[{"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-438":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},596411,846,"Chapter 438: Five Dragons Essence Blood Forges the Divine Weapon Hes Truly Thriving","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-438",438,"\u003Cp>In the small world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crimson dragon's roar pierced through metal and shattered stone, yet the one locked in a fierce battle with it was merely a young girl with a cloth tied over her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heavy Sword Intent is the essence of the Dragon-Slaying Sword Art. Do not be constrained by mere techniques.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only when your Sword Intent is strong enough can you stand fearless against the dragon's might.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Venerable Teacher fulfilled his duty diligently, having already prepared the teaching materials with insights into martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Princess Little Jiang's immediate progress, Li Mo finally snapped out of his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his gaze inward, observing the miniature figure within his dantian. The Lunar Divine Mark shone particularly brilliantly, as if silently telling him:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Curated by the Joyful Ancestor—try it and you'll know!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the Stone Monkey Divine Mark, his seventh aperture now showed signs of nearing completion, with only the slightest gap remaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder what divine ability I'll gain this time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then Li Mo shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That tiny gap, though seemingly insignificant, would normally take months for an Observation Divine Realm martial artist to bridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might be faster, but only marginally so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp sword cry echoed in his ears, accompanied by the furious roar of the crimson dragon—a roar filled with unmistakable resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Mo looked up, he saw what resembled a sprouting peach blossom branch piercing straight into the dragon's brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon's vertical pupils flickered with a trace of terror before its body dissolved into the power of all living beings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a notification sounded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully invested in 'Jiang Chulong,' teaching her the Dragon-Slaying Sword Art and aiding her in slaying the crimson dragon.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Investment Reward: Crimson Dragon Heartblood.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Crimson Dragon Heartblood]: \"The essence blood from the heart of a crimson dragon. Can be used for alchemy, martial arts refinement, or forging weapons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: If you forge a weapon using the heartblood of five dragons—crimson, yellow, white, black, and golden—an unexpected surprise awaits.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Forging a weapon with five dragon heartbloods?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo was stunned. Where did this system pick up such a bad habit of speaking?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What exactly is the surprise? Couldn’t you just say it clearly?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be the creation of a divine weapon? He already had Hammer Treasure, but he was still missing a divine sword...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teacher, I... I did it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Little Jiang's eyes behind the cloth were brimming with excitement as she dashed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Venerable Teacher calculated that Jiang Chulong had defeated the crimson dragon much faster than when she had taken down the Golden Crow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This proved that the little princess's combat talent was inherently exceptional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No lessons today. Go rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... I still have a question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong hesitated, curiosity gnawing at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know... what surprise Brother Li Mo prepared for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The timid princess couldn't hold back her eagerness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo thought for a moment. \"It's something that will let you remove the cloth without your eyes being harmed by sunlight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wow...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong left the small world in high spirits, heading off to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Li Mo sat by the bed, regulating the nearly overflowing soul energy in his apertures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oddly enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The peaks of the Qingyuan Sect outside had begun melting to varying degrees. Elder Hanhe's words held some truth after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo woke up early—or rather, he hadn't slept at all. Though he didn’t need to visit the Divine Weapon Peak today, he still headed straight to the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're about to break through again?\" Tian Miao, passing by, raised an eyebrow in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had been wondering if she might catch up to him in the next Hidden Dragon Ranking, given her own gains from the Cloud Dream Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it seemed hopeless...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe. Who knows? It might happen accidentally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo replied casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t trying to boast—his genuine breakthroughs could be counted on one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You shouldn’t say that outside.\" Tian Miao clenched her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll get beaten up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo chuckled, heating the steamer without a care. \"No worries. Plenty of people will want to beat me up in the future. A few more words won’t change that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you see your own destiny?\" Tian Miao frowned. Even she couldn’t decipher Li Mo’s fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nope.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo shook his head. \"Do you think Ice Block could become the top beauty on the Hundred Flowers Ranking someday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Miao scowled. \"You can drop the word 'could.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. So naturally, many will want to kill me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Qin Yuzhi walked into the kitchen, bleary-eyed. Spotting Li Mo, she paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you... dual cultivate with Little Ice last night?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? What? I can’t hear you over the clattering!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo shook the pan noisily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yuzhi and Tian Miao fell silent. This was clearly an \"accident on purpose.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned to look at the cold and aloof Sword Fairy practicing her forms in the courtyard at dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She too...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was on the verge of a breakthrough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, she was even closer than Li Mo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Li Mo’s Indomitable Battle Intent could only be honed through combat, unlike the convenience of observing the Jade Phoenix Divine Form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Tian Miao, your divination was spot-on. You’ve mastered the Yantian Sect’s arts well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yuzhi couldn’t help but sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before even getting married, she’s already bringing him fortune. Imagine what’ll happen after...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tian Miao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Technically, nicknames weren’t her decision—she could only offer suggestions. The final version on the Hidden Dragon Ranking was up to her master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But lately, having eaten his food and accepted his favors, she had planned to subtly hint to her master about tweaking Li Mo’s nickname.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it seemed unnecessary—at least \"Wife-Fortune Battle Soul\" could stay...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time flew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My apertures are full.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glow of the Jade Phoenix Divine Form in the chamber dimmed once more. Ying Bing sat by the bed, waiting quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To better merge the Lunar Divine Intent with the Hundred Avians Phoenix Form, preparations had to begin upon entering the seventh aperture—both had to break through together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she waited for Li Mo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strangely enough, breakthroughs during dual cultivation were smoother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was close too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pro Gamer Ice Block decided to carry him along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he misbehaves again this time...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing’s gaze darkened as she picked up Moonlit Yin, fingers gliding along the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm. She’d hang Moonlit Yin by the bed later...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she thought this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Notification: Seven days remaining until the next ranking.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Punishment for the loser: Plant forty-nine strawberries.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So fast...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing murmured to herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Li Mo stepped into the chamber and immediately spotted the Sword Fairy cradling her breathtaking divine sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ice Block, why are you holding your sword?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing lowered her eyes briefly before replying coolly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Yue said she wants a friend too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You carry Hammer Treasure with you all the time, don’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1181,"2026-05-30T17:19:00.270Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.286Z",1,"novelbin.me","239bc0feff00e26b50b13067046aebc52d6432d8270d8c65be2f61e8651141cc","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-439","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-437",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]