Martial Arts Grandmaster

This was the first time Vegeta had truly scrutinized Karotis in this form.

"I see."

Feeling the terrifying yet tranquil aura of Wang Shen, which could be retracted or released at will, Vegeta, a genius of combat, naturally understood the immense advantages of this state.

It was something a standard Super Saiyan could never hope to compare to.

After a long while.

Regaining his focus, Vegeta's eyes sharpened as he asked directly:

"Where is this place you mentioned that is suitable for training?"

Wang Shen looked up at the firmament, gazing into the distance.

"It is the Hyperbolic Time Chamber located at the Heavenly Temple."

"Inside, one year is equivalent to only one day in the outside world, and the gravity is ten times that of Earth, making it extremely suitable for cultivation."

Upon hearing the conditions of the Hyperbolic Time Chamber, Vegeta's breathing immediately quickened, and his eyes reignited with fighting spirit and passion.

In all his years, Vegeta had never heard of such a superior training environment.

However.

"Then why don't you go?"

Vegeta retorted.

"Do you think I need to?"

Adhering to the principle of being insufferably arrogant, Wang Shen cast a glance at Vegeta.

The Hyperbolic Time Chamber was good, but it was no place for a person to stay.

It was a void of nothingness.

If not for a clock, the person inside would have no way of knowing the passage of time.

Not to mention that the food there was worse than compressed biscuits.

How could Wang Shen ever be willing to give up his luxurious, comfortable villa to go there and suffer?

He had come to Earth for leisure, travel, to be invincible, and to find a wife.

But that single, highly insulting glance caused a surge of fury to erupt in Vegeta's heart.

"You just wait, Karotis. Not only Kakarot, but I will definitely surpass you as well!"

Vegeta soared into the sky, wanting to throw himself into training immediately.

"Wait a moment, Vegeta! There is one more thing."

Wang Shen hurriedly called out to stop him.

"I think it would be best if you took Trunks with you."

"Why would I take him? He is too weak; he's just a burden."

Vegeta said unhappily.

"Trunks is your son and has great talent. He needs your guidance, and you need a sparring partner."

"His future world is in the depths of a crisis with the Androids, nearly facing extinction. Surely you don't want your future son and Bulma to be killed by those evil Androids."

Wang Shen said meaningfully.

If Trunks missed this rare opportunity for training, even if he returned to the future, he would likely still be no match for the Androids.

In that case, his trip would have been in vain.

Vegeta hesitated for a moment, then snorted coldly.

"Hmph, what a nuisance!"

Whoosh!

Vegeta left with an impatient look on his face.

He did not want to stay with Karotis any longer; he was even more annoying than Kakarot.

"Remember to ask Korin for some Senzu Beans. They will help you recover your state quickly during training."

Wang Shen watched Vegeta's departing back with a smile.

He knew that Vegeta had agreed.

A tsundere.

"Ugh~"

Wang Shen stretched, returning to his lazy demeanor.

It was as if that terrifying, daunting aura from moments ago had nothing to do with him.

The sunlight shone down on his head, making his golden hair appear even more radiant.

"Alright, the Prince problem is solved. Next, it's time to find a place to settle down."

"I certainly don't want to sleep out in the open tonight."

The next day.

A two-story house had sprung up overnight on a small island.

It was the home Wang Shen had settled into.

Surrounded by the sea on all sides, encircled by coconut trees, with beautiful weather and a pleasant breeze, it was truly delightful.

"Aha~"

Wang Shen pushed the door open and stepped out, yawning, dressed in light and comfortable white loungewear.

He held a can of carbonated Happy Water in his hand, looking lazy and content.

A morning sun rose in the east, the spring breeze brushed his face, waves rolled, and seagulls soared.

Wang Shen raised the Happy Water and took a hearty gulp.

With a series of glugging sounds, the bottle of Happy Water was already empty.

"Ah~ hiccup!"

Wang Shen opened his mouth to exhale a cool breath, exclaiming:

Refreshing!

Wang Shen stood in front of the small house, expressionless, standing still for a long time.

Suddenly, he spoke:

"Why... did I get up so early?"

"I don't have a job to go to, do I?"

Just as Wang Shen was about to turn back into the house to catch up on his sleep, the sea suddenly surged with massive waves, and the seagulls cried out.

A powerful aura approached, and Wang Shen spun around abruptly.

"If I'm not mistaken, this is Son Goku's aura."

"He's awake!"

Wang Shen's eyes darted around as the aura belonging to Son Goku gradually returned to calm.

"Forget it, I'd better not meet Son Goku for now, lest my appearance affect his self-judgment regarding his training."

"...However, Lazuli..."

"What!?"

As if she had heard something shocking, Chi-Chi shouted in disbelief:

"Goku, you've only just recovered, and you want to go fight again?"

Having successfully escaped the crisis of death, Son Goku was unusually calm, full of vigor, with a wise glint in his sharp eyes.

"Don't worry, I won't go looking for the Androids just yet."

"I heard there is a very strange and powerful Saiyan helping them. Since Vegeta couldn't beat them, I certainly wouldn't be a match either."

"Besides, there are even more powerful Androids appearing."

"I need to continue to evolve!"

Eh!?

Hearing this, Chi-Chi and Master Roshi, who were standing to the side, were both puzzled, not understanding what Son Goku meant.

Son Goku reached out and clenched his fist, feeling his own strength, and said calmly:

"I am going to surpass the Super Saiyan!"

At this moment, Son Goku truly possessed the bearing of a martial arts grandmaster.

Vegeta was a genius at cultivation and combat.

But in terms of philosophy and the realm of martial arts, Vegeta was far inferior to Son Goku.

This was the reason why Vegeta was left behind by Son Goku every single time.

Throughout his journey, Son Goku had always been accompanied by good teachers and helpful friends, which had laid the foundation for his martial arts.

In a clothing store thousands of kilometers away from the island.

"Android 17, do you think this outfit looks good on me?"

Lazuli was wearing a white T-shirt with a black vest over it, swaying her graceful figure in front of the mirror in a pair of blue jeans.

"Hmm~ it seems like it's missing something... Right!"

Lazuli suddenly ran to the counter, picked up a white necklace, and fastened it around her long, fair neck.

"Alright, you've been picking things out for a long time now; this outfit is already good enough."

Android 17 said with considerable impatience.

"Tch, idiot, what would you know?"

Seeing that her foolish brother was of no use, Lazuli turned her gaze toward Android 16, who had remained silent the entire time.

"Hey, 16, say something too."

"We finally managed to get out for a trip, don't be such a bore."

However, Android 16 acted as if he hadn't heard her, gazing off into the distance.

His eyes were filled with the natural scenery, and a faint smile played on his lips, though no one noticed it.

Lazuli sighed in resignation and looked around, but the person she was looking for was still nowhere to be seen.

"17, tell me, why hasn't Wang Shen come to find us yet?"

"How should I know? He's elusive as a ghost; who knows what he's doing."

Android 17 looked completely indifferent.

Lazuli couldn't help but show a look of disappointment.

Seeing his sister's melancholic expression, Android 17 couldn't help but rub his forehead and suggested:

"Let's go find Son Goku."

"They're both Saiyans; maybe if we fight Son Goku, he'll suddenly appear again."

Lazuli's eyes lit up, and she smiled.

"Alright!"