearance of others and imitate their aura. This can not only be used to hide your identity but also to deter or confuse enemies," Xiao Ling explained.
Zhou Zilong nodded, his heart filled with anticipation for the adventures that would unfold in the future. He knew that his destiny would undergo earth-shattering changes because of this Marrow Cleansing.
"Okay, I understand. Thank you, Xiao Ling, for being so thoughtful," Zhou Zilong said gratefully.
"It's nothing. Since Xiao Ling chose you, I will definitely do my best to help you. However, Zilong, before you have full strength, you must be very careful when using the Time Control skill, okay? Because some people in the Dragon Ball World are very wary of this ability," Xiao Ling reminded him again.
"Okay, I understand. I will be careful," Zhou Zilong replied solemnly.
"By the way, Xiao Ling, don't I still have two chances for Marrow Cleansing? When will that be?" Zhou Zilong asked curiously.
"The timing of these two Marrow Cleansings is not something Xiao Ling can decide. It will only be triggered after you advance the plot of the Dragon Ball World," Xiao Ling's voice was calm and firm.
Zhou Zilong nodded, understanding the responsibility he bore. He had to adapt to his power as soon as possible and also advance the plot of Dragon Ball to gain more Marrow Cleansing opportunities.
