# WebtoonLib — Flower and the Beast #71

## Series
- title: Flower and the Beast
- slug: flower-and-the-beast-1c04d4

## Chapter
- number: 71
- release_date: 2025-03-12

### Summary
The abduction arc escalates with the revelation that the mastermind is a narcissistic "blonde prince," who orchestrated the kidnapping as a twisted and delusional attempt to win Hwayeon's affection. Trapped within a trafficking operation, Hwayeon remains remarkably calm, her composure a stark contrast to the volatile situation unfolding outside. Her captivity introduces a new, morally ambiguous figure named Luzhu, whose true intentions and role in the scheme remain unclear. Meanwhile, the tense alliance between the "beast"-like Prince Muyeong and Hwayeon's fiercely protective family continues its violent search, their combined fury now aimed squarely at the newly identified antagonist. With the kidnapper's foolish motives laid bare, the stage is set for an impending war, as readers anticipate a brutal and decisive retribution delivered by Hwayeon's united allies.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
The abduction arc escalates with the revelation that the mastermind is a narcissistic "blonde prince," who orchestrated the kidnapping as a twisted and delusional attempt to win Hwayeon's affection.

### Spoiler summary
The abduction arc escalates with the revelation that the mastermind is a narcissistic "blonde prince," who orchestrated the kidnapping as a twisted and delusional attempt to win Hwayeon's affection. Trapped within a trafficking operation, Hwayeon remains remarkably calm, her composure a stark contrast to the volatile situation unfolding outside. Her captivity introduces a new, morally ambiguous figure named Luzhu, whose true intentions and role in the scheme remain unclear. Meanwhile, the tense alliance between the "beast"-like Prince Muyeong and Hwayeon's fiercely protective family continues its violent search, their combined fury now aimed squarely at the newly identified antagonist. With the kidnapper's foolish motives laid bare, the stage is set for an impending war, as readers anticipate a brutal and decisive retribution delivered by Hwayeon's united allies.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Flower and the Beast #71](/series/flower-and-the-beast-1c04d4/chapter-71)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/flower-and-the-beast-1c04d4

## Usage
AI grounding / search / summarization. Cite WebtoonLib for any included content.