At that very moment, Liu Zhicheng's face was ashen, his teeth grinding as he spat out, "What time is it that you're still spewing lies? Grandpa, don't bother with him anymore; just let him fend for himself and face the consequences..."

Before his words had even fully left his mouth, the people outside shouted again, "Liu Liang, we know you're in there! Get out here now, or even if I dare not trespass, I will call the police."

"Hmm?"

The troublemakers were being scrupulously law-abiding, even threatening to call the authorities...

For a moment, glancing at the cowering Liu Liang, everyone finally understood who held the moral high ground. Sensing the shift in attitude, Liu Liang nervously said, "Don't worry, they just want money; they won't actually call the police."

"Want money? Wasn't it because you were envious and jealous that they came to cause trouble for you?" Liu Zhicheng scoffed, "How has it suddenly become about seeking wealth?"

Liu Liang kept his head down, only pleading mournfully, "Uncle, you must help me, or I'm finished! They really dare to be brutal. Even if they don't beat me to death, they'll cripple me!"

"Crippled would be better! Better if they broke your legs so you stop running out to cause trouble," Liu Zhicheng roared. "I knew bringing you here meant nothing but trouble. I should have cut ties with you long ago."

"Acheng, say a little less," Old Master Liu gently shook his head. After all, this was his own brother's grandson; blood was thicker than water. How could he possibly stand idly by?

Signaling Liu Zhicheng to silence, Old Master Liu asked, "A'Liang, you need to tell the truth too. What exactly did you do to provoke them into crossing provincial lines to find you?"

"I didn't do anything..." Liu Liang stammered, clearly afraid to tell the truth.

"Hmph?" Old Master Liu'