Is It Reasonable for Me to Start a Sect at 12?

After spending nearly an hour planting the seeds, Lin Xiao began to contemplate the tasks ahead. The first priority was the construction of the sect's main hall, something he couldn't afford to forget, especially with the piles of excavated soil stored in his private stash.

The second priority was to earn spirit stones. His current supply was running low and needed replenishment.

Third, he needed to focus on earning money. Last night's events had led Lin Xiao to consider many things before falling asleep. With the development of the sect, it would be impossible to limit recruitment to just Shuili Village. If the sect eventually attracted people from other places, food and shelter would become major concerns. After all, unlike a small demonic chicken that could be satisfied with a straw hut, people would need proper accommodations.

Realizing that he might soon have to provide for a growing number of people, Lin Xiao felt the weight of responsibility on his shoulders. He also needed to start planning for the division of tasks within the sect, such as the cultivation of spirit herbs.

Opening the sect member panel, Lin Xiao recalled that he had forgotten to check the aptitudes of Tietou and the others when they first joined. Oh, and he hadn't checked their little chicken friend, Luan's, aptitude either. With that in mind, he began reviewing their details.

[Name: Hu Liang]

[Gender: Male]

[Bone Age: 12 years]

[Aptitude: Nothing Remarkable]

[Cultivation: Mortal]

[Sect Status: Outer Disciple (modifiable)]

[Sect Role: None (modifiable)]

"Well, Tietou really is all brawn and no brain," Lin Xiao thought, nodding at the very apt description of his friend's aptitude.

[Name: Qin Jianghe]

[Gender: Male]

[Bone Age: 13 years]

[Aptitude: Rather Ordinary]

[Cultivation: Mortal]

[Sect Status: Outer Disciple (modifiable)]

[Sect Role: None (modifiable)]

"Jianghe is just average? That's surprising," Lin Xiao mused, rubbing his forehead. He had always thought of Jianghe as smooth and capable in daily life, but it seemed that aptitude for cultivation didn't necessarily align with how someone acted in day-to-day situations.

Next, he checked Liu Yunan's profile.

[Name: Liu Yunan]

[Gender: Male]

[Bone Age: 12 years]

[Aptitude: Exceptional (originally average, upgraded)]

[Cultivation: Qi Refining Stage One]

[Sect Status: Outer Disciple (modifiable)]

[Sect Role: None (modifiable)]

"What?!" Lin Xiao was pleasantly surprised.

[Aptitude: Exceptional (originally average, upgraded)]

It turned out that aptitude could be improved. Lin Xiao couldn't help but wonder if his own aptitude still had room for enhancement.

Finally, he checked on their little chicken friend, Luan.

[Name: Luan]

[Gender: Female]

[Bone Age: 2 years]

[Aptitude: One in a Billion Luan Bird Bloodline, Warrior Among Chickens]

[Cultivation: Spiritual Awakening Stage One]

[Sect Status: Outer Disciple (modifiable)]

[Sect Role: None (modifiable)]

Lin Xiao was surprised again. This little chicken actually had traces of Luan bird bloodline, albeit only one in a billion. Even though he didn't fully understand how special a Luan bird's bloodline was, the fact that it was highlighted by the system suggested it was quite significant.

After reviewing everyone's profiles, Lin Xiao pondered for a moment before deciding to modify their sect statuses and roles.

First, he promoted all of them to personal disciples—after all, there were no limits on the number of personal disciples, right?

Next, he assigned sect roles. He appointed Sun Yigao as the Teaching Elder, given his academic background. He then created a role called Financial Elder and assigned it to Qin Jianghe, having full confidence in Jianghe's financial skills—his knack for money matters was notorious. Despite being somewhat greedy, Qin Jianghe had a reliable character.

Next, Lin Xiao assigned the role of Construction Elder to Hu Liang. From now on, tasks like organizing labor for digging and construction would be Hu Liang's responsibility.

As for the role of Agricultural Elder, Lin Xiao gave it to his brother, Lin Yun. Among them, his brother was undoubtedly the best at farming.

For the remaining members, Lin Xiao didn't assign any specific roles for the time being. He decided to wait and see where their talents might be needed in the future.

Suddenly, the system notification sounded again.

[Ding! Congratulations, sect roles have increased to five, triggering the task [Distribute Wages]—A stable institution requires stable incentives. Please distribute wages to the sect members promptly.]

"Distribute wages?"

Lin Xiao suddenly realized he now had the responsibility of not just developing the sect but also ensuring that members received wages.

But what should he use for wages? Spirit stones? He didn't even have enough for himself and the sect's construction needs. How could he afford to give them as wages? Copper coins were easier to come by, but they lacked the prestige suitable for cultivators.

As he pondered, Lin Xiao's gaze fell on the Item Synthesizer he had unlocked earlier. Since unlocking it, he hadn't had the chance to explore its functions in depth.

Maybe the Item Synthesizer could help? After all, the system had always provided tools that aligned with his needs and ideas.

With that in mind, Lin Xiao opened the Item Synthesizer interface.