Gateway of Immortality-Chapter 447: Selling Corpses

It should have been midday, but Misty Island was even darker than Chaotic Island Waters. Through the dense mist, the vague outline of an island could barely be discerned.

Despite Misty Island being smaller than the large island, it was far more crowded. The streets were narrow, and cultivators rushed about, giving the place an almost claustrophobic feel.

Qin Sang had already changed into a black robe, surveying his surroundings briefly before descending and blending into the bustling crowd. Soon, he arrived at the entrance of a large shop.

"Senior, please come in..."

Inside the shop, several young women stood waiting. They were all only at the Qi Refining Realm, and they showed no surprise at Qin Sang’s appearance.

As soon as he stepped in, one of them enthusiastically approached him, smiling as she guided him into a private chamber, sealing the barrier behind them.

The young woman bowed respectfully and asked, "May I ask if you are looking to purchase or sell any treasures? Our shop offers artifacts, pills, arts..."

Qin Sang was already familiar with this shop. Before she could finish her introduction, he cut her off with a wave of his hand and said in a hoarse voice, "Selling corpses."

With that, he pulled open his Corpse Puppet Pouch, and nine refined corpses flew out, lining up neatly behind him.

The nine refined corpses stood silently in a row. Each of them wore an identical silver mask, concealing their mutilated faces—deliberately disfigured by Qin Sang.

Behind the masks, pairs of pitch-black eyes stared out through the hollow sockets, emanating an eerie glow that sent chills down the spine.

A dense malevolent qi surged from their bodies.

Instantly, the temperature in the private chamber plummeted, an overwhelming yin qi spreading through the air.

These refined corpses were made from the opponents Qin Sang had slain in recent battles. The bodies that remained intact, with their Qihai unscathed, had been refined into malevolent corpses. However, the strongest among them was only at the middle stage of the Foundation Building Realm.

Any refined corpses made from late-stage Foundation Building cultivators, along with the more valuable living corpses, were kept for his own use.

As the war between the two domains dragged on, cultivators rarely traveled alone, especially in the later stages of the conflict. It had become increasingly difficult to find isolated prey. Qin Sang had no intention of revealing his ability to refine corpses.

He could summon one or two in a crisis to save his life, but if he carried them around openly, how would he be any different from the demonic sects?

How would he explain this to his sect?

With so many corpses accumulating in his possession and no immediate use for them, Qin Sang decided to sell off the weaker ones in exchange for cultivation resources.

And there was no better place for such dealings than Misty Island.

Despite the eerie sight of nine refined corpses, the young woman showed little fear. It was as if selling refined corpses was a common occurrence.

And in truth, it was.

In the immortal cultivation world, those who followed the demonic path frequently traded refined corpses, evil spirits, and others, just as puppet masters sold spiritual puppets and beast tamers sold spirit beasts.

To them, refined corpses were simply another commodity.

However, in the Small Cold Domain, few sects specialized in puppet refinement, and those that did lacked significant influence. In contrast, demonic cultivation was flourishing.

The young woman was clearly no stranger to the business. She only paused briefly, surprised that Qin Sang had so many refined corpses to sell.

"Fetch a steward and have them appraise these for me," Qin Sang said casually.

The young woman’s eyes flickered as she scanned the nine refined corpses. Just as she was about to turn and leave to summon a steward, her body suddenly stiffened. A look of surprise and delight flashed in her eyes. She lowered her voice and whispered, "Please wait a moment, Senior."

Then, without hesitation, she rushed out of the room—so hurriedly that she nearly tripped over herself at the door. She even forgot to close it behind her.

Her unusual reaction did not escape Qin Sang’s notice.

His brows furrowed slightly as he turned to study the refined corpses. Their faces had been mutilated, concealed behind masks, and they were all dressed in identical black robes. Even if a Foundation Building expert were here, they wouldn’t be able to recognize them.

There could only be one explanation—Earth Malevolent Qi.

That was the biggest difference between Qin Sang’s refined corpses and those of others. The Heavenly Corpse Sect used Earth Malevolent Qi to refine their corpses, while most demonic cultivators relied on malevolent yin qi to nurture them. fгeewebnovёl.com

Tapping his fingers lightly on the table, Qin Sang’s expression grew contemplative. Before he could make any further decisions, hurried footsteps suddenly echoed from outside.

Qin Sang's expression remained calm as he turned his gaze toward the entrance of the private chamber. A moment later, a round and rotund figure appeared at the door, beaming as he walked in.

Among immortal cultivators, it was rare to see someone so excessively plump—so much so that he barely fit through the doorway.

"Daoist, greetings. I am Bao, the manager of this humble shop."

Manager Bao entered the room, cupping his hands in a respectful gesture. However, due to his excessive weight, all he could manage was a slight nod—there was hardly any visible bowing.

"Manager Bao, I recognize you."

This man should not be underestimated.

Qin Sang returned the greeting and said, "I merely came to sell a few refined corpses, but I did not expect to alarm Manager Bao."

"An old friend!"

Manager Bao smiled as he sat down across from Qin Sang. His gaze swept over the refined corpses standing behind Qin Sang. "Your refined corpses are quite unique. You’ve actually managed to use Earth Malevolent Qi in their refinement. I have never seen another person capable of this, which is why you left such a strong impression on me."

Qin Sang let out a cold snort, his tone displeased. "Is Manager Bao investigating me? Or do you take offense at someone using Earth Malevolent Qi to refine corpses?"

"Not at all, not at all..."

Manager Bao waved his hands repeatedly. "Daoist, please do not misunderstand... Ah! I’ll be straightforward. You have sold refined corpses in this shop before, and that is your private matter—I have never attempted to investigate you. However, some time ago, I happened to come across a malevolent corpse that bore a striking resemblance to your refined corpses—yet it was also quite different. That’s why I wished to ask you for clarification."

Hearing the fat man’s words, Qin Sang immediately understood why he had sought him out. He responded indifferently, "You must be referring to the living corpse I put up for auction?"

"Living corpse! Yes, that living corpse!"

Manager Bao nodded eagerly. "The term fits perfectly! That living corpse possessed significantly more spiritual essence than regular refined corpses—it was truly different!"

Qin Sang chuckled lightly. "Why? Are you interested in living corpses?"

Half a year ago, he had attended an auction on Misty Island and encountered a rare, high-quality spiritual herb that could enhance cultivation. At the time, he was short on funds but was determined to acquire it. In the end, he had no choice but to offer up a living corpse, which ultimately convinced the herb’s owner to trade.

That had been the only time he had ever revealed the existence of a living corpse, yet it had still caught the attention of some keen-eyed individuals.

Manager Bao did not hesitate and admitted outright, inclining his body slightly. "I will be frank. I would like to ask—how many living corpses do you possess? And what is the strength of the most powerful one?"

"Do you not realize that such questions are rather private?"

Qin Sang let out a faint snort before continuing, "However, I will answer you. The refinement process for this kind of living corpse is extremely difficult. I only had that one, and after trading it for the spiritual herb, I no longer have any left. As for its strength, it was about the same as these refined corpses.

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