"Wherever teacher goes, I go too!" Nalan Yanran said firmly. As she spoke, she sneaked a glance at Goku, her cheeks tinged with a faint blush.
Yun Yun chuckled softly. "How could I not understand what you're thinking, little one? If you want to come along, then suit yourself."
Hearing the slight teasing in Yun Yun's tone, Nalan Yanran's face turned even redder.
"Let's go. Since we've chosen to leave, there's no point in lingering," Yun Yun said, turning to look at Goku.
Goku nodded, then casually grabbed Yun Yun's hand. Her delicate face instantly flushed crimson, and her heart skipped a beat from the sudden gesture. But she quickly calmed herself.
Goku raised a hand to his forehead and said to Nalan Yanran, "Yanran, take Yun Yun's hand—we're heading out."
"Mm…"
Whoosh!
The three figures vanished from the ruins of Misty Cloud Sect, leaving not a single soul behind.
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Tagore Desert – Serpent Tribe's Capital
Once a thriving city, it now lay in ruins. As the sun dipped below the horizon, hundreds of surviving serpent-women continued to sift through the rubble, searching for soul eater ant magic cores.
They were the last remnants of the Serpent Tribe, once royal guards of the palace. When the soul eater ants swarmed, most of the serpent-folk were annihilated in battle, leaving behind only these serpent-women warriors who had defended the palace to the last.
Each serpent-woman was stunning—voluptuous and captivating.
Inside a lavish dining room, Saeko and the others sat around a large table filled with delicious dishes, all awaiting Goku's return.
In a flash, the three arrived in a bright chamber, and the rich aroma of food immediately greeted them.
"You finally made it back, Goku. Honestly, you took your sweet time," Bulma teased.
As soon as they saw the newcomers, the girls immediately flocked around Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran.
"So you're Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran, huh? Goku's told us about you!"
"I heard you've inherited the Dou God's legacy—since we're all sisters now, don't be shy! Hand over the cultivation methods and battle techniques already! We've been waiting forever!"
The girls chattered nonstop, leaving Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran utterly flustered, their faces beet red.
Under Lingxin's prior approval, Yun Yun immediately shared the techniques and cultivation methods she had received from the Dou God's legacy.
"Big Brother Goku, what about the reward you promised? You're not gonna go back on your word, right?"
Karin and several of the younger girls ran up to Goku with eager eyes, holding out their small hands in anticipation.
"The reward's in the World Ring. We'll go see it after dinner," Goku said with a soft smile, rubbing their little heads with affection as he took the main seat at the table.
After their meal, Goku stored all the girls into his World Ring. But this time, when they emerged, what greeted them was entirely different.
They found themselves beneath the ocean's surface!
A massive undersea palace stood before them, wrapped in a transparent barrier that kept the seawater at bay. Through the shimmering walls, countless marine creatures could be seen swimming gracefully.
Inside the barrier, the palace grounds were dotted with dazzling jewels, pearls, glowing corals, and rare spiritual herbs. The air was thick with medicinal fragrance, refreshing and invigorating.
Glowing pearls and moonstones hung from jade pillars, illuminating the palace in a dreamlike, radiant glow—it was like stepping into a fantasy realm.
"Goku! Where on earth did you get such a beautiful palace?!"
Even the elegant and composed Ruo Lin was mesmerized by the dreamlike scenery. For any woman, this kind of place held an irresistible allure. Even proud beauties like Cai Lin and Yun Yun were stunned—not by the palace itself, but by the abundant fifth-grade and higher herbs growing everywhere!
"This is your gift from me," Goku said with a calm smile. "From now on, we'll be living here. Well? Do you like it?"
"I love it! This place is amazing!"
The girls cheered in delight, showering Goku with praise as they explored the palace, excitement in their eyes.
Even Goku himself had been stunned the first time he saw it—it truly lived up to the name Crystal Palace.
Walking up to Cai Lin, Goku smiled and said, "What do you think? Not bad, right? How about relocating your Serpent Tribe here? A palace this big could use some graceful maids to help serve tea and all that."
Cai Lin clearly wavered. The sheer beauty of this place had already enchanted her. Though she was just warming up to Goku, this sudden offer left her uncertain.
"What's there to hesitate about? It's settled then!"
Seeing her indecision, Goku didn't give her a chance to refuse. Of course, he hadn't resurrected the male serpent-folk on purpose—leaving only the charming serpent-women behind. He had plans to turn this place into a real Crystal Palace, after all. And what was a palace without maids?
---
The next few days were spent on moving in.
The girls tossed out all the existing furniture and replaced everything with their own preferences. The entire palace underwent a full makeover—after all, this would be their new home, and it had to be perfect.
As a keepsake, Goku even stored Cai Lin's old palace into the World Ring.
Life gradually settled into a peaceful rhythm. Goku joined the girls in cultivating the Dou Techniques and internal arts passed on from Lingxin to Yun Yun.
The results were obvious—his power grew by leaps and bounds. Compared to the straightforward energy clashes of the Dragon Ball world, these refined techniques drastically boosted his combat power. That's the difference between having skills… and not.
Before long, recruitment season at Jia Nan Academy arrived. A new semester was about to begin!
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"Wu Tan City… Hah, I never thought I'd return here again."
Standing before the enormous city gates, Goku smiled faintly. Memories of when he first arrived in this world came rushing back.
He was only accompanied by five girls this time—Moonlight, Yue Mei, Ruo Lin, Xiao Yu, and Xue Ni. The rest remained inside the World Ring. After all, having too many stunning women around might attract unnecessary trouble.
They had come for one reason—Jia Nan Academy's recruitment event.
"Ah! We're finally back in Wu Tan City! It's been so long!"
Xiao Yu looked around with nostalgia, taking in the familiar streets, breathing the crisp air deeply. Then, she turned to Ruo Lin: "Teacher
Ruo Lin, why don't you all come stay at my Xiao Clan's estate for now?"
"…Well…" Ruo Lin hesitated, but before she could answer, Goku firmly shook his head.
"Nope. We're staying at an inn."
"I wasn't inviting you!" Xiao Yu rolled her eyes.
She had already heard the rumors about Goku "kidnapping" Xun'er. Surprisingly, she had no hard feelings—if anything, she was delighted that someone finally gave Xiao Yan a lesson. She now held little affection for Xiao Yan and, over time, had grown quite fond of Goku instead.
"Honestly, staying at the Xiao Clan would be awkward. Let's just get a hotel," Ruo Lin quickly agreed with Goku.
"Fine, fine! I'll just go home alone then!" Xiao Yu muttered with a pout and walked off toward the Xiao Clan.
"Hey! Aren't you going to ask your dearest friend if she wants to come too? You're breaking my heart here!" Xue Ni shouted after her, feigning distress.
"You'd actually come with me?" Xiao Yu looked back with a raised brow.
Xue Ni gave Goku a hesitant glance but eventually followed. "Yeah, yeah, I'm coming with you. But remember, you promised to let me… massage those big softies of yours later!"
"Get lost, you pervert!"
Watching the two girls bicker and walk off, Goku chuckled. "Alright, let's find ourselves an inn."
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Lately, Wu Tan City was unusually lively.
The reason? Jia Nan Academy's annual entrance exam.
Because the academy accepted students regardless of background, even street kids and beggars now waited eagerly. If they got lucky, they could break free from their harsh lives and become respected cultivators.
The city was livelier than during New Year's, with crowds gathering at the gates daily, hoping to catch a glimpse of the recruiters.
Ruo Lin and the others hadn't yet donned their academy insignia, so no one recognized them at first.
"Master, that inn looks nice! Should we stay there?" Yue Mei pointed excitedly toward a building from which rich aromas wafted. It was her first time in a human city, now that her tail had fully transformed into legs.
"Up to you. If you like it, let's go," Goku said casually. Yue Mei squealed with delight and rushed ahead to book their rooms.
By the time the rest caught up, she had already reserved everything.
Meanwhile, word had reached the Xiao Clan that Jia Nan Academy's recruiters had arrived in Wu Tan City. Before long, the news spread like wildfire, and the city was more excited than ever.
Later that day, after a light meal, Goku accompanied Ruo Lin and the others to the designated recruitment plaza.
It was already packed with a sea of people stretching beyond the horizon. Even Goku was surprised at the academy's overwhelming popularity.
As soon as the group arrived, the crowd erupted into cheers and shouts. Now wearing their Jia Nan Academy badges, the instructors were instantly recognized.
And with the sheer beauty of Ruo Lin, Moonlight, and Yue Mei, the crowd of young men quickly grew frenzied, nearly storming the area. Thankfully, the city lord had already deployed troops to maintain order—otherwise, it could've turned ugly fast.
"Heh, this crowd's wild," Goku said with a light chuckle. With a wave of his hand, space shimmered around them, and the entire group vanished, instantly appearing within the academy's recruitment zone.
Gasps rang out everywhere. The crowd went from excitement to awe.
"Wait… that's… spatial manipulation, right? Isn't that something only a Dou Ancestor or above can do?!"
"Unbelievable! Even a Jia Nan Academy instructor has that kind of power?!"
Among the city's major clans, shock rippled through the crowd.
"That man… isn't he the one who took Miss Xun'er…?" whispered an elder from the Xiao Clan.
"It's him." Xiao Zhan narrowed his eyes thoughtfully.
"Could he really be one of Jia Nan Academy's instructors…?" one elder muttered anxiously.
"I doubt he'd stoop to retaliate against a minor clan like ours…" another elder speculated nervously.
Just then, Xiao Yu ran up to them. "You're finally here! You guys really took your time—we've been waiting forever!"
Goku smiled lightly. "We just had dinner. Didn't expect this big of a scene in such a short time."
"That's Jia Nan Academy for you—we're kind of a big deal," Xue Ni said proudly.
"Alright, time to get to work," Ruo Lin said gently, then looked toward Goku. "Goku, I'm counting on you. I didn't bring any other staff—just you."
"No problem. Leave it to me."
Goku smirked confidently. Helping with student recruitment? Piece of cake.
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