King Liang's Residence.
It had been converted from the old prefectural yamen; in truth, it had merely been patched up a little and given a new plaque.
Inside the main hall.
"Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Watching the crowd below bow in salute, Xiao Liang's heart inexplicably grew hot. He glanced at his aunt beside him, saw her secretly shake her head, and said in a clear voice, "Rise. No need for formalities!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Fan Jin stood among the crowd as well. There were barely any civil or military officials, while several yamen runners openly occupied places in the hall. At the very front stood two Daoists, who had not even bowed. He could not help feeling speechless. "The ruler is young while the ministers are powerful—there will surely be many doubts... No wonder so few have come to pledge allegiance."
At that moment, Xiao Liang spoke again. "I hereby appoint Void Spirit Master as Academic Director of the Grand Academy! Chancellor!"
After a pause, he continued, "From this day onward, I alone shall conduct the sacrifices, while the Chancellor shall govern affairs!"
Poison Dragon was startled. The post of Academic Director had been mentioned before, but Chancellor? That had truly never been discussed.
Besides, the child was ignorant. Such a post of real power might damage one's Dao foundation—Void Spirit Master might not necessarily be willing to accept it.
Though... the more he studied the Supreme Way Sect arts, the more confused he became. Perhaps Dao power and dragon qi did not conflict after all?
If no one taught him this, that is even more alarming... At such a tender age, he already possesses such insight. Truly worthy of being dragon-and-serpent stock!
Aaron secretly sighed in admiration.
If the boy had started shouting something like, "I am not