Holy Dragon Sect? Let Them Fill the Vacant Seat Among the Upper Three Sects!

Time passed like a fleeting white colt, and Qian Xunji finally managed to set up his Cabinet.

The Cabinet currently had only five members: Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, along with three cardinals responsible for helping him handle Spirit Hall's daily administrative affairs.

Naturally, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo led the five members of the Cabinet. What Qian Xunji could not understand was that when he asked Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo to help him handle government affairs,

they actually turned around and thanked him? They said they were undeserving of such an honor.

Well, so be it if he did not understand. In any case, Qian Xunji had basically freed himself. Every day, he only came to the Papal Palace to see how they had handled things, offer suggestions, and then stamp the documents.

He stamped what he found acceptable and sent back what he found unacceptable for revision, reducing his burden by at least ninety percent.

Qian Xunji sat before his desk, reviewing the dossiers the Cabinet had finished processing. He approved those he found feasible and sent back those he found unfeasible for reprocessing.

"Huh? I never expected the first to pledge allegiance would be someone from the Holy Dragon Sect?" Qian Xunji read carefully.

The Holy Dragon Sect was not among the seven great sects, but its strength was not the least bit lacking. Its sect master was a Soul Douluo.

The original seven great sects consisted of the Upper Three Sects: the Clear Sky Sect, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

The Lower Four Sects were the Wind Sword Sect, Black Tiger Sect, Elephant Armor Sect, and Fire Leopard Sect. Originally, he had planned to select one of the Lower Four Sects to become one of the Upper Three Sects!

But unfortunately, he had not received any pledges of allegiance from the Lower Four Sects. Perhaps they were waiting and watching? Yet opportunities were reserved for those who came prepared. Clearly, the Holy Dragon Sect had made a huge gamble!

If they won, the Holy Dragon Sect would become one of the Upper Three Sects. If they lost, not only would they fail to become one of the Upper Three Sects, they would also incur the hostility of the other sects!

"The Holy Dragon Sect's martial soul is the White-Armored Earth Dragon. While it isn't a dragon-type martial soul, it is a close relative of dragons! It can be considered an extremely powerful martial soul. The sect master is named Tuoba Xi?"

"An eighty-ninth-rank peak Soul Douluo? If I remember correctly, he should..." Qian Xunji stroked his chin as he looked at the dossier in his hand, then suddenly remembered. "If I'm not mistaken, in the original timeline, he seemed to become a Titled Douluo in the future?"

"Though he died rather hastily, he at least became a Titled Douluo. Hmm... him, then!"

With that thought, Qian Xunji directly stamped the document. At the end of the dossier was the Cabinet's recommendation, which he had also read. Its general meaning was to accept the Holy Dragon Sect's loyalty and have the Holy Dragon Sect fill the vacant place among the Upper Three Sects!

Before long, Qian Xunji had finished handling all of today's government affairs. Once he was done, he naturally left.

When he arrived at the garden behind the Papal Palace, A Yin saw the smile on Qian Xunji's face.

"Xunji, are you finished?" A Yin asked.

"Mm." Qian Xunji nodded and entered the pavilion, sitting beside A Yin. "It's all finished. After setting up the Cabinet, my workload has been greatly reduced—by at least ninety percent!"

"All government affairs are first sent to the Cabinet. After the Cabinet reviews them and gives its recommendations, I approve what looks good and send back what doesn't, letting them come up with more perfect recommendations!"

"Speaking of which, something rather interesting happened today." Qian Xunji said as he pulled A Yin into his arms.

He did not even glance at the two babies in the nearby stroller, as though he and A Yin were true love while the two babies had been accidents.

Of course, they really had been rather unexpected. He had originally planned for A Yin to become pregnant within a year. Who would have thought it would happen after just one month?

It had indeed caught him off guard back then, but that was in the past. He had grown used to it now.

"What interesting thing?" Seeing Qian Xunji so relaxed, A Yin was happy for him from the bottom of her heart.

"Didn't I tell you before that I wanted to select one of the Lower Four Sects and elevate it into one of the Upper Three Sects, filling the vacancy left by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect?"

"Originally, I planned to let whichever of the Lower Four Sects pledged allegiance first fill that place! But those old foxes were all waiting and watching, without even a hint of news."

"But guess what happened?" Qian Xunji immediately laughed. "A Holy Dragon Sect that isn't even among the seven great sects actually pledged allegiance first."

"Ah." Qian Xunji sighed softly. "Why can't people have a little more trust in one another?"

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's place should originally have gone to one of the Lower Four Sects, yet the Holy Dragon Sect ended up getting the advantage."

A Yin smiled. "Once the people of the Lower Four Sects learn about this, do you think they'll regret it until their intestines turn green?"

"Of course! Being one of the Upper Three Sects is both status and honor, with immeasurable value!" Qian Xunji said.

"Who cares? Opportunities are reserved for those who come prepared. Who told the Holy Dragon Sect to dare take the gamble? Spirit Hall had gone so long without deciding who would fill the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect's place."

"Wasn't the meaning obvious? Whoever pledged allegiance to Spirit Hall first would fill the vacant position among the Upper Three Sects."

"Those old foxes... why think so much? They handed the advantage to the Holy Dragon Sect for nothing."

"Enough of that. Let me take a look at Xiao Xue and Xiao Feng."

Qian Xunji leaned over. Qian Renxue was still sound asleep, though her sleeping posture was a little too bold—her little foot was planted directly on Qian Renfeng's face.

As for Qian Renfeng... his expression was somewhat subtle. He looked as though he had lost all will to live, as if he had resigned himself to his fate.

"Hahahaha." Seeing this, Qian Xunji burst out laughing. "A Yin, come look."

A Yin leaned over as well. When she saw the scene before her, she could not help laughing too. "Xiao Xue is wonderful in every way, except her sleeping posture is far too unruly."

A Yin stood and adjusted Qian Renxue's sleeping position. Qian Renfeng looked as though he had finally let out a sigh of relief.

"You two, grow up quickly. Your father and I can't wait to hear you call us Papa and Mama."

Yes, Qian Renxue and Qian Renfeng still could not speak. They could only babble, which meant they had not fully developed yet.

"Mm." Qian Xunji said, "A Yin, carry them. Let's go down the mountain for a stroll. It's rare for me to be this relaxed."

"Okay..." A Yin replied sweetly, then picked up Qian Renxue and Qian Renfeng.

Though the two little ones were developing quickly, they were not heavy at all.

"After some time, we'll leave Spirit City and travel around. Although I'm the Pope, I was bound to Spirit City because of the Pope's responsibilities."

"Now that things are easier, it's time to go out and take in the magnificent landscapes of the Douluo Continent."

As he spoke, Qian Xunji looked at A Yin beside him and said tenderly, "When we return, how about I hold a grand wedding for you?"

A Yin lowered her head shyly. "As you wish."