Chapter 121: Heading to Universe 6 in Search of Gourmet Food
"Uh…" Lin Qi was still riding high on adrenaline when Vados stopped him, leaving him a bit confused. "What?"
Vados could clearly see Lin Qi was getting carried away with excitement. "Lord Champa, are you alright?"
She turned toward Champa with the intent to throw a sarcastic jab, but the sight of him made her burst out laughing. "Pfft… Hahaha… cough cough…"
Champa's face was bruised and swollen, both eyes surrounded by dark purple blotches, and his expression was a mixture of grievance and fury. "Vados… You're laughing at me!!"
"Sorry, I just couldn't hold it in…" Vados tried hard to suppress her laughter, but it was no use.
"You're all bullying me…" Champa looked even more aggrieved and glared at Lin Qi. "This isn't over between us!"
Seeing Champa's swollen face—his features nearly unrecognizable—Lin Qi tried his best not to laugh. "How about I treat you to another meal? The same kind of food as before!"
After all, there's no problem food can't solve. And if there is—then just eat twice!
"Then I'll forgive you!" Champa sniffled and nodded frantically.
Lin Qi gave Champa a sympathetic look. This poor cat… Compared to Whis and Beerus, he was just too easy to fool. Get beaten once, and he'd trade it for another meal.
Lin Qi teleported to Earth and back again. By the time he returned, Champa had already been healed by Vados.
"Kid, you really have a knack for finding good food. Our Universe 6 and Universe 7 are pretty similar!"
Champa's eyes darted cunningly as he looked at Lin Qi with eager anticipation. "Come to my universe and help me find some good food too!"
So much time had already been wasted hunting down the Super Dragon Balls. If he could find the best food without needing to make a wish…
With this guy's help, he could turn the tables on Beerus and show him the taste of despair!
"…Heh." Seeing how every emotion was written plainly across Champa's face, Lin Qi really wanted to tell him that Universe 6's Earth probably didn't have any good food left…
But on second thought, there wasn't much for him to do while staying with Whis anyway. Vegeta wasn't returning to Earth for another year.
Might as well go have some fun in Universe 6!
"Alright… I'll help you look for gourmet food in your universe! But before that, how about a sparring match with you, Vados?"
Vados looked utterly indifferent and shot down the idea flatly. "You're no match for me."
"Let's try anyway. I at least want to know the gap between us…" Lin Qi smiled faintly and got into a fighting stance. "I've sparred with Whis many times!"
"If we were actually fighting, you wouldn't last a single move. If it's just for fun, then there's no point." Vados refused again without hesitation.
"My little brother can keep you entertained just fine."
Her cool, aloof attitude left Lin Qi a little frustrated, but there wasn't much he could do with Vados unwilling to engage.
Besides, if he couldn't beat Whis, there was no chance he could beat Vados.
"Then let's go!" Lin Qi turned to the grinning Champa.
Champa was now more satisfied than ever with Lin Qi. He figured there had to be a good reason why Quitela treated this guy so well.
Champa was so delighted, he'd completely forgotten about the beating he just took.
In his mind… Beerus was kneeling at his feet, repenting and flattering him, praising the food Champa had found!
"Hehehe… snicker…" The cat laughed like a scheming rat.
Without hesitation, Vados raised her staff and smacked it right on Champa's head.
Bonk!
"Lord Champa, that laugh of yours is seriously unpleasant," Vados said with disdain clearly written across her face and in her tone.
"Ugh… Annoying woman!" Champa's fantasy was rudely interrupted, and he muttered under his breath, hooking an arm around Lin Qi's neck.
"Let's go… to Universe 6 and find some food!"
"What a hopeless guy…" Vados sighed helplessly and turned to Whis with a wry remark.
"Honestly, what kind of thought process is that? He's always wasting time—either chasing Dragon Balls or looking for food!"
"Compared to Lord Beerus, Lord Champa is even more out of touch. Totally hopeless!"
"Is that your way of saying you're fed up with Lord Champa?" Whis smiled gently at Vados's sharp commentary.
"Their brains are both wired wrong. You'd think I'd be used to it by now, having served them this long."
"Sigh…" Vados sighed again and gave a small nod, bidding Whis farewell.
Universe 6 – Planet Sadala
At ten thousand meters above ground, three figures hovered in the sky.
Champa looked around suspiciously and asked Lin Qi, "This is supposed to be the gourmet planet?"
Below them, there wasn't even a trace of green—no signs of flora, let alone any noticeable life energy. It was a far cry from the kind of food paradise Champa had imagined.
"This is just reconnaissance. Come on, I'll lead the way! Let's head to a more populated area." Lin Qi dove down first.
Three streaks of light zipped across the sky. Before long, the trio in their outlandish attire arrived at the Saiyan base on Planet Sadala.
Their sudden appearance and unfamiliar clothing immediately drew the attention of all nearby Saiyans.
"Huh? Who are these guys?"
Everyone looked confused, some even a little wary. No one had any idea how the trio had appeared.
"Hey… that guy has a tail too!" Some sharp-eyed Saiyans noticed Lin Qi's tail.
That realization quickly dispelled the tension, and the crowd began to disperse and go back to their routines.
"Huh… That's weird. You're from Universe 4, so how come you're the same race as those in Universe 6?" Champa looked at the dispersing crowd, then turned to Lin Qi with suspicion. But the thought didn't linger long.
"So where's the food? Where is it?!"
All he could think about was eating...
"Hey!" Champa flagged down a passing Saiyan, puffing up his chest. "Where's your food? Bring me everything you've got!"
"Tch…" Watching Champa behave like some street thug, Lin Qi sighed and covered his face. "Champa, just let me handle it."
After a quick conversation with the Saiyan, Lin Qi began leading Champa down the streets and alleys.
"Food… Food…" Champa panted heavily, chanting the word like a mantra to fuel his spirit.
"Not bad…" Vados followed behind, a flicker of cunning glinting in her eyes. What a great way to lose weight!
If you want to eat, you'll have to earn it by walking all over to find it!
As Lin Qi led them further through the city, Champa was growing increasingly impatient. Just as he was about to grab a Saiyan for questioning, his hand froze in midair.
"I think… I smell something delicious…" Champa closed his eyes and sniffed intensely.
A rich aroma wafted into his nose again and again. Champa's eyes flew open wide, and he turned toward Vados.
"Do you smell it too…?"
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