[{"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-176":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},596699,846,"Chapter 176: How about we switch players Xiao Li is itching to play","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-176",176,"\u003Cp>On the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A peach blossom branch pressed against the martial artist's throat—just one more inch, and blood would spill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gulp—\" The man swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm sorry... I'm sorry... Did I... scare you...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong hastily withdrew her sword and bowed in apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arena fell silent at first, then erupted into uncontrollable murmurs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Xuan Dan realm martial artist was no nobody—he was a seasoned bounty hunter with extensive experience in the jianghu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, this young girl had ended it with just one strike?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sword Intent?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the high platform, the elders of Hengyun Sword City slammed their hands on the table, their eyes blazing with astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by her age, she couldn’t be more than fourteen or fifteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since ancient times, they had never heard of anyone comprehending Sword Intent at such a young age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, her swordsmanship lacked any trace of artificiality—it was flawless, as if carved by the heavens themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With talent like this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she were to witness the Hengyun Sword Mark...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does she have a master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if she does? There isn’t a single swordmaster in Yunzhou I don’t know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. It’s best if we take her under our wing. If her master objects, we’ll just... reason with him together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders of Hengyun Sword City—all at least Outer Scenery realm—began arguing loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But suddenly, one elder who had remained silent spoke up:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think... I’ve seen her at the Tianshan Sword Manor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Bai, do you want to switch opponents with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cao Mu asked solemnly. He was a sword fanatic who had challenged nearly every young talent in Yunzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to fight her either, but...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jinghong glanced at Li Mo and Ying Bing on the stage, then gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave her to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s some nerve!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Chushu blinked, suddenly viewing Bai Jinghong in a new light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had assumed Bai Jinghong had grown timid and hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turns out, he still had some backbone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Impressive, Chulong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo gave her a thumbs-up before turning to his own opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young, delicate-looking girl stood before him, her eyes sparkling with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang... Jiang Chen, big brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Actually, my name is Li Mo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay, Jiang Chen big brother! Can I... can I have your autograph?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After signing, the girl immediately jumped off the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, at least exchange a few moves!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m here to test my sword against the world, not hold a signing event!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This probably wouldn’t last long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, standing on this stage meant earning the right to enter the Sword Tower and study the Hengyun Sword Mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing’s situation was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It came down to their personalities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In The Tyrannical Empress Falls for Me, Jiang Chen was a gentle, slightly naive scholar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Wuyan, however, was the opposite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s an honor to cross blades with the Snow Moon Empress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if I die in defeat, I’ll have no regrets!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her opponent was a martial artist at the third aperture of Observation Divinity realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke with solemn fervor, as if he truly believed he was facing an empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, she lightly raised her sheathed sword, Tianshuang, gesturing for him to attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was no pushover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he drew his sword, a surging tide-like momentum erupted, his blade gleaming with dazzling variations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone watching would have praised it as \"excellent swordsmanship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Raging Waves Sword Art—a high-tier technique—had been mastered to perfection by this man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Li Mo shook his head slightly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twelve openings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the roaring waves of swordlight—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single cold gleam shot forth, domineering and severe, like divine retribution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This strike made resistance seem unthinkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swordlight dispersed, and the man collapsed to his knees, his face pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drenched in sweat, he finally saw clearly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing’s sword had never left its sheath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the opening stance alone made him feel as if he were facing a deity, shattering his will to fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An opening stance—also called a preparatory gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether this counted as an \"exchange\" was debatable, but one thing was undeniable...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This aloof girl was terrifyingly strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong’s talent was shocking, but Ying Bing’s strength defied all logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of sword energy is this? What kind of sword momentum?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What sword art is she even practicing? It doesn’t seem like a supreme technique...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders slammed the table again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The azurite table groaned, fissures spreading before collapsing entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, they were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also clearly, Outer Scenery experts had quite the grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem... Old Cao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Chushu scratched his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about... we switch?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword fanatic Cao Mu agreed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Then I’ll take on that... Jiang—Li Mo.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Chushu finally exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t have to face Ying Bing or Jiang Chulong—his pride was saved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to him, Bai Jinghong leaned back in his seat, his gaze now filled with reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong, Xiao Bai?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing. By the way... do you have any unfinished business? You can leave it to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Puzzled, Wu Chushu looked up at the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, the white-robed youth seemed tired of signing autographs. He pulled out a wooden board from his spatial artifact, scribbled something, and displayed it:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘100 taels of gold to anyone who challenges me seriously.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘10,000 taels to anyone who defeats me.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Paying for a beating?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd erupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10,000 taels of gold—not silver—was a considerable sum even for Observation Divinity realm martial artists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial artists without backing were always short on funds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s Junior Brother Li doing?\" Shen Yunfei, standing on another stage, frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most fighters aimed to conserve their strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, no one could endure endless wheel battles, and nighttime wouldn’t be enough to recover depleted energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was Li Mo planning the same as him—not aiming to last till the end?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Zhong Zhenyue from a neighboring stage turned to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"100 taels? For real?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jiang—Li Mo, big brother, is your hand sore from signing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been wanting to challenge him! I just couldn’t get a chance earlier!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, pretty boy, I’ll take you on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burly man leaped onto the stage, wielding a halberd, his torso bare and muscles bulging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disciples of the Gangdou Sect believed in fighting like real men!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They despised weakness and pretentiousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gangdou Sect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo recognized his style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, he deduced that this man was a body-refining martial artist. The best way to deal with him would be to go all out with his Extreme Soldier Slaughter Body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahem! The main issue was—it wouldn’t help him improve!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought of playing the role of a swordsman, showing off—no, humbling himself—before all the heroes of Yunzhou... actually excited him a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s right! Tie Qi is my sworn brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man declared proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo smiled, flicked his sleeve with effortless grace, and gestured invitingly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then let us stop when the point is made.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Li itched to draw his sword, his fingers twitching with anticipation!\u003C\u002Fp>",1174,"2026-05-30T17:19:00.270Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.286Z",1,"novelbin.me","44e9f89b4172ca1b9af2d046130caf0f1342e5cde0343cf7474ac3c66057532a","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-177","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-175",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]