Bronze Soul-Summoning Bell: My Days Fishing Bodies from the Yangtze

Along the vast Yangtze River lie many secrets and legends unknown to the world. This mother river, which gave birth to Chinese civilization, carries the lifeblood of history in its waters while concealing countless unsolved mysteries. Among them, none are more widely discussed than the ancient legends of the Soul-Subduing Bell.

The Soul-Subduing Bell is said to have been forged from bronze by an ancient master. It conceals mysterious mechanisms and can suppress evil spirits and soothe the souls of the dead. When night falls and all is still, its melodious chime can guide lost souls home, drive away evil spirits in the river, and protect the peace of the surrounding lands. But as time passed, the Soul-Subduing Bell gradually became something found only in legend, and few people ever saw it with their own eyes.

The story takes place in modern times, in a small town on the banks of the Yangtze called Tongling Town. The people here have made their living from fishing for generations, but an unusual profession is also practiced in secret: corpse retrievers. They brave the Yangtze’s waves in search of those who have drowned for one reason or another, helping the dead find their final resting place and bringing comfort to the living. The protagonist is one such corpse retriever. Holding an ancient bronze Soul-Subduing Bell, he embarks on a legendary journey to uncover the secrets of the Yangtze and set restless souls free.