Infinite Awakening: My Exp Doubles Everyday novel Chapter 101

Chapter 101: Refining Bloodlines

Li Yao sat on the Sect Master’s seat, surrounded by countless memorandums spread across the large desk before her. Her eyes skimmed over the documents for a few seconds before frustration overwhelmed her. With a sudden burst of irritation, she slammed her fist against the table, causing several papers to leap into the air before fluttering back down haphazardly.

"Why is this so difficult?" she thought bitterly. When she had accepted the position, she’d imagined herself leading armies and standing at the frontlines when battle came, not drowning in administrative paperwork. She’d much rather be watching her senior brother practicing his techniques right now. Why should she care about budgets and resource allocations?

The Empress could only sigh as she observed Li Yao.

[Let me see that], she finally spoke as she materialized next to her.

Li Yao spread out the documents for the Empress to examine.

[First, you need to allocate a budget for repairing the damaged buildings. The sect still needs to function after all], the Empress instructed, her voice taking on a lecturing tone. [Next, reinforce the sect boundaries. Although the battle is over, the sect has grown considerably weaker, and nearby sects might get ambitious ideas.]

The Empress continued with her guidance, [You also need to select a new Elder of the Scripture Pavilion as well as appoint a new Grand Elder. Though keeping the Grand Elder position vacant for now is acceptable. Such a role is traditionally filled by seniority, and the only suitable candidate would be your master—but he likely won’t accept it, so leave it vacant for the time being.]

She gestured toward another document. [You should also summon a sect-wide meeting to formally announce your new position as Sect Leader. You can also use this opportunity to identify and remove Elder Mei’s remaining subordinates, which will help establish your authority.]

Li Yao listened with growing amazement, her earlier frustration dissolving into admiration. "You’re really good at this," she remarked sincerely.

[How do you think I became the Human Empress?] came the slightly smug reply.

"I thought you just beat everyone up," Li Yao answered, causing the Empress to facepalm.

"Is that not true?" Li Yao pressed, genuinely perplexed.

This girl is truly beyond saving, the Empress thought privately.

[While power is certainly necessary to rule an entire race, you also need to convince the masses to follow you willingly. If you rely solely on raw strength, they might not truly listen to your commands], the Empress explained patiently.

"Can’t you just beat up those who don’t listen?" Li Yao asked, her brows furrowed in honest confusion.

[You—] the Empress began before sighing deeply and abandoning the attempt. [Nevermind], she concluded, retreating back into the depths of Li Yao’s spiritual sea.

Li Yao sat alone, wondering what had frustrated the Empress so greatly. Her contemplation was interrupted as the door to the chamber slid open.

"Sect Master, I heard a commotion. Did something happen?" Elder Huang asked as she entered the room with a respectful bow.

Elder Huang thought to herself that while she had been assigned to guide Li Yao due to their prior relationship, addressing her former junior as "Sect Master" still felt peculiar.

Nevertheless, she had witnessed Li Yao’s overwhelming power firsthand during the battle. In the cultivation world, superior strength commanded respect—the one with the stronger fist was always the elder, regardless of age or experience.

"Martial Aunt, don’t be so formal," Li Yao said, waving her hand dismissively.

"Sect Master, if we don’t maintain proper protocol, how can you convince others of your authority?" Elder Huang countered firmly.

"There’s no one here to convince, so you can just act normal," Li Yao insisted.

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