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As dusk approached that day, Su Xiao rubbed his throbbing temples and closed the thick ledger in front of him, which recorded the sect's various income and expenditure, task allocation, and contribution records.

The candlelight flickered, illuminating her slightly tired yet exceptionally bright eyes.

The densely packed numbers and brief notes in the ledgers intertwined in her mind, creating a series of images:

In order to earn more contribution points, Shi Tie took on several arduous tasks of patrolling and repairing the mountain, and was so tired that he fell asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow.

Sun Xiaolan meticulously tended the medicinal herb garden, achieving remarkable results, but her earnings were limited due to the "ordinary" nature of her task.

Zhang Daniu completed a rather risky reconnaissance mission the day before yesterday, but the reward was almost the same as that of a routine patrol. He muttered a few complaints in private...

Not to mention those trivial but essential daily chores, which often need to be assigned to complete due to their low contribution points.

"This can't go on any longer," Su Xiao muttered to herself, her brows furrowing slightly. "The sect leader's original intention in proposing contribution points was to encourage everyone and ensure fair benefits."

"Nowadays, the rules are unclear and rewards and punishments are ambiguous. If this continues, I fear it will discourage the disciples and dampen their ambition."

She picked up her pen and solemnly wrote the words "Draft Rules for the Qingyun Sect Contribution System" on a newly laid-out sheet of Xuan paper.

This time, she not only wants to solve the immediate problems, but also to establish a clear, fair, and sustainable set of rules for the long-term development of the sect.

The following morning, the sect held a meeting. Shen Mo sat in the highest position, with core disciples such as Han Lin, Shi Tie, Zhao Qingyan, and Li Xiaocao gathered together.

When it was Su Xiao's turn to speak, she held the draft document with the ink still wet and said in a clear and steady voice, "Sect Leader, Elder Han, fellow disciples."

"In handling routine affairs recently, Xiao'er has come to realize that the method of recording and distributing sect contributions still has many areas for improvement. Contribution points are the foundation of motivation, and if the rules are unclear, morale will easily stagnate. Therefore, I have taken the liberty of drafting these detailed rules for your review."

She explained the core contents of the draft one by one:

"First, establish ranks and clarify rewards and punishments. I propose to subdivide sect affairs and tasks into four levels: 'A, B, C, and D', based on difficulty, time consumption, risk, and importance."

"Class D involves routine chores such as sweeping and patrolling, each taking 1-2 points; Class C requires certain skills or is time-consuming, such as tending the herb garden or copying classic texts, each taking 3-5 points."

"Category B involves core skills or slightly risky tasks, such as assisting in alchemy, setting up formations, or procuring essential supplies, 10-20 points per instance."

"Grade A is awarded to those who have made significant contributions to the sect, such as exploring dangerous areas, repelling enemies, or obtaining crucial inheritances for the sect. Contribution points start at 50 and have no upper limit!"

"Secondly, establish ledgers that are open and transparent. It is recommended to create a 'Contribution Ledger' and a 'Task List' and post them regularly next to the pulpit."

"When a disciple completes a task, after verification, the duty officer or relevant person in charge will record and affix their seal. The records will be compiled at the end of the month to ensure that everyone can check them and to eliminate any ambiguity."

"Thirdly, increase the exchange rate to stimulate motivation. In addition to the existing pills, talismans, and priority access, it is suggested that the cultivation technique reading permissions in the Scripture Pavilion be divided into time limits and floors, and that the sect's weapon crafting workshop should also have the qualification to customize magic weapons (which requires a large number of contribution points and self-provided materials), and even..."

"If specialized instruction courses in alchemy, talisman making, etc., can be offered in the future, the eligibility to attend these courses will be included in the redemption program! Those who make outstanding contributions will also have this qualification used as an important reference for promotion to inner sect and appointment to specific positions during the year-end evaluation!"

Fourth, accept suggestions and gather wisdom from all sides. Disciples are encouraged to offer helpful suggestions on sect affairs. Once adopted, they will be rewarded with a one-time contribution point based on their value.

"Rewards can be given for improving a specific array node, proposing a new method for crop rotation in the herb garden, or even optimizing a task's workflow!"

Su Xiao explained each point clearly and thoroughly, demonstrating a logical and well-thought-out approach.

She not only proposed a framework, but also illustrated it with specific examples, such as "assisting Senior Sister Xiaocao in successfully cultivating a rare spiritual seedling can be rated as Grade C; independently repairing a damaged warning array can be rated as Grade B," making the originally abstract concepts concrete and tangible.

The council chamber was quiet as everyone digested the massive amount of information.

Shi Tie was the first to react, slapping his thigh and booming in agreement, "Great! This is great! It should have been done a long time ago! What you do, you get paid a fixed amount, clearly marked prices, fair! It saves me from having to worry about whether I'll have enough for a bottle of pills after a hard day's work!"

"From now on, I'll only take on quests of level B or higher! Once I've earned enough points, I'm going to exchange them for the complete 'Flowing Cloud Dao Body' to take a look at, hehe!"

His face was full of excitement, as if he could already see advanced cultivation techniques beckoning to him.

Han Lin stroked his beard and pondered for a moment, then his eyes flashed with a sharp light as he offered his opinion: "Nephew Su's suggestion is profoundly insightful and captures the essence of management."

"Classifying people into different levels ensures that everyone can make the best use of their talents and resources; making accounts public prevents corruption and unites people's hearts; and enriching the exchange system gives everyone hope and a sense of purpose."

"Only in this way can the sect function smoothly and thrive. I believe this is excellent!"

Zhao Qingyan nodded in agreement: "In this way, tasks that require meticulousness and patience, such as maintaining the formation and copying the formation diagram, will also be recognized, and there will definitely be more junior brothers and sisters willing to take on the task."

She was in charge of the formation and knew its intricacies well.

Li Xiaocao weakly added, "We could also set up a 'Medicine Garden Diligence Award,' giving an extra few points each month to the disciple who takes the most care of the medicine garden..."

Her voice was soft, but it was accurate.

Shen Mo sat upright, looking at the crowd below who were discussing animatedly. His gaze finally fell on Su Xiao, and his eyes were full of approval.

He initially proposed the idea of ​​contribution points, but Su Xiao was able to refine and perfect it, turning it into an executable system. This woman's meticulousness and thoroughness in planning already demonstrate the qualities of a manager.

"Junior Sister Xiao," Shen Mo said, his voice filled with satisfaction, "these detailed rules are well thought out and very much to my liking. I will proceed with them as you have proposed, after a little deliberation. You will be fully responsible for advancing this matter."

"Yes! Senior Brother Sect Leader!" Su Xiao solemnly replied, feeling a great weight lifted from his heart, and filled with renewed vigor.

The promulgation of the detailed rules immediately caused a huge reaction among the disciples. The bulletin board was crowded with people, all carefully reading the task levels and contribution point standards, and discussing them animatedly.

"Hey! 'Ironbone Grass' gathering quest, Grade C, 5 points! 2 more points than before!"

"Look! Assisting Elder Han in testing the new formation, Grade B, 15 points! It just requires a strong spiritual sense..."

"Tsk tsk, the unnamed cave in the back mountain has been explored. Grade A, 50 points! However, it's noted that it might be dangerous, so teamwork is recommended..."

"I think this 'offering suggestions for improvement' feature is great. If I come up with a good idea, can I earn some points too?"

The new system brought about a completely new atmosphere. Disciples no longer blindly accept tasks, but choose them based on their own strengths and needs.

Shi Tie indeed only accepted missions of rank B or higher, and even began to think about which missions had high contribution points and were suitable for him.

Some of the more thoughtful disciples became interested in tasks such as tending the medicinal herb garden and organizing classical texts.

Even routine, low-level tasks have become highly sought after because they are now worth points and are linked to end-of-month evaluations, and no longer need to be assigned.

However, the new system soon faced its first real test.