No 18's expression instantly chilled. She narrowed her eyes at Goku and let out a cold snort.
"So this was your real reason for bringing me to this world, wasn't it?"
Goku raised his hands in mock offense.
"Come on, how could you say that? I only brought you here because… I figured you'd be the perfect person to keep the others safe. Strong, reliable—you know?"
No. 18 arched an eyebrow.
"Really? That's your excuse?"
She let out a snort and looked away, arms crossed. But the faint flush spreading across her cheeks gave her away. She wasn't really angry—just flustered. She knew exactly what he meant, even if he didn't say it outright. As much as she wanted to act cold, she still had a soft spot for Goku—he had, after all, saved her life. If she didn't care, she wouldn't have followed him into this world in the first place.
"This world…?" Hu Gan, standing nearby, picked up on the exchange, furrowing his brows. 'Are they from some other ancient realm?'
But even as he pondered, the possibility that Goku and his companions had come from an entirely different world never crossed his mind. Different realms bred different perceptions, after all.
'They really might be from some mysterious clan… But which one? Why have I never heard of them before?' Xun'er was deep in thought, her expression unreadable.
Ya Fei, on the other hand, seemed far more interested in the sudden influx of beautiful women. She gave Goku a sly smile.
"Goku, aren't you going to introduce your companions?"
"Oh right, my bad. Let's fix that," Saeko Busujima stepped forward gracefully. "I'm Saeko, Goku's wife. Pleased to meet you."
"I'm Yuriko—also Goku's wife!" another chimed in.
One after another, the women introduced themselves. The local crowd stood there, slack-jawed.
'No way… All of these gorgeous women… are his wives?!'
The men could barely process it. A guy managing to bag even one beauty of that caliber would already be considered blessed by the heavens—this guy had dozens?
Ya Fei pointed, half-dazed, at the three cute lolis nestled in Goku's arms.
"And them…? Don't tell me they're also—?"
Before Goku could respond, Alice puffed out her cheeks and declared proudly,
"Of course! When we grow up, we're all going to marry Goku-nii!"
Every woman nearby turned to look at Goku with strange expressions. Even someone as shameless as him felt the pressure. In the end, he could only feign innocence, waving his hands in mock shyness.
"Don't look at me like that! I'm a pure-hearted guy, really!"
The women responded with synchronized silence.
"…"
After the initial shock, Hu Gan stepped forward and gave a polite bow to the ladies.
"So you're all lord Goku's wives. Please forgive my earlier rudeness." He then turned to Goku with a hint of confusion.
"But with your strength, lord Goku, why would you need to enroll at our academy? Wouldn't it be more fitting for you to be the one instructing your wives?"
"I'd love to, but what I've learned isn't suitable for their cultivation," Goku replied with a grin. "Besides, just look at me—built like this?"
He pulled up his shirt, revealing a set of perfectly defined abs, and flashed a cheeky smile at the girls.
"Well? Pretty impressive, right?"
The women blushed furiously and turned their heads, flustered. Seeing that chiseled physique up close was definitely not something their sheltered hearts were prepared for. After all, they were still innocent girls at heart. Being shown that much muscle right in front of their faces? How could they not get flustered?
To be fair, Goku had kept himself in top form—unlike his animated counterpart, who was often portrayed as overly bulky. His body was sculpted with precise definition, each muscle lean and full of strength, carrying the aesthetic of raw power and perfect proportion. He was the walking definition of golden-ratio fitness. No wonder the girls couldn't stop themselves from blushing.
"Ahem!" Hu Gan cleared his throat loudly, breaking the awkward silence and drawing everyone's attention. He pulled out a form and some identity tokens.
"Ladies, if you would kindly fill in your names here—you're now officially enrolled in Jia Nan Academy."
He'd originally prepared to test them all, but with Goku around, he felt enough pressure to make his head spin. The sooner he got them processed and out of his office, the better.
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Once all the formalities were done, Hu Gan turned to Ruo Lin.
"Instructor Ruo Lin, since you were the one who brought them here, I'll leave their instruction in your hands. That okay with you?"
"Huh? Oh—yes, of course!" Ruo Lin smiled warmly and turned to the ladies.
"From now on, I'll be your instructor. Let's get along well, alright?"
"Please take good care of us, Instructor Ruo Lin," Saeko and the others replied with graceful politeness. Ruo Lin waved her hands quickly.
"Oh, no need for all that formality! I was just teasing earlier. You're all Goku's wives—I wouldn't dare put on airs!"
Saeko smiled.
"Instructor, please don't say that. We don't care much for titles or rank. From now on, let's just call each other sisters."
"Well then… I'd love that." Ruo Lin smiled back sincerely.
Sensing the mood was right, Hu Gan stepped in again.
"Well then, let's make it official. Lord Goku, here's the key to a private villa on the west side of the academy grounds. It's typically reserved for our most distinguished guests. I hope you and your wives won't mind staying there."
Ruo Lin blinked in surprise. That villa was one of the most luxurious spaces in the academy, reserved only for visiting dignitaries and elite VIPs.
Still, thinking of Hu Gan's attitude toward Goku, she quickly understood.
He tried to keep things low-key, but clearly couldn't help treating Goku with utmost respect…
After saying goodbye to Hu Gan, Ruo Lin led Goku and his group toward the villa, catching more than a few astonished stares from passing students. Wherever they walked, heads turned.
Goku basked in the attention, smirking to himself.
'Heh. Look at them—bunch of wannabe Casanovas. All they can do is look and fantasize. They've got no chance.'
He seemed to forget that he'd once been part of that same "hopeless admirer" crowd himself.
Just then, Xiao Yu and Xue Ni came jogging over, glancing curiously at Saeko and the other girls before turning their teasing eyes on Goku.
"So? Everything settled?" Xue Ni asked with a grin.
Goku flashed an "OK" hand sign with a smug look.
"You're looking at the man who gets things done. Was there ever any doubt?"
"No way! The Vice Dean actually approved it? Did he lose his mind or something?" Xiao Yu's eyes went wide with shock.
Ruo Lin sighed and shook her head. These two little minxes really said whatever popped into their heads.
Meanwhile, Xue Ni's eyes lit up as she stared at the women behind Goku.
"These must be the dozen or so beauties you mentioned, right? Wow! You weren't exaggerating at all. Each one is stunning!"
Goku gave her a knowing grin.
"Hey now, I'm warning you—you closet yuri girl. If you so much as try anything with my wives, I'll definitely try something with you."
"Wait—they're all your wives?!" Xiao Yu and Xue Ni were both stunned speechless.
As the group continued chatting, they soon arrived at a quiet courtyard villa. The moment they stepped inside, it was like entering another world. A faint barrier surrounded the place, cutting off all outside noise. Peaceful. Serene. The red walls and tiled roofs were lined with blooming flowers, their fragrance subtle but refreshing, clearing the mind and lifting the spirit. Clearly, these plants weren't ordinary.
"Wow… they really went all out with this place. Not bad at all," Goku looked around and nodded, clearly pleased.
"It's better than I expected. The Vice Dean actually has good taste," one of the women commented, and the others quickly nodded in agreement, clearly satisfied with their new environment.
"This place is amazing… I'm jealous you all get to live here," Xiao Yu said, casting an envious glance at the group.
"Seriously though, I'm impressed. I didn't think the Vice Dean would hand over a VIP villa like this. No wonder you've got so many beautiful wives—your identity must be something else. Let me guess—descendant of some ancient clan?"
Xue Ni gave Goku a curious look before throwing him a flirtatious smile.
"You've already got all these beauties. Would you mind adding one more?"
Goku raised a brow, already seeing through her intentions.
"If you wanna move in, just say so. No need to try seducing me. But if you're serious about joining… I wouldn't mind at all."
Xue Ni rolled her eyes and scoffed.
"As if! My Prince Charming definitely isn't some shameless womanizer like you. But seriously—can I stay here?"
"Of course. There are plenty of rooms. You're all welcome—including Instructor Ruo Lin," Goku replied generously, waving his hand like a local lord welcoming guests to his manor.
"Are… are you sure?"
Ruo Lin hesitated. Truth be told, this place was exceptional. The environment was rich in natural energy—perfect not just for living, but for cultivation. Clearly, she was tempted.
"Oh, come on, Instructor Ruo Lin! We're all planning to move in. What are you still hesitating for?"
Xiao Yu grabbed her hand, pulling her along with Saeko and the other girls to explore the rooms, leaving Goku standing in the courtyard all alone.
Well, not completely alone.
Zi Yan had stayed behind, silent until now. She gently tugged on the corner of Goku's sleeve, her eyes wide and full of anticipation.
"Goku… um… can I live here too?"
Goku paused for a moment, a little surprised.
"You're from the Inner Academy, right? Are you even allowed to stay in the outer grounds?"
Then he shrugged. "Whatever. If you want to stay, you can. Come on, I'll introduce you to a few friends—I think you'll get along great."
"You mean those three little girls from earlier?" Zi Yan pouted, clearly unhappy. Goku had been doting on them nonstop since arriving, completely ignoring her. Now she was sulking.
Goku chuckled. Of course he could tell what she was thinking. He reached out and gently ruffled her hair.
"Alright, alright. How about this—when I've got time, I'll find you some rare herbs and alchemy pills. You can eat them like snacks. Deal?"
"Really?"
Her eyes lit up instantly, her cheeks glowing with delight and expectation.
"Of course. I never make empty promises. Now come on, let's go pick out a nice room."
"Okay!"
After a long back-and-forth, the girls finally settled into their rooms. Naturally, Goku's quarters ended up surrounded on all sides by his wives. Meanwhile, Xun'er and a few of the other girls chose rooms much farther away—for their own safety, they claimed. In their eyes, Goku was still too dangerous. Keeping a safe distance was necessary.
"Whew! After all that, I'm starving. Alright, ladies—let's go get a big meal. It's on me!"
Goku waved his hand grandly and led the group out of the villa.
But they hadn't gone far when they noticed a crowd gathering up ahead—all guys.
Of course. With so many stunning women showing up on campus out of nowhere, it was only natural for the academy's male population to go nuts. Every one of these guys was clearly here to sneak a peek, hearts racing with wild imaginations.
"What's with this mob? Don't tell me they're all lining up for a beating?"
Goku looked over at the crowd of hormonal students, chuckling. He knew exactly what they were here for.
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"Look! They're coming out!"
As soon as Goku and the girls stepped onto the street, the crowd ahead erupted into excited whispers.
"Damn, someone's actually living in that villa? Their background must be crazy."
"Well yeah—if you're gonna transfer into Jia Nan Academy out of nowhere, you've either got god-tier talent or connections scarier than the Elders. If I could land just one of those girls, that'd be a total life reset!"
"No kidding. And they're all ridiculously beautiful. Who the hell are these people?"
"Right?! And you thought I was bluffing earlier. Now do you believe me?"
"Tch, you really do have the best intel. At this rate, the whole campus flower ranking is gonna get blown up this year!"
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