[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-becoming-a-god-through-horror":3,"chapter-becoming-a-god-through-horror-becoming-a-god-through-horror-chapter-61":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Becoming a God Through Horror",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2273604,4441,"Chapter 61: Tomb Robber, Tiger Tooth, Ox Tear, Water Method","becoming-a-god-through-horror-chapter-61",61,"\u003Cp>Having established direction and purpose, Louis yawned; he felt tired, likely a side effect of using the Willow Blade Golden Knife, which drained his spirit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For spiritual recovery, aside from special cultivation methods, nothing beats a deep, hard sleep—if he could enter deep sleep, that would be ideal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Louis couldn’t sleep yet; he hadn’t examined the newly emerged technique, especially the new Miao-Dai Gushu —witchcraft and Gu  magic were famous, leaving traces everywhere from ancient folk traditions to the martial world, court, and imperial palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A braking sound echoed on the road before the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another van pulled up in front, and several burly men dragged out an old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh right, the mayor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mayor of Eden Lake Town—the man whose expression had changed upon hearing the Golden Arm rumor—that was the one Louis had specifically ordered brought back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the warehouse, twenty fierce dogs of varied breeds and coats circled the perimeter, all glaring menacingly at the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man’s face turned pale; though over seventy, he had seen many grand scenes, and he instantly recognized: these dogs were truly capable of killing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the black-clad burly men standing nearby—those guns at their waists weren’t for show; they’d dared to drag him from his town so brazenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So which faction was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why target me? Was it an old enemy from my youth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap. Tap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Footsteps came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis walked in, holding Mui Qiu, expressionless; he ignored the old man’s stunned look and sat on the chair at the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warehouse door shut, plunging the room into dim light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Patting the head of “Black Bear Spirit,” Louis asked, “Tell me, what’s your connection to the Golden Arm?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know what you’re talking about, but if I’m being kidnapped like this, the town will—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Auuu!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A loud roar rang out as a towering Pit Bull lunged forward, pinning the old man to the ground; thick, sticky saliva dripped onto his face, reeking of rot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, furry legs filled the space; a quick glance revealed all the fierce dogs had gathered, watching him with predatory intent—by this pace, they could tear him apart alive!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A puddle of urine spread uncontrollably beneath him; the old man wasn’t made of tough bones—he confessed everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was born in a northern state of America; due to WWII, his artist family fell into poverty and was forced into tomb robbing, thus embarking on an irreversible path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, in middle age, he accepted a commission from a black-haired, fiery woman named Emma; the task was to steal the corpse of a woman rumored to have a Golden Arm in a small town and transport it to California.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But halfway, the contact vanished; worse, church members were searching for the Golden Arm. Panicked, he fled with the corpse all the way to Florida, eventually settling quietly in Eden Lake Town, even becoming mayor due to his extensive experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing the old man’s story, Louis had him draw a portrait of that Emma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Emma must be connected to Mamen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, the church’s power in this world seems considerable; I should find some holy water to study when I get the chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis made these plans, then saw the old man trembling and waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two black-clad burly men immediately stepped forward and dragged him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having dealt with that matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Louis returned to his room, opened the Folk Canon, and began examining the nine newly emerged pages of inheritance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earth Methods: Shā Tooth Method, See Ghost Method · Ox Tear, Ten Thousand Ailments Water Method\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange Arts: Create Beast Art, Transfer Calamity Art, Poison Fire Art\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu  Techniques: Mid-Harm Gu , Blood Gu , Corpse Gu\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon close examination, these nine pages were packed with value—even the three Earth Methods proved surprisingly useful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>① Shā Tooth Method: Originates from folk tales of shā energy startling ghosts, similar in principle to the protective power of killing blades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its root lies with the Mountain Lord; the tiger, king of beasts, possesses formidable shā energy, capable of transforming souls into chang ghosts, eternally enslaving them. Out of fear, ancient people revered it as the Lord of the Mountains, offering blood and flesh to seek protection; over time, the notion of shā energy startling ghosts emerged, making tiger teeth the most suitable material for this method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Take a tiger’s sharp fang, soak it in human blood for eighteen days, then use it to kill eighteen birds and eighteen beasts—this process nourishes the shā energy. After polishing, encase it in gold to form a pendant, creating the supreme shā object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note 1: Do not place it on a true deity’s incense altar, or it will break the shā.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note 2: Other animal teeth may be used, though less effective; children with unstable souls must not carry it, or they risk being startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>② See Ghost Method · Ox Tear: Yin and Yang are separated; unless a ghost willingly manifests, mortals’ eyes cannot perceive souls. Thus, many folk lineages simplified Daoist techniques into various similar yet distinct methods of seeing ghosts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is one such method: Ox Tear. In the age of agriculture, oxen held extraordinary status as vital household laborers—better to lose a man than an ox. Over time, oxen became mythologized: legends of Laozi riding an ox, Ox-Head and Horse-Face, etc. People believed the tears shed by an ox at death could bridge Yin and Yang, revealing ghostly traces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note 1: Ox tears must be boiled over flame, then cooled before application to the eyelids.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note 2: The ox must not witness its owner preparing to kill it, or the spiritual essence will be lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>③ Ten Thousand Ailments Water Method: Originates from the Zhu You School’s Water Method, a minor technique with deep ties to Daoism, traceable to Han Dynasty legends of talismanic water healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to its potent ability to gather public devotion, successive dynasties banned it to varying degrees. This Ten Thousand Ailments Water Method is merely one variant among many: draw a talisman, offer it before a deity’s incense altar, and use incense smoke to imbue it—the duration depends on the deity’s support. After the talisman is charged, burn it and dissolve the ash in water to cure illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Note: This method can only treat common ailments, stop bleeding, alleviate symptoms, or preserve life—it cannot cure terminal illnesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shā Tooth Method—I already have my godfather’s protective idol, so it’s not urgent, but I can keep one as backup: adds another layer of defense and can serve as an offensive tool.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luckily, there are plenty of tigers here; with a bit of caution, raising a few won’t draw attention.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The number of tigers kept in captivity or released into the wild in America far exceeds that of all other countries combined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for ox tears, this also solves Louis’s urgent need—he lacks Yin-Yang vision or spirit-sensing ability. In horror films, the most terrifying aspect of evil spirits is their unpredictability; if one can see them clearly, their horror diminishes drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And finally, the Ten Thousand Ailments Water Method is currently the only technique among these for healing and preserving life—this alone makes it invaluable; I must practice it well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1213,"2026-06-19T23:34:28.869Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0d94c49134e078718b53958a978a1f2964e2e64c2c236bb7f2e0e2c6861e1718","becoming-a-god-through-horror-chapter-62","becoming-a-god-through-horror-chapter-60",253,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecoming-a-god-through-horror-cover.jpg"]