Ye Kunlun seemed to have expected Tang Zhuozhuo to say that. Even if she didn't, everyone would be curious about the relationship between Tang Zhuozhuo and him.
After all, Tang Zhuozhuo had her arm linked with his, and he couldn't shake her off.
Ma Guotao was stunned for a moment before coming to his senses, "Miss Tang, you, you must be joking, right?"
It wasn't that Ma Guotao wouldn't ask this.
The Tang family was one of the seven major families in Kyoto. Everyone present knew how high their status was.
Especially since the Tang family had three daughters, and countless people were eyeing them, wanting to marry them.
Especially Tang Zhuozhuo, the eldest daughter, who would inevitably become the head of the Tang family. Her status was naturally noble.
Her future husband would surely draw the attention of the entire Kyoto.
"Joking?" Tang Zhuozhuo stared at Ma Guotao with a smile, "Elder Ma, I, Tang Zhuozhuo, always keep my word. I never joke. Everyone in Kyoto knows this."
Tang Zhuozhuo's words were equivalent to telling everyone that she was not joking and that Ye Kunlun was her fiancé.
Tang Zhuozhuo's words seemed to have disrupted Ma Guotao's plan somewhat.
Originally, he had planned to put Ye Kunlun in his place during the ceremony today.
Now, as Tang Zhuozhuo's fiancé, this identity represented the Tang family, and he had to consider it carefully.
"Miss Tang, please come in." Ma Guotao was polite to Tang Zhuozhuo but not particularly warm towards Ye Kunlun.
"Mr. Ye, please come in." Sun Xuan politely addressed Ye Kunlun.
He had no grievances with Ye Kunlun and had indeed sent him an invitation.
Ye Kunlun's expression was calm, and he walked with Tang Zhuozhuo directly towards the table where Changsun Changkong was seated.
"Grandpa Changkong, you look well." Tang Zhuozhuo greeted Changsun Changkong with a smile.
Changsun Changkong glanced coldly at Ye Kunlun and nodded slightly at Tang Zhuozhuo, "I heard your grandmother's health has improved?"
Tang Zhuozhuo pulled Ye Kunlun to sit opposite him and said with a smile, "Thanks to you, my grandmother has indeed recovered a lot."
"That's good," Changsun Changkong replied.
"Do you really wish for my grandmother to get better?" Tang Zhuozhuo said something inexplicable to Changsun Changkong.
Changsun Changkong raised an eyebrow, looking somewhat annoyed, "What do you mean by that? Last time, young Han specially brought Mr. Wangyou from Piaoxue Tower to examine your grandmother."
"Oh, speaking of which... it seems my unworthy grandson was beaten up by young friend Ye?"
Changsun Changkong's gaze fell on Ye Kunlun with ill intent.
As soon as he said this, the atmosphere at the table instantly became tense.
There were only a few people at the table, yet more than half of them had grievances with Ye Kunlun.
Many people around were secretly glancing at them, preparing to watch a good show.
Upon hearing Changsun Changkong's words, Ye Kunlun chuckled, "What, you want to teach me a lesson at the ceremony of the branch of the Supreme Alliance?"
"Ye Kunlun, is this how your master taught you to disrespect your elders?"
Changsun Changkong snorted.
"Heh heh." Ye Kunlun seemed to have heard a joke, "Those I respect are my elders. Those I don't respect are not even as good as dogs in my eyes."
"You, presumptuous!"
Changsun Changkong did not expect Ye Kunlun to be so arrogant, actually calling him a dog in front of so many people!
"Ye Kunlun, you've gone too far!" Feng Zhan spoke up, "In Kyoto, who doesn't respect Patriarch Changsun?"
"None of your business!" Ye Kunlun didn't even look at Feng Zhan.
Feng Zhan sneered repeatedly, "Ye Kunlun, you've offended quite a few people in Kyoto. I'm afraid it won't be easy for you to leave this ceremony lightly today."
"Oh? Are you threatening me?" Ye Kunlun feigned surprise, "Then let's wait and see. I promise you won't be disappointed."
"Hmph!"
Feng Zhan no longer paid attention to Ye Kunlun.
As long as Ma Guotao took the position of branch executive, he would definitely make Ye Kunlun suffer today.
The guests arrived one after another.
Ma Guotao and Sun Xuan mingled with everyone.
Just then, a white-haired old man with a somewhat sickly appearance walked out.
It was Nan Yutie, the executive of the Supreme Alliance Kyoto Branch.
Seeing Nan Yutie come out, everyone immediately fell silent.
"Cough, cough, thank you all for coming to witness the inauguration of the new executive of the Supreme Alliance Kyoto Branch. I, Nan, thank you all."
Nan Yutie spoke weakly and cupped his hands in greeting to everyone.
Everyone returned the gesture in unison, except for Ye Kunlun, who sat there, drinking his tea by himself.
From the moment Nan Yutie appeared, he could tell that a force within him was corroding his internal organs, reaching the point of his life force being depleted.
"Elder Ma and Elder Sun are both old members of the branch, and I have seen their contributions."
"However, the position of branch executive is not decided by me alone. It requires the personal appointment of an adult from the Supreme Alliance headquarters, and I only have the right to recommend."
Upon hearing this, someone asked, "Director Nan, when will the adult from the Supreme Alliance headquarters arrive? And which elder do you intend to recommend as your successor?"
Those attending the ceremony were most curious about who would be the new executive.
Nan Yutie smiled and replied, "The adult has already arrived in Kyoto. Due to other matters, they are delayed and on their way."
"As for the person I will recommend..."
Nan Yutie looked at Ma Guotao and Sun Xuan and smiled, "I won't say. Let the adult from above make the decision."
Hearing Nan Yutie's words, everyone seemed to have anticipated this.
After all, Nan Yutie was about to step down. At this time, no matter who he recommended to take office, he would offend the other person.
At his age, there was no need to offend both of them.
Ma Guotao and Sun Xuan exchanged a glance. This outcome was within their expectations.
Speaking of which, Ma Guotao checked the time and said to everyone, "That adult will need some time. Please enjoy yourselves and eat well."
With that, Nan Yutie walked towards the table where Ye Kunlun was seated.
"Greetings, Patriarch Changsun, Sect Leader Mu, Sect Leader An."
Nan Yutie smiled at the three of them. Their status and position were equal to his.
As for Huang Huahu and Feng Zhan, although they were also top figures, their status was still a notch below that of other branch executives.
"Is Director Nan's injury much better?" Changsun Changkong showed concern, "I had someone specially bring a hundred-year-old Southern Sea Purple Sand Ginseng from the South Sea. It has miraculous effects for healing."
"Patriarch Changsun is very thoughtful. My injuries cannot be healed."
Nan Yutie seemed to have accepted his fate, "All my meridians are destroyed. I am already half dead. I shouldn't waste such good medicinal herbs."
"This young friend looks a bit unfamiliar."
Nan Yutie looked at Ye Kunlun with some curiosity.
"Hmph, he's just an arrogant and disreputable fellow!"
Huang Huahu said unhappily when Nan Yutie asked about Ye Kunlun.
"Huang Huahu, it seems that crippling your legs last time didn't teach you a lesson!"
Ye Kunlun looked up at Huang Huahu, who was sitting diagonally opposite him, and spoke with a hostile tone.