[{"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-377":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},596650,846,"Chapter 377: The Mirage Spirit Pearl, Sharing the Moons Beauty","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-377",377,"\u003Cp>The Li Residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The winter sun was about to sink into the Clearwater River, its fading light casting a breathtaking rosy hue over the vast expanse of Qinghe County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bathed in the twilight, the Li Residence seemed renewed as the family gathered for dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dalong, who had just returned from the Ying family's old estate, recounted his earlier investigation with lingering fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That disaster beast was truly horrifying. Initial assessment suggests it was at least a sixth-rank disaster beast. When we arrived, its body was riddled with sword wounds—it must have died just last night.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixth-rank? Thank goodness it's dead... But who killed it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a small county like Qinghe, Li Dalong, as the county captain (equivalent to a police chief), was only at the Inner Breath Realm. A disaster beast equivalent to a human's Inner Landscape Realm would have been catastrophic if it had gone berserk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I find it strange too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Dalong shook his head, vividly describing the scene:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Old Li had to admit that his son was far more authoritative in martial arts than he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo glanced at the ice block (Ying Bing), whose snow-white cheeks moved slightly as she chewed, and cleared his throat:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Probably some peerless expert who dislikes worldly troubles. They dealt with it, then vanished without a trace—leaving no name behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A swordmaster of that caliber in Qinghe County... I don’t think we have anyone like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who says we don’t?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo was the first to object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just then, Ying Bing picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork rib and placed it in his bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who, then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly—your one and only son! I was this close to becoming the Sword Hero of Hengyun, just a tiny bit away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The self-proclaimed \"Sword Immortal\" Li pointed his thumb at himself with a dramatic flourish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both parents rolled their eyes in perfect unison, their expressions dripping with skepticism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yantian Sect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I could kill you a thousand times and it still wouldn’t be enough!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young \"Little Overlord\" Li silently thanked his lucky stars that he wasn’t some protagonist from a power fantasy novel—otherwise, with a grudge this big, he’d have to wipe out an entire sect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back to the matter at hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo set down his chopsticks and spoke seriously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, Mother, I need to make a trip soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s almost New Year’s—where to?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Purple Sun Prefecture. I haven’t returned to my sect since coming back from the Southern Border. I should pay my respects to my teachers and let them know I’m safe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh ho, look at you, all grown up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>See, Young Li wasn’t the type to lie to his parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But how could he possibly tell them the truth—that he wasn’t going to visit his sect, but to pull off a scam, and that his target was the notoriously ruthless Demon Sect?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing’s delicate brows furrowed slightly as she glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After dinner, Li Mo returned to his room. Remembering he had an unclaimed investment reward, he summoned the system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully invested in ‘Ying Bing,’ resolving her nightmare.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have an unclaimed investment reward.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bless me, Ice Block.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Young Li indulged in a little superstition before opening the reward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is what they call \"clutching at the Ice Block’s leg in desperation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rewards from Ice Block were always top-tier, but they weren’t necessarily useful in a pinch...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Investment Reward: Mirage Divine Pearl]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Mirage Divine Pearl]: \"This pearl can simulate all manner of phenomena—even cultivation realms—allowing the host to appear 360° flawlessly cool and awe-inspiring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your imagination determines how powerful you look. (Note: It’s purely cosmetic.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recommended for use only after gaining some experience in showing off, lest you fail to impress and end up humiliated...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo summarized the description in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This thing was basically a special effects generator for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thumb-sized orb materialized in his palm. Though small, it seemed to contain swirling twilight, radiating an otherworldly aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It can even alter cultivation realms?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Concentrating, Li Mo felt a surge of energy erupt from within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inner Landscape!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outer Landscape!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Law Body!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Palm Mystic!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ascent stopped at the Palm Mystic Realm—the highest he’d seen was Divine Monk Huaikong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Celestial Passage Realm above it? He’d never even encountered it, so he couldn’t fake it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yikes, this feeling... so overpowering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo clenched his fist, then shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how flashy the special effects were, they were still fake. His actual strength hadn’t changed a bit. Fool others all you want, but don’t fool yourself...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, this treasure was undeniably miraculous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless someone actually fought him, no one would see through the illusion. Perfect for his needs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door suddenly swung open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo looked up to see Ying Bing standing at the threshold, backlit by the fading twilight, her sword cradled in her arms. Her gaze was cool yet intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment she realized the Palm Mystic aura was coming from Li Mo, her suspicion turned to confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ice Block?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I just clutched at your leg for luck. Worked like a charm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dispelling the Palm Mystic aura, Li Mo held up the Mirage Divine Pearl and explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Simulating auras and phenomena...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing stepped inside, glanced toward Li Dalong and his wife in the distance, then closed the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re planning to use this to deceive the Summoning Demon Sect again, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staring at Ice Block’s calm face, Li Mo leaned back slightly, his heart skipping a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t said a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she seemed to know exactly what he was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ice Block, do you have some kind of superpower? Like mind-reading?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"‘Heart’s Insight’? The Buddhist sect has martial arts like that, but I’ve never practiced them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then how did you know I wasn’t actually going to Qingyuan Sect in Purple Sun Prefecture...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because you didn’t ask me to come with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mirror-like eyes bore into him, making him squirm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo sighed in defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wasn’t hiding it from you on purpose. It’s just that the Summoning Demon Sect is mainly testing me this time. I can handle it alone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing said softly, \"I can help.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But bringing another person means more risk. The people coming this time aren’t like the Beast Hall Master from last time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he noticed her lips pressing together and quickly added sternly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t call me ‘little rascal.’ Not even ‘little brother.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t sure he could resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing studied him for a moment before speaking again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, I won’t go with you. Release your spiritual sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now? Are we dual-cultivating?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. I’ve gained new insights into the Moon Divine Intent, and combined with Phoenix Cries in Heavenly Marsh, I’ve created a martial art somewhat similar to ‘Heart’s Insight.’\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When did you create this?\" Li Mo’s head was practically sprouting question marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his martial arts comprehension, creating new techniques wasn’t this easy—unless it was hammer-related.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"????\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Ying Bing taught him the method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It really might have been freshly invented, because it seemed tailor-made for the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prerequisite for using it was that both had to possess Moon Divine Intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once activated, it was as if they had opened a full-fledged video call. Using the moon as a medium, the two could connect their spiritual consciousness across any distance, transcending space itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could even see what the other saw and hear what the other heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, there were limitations—it could only be used at night when the moon was visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ice Block, have you named this martial technique yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo gazed at the moon climbing the night sky and asked without thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about 'Sharing the Moonlight'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo exhaled softly, his confidence growing as he smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing's eyes flickered slightly, and she gave a faint nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She, too, turned her gaze to the moon. Tonight’s moonlight would likely be beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wondered if, many years ago, her parents had stood side by side just like this, watching the same full moon rise into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>",1379,"2026-05-30T17:19:00.270Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.286Z",1,"novelbin.me","b2adfaff1ad001769f7d9c233ac6cdf59e447c6068c86687a25813506a72c6bd","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-378","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-376",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]