Anyone facing such a situation would likely be at a loss.
After all, before this, although Master Liu could not be the chief appraiser of the Chu Group, his contribution was undeniable. Despite not having been with the Chu Group for a long time, he had indeed brought significant benefits to the company.
Now, to suddenly turn the tables like this, everyone present showed expressions of extreme surprise.
Those who could enter this underground exhibition at the first opportunity were certainly not fools.
Most of their gazes were filled with confusion and bewilderment.
Master Liu gritted his teeth and said, "Lin Xiaotian, even if you sprout a flower today, you cannot change the fact that you forged those works."
"I made it clear in front of everyone present that if even a single word I spoke was false, then may lightning strike me and may I die a horrible death."
"I have already sworn such a poisonous oath. Whether you believe me or not is your business. I am merely telling you that if you want to buy antiques here, you must be prepared to be cheated."
As he spoke, those present wore strange expressions. They knew very well that the antique world was incredibly complex and they couldn't immediately discern the authenticity of everything. However, they had placed more trust in the Chu Group.
Now, that trust was rapidly crumbling.
Lin Xiaotian's smile grew more pronounced, "I said before that I would let everyone discern the truth of your words."
"Now, with so many big bosses present, I will let all of you big bosses know why you said these things."
As his voice fell, the surrounding people turned their gazes to him, their faces filled with confusion.
Lin Xiaotian snapped his fingers without hesitation.
Master Liu turned his gaze, his eyes clearly showing wariness and, more so, apprehension.
He knew very well how strong Lin Xiaotian's abilities were. If Lin Xiaotian were to directly attack him, he might not have any power to resist. He also knew very well that Lin Xiaotian was not someone who acted according to conventional logic.
His eyes were filled with even more apprehension.
"Lin Xiaotian, no matter what you do, I have already explained everything to everyone. When I said these words, I never expected to leave completely."
"Even if you attack me today, I will still stand by my stance."
"I know you definitely don't want me to have an easy time, and I know you will definitely attack me, but I can't care about that anymore, because I must be true to my conscience."
After saying this, he closed his eyes and took a few steps forward, saying in a fit of desperation, "If you have the guts, just kill me. If you kill me, I can at least leave a reputation for loyalty."
Lin Xiaotian's smile became even more brilliant, "Why would I attack you? Wouldn't it be better if I made you honestly confess everything?"
"I only have one thought: since someone wants to instigate you to act against our Chu Group, then I have no need to be polite with you anymore."
"There's a saying, what people do, heaven sees."
"Sometimes retribution doesn't arrive immediately, it's just delayed, to ensure you receive a more terrifying punishment."
"I have given you many chances. The first time you came to our company, you were causing trouble for my wife. At that time, I felt you weren't the kind of utterly wicked person, so I gave you a chance, but you disappointed me."
"Even when you were poisoned last time, I said that as long as you worked diligently for our company, I would never let you suffer any injustice."
"But the things you've done have made me very unhappy."
At this point, Lin Xiaotian took a step forward, his gaze becoming more intense, "Speak, what exactly happened?"
After he finished speaking, the surrounding people looked at each other with strange expressions. They felt that Lin Xiaotian's words were like throwing a meat bun at a dog; even if he spoke, Master Liu would never honestly answer.
No one present was a fool. They knew that the Chu Group's rapid development had encroached upon certain people's interests.
Master Liu was perhaps just the beginning. They knew why Master Liu existed; he was undoubtedly meant to tarnish the Chu Group's reputation.
However, at this moment, no one stepped forward.
They only had one thought: "Let's watch the show!"
After all, no matter how the two sides fought, they would be the ones to benefit in the end.
As they were contemplating these thoughts, Master Liu suddenly seemed to have lost his mind.
His eyes gradually became ferocious and hateful, filled with malice, "Lin Xiaotian, the first time I came to trouble you, you saw through my scheme. From that moment on."
"I have harbored immense resentment towards you."
"If it weren't for your overwhelming strength, I wouldn't have waited until now to retaliate. When those people approached me and commissioned a plan, I agreed without hesitation. Although the treasures you've produced here are genuine, the authenticity is ultimately determined by the appraiser."
"When I said that everything here was fake, that you had forged them, perhaps the true appraisers wouldn't believe me, but ordinary people wouldn't hesitate. Because once they have doubts, they won't buy any more antiques from the company."
"My sole intention was to cause your company's performance to decline. The big boss behind me has already said that as long as your performance declines and you can't control the entire company, I will have succeeded."
"As long as I succeed, he will let my family go and will no longer threaten my loved ones. I only have one son and one grandson, and I don't want them to die, so I can only sacrifice myself to save them."
"Lin Xiaotian, don't blame me, I was forced into this."
His expression became increasingly genuine as he spoke. Seeing this, Lin Xiaotian's face gradually broke into a smile.
"Old Liu, I told you before, no matter what you encounter, you can come to me, and perhaps I can help you."
Master Liu roared with gritted teeth, "What can you do to help me?"
"My family is already being held hostage. If I don't do as they say, then I will surely die without a burial place, and my family will also die in this matter. You've gotten yourself into trouble, and I don't want to take the blame for you."