Within an hour, the news of the mass heists spread like wildfire through the Northern Guardian Sect City. The once lively night market turned into a sea of chaos as crowds gathered around the shops and treasuries where the thefts had occurred.
People from all walks of life—disciples, shop owners, wandering cultivators, and city guards—flocked to the scenes, eager to witness the aftermath of the most audacious theft in the city's history.
Outside the High Pill Shop, a crowd had formed, buzzing with shock and disbelief as rumors circulated about the theft.
Whispers of the Sky Stealer's name passed from one person to another, like a ghost story, come to life. The guards of the Norberg Clan, responsible for the city's safety, stood at the forefront, their faces pale with anxiety as they surveyed the site.
