Xiao Yan closed his eyes and took a deep breath, calming the turbulent storm in his heart. He looked at Goku and said, "Five years. Just give me five years!"
"Hm?" Goku turned around, curiosity in his eyes as he looked at Xiao Yan.
Clenching his fists tightly, Xiao Yan's gaze was filled with unwavering determination. "Five years! Give me that time, and I swear I'll defeat you!"
"What? You think you can beat me in five years?" Goku was momentarily stunned, then burst out laughing. "Forget five years—even if you had a hundred or a thousand, even your whole lifetime, it would still be a hopeless dream!"
It wasn't arrogance. It was confidence—he truly had the strength to look down on the world.
"Just tell me—do you dare accept my challenge or not? Five years! That's all I need to surpass you!" Xiao Yan's eyes were blazing with fury. After being humiliated time and time again, his reason was on the brink of collapse.
"How interesting. Truly interesting. Since you're so eager to be humiliated, I'll grant you your wish," Goku replied calmly, his expression unreadable. "But a challenge needs stakes. So… what are you putting on the line?"
"..." Xiao Yan fell silent. At the moment, he had nothing. He didn't know what to offer.
"How about this—if you lose, you'll never see Xun'er again. Agreed?" Goku's smile was faint but clearly scheming. He was setting a trap. If he wanted Xun'er to give up on Xiao Yan, he needed to take drastic measures.
Xiao Yan's brows furrowed deeply. His nails dug into his palm as blood trickled down his clenched fists. Remembering all the humiliations and the hardships of the past three years, his expression twisted with rage. "Fine! I agree! If I lose, Xun'er is yours. I'll never see her again! But if you lose—you'll pay with your life!"
Blinded by fury, Xiao Yan had completely lost his rationality and actually accepted Goku's terms.
"Nice!" Goku made a secret victory gesture, grinning inwardly with satisfaction.
"Xiao Yan-ge… you—" Xun'er stared at him in disbelief. She couldn't believe those words had actually come from his mouth. Goku, watching her reaction, felt even more pleased. It seemed his plan to crush the competition was working—Xiao Yan's standing in Xun'er's heart had definitely taken a hit.
"Ignorance really is bliss," Goku said softly, shaking his head as he looked at Xiao Yan, his tone carrying a hint of mockery. That guy actually had the nerve to say he could beat him in five years? What a joke!
He didn't even know Goku's true strength. Once Goku crushed him in a single move and everything he worked for crumbled—how would Xiao Yan feel then? Would he be so devastated he'd cough up blood?
No matter how hard Xiao Yan tried, the outcome had already been written—he would be defeated with a single punch. The gap between them wasn't just in strength—it was in dimensions.
"Let's go," Goku sighed. Looking at the others, he realized he'd just done something completely against his nature for Xun'er's sake. He didn't want to be the bad guy anymore. In that moment, a strange clarity came over him.
His strength had grown rapidly. Aside from his girls, he barely acknowledged anyone else anymore. He relied too heavily on his power, thinking brute force could solve everything. But that path… it wasn't sustainable.
"Is this what they call arrogance?" Goku walked along the street, frowning in contemplation. He realized his mindset had changed. He was more easily angered—just like how he acted toward Xiao Yan earlier.
"Maybe I've grown too strong, too fast. My strength has surpassed my state of mind… I need to temper myself." The moment he recognized this flaw, the fog in his heart lifted.
Breaking through Super Saiyan 4 was one thing, but once past that stage, it required spiritual and emotional harmony. If he could stabilize his mindset, the next stage—Super Saiyan God 2—would be within reach.
Otherwise, the violent, battle-hungry instincts in his Saiyan blood would gradually take over, turning him into another Broly—driven by pure destruction.
"This world might just be the perfect place for me to rest and realign myself. Once the girls head off to Jia Nan Academy, I'll take the time to enjoy life for once," Goku muttered, a gentle light in his eyes as he glanced at Xun'er.
"I'm sorry, Xun'er. I might've gone too far earlier…"
He didn't regret his choices or feel guilty. He wasn't being weak either. His strengthened mindset had made him calmer, more composed, more gentle. He simply felt that he'd been too harsh on her.
"Huh?" Xun'er and Ya Fei were both shocked. Goku had been so domineering earlier, and now he was apologizing?
Xun'er stared at him in disbelief. She could feel it—Goku had changed. That overwhelming, oppressive aura was gone, replaced by something still powerful, yet tender and calm.
She frowned and gave a light scoff, clearly not so easily swayed by an apology.
Goku shrugged. He knew one sentence wouldn't win her forgiveness. But it wasn't meaningless. At least now, she didn't look at him with the same hatred as before. It was a start. If he kept trying, maybe he really could win her heart.
Ya Fei hadn't said a word throughout the whole thing. She merely glanced at Goku from time to time, a subtle smile playing on her lips. "Looks like this guy isn't all bad after all. With his level of strength, he actually apologized to a girl… what an interesting person. Hmm… maybe I'll stick around a little longer and see what he's really like."
Originally, Goku's earlier behavior had made Ya Fei consider leaving. But his recent actions piqued her curiosity even more. A man with such power, yet bold enough to apologize to a young girl, unafraid to show anger, speak his mind, or bear grudges—what kind of person was he really?
"Hey, isn't that Miss Xun'er? Haha, what a surprise running into you here. Oh! And Miss Ya Fei too! What a coincidence."
Just as the three of them were silently walking down the street, a cheerful voice rang out from ahead.
Goku looked over and saw a crowd pushing through. In the middle of it, surrounded like the moon among stars, was a young man dressed in luxurious robes. He appeared to be around twenty years old, quite handsome, though his face was a bit pale. His eyes burned with passion as he stared unblinkingly at Xiao Xun'er, his expression filled with blatant admiration. When his gaze shifted to Ya Fei, his Adam's apple bobbed in a rather unsightly manner.
Goku frowned instinctively. Ugh, a lusty fool. Just looking at him makes him sick. If it were the old him, he'd have kicked the guy halfway across the city already. But with his newly elevated mindset, he had become much calmer and no longer acted on impulse. Instead, he simply looked on indifferently.
"Young Master Galeo, if you have nothing important to say, please step aside. I have things to do." Xun'er's tone was cold, completely devoid of emotion. Her mood was clearly sour.
Galeo was taken aback for a moment, but his thick skin was unmatched. He quickly switched to a smitten smile. "Miss Xun'er, you seem troubled. Why not tell me what's bothering you? Perhaps I can help ease your burden."
"Oh really?" Xun'er smirked and pointed toward Goku. "This guy insists on dragging us around shopping and won't take no for an answer. If you've got the guts, why not teach him a lesson for us?"
Ya Fei blinked, then immediately shot Galeo a sympathetic glance. Poor guy… what bad luck, choosing the worst time to annoy Xun'er. Someone's about to have a very bad day.
"Hey kid, you heard her. Are you gonna walk away on your own, or do we have to beat you into a cripple?" Galeo glared at Goku with arrogance written all over his face.
Sigh… why does every place have guys like this practically begging for a beating? Goku looked at Galeo and let out a sigh of exasperation.
But Galeo took that sigh as mockery. His face darkened.
"Teach him a lesson!" he barked.
One of the guards beside him stepped forward, Dou Shi-level aura flaring, and charged at Goku with a fierce punch aimed at his chest.
Before the punch could land, Goku lazily raised his hand—and with a flick of his fingers, a gust of force exploded outward. Bang! The guard was blasted off his feet, crashing into a nearby wall with a sickening thud. Dust and rubble scattered as the crowd gasped.
"What the—?!"
"Wasn't that guy a Dou Shi?!"
The bystanders broke into a commotion. Galeo's entourage froze mid-step, stunned by how effortlessly Goku had dispatched a trained bodyguard.
Galeo's expression changed. "You dare attack my people?!"
"Don't make threats you can't back up," Goku said flatly, stepping forward. "You wanted to teach me a lesson? Alright—I'll give you one instead."
In the next instant, Goku vanished from his spot. Before Galeo could even react, a fist slammed into his gut with the force of a sledgehammer. Crack! The young master's body lifted off the ground and flew several meters, landing in a heap and skidding across the pavement. He lay there, gasping, his limbs twitching.
" Young Master Galeo!"
His guards rushed forward, but Goku's cold gaze made them freeze in place.
"I only broke a few ribs and crushed his meridians," Goku said calmly. "He'll live. But he won't be standing again."
He turned to the two girls. "Let's go."
No one dared to stop them. The surrounding crowd parted silently, terrified.
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"Goku, are you sure Galeo's going to be okay?" Ya Fei asked with feigned curiosity. She doubted Goku would let someone like that off easily.
"He's fine. He'll just have to spend the rest of his life lying in bed," Goku replied nonchalantly. His punch had completely destroyed Galeo's meridians and muscular structure. Without a High-grade healing Pill, the guy would never walk again.
Ya Fei rolled her eyes, clearly unsurprised. Then her gaze turned toward Xun'er, her eyes filled with subtle admiration. This girl is something else. Just one sentence and she helped Xiao Yan eliminate a major threat. During Xiao Yan's weakest days, Galeo often mocked and humiliated him...
Xun'er seemed to catch her thoughts and blushed slightly. She quickly added, "I didn't mean for things to go that far. I just wanted to teach Galeo a small lesson, that's all. I had no idea this guy would hit so hard. This has nothing to do with me!"
Goku smiled faintly. "Guys like him, spoiled rich kids with no morals, deserve a good beating. Even if you hadn't said anything, I would've dealt with him."
He paused and turned to Ya Fei. "By the way, do you know how to get to Jia Nan Academy?"
"I do… but what do you want with Jia Nan Academy? Don't tell me you plan on going there to study?" Ya Fei asked curiously.
"No, not me. I just want to send a few people there to study."
"Send someone? With your strength, you still need to send people to Jia Nan Academy?" Ya Fei raised an eyebrow. "Besides, there's still over half a year before the next enrollment. You're not thinking of getting someone in early, are you? Jia Nan Academy isn't like our little Miter Auction House or the Xiao Clan. It's not the kind of place you can just walk into."
Xun'er frowned slightly but remained silent. She actually looked forward to seeing Goku fail—her opinion of him was still very much in the negative.
"Just point me in the general direction. Leave the rest to me," Goku said with full confidence. He firmly believed that even the prestigious Jia Nan Academy would give him some face.
"It's in that direction." Ya Fei pointed delicately and smiled. "But it's at least a few days' journey away."
"That way, huh?" Goku placed his index and middle fingers against his forehead, sensing something. After a moment, he smiled. "Found it. This should be the place—Jia Nan Academy."
"Huh?" Both Ya Fei and Xun'er looked at him in confusion. From his tone, it sounded like he already knew where the academy was. They were about to ask more, but Goku waved them off. "No time for questions. We're leaving now!" With that, he suddenly grabbed Ya Fei's hand.
"W-What are you doing?!" Ya Fei yelped, blushing furiously. She thought he was taking advantage of her.
"Pervert!" Xun'er glared at Goku, full of contempt.
"Uh…" Goku was speechless. He gave the two girls a strange look, then chuckled. "Wow, you two really have your minds in the gutter. I'm just trying to bring you to Jia Nan Academy."
The girls flushed red in embarrassment. Ya Fei gave him a seductive look and teased, "Are you sure you weren't just using that as an excuse to cop a feel?"
Goku was briefly tempted to flirt back, but a glance at Xun'er—who already disliked him—made him think better of it. Putting on a serious face, he said, "Alright, enough fooling around. Ya Fei, grab Xun'er's hand. We're heading out now."
"You're telling me that all it takes is holding hands for you to bring us to Jia Nan Academy?" Ya Fei asked, still a little skeptical. Still, she held onto Xun'er's delicate hand.
"Hold on tight—we're off!"
In the next instant, Goku activated his Instant Transmission. With a whoosh, the three of them vanished from sight.
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On a broad street paved with bluestone, the crowds surged endlessly. The hustle and bustle far surpassed anything seen in the Jia Ma Empire.
This was the birthplace of Jia Nan Academy—the oldest and most renowned institution on the Dou Qi continent.
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