c 29: Fruits of the Spiritual Tree
"Spare me! I'll give you the Tree of Might seeds!" Turles shouted desperately. Knowing his power level was vastly inferior to Li Xu's, he couldn't even consider escape. All he could do now was beg for his life.
"If I wanted the seeds, why would I need you to hand them over?" Li Xu said coldly.
The ki sphere in his palm rapidly expanded, humming with deadly energy. With a flick of his hand, the orb launched toward Turles, engulfing him in a violent explosion. The blast rocketed Turles high into the sky, detonating with a thunderous boom his death marked by a flare of burning light against the clouds, like a crimson firework.
With Turles eliminated, Li Xu waited calmly by the base of the Shinseiju for the fruit to ripen. Several hours passed as he monitored the energy of the tree.
"Time to enjoy the fruits of victory."
Once mature, Li Xu harvested the fruit of the Spirit Tree. There were over a hundred in total, each glowing with a distinct blue-red hue a sign of the limited vitality the planet Kanaro could offer. Unlike Earth or other highly fertile worlds, Kanaro's natural energy could only bring the fruit to a moderate potency.
As the final fruit was picked, the tree began to wither rapidly. Within minutes, the colossal branches collapsed into brittle husks, and only a single seed nestled at the tree's root remained.
"So this is the Tree of Might seed…"
Li Xu carefully stored the seed in his capsule case. He had no intention of destroying it. The fruit wasn't inherently evil according to North Kai, the Shinseiju was originally a divine creation, allowed for use by gods themselves. Its power depended on how it was wielded.
"Li Xu, is it any good?" Bulma asked, eyeing the glowing fruits with curiosity as he returned with an armful.
"Haven't tried one yet. Let's find out."
Li Xu grinned, took a fruit, and bit into it. The texture was crisp, the flavor rich with an earthy sweetness. As he swallowed the last bite, a surge of ki coursed through him.
"Power level increased by a thousand. Not bad."
Encouraged, he consumed another. This time the gain was 900 points. He frowned slightly, sensing the diminishing return. Likely, his body was already adapting developing resistance.
After consuming a few more, it became clear. The boost from each fruit was dropping just as with Turles in the original timeline. Had the fruits maintained their full effects indefinitely, Turles would've far surpassed 10,000.
"Li Xu, can I try one?" Bulma asked. She had noticed his growing energy and was intrigued, though slightly annoyed he hadn't offered her one yet.
"Do you want to start training?" Li Xu asked seriously.
"Me? Train like you? No way. That's way too exhausting. I'd rather just let you protect me," Bulma said with a laugh. She had no desire to throw herself into the daily grind of martial arts.
"But if you cultivate properly, you can extend your lifespan—or even achieve true immortality," Li Xu said in a persuasive tone.
In the Dragon Ball universe, characters like Kami, King Kai, and the Supreme Kais lived for thousands or millions of years. The key was a certain spiritual and physical threshold one Bulma had never aimed for.
"Can't I just use the Dragon Balls to wish for that?" she asked skeptically.
"Shenron's power is limited. He can't grant true immortality. At best, he can give you eternal youth but not prevent death by other means," Li Xu explained.
In fact, his previous wish with Shenron had only given Bulma eternal youth, preserving her appearance but not making her immortal.
"But I'm no fighter. I don't have the talent for it."
Bulma was torn. The idea of eternal life with Li Xu was tempting, but she lacked the will to train for it.
"I'll help you find a way," Li Xu promised.
He knew Earthlings weren't naturally built for extreme cultivation especially those without a warrior's heart. Even Goku and Vegeta, who'd reached the Super Saiyan Blue realm, hadn't achieved immortality.
"Okay…" Bulma nodded slowly.
"Try one fruit. It won't hurt to gain a little ki boost," Li Xu said, finally handing her one.
It was virtually impossible for Bulma to cultivate to the level of immortality through her own efforts, given her lack of martial talent and combat instincts. Therefore, relying on external sources of power was the only viable option and the fruit of the Spirit Tree was the most effective shortcut available.
"Crack!"
Bulma bit into the Spirit Tree fruit. A burst of unfamiliar energy surged through her body almost instantly. Lacking experience in ki control, she couldn't manage the influx of power, and her body trembled, creating shockwaves that disturbed the surrounding area.
"Li Xu, my strength just shot up!" Bulma exclaimed, her eyes lighting up with amazement.
Boom!
She had meant to throw her arms around Li Xu in excitement, but her enhanced strength betrayed her. Instead, her fist inadvertently struck him square in the chest.
"Li Xu! I didn't mean to hit you!" Bulma said quickly, flustered.
"You can't control your energy output yet. That's exactly why I didn't let you eat the fruit before," Li Xu replied with a calm smile. Her punch, despite her newfound power, hadn't harmed him in the slightest.
"Then what do I do now?" Bulma asked nervously, flexing her fingers as the ki pulsed through her body uncontrollably.
"We'll head to Planet Carodi and stay there for a while. Starting tomorrow, I'll teach you how to manage your energy," Li Xu decided. He was concerned that if Bulma operated the spaceship in her current state, she might accidentally destroy critical systems. They couldn't risk taking off until she gained at least basic control.
"Okay," Bulma agreed, nodding earnestly.
...…
For the next three months, Li Xu and Bulma resided on Planet Kanaro. Though its environment had decayed from the Spirit Tree's presence, it was still stable enough for temporary habitation.
Each day, Li Xu dedicated time to guiding Bulma's basic ki control. She didn't need to engage in combat training just learn to regulate and suppress her power output to avoid accidental destruction.
Meanwhile, Li Xu's own cultivation didn't stall. With the Spirit Tree fruit as a supplement, his power level surged. Over the course of three months, he pushed his combat power from 48,000 to 80,000.
The supply of over a hundred Spirit Tree fruits had now been fully depleted.
"Li Xu! I can fly on my own now!" Bulma called cheerfully as she soared across the sky, her body stabilized by controlled bursts of ki. For someone who had no prior combat experience, this progress was remarkable.
"On Earth right now, probably only Mr. Popo could be considered your equal," Li Xu said with a chuckle. Bulma had consumed several Spirit Tree fruits over the months, bringing her combat power up to 3,000.
However, her strength came entirely from external power-ups. She lacked foundational training, and her ki flow remained unstable. Without proper cultivation, further improvement would require more artificial boosts, and her combat utility was still limited. Against an experienced fighter like Son Goku even with less power she would likely lose due to a complete absence of battle instincts and reflexes.
"Wow, I never thought I'd get so strong this quickly! Maybe training isn't as hard as it looks!" Bulma said proudly, basking in her new abilities.
Li Xu's expression twitched slightly at her words.
If not for the Spirit Tree fruits, even a lifetime of training wouldn't have brought Bulma anywhere near this level of power. Her current strength was the result of immense shortcuts.
"Alright, time for us to move on," Li Xu said. The Planet Kanaro had become a wasteland drained of life energy by the Spirit Tree. Thankfully, they still had a stock of Senzu Beans to maintain their stamina and health during the trip.
"Got it." Bulma nodded, ready to return to the journey ahead.
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