Mutual Acting

Amid the dark, boundless starry expanse,

Wang Shen sat cross-legged inside the Shuttle Cube, his eyes slightly closed as he calmed his mind and steeled himself for the lonely journey.

Suddenly, Wang Shen sensed a huge ship approaching from afar, bearing down on him aggressively.

His recent dedicated training and trials in space had already brought some improvement to his spiritual state.

Before the autumn breeze stirred, the cicadas sensed it first.

Wang Shen furrowed his brow.

He instinctively felt that the newcomers meant him no good.

The Shuttle Cube continued racing forward. The other ship seemed to know it couldn't match his speed, so it intercepted him before he could pass.

Seeing this, Wang Shen remained seated cross-legged, perfectly calm and unruffled.

He had no intention of taking a detour or avoiding them.

He wanted to see what kind of strange characters they were. It would be a good way to pass the lonely hours.

After forcing Wang Shen to stop, the huge ship sent out a message.

"We are aboard Mr. Frost's ship. May we ask if you are a Saiyan?"

Wang Shen's thoughts stirred, and he mused:

Frost. So it's him. No wonder. Sigh, a lone Saiyan like me wandering through the boundless universe is just too dangerous.

"I am."

Wang Shen's voice sounded directly in their ears.

Shazad, one of Frost's subordinates, was overjoyed.

Though Wang Shen's ability to speak to them from afar surprised them, they didn't pay it much mind.

After all, there were plenty of people with special abilities who had very low combat power.

They didn't believe that a mere Saiyan could be a match for King Frost.

So Salza hurriedly said:

"Mr. Frost captured three space pirates and obtained information that the pirates' main force is preparing a plan to launch a surprise attack on Planet Sadala."

"Mr. Frost is on his way to Planet Sadala to deliver the information. He happened to encounter you along the way, so Mr. Frost would like to invite you to discuss the matter."

At this, Wang Shen's lips curled upward, his eyes full of mockery.

"Good. I've long admired the famous Mr. Frost, and I've been wanting to meet him."

"That's wonderful. Please come aboard."

Shazad opened a small hatch in the ship and invited Wang Shen inside.

"Our ship is spacious enough for you to park your cube-shaped ship inside."

Shazad offered his sincere suggestion.

Wang Shen blinked.

Was Frost after the Shuttle Cube?

He wasn't suspicious without reason.

Frost had a "history" of coveting Shuttle Cubes.

"No need. I have my own way of storing it."

As he spoke, Wang Shen casually put the Shuttle Cube away in his personal space, then entered the Wolf Den.

Seeing this, Shazad was greatly disappointed. He turned to look at Frost, who sat in his chair with a mysterious smile.

He looked so confident, as if everything that happened in the world was under his control.

"It's fine. As long as he comes aboard my ship, both that transparent cube and the man himself will be mine."

His great strength gave him that confidence.

Clack!

The hatch opened, and Wang Shen strode into the control room.

"Welcome aboard."

Shazad's face lit up with a warm smile.

Wang Shen glanced around first and saw that there were ten people in the room.

Then he asked directly:

"Where are the pirates?"

Frost ignored Wang Shen's question and slowly walked up to him, extending his hand.

His face was wreathed in a polite smile.

"I don't believe I've had the pleasure of learning your name, Mr. Saiyan."

However,

Wang Shen had no intention of shaking Frost's hand either.

He found it disgusting.

He simply replied,

"Karotis."

Frost didn't seem to mind at all and calmly withdrew his hand.

He looked down on this Saiyan just as much.

In fact, if not for maintaining his public persona, he wouldn't even have bothered to stand up.

Frost chuckled and explained:

"Don't worry, Mr. Karotis. I've already locked the pirates up."

His voice was gentle and smooth, naturally inspiring warmth and trust.

"Also, I'd like to ask you something."

"Is that transparent cube-shaped ship you were piloting the latest model from a shipbuilding company? I've never seen one with such a strange shape, and it's much faster than my ship."

Beneath Frost's blood-red eyes lay a greedy desire.

If it was a new ship developed by a company, he would simply go and monopolize it.

If not, he'd still take this one for himself.

Wang Shen smiled faintly. His brilliant golden eyes fixed on Frost's blood-red ones, which were trying to suppress their greed.

"No, it's called a Shuttle Cube."

"The Shuttle Cube is indeed very fast. It's the fastest mode of transportation in the universe, and it's also durable and comfortable. You could say it's mine alone."

Frost's breath hitched. Noticing Karotis's brazen gaze, he held back his anger and said:

"Is that so? It seems that Shuttle Cube can also be conveniently stored away. Would you consider selling it, Mr. Karotis?"

"I can pay ten times its price to buy it. You know, I'm not short on money."

"Oh?"

Wang Shen pretended to be surprised and asked curiously:

"You really want to pay ten times the price for my Shuttle Cube?"

Frost's cheerful expression darkened. He gritted his teeth inwardly, then continued:

"Of course. Everyone knows I'm a man of my word."

Damn Saiyan. The moment you bring out the Shuttle Cube, I'll kill you.

You've got a lot of nerve, trying to take my money!

"Good! I trust you, Frost."

As if.

Wang Shen added that in his heart, then said with delight on the surface:

"Then I'll take it out now. Make sure you have the money ready."

Frost nodded with a chuckle.

At the same time, he discreetly signaled to Shazad, who stood quietly nearby.

There was a reason Shazad had become Frost's right-hand man.

He immediately noticed Frost's subtle signal and casually moved closer to the control panel.

His purple finger hovered over a button, ready to press it at any moment.

Wang Shen naturally noticed the subtle exchange and movements between the two men, but acted as if he hadn't.

He even felt that he was enjoying himself, trading performances with two clowns.

You think you're on the fifth level, while I'm on the first.

In reality, I'm on the tenth level!

Who's the prey? Who's the hunter?

The next moment, with a thought, Wang Shen made a miniature Shuttle Cube appear on the control-room floor.

Seeing such a convenient way to store and retrieve it, Frost's eyes lit up. A sinister smile tugged at his lips.

Then Frost said that as the buyer, he needed to inspect the goods.

So, without waiting for Wang Shen's agreement, he prepared to step inside the Shuttle Cube and try it out.

Just as Frost was about to take the final step inside,

Wang Shen raised a hand to stop him.

Frost narrowed his eyes, a dangerous aura radiating from him.

The Shuttle Cube was right in front of him now. It was time to deal with that annoying Saiyan, too.