"Summoning the dead across different dimensional worlds... To think such an astonishing existence actually exists!"
At this moment, the Turtle Hermit recalled the information the system had just transmitted into his mind and found it impossible to remain calm.
There was no doubt that someone like Lin Xuan had already surpassed the understanding of an Earthling like him.
In fact, in the Dragon Ball world, Earth hadn't yet drawn the attention of other planets.
However, Earth's technology was quite advanced, and the Turtle Hermit had some knowledge about the universe.
But the concept of transcending dimensions was a bit too much for the old man to grasp.
Of course, he knew Lin Xuan was incredibly powerful—far more so than Earth's Guardian, and by a wide margin.
Yet, he couldn't help but feel puzzled: Why would someone so powerful summon him here?
Moreover, as he scrutinized Lin Xuan, he couldn't shake the feeling that Lin Xuan's strength seemed... somewhat underwhelming for someone of his supposed stature.
Could it be that this great figure, like himself, had mastered an incredible technique to suppress his ki?
In reality, just as the Turtle Hermit had initially suspected, without the bug-like power of the Mangekyō Sharingan, Lin Xuan's current abilities weren't particularly impressive.
His body's physical attributes had been enhanced a hundredfold compared to an ordinary person's, which was already terrifying—he could easily lift boulders weighing tens of thousands of pounds.
But in a world like Dragon Ball, filled with monstrously strong beings, or even in the world of One Piece, his current strength might not even qualify him for the rank of Rear Admiral in the Marines.
Why?
Because his combat skills, battle experience, and control over his power were all severely lacking!
And these were precisely the areas where the Turtle Hermit excelled.
Facing the Turtle Hermit's questioning gaze, Lin Xuan didn't hide anything and said, "Well, Turtle Hermit, my name is Lin Xuan. Recently, I've hit a bottleneck in my training. I've heard that you are a renowned grandmaster of martial arts, so I specifically brought you here from the Dragon Ball world to seek your guidance!"
Hearing that Lin Xuan had summoned him for help, the Turtle Hermit was still baffled. Why would someone who seemed so overwhelmingly powerful need advice from an old man like him?
But he quickly adjusted his mindset.
Well, if I can't figure it out, I might as well not dwell on it!
Since this person had come to him for guidance, it was only natural that he should assert himself a bit!
"So, you're here to learn from me, eh?"
The Turtle Hermit grinned at Lin Xuan and said, "Since you know who I am and can even pull me from another dimension into this world, I assume you're also aware of my conditions for taking on disciples?"
Lin Xuan froze for a moment before suddenly recalling that this old man did indeed have some peculiar requirements.
For instance, he remembered that when Goku first sought to become his disciple, the Turtle Hermit had made him bring back a girl.
His lips twitched slightly as he replied, "You're not going to say that in exchange for your guidance, I have to bring you a hot girl, are you?"
"Hah! You do know!"
The Turtle Hermit nearly jumped for joy but quickly restrained himself, remembering he needed to maintain the demeanor of a peerless master.
He coughed lightly and asked, "Since you know my conditions, does that mean you've already prepared a pretty girl for me? Where is she? I've never seen a beautiful girl from another world before!"
After just a few words, his lecherous side surfaced again, and his eyes began darting around eagerly.
Clearly, this grandmaster of martial arts from Earth in the Dragon Ball world was indeed a true pervert.
Lin Xuan suddenly realized that in many Japanese anime, old reclusive masters often seemed to share this same lecherous and perverted trait. Perhaps it was a reflection of the cultural norms in the authors' home country.
Of course, Lin Xuan had no intention of actually finding a girl for the Turtle Hermit. If he could find a beautiful girl, why would he give her to this old man?
So, he sighed helplessly and said, "Well, that's a shame. I was planning to tell you how to completely destroy Piccolo after you finished guiding me in my training. But since you're not interested, I'll just send you back and find someone else to teach me instead."
At these words, the Turtle Hermit's eyes widened.
A method to destroy Piccolo for good!
This was undoubtedly one of the things the Turtle Hermit, who had just died at Piccolo's hands, cared about most.
Though he was a lecherous old man, he was also someone who had willingly sacrificed himself to protect the world.
Now that he'd learned there was a way to completely eliminate Piccolo, he couldn't care less about beautiful girls.
Seeing Lin Xuan pretend to prepare to send him back, he hastily called out, "Wait! Wait! Don't be so hasty, young man! I was just joking earlier!"
Lin Xuan had gone to great lengths to summon him via Edo Tensei and had no real intention of sending him back. He was just putting on an act to pressure him.
Still, while inwardly amused, Lin Xuan feigned skepticism and asked, "So, you really don't want a hot girl anymore?"
"No, no!"
The Turtle Hermit put on a solemn expression and declared, "I, the Turtle Hermit, am a dignified grandmaster of martial arts! How could I possibly be a lustful person? I was merely testing you earlier. Now, I can see that you are truly worthy of receiving my guidance!"
Lin Xuan's lips twitched again. If I didn't know your true nature, I might've actually believed that!
His eyes narrowed mischievously as he added, "You said it yourself. If you act perverted later when you see a pretty girl, I'm sending you back immediately!"
"I won't! Absolutely not!" the Turtle Hermit vowed solemnly. "I will devote myself wholeheartedly to guiding your training!"
But soon, he would come to regret this promise.
Because Lin Xuan took him straight back to Conis's house.
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