[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses":3,"chapter-becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-41":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Becoming a Saint by Touching Corpses",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},315738,581,"Chapter 41: Boarding the Ship (Part 1)","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-41",41,"\u003Cp>Longkou Town, Hundred Fragrance Tea House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a neat square table with a reddish-brown hue, there was a plate of sliced beef, a plate of smashed cucumbers, a dish of peanuts, and a jar of opened rice wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard there’s black fog rising over Jiangtai Plain, nine out of ten people who go in can’t come out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On the land route to Jiang City, you must pass through Jiangtai Plain, those caravans are in trouble, luckily we’re taking the boat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two men dressed in gray cloth garments and black headscarves were sitting at the table, drinking and chatting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, Brother Wang, I’m afraid tomorrow’s boat to Jiang City won’t leave on time.\" A moment later, another person approached the table, clearly an acquaintance, after sitting down he lowered his voice suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They say a villain has appeared in nearby Xinxiang, killed several officials, they are searching the whole city now, even the ferry has been affected!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss... Such an evil person!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three were chatting softly, not noticing that at the table diagonally across from them, someone’s ear twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person wore a wide-brimmed bamboo hat that covered most of the face, dressed in a gray hemp garment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One pant leg was rolled up to the knee, dirty straw sandals carelessly stepped on the bench, looking very much like a farmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly shoveled a couple of bites of food into his mouth, then settled the bill and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The farmer was, of course, Lou Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving the tea house, he saw not far away a crowd of people gathered, watching a wanted poster with his portrait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around the streets, several archers dressed in black patrol uniforms, holding broadswords, were vigilantly patrolling everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Quick response.’ Lou Yi thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had been less than two days since he killed, and Longkou Town, not close to Xinxiang, had already reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s conceivable that other towns outside Tai City would be the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, you, come here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An archer focused on the tall figure of Lou Yi, suspiciously calling him over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi walked within five steps of him and stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take off your hat!\" The archer raised his broadsword, full of vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the commotion, the other archers all came over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi removed his hat, displaying an expression of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Officer, what’s the matter?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The archer looked at him, compared him to the portrait, then waved impatiently: \"Scram.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, they lost interest in Lou Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi nodded and bowed, with a face full of smiles: \"Yes, yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, his hair was shaved to a buzz cut, his face was dusty, and his chin was covered with stubble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His once thick eyebrows had become two slender willow leaves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whole person had transformed from being heroic to looking like a scoundrel, a complete stylistic change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was recommended by Cui Yuan, who hired a professional make-up artist named Su Laizi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this era, portraits were primarily used to search for people based on distinct features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he had no scars, birthmarks, or missing limbs, with good enough makeup techniques, he wasn’t easily recognized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Lou Yi was gambling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If caught, he’d simply escape into the deep mountains and travel by land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting his hat back on, Lou Yi swaggered through the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several places had posted portraits of Lou Yi, and various discussions reached his ears:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is this Lou Yi? I heard he killed dozens of officials!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard he’s a leader from Sunset Mountain, came here to kidnap people and take them back to make human char siu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, this guy is utterly despicable!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing these nonsensical discussions, Lou Yi could only feel the veins on his temples throb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’My reputation is completely ruined now.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If dear Scholar Father heard this, he’d probably jump out of the coffin in rage.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’But reputation doesn’t matter, staying alive is the most important.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi headed to the harbor, noticing that security had tightened there as well, with significantly increased checkpoints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the naked eye, he could see about a dozen archers blocking the entrance, meticulously questioning, inspecting, and letting people through one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, a ticket was all that was required to board a ship, but now due to Lou Yi, a recommendation letter from a relevant person was also needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Lou Yi didn’t find this difficult; with his current skills, picking a pocket was no challenge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Lou Yi’s pupils shrank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw several large black dogs, far exceeding the size of average hounds, emerging from behind the archers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their mouths, they either held an old straw sandal, a hemp garment, or wore a tattered blanket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were all items Lou Yi had used!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Using scent to identify someone...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi took a deep breath, knowing he couldn’t be reckless now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned away, discreetly and slowly retreating, fearful of attracting those big dogs’ attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I need to figure out how to eliminate my scent.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi couldn’t think of a good solution immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bathing, applying scent, or deliberately making himself stink?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None seemed very reliable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he recalled a trick he had heard of in his past life, eyes brightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately opened the map given to him by Cui Yuan, searching for something on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The map was made of cowhide, covered with densely drawn routes in black charcoal pencil, many areas marked with red crosses for danger zones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi found a danger zone near Longkou Town, and upon reading the description, his eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Black Tiger Mountain, frequented by tigers year-round.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following the routes on the map, it didn’t take long for Lou Yi to reach the foot of a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain rose about two hundred meters high, densely forested, with strange rocks, insects chirping, birds singing, and a creek joyfully flowing below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must find a tiger quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi entered the forest, climbing along the flowing creek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The paths were rugged, and Lou Yi walked carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though his strength was now formidable, he was still flesh and blood, a fall could be serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Lou Yi actively sought out the tiger’s whereabouts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had read somewhere once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a person contacts a ferocious beast, their scent will be tainted, ordinary beasts are easily confused and dare not come close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, tigers weren’t easy to find.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After searching for a long time, he had only spotted a few wild rabbits and pheasants, without a shadow of a tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This isn’t working, I don’t have time to waste here.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi exhaled deeply from his Dantian, roaring out, mimicking a tiger’s call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Blood Qi was vigorous, his voice powerful, the roar echoed like a train whistle, rustling the leaves around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a certain place on the mountain came another powerful and imposing roar, seemingly responding to Lou Yi, with a hint of provoked anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi roared back, refusing to be outdone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, a giant creature suddenly sprang from the dense forest beside him, staring fixedly at Lou Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a ’big black cat’ three meters long, covered in black and yellow stripes, with bronze bell-like eyes filled with puzzlement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It didn’t understand why this weak human before it made a similar sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi, however, leisurely pulled out his slingshot from his waist, loaded it with a ’bullet’ stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a flick, the stone landed on the black tiger, making it leap up painfully, eyes instantly filled with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black tiger accelerated in place, leaping at Lou Yi from over ten meters away, intending to pounce him to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi sidestepped and at the same time delivered a side kick, precisely hitting the tiger’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment of contact, he felt his straw sandal sink into a layer of soft yet resilient flesh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utilizing the tremendous recoil force, he pulled back from the tiger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black tiger, tripped by Lou Yi’s kick, fell to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it tried to get up again, Lou Yi attacked once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1346,"2026-05-30T02:45:59.610Z","2026-06-01T04:30:04.667Z",1,"novelbin.me","af4eb62cf5c35b525e7f1e2473365702c43aae1aae6a7c54c3227f627b246659","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-42","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-40",784,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-cover.jpg"]