Duke Ye, one of the Twelve Dukes, a high official beneath one person and above ten thousand, had been publicly insulted by a brat in the Perfected King Realm yet was unable to retaliate. Anyone would have been unwilling to accept that!
However, Ye Xuan also knew that since Old Man Jie Mo had said so, it had to be Emperor Yuan Yang's intention. If he dared make another move and provoked the Great Emperor's wrath, even ten of him would be killed on the spot!
"Thank you, Senior, for saving me!"
Though utterly baffled by Old Man Jie Mo's words, Nie Yun still bowed in gratitude.
If this man had not appeared, he would likely have had no choice but to crush the talisman and flee back to Yan Huang Hall today.
"You are too courteous. This old man does not deserve it! You are Emperor Yuan Yang's distinguished guest, so naturally I must ensure your safety. I cannot allow anyone to run wild in the Emperor's Mansion!"
Old Man Jie Mo hurriedly bowed.
"You overstate it, Senior. My strength is weak; the only thing I can offer is some medical skill. I do not know why the Emperor sent me an invitation..." This had always puzzled Nie Yun, and he could not help asking now.
The other party was a Great Emperor-level powerhouse. Even if he had sent an invitation out of consideration for Brother Yun Yan, that would have been one thing. But now, to save him, he had even disregarded the dignity of one of the Twelve Dukes. That made Nie Yun feel that something was amiss.
"This was Emperor Yuan Yang's decision. I do not know much about it either. If you wish to know, you will meet the Emperor at the birthday banquet shortly.