Douluo Jueshi: Who let him join Shrek!

Chapter 881 Imperial Banquet
"Your Majesty, that girl with sea-blue hair is a 100,000-year-old soul beast!"

Upon hearing these words from the Guardian Douluo beside him, the Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire's hand holding the wine cup trembled slightly, his pupils contracted slightly, and he almost ordered everyone to attack him on the spot.

The martial soul of the Guardian Douluo beside him was extremely sensitive to sensing auras. If he said that the girl with sea-blue hair was a 100,000-year-old soul beast, then he must be right!

But this girl was brought by Zhang Lexuan, the goddess of wealth!
According to the intelligence currently held by the Heavenly Soul Empire, Zhang Lexuan's strength is already at the level of a Super Douluo.

Under these circumstances, it was impossible for Zhang Lexuan not to realize that the person next to her was a 100,000-year-old soul beast.

But she still kept this 100,000-year-old soul beast by her side.
"Don't make a fuss."

The emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire gave the Guardian Douluo beside him a look, signaling him not to make a fuss.

To be honest, he was a little flustered when a 100,000-year-old soul beast entered the palace.

However, as the emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire, although he may not be considered the greatest wise ruler of all time, he is still quite intelligent.

Since Zhang Lexuan brought this 100,000-year-old soul beast with her, it means that this 100,000-year-old soul beast should not launch an attack.

However, even though reason told him that this 100,000-year-old soul beast was unlikely to attack, he still subconsciously moved a little closer to the location of the Guardian Douluo next to him to increase his sense of security.

"President Zhang, I have long admired your name. It is truly an honor to meet you in my palace today."

The Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire raised his cup to Zhang Lexuan from afar and spoke.

Zhang Lexuan didn't actually want to talk to the Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire. Originally, she just wanted to talk to Vina, say hello, and discuss cooperation. But now she was stopped here by the Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire and a huge group of people.

However, since the other party was the emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire, Zhang Lexuan still raised her wine glass out of politeness.

"They're all just empty titles, not worth mentioning."

Before the words were even out of his mouth, the Crown Prince, sitting beside the Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire, said, "President Zhang is too modest. In just ten years since founding the Ming Le Chamber of Commerce, President Zhang has integrated numerous small and medium-sized chambers of commerce, with branches all over the continent. She is now a well-known female tycoon on the continent. Such a heroine is truly admirable!"

When the Crown Prince said this, the other princes and princesses all focused their attention on Zhang Lexuan, clearly they were all very familiar with her.

Of course, except for that third prince.

The third prince did not appear here.

In fact, after the Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire learned about the conflict between the Third Prince and Zhang Lexuan, he immediately put the Third Prince into confinement without saying a word.

He was aware of the Third Prince's reputation for being a spoiled brat, but he only ever gave him a verbal reprimand, because the Third Prince never caused him any major trouble.

But now, the Third Prince has provoked Zhang Lexuan!
If it weren't for Zhang Lexuan's consideration for Vina and her decision not to escalate the situation, he would have been tempted to personally chop up the Third Prince right now.

It's important to understand that Zhang Lexuan represents more than just the Mingle Chamber of Commerce!
Shrek Academy's soul tool business—if the Third Prince were to affect these things, he wouldn't be spared even if he died ten times over!
"Sigh! How can this be just empty praise? Everyone has witnessed Chairman Zhang's abilities; excellence is excellence!"

The Crown Prince smiled and said, "A woman as outstanding as Chairman Zhang is a rare find on the mainland, perhaps only once every thousand years."

He spared no praise, actively trying to leave a good impression on Zhang Lexuan, so that he could later win over the cooperation with Shrek Academy and Mingle Chamber of Commerce from his sister, Princess Vina.

After all, he is the crown prince!
How can such an important matter be presided over by a princess? Of course, it is the best arrangement for the crown prince to preside over it!

Of course, outright robbery is not an option.

After all, Vina was still the fiancée of Long Aotian, the young sect leader of the Body Sect. If he went too far, it would be detrimental to his efforts to unite the Body Sect. By the end of the banquet, the atmosphere was clearly very awkward.

Most of the time, the Crown Prince was the one fawning over Zhang Lexuan, showering her with praise and compliments, which made even the simple-minded Liya frown.

"Sister Lexuan, this person is so annoying!"

Zhang Lexuan smiled and said, "It is a bit annoying. We'll find an excuse to leave later."

She couldn't stand it anymore. The prince's fawning attitude couldn't be more obvious. Even when she tried to speak to Vina, the prince kept interrupting.

This is very annoying!

Apart from the crown prince, the other princes and princesses basically didn't say much, just watched or used the opportunity to highlight how outstanding the crown prince was.

Even the emperor would praise the crown prince from time to time, and said that he wanted the crown prince to spend more time with her.

Their intentions are already out in the open.

Not only Zhang Lexuan, but Vina also noticed it, so her expression wasn't very good throughout the entire banquet.

Soon, Zhang Lexuan found an excuse and led the women away from the palace.

After the banquet, the Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire summoned the Crown Prince to his side.

"Father, I've been trying to find a chance to talk to her, but she won't give me one!"

The crown prince's voice clearly carried a hint of anger.

As the crown prince of the Heavenly Soul Empire, apart from his father, everyone else he spoke to treated him with utmost respect.
He genuinely intended to put in the effort to develop Zhang Lexuan's storyline, but Zhang Lexuan's attitude just now was too perfunctory!
This clearly shows she doesn't want to be associated with him!
"You're angry already? What did your father tell you? Never show your emotions!"

The Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire remained expressionless and said in a deep voice, "It's normal that Zhang Lexuan doesn't want to associate with you. You are the Crown Prince, and she represents Shrek Academy and Mingle Chamber of Commerce. If she really gets too close to you, the Crown Prince of the Heavenly Soul Empire, how will the other empires do business?"

As he spoke, the Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire rose from his throne: "Her Ming Le Chamber of Commerce is clearly aiming to follow the same path as Shrek Academy, maintaining neutrality."

After all, he was the emperor, so his judgment was quite accurate.

"Maintain neutrality. Then we must also support the Mingle Merchant Guild within the Empire."

The Crown Prince frowned.

If the Ming Le Chamber of Commerce remains neutral like Shrek Academy, then its role in their Heavenly Soul Empire will be rather limited.

Upon hearing the Crown Prince's words, the Emperor of the Heavenly Soul Empire sighed helplessly.

"What, you still want to hinder the Mingle Chamber of Commerce's development within the empire?"

"Father, I..."

"Go back and think it over carefully! What should your attitude be towards the Ming Le Chamber of Commerce and Shrek Academy from now on? Come see me again when you've thought it through!"

(End of this chapter)