I started out with seven husbands, and I worked hard to support my family while crying.

Chapter 282: Villain, Today Is Your Death Day

After leaving the Li residence, Fang Xiaoxiao and Princess Lin Wan'er did not give up. Instead, they got together to discuss how to make Master Li believe their words.

“This Master Li is so stubborn, he’s really difficult to deal with.”

Fang Xiaoxiao frowned, looking troubled.

Princess Lin Wan'er thought for a moment and then said.

"Why don't we gather more evidence about the flower thief? That might make Master Li take it seriously."

Fang Xiao's eyes lit up.

"That's a good idea, but where should we start?"

After a moment's thought, the two decided to go to the homes of other victims to see if they could find any overlooked clues.

After some effort, they actually found a piece of cloth with special markings in one of the victims' homes.

"This piece of fabric might be key evidence."

Holding the fabric, Fang Xiaoxiao felt a glimmer of hope.

So they went to the Li residence again to request an audience with Master Li.

The housekeeper looked at them with disgust.

"Why is it you again? Didn't I tell you not to come?"

Princess Lin Wan'er hurriedly said.

"Master Steward, we have brought important evidence with us. Please inform us again."

The butler looked at the fabric in their hands with some skepticism, hesitated for a moment, and then went in to report.

After the steward went in to announce their arrival, he soon came out and invited Fang Xiaoxiao and Princess Lin Wan'er inside.

Master Li sat in the hall, his expression serious.

Fang Xiaoxiao and Princess Lin Wan'er hurriedly stepped forward and presented the piece of cloth with the special mark.

Master Li took the cloth and examined it carefully, his expression gradually becoming serious.

"This...it seems this matter is indeed of great importance."

Fang Xiaoxiao pressed her advantage and said.

“Master Li, the flower thief is extremely vicious. We are only so persistent because we are worried about the safety of your household.”

Princess Lin Wan'er echoed this sentiment.

"I hope that you, sir, will strengthen your defenses, just in case."

Master Li nodded.

"It was my oversight before, thank you both for reminding me."

Subsequently, Master Li immediately instructed his steward to strengthen the guards in the mansion and asked Fang Xiaoxiao and Princess Lin Wan'er to assist in the arrangements.

Just as everything was arranged, a dark figure suddenly flashed across the roof of the mansion.

Everyone was startled and chased after the dark figure.

However, after some investigation, it was discovered that it was just a servant in the mansion repairing the roof tiles.

What a scare!

Master Li wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

Fang Xiaoxiao, however, did not let her guard down.

"Although this was a misunderstanding, we can't be sure when the flower thief will actually show up, so we still can't let our guard down."

Princess Lin Wan'er nodded in agreement.

Master Li instructed everyone to remain on high alert.

Just then, a commotion suddenly broke out outside the mansion.

Master Li, Fang Xiaoxiao, Princess Lin Wan'er, and others all felt a pang of anxiety and hurriedly sent people out to investigate.

A short while later, the man who had been sent out ran back in a panic to report.

"Master, something terrible has happened! Several households outside have reported seeing what appears to be the flower thief."

Master Li frowned deeply.

"Quickly, send more people to search everywhere."

Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes were firm.

“Master Li, let’s go help too.”

Everyone sprang into action, launching a search throughout the streets and alleys of the capital.

But this flower thief was as slippery as an eel; every time he was about to catch up, he would disappear without a trace.

The group worked all night, but still couldn't catch the flower thief.

As dawn broke, everyone was exhausted and morale was low.

Fang Xiaoxiao bit her lip, looking unwilling.

"This despicable womanizer, are we going to let him get away with it again?"

Princess Lin Wan'er comforted her.

"Don't be discouraged, we'll definitely find a way."

Master Li also said.

"Although we didn't catch him this time, at least we made him more cautious, and he shouldn't dare to commit crimes again so easily in the short term."

However, just as they were preparing to return home, a man who looked like a beggar quietly approached them.

"I have a lead, can I exchange it for a reward?"

"It was a beggar's voice," the beggar said in a low voice.

Fang Xiaoxiao quickly replied.

"As long as the clues are useful, you'll get your reward."

The beggar's eyes lit up, and he said.

“Last night I saw a suspicious-looking man heading towards the dilapidated temple outside the city.”

When everyone heard this, they immediately became excited.

Master Li immediately arranged for people to go to the dilapidated temple to investigate.

When they arrived at the dilapidated temple, they found it empty.

But Fang Xiaoxiao keenly noticed some messy footprints on the ground, as well as some unburnt strips of cloth.

"This is definitely not a coincidence."

Fang Xiaoxiao squatted down to examine it carefully.

Princess Lin Wan'er looked around and said.

"Could this place just be a cover?"

Just then, one of Li's men discovered a hidden door behind the Buddha statue.

The group exchanged glances, all feeling somewhat uneasy.

Master Li gritted his teeth and said.

"open to take a look!"

Several bold servants stepped forward and slowly pushed open the hidden door.

A musty, decaying smell wafted over, and it was pitch black inside, making it impossible to see anything.

Fang Xiaoxiao took out a tinderbox from her bosom, lit it, and carefully walked ahead.

By the light of the fire, they saw that the narrow passage was covered with spider webs on both sides.

As they walked, the passage widened, and several forks appeared ahead.

"Which way should we go?"

Princess Lin Wan'er asked.

Fang Xiaoxiao carefully observed the marks on the ground and pointed to one of the forks in the road.

“Walk this way, the dust on the ground shows signs of being trampled.”

The group followed Fang Xiaoxiao into the fork in the road. They hadn't gone far when they heard a faint breathing sound.

Everyone tensed up immediately, and Master Li unconsciously gripped his sword tighter.

Fang Xiaoxiao slowed her pace, the tinder in her hand trembling slightly.

As they drew closer, the sound of their breathing became clearer.

Suddenly, a figure rushed out of the darkness, startling everyone. Upon closer inspection, they saw it was a ragged woman with terrified eyes, speaking incoherently.

"Help me! Help me! The flower thief is right behind me!"

Fang Xiaoxiao quickly helped her up and comforted her.

"Don't be afraid, we will protect you."

Just then, a sinister laugh came from behind.

A chill ran down everyone's spine, and they all turned to look.

A dark figure slowly emerged from the darkness; it was none other than the despicable flower thief.

His face was covered, revealing only a pair of sinister eyes.

"You bunch of overconfident fools, how dare you chase me all the way here."

The flower thief sneered.

Master Li roared angrily.

"You villain, today is your death day!"

Having said that, he drew his sword and charged forward.

The flower thief dodged to the side and began to fight with Master Li.

Fang Xiaoxiao and Princess Lin Wan'er were not to be outdone, and they directed their servants to attack together.

However, this flower thief was highly skilled in martial arts, and for a time, the group found it difficult to subdue him.

Just when the situation was at a stalemate, Fang Xiaoxiao discovered a flaw in the flower thief's plan.

Without hesitation, she leaped forward, her dagger aimed straight at the opening.