Chapter 90: Dual Cultivation Technique
"Cultivation technique? Can you tell me what kind of technique it is?"
Franklin was puzzled. The contract his parents had signed with that mysterious, unknown being—there was no way it would have any loopholes that could benefit others. That was clearly impossible.
Looking at Bulma's increasingly flushed cheeks, Franklin's curiosity was piqued.
"Seeing your face so red, don't tell me… that technique of yours is some kind of dual cultivation technique?"
Her cheeks were so red they looked like they might start dripping blood. Franklin still couldn't quite believe it.
"Could it really be a dual cultivation technique?"
Bulma steadied her rapidly beating heart and, seeing Franklin's incredulous expression, nodded, her face still flushed.
"It really is a dual cultivation technique. And it's a very strange one—its effects are quite different from the ones I've read about in novels.
This technique isn't something I can say your parents gave me, exactly. It's more like… after meeting your parents, it suddenly appeared in my memory.
It was a golden page, and on it was recorded a mysterious dual cultivation technique. Both the man and the woman have to practice it. The two must trust each other wholeheartedly.
Then, by practicing the various positions described in the technique, both can rapidly increase their cultivation. The more intimate the relationship, the greater the improvement in cultivation."
Hearing Bulma's explanation, Franklin nodded slightly in understanding. That technique must have been one of the lost pages of the Dimensional Heavenly Tome.
Looking at Bulma's rosy cheeks, he remembered what she had said earlier.
"So, Bulma, what you want now is for me to cultivate this technique with you?"
Seeing Franklin's odd expression, Bulma puffed up her cheeks slightly.
"What, are you unwilling or something? I'm already prepared to give myself to you, and you're still hesitating here."
Franklin quickly clarified, "That's not what I meant. The timing just isn't right.
I'm still badly injured. I don't even know the exact condition of my meridians and acupoints. If I recklessly practice a technique like this now, I can't predict what consequences it might have.
How about this, Bulma—you memorize the technique for now. Once the matter with King Piccolo is resolved, I'll cultivate it with you."
Franklin's words reminded Bulma of his physical condition, but now that things had reached this point, she couldn't back down either.
She cleared her throat lightly and said seriously, "It's settled, then. But the contents of the technique can't be copied.
I'll start studying it right away. According to the technique, once I've grasped the entry-level stage, I can imprint the technique into the memory of someone I have mutual affection with. When that happens, whether you're a heartless man or not, we'll know immediately."
Seeing the doubt in Bulma's eyes made Franklin deeply uncomfortable. He pulled her into his arms and, looking at her slightly evasive gaze, kissed her hard.
Their lips met, and their breaths mingled. No one knew how long it lasted. Only when Bulma was slightly out of breath, her body going weak, did Franklin finally let go.
As soon as he released her, Bulma collapsed onto the ground, panting heavily. Franklin's expression turned solemn. "My promise will never change. Once I recover, I'll prove whether my feelings for you are real or not."
After those slightly childish yet sincere words, Franklin reached out to help her up, but Bulma waved his hand away.
"Before I see results, I won't believe you. If you're a man, deal with King Piccolo as soon as possible, and prove it to me afterward. That trick of yours just now was… was… so indecent."
Her words hit Franklin with the same sting as someone questioning his manhood, making him a little angry. He took a deep breath.
"Just you wait. I'm heading to Karin Tower now. Once I've defeated King Piccolo, I'll prove my feelings to you."
As he calmed down, Franklin suddenly felt the fiery gazes surrounding them.
Goku was staring with curiosity, Master Roshi had that lecherous look on his face, and Tien and Chiaotzu were blushing slightly.
Franklin coughed dryly and walked toward them.
"Sorry about that. I lost my composure just now. You all heard Bulma's words too. We need to deal with King Piccolo as soon as possible."
Seeing everyone's expressions turn serious, Franklin continued, "I have a plan. I call it the Dispersal and Delay Plan.
As far as I know, King Piccolo is collecting the seven Dragon Balls. Goku and I each have one, and I have a Dragon Radar. Goku has one too."
As he spoke, Franklin pulled a Dragon Radar out of Goku's backpack and handed it to Master Roshi.
"I want you, Master Roshi, Tien, and Chiaotzu, to find two Dragon Balls. Then we'll split into two teams. Goku and I will head to Karin Tower,
and the three of you will go in the opposite direction. Keep tracking the remaining Dragon Balls.
If you're pursued, when the enemy is about to catch up, throw the Dragon Ball in two different directions like a baseball. Then retreat safely."
Hearing Franklin's plan, Goku seemed fine with it, but Tien and Chiaotzu looked skeptical.
"What's the point of this plan? All it does is buy us some time. It's meaningless."
Even Master Roshi looked puzzled. Franklin took a deep breath and explained seriously, "The most important thing about this plan is exactly that—buying time. The longer we delay, the better.
There's something I haven't said. King Piccolo's power may have grown even more terrifying than before. Even if Master Roshi uses the Evil Containment Wave, he could be killed on the spot.
But I'm confident that once I reach Karin Tower, I can find a way to deal with King Piccolo. And that will take a lot of time."
Tien and Chiaotzu's skeptical looks grew sharper. Franklin wanted to prove himself, but in his current broken state, that wasn't possible.
"Lin boy, I believe you," Master Roshi said firmly. "I'll find two Dragon Balls and stall for as long as I can. I can't promise how long, but I'll fight with everything I've got to hold him off for five days."
Feeling Master Roshi's resolve, Franklin bowed deeply in gratitude.
"Thank you, Master Roshi. I won't let you down."
Tien and Chiaotzu still didn't fully trust Franklin, but since Master Roshi had agreed, they couldn't object.
With the roles assigned, Goku summoned the Flying Nimbus and carried Franklin toward Karin Tower. After confirming that King Piccolo only had one Dragon Ball in his possession,
Master Roshi, Tien, and Chiaotzu grabbed the Dragon Radar and boarded a jet plane, heading quickly toward the remaining Dragon Balls.
Bulma wanted to follow Franklin too, but he firmly refused. So she returned to West City to await news from the others.
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