[{"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-44":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},315741,581,"Chapter 44: Slaughter in the Forest","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>Chief Luan sat on his horse, watching the soldiers move up the mountain one after another, his eyes flickering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir, aren’t you going in?\" a subordinate asked cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why rush? Are the dogs here yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, more than a dozen robust black hunting dogs, led by handlers, arrived at the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hunting dogs spread out with Chief Luan at the center, covering all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Chief Luan put on his iron helmet, tightened the chain armor on his body, and leisurely followed his subordinates’ footsteps into Black Tiger Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the mountain, in a certain concealed thicket, Lou Yi sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his face pale, large beads of sweat occasionally dripping down his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the Attribute Panel; having previously killed quite a few archers, he had accumulated 17 points of energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The section labeled \"Name\" was turning a deeper shade of red, starting to throb slowly, warning of a severe state of his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What a potent poison!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi was shocked, not daring to delay any longer, he concentrated his thoughts on the \"+\" sign behind the name section.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, 2 points of energy disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s working!’ Lou Yi felt a surge of joy in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a stream of cool liquid appeared within his body, rapidly flowing through his limbs, bones, and internal organs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Itch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An intense itchiness made Lou Yi want to roll on the ground uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if ants were crawling through his blood vessels and over his bones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hearing the faint human voices coming from afar, he grit his teeth and resisted the urge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about ten breaths of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The itching sensation gradually subsided, and health and vitality returned to his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi had never felt so good before, as if he had just awakened from a high-quality sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A narrow escape!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy also had a healing function, he noted he should save some points for unforeseen needs in the future. Lou Yi thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there is a drawback, recovery doesn’t happen instantly, it takes about ten breaths of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s unrealistic to use during combat, but it has greatly enhanced his survival ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Additionally, as his strength grows, the real-time healing capability of the Attribute Panel may improve—there’s no telling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi looked at the Attribute Panel:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Lou Yi]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Age: 19\u002F55]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Realm: None]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills: Lou’s Axe Skill (Proficient 0\u002F30), Stone Throwing (Mastery 0\u002F30), Basic Boxing Technique (Proficient 0\u002F10), Basic Spear Technique (Novice 0\u002F6), Secret Skill: Dragon-piercing Technique - Fragment (0\u002F20)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Energy: 15]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy remaining is 15 points, enough to meet the advancement conditions of Basic Boxing Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was tempted to gather five more points to master the secret skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But reason told him it might lead to failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi didn’t hesitate any longer, he advanced the Basic Boxing Technique from proficient to mastery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>points of energy vanished, and unfamiliar memories appeared in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>End of the Yun Dynasty, Macheng, Hongyang Martial Arts Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the hall, the silver-haired martial artist had a serious expression, his old yet loud voice echoed in the enclosed space:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Press your chest and lift your back, sink your shoulders, drop your elbows, relax your waist and tighten your hips, let your qi sink into your dantian...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than ten men and women in white practice uniforms were intently watching ahead, practicing Pile Skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after the martial artist left did they relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone looked enviously towards the corner: \"Senior Brother still has it easy, doesn’t even need to practice, just sits there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the southeast corner of the room, a man aged about twenty-seven or twenty-eight, sat cross-legged with his eyes closed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face stern, emanating an indescribable aura, making it clear he wasn’t someone to be trifled with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother’s boxing technique has reached a perfect state, the teacher says he is just one step away from entering the realm of martial artists, while the teacher himself didn’t achieve it until almost fifty!\" a man looked over with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When I find a husband in the future, I’m looking for someone like Senior Brother!\" a red-clothed girl said with a flushed face, causing everyone to laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Sister is lovestruck again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Senior Brother Lou Yi was completely oblivious to the conversations around him, instead pondering other matters in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the years, his boxing technique had been rapidly improving, until it completely halted this year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if a membrane had appeared in front of him, only by breaking it could he enter a new realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he couldn’t break it, he’d remain at his current level for this lifetime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do I breakthrough?\" Lou Yi sought out the teacher, the silver-haired martial artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of thought, the other advised: \"Gather the strengths of a hundred families and forge a boxing technique of your own.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Lou Yi’s eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, at all the major martial arts halls throughout Macheng, appeared a young man in white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hongyang Martial Arts Hall’s disciple Lou Yi, here to challenge Yang Family Fist!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hongyang Martial Arts Hall’s disciple Lou Yi, requesting guidance from Master Wang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hongyang Martial Arts Hall’s disciple Lou Yi, here today to... challenge the hall!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi now only a step away from entering the realm of martial artists, coupled with his youth and strength, showed no fear even against figures on par with the silver-haired martial artist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly made a name for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he sparred with one hall master after another, Lou Yi’s boxing technique began to transform gradually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The technique became increasingly streamlined, with no unnecessary moves, focusing solely on defeating the enemy with maximum efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His moves flowing like a game of chess, knowing several moves ahead with each action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this day, he engaged with Master Hong of the largest martial arts hall in the city—Haoyue Martial Arts Hall, who was renowned as the top expert in Macheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Hong, over sixty, with a seasoned boxing technique, each move seemed natural, completely overwhelming Lou Yi in combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But internally, Lou Yi remained calm, without a hint of discouragement, patiently defending and waiting for an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the trials and training during this time, under Master Hong’s heavy hammer strikes, gradually became nutrients absorbed by Lou Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a certain moment, a bolt of inspiration flashed through Lou Yi’s mind, and his eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He changed from his previously fierce boxing style to a softer approach, catching Master Hong off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Master Hong’s eyes, Lou Yi, previously a sharp sword from its sheath, now restrained his edge like a calm ocean surface, with an impending volcano underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a subtle breather in one of Master Hong’s combo punches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi suddenly switched from defense to offense, his fists like thunder landing seven successive strikes, each hitting Master Hong’s weakest points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Pff!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master Hong stepped back continuously, Lou Yi pressed forward with each step, finally landing a punch on the chest, causing Master Hong to collapse, spitting blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the memory ended, Lou Yi opened his eyes in reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, an extremely powerful surge of heat appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This surge rampaged through Lou Yi’s body like a flood and fierce beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi couldn’t help but suck in a cold breath, holding back the urge to shout, allowing the heat to transform his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large amount of dark yellow liquid oozed from his body, emitting a faint stench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the transformation was complete, Lou Yi wiped and found his skin had turned a complete bronze color, with a different texture than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He casually used a stone from the ground to gash his hand, leaving only a faint white mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This texture is almost like cowhide.’ Lou Yi thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though still unable to withstand sharp metal objects, his chances of survival had greatly increased. Encountering some blunt weapons, it wouldn’t easily penetrate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, the boxing technique reaching mastery level now surpassed the axe skill as his strongest, his strength further enhanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Search quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi looked toward the sound’s direction, his eyes deep and dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, it was time for his hunting moment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1378,"2026-05-30T02:45:59.610Z","2026-06-01T04:30:04.667Z",1,"novelbin.me","1fab3666809f5529749de935d23451f2663226074b18a1c6453f0c89032217d3","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-45","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-43",784,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-cover.jpg"]