Cute Transformation

Facing King Pilaf's almost perfunctory praise, Xiao Wu, who had already awakened, frowned slightly, finding it grating to her ears.

"What kind of mind-altering potion was I fed in the past? I had to swallow such a hard-to-digest lie?!"

"King Pilaf, how secure is the storage location of the One-Star Dragon Ball?"

"According to the information my subordinates have gathered, someone in their group has also created a Dragon Radar, and its measurement accuracy is very high, making it very easy to determine the Dragon Ball's location!"

"Coupled with their extremely high combat power, if we place it carelessly... I fear we might end up losing the One-Star Dragon Ball in our hands!"

Xiao Wu lowered her head slightly, as if worrying about King Pilaf, while probing for information about the Dragon Ball.

"That's a good point you've considered, Xiao Wu!"

King Pilaf pondered for a long time, then continued.

"To be safe, I will still place the Dragon Ball in the secret chamber at the lowest level of our castle. There are a series of traps personally set by me, and they will absolutely not be compromised even after multiple rounds of cannon fire!"

"Your Majesty is truly divine and wise! Your subordinates are willing to serve you with all our might!"

Xiao Wu quickly knelt on one knee, expressing her respect!

"Hmm, good! You two, follow me. To be safe, it's time to update the castle's traps and mechanisms again!"

Turning his head and calling out, King Pilaf led the way back to the grand castle.

"Hey, Ashu, are we really going to do this?"

Ashu, who had been silent and sullen, looked up with a conflicted expression.

"Ashu, at this point, I have no way back. I need you to help me!"

Xiao Wu looked at Ashu with burning eyes, her expression in them obscure.

"But what about King Pilaf... He has treated us quite well after all!"

"No need to say more, you disappoint me too much, Ashu!"

As soon as Xiao Wu heard the conflict in his words, she immediately interrupted.

"Then I'll just have to suffer the consequences! At worst, I'll just die!"

Replying indifferently, she no longer insisted on Ashu's answer and walked into the castle on her own.

Ashu behind her stood stunned for a moment, muttering "King Pilaf" and "Xiao Wu" back and forth.

He seemed extremely conflicted, unsure of what to do.

Inside the opulent palace, King Pilaf admired the One-Star Dragon Ball stored securely within a crystal gift box.

Whenever a flash of brilliant light appeared above, his eyes would always gleam with obsession. He found it incredibly satisfying to look at.

Only when movement came from behind him did he gradually snap back to reality.

"Oh, it's Xiao Wu. You're here at the perfect time. Let's go hide it!"

"Yes, King Pilaf!"

After stealthily glancing at the Dragon Ball, Xiao Wu respectfully stepped forward two paces, ready to take it from his hands.

King Pilaf seemed completely unaware, naturally handing over the Dragon Ball. As Xiao Wu carefully held it, a flicker of surprise couldn't help but flash in her eyes.

"It worked!"

With his hands clasped behind his back, King Pilaf walked ahead. He seemed oblivious to any abnormality, which made Xiao Wu breathe a sigh of relief.

They traveled in silence, arriving at the elevator doors and entering, preparing to descend underground.

Nothing happened as they neared the bottom. At this point, Xiao Wu was already contemplating how to get rid of King Pilaf and smuggle the Dragon Ball out.

King Pilaf, however, spoke casually.

"Xiao Wu, did Ashu have a falling out with you? He doesn't seem to be in the best of moods?"

"Ashu's emotions are always erratic. This subordinate truly doesn't know."

"Oh? Is that so?"

King Pilaf lowered his eyelids.

"Xiao Wu, how have I treated you all these years?"

"This subordinate is terrified. Pilaf treats us like his own family!"

A sense of dread rose within Xiao Wu, but she still forced herself to answer.

"Swish!"

King Pilaf swiftly jumped out of the elevator and pressed the button!

"You little Xiao Wu! Why did you betray this King!"

"Your Majesty!"

Seeing the elevator quickly sealed off, Xiao Wu was startled!

When did the elevator become a cage too!

"I felt something was wrong the moment you two returned!"

"You two have followed me for how many years, but whenever you're around, Ashu has never been this silent!"

"Looking at its stammering, unlucky appearance, this King knows something's wrong!"

"What's more, besides completing the tasks I assigned, when have you ever proactively offered an opinion!"

"Speak, what exactly are you trying to do!"

King Pilaf shouted, attempting to intimidate her with the authority he had built over the years!

"..."

Xiao Wu pursed her lips. Although she was flustered inside, she forcefully argued verbally.

"King Pilaf, your subordinate is terrified. I completely don't understand what you're saying!"

Seeing Xiao Wu's stubbornness, King Pilaf didn't dwell on it.

"You will reflect on your mistakes right here!"

"No matter what your goal is, it won't succeed!"

A sinister smile appeared on his face, and he walked back into a nearby elevator with his hands behind his back.

"If you really think the Dragon Ball in your hand is real, then that's truly amusing!"

Where Xiao Wu couldn't see, King Pilaf's lips curved slightly upwards.

"Damn it! Just a little bit more!"

Xiao Wu angrily pounded the iron bars, her expression filled with grief and indignation.

Just as Xiao Wu was deeply immersed in self-blame, Son Gohan and the others were also approaching the castle.

"Judging by the time, those two must have run into trouble. Let's just break in!"

Son Gohan had been waiting for several hours. The agreed-upon time had already passed, but there was still no movement from the other side.

He had initially wanted to conserve energy, but it seemed he would have to exert himself after all.

"Hey, Ribut, Goku, keep an eye on Bulma. I'll be right back!"

After giving the order, he jumped off Ribut's back.

Looking at the massive castle sprawling before him in the darkness, Son Gohan tilted his head.

"Dragon's Lair?"

"What a joke!"

He calmly looked up at the full moon hanging in the sky, a faint red glow appearing in his eyes!

"Bang!"

"Bang bang!"

His heart let out a violent hum, like a high-horsepower engine starting up!

Almost the instant his eyes turned red, accompanied by a roar from his mouth, Son Gohan's clothes instantly burst apart!

"Goku, is this the Transformation Gohan mentioned?!"

"It looks quite cute!"

Bulma sat steadily on Ribut's back, hovering in the sky.

Looking at the ferocious and terrifying Giant Beast radiating from the distance, stars appeared in her eyes.

"..."

Ribut stared dumbfounded at the boss below, who had become even larger than him, for a long time, unable to speak.

When he heard the murmurs from the human woman on his back, a cold sweat broke out!

"I feel like it could tear me apart alive without any effort! How is this cute!"