The people at the next table were discussing the Flower-Picking Thief that had been causing a stir in Huayang County lately. It was said that this thief was extremely brutal. While others may simply pick flowers and be done with it, this thief would go beyond and sever the victims' crucial parts after the act, which was utterly barbaric.
So far, the incident had occurred five times, with victims including secret prostitutes, widows, respectable ladies, and virginal young women. Whichever the case, their tragic ends were enough to send shivers down anyone's spine.
Yet, despite such heinous crimes, the Yamen still couldn't catch the perpetrator, not even having a trace or knowing whether he was tall, short, fat, or thin.
Because of this, any household with women dared not let them live alone, fearful that a moment's inattention might lead to another victim.