Corpse Retrievers primarily operated in the treacherous sections of rivers, where boats were simply unable to navigate the perilous waters like those in the Sanmenxia Gorge. The Corpse Retrievers had no choice but to rely on bamboo rafts or small boats, yet their most important asset was their skill. Accustomed to the local way of life, they could even easily survive and retrieve items from those dangerous rivers.
The existence of the Corpse Retrievers has a long history and has even been specifically reported on in stories about their lives. As their profession involves retrieving bodies, it's inevitable that they're shrouded in mystery, with rumors that they have magical abilities, such as seeing the ghosts in the water or talking with the people who died there. Most people regard these stories as sensational knowledge and don't take them seriously, ultimately viewing corpse retrieval as nothing more than a means of survival.
