Chapter 122: Bardock Opens a Barbecue Shop

Chapter 122: Bardock Opens a Barbecue Shop

"Vados, that smells amazing..." Champa kept wiping the drool from the corners of his mouth.

Even Vados' eyes were glowing slightly. Who would've thought there was actually good food in their universe?

From now on, she could just order takeout—no more having to cater to Lord Champa's endless demands for food!

Somehow, Champa, who just moments ago could barely drag his feet, was now briskly striding along.

Following the mouthwatering aroma, he arrived at a small shop and instantly froze. His eyes were locked on the glistening golden roast meat inside, drool flowing freely.

"This... this is the meat I smelled?" Champa sniffed greedily, his face filled with excitement.

"Vados... I never imagined there'd be something this delicious in our universe! This is it, no doubt about it..."

"Wait a minute..." Just as Champa was about to grab a piece with his bare hands, Lin Qi stopped him and looked toward the man slicing meat with his back to them.

"How much for the barbecue?" Lin Qi called out to the owner, taking in the familiar crab-shaped hairstyle and back—this guy...

The owner put down his cleaver—which was three times the size of a regular kitchen knife—and turned around. "Barter only. No currency accepted."

That familiar scar, that warm smile—it sent a jolt through Lin Qi.

"Bardock!" Lin Qi's eyes widened as he stared at the man in disbelief.

Bardock, in his protective armor, was wearing an apron... Bardock was now a chef... Bardock had opened a barbecue restaurant...

"Wh—what the hell?!" Lin Qi instinctively took a step back in shock.

"Huh? I'm not Bardock. You've got the wrong guy," Bardock replied with the same official, polite smile.

Lin Qi couldn't believe it—meeting Bardock of Universe 6 in a place and situation like this?

He felt like he should say something. "I..."

Just then, another crab-head peeked out from behind the curtain to the kitchen. "Father, are you done cutting yet? My brother and I are ready to start grilling..."

"Goku?!" Lin Qi was stunned to see Son Goku in full protective gear with an apron on, too.

"Huh? You recognize people from my universe too?" Champa glanced at Lin Qi, who had stumbled backward and stepped on his own foot, and shoved him aside in confusion.

"Vados, he said it's barter only..." Champa stood with his hands on his hips, clearly displeased. "I'm in my own universe and I still have to trade for food?"

"Then let's just destroy this planet after we eat!"

Vados shot him a cold glare. "And then you won't get to eat it again next time."

"Eh? You think I'm the kind of God of Destruction who eats the same thing twice?" Champa retorted confidently and swaggered inside, plopping down at a table.

"Bring me barbecue! Big portions!"

Still in shock, Lin Qi was left speechless. After all, Saiyans of Universe 6 were known as advocates of peace.

With no battles to fight, they had to find other careers. So... Bardock had opened a barbecue shop to make a living...

Weird. Very weird.

"Alrighty! Let's settle the bill!" Bardock hoisted a hunk of meat taller than himself into the kitchen and immediately came back to a nearby table.

Lin Qi tossed out a capsule. A small pile of supplies appeared. "Is this enough? However much meat it gets me—I'll take it."

"Tsk tsk..." Bardock beamed as he looked over the goods, then carried the entire table into the kitchen.

"Boys! We've got a generous customer—give him the VIP treatment!"

"Yes, Father!" came two faint voices from the kitchen. Lin Qi couldn't help but imagine Goku and Raditz cooking together.

"What are you shaking for?" asked Champa, resting his chin on one hand as he waited for the food.

"It's nothing..." Lin Qi replied, though he felt eerily calm—unnaturally calm.

The food came out quickly. Lin Qi felt like he was dreaming. Who the hell had ever seen Goku and Raditz pushing out trays piled high with barbecue?

"This is Universe 6... That's not Bardock, and they're not Goku and Raditz!" Lin Qi kept telling himself, completely losing his appetite.

"Raditz is still training on Earth with Goku and the others—he's with King Kai... And Bardock died protecting Planet Vegeta..."

"What're you muttering about? Not eating?" Champa had already cleaned his plate and was eyeing Lin Qi's meat hungrily.

Vados was far more refined. She gently cut small pieces with a knife and fork, slowly savoring each bite. "The flavor's quite good... cooked to perfection."

"Man... I thought the barbecue at Beerus' place was heaven, but this? This is a whole new level!" she praised.

Champa quickly swiped the plate from in front of Lin Qi and began shoveling meat into his mouth. After swallowing, he turned to Vados with pleading eyes.

"So good... It's too good..."

But he didn't have to wait long—another round of meat was soon served!

Empty plates, refills—this cycle repeated for a solid three hours until Champa finally leaned against the table, patting his round belly in satisfaction.

"Marvelous..." he burped, thoroughly content.

"There's a dessert shop down the street with all kinds of iced treats made from frozen blocks..." Raditz wiped his hands on his apron and came over to introduce it. "It's run by my mother—you all should give it a try!"

Champa's eyes immediately lit up like fireworks. "Really? You're not lying?"

"Of course not! It's on par with my father's barbecue!" Raditz swore confidently.

"Ugh..." Lin Qi felt like his worldview had shattered beyond repair. Reality? Broken. No snowflake is innocent anymore!

"Haha! Vados, let's go! We'll come back for more barbecue tomorrow!" Champa leapt to his feet, eager to head out.

"Eh?" Vados, having just set down her utensils, looked at him with a teasing smile. "Lord Champa... didn't you say you'd destroy this planet after eating the barbecue? And didn't you swear you never eat the same thing twice?"

"Uh... when did I say that?" Champa froze, then noticed Bardock and his sons glaring at him and quickly shifted blame.

"Heh heh... Don't you know a joke when you hear one?" Champa laughed awkwardly, then hurriedly pushed the just-standing Vados toward the door.

"Ugh..." Lin Qi stood at the shop's entrance, looking back at the three Saiyan men waving at him, and let out another heavy sigh.

"Sigh...!"

After leaving the ice shop, the thrilled Champa, the calmly smiling Vados, and the dejected Lin Qi visited several other eateries.

All in all, for Champa—who was usually deprived of good food—it was nothing short of paradise.

Just as the trio were about to leave, a commotion suddenly erupted from an open area in the distance.

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