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

She and Xu Jiujiu were acquaintances, friends, but also rivals, especially in the competition for resources involving national interests.

Based on her understanding of Xu Jiujiu's personality, she knew that he came from a noble family and was equally proud, and would never easily show his frustration on his face.

The only explanation for Xu Jiujiu's expression is that her deal with the Tang Clan was not going well and had likely fallen apart.

Why did the talks break down?

Vina is very perceptive and insightful.

Ye Chen appeared gentle and polite, not like someone who was difficult to communicate with.

Since the Tang Clan is open to business, they would not deliberately make things difficult for major clients.

So the problem likely lies with Xu Jiujiu herself.

It is highly likely that she had become accustomed to the dominant position of the Star Luo Empire in Star Luo City, or perhaps it was the sense of superiority brought about by her own status as a princess that led her to display an arrogant and even contemptuous attitude when negotiating with Ye Chen, thus crossing his bottom line.

The Tang Sect possesses the top-tier soul tool, the Super Milk Bottle; how could they tolerate being slighted by others?

Vina felt a surge of relief and became even more determined in her strategy.

The failure of the long-awaited deal means that the powerful competitor, the Star Luo Empire, has temporarily withdrawn, which greatly increases the probability that the Heavenly Soul Empire will successfully complete the deal!

This is not only a business opportunity, but also a golden opportunity to gain the upper hand in key areas of national power competition.

A competitor's mistake is an opportunity for us.

Despite a multitude of thoughts swirling in her mind, Vina maintained a polite smile.

Instead of trying to haggle, she displayed a pragmatism and sincerity quite different from Xu Jiujiu: "Six million gold soul coins per aircraft... the price is indeed exorbitant, but it also shows its value. On behalf of the Heavenly Soul Empire, I hope to purchase two 'Aurora Shadow' aircraft."

Without the slightest hesitation, Vina immediately placed a huge order that would shock most people.

Two planes, worth twelve million gold soul coins!
This is only part of the flying soul tool.

Ye Chen hadn't expected the other party to be so generous.

Princess Vina not only has excellent vision, but also remarkable courage and an astonishingly fast decision-making speed.

Vina's intentions were now very clear.

Without pausing, she continued, "Furthermore, the Super Milk Bottle and the All-Purpose Communicator are of great significance to the Empire. I hope to sign an order worth a total of 50 million Gold Soul Coins, with the remainder used to purchase your 'Super Milk Bottle' and 'All-Purpose Communicator'."

Fifty million plus twelve million equals sixty-two million!
Ye Chen looked at Vina, and his eyes finally revealed a hint of genuine scrutiny and appreciation.

Signing deals worth tens of millions of gold soul coins without batting an eye, without the slightest sign of seeking instructions or reporting, is a power that no ordinary pampered princess could possess.

This only shows that Vina holds a superior position in the royal family of the Heavenly Soul Empire, enjoys the emperor's deep trust, is granted great autonomy in decision-making, and has real influence in the empire's military and economic fields.

She herself is a powerful figure with great talent and shrewdness.

Ye Chen's opinion of this seemingly gentle and beautiful princess quietly rose considerably.

"Your Highness is indeed quick-witted and has extraordinary courage."

Ye Chen smiled sincerely. This smile was not just polite; it stemmed from his genuine satisfaction with a huge order and his recognition of the partner's strength. "We can discuss the specific purchase list and delivery details later. Tang Clan will definitely not let the princess suffer any losses."

"Okay, nice to work with."

Upon hearing this, Vina breathed a sigh of relief and reached out her hand to Ye Chen.

“A pleasure to work with~”

Ye Chen also reached out his hand.

With this huge order finalized, Ye Chen found Vina much more agreeable.

This princess has good taste; she doesn't have that annoying aristocratic arrogance. Meanwhile, Vina's affection for Ye Chen is also rapidly increasing.

Before coming, she made thorough preparations, even anticipating that she might need to make additional political promises or resource exchanges to impress the Tang Clan and obtain the crucial "super milk bottle" supply.

Unexpectedly, the process went much more smoothly than anticipated. More importantly, as the conversation deepened, Vina discovered that the young deputy sect leader of the Tang Clan seemed to exude an indescribable attraction.

He has a handsome face and a calm demeanor with a hint of understated sharpness. Even in the midst of negotiations, he appears composed and unhurried.

His words were concise and powerful, his logic clear, and his voice warm yet carried a convincing strength.

Ye Chen and Princess Vina had a detailed conversation and finalized the details before Ye Chen personally saw Princess Vina off.

……

After seeing Princess Vina off, Ye Chen immediately wore a relaxed smile.

Princess Vina's straightforwardness and generosity left a good impression on him and also brought a huge amount of start-up capital to the Tang Sect.

As he was considering how to invest the money in expanding production and developing the Soul Guiding Core Engraving Machine,

A powerful aura rapidly approached.

Soon, three figures made their way through the slightly crowded throng and appeared in the core area of ​​the Tang Sect booth.

The person in the lead was a slightly overweight elderly man.

He wore a well-tailored silver-gray Soul Master's robe, the fabric of which faintly shimmered with the flow of Soul Power, giving it an understated yet luxurious feel.

A pair of uniquely shaped soul-guided glasses perched on his nose, the lenses displaying a deep blue-purple hue, with subtle silver runes flowing along the edges of the frames, exuding a sense of technology far ahead of its time.

The old man had a kind face with a faint smile on his lips, but his eyes were sharp as an eagle's as he silently scanned the Tang Clan's booth, especially the three exhibits in the core display area.

Two steps behind him were a young couple.

The girl had striking long, wine-red hair that danced like burning flames and shone like jewels in the sunlight.

The other party was dressed in a bright and neat Mingdetang uniform, and wore an insignia on their chest that symbolized their identity.

Her lower body consisted of short skirts and pants, revealing her long legs encased in white stockings that reached past her knees.

On that fair, oval face, a pair of large, clear, icy blue eyes were looking around with intense curiosity and excitement. She exuded a youthful and lively aura, as if she had inexhaustible energy.

The boy appeared much more composed, with a tall and straight figure, wearing the same style of silver robe, only in a darker shade.

The other person had smooth black hair and a handsome face, but his complexion was paler than that of ordinary people, revealing a faint sense of femininity, which seemed to be related to the characteristics of his own martial soul.

The boy's eyes were calm yet sharp, and his demeanor carried a composure beyond his years, clearly indicating that he had received excellent upbringing and training.

Although it was Ye Chen's first time meeting these three people, he already knew who they were.

Aside from their extremely conspicuous clothing, their distinctive physical features were also similar to what I remembered.

The slightly plump old man is likely the head of Mingde Hall, a pivotal figure in the soul tool industry of the Sun Moon Empire, and a ninth-level soul master—Jing Hongchen.

The boy with black hair and a pale face was his grandson, Xiao Hongchen, a rising star among the younger generation of Mingdetang.

The vibrant, red-haired girl with blue eyes is none other than Jing Hongchen's beloved granddaughter, Meng Hongchen.

Meng Hongchen's gaze was originally wandering curiously over the soul tools in various parts of the booth, but when her eyes inadvertently swept over the core display area and landed on Ye Chen, who was standing up and looking in their direction, she froze instantly.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment.

Those beautiful, icy blue eyes suddenly widened, and an unbelievable light of surprise burst forth from the depths of their pupils.

(End of this chapter)