Zhou Zilong opened his eyes to an unfamiliar sight. He rubbed his temples, trying to recall what had happened before. He remembered being surrounded by a group of people, and then… then he died. But now, why was he standing on this wide road?
"Huh? Where am I? Didn't I get beaten to death by a group of people?" Zhou Zilong muttered in confusion.
He tried to calm himself down and recall his life before the incident.
At that time, he was still a freshman in college, and he got into trouble because of an act of bravery.
Ultimately, he couldn't escape the pursuit of those people and died on the street. But now, he had miraculously come back to life and arrived in a completely unfamiliar world.
"Did I really transmigrate?" A surge of inexplicable excitement and curiosity welled up in Zhou Zilong's heart. He decided to first figure out his current environment.
He continued walking along the sidewalk beside the road, constantly thinking about his future direction. About an hour later, he entered a bustling city. This city was unlike any city he remembered; the towering buildings, busy streets, and various creatures all made him feel new and excited.
Just as he was about to ask a passerby for information, a man with a wolf's head and a human body suddenly appeared in his line of sight. This man's attire was extremely similar to a werewolf character in an anime, making Zhou Zilong mistakenly think it was a cosplay event. However, when this man spoke, he, not paying attention, hit a utility pole with a "Duang" sound.
"Little brother, are you alright?" The man with the wolf's head and human body asked with concern.
Zhou Zilong rubbed his head where he hit the utility pole and replied, "Big brother, I'm fine, but your cosplay is too realistic, even the fur is so lifelike."
The man with the wolf's head and human body was stunned for a moment, then smiled and explained, "What cosplay? I'm sorry, little brother, I am a werewolf."
Zhou Zilong was astonished after hearing this. He realized that he had truly come to a different world. He quickly asked this werewolf big brother about the situation in this world.
After talking with the werewolf big brother, Zhou Zilong learned that he had transmigrated to the Dragon Ball World, a world full of fantasy and adventure.
However, the combat power in this world was simply too strong, with people effortlessly destroying planets, which made him a bit worried.
Without Saiyan blood, without a super strong bloodline inheritance, and without super powerful talent, it would not be easy to survive in this world. He began to think about how to improve his strength so that he could better cope with future challenges.
"Others at least have a cheat system or something when they transmigrate. I have nothing, just some basic Sanda skills. That might work in a world with low combat power, but in the Dragon Ball World, where combat power is off the charts, I guess I can only fight that Mr. Satan," Zhou Zilong shook his head helplessly after leaving the werewolf big brother.
"I also don't know what timeline it is now. If it's still a relatively early timeline, maybe I still have a chance to improve my strength, like meeting the protagonist or supporting characters of Dragon Ball and activating a system or something, and then starting my cheat life," Zhou Zilong muttered to himself again.
Just as he was thinking about how to survive in this world, he noticed a high-end school.
The school's architectural style was unique, full of technology, forming a stark contrast with the surrounding buildings.
As Zhou Zilong gazed at the school, he heard several hooded figures whispering.
They looked in one direction of the school, with greedy expressions on their faces.
"That girl should be the young lady of Capsule Corporation, right? It's almost time for school to end. Later, after school, we'll kidnap her and demand billions in ransom from Dr. Brief," one of the kidnappers whispered.
Zhou Zilong's heart skipped a beat. Capsule Corporation? Bulma? He immediately thought of Dragon Ball, the classic anime he had watched since he was a child. Moreover, from the conversation of these kidnappers, the current timeline he was in was probably before the start of the first arc.
Thinking of this, Zhou Zilong couldn't help but get excited. If this was truly the case, then he had a chance to change his destiny. He had to find Bulma, stop these kidnappers, and also find his place in this world.
Zhou Zilong hid in the dark, quietly observing the kidnappers. They looked very professional, obviously meticulously planned. He dared not act rashly and could only wait for an opportunity.
Finally, the school bell rang, and the school gates slowly opened. Students poured out. Zhou Zilong saw the girl targeted by the kidnappers—Bulma.
She was wearing a school uniform, with her hair tied in a ponytail, and her blue eyes sparkled with intelligence. Although she looked only eleven or twelve years old at the moment, she was exactly like her appearance in the anime.
"It seems I really did transmigrate before the Dragon Ball story began," Zhou Zilong secretly rejoiced. He knew that now was the best time for him to act.
He quietly followed behind Bulma, constantly paying attention to the movements of the kidnappers. Sure enough, when the kidnappers saw Bulma come out, they immediately walked towards her.
"Miss Bulma, our boss would like to invite you for a cup of tea," one kidnapper said, stepping forward.
Bulma frowned, clearly wary of this sudden stranger. She was about to refuse when another kidnapper grabbed her arm.
"What do you want?" Bulma struggled, saying.
"Don't struggle, just come with us," the kidnapper sneered.
Seeing this, Zhou Zilong immediately rushed over. He kicked down the kidnapper who was holding Bulma, then punched down another kidnapper who tried to come forward.
"Who are you? Why are you kidnapping Bulma?" Zhou Zilong demanded loudly, his voice filled with determination and anger.
"Mind your own business!" The kidnapper leader immediately roared when he saw someone interfering.
Although Zhou Zilong did not have the ki attacks and martial arts of Dragon Ball, he had practiced Sanda for many years, and his physical fitness was much stronger than these kidnappers.
He flexibly dodged the kidnappers' attacks while constantly counterattacking. Although his punches and kicks were not as powerful as those of the warriors in Dragon Ball, each blow was full of strength and determination.
Soon, the kidnappers were all knocked down by Zhou Zilong. They lay on the ground, groaning in pain, unable to move.
"Are you alright?" Zhou Zilong turned to Bulma, asking with concern.
Bulma nodded, a grateful expression on her face.
"Thank you for saving me," she said, her voice filled with tenderness and gratitude. Bulma looked at Zhou Zilong's figure, and an inexplicable emotion rose in her heart. She had never seen such a brave and determined man. His appearance made her feel safe and warm.
"We need to leave here quickly, in case they have accomplices," Zhou Zilong said, then took Bulma's hand and began to run into the distance.