After listening, Chen Zixiu nodded approvingly, satisfaction showing in his deep eyes. "Very good. Your ideas are quite comprehensive. It seems you've been thinking this plan through for a long time."
Chen Xiaojun replied with a hint of modesty, "Actually, not that long. Only the past ten days or so."
"My specific measures merely bring forward the implementation of some existing plans."
Ling Yunxiao picked up the thread with a sigh of admiration. "Indeed. The specialized academies you previously planned to establish have all become tremendously useful."
"The Finance Academy and Medicine Academy are crucial to operating and managing the Medicinal Herbs Market, while the Architecture Academy can help us efficiently build all kinds of markets and roads."
"I just never expected even the Culinary Academy to play a pivotal role at this juncture."
In this world, chefs enjoyed considerable standing. The Gourmet Hall was, after all, one of the Ten Neutral Organizations.
With the booming soul beast economy, processing many soul beasts required a chef's exquisite skills. Their work directly supported the nutritional needs of soul masters in cultivation.
According to Chen Xiaojun's plans, the Brocade Guard would expand dramatically, potentially reaching tens of thousands of members. This meant demand for chefs would also soar.
Ordinary logistical service staff might be able to handle basic frying, stir-frying, and boiling, but preparing dishes with soul beast meat and spirit fruits and vegetables was beyond their capabilities.
A keen light flashed in Chen Xiaojun's eyes as he said gravely, "Speaking of specialized academies, we still need to establish several more, even if only to meet the Brocade Guard's needs."
Chen Hua immediately grew interested. "Oh? Tell us more."
Chen Xiaojun explained steadily, "For example, a Forging Academy. The Brocade Guard needs vast quantities of armor and equipment, and annual losses alone