[{"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-446":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},315843,581,"Chapter 446 - 444: Talent Stacking","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-446",446,"\u003Cp>’Not bad, not bad, lucky draw, got the Leopard Sinew Talent on the first try.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi was quite satisfied and chose the third option without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leopard Sinew (Uninitiated 0\u002F5) → Leopard Sinew (Initiated 0\u002F20+1 Jin Gang Thundergrass)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange memory appeared in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the memory, Lou Yi transformed into a normal little leopard, with four elder brothers above him. The five leopard cubs lived carefree under the protection of their parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one day, the parents went hunting and never returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eldest brother took on the task of hunting, acting as both brother and father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the eldest was too young and couldn’t withstand the fierce beasts in the jungle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Often, after catching a small animal with great effort, it would be snatched away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The five siblings were always either starving or barely satisfied, growing extremely malnourished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Desperately hungry, the brothers learned to eat grass like cows, deer, and sheep, but most grasses were inedible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After continuous attempts, they finally found a thick, cactus-like plant without thorns that they could barely swallow, and after eating it, their bodies flushed, fur faintly glowing...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In reality, Lou Yi opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large amount of energy from the heavens and the earth surged into his body, rapidly transforming his physique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially the countless red sinews within, their toughness, elasticity, and strength greatly enhanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A layer of faint silver covered the surface, resembling metallic threads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sinews connected his muscles like threads, making his skin and flesh taut and full of explosive power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leopard Sinew: increases the body’s agility to a certain extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leopard Sinew.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lou Yi activated the talent, all the sinews in his body tightened instantly, even emitting a tense humming sound!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying elastic potential energy was brewing and accumulating, ready to flood like a torrent when needed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid alarming the other Leopard Men, Lou Yi dared not attempt too much, just made a small jump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he could roughly measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now his speed increased by about twenty percent, from 1.5 times the speed of sound to 1.8 times the speed of sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the increase ratio doesn’t look high, it’s indeed quite remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Lou Yi’s speed had long exceeded the human limit, each slight advancement was hard-won.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After killing the smallest Leopard Man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi thought for a moment, took out the Gengjin Axe, and started cleaning off its fur, soon it turned into a bald leopard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to the large pot, where the Bear Demon had already scrubbed the civilized scholar with cold water, preparing to cook him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait a moment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of white light, and something fell into the boiling pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you tossing in?\" the Bear Demon said irritably, \"This is for the kings, how dare you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before finishing the sentence, it sniffed sensitively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An astonishing fragrance wafted from the pot, causing the Bear Demon’s drool to flow like a brook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its eyes were glued to the pot, unable to look away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fragrant, so fragrant...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blood and flesh of Leopard Men, only a step away from Demon General, contained abundant essence, extremely nourishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demons are naturally adept at devouring flesh to enhance strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the temptation was obvious for a common Little Demon like the Bear Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s taste the fragrance first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi transformed into a white-haired ape, deftly grabbed a piece of white meat from the iron pot, and tossed it to the Bear Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s... not right, if the kings find out...\" The Bear Demon hesitated despite drooling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t say, I don’t say, who would know?\" Lou Yi sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do it!\" The Bear Demon quickly stuffed the meat into its mouth, finding it chewy, the tastiest food of its life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the Bear Demon’s body turned red and bloated, steam billowing from its body, unable to maintain balance, looking rather tipsy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the Leopard Man’s nourishing flesh, rich in essence, that it struggled to digest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out! Let me take over!\" Lou Yi wanted to drive it away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you manage?\" The Bear Demon hesitated, then saw Lou Yi looking at it, eyes gleaming with a strange light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, take it easy then.\" The Bear Demon was swayed by the Control Talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It genuinely ignored the boiling pot and nearby humans, secretly retreating to a secluded spot for digestion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mercy, Great King!\" The civilized scholar, seeing the Bear Demon leave and a less ferocious-looking white-haired ape, began pleading,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to ancient scripts, humans and apes were family in ancient times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For our shared ancestor’s sake, can the Great King spare us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lou Yi was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We share the same ancestor, killing you indeed seems wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I release you, and the mountains are full of demons, how will you escape?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a chance for negotiation, the scholar was delighted and continued: \"No need to worry, Great King. Not far away lies a hidden cave, we can hide there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether we escape or not, it’s left to fate, our ancestors will protect us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then you must rely on your luck.\" Lou Yi nodded, motioning them to run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Couldn’t believe the white-haired ape was so easily fooled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scholar was overjoyed, neglected clothes, dragging his wife and fleeing naked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi shook his head; such behavior was a disgrace to scholars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned, looking eastward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, a streak of golden light approached, revealing a form before Lou Yi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the fourth of the five Leopard Men, its cultivation also at the peak of Little Demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why isn’t the meat ready? Where’s Bear One?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth King, Bear One felt unwell, asked me to tend the fire.\" Lou Yi, as the white-haired ape, nodded and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leopard the Fourth suspected nothing, approached the pot, and sniffed agilely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s that smell? So fragrant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a newly caught Scholar from the Human Race, tender and delicate. Would Fourth King like a taste first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, let me taste, to ensure my brothers aren’t dissatisfied and reprimand you.\" Leopard the Fourth nodded, considering his elder siblings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet unnoticed, the white-haired ape subtly approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Thud!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leopard the Fourth suddenly felt a pain in its chest, its vision darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi repeated his trick, ambushing with array concealment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Predictably, he eliminated Leopard the Fourth of Little Demon Peak with a single strike, not a sound escaping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Oh?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the Attribute Panel, surprise in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Discovered a collectible item, select one from the following:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Energy 103 points\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slight increase in Wind Affinity\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talent: Leopard Sinew\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Proceed with selection?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leopard Sinew Talent appeared again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can talents stack?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lou Yi encountered this for the first time, after all, few demons possessed talents, and triggering one required certain odds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if affinity can endlessly increase, why not talents?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t think much and selected talent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",1137,"2026-05-30T02:45:59.889Z","2026-06-01T04:30:04.667Z",1,"novelbin.me","4bc77320b368a46157f3dc38b900d7d8680756412291f2be28b801ce97919eba","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-447","becoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-chapter-445",784,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbecoming-a-saint-by-touching-corpses-cover.jpg"]