Seeing that Gu Liyan was about to fight Baili Huangyi, Yan Muxue stood between them and separated them, saying with displeasure, "What's wrong with you two? Why are you acting like you've seen an enemy?"
Baili Huangyi smiled gently and looked at Gu Liyan, saying calmly, "I have no grudge against Young Master Mo, so how could we be enemies? It's just that Young Master Mo doesn't seem to like talking to me and is deliberately making things difficult for me."
Yan Muxue looked at Gu Liyan and saw that Gu Liyan was looking at Baili Huangyi with displeasure, as if he really disliked Baili Huangyi. She tried to comfort him, "Xiao Li, Brother Huangyi is a very good person. Can you give me some face and not dislike him?"
Seeing Yan Muxue speak up for Baili Huangyi, Gu Liyan felt even more frustrated, but he had no choice but to soften his stance and say to Yan Muxue, "Xue'er, you're overthinking it."
Gu Liyan looked at Baili Huangyi and sighed, saying, "I think Brother Huangyi is overthinking things. We are all men, how can we be so indecisive in our conversation? What I said to Brother Huangyi just now was just a joke to test your character. It seems that Brother Huangyi is indeed a hero and a gentleman who understands the bigger picture."
Baili Huangyi sneered, glanced at Gu Liyan, and said nothing.
Upon hearing Gu Liyan's words, Yan Muxue smiled and said, "That's good. We'll all be friends from now on, so please don't fight!"
"As long as Young Master Mo is peaceful and harmonious, there will naturally be no quarrels," Baili Huangyi said with a smile.
As the two were chatting, countless nobles of the fifth rank or higher entered. Seeing Gu Liyan and Baili Huangyi arguing endlessly, they all pointed at Gu Liyan and began to discuss amongst themselves.
"Look at this newcomer, he actually offended a third-rank emperor."
"What an ignorant fellow! He doesn't know that Lord Baili has recently been favored by the Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor!"
"I really wonder how long he can live!"
Gu Liyan had keen hearing and frowned upon hearing the discussions behind her. Just as she was about to speak, the Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor walked in.
With a solemn expression, Baili Huangyi bowed respectfully and spoke in a flattering tone, "Welcome, Your Majesty, the Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor. May Your Majesty live a long and prosperous life."
The group behind him rose and bowed in unison, saying, "Welcome, Your Majesty, the Nine Netherworld Emperor!"
Mingyou, who was sitting in the front row, also stood up, but did not do anything else, only nodding in acknowledgment.
Gu Liyan noticed that the mysterious person beside him was sitting there without making a sound, and didn't even glance at him.
The Nine Netherworld Emperor glanced at everyone and said, "No need for formalities, please sit down."
Baili Huangyi was about to return to his seat when he saw Yan Muxue, who hadn't bowed. He said irritably, "Xue'er, why didn't you bow when you saw the Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor? In the future, you must kneel and bow to the Emperor in such situations, understand?"
Baili Huangyi's lecturing tone made Yan Muxue immediately lower her head in shame. She secretly glanced at Gu Liyan, Mo Chen, and the fat man, then pouted and muttered softly, "Xiao Li and the others didn't bow, so what's wrong with me not bowing..."
"How can you compare yourself to him!" Baili Huangyi squinted at Gu Liyan. "Those who know etiquette must be treated with courtesy! Conversely, there's no need to associate with those who don't know etiquette!"
“That’s right! Lord Baili is right!” Baili Huangyi’s underlings nodded in unison.
"What do you guys mean?! Say it again if you dare!" Mo Chen pointed angrily at Baili Huangyi.
Baili Huangyi looked at Mo Chen with a cold smile and said, "The hierarchy must still be followed. We can't let a few newcomers break the rules!"
"You..." Mo Chen was furious, but before he could finish speaking, Gu Liyan stopped him and said to Baili Huangyi, "Mo Chen, don't be angry. Brother Huangyi is absolutely right. One must know how to be polite. Moreover, the rule of Jiuyou is that one cannot overstep the boundaries of seniority. Hurry up and pay your respects to the Emperor of Jiuyou!"
Upon hearing Gu Liyan's words, Baili Huangyi smiled smugly.
“My lord, but…” Mo Chen looked unconvinced, but before he could finish speaking, Gu Liyan smiled and said, “Remember, after you pay your respects to the Nine Nether Heavenly Emperor, you must have Brother Huang Yi return the greeting. After all, you haven’t formally met yet, so that he knows that you are a second-class emperor, not someone he, a third-class emperor, can compare to!”
Upon hearing Gu Liyan's words, Baili Huangyi stared at Mo Chen in astonishment, "Impossible! How could a mere general be a second-rank emperor!"
Gu Liyan sneered, "As my brother, why can't he be a second-class emperor? Oh, right, you don't know yet? Xue'er is also above you, a second-class monarch!"
Baili Huangyi's eyes widened as he turned to look at Yan Muxue beside him, exclaiming in shock, "Xue'er, is what he said true? You are a second-class emperor?"
Baili Huangyi gripped Yan Muxue's arm tightly, "Tell me quickly! This isn't true!"
If Yan Muxue is even a level above him, then what face does he have to marry her? In the Demon Clan, seniority is irrelevant; only strength matters!
Yan Muxue winced in pain and pulled her hand away from Baili Huangyi, looking at him with disgust. "Brother Huangyi, you're hurting me!"
Gu Liyan stepped forward and pulled Yan Muxue into his arms, coldly looking at Baili Huangyi and saying, "Brother Huangyi, be mindful of your status. You are only a third-rank official and have no right to touch Xue'er!"
Baili Huangyi pointed at Yan Muxue with an excited expression and said, "This girl is my fiancée. Even if she is of a higher rank than me, what is there that I cannot touch!"
Upon hearing Baili Huangyi's words, Yan Muxue's eyes showed a hint of disgust.
Gu Liyan's gaze turned cold. Sure enough, the Baili Huangyi of this world sided with the Baili Huangyi he knew. He coldly asked, "What if I don't allow it?"
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