He had no interest whatsoever in the spectacle of a beheading.
In his previous life, he had seen much of life and death; no matter how tragic the scene, it couldn't stir a ripple in his heart.
But he did not interrupt the crowd, only listened quietly, occasionally speaking in a seemingly casual manner, asking indirect questions.
"When did this Black Wind Rat commit crimes within Ning County?"
"Where did the authorities apprehend him?"
"Was there anything peculiar about his movements usually?"
"What kind of people were robbed by him?"
The surrounding people babbled chaotically, the information was disordered, but Chen Sheng began to organize and piece it together in his mind.
As he listened, a flash of understanding swept through the depths of his eyes.
Too many flaws!
A cunning thief who traversed several counties, caught so easily just after the arrival of the new county magistrate.
The timing was too coincidental, the process too smooth, the credit too perfect.
