One person: After starting with the academic atmosphere, I'll take down Xia He!

Ma Long followed Wang Ye to the reception room.

Sitting on the sofa was a short, well-mannered boy with a watermelon-shaped haircut and glasses.

Ma Long recognized him at a glance: "Lü Liang!"

You still dare to come out?

Lu Liang turned around and saw Ma Long looking angry. He immediately stood up and stretched out his hand to defend himself.

"Young Master Long! Brother Long!"

"Calm down and listen to me!"

Ma Long grabbed Lü Liang's shirt and swung his hand down, bringing down a large pair of briefs.

"Snapped!"

"What the hell am I listening to?"

Ma Long knew something was wrong, so when he slapped Lü Liang, Lü Liang didn't dare to retaliate, and his chubby cheeks instantly became red and swollen.

He let go and threw Lü Liang heavily onto the sofa, to see how he would explain himself.

Lü Liang picked up his glasses that had been knocked off and smoothed his disheveled hair.

"Young Master Long!"

Help! Help me!

When Lü Liang asked for help, Ma Long was a little confused.

"Save you? You've committed so many evil deeds, why should I save you?"

Explain it clearly!

"Ugh!

Young Master Long, where have I ever done anything wrong?

I admit that I'm impulsive and only do things that interest me.

He also enjoys playing pranks and loves a good laugh, but he's never done anything outrageous or out of line!

Lü Liang sighed and explained.

"How dare you say that?"

How do you explain what happened on Longhu Mountain? Although you didn't cause any real harm, we can't just let you off the hook like this!

I also heard that the Lü family has been hunting you down!

You murdered your own sister; there's no way to deny that!

Upon hearing Ma Long's inquiry about Longhu Mountain, Lü Liang remained calm, seemingly already prepared to accept punishment.

But when he heard Malone mention that he had killed his sister, he immediately stood up agitatedly and shouted exaggeratedly.

"I didn't kill Huan'er!"

They've framed me!

I really didn't kill Huan'er, I didn't even touch her at the time!

She herself fell off the cliff!

Ma Long's eyes darted around as he looked at Feng Baobao. Lü Liang's sudden emotional outburst was too abnormal!

Feng Baobao nodded, indicating that what Lü Liang said was true.

"Lu Liang, your Lu family has already labeled you as such!"

The wanted poster for you clearly states that your Soul Manipulation Technique is the strongest in the world!

So you can alter your memory to make yourself believe it's true.

No one else can find out, and you are the biggest beneficiary of Lü Huan's death!

Considering your history of lying since childhood, therefore…

Malone tentatively offered his answer.

"Do not!

Young Master Long, you have to believe me!

Let the facts speak for themselves!

The biggest beneficiary today is Lü Gong!

Huan'er was killed, and I was banished. It's all too much of a coincidence!

If it were me, would I really want to put myself in jail?

Lu Liang defended himself, which puzzled Ma Long; what he said seemed to make sense.

'Grass!

This Lü Liang is very difficult to deal with; who knows if what he said is true or false!

Believing it will do you no good; not believing it is the best policy!

"Lü Liang, it is just as you said!"

Why should I get involved in this mess?

After a moment's thought, Malone decided it was best to keep his distance.

"You are the Salvation Palace!"

Isn't your goal to help as many people as possible?

Your philosophy is very similar to that of Wugensheng, the former leader of the Quanxing Sect!

Why didn't you save me?

Seeing that Ma Long was still hesitant to agree, Lü Liang became extremely anxious, knowing that he had no way out.

"Lu Liang, what you said is very good!"

However, I can't afford to offend the Lü family now!

I have no right to get involved in this mess!

Malone shook his head, still refusing.

This was a thankless and arduous task, especially since it involved directly confronting the Lü family, one of the Ten Elders. Ma Long had to consider it carefully.

The Wang family alone is enough for me to handle; adding the Lü family would be absolutely unacceptable.

Lü Liang was incredibly clever; he knew this was the result of Ma Long's careful consideration, but he hadn't yet offered any conditions or leverage.

"Young Master Long, let me finish speaking!"

My offer will tempt you, and I won't let you protect me.

I just hope you'll spare my life!

Only after Lü Liang said this did Ma Long finally become interested, realizing that there was still something to talk about.

"Young Master Long, I'm being hunted down by the Lü family and I can't escape."

They bought my whereabouts from the Jianghu Inn; I can no longer hide.

Something's not right!

Why don't you flee abroad like Wang Wu did?

Ma Long suddenly realized that Lü Liang was too easily discovered in the country, so why didn't he escape?

Upon hearing this, Lü Liang shook his head and gave a cold laugh.

"Hmph! You can't escape!"

Wang Ai was indecisive and hesitant, so fleeing abroad would indeed allow her to escape.

But our ancestor is different; once he sets his mind on something, no one can stop him!

Even if I escape to the ends of the earth, he'll still drag me out!

"Having stayed right under his nose all these years has actually kept me safe!"

Lu Liang explained his reasoning, and Ma Long nodded in agreement. A mad dog like Lu Ci was indeed not someone to be trifled with.

Tell me, what can you offer me?

"I know you're investigating the Jia Shen matter, and there's been very little progress!"

I've happened to collect some memories from elderly people, which might be helpful to you!

And I can also point you out a few clues.

This is my bargaining chip!

After hearing this, a cold glint appeared in Ma Long's eyes. The offer from the other party was indeed something he really wanted.

He immediately moved closer to Lü Liang, still not forgetting to ask about the price.

"Sure, I really like your chips!"

What do I need to give in return?

"Young Master Long speaks his mind!"

I need you to preserve a part of my memories and cooperate with me in a play!

Lu Liang stated his demands, and Ma Long frowned slightly, his heart pounding.

'Is it really necessary to come to me for such a small matter?'

Could there be another hidden story?

"Lü Liang!"

Is this really worth exposing your whereabouts?

And is it really necessary for me?

Seeing that Ma Long still doubted him, Lü Liang sighed helplessly.

You know Gong Qing, right?

Before Gong Qing died, he sent me a last message. He said that if things were hopeless, I could seek help from Ma Long of the Salvation Palace. He said that I was trustworthy!

I really don't understand why this guy would choose to believe you?

Now I am also desperate and have nowhere to turn. Jianghu Xiaozhan has caught up with me, and I'm afraid the Lü family will soon surround your Salvation Palace.

This is a desperate gamble, believe it or not!

That's all I have to say!

After finishing his sentence, Lü Liang seemed to have given up on himself, lying on the sofa and enjoying the last moments of peace.

Upon hearing that Gong Qing had introduced him, Ma Long felt a surge of trust.

'Gong Qing gave me a lot of clues before he died, which really helped me a lot.'

This Lü Liang really seems to have no other way out, so I might as well help him!

And you can also obtain more useful information.

"Lu Liang, this is the sixth commission from the Salvation Palace. I accept it!"

Upon seeing Ma Long agree, Lü Liang immediately became tense and serious.

He had just prepared to die, but unexpectedly there was still a glimmer of hope.