Ambiguous

The original laboratory had already been destroyed by Trunks, who had attempted to stop Android 17 from releasing Android 16.

However.

Even so, Android 16 was still released by Android 17.

Although they could not touch Wang Shen, the speed of Android 18 and Android 17 was still something Trunks could not compare to.

A burly man with orange, mohawk-styled hair, dressed in a black bodysuit and green armor.

Android 16.

A purely mechanical being created by Dr. Gero based on his own son.

Yet, he possessed the greatest power, to the point where even Dr. Gero feared him.

It served as proof of the rule that the lower the serial number, the greater the strength.

To everyone's surprise.

The burly Android 16 showed no inclination to fight at all; instead, he stood quietly atop the mountain peak, teasing a small bird that had landed on his arm.

His eyes revealed a deep sense of gentleness.

Android 17 stood defiantly, confronting Trunks, Piccolo, and the others on another mountain peak.

Unlike when he faced Wang Shen, he now displayed the true side of a youth who had achieved success early in life.

Only Android 18 kept looking toward the direction where Wang Shen had left.

"Hey, do you guys know that handsome Saiyan?"

Android 18 asked coldly, seeking information about Wang Shen from Piccolo and the others.

Piccolo and the others looked at each other in dismay.

They also wanted to know information about that Saiyan.

Seeing this, Android 18 knew she couldn't count on these idiots at all.

She sighed helplessly.

Whoosh!

A sound of air being pierced rang out.

Wang Shen suddenly appeared before everyone again, startling some of them.

Just like his origins, he came and went without a trace, mysterious and unpredictable.

The spot where Wang Shen appeared was right in front of Android 18, almost pressed against her.

The two stared face-to-face, clearly seeing themselves reflected in each other's pupils.

Wang Shen could even feel Android 18's rapid breathing brushing against his face.

And Android 18's flushed, pretty face was so alluring that it gave Wang Shen the urge to throw caution to the wind and take a bite.

"Hello!"

To ease the impulse and the awkwardness, Wang Shen spoke up.

"Uh... ah!"

Hearing Wang Shen's voice, Android 18 finally snapped out of it and hurriedly took a step back to put some distance between them.

The blush on Android 18's face became even more obvious, and as if trying to cover it up, she pulled her golden hair from behind her ears to shield her burning cheeks.

"That... you're back, you aren't hurt, are you?"

Android 18 didn't dare to look directly into Wang Shen's bright eyes, keeping her head lowered.

His golden pupils are truly beautiful.

Seeing Android 18's shy appearance, Wang Shen smiled happily, feeling that he liked her even more.

"It's fine, I..."

"Father!"

Before Wang Shen could finish, a cry from Trunks interrupted him.

It was because Trunks had seen Vegeta, who was covered in disarray, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, and unconscious.

Regardless of the dangerous Androids nearby, Trunks immediately rushed over.

He took the limp Vegeta from Wang Shen's hands.

Although Vegeta was a jerk and had even attacked him earlier, Trunks was still very filial.

Looking at the miserable Vegeta, his face was full of worry.

To avoid any misunderstandings, Wang Shen had to temporarily abandon Android 18, which actually gave her some time to soothe her restless heart.

He turned to explain to Trunks:

"Don't worry, Vegeta only looks miserable, but he didn't actually suffer any serious injuries; I didn't even have the heart to really strike him."

"He's just been knocked out by me for now, he'll wake up in a little while."

Seeing the wary look in Trunks' eyes, Wang Shen had no choice but to continue explaining:

"I am also a Saiyan, raised on Planet Vegeta. Vegeta and I have known each other since we were very young."

"As for my affairs, you can just ask Vegeta once he wakes up."

Trunks could not verify the truth of Wang Shen's words.

But the situation was stronger than the man.

He could only helplessly bring Vegeta back to his own camp.

"Uncle Piccolo, what should we do now?"

Trunks frowned deeply and asked Piccolo.

Piccolo looked at Wang Shen and the three androids with a heavy expression. After a moment of thought, he said directly:

"We are no match for them alone. Let's go back first and discuss a countermeasure."

Krillin, who was leaving, suddenly looked back at Wang Shen and the others. For some reason, he felt a strange sense of emptiness in his heart, as if he had lost something.

Wang Shen watched Krillin's actions indifferently, unimpressed.

In his view, Krillin was truly unworthy of Android 18.

Wang Shen then turned his gaze to Android 16, who remained immersed in his own world, and nodded secretly.

This was a natural, qualified gardener.

The God of Destruction Realm needed such talent.

He could not let him die at the hands of Cell again.

"I really don't get what kind of person you are."

Android 17 walked over, hands in his pockets, and said with confusion.

"Helping strangers like us androids, then knocking out Vegeta—I really don't understand what you're trying to do."

Wang Shen smiled faintly:

"I want to be a good person."

"Tch, we aren't good people! You helped the wrong ones."

Android 17 turned his head away, disdainful.

A good person?

"That's rude, 17."

Android 18 walked over, wearing a sleeveless denim jacket over her lithe figure, which was wrapped in a black bodysuit, looking extremely sexy in her brown knee-high boots.

"Thank you for your help. 17 and I have been controlled by Dr. Gero for a long time."

Since she had been reborn as an android, she and 17 referred to each other by their model numbers.

"Next, 17 and I plan to travel the world and, by the way, track down Son Goku. Don't worry, we won't try to kill Son Goku anymore; we just want to see this Saiyan whom Dr. Gero hated to the bone."

"Do you want to come with us?"

To be honest, looking into Android 18's sincere eyes, Wang Shen nearly lost his composure and agreed.

Traveling with Android 18 would even offer the chance to see her stunning outfit changes at the clothing store.

However.

Wang Shen forced himself to endure the heartache and declined the goddess's invitation to join the party.

"No, I have my own things to do."

Hearing this, Android 18's expectant eyes immediately dimmed.

Wang Shen hurriedly added:

"But, I will come to find you once I'm done."

"Don't worry, I will find you, just like today—whoosh—appearing right in front of you."

As he spoke, Wang Shen used his hands to demonstrate with an exaggerated gesture for Android 18.

Android 18 laughed instantly, blooming into a beautiful smile.

Soon, she remembered the awkwardness and ambiguity of being face-to-face with Wang Shen just moments ago, and she pursed her lips reservedly.

Nearby, Android 17 saw this scene, his pupils dilated, and he suddenly had some guesses, his expression complex.

But Android 18 had no time for him right now; she gathered her courage and asked:

"By the way, I still don't know your name?"

"Wang Shen. 'Wang' as in the Great King, 'Shen' as in three fires and a tree. That is my Earth name."

"What about your name?"

Wang Shen deliberately asked in return.

Android 18 did not respond, choosing instead to change the subject.

"Let's go, Android 17."

Android 17 cast one last strange look at Wang Shen before turning to leave with Android 16.

They walked off toward poetry and the distance.

Suddenly.

Android 18 first glanced back cautiously at the departing Android 17, ensuring he could no longer see her.

She then locked onto her target and quickly leaned in.

Yet, how could she have known that Wang Shen had been waiting for this moment for a long time?

As those red lips drew near, he turned his head in an instant and met them with his own.

Smack!

Android 18 immediately realized the sensation was not what she had imagined.

A moist, soft touch stimulated her senses.

Wang Shen, who had been enjoying the moment, suddenly felt that warmth pull away.

When he opened his eyes, he saw only the graceful back of Android 18 as she hurried away.

At the same time, a crisp voice reached his ears.

"My name is Lazuli! Remember it!"

Wang Shen smiled faintly.

I know.

But, I will remember it!