RNP Chapter 9 Becoming Master Roshi's Apprentice
Chapter 9 Becoming Master Roshi's Apprentice
After working for two more days, they finally saw Krillin. He didn't look like he was fleeing in a daze; he must have come leisurely. Krillin was carrying a large bundle on his back. As soon as he saw them, he ran over quickly. The two hugged each other, crying tears of joy. They were both worried that the other would be caught and taken back. Although Shang Yun believed that Krillin could escape, seeing him in person finally put his mind at ease.
After a moment of reflection, Krillin suddenly said mysteriously to Shang Yun, "Shang Yun, I've been asking around along the way about any highly respected martial artists, and I actually found one! The legendary Master Roshi's Kame-no-Ie Island is near this city, roughly in the eastern sea. I've also found out Master Roshi's hobbies. If we just cater to his interests, we should be able to become his disciples. Hehe."
Shang Yun watched the excited Klin and listened quietly without interrupting him as he described his plan. Shang Yun knew all this, but everyone has their own destiny. If you rashly interfere with someone else's destiny, you have to bear the consequences. The greatest kindness a person can show is to do their best and not affect others too much. Even if someone is going through hardship, that is also their opportunity. People can understand more when they are at their lowest point. If you reach out to help them, you are also interrupting their opportunity.
Of course, another reason is that Shang Yun knew that too much talk would lead to mistakes. He couldn't explain that he knew this information, and if he changed the plot, he would lose the advantage of being prescient, which would be a loss.
The two hit it off immediately and decided to set off the next morning. Klin originally wanted to leave now, but Shang Yun stopped him. It was already dusk, and it would soon be dark. The sea was rough at night, and it would be too dangerous.
Shang Yun said goodbye to the boss, since he wouldn't be working tomorrow. He used the money he had earned in the past few days to buy a small boat, some dry food, and fresh water. He treated Kelin to dinner that evening. Although it was just ordinary food, he was full.
The two slept in the same bed that night. Both were easygoing people and slept very soundly.
The next day, before dawn, the two got up, greeted the busy boss, and set off with a bundle on their backs.
The sea stretched to the horizon, and the two took turns rowing, relying solely on the sun for navigation.
Perhaps Krillin and Master Roshi were destined to be master and disciple, because before nightfall they finally saw a small island. The island wasn't large, and there was a house in the very center.
Upon closer inspection, two people were standing on the island. One was a gaunt old man with a shiny bald head and a thick white beard. He was carrying a large tortoise shell on his back, which made him unable to straighten his back. He was also holding a wooden cane. Next to him stood a little boy with thick hair, wearing a white vest and blue pants, with a red stick on his back, the material of which was unknown.
At this moment, Shang Yun was rowing the boat, while Ke Lin was resting. The two people on the island had already spotted them and were looking at them with curiosity.
Just as Shang Yun rowed the small boat to the shore, Krillin couldn't wait to do a standing long jump with his pack on his back. Perhaps the pack was too heavy, because he actually plunged headfirst into the sand. Shang Yun was speechless, and Goku was also dumbfounded.
Krillin casually pulled his head out, dusted himself off, and then Shang Yun also disembarked. The two explained their purpose, and Master Roshi initially looked thoughtful and was about to refuse, but when the two presented the apprenticeship gifts in their package, Master Roshi changed his tone: "I rarely take on apprentices, but seeing your sincerity, I will agree to accept you as apprentices if you complete one more mission."
Little Goku greeted the two, and the three of them got to know each other.
"Master Wutian, what kind of mission do you want? We guarantee we'll complete it." Krillin squinted his eyes confidently.
Master Roshi, with his hands behind his back, adopted the air of a wise hermit and said, "Go find a girl and bring her to the island, but she must come willingly."
The three reacted differently. Goku, being simple-minded, didn't understand the meaning. Shang Yun knew the plot, while Krillin initially looked shocked before squinting and agreeing.
Then Master Roshi summoned the Flying Nimbus and, feigning profundity, demonstrated how to ride it, only to fall flat on his face. It turned out that only those with pure hearts could ride the Flying Nimbus. All three tried, but Krillin couldn't. His mind was just like Master Roshi's—birds of a feather flock together. Goku, needless to say, was naturally simple-minded, and while Shang Yun couldn't achieve that, he had attained enlightenment and was also a pure-minded person, so he could ride it.
To accommodate Krillin, the three decided to row to shore and then search for the girl on foot. They searched for a long time and interviewed many girls, but were mostly called hooligans after asking around. Finally, they spotted a blue-haired girl named Launch surrounded by police. Goku mistakenly thought the police were abusing the girl and rescued her from them. Krillin, after observing her, felt that Launch met Master Roshi's requirements and decided to take her back. Shang Yun didn't stop them and cooperated throughout the search. He knew Launch's dual personality, but also knew that her destructive power wouldn't harm them. On the contrary, bringing Launch to the island would prevent Master Roshi from taking advantage of her and would add some fun to life on the island.
On the way back to the island, Launch didn't sneeze, and Goku and Krillin didn't get to witness the power of the blonde Launch. Master Roshi was very satisfied after seeing Launch and finally agreed to take Goku and Krillin as his students.
Thus, all three successfully became disciples of Master Roshi, embarking on a difficult and unique training journey.
First and foremost is basic physical training, which is the most fundamental. No matter what skills or combat techniques you learn, the most fundamental thing to unleash their power is basic physical fitness. Even Shang Yun's Prajna Palm requires double the basic ability. No matter how many levels you improve or how many times you multiply it, if your basic ability is not good, multiplying it many times will be useless.
Of course, Master Roshi's training was never just about improving physical strength, but also about purifying and elevating his mind.
Every morning, the three men would rise early, carrying heavy milk crates, and deliver milk to the island's residents, house by house. They needed to run quickly along rugged mountain paths to build leg strength and endurance. Along the way, they might encounter various obstacles, such as steep slopes, muddy paths, and rushing streams, but they had to overcome these difficulties to ensure the milk was delivered on time. This training not only tested their physical strength but also cultivated their sense of responsibility and perseverance.
Then there's the farmland. I have to mention this: it turns out Master Roshi also owns a large area of farmland. No wonder I was always curious about how Master Roshi ate after he went into seclusion. Did he eat fish every day?