Chapter 38: Acting?
With a smirk, an idea formed in Bulma's mind.
What she wanted was for Yamcha to feel the loss of her.
It had been so long, and even though it was his fault, he never took the initiative to come and apologize to her.
Although she may have spoken harshly then, Yamcha triggered the situation. It wouldn't have escalated to this point if he had rejected those flirtatious women.
It had been so long since Bulma last spoke or saw Yamcha that she had forgotten when it last happened.
Now, she just wanted to make Yamcha regret it and let him know that her tolerance was limited.
"What does it matter to you? We have nothing to do with each other anymore! I can let whoever I want to hold me, and it's none of your business!" While saying this, Bulma provocatively hooked her arm around Lin Chuan's.
The conspiratorial smile on her face gave Lin Chuan a headache.
Though he didn't mind Bulma pulling him along, her using him to make a point caught him off guard.
Knowing that Bulma was deliberately provoking Yamcha, Lin Chuan was not pleased.
At this time, the relationship between Bulma and Yamcha had not been clearly defined as completely severed.
Just as he was about to say something, Lin Chuan saw the look Bulma gave him.
Though no words were exchanged, Lin Chuan understood that Bulma was pleading for his help to act out a scene with her.
"This woman doesn't shy away from stirring things up. Well then, I won't be polite." Lin Chuan was not one to be easily manipulated.
Since he had already decided on Bulma, he had no hesitations.
On the contrary, Bulma taking the initiative to draw close and use him as a shield was a good thing for him.
It is known that if a woman uses you as an excuse in front of another man, then your chances are better than anyone else's.
Simply put, why just act? Let's make it real.
Lin Chuan pulled Bulma into his arms and boldly wrapped his arm around her waist.
This intimate gesture brought their bodies closer together, drawing significant attention.
Bulma was startled by Lin Chuan's sudden action.
But she dared not move because it would mean she was not playing her part well if she showed dislike.
She shot Lin Chuan a look and, seeing his mischievous smile, her cheeks flushed.
She could feel his hand squeezing.
What did this mean?
Was he treating her as just any woman?
"You… you two…!!!" When he saw this scene, Yamcha had his eyes wide open.
He was so filled with unspeakable bitterness and burning rage that he couldn't contain it.
Lin Chuan would have been slaughtered a thousand times if looks could kill.
Another man was touching his woman!
And Bulma didn't resist; instead, she allowed it willingly.
He had been in a relationship with Bulma for ten years; he had been proactive, but he had never seen Bulma like this.
"You just now, were you showing me murderous intent?" Lin Chuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and a terrifying aura burst forth in an instant.
An invisible force field instantly formed, as if he were a king dominating all, enveloping the entire Lookout.
This was merely a casual intimidation from Lin Chuan, yet it was enough to render Yamcha, Tien Shinhan, Krillin, Chiaotzu, and even Kami, Yajirobe, and Mr. Popo motionless.
Naturally, this included Kami, Yajirobe, and Mr. Popo.
They would probably have been knocked unconscious if Lin Chuan had unleashed his full strength.
From the time they began searching for the Dragon Balls until now, nearly six hours had passed, totalling 20,700 seconds, and his power level had already surpassed 50,000 points, reaching 55,395 points!
At this time on Earth, this level of strength was unbearable for anyone!
Because of Lin Chuan's intimidation, Yamcha was instantly silenced.
He realised the terrifying nature of this unknown Saiyan, showing his inherently cowardly character.
"Well, well... Yamcha didn't mean that... They are boyfriend and girlfriend... so, seeing you holding Bulma, he just wanted to know what was happening..." Krillin tried to play peacemaker, but he too was pressed hard by Lin Chuan's aura, his words broken into several parts.
After hearing this, Lin Chuan laughed.
"I don't care about the past. I only know about it now! Do you think I felt wrong about the murderous intent just now? Kid Krillin!"
"And you, this Earthling called Yamcha! Although I don't know the full story, I'm not stupid! Since Bulma already said she has nothing to do with you anymore, what right do
You have to criticise others?!"
"Or do you think you're something special?"
After replying to Krillin, Lin Chuan spoke authoritatively to Yamcha.
Krillin dared not speak anymore, and Yamcha clenched his fists, filled with mixed feelings.
He gritted his teeth, his resentful eyes shifting back and forth between Lin Chuan and Bulma.
Knowing his heart was filled with hatred, yet he dared not speak up, Lin Chuan scoffed.
Continuing to hold Bulma, ignoring her struggling movements, he said, "As a man, if you cared about this woman, you wouldn't be silenced by a single word of intimidation from me! Honestly, you don't deserve Bulma!"
After speaking, Lin Chuan intensified his intimidating presence, putting even greater pressure on Yamcha.
Originally, the crowd could barely resist, but now they were completely suppressed.
"This, this is the power of a Saiyan..." Tien Shinhan didn't care about others; he only cared about his feelings.
At this moment, he was gritting his teeth, trying his best to resist Lin Chuan's oppressive aura.
The gap was too great, causing him to burst past his limits temporarily, raising his power level to four or five hundred points... but it was still in vain.
"No wonder Lord Kami was so anxious to summon us to train at the Lookout... Are the Saiyans coming all at his level next year?!"
"What a joke... one person's aura, to reach this extent."
Tien Shinhan fully realised how insignificant he was.
"Tien... Tien..." Chiaotzu stood next to Tien Shinhan; he was so scared that he could only rely on Tien Shinhan for a sense of security.
...
With the effect achieved, Lin Chuan withdrew his aura.
He then turned away, not even glancing at Yamcha.
His attention focused on Tien Shinhan and Chiaotzu; Tien Shinhan deserved a second look.
Tien was the only one who maintained his integrity in the face of his pressure.
"Unexpectedly, Earth has Saiyans and Namekians and the existence of three-eyed people!"
Lin Chuan said with a smirk.
Three-eyed people!
Even Tien Shinhan didn't know this in the original story.
Tien Shinhan was a descendant of the three-eyed people.
Just like the hybrid children born from the union of Saiyans and Earthlings.