[{"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-308":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},596731,846,"Chapter 308: Your hands are so cold.","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-308",308,"\u003Cp>The vast training ground was filled with thousands of soldiers, yet an eerie silence hung in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Whale's Breath Coral Stones, typically used in military formations, were present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good heavens, these things are connected to the earth's veins—they can withstand impacts up to the ninth layer of the Inner Scenery Realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you not see it earlier? The coral stones turned red! That means Young Hero Li's formation strike just now reached the strength of the Outer Scenery Realm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"An Observation Divine Realm cultivator delivering an Outer Scenery-level strike... this is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bravo!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd of ten thousand erupted in cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the commander's platform, Zhong Zhenyue and Zhong Ling held their breaths, their eyes fixed on the scene with a mix of admiration and longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid the snowstorm on the training ground, the young man stood valiantly at the forefront of the army, like a deity descended from the heavens.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will we ever be like that?\" Zhong Ling murmured, biting her lip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re far from their level,” Zhong Zhenyue replied, his voice tinged with envy and self-doubt. “Forget everything else—even though we grew up together, we don’t have half the understanding they share.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Ling ventured hesitantly, \"Then... maybe we should start by building rapport.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhong Zhenyue froze, his mind involuntarily replaying Li Mo’s words from last night:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If your older sister wasn’t really your sister... would you still think of her as one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it... why did Zhong Ling look nothing like him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qu Sheng laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone, bring forth my Snowstride Dragonsteed! Escort Young Hero Li back to the commander's platform!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, sir!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defense Captain Wu Lang personally led the horse into the formation to retrieve Li Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the military formation gradually stilled, the young man stood tall and unyielding amidst the armored soldiers, basking in their reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This feels incredible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder protagonists in novels loved showing off in front of crowds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only regret was that he wasn’t in full battle attire—that would’ve made the moment perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, sensing the increasingly perfected divine essence of the Stone Monkey’s divine pattern within his dantian, Li Mo decided this minor imperfection wasn’t worth fretting over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Seventy-Two Transformations had reached completion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next was the Somersault Cloud—once mastered, his greatest weakness, speed, would be remedied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And after that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wouldn’t he be able to use the Gilded Creation Seal to evolve the Wukong Seeking Dao Diagram into a Divine Form of the Great Dao?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excitement surged through him, and he clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the general’s personal steed. Please mount up, Young Hero Li.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Lang presented a snow-white stallion, its coat flawless, with silver scales covering its joints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo swung himself onto the horse, though his expression was tenser now than when he’d been at the heart of the formation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horses are so hard to ride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re nowhere near as easy as riding a person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the crowd chose to overlook his discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man was already handsome and radiant, having just led the army with unmatched valor. Now, astride this rare and noble steed, who wouldn’t praise him as a dashing hero in his prime?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Hero Li!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone shouted first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the entire training ground echoed with his name, a thunderous roar of admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if a legendary champion had returned triumphant, riding upon clouds of seven colors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the hoofbeats drew near, Ying Bing lifted her gaze slightly, her eyes fixed on his approaching figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She set aside her guqin, gently ruffling Hu Zi’s head, a mysterious glimmer flickering in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"General Frost Fairy musters troops—the more, the better?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing paused while holding the big-headed doll figurine and murmured softly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A wife-blessing battle soul, bravest of the brave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Li Mo, whose horsemanship wasn't great to begin with, nearly fell off his steed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at the command platform, the generals couldn't help but shower him with praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qu Sheng even proposed presenting him with the snow-white warhorse \"Treading Snow White Dragon\" as a token of gratitude for his contributions to the Greenwood Barracks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Li declined politely, claiming he already had a better mount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmmmm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Somersault Cloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though riding a cloud to charge through battlefields seven times might seem peculiar, it's still more normal than riding a horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, dusk approached as the sun finally emerged from behind the clouds after hiding all day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fading light painted the thin snow with a hazy glow, creating a canvas that vividly reflected the exotic charm of Greenwood City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their carriage departed from the still-bustling Greenwood Barracks, where training continued under bright lanterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The system still has many unreceived rewards.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Haven't even had time to comprehend the Somersault Cloud yet.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo lay in the carriage as waves of exhaustion washed over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how strong his physique was, bearing forty units of armor and weapons inevitably left him feeling drained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This weariness wasn't just physical - his battle spirit felt equally exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely spent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, the \"ice block\" (Ying Bing) sat with lowered lashes, her flawless countenance mirroring the twilight-kissed snow outside the window as she penned her insights on military formations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scratching of her brush blended harmoniously with the crunching sound of carriage wheels on snow, creating a peaceful atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo's mind went blank, unwilling to think about anything else as he simply watched her quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If only we had Mistflower Eternal Spring here too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing glanced outside - after all, the hot springs were back at Qingyuan Sect, not here - and replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bathing during light snowfall should be quite pleasant.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bathing... our room's tub seems quite spacious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo figured with some rare ingredients added, that tub could roughly pass as a budget version of Mistflower Eternal Spring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could try it when they returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing gave no indication of having heard, continuing to write without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though tomorrow Qu Sheng might find himself scratching his head in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of formation was this \"Li Mo Formation\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what military tactic was this \"Bathing Momentum\"?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, Brother Li!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they approached the tavern, they spotted the sugar painting stall again. Today few children gathered around it - only the vendor's grandson Hu Zi remained, who immediately noticed their ringleader.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, did you just come from Greenwood Barracks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure did.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was so lively there today! They say geniuses from the Hidden Dragon Ranking were participating in military drills. Did you see them? Were they impressive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad. Slightly better looking than Wu Lang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"??\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo glanced at the sugar painting stall and asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Business slow today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, it's too cold - the sugar keeps freezing before we can shape it. Grandpa went home to store the sugar properly, leaving me to watch the stall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Zi pouted, clearly disappointed about missing the barracks excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why not sell sugar balls instead? Roll the sugar into balls wrapped in paper, sell them cheaper.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? How come neither Grandpa nor I thought of that? Brother Li, you're a genius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they were close to the tavern anyway, Li Mo got out of the carriage, enthusiastically discussing the making of sugar pills with Hu Zi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the young boy knead the sugar pills, Ying Bing's eyes flickered with helplessness before she lowered her gaze to review the military formation strategy she had just drafted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after just one glance, she froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To form the Li Mo Formation and achieve the \"bathing posture,\" the most critical element was... imported sugar...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing's serene eyes momentarily glazed over in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What had she written?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How had the system's punishment ended up in her notes??\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she sat there dazed, Li Mo laughed loudly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha, our first sugar pill is ready!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, you're amazing!\" Hu Zi showered him with praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo smirked, remembering that the \"ice block\" (Ying Bing) seemed to have a sweet tooth—though she’d never admit it, she’d finished an entire sugar figurine that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he climbed back into the carriage and pressed the sugar pill into her palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Freshly made, the sugar pill was still warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she put it in her mouth, it would surely melt quickly, turning into sweet, stretchy syrup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at the pill, Ying Bing’s lashes trembled slightly—she might have just realized why her military strategy had turned into such a mess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your hands are freezing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo frowned and casually tucked her slender, pale fingers—along with the sugar—into his pocket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Please support with power-ups OrZ.)\u003C\u002Fp>",1442,"2026-05-30T17:19:00.270Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.286Z",1,"novelbin.me","c4e419deb3432646a53dc3b57e89f61a866f7334a976dca9f014ec5321fb06de","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-309","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-307",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]