Suddenly being hugged by such a beautiful girl, Lin Chuan was momentarily stunned.
However, thinking that this was his future daughter, and feeling the resonance of their bloodline upon contact, Lin Chuan quickly calmed down.
"Who's your mother? Never mind, anyone with a bit of sense can guess—it's Bulma, right?" Initially wanting to ask indirectly, he realized there was no need and spoke directly.
"Yes, Dad, you're as smart as always. My name is Lin Xue. Because there was heavy snowfall on the day I was born that lasted for several days, you named me Xue (snow)," Lin Xue introduced herself with a smile.
She wasn't worried at all about her arrival causing changes in this timeline.
This was the complete opposite of the original Future Trunks, who feared revealing his identity and kept it hidden, only for everyone to eventually find out.
"Lin Xue..." Lin Chuan murmured.
Given his personality, he wouldn't choose a name with deep meaning, so picking such a simple name was fitting.
But considering Bulma's strong-willed nature, it was surprising she didn't oppose the name. In the original story, Bulma named her children Trunks and Bra.
As his thoughts wandered, Lin Chuan was about to say something when he noticed Lin Xue staring at him seriously.
"What's wrong?" Lin Chuan asked in confusion.
"Dad, you have some dirt on you." As she spoke, Lin Xue swiftly swiped her right hand across Lin Chuan's neck.
She moved so quickly that Lin Chuan couldn't see it clearly.
At the same time, he felt a chill down his spine.
If she had intended to kill him, he would have been dead.
His future daughter was absurdly strong.
Without further delay, he opened the system interface to check Lin Xue's power level.
[Target: Lin Xue]
[Power Level: 999.9 Billion ↓ (Note: This is the minimum power level. The host should quickly enhance their power and upgrade the system.)]
...
A power level of 999.9 billion, and that's the minimum standard.
The level 1 system was maxed out?
[Damn, this little girl's power level must have reached Super Saiyan God level. At her age, considering the timeline, it must be post-Dragon Ball Super…]
Lin Chuan felt overwhelmed.
With such power, why had she come to this time period?
To experience life?
Lin Chuan began to ponder his future self.
If his future self was this powerful, what level had he reached?
Or what had happened in Lin Xue's future world?
Full of questions, he hesitated to ask directly.
He was deep in thought until he noticed Lin Xue's hand.
In her palm was a tiny mechanical insect.
Such a small bug would be nearly impossible to detect without actively searching for it, even for someone like Lin Chuan.
"A mechanical insect?!" Lin Chuan frowned, suddenly recalling something.
How had he forgotten?
Androids! Dr. Gero!
In the original story, the ultimate android Cell was created using these mechanical insects to collect cells from powerful warriors.
Dr. Gero must be hiding somewhere, using special technology to control these mechanical insects, and collecting their cells.
"Everyone, you have these bugs on you too! It's best to destroy them," Lin Xue kindly reminded, crushing the insect in her hand.
"It seems someone is plotting against us," Lin Chuan said, unable to explain further.
Following Lin Chuan and Lin Xue's reminder, the others checked themselves, releasing powerful energy storms.
Numerous tiny mechanical insects flew out from their clothes.
However, there were only a few left.
Many of the mechanical insects had already completed their sample collection and left.
"It looks like someone is already hiding in the shadows, starting to create powerful androids," Lin Xue said, clapping her hands.
"Androids?" Lin Chuan said, following Lin Xue's lead.
This drew everyone's attention.
Since Lin Xue had already spoken, she didn't hide anything and shared some information about the androids from a few years later.
However, since these events occurred when she was very young, her knowledge was limited.
After a round of information exchange, Lin Chuan seized the opportunity to change the subject and asked directly:
"Now, can you tell me why you came from the distant future to this time?"
"I assume it's not without reason?"
"Did something catastrophic happen in the future, or is it..."
Without finishing his sentence, Lin Chuan waited.
Lin Xue smiled, shaking her head slightly, her face showing a hint of sadness. "It's not without reason, but there's not much to say. Can we talk privately, Dad?"
Hearing this, Lin Chuan's frown deepened.
This abnormality made him uneasy.
Something was very wrong.
What had happened in the future that couldn't be said openly?
After all, she had already revealed information about the androids.
Seeing Lin Chuan's expression, they walked aside for a private conversation.
"Here should be fine," Lin Xue said after a moment of thought. "Actually, the entire future world has been destroyed. My coming to this time was an accident, but I wanted to see you and tell you something important."
The future world had been destroyed?
And the entire world…
Lin Chuan was shocked.
Nearby, Piccolo, who had been eavesdropping, was also stunned.
"What happened? Tell me in detail," Lin Chuan said seriously, taking a deep breath.
"In the future, someone identical to you appeared. He was as powerful as you, and he personally destroyed the future world. Uncle Goku, Uncle Vegeta, Uncle Raditz, Uncle Piccolo, and all the others, including the moms, were all killed by him," Lin Xue's words were like a nuclear bomb going off in Lin Chuan's mind.
Such a storyline made Lin Chuan think of Goku Black.
"You mean, someone who looks just like me appeared and destroyed everything? And I died at his hands too?!" Lin Chuan asked urgently. "Does he have any distinguishing features? Like a catchphrase?"
He wanted to know more details to understand fully.
If it were Goku Black, he would speak like a god.
Lin Xue shook her head and continued, "I don't recall any specific traits, except that he was as strong as you... In any case, you didn't participate in the battle. Five years before he arrived, you said something was calling you to a place, and you never returned."
"During those five years, Mom searched for you tirelessly, even asking Lord Beerus and the angels for help, but to no avail."
"It was as if you had vanished without a trace, leaving no signs in any timeline or world."
"So, before the disaster struck... I disappeared..." Lin Chuan felt a chill down his spine after hearing his daughter's explanation.
An unsettling feeling spread through his entire body.
The future world had unfolded in such a mysterious and twisted way.
What exactly attracted me?
Why would my future self make that decision?
Who is that person who looks exactly like me?
Everything is a mystery.
"Don't worry, Dad. Now that you know what will happen in the future, you can definitely prevent this world's tragedy from happening again."
"As long as future you doesn't leave or chase after whatever is attracting you, everything will be fine."
Lin Xue hugged Lin Chuan's arm, acting cheerful as if nothing had happened.
But everyone else was very curious about what Lin Xue and Lin Chuan had discussed.
After all, they couldn't hear but could see the changes in Lin Chuan's expression.
"Oh, I have one more question for you, Dad."
Soon, Lin Xue took the initiative to change the subject and asked.
Wiping the unpleasant expression from her face, her sudden shift surprised Lin Chuan.
Despite experiencing so much, she still maintained her innocent nature.
"Ask anything you want to know," Lin Chuan said, his eyes showing a newfound determination.
Knowing the future outcome, he would use every means to prevent it.
As long as he stayed strong enough and avoided that unknown place…
"Can you already transform into a Super Saiyan at this time?" Lin Xue's question made Lin Chuan pause.