Chapter 304 - 168: Old Friends, Departed Souls
On the first day of the executions, even the persistent autumn rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the onlookers.
Under the rain shelter built not far from the Vegetable Market, there were even stalls selling steamed buns.
The steam from the bamboo baskets mixed with the murderous atmosphere beneath the curtain of rain, creating an illusionary sense of unreality.
However, even more surreal was the red banner in front of the execution ground, supported by a five-meter bamboo pole.
The words advertising a big clearance sale by the Funeral Shop were more striking than the Ghost Head Saber held by the executioner.
Some illiterate townsfolk asked, "What does that banner on the pole say? It looks really creepy."
Those who were literate replied, "The Funeral Shop is offering discounts, saying it’s in response to the autumn executions, a seasonal thank-you, limited to once a year, with more discounts for large quantities..."
"Funeral Shop—it sounds familiar, what do they do?"
"Oh! It’s a funeral service shop that handles funerals and burials."
"What the heck?"
I’ve never heard of a medical clinic advertising, let alone a funeral shop soliciting customers; isn’t this just downright unsettling!
Looking toward the side of the execution ground, there were indeed families of the death row prisoners stepping forward to inquire about corpse collection.