Chu Xuan became even more interested upon hearing this.
“Boss Zhao?
Who’s that?”
Tang Hu was taken aback, but he immediately replied, “Boss Zhao is the leader of the largest organization in Donghu City, the Spirit Hound Gang.
Zhao Hong, Boss Zhao!”
Chu Xuan nodded.
“Tell me everything about the surrounding situation.”
Tang Hu didn’t dare to refuse and recounted everything he knew in detail.
Chu Xuan nodded slightly.
“Not bad.”
Tang Hu smiled obsequiously.
“Big brother, please, for the sake of my brother-in-law’s Face and seeing how cooperative I’ve been, could you give me a chance to live?”
Chu Xuan smiled.
“What I meant was, your physique is quite good, just right to be used as Materials for my Corpse Refining.”
Tang Hu froze.
Corpse Refining?
Before he could even react.
The Blood Steel Wire in Chu Xuan’s palm suddenly lunged forward, instantly binding his hands and feet.
Tang Hu struggled desperately to break free, only to find that this blood-red worm was harder than steel wire; he couldn’t escape no matter what.
“Big brother, you…
what are you doing?!” he cried out in terror.
“Refining a corpse.
You’re strong and sturdy, perfect for Corpse Refining.”
Chu Xuan busied himself preparing the medicinal liquid.
“In a moment, I’ll draw out all your resentment, and you’ll become a rock-hard Corpse Soldier.”
The method he was using was a secret Corpse Refining technique called the “Vajra Corpse Refining Method,” which came from the Corpse Puppet Sect.
However, the Corpse Puppet Sect hadn’t been very successful and was wiped out long ago by a coalition of righteous Sects.
Most of its Legacy fell into the hands of righteous Sects, while a small portion was absorbed by the Wuji Sect.
Regardless of which Corpse Refining method was used to create a Yin Corpse.
The lowest level of Yin Corpse was called a Corpse Soldier.
Above that were Corpse Generals, Corpse Commanders, Corpse Kings, and so on.
A Corpse Soldier corresponded to the Qi Refinement Stage.
A Corpse General corresponded to the Foundation Establishment Stage.
And so on for the rest.
Each Realm was divided into nine levels, which also corresponded one-to-one with a Cultivator’s Realm.
However, Yin Corpses refined through different methods each had their own unique characteristics.
For instance, the Vajra Corpse Refining Method focused on tempering the Physical Body.
Once refined, such a Corpse Soldier would be impervious to blades and spears, possessing immense strength, enough to rival a Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator.
Chu Xuan had found it difficult to refine one before, mainly because the process took too long and was prone to accidents.
He also couldn’t stay in one place for too long, which is why he had to give up on the idea of Corpse Refining.
Chu Xuan took a large barrel out of his Storage Pouch and poured various medicinal liquids into it.
Then, he threw the elaborately bound Tang Hu inside.
Even his head was completely submerged.
Tang Hu’s voice gradually faded away.
Afterward, Chu Xuan solemnly sliced open his palm, forced out two drops of Essence Blood, and let them fall into the barrel.
His Face turned slightly pale.
Essence Blood was no ordinary blood.
Even though he cultivated the Blood Refining Spirit Snatching Manual, which accelerated the condensation of Essence Blood, this was not something that could be gathered in just a day or two.
“Now, I just need to wait.”
“According to the records of the ‘Vajra Corpse Refining Method,’ I should see results in three days at most.”
Chu Xuan lay on a nearby lounge chair, stuffing his mouth with canned tuna.
This was something he had found while searching for zombies earlier, and it hadn’t expired yet.
“Damn, modern industrial food is actually delicious.”
“What kind of stuff was I eating back at the Wuji Sect?
It was so bland it was driving me crazy.”
Chu Xuan sighed toward the sky.
After many years, he was finally eating food fit for a human again.
Three days later.
Chu Xuan waited expectantly by the large barrel.
Looking at this pitch-black, rock-hard big fellow.
Compared to before, the man’s body had expanded by another size.
Fine bone armor had even grown on his chest, joints, back, and other areas.
Its defensive performance was astounding.
Chu Xuan took out a throwing knife and slashed at it, but it only left a faint mark.
He was overjoyed.
He knew he had succeeded.
The Yin Corpse before him had already reached the rank of Corpse Soldier, equivalent to a Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator.
“I just wonder what this Yin Corpse’s Aptitude is.”
Chu Xuan thought to himself.
Yin Corpse Aptitude was divided into four grades: Top, High, Medium, and Low.
The better the medicinal liquid, the higher the Yin Corpse’s Aptitude.
A Top Grade Yin Corpse could master four Spells as soon as it was refined.
A High Grade Yin Corpse would only have three Spells.
Medium Grade and Low Grade Yin Corpses had even fewer, with only two and one respectively.
When Chu Xuan was still at the Wuji Sect, he heard that a Golden Core Old Ancestor had been extremely lucky back when he was in the Qi Refinement Stage to refine a Top Grade Yin Corpse that was born with four Spells.
It was precisely by relying on that Top Grade Yin Corpse that the Golden Core Old Ancestor was able to advance step by step on the Great Dao of cultivation and eventually reach the Golden Core Stage.
Chu Xuan immediately took out a small pitch-black tower.
This tower was called the Corpse Nurturing Tower.
The Corpse Nurturing Tower was a Magical Artifact specifically used for collecting and nurturing Yin Corpses.
All Corpse Nurturing Towers came with a built-in Appraisal Spell that could identify a Yin Corpse’s Aptitude and Realm.
Chu Xuan’s Corpse Nurturing Tower was something he had bought at a low price from a frustrated middle-aged Disciple; it was only a Low Grade Magical Artifact.
This tower had no offensive or defensive capabilities; it was only used to house Yin Corpses.
He always kept it on him, just in case.
Now was the time to use it.
With a thought, Chu Xuan pulled the Corpse Soldier inside.
The Yin Qi inside the Corpse Nurturing Tower was abundant.
The Corpse Soldier became exceptionally excited upon entering and immediately began gulping down the Yin Qi.
Chu Xuan injected a strand of spiritual energy to activate the Appraisal Spell.
A beam of black light shone upon it.
A trace of golden light immediately rose from its crown.
Chu Xuan was surprised.
“A Medium Grade Yin Corpse?
A Level 2 Corpse Soldier?
Not bad at all!”
For his first time refining a corpse, and with fairly ordinary medicinal liquid, he had actually produced a Medium Grade Yin Corpse.
He was truly lucky.
Chu Xuan continued to use the Appraisal Spell.
He soon learned what the Yin Corpse’s two Spells were.
Bloodlust Spell and Golden Light Incantation.
The so-called Bloodlust Spell allowed it to instantly enter a bloodthirsty state, causing its combat power to skyrocket.
The downside was that it only lasted for fifteen minutes.
After using it, it would fall into a weakened state for ten hours.
As for the Golden Light Incantation, as the name suggested, it covered the body in golden light upon casting, strengthening its defense.
With these two Spells working together, this Corpse Soldier was essentially a standard tank.
Although it was only a Level 2 Corpse Soldier, equivalent to a Cultivator at the second level of Qi Refinement.
Once it cast both Spells simultaneously, it would likely be able to hold its own against a Cultivator at the fourth level of Qi Refinement for a while.
Whether used as bait to draw enemy fire or to protect him during an escape, it would be very useful.
Chu Xuan felt refreshed.
This apocalyptic planet was indeed a good place.
In just three days, he already had a Corpse Soldier as a trump card.
Compared to three days ago, his overall strength had increased by at least double.
“It’s a pity that Materials for refining Yin Corpses are hard to come by, otherwise I would definitely refine another one.”
Chu Xuan smacked his lips.
He gave a casual wave.
The Corpse Soldier respectfully approached him, awaiting his command.
This was the effect of the two drops of Essence Blood he had added to the medicinal liquid earlier.
As long as the Corpse Soldier was well-fed, it would always follow his orders and would not turn on him.
“A Level 2 Corpse Soldier is more than enough to sweep through this mall.”
“I’ll leave it to you.”
Chu Xuan waved his hand and lay back down on the lounge chair with an air of composure.
The Corpse Soldier let out a low growl and immediately darted out.
The next moment, terrifying roars and the sound of tearing flesh echoed through the mall.
Then came the clattering sounds of various objects colliding.
Chu Xuan, unfazed by it all, ate his canned food while flipping through his ancient texts, feeling relaxed and comfortable.
For a demonic Cultivator, isn’t the whole point to be free and unfettered?