[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal":3,"chapter-investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-174":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Investing in the Reborn Empress, She Actually Calls Me ‘Husband’",{"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},596697,846,"Chapter 174: Isnt It Hot to Wear a Mink Coat in Summer Hengyun Sword City","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-174",174,"\u003Cp>\"What do you mean by turning a hobby into a grand pursuit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo leaned back in a tactical retreat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint ripple emanated from the World Seed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pangu Starfall Hammer protested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lately, Li Mo had been focusing solely on sword practice, neglecting the hammer. The weapon's killing edge resonated with grievance—its sharp aura humming in discontent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once there's a hammer trial event, I’ll let you shine and dominate the world!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo made a solemn promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hammer immediately settled down, happily accepting this empty promise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pang of guilt struck him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While lost in thought, Li Mo changed into the robe Jiang Chulong had made for him. The stitching was clumsy but earnest, and the fabric was of the finest quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s be honest—if I call myself a swordsman, who would dare object?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied with his reflection, Li Mo pushed the door open and stepped outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he exited, he saw Jiang Chulong crouched at the courtyard entrance, surrounded by a few scruffy stray cats nibbling at the leftovers she had set out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing footsteps behind her, she turned—and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"L-L-Li... Li Dage... You’re... wearing...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does it look good?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo stood before her, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-yes... like the sun itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the cloth wrappings around her eyes, her dazed gaze reflected the young man’s radiant confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah, where’d you learn such fancy words?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard people... praising my father... the same way...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong stole glances at him, then finally couldn’t resist reaching out to smooth the wrinkles on his robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo ruffled her hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong’s lips parted, but she found herself breathless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of Li Dage making a name for himself in this outfit made her head spin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this how drunk patrons at the tavern felt?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she hadn’t touched a drop...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should get some new clothes too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo noticed Jiang Chulong was still wearing the plain outfit from when they ran the hotpot stall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-no need... I’m happy... with this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clutched the hem of her garment, shaking her head hurriedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll go shopping when we have time. Yunzhou City is bustling—you might find something you like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With... Li Dage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong murmured, already envisioning the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo couldn’t help but chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, his senior brothers and sisters were up as well. Ouyang shoved a stack of silver notes into Li Mo’s hands—royalties from the illustrated book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A quick glance revealed each note was worth a thousand taels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"‘The Domineering Empress Falls for Me’ makes this much money?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is just the first installment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ouyang puffed out his chest, his grin wider than an AK’s recoil, his voice booming with pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Li, you and Junior Sister Ying Bing are my benefactors!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo suddenly remembered the recent influx of \"Beauty Preservation Pills\" from investment returns—all courtesy of Ouyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a door creaked open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rented courtyard fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing stepped out, her sword in hand, draped in an obsidian-feathered cloak that deepened her aura of icy nobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to put it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all respectable cultivators, but standing beside her, they looked like bodyguards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Nine Provinces Summit judged by presence alone, the title of \"Sword Prodigy\" might as well be handed to her outright...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you all coming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing turned at the gate, puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo blinked. \"Ice Block, I’ve got a question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you boiling in that fur in summer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing’s gaze flicked to a certain part of his anatomy, then she wordlessly boarded the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong whispered, \"Li Dage... that’s... not fur...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets teemed with carriages and chatter, a roaring river of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qingyuan Sect’s procession barely stood out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the skies were no quieter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giant eagles and exotic beasts carried riders across the heavens, while swordmasters who had mastered aerial techniques trod upon their blades—sheer, unbridled flair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to grand entrances, every genius had their own signature move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was that Wu Chushu of the Three Heroes of Hengyun, riding his sword just now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Must be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, doesn’t he live in Sword City? Why’s he arriving from outside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s a true swordsman. A hero’s business is none of yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you could ride a sword, you’d do the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs of admiration and envy swirled through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If only I didn’t have to write...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo sighed. His Celestial Eye reflected Wu Chushu’s retreating figure as he jotted notes in his booklet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Wu Chushu]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Age: 25]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bone Structure: Ten Thousand Blossoms Sword Bone]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Realm: Six-Aperture Insight]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fate: Blue tinged with Purple]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Evaluation: Second Seat of Hengyun Sword City in Langya Province. Ranked 74th on the Hidden Dragon Ranking at a young age, titled \"Gentleman of Ten Thousand Blossoms.\"]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Recent Events: Intended to challenge Ying Bing to reclaim Hengyun Sword City’s honor, but suffered a shattered sword heart and demonic doubts.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo paused mid-writing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he wasn’t so envious anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, he pitied the guy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if his Nine Swords of Dugu reached minor or major mastery, he wouldn’t dare claim victory over Ice Block. The only time he’d won with a sword was because of her... weakness. And he’d never seen her expose it since.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shaking his head, he continued recording.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every promising warrior—whether renowned like Wu Chushu or obscure but formidable—was cataloged for potential investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo’s eyes sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A plain-looking young man rode past on a strange beast, his aura utterly unremarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to the Celestial Eye, he was anything but ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Huang Donglai]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Age: 25]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bone Structure: None]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Realm: Five-Aperture Insight]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Fate: Blue tinged with Purple]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Evaluation: Possesses a mystical pearl that deconstructs martial techniques. Low-key and diligent, he trained in obscurity for ten years in his hometown before venturing out.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Recent Events: First duel outside ended in defeat against Jiang Chulong, convincing him he was still trash, so he retreated to train harder...]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo: \"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a \"Sword God of Ten-Mile Slope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re this cautious, at least spar a few more times before giving up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After more note-taking, Li Mo mused aloud,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our Eastern Wasteland Domain has no shortage of geniuses, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite a few,\" Ying Bing agreed, resting a hand on Frost Sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Odd, isn’t it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was once the capital of Great Shang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fair point.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo nodded. A fallen dynasty’s heartland, now faded—yet still fertile ground for talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, they arrived at Hengyun Sword City’s gates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The venue nestled between mountain and water, with ten dueling platforms awaiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elder with a sword strapped to his back clasped his hands in greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Step onto the stage as a challenger. The victor claims the platform.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three days later, those who still stand upon the stage as champions shall be deemed to have passed the Trial of Blades.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1138,"2026-05-30T17:19:00.270Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.286Z",1,"novelbin.me","56f06da137520bdf6aec9664c4c100f9cd896d4f110ee95a62f5c324e5391013","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-175","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-173",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]