Zhou Xu had plenty to say about changing the Elf race's laid-back nature.
"The reason they're so laid-back is that they don't need anything right now, nor do they have anything they want. Or rather, they don't have any clear goals."
To put it more seriously, this was actually a fairly severe problem, because it indirectly reflected the fact that the entire race had lost its drive to improve. Every elf now only wanted to lie flat and do nothing.
If this problem couldn't be improved, then as time went on, the situation would inevitably grow worse and worse. By then, the development of the race would deteriorate along with it.
"Simply put, Leite, you possess this level of strength now because you wanted to become stronger and worked hard at cultivation. That's how you reached your current level."
Leite was the Elf King's real name. In the time it took to hold a tea party, their relationship had already advanced to the point where they addressed each other by name.
At that moment, upon hearing this, Leite subconsciously nodded.
On the path of cultivation, talent alone was useless. One still had to work hard. Without effort, one would merely be squandering one's own talent, and achieving anything would remain difficult in the end.
Leite wasn't a fool. A simple example related to himself quickly made him understand.
The key was to make his people want to do something or obtain something of their own accord.
Seeing this, Zhou Xu continued...
"Look, many elves now want to obtain goods from Great Zhou. Some want warm bedding for the winter, while others want exquisite tea sets, porcelain, or tea leaves. You can start with that."
"Didn't we discuss a trade agreement before? You can use our Great Zhou currency to assign