She was amazed her dad knew this technique at this time.
In her sight, Lin Chuan's fist enlarged, getting closer. But just before it landed, it stopped.
'Boom!!!!' The strong wind from the punch blew through Lin Xue's golden hair, sending a shiver down her spine.
She had planned to suppress her level and use her power to test her dad, hoping to help him avoid future mistakes.
But she didn't expect her dad's strength didn't need her worry.
At the same level, her Full Power was suppressed.
Though it wasn't an all-out fight, her dad didn't go all out either.
"You think too much when attacking, not pure enough, giving me an opening."
"Being distracted in a fight is a big no-no. I bet future me has told you this too."
"Remember, never be careless against any opponent. Even me."
Lin Chuan didn't have much to teach Lin Xue, only these principles.
"I understand, Dad. You're already this nagging in this era." Lin Xue playfully stuck out her tongue, like a cat whose tail was stepped on.
"So if future me has told you this many times, you should learn from it," Lin Chuan added.
His daughter was too innocent.
Lin Chuan worried she might suffer against enemies.
"Again! I won't be like before." Lin Xue didn't stop.
The next second, she burst into energy, ready to attack.
Seeing this, Lin Chuan didn't back down.
But just as their battle was about to resume, a stern voice interrupted.
"Enough of this nonsense! This fight is over. Lin Xue, stop!!"
"I knew bringing you to the past would cause trouble. You even escaped my supervision, making me search for you. You've messed up this timeline."
Below them, a petite, pink-haired girl in a special god's outfit appeared.
Her words made Lin Xue's face change, and she reluctantly withdrew her energy.
[Not the right timing. I should have shown more power from the beginning to fight with Dad, and maybe even show him Super Saiyan 2 and 3. Now, there's no chance.] Lin Xue regretted inwardly.
Lin Chuan looked at the pink-haired girl below, his expression changing, eyebrows furrowed.
He knew this woman well!
She was the Supreme Kai of Time, Chronoa.
His daughter knew the Supreme Kai of Time!
And from the way she talked, it was clear she had brought her here.
This explained how his future daughter could arrive in this timeline.
Seeing Lin Xue and Chronoa conversing, Lin Chuan descended to stand before them.
"Is she your friend, Xiao Xue?" Lin Chuan asked, pretending not to know.
"Hello, Lin Chuan from the past. I am the Supreme Kai of Time, Chronoa."
"As you can see, I am friends with your daughter. She came to this time period because of me."
"Her original intent was to see you in another timeline, but she accidentally came here and caused quite a stir. I apologize for that."
The Supreme Kai of Time spoke while glancing at Lin Xue, clearly displeased with her actions.
Lin Xue looked like she didn't care, acting as if none of this was her fault.
"So that's it. I understand now. Thank you for taking care of my daughter in the future," Lin Chuan said, deactivating his Super Saiyan transformation and returning to his normal state.
Chronoa smiled at Lin Chuan's polite response.
She hadn't expected Lin Chuan to be so wise and friendly in this era.
She knew Lin Chuan's significance; in the future, he would surpass the gods and rival the angels in strength.
After some exchanges, Lin Chuan learned more about the situation from Chronoa.
It turned out that Lin Xue had joined the Time Patrol in a way.
After her future world was completely destroyed, Chronoa saved her and brought her back to the Time Nest.
...
"Can't I stay a bit longer, Chronoa? I still want to spend more time here," Lin Xue clearly wanted to stay longer.
But Chronoa wouldn't allow it.
"I've already been lenient by not punishing you for your actions. You must understand, time is incredibly delicate. The longer you stay, the more likely you are to alter the future."
Chronoa's words were severe.
And it was true.
Otherwise, the Dragon Ball world wouldn't have so many parallel timelines.
Lin Xue was reluctant, her eyes filled with tears as she looked at Lin Chuan.
"Go with her. Although our time together was short, I know you've grown well! Perhaps there will be another chance for us to meet in the future when I'm strong enough to change time and alter the future! I'll come find you!"
"My daughter!"
Faced with Lin Xue, Lin Chuan could only say words of comfort.
At his current strength, he couldn't do much more.
Lin Xue seemed comforted by her father's words.
Goodbyes were always bitter.
Watching Lin Xue being taken away by the Supreme Kai of Time, Lin Chuan clenched his fists.
Ultimately, he wasn't strong enough!
Otherwise, he could have forced her to stay.
No matter the rules or the impact on the future!
Weakness was the original sin!
...
The battlefield fell silent.
"Ah~!" Lin Chuan let out a deep breath.
Today, he has received a lot of information, making it difficult for him to imagine the world's future.
But now that he knew what would happen, he wouldn't just sit and wait for the tragedy.
He would do everything in his power to change the future.
With the situation stabilized, Goku, Gohan, Raditz, Piccolo, and Krillin gathered around him, full of questions.
After Lin Chuan explained everything, they were finally satisfied.
Interestingly, Piccolo had overheard the future events and communicated with Lin Chuan through telepathy.
Unintentionally, Lin Chuan's relationship with Piccolo evolved to resemble Goku's relationship with Piccolo in the original story.
Additionally, during this time, a round spaceship took off and left Earth.
Inside, heavily wounded, was none other than Vegeta.
Using a life support device to sustain himself, he hoped to reach a nearby military base for treatment.
[Super Saiyan... Talos, Raditz, Kakarot, and that brat... Just wait... One day, I, Vegeta, will return for revenge!] Vegeta swore to himself, determined to come back for vengeance.
...
With the crisis over, Earth was temporarily at peace.
Yamcha, Tien, and Chiaotzu, who were still unconscious, were taken back to the Lookout for treatment by Krillin and Gohan.
Thanks to Dende, everyone quickly recovered.
Goku and Raditz wanted to continue their discussions with Lin Chuan, even eager to see the gravity training room mentioned in their conversations.
But Lin Chuan told them not to rush, suggesting Goku visit his family first, putting their plans on hold.
Returning home to the estate, Lin Chuan was immediately intercepted by Bulma, who was anxiously looking for someone.
"What's wrong, Bulma? You seem anxious. Are you looking for something?" Lin Chuan asked, thinking about their daughter, Lin Xue.
He didn't know that Lin Xue had already met Bulma before finding him.
"Lin Chuan, you're back. That means the Saiyan crisis is over."
"Tell me, did you see a girl with blue hair wearing our Capsule Corp clothes, who looks like me... like me..." Bulma trailed off but her expression said it all.
Lin Chuan paused, realizing the mother-daughter encounter had occurred, feeling awkward.
After all, he and Bulma hadn't made any significant advances in their relationship.
"You... From your expression, you've seen her, haven't you?!" Lin Chuan pressed.
"You think?! That's our daughter from the future..."
Bulma's words left both of them silent, the atmosphere changing.
They had spent a year together, their relationship very harmonious, sharing meals and conversations daily.
There had been thoughts on both sides, considering how long they'd lived under one roof, but no one had taken the first step.
Who would have thought, right at this moment, a girl from the future would appear, claiming to be their child?
The sudden influx of information and the future events were a lot to process.
Bulma wasn't opposed to the idea, just as Lin Chuan was.
After some discussion, Lin Chuan explained everything to Bulma.
"So, she's already gone? Couldn't you stop her? Our daughter is all alone in the future, and you're her father," Bulma's tone was strong.
"You think I didn't want to? But I need to be stronger!"
"Do you know how many eyes are watching? This is about crossing time!"
"Even if no one else would stop me, the Supreme Kai of Time is a top-tier god! She's not like Earth's Kami."
"All I can do is keep getting stronger!"
Lin Chuan responded firmly.
In their heated exchange, they found themselves close together.
Sometimes, it took a bit of a push for things to fall into place...