Thanks to the convenience brought by the Spiritual Pivot Network, Young Miss Meng was aware of the truth about what happened at the border the day before. Naturally, she also knew why Star Luo's attitude was as it was; this was the advantage of information asymmetry.
After a brief thought, Meng Hongchen directly called out.
"Meng Hongchen": @Kong Mingan, speak.
"Kong Mingan": You can make all the decisions.
Meng Hongchen frowned slightly, glanced at the leisurely figure in the back row across the crowd, and her gaze lingered on the concealed red mark on that guy's neck. Tsk... she really wanted to bite this guy to death. Meng Hongchen took a deep breath, her mind moved, and she typed again.
"Meng Hongchen": You decide this time, don't try to be lazy.
"Kong Mingan": ----
He really just came to watch the show, alright?
Kong Mingan silently sighed, and reluctantly sent a message, "Kong Mingan": If they want it, just give it to them. Sell them the spirit tool equipment that the army has eliminated and is ready to be melted down and remade. "Kong Mingan": Hundred Forging level Materials can also be sold. Anyway, they are mass-produced items. Let them exchange them for more Advanced rare metals. It can totally be used to clear out accumulated inventory. Just treat it as a business.
"Meng Hongchen": See? You can arrange it.
"Meng Hongchen": @Elder Ma, discuss according to his framework, we can talk about the details later.
"Elder Ma": Yes, Young Master Kong, Young Miss Meng.
No matter what the other party thought, they would never have guessed that the real decision-makers on their side were these two incredibly young boy and girl... Elder Ma sighed inwardly, then cleared his throat, breaking the silence, and began to discuss the specific direction of cooperation,
the types of Materials, and methods of transaction with the Star Luo side. During the process, Meng Hongchen occasionally interjected to correct or supplement some details.
Xu Jiujiu listened to the cooperation plan proposed by the Sun Moon side and felt somewhat relieved. Although the other party's attitude was still not enthusiastic, they were willing to talk and substantial content was put forward. This had already achieved her most basic goal for this trip, and she could at least report back.
Perking up, Xu Jiujiu also spoke. The procurement of various products and the exchange of resources could not be determined with a simple sentence, and there were also conflicts of interest. Even with sincerity, it did not mean they were patsies; careful negotiation was required.
Time passed, and the discussion that had started in the morning finally concluded in an atmosphere that was not enthusiastic but relatively smooth. A preliminary intention for cooperation was established, and both parties agreed to conduct detailed negotiations on specific terms later.
Watching the Sun Moon group leave, Xu Jiujiu breathed a sigh of relief, but a trace of doubt still lingered between her brows. The old man beside her took a slight step forward and asked with concern, "Your Highness, didn't things progress quite smoothly? Why do you still seem preoccupied?"
Xu Jiujiu turned to look at the old man, Manyi, a Titled Douluo with the title Nebula. She had protected her since childhood, serving as a guard, a mentor, and even a family member.
"Grandma Manyi, I just find it strange that the people from the Sun Moon Empire are too calm, even oddly calm. And don't you think that although they seem numerous, the one truly leading the negotiation rhythm seems to be only that Elder Ma? The others don't say a word, just quietly watching. And that Elder Ma occasionally pauses while speaking, as if receiving some instructions."
Manyi's expression sharpened, "Your Highness suspects that there are powerful individuals secretly observing and guiding them?"
"Mm." Xu Jiujiu nodded.
Manyi was instinctively vigilant. Although she was only Level 91, she was certain that ordinary Titled Douluo could not escape her perception. Since they could escape it, it was highly likely to be a Super Douluo expert.
An unknown Super Douluo expert in Star Luo City, and they knew nothing about the other party—the threat this represented was too great.
Xu Jiujiu sighed. In fact, she still had some doubts. For example, among the people who came from the Sun Moon Empire this time, there were also two young women. She recognized who these two were: one was the Sun Moon's innocent princess, and the other was Meng Hongchen, the granddaughter of the Illustrious Virtue Hall Master. As for the young man, he was the young master of the Kong Family, who had participated in the previous Spirit Master Tournament. Although his appearance had changed, it wasn't difficult to recognize him, as he was handsome. But where did he come from? She was very sure that he was not on the Sun Moon Team's list of participants or accompanying personnel for this tournament, yet he appeared here... Xu Jiujiu had many doubts, but after a slight pause, she shook her head and instructed, "Organize today's meeting situation and report it to my Imperial Brother. And... include those young women and the young man."
"Yes, Princess Your Highness."
Regarding whether cooperating with Star Luo to sell eliminated equipment counts as indirectly aiding the enemy, there's actually no need to worry.
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Ostensibly, Star Luo's military power would increase, but in reality, for the current Sun Moon Empire, the threat would change from a baby holding a leaf to a baby holding a branch. Furthermore, the current Sun Moon Empire has no intention of starting a war at all.
As is well known, the two major factors limiting technological development are generally energy and basic Materials. Currently, the former is resolved by the Divine Kingdom of Order, through the wireless spirit power supply achieved by the Spiritual Pivot Network covering the entire Sun Moon Empire, which can currently provide 'divine soul power' supply comparable to the divine force quality of a third-level deity. Even if current spirit tool technology enters the Divine Kingdom of Order, it is more than sufficient.
As for the latter, the Materials problem, it has been temporarily resolved by Xiao Hongchen. The tree of billions of silver radiance has branched out a single bough to provide Xiao Hongchen with forging model deductions. The massive computational power has led to mature Advanced metal forging methods. Currently, Hundred Forging and Thousand Forging metals can achieve fully automatic mass production. The fully automatic mass production method for Spirit Forging is still being deduced within the tree of billions of silver radiance, but its progress has already exceeded 80%. Barring any accidents, Spirit Forging metal will also achieve fully automatic mass production within a year. Thus, the basic Materials problem is resolved.
Under the blessing of multiple conditions, the Sun Moon Empire's spirit tool technology is currently in an explosive iterative period. Therefore, the current core objective is to maintain surface stability on the Douluo Continent, to secure stable development time for the Sun Moon Empire. After all, if they can perform a dimension-reducing strike with a star destroyer, there's no need to engage in close combat. Perhaps by then, the unification problem can be resolved with zero casualties.
After giving a few instructions to Elder Ma and the other Team Leader Teachers, Young Miss Meng turned to question a certain guy about the red mark on his neck. However, as soon as she turned back, she saw a figure rushing over impetuously, grabbing Kong Mingan's arm. "I finally found you, Mingan!" Xiao Hongchen's face was filled with excitement. "Yesterday was delayed by official business, let's go, let's go, today I absolutely have to show you my world-shaking achievement!"
With that, Xiao Hongchen pulled Kong Mingan away without explanation.
Xu Tianzhen, who was right beside them, blinked, then turned to look at Meng Hongchen next to her, her eyes slightly questioning. Meng Hongchen covered her forehead with one hand, feeling inexplicably headache-ridden. Big Brother, I don't stop you from being single, but why do you stop your little sister from finding happiness!
(End of Chapter)
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