"Your Majesty."
At that moment, Li Xiao Chou proposed to Xue Zhonggao, "Training the Ocaser army, as well as researching the Mourning Rage Virus, will all require vast amounts of funding and Spirit Master research data."
"With the foundations of our Dou Ling Empire, funding will not be a problem. However, we may be lacking in Spirit Master data. If we had an ally, our research would become much easier."
"An ally?"
Upon hearing this, Xue Zhonggao considered it for a moment before asking, "Since you raised this matter, Prime Minister, I presume you already have someone in mind?"
"Yes, Your Majesty. I believe the Spirit Pagoda would make an excellent ally."
"The Spirit Pagoda?"
Xue Zhonggao frowned instinctively. "But hasn't word spread that they are colluding with Evil Soul Masters? Would cooperating with them cause any problems?"
Li Xiao Chou narrowed his vulture-like eyes and revealed a sinister smile.
"It is precisely because rumors have spread that they are colluding with Evil Soul Masters that we should make our stance clear. We must put the Spirit Pagoda at ease. After all, once we turn ordinary people into Spirit Masters, we will need a vast number of Soul Spirits."
"And the Spirit Pagoda has always kept a tight hold on Soul Spirits. Once we cooperate with them, our grand plan to create Ocasers will naturally become far easier."
"As for communication with the Spirit Pagoda, Your Majesty need not worry. I will have Aponia speak with them. I guarantee there will be no mistakes."
Xue Zhonggao nodded. "Since the Prime Minister says so, I am relieved to leave this matter to you."
"Rest assured, Your Majesty."
Li Xiao Chou bowed slightly again. His expression remained respectful, yet a trace of imperceptible smugness and contempt flashed deep within his eyes. Then,