Age 737.
Planet Vegeta.
As the first light of dawn broke, golden sunlight spilled across the entire land.
The Saiyans, a warrior race, emerged one after another from their egg-shaped houses to begin another day of training and combat.
However.
A five-year-old boy, seemingly left to his own devices, went his own way, showing no intention of training whatsoever.
He flew up to a cliff, spread his arms wide, and fully embraced the morning sun and the breeze.
His tail swayed unconsciously behind him.
This was something he did every single day.
"Hey, Karotis, you're slacking off again!"
Behind him, five-year-old Vegeta, draped in a red cape with his signature spiky hair, spoke in a youthful yet cold and arrogant voice.
"If you don't raise your combat power, I'm afraid my father won't let you be my teammate anymore, and will exile you to some remote planet instead."
Wang Shen didn't care in the slightest, his face indifferent as he replied:
"I call this clearing my mind and body, communing with nature—it's training, too."
Karotis.
That was his Saiyan name.
As a true-blue transmigrator, Wang Shen had no desire to learn the traditional Saiyan method of cultivation.
To put it nicely:
If you want to get stronger, get beaten up first!
Therefore, he had been waiting for an angel named Whis.
Five years.
He had been waiting in eager anticipation.
That was the true master who could help him become stronger.
Having transmigrated into such a dangerous world without a system to protect his life, how could he survive if he didn't try his best to latch onto a powerful backer?
"Suit yourself. Don't blame me for not warning you when you get sent away."
Vegeta said with a haughty sniff.
"According to my father, two incredibly distinguished guests are arriving on Planet Vegeta today."
"Karotis, you always seem to know a lot of things. Do you know who these two guests are?"
Hearing this, Wang Shen, who had been resting with his eyes closed, immediately opened them, his gaze bright and sharp.
Age 737, Planet Vegeta, two distinguished guests.
The five-year mark has arrived; you have finally come!
"I suddenly remembered I haven't washed my clothes at home. I have to go."
"Oh, and Vegeta, whatever you do, don't go to the palace to find your father, or you'll regret it."
Without answering Vegeta's question, he left behind a cryptic remark.
Wang Shen hurried away, ignoring the shouts from Vegeta behind him.
"It's time for this 'Chinese Master Chef' to make a comeback!"
Vegeta stared blankly at Wang Shen's retreating back, fuming:
"Damn you, Karotis! How dare you ignore me, Prince Vegeta."
"You don't want me to go? I'm going anyway!"
A long while later.
On Dahl Square in front of King Vegeta's palace.
"Abominable! This King Vegeta is far too selfish!"
A purple, hairless cat wearing pharaonic attire grumbled indignantly:
"To think he kept the most comfortable pillow in the universe for himself and only gave me the second-best one."
He truly lacked the proper respect for a God of Destruction like him.
"I hate Saiyans."
"So, Lord Beerus, are you going to destroy this planet?"
Whis asked calmly.
The two chatted casually, as if they weren't deciding the fate of an entire planet and race.
"The Saiyans on this planet seem to take pleasure in invading other worlds."
Beerus replied without a second thought, his tone dismissive:
"Leave this matter to Frieza."
"Whis, let's go. I don't want to stay on this wretched planet any longer."
"...Whis?"
Eh?
When his attendant Whis failed to respond, Beerus couldn't help but turn his head to look.
He saw that Whis was currently squinting, sniffing the air intently.
"Lord Beerus, do you smell that delicious scent?"
Hm?
Upon hearing the mention of gourmet food, Beerus's interest peaked instantly. His eyes lit up with surprise, and he began to twitch his nose vigorously.
"You're right, Whis! I smell it too. It's not far from us, just up ahead."
One had to admit, a cat's nose is far more accurate than a human's.
After confirming the direction, Beerus immediately dashed toward it.
There, a young boy was setting up a stall by the roadside, a grill in front of him, turning skewers with one hand and fanning the flames with the other.
The aroma of the food was coming directly from him.
Great, the little cat finally took the bait.
Wang Shen watched Beerus speeding toward him from the distance and let out a deep sigh of relief.
He had been genuinely afraid of missing this one and only opportunity.
He certainly didn't want to be buried along with Planet Vegeta.
These were the two most powerful figures in the entire universe!
He had to seize this chance!
"Come take a look, come take a look! Fragrant, juicy, mouth-watering grilled skewers!"
Wang Shen shouted even more energetically.
"Kid, is this grilled meat really as delicious as you claim?"
Beerus arrived in front of Wang Shen like a tiger pouncing on its prey, his eyes locked intently on the skewers atop the grill.
Feeling the aroma of the meat at such close range, drool couldn't help but stream from the corner of his mouth.
"My lord, why not try it yourself and find out?"
Wang Shen took the initiative to pick up a skewer and held it out to Beerus.
Dreams were far off, but the delicacy was right at his lips.
Beerus could no longer hold back; he snatched the skewer and devoured it in one bite.
In an instant, the fragrant, succulent juices of the meat deeply stimulated Beerus's taste buds, and an unprecedented sensation of bliss shot straight to the top of his head!
"Wow!"
Beerus couldn't help but cry out:
"Fragrant! This is absolutely delicious! Whis, come and try some!"
"Mmm~ I am already tasting it, Lord Beerus."
Whis picked up a skewer and began to savor it slowly.
Even when faced with such a delicacy, Whis maintained his elegant and composed demeanor.
However, his face was also brimming with an expression of immense happiness.
"I have never tasted such delicious food before!"
Overcome with emotion, the corners of Whis's eyes even shimmered with two tiny tears of joy.
"To think that simple meat could be prepared so exquisitely."
"Thank you both for the praise."
Wang Shen smiled modestly:
"I should mention, this is my exclusive secret recipe!"
"Also, I see that I am fated to meet you two lords, so all the skewers at my stall are free for you to enjoy today."
Wang Shen gestured generously.
Whether fate can be changed, it all comes down to today!
"You said it yourself! Then I won't stand on ceremony!"
Hearing this, Beerus didn't hold back in the slightest, instantly sweeping through the food like a whirlwind.
He grabbed handfuls of meat skewers with both hands.
Taking a bite from the left, then a bite from the right, he began to gorge himself.
Whis, however, was much more polite.
"Thank you so much, you are truly generous."
"It's nothing. As soon as I saw you two, I felt an inexplicable sense of kinship, so treating you to some skewers is no big deal."
Very good, so far, everything was proceeding smoothly.
Wang Shen smiled and said:
"Besides, I'm very happy that you enjoy the food I make."
Whis observed Wang Shen's small body and asked in a gentle voice:
"You are so young, why are you out here running a stall by yourself?"
"No choice, life is hard, a Saiyan has to make a living."
Wang Shen pursed his lips and said helplessly:
"My parents died in battle while fighting for King Vegeta."
"That is truly terrible."
Whis said, full of apology.
As if it wasn't him who had just been talking about destroying Planet Vegeta.
"Comforting! Refreshing! Delicious!"
Soon, the God of Destruction Beerus had wiped the grill clean of all the meat skewers.
Rubbing his slightly distended belly, he let out a loud, satisfied burp.
He looked completely at ease.
Seeing this, Wang Shen handed over a bottle of water and said proudly:
"This is my homemade Happy Water, it's my exclusive secret recipe and my favorite drink."
"Oh!?"
"Quick, let me have a taste!"
Beerus took it with great anticipation and downed it in one gulp.
A unique, refreshing sensation swept through his entire body, as if he were immersed in a cool, crisp world.
He felt invigorated!
Burp~
Beerus stared at Wang Shen with burning eyes.
That gaze was as intense as if he had discovered a hidden treasure!
Although he knew what Beerus was thinking, Wang Shen still couldn't help but get goosebumps all over.
Did I go a bit too hard? Maybe I made it too delicious.
Beerus finally made up his mind and suddenly said:
"Kid, are you interested in coming with me to be the personal chef for this God of Destruction?"