The ministers' discussions and proposals continued for a long time. Only when Xu Jiawei and Elder Song both smiled and nodded in satisfaction did they finally draw to a close.
"Thank you, my ministers, for pooling your wisdom. Azure Eagle Douluo, I will continue discussing this matter in depth with them."
Xu Jiawei looked toward Elder Song, preparing to conclude the day's discussion.
Elder Song bowed. "Then you have my thanks, Your Majesty."
She had no intention of staying in the Star Luo Empire for long, as she still had to visit Tianhun next. She therefore declined Xu Jiawei's hospitality, bade him farewell, and headed north toward the Heaven Dou Empire.
The visit to the Star Luo Empire had gone very smoothly, secretly delighting Elder Song. Shrek Academy's many years of cultivation would always bear fruit eventually.
So many Shrek graduates served in the Star Luo Empire Court, and even Emperor Xu Jiawei had ties to Shrek. They had become a tremendous source of support for Shrek's reforms, and she believed they would send Shrek quite a few talented students.
With enough fresh blood flowing in, the Soul Tool Department's development would be assured.
Yet the upcoming trip to Tianhun filled Elder Song with worry, leaving her with little confidence.
Naturally, many outstanding Shrek graduates also held posts in the Tianhun Court. However, the Heaven Dou Empire's Guardian Sect was the Body Sect. Getting them to cooperate with Shrek's efforts would likely require surrendering considerable benefits.
Moreover, apart from the Royal Family, Elder Song's other target on this visit to Tianhun was the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. She was not merely going to recruit students, but also to discuss cooperation with the Illustrious Virtue Hall in greater depth.
After Elder Song left, late that night, only Xu Jiujiu and