86 Negotiations!

To the dragonkind, the Dragon Soul Stone were not mere artifacts but conduits of legacy and power, offering the wisdom of the ancients and the potential to transcend their natural limitations.

For a young dragon like Weima, the stones represented a chance to leapfrog the generational gaps in power and wisdom. For the venerable dragons, teetering on the brink of their twilight years, a Dragon Soul Stone might offer the key to breaking their species' life expectancy, achieving a breakthrough into the realm of myth, where dragons tread the boundary between the physical plane and the divine.

This intrinsic value made the stones not just treasures but beacons of hope and ambition for any dragon, stirring desires from the depths of their ancient, greedy hearts.

Ignoring Weima's attempt at leveraging her appearance, Bruce remained focused on the terms of their agreement.