MTLNOVEL Chapter 293: Just Doing My Best
"Cough cough~"
Li Xuanxiao declared righteously that he would never deceive women, pulling out a thick stack of documents from his sleeve.
"Just follow the management system written here and proceed accordingly."
Since the deputy cult leader had been killed, the old systems established under him were abolished.
Thus, Di Nü Feng had to manage Tian Sha Hall with new regulations.
But given Di Nü Feng's mental capacity, what good ideas could she possibly come up with?
Di Nü Feng opened the documents Li Xuanxiao left for her.
The four newly appointed guardian vajras would rotate jurisdictions periodically to prevent any one from becoming too powerful.
Additionally, measures should be taken to prevent their collusion - perhaps by stirring conflicts between them.
A council of elders would be established to handle all cult affairs, answering only to the cult leader.
Their role was merely to propose suggestions, with final decisions requiring the leader's approval.
This would enhance the leader's authority.
Meanwhile, an inner court would be created to review all proposals from the elder council.
Only proposals approved by the inner court could pass.
Otherwise, unsuitable proposals would be sent back for reconsideration.
Power division!!
Junior demonic cult members would be allowed to challenge their superiors through position battles.
Monthly challenge tournaments would be held, where winners could replace defeated superiors.
This gave lower-ranking members hope for advancement.
Of course, not all superiors could be challenged - core functions needed stability.
All treasures, secret manuals, and resources obtained during missions must be surrendered.
Members could keep half for themselves.
Cult disciples would earn contribution points.
Rankings would be based on contribution points, which could be exchanged for cultivation resources like manuals and elixirs.
(No dissemination allowed)
Those who spread forbidden techniques would have their cultivation abolished.
Random killings were prohibited - instead, efforts should focus on promoting the cult's positive image.
Let common people feel the warmth of the demonic cult.
Regular doctrine preaching could distribute eggs or spirit stones to attract audiences.
Win hearts through culture.
Only those who completed entire lectures would receive eggs or spirit stones.
Use eggs for commoners, spirit stones or cultivation resources for practitioners.
In short, even demonic cults needed proper systems - transforming fear into productivity, weaving loyalty through benefits.......
Di Nü Feng stared at all this.
(⊙o⊙)…
By now, Li Xuanxiao had already left.
Di Nü Feng was on her way back to Tian Sha Hall.
"So many words!!" Di Nü Feng complained irritably.
"Don't you know I hate reading?!"
As she flew through the air, she flipped through the documents absentmindedly.
Suddenly she discovered comic strips at the back.
These illustrated all the systems Li Xuanxiao had devised for her.
Vivid, figurative, and fun.
(*^▽^*)
Di Nü Feng chuckled.
Li Xuanxiao knew she probably wouldn't understand the text, so he drew these comics instead.
Hugging the documents to her chest,
A peculiar emotion welled up in her heart.
"Li Xuanxiao... he really is the one who treats me best."
".........."
Dealing with Xuan Yin Cult wouldn't be resolved overnight - it required patience.
Meanwhile, in Great Sui,
Jia Sidao was inspecting Shencao Mountain.
Given Shencao Mountain's current state, if Mount Shushan were ever destroyed,
Even if Shushan disciples came here, it would just be changing locations to die.
Li Xuanxiao alone couldn't possibly match Shushan's generational legacy.
Thus, Li Xuanxiao's preparation focused on hiding Shencao Mountain's existence,
Ensuring no one could discover Shushan disciples hiding there.
Preserving Shushan's lineage.
Therefore, his plans always centered on evasion and escape,
Not counterattacks - truthfully, he currently lacked that capability.
Even escaping required his utmost effort.
The Heaven-Deceiving Talisman currently only obscured his own fate from divination.
Concealing the entire Shencao Mountain was far more difficult.
Fortunately, Shencao Mountain housed a sword spirit comparable to Tribulation Transcension cultivation,
Making many tasks easier for Li Xuanxiao.
Li Xuanxiao often wondered if Heaven's Dao also thought his scenario was too difficult,
Thus giving him this reasonable cheat?
The sword spirit had been severely injured battling the old emperor,
And hadn't fully recovered.
Li Xuanxiao decided to risk taking her back to Shushan's Sword Mound,
Letting the mound's sword intent aid her recovery.
"This is my true form. Lift it," the sword spirit said.
Li Xuanxiao took a deep breath and grasped the rust-covered sword hanging from the bridge.
His first impression - it was heavy.
Unreasonably heavy.
Li Xuanxiao staggered.
The sword spirit beside him said, "I've acknowledged you as master. Only you can lift me now."
"Your true form... seems rather old," Li Xuanxiao remarked.
The sword spirit replied, "It's normal for things to deteriorate with age."
Then she blushed slightly.
"You... you're holding my butt right now. Be careful."
Li Xuanxiao: ???
The white-robed sword spirit stood before Li Xuanxiao.
He shouldered the rusted sword.
Carrying it, Li Xuanxiao couldn't even manage sword flight - walking alone was strenuous.
Thus, he could only trudge step by step toward Mount Shushan.
This round trip would take who knew how long.
Leaving Li Xuanxiao somewhat helpless.
With the sword on his back, Li Xuanxiao plodded heavily toward Mount Shushan.
The sword spirit in white trailed behind him.
"Countless swords of Shushan's past masters rest in the Sword Mound, which could enhance your power.
If you could improve the Heaven-Deceiving Talisman then, that would be ideal."
Li Xuanxiao's voice carried the same weight as the sword on his back.
The sword spirit watched Li Xuanxiao's retreating figure, observing his steady footsteps.
"You're strange - unlike any of my previous masters,"
She finally blurted out.
"At first I thought you were just strong-willed, but the more I know you, the more I see your innate caution - survival above all.
So why exhaust yourself doing these unbeneficial things?"
Li Xuanxiao answered, "I'm a Shushan disciple. Protecting Shushan is my duty."
"You could abandon that identity. With your temperament and skills, being non-Shushan would be more convenient. Why persist?"
The sword spirit pressed.
"With me by your side outside Shushan, your safety would be guaranteed.
If your fears prove true and Shushan is targeted, wouldn't you be endangering yourself?
At best, what could you possibly change?
Those capable of threatening Shushan far surpass you in cultivation.
Their methods are beyond your anticipation - like an ant trying to shake a tree?"
Li Xuanxiao fell silent as the wind stirred time's petals.
"I once had a sword that steadied crumbling mountains, tempered in unextinguished warfires, broken amidst chaos, guarding where hearth smoke rises."
The old man's words echoed in his ears.
But from Li Xuanxiao's lips came only:
"I just refuse to resign to fate. I'm simply doing my best."