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Chapter 329 A Buddhist cardinal?
Wu Tianyuan was so blessed that he suddenly sensed the location of the Ark of the Covenant. Could it be that he is really the messenger of God?
A group of people rushed to the small town of Huji in the east of Ethiopia, and finally found the most important holy relic of the Holy See in the basement of a dilapidated small church, the Ark of the Covenant that had been lost for thousands of years!

"Almighty Lord, you have finally returned the greatest glory to the embrace of believers!"

When the news reached the Vatican, the entire Holy See was shaken. The Pope personally summoned all the cardinals and governors in white to welcome the return of the Ark of the Covenant with the most grand ceremony.

Wu Tianyuan's name shocked the treasure hunting circle once again. Even the Ark of the Covenant, which had been lost for thousands of years, could be found?The well-deserved master of treasure hunting!

The one who was most excited was Andrew, recalling that a small kindness back then had brought such a huge return!Now he is in the limelight in the Holy See, except for the Pope and a few senior archbishops, it can be said that he is at the height of his power.

Because of the relationship with Wu Tianyuan, Andrew is the promoter of the cooperation between Tianyuan Church and the Holy See, and the Pope entrusted him with the task of communicating with the Medici family.

This is obviously the rhythm of promoting him to the top. With the Pope inside and the support of Wu Tianyuan and the Medici family outside, Andrew can be said to be going smoothly and has a bright future.

"My dear Wu, you really made a big splash this time!"

Andrew finally saw Wu Tianyuan, and his face flushed with excitement: "Ark of the Covenant! The most mysterious and powerful holy object, no one has been able to find its whereabouts for thousands of years, and you actually found it..."

"Didn't you say that I'm the messenger of God? It's too embarrassing that this matter can't be done anymore?"

"Yes, yes, you are an envoy sent by the Lord to restore the glory of the Holy See!"

Andrew calmed down and said in a low voice: "I got news that His Majesty the Pope secretly held a meeting of the highest level yesterday. Do you know why?"

Wu Tianyuan was taken aback for a moment, looked at Andrew's slightly meaningful expression, and blurted out: "Could it be for me?"

"Not bad!" Andrew laughed: "You may become the first Chinese cardinal in history!"

"Me?" Wu Tianyuan was also a little incredulously surprised, "Cardinal?"

"Your Majesty the Pope, in view of your great contribution to the Holy See, whether it is the return of several holy objects, or the discovery of mithril, including this ark of the covenant, fully proves that you are the messenger of the Lord! In order to revitalize the glory of the Holy See, and let the Lord's Gospel reappear Spread it all over the world!"

"What benefits does a cardinal have?"

Wu Tianyuan can't care about false names, what's the use of multiple titles?What are the practical benefits?
"The Holy See is an authoritative organization. Its ranks include priests, bishops, archbishops, cardinals, and finally the Pope. Cardinals are the common name for Catholic cardinals. Cardinals have the right to vote for the Pope and have a high status."

Andrew envied: "I have been through more than 50 years to become a cardinal, and you are also the fastest person in history to be promoted to a cardinal!"

"As for power, it's hard for you to say!"

Andrew said helplessly: "The treatment is just a drop in the bucket for you. You are not a member of the Holy See, and it is impossible to be elected Pope. All I can think of is influence!"

"Cardinals are voted by bishops from all over the world. In addition to automatic abdication, they can serve for life and cannot be removed. They also have the right to appoint another opposition pope, or to imprison him or exile him."

Andrew whispered: "Becoming a cardinal proves that you are a high-ranking member of the Holy See. No one can deal with you, not even the law!"

"That is to say, I will not be able to control me even if I kill and set fire in the future?"

Andrew said with a pious face: "I believe that the messenger of the Lord must be the embodiment of justice and treat believers with love. Your behavior has always proved this! The Holy See will do its best to protect the messenger of the Lord. Even if it is a trial, it must be executed internally."

This was very useful for Wu Tianyuan, and afterward, he gained a gold medal for avoiding death, and the Holy See officially became his biggest protection umbrella.

The Pope's calculations were very precise. Originally, he couldn't let Wu Tianyuan have an accident. Not to mention the frequent retrieval of sacred objects, just a mithril transaction is worthy of the Holy See's full protection. Now, with the return of the Ark, he can simply give Wu Tianyuan the highest title. By wooing him tightly, he can further expand his own influence in the parliament, killing two birds with one stone.

"There are deeper benefits. You also know that there are more than one billion believers in the world. When you become a cardinal, it is their spiritual belief. No matter which country you are a guest of honor, you represent the interests of the entire Holy See."

Wu Tianyuan's eyes lit up, this is a great benefit, his Tianyuantang has this added value, the value is incomparable!

Andrew said with a smile: "So this is not harmful to our future cooperation. This is also the most important decision made by His Majesty the Pope after careful consideration. If you hadn't made great contributions to the Holy See, it would be a good thing that you would not dare to dream of!"

Sure enough, two days later, the Pope held a grand baptism and coronation ceremony for Wu Tianyuan, letting the world know the birth of the first Chinese cardinal!
John, Jack, Sols and other big family children came to congratulate at the first time, they were shocked, they didn't know about these internal transactions.He never thought that Wu Tianyuan could become a cardinal, this is incredible!

Niu Feng also contacted Wu Tianyuan immediately, saying that he would have an interview soon after returning to China. This is not only an opportunity for Wu Tianyuan personally, but also for the whole country, so he must make good use of it.

In short, the first Buddhist cardinal in history was born!

"Do you want to change your religion?"

When Wu Tianyuan returned to the capital, Tianyuan would gather together to celebrate, Hu Jianmin said with a humble smile: "The great Lord treats you well, it would be hard to justify not believing him, right?

"Forget it, they are all gods who lead people to be good, and sincerity makes spirit!"

Everyone laughed loudly, they were dumbfounded when the news came, Wu Tianyuan became a cardinal in a blink of an eye?They really don't know what the cardinal can do?But it's definitely a great thing.

"In the future, it will be more beneficial for Tianyuantang to expand its market by having an additional identity. I heard that the harvest has been good recently?"

Hu Jianmin excitedly said: "You have been running around for the past two months, not to mention porcelain and stamping stones, but light oil painting, and we will make a profit of [-] billion!"

"So many? This surprised Wu Tianyuan and said, "All the hoarded paintings are sold? "

"No, this number is only half the result!"

Wang Jiansen said with a smile: "The real boutique is still in our hands. Through gallery and media publicity, everyone's price has increased by at least two times! Luo Zhongli and Lin Fengmian's price has increased by more than five times. A few days ago, Zhongzheng auctioned a pair of Lin Fengmian. The picture of the maid created a sky-high price of 800 million, breaking his personal record."

Wu Tianyuan really doesn't know, it seems that the effect is good, think about it, all domestic media and network resources are controlled by Tianyuan, there are several top galleries, many well-known critics, and finally Zhongzheng, Jiade, Baoli teamed up , not to mention the work of a master, even a layman's graffiti can be hyped up.

The artwork itself is a matter of opinion. Ullens was an impressionist when he used paint casually, so he still has a conscience!

(End of this chapter)