Douluo Continent: The Ice Dragon King Martial Soul, Ma Xiaotao is Addicted

Time slipped away amidst the noise.

As the sun rose higher, the atmosphere at the exhibition became increasingly lively.

Before long, the group walked through the crowd and headed straight for the main display stand.

Leading the group was a young woman with an elegant demeanor and naturally radiant long golden hair, which was exquisitely styled into a noble updo, revealing her slender, fair neck.

She has a slender figure and a beautiful, curvaceous body, especially her bust, which is particularly prominent under her well-fitting dress.

Although she looked a few years older than Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya, her mature and noble temperament, along with her more voluptuous figure, made her stand out from the crowd.

The other person had a pair of clear, bright blue eyes, like the clear autumn sky.

At this moment, her sharp gaze swept across the Tangmen booth, carrying a scrutinizing and innate sense of superiority, with penetrating power.

Half a step behind her was an old woman with a serious face and a slightly hunched posture.

The old woman wore the standard Soul Master robes of the Star Luo Empire. Her hair was white and her face was deeply wrinkled, but her eyes were as sharp as a hawk's. Wherever her gaze swept, it carried an invisible, sharp pressure that made those around her subconsciously stay away from her.

Although there were only two people on the other side, everyone subconsciously made way for them.

Ye Chen met his gaze calmly.

His mental strength was so great that he instantly sensed the cultivation level of the newcomer.

The girl's cultivation level was unremarkable; she was merely an ordinary Soul King.

However, the old woman behind the other party was quite something, having reached the level of a Title Douluo.

However, he was only a Title Douluo, and Ye Chen no longer took such a weakling seriously.

That thing, which could be killed with a single punch, posed no threat to Ye Chen whatsoever.

The girl knew at first glance that Ye Chen was the one in charge here.

She walked gracefully to the display stand, ignoring the curious and inquisitive gazes around her. She nodded slightly to Ye Chen, her voice clear and melodious, yet carrying a hint of aloofness: "I am Princess Xu Jiujiu of the Star Luo Empire. I have some important matters I would like to discuss with you privately. Would that be convenient?"

"of course can."

Ye Chen smiled politely and gestured for her to follow him: "So you are Princess Jiu Jiu. I have long admired your name. Please come with me."

Ye Chen had already guessed the identity of the titled Douluo the moment he saw him, and now he was completely certain.

With the princess arriving, they are naturally big clients.

Ye Chen gestured for Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan to continue hosting the exhibition, while he led Xu Jiujiu and the old woman whose gaze was always scrutinizing and oppressive, towards a simple reception room temporarily set up behind the booth.

Jiang Nannan and Tang Ya glanced at Ye Chen and Xu Jiujiu with slightly strange looks in their eyes, but they didn't say anything.

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the other side.

Ye Chen led Xu Jiujiu and the old woman into a reception room.

The reception room was small and simply furnished, with a few sofas and a coffee table.

Ye Chen invited the two women to sit down, and then sat opposite them.

"Your Highness, what do you need?" Ye Chen asked directly and in a calm tone.

She sat there gracefully for a long time, her azure eyes staring directly at Ye Chen without any beating around the bush.

"Sect Leader Ye is a man of few words, so I won't beat around the bush either." "Your sect's 'Super Milk Bottle' and 'Universal Communication Device,' especially the core technologies they utilize, are of extraordinary significance to our country and even the continent's格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or landscape). The Star Luo Empire's royal family is extremely sincere and willing to pay a sufficient price to purchase the core blueprints and manufacturing processes for these two technologies. As for the price, Sect Leader Ye, please name your price."

When Xu Jiujiu spoke, he wanted Ye Chen's core technology, and his tone carried a hint of superiority.

Clearly, while Tang Clan sells a lot of items, most of them are small pieces.

Furthermore, with the Tang Clan's decline, it was no better than a third-rate sect, so naturally it was looked down upon by the other side.

Ye Chen's smile remained unchanged, but a hint of speechlessness flashed deep in his eyes. He then directly refused, saying, "I'm sorry, Your Highness, these two technologies are the foundation of our business. However, we only sell finished products."

If this were in his previous life, Xu Jiujiu would have been a super big customer, and Ye Chen would have been the seller, so he would have had to greet him with a smile no matter what.

But in this world, Ye Chen holds a monopoly, or one could say he controls the "patent rights".

It wasn't that he begged the other party to buy it.

Instead, the other party has to beg him to sell!

Ye Chen held absolute initiative, so naturally he didn't need to give the other party any pleasantries.

"boom--"

As soon as Ye Chen finished speaking, a cold and heavy pressure instantly filled the small reception room!
The air seemed to freeze!
The old woman, a titled Douluo standing behind Xu Jiujiu, instantly looked up at Ye Chen, her sharp gaze like a solid ice spike piercing him.

She snorted coldly, her hoarse voice carrying undisguised threat and anger: "Young man, don't be ungrateful. Her Highness the Princess has come in person, representing the will of the Star Luo Empire. It is an honor for your Tang Clan that we are willing to purchase your technology!"

The aura of the titled Douluo pressed down on Ye Chen without reservation.

An ordinary Soul Master would probably be sweating profusely and struggling to breathe by now.

However, Ye Chen, who was sitting opposite her, didn't even frown.

He remained seated on the sofa, his posture even more relaxed than before, as if the oppressive force that could crush a Soul Douluo was merely a gentle breeze.

He even picked up a water glass from the coffee table and slowly took a sip.

The old woman was slightly surprised to see this.

Because she couldn't discern the other party's strength at all.

However, she was only somewhat surprised. The other party was a high-ranking member of the Tang Sect and an expert in soul tools. It was normal for him to have methods to conceal his aura and resist pressure.

However, the other party is just a teenager, and even if he has a soul tool, it is impossible for him to last long.

So she didn't withdraw her pressure, clearly wanting to wait until Ye Chen's soul power was exhausted before making him look foolish!
Ye Chen put down his water glass, glanced casually at the old woman, and a half-smile curled at the corner of his mouth. There was no warmth in that smile, only an almost indifferent mockery: "Old woman, you're quite arrogant, aren't you?"

This title was like a resounding slap in the face, instantly turning the old woman's wrinkled face red and her eyes blazing with anger!

She couldn't remember how many years it had been since anyone dared to call her that.

However, before the old woman could erupt in anger, Ye Chen spoke again: "Have you forgotten where you are?"

As Ye Chen finished speaking, the old woman's imposing manner suddenly froze...

"You should have seen the invitation, right? If you've forgotten the rules, I can help you recall them."

Ye Chen continued to drink his tea calmly.

Upon hearing this, the old woman's expression changed instantly, and her imposing manner suddenly diminished...

(End of this chapter)