[{"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-46":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},596569,846,"Chapter 46: Li, with modest family wealth; Mo, the enigma of an ice chunk","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-46",46,"\u003Cp>As Han He's voice faded, Shang Wu immediately responded with a hostile expression, \"Keep him here? Old man, are you trying to steal my disciple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who wants your disciple?! I'm keeping the ancestral divine weapon!\" Han He retorted with unusual firmness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if this matter were brought before the sect leader, he was in the right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And besides... Shang Wu's concerns weren't entirely unfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If a disciple of the Divine Edge Cave gained the recognition of the \"Pangu Calamity Meteor Hammer,\" they would undoubtedly become the next Cave Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Han He, you’re not planning to keep me here forging weapons, are you?\" Li Mo vaguely sensed the underlying intention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wouldn’t do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Staying here every day—how could he continue to... ahem, how could he cling to the Ice Block’s jade-like legs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the True Disciple Li stays here, the Divine Edge Cave will cover all your expenses from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he was prepared to make a hefty investment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, what are you saying? My master is unyielding and principled—how could she abandon her disciple for mere material gains?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, Master?... Master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo spoke righteously, only to turn and see his master’s previously fierce demeanor vanish. Her beautiful eyes glazed over, as if calculating the carefree life of unlimited fine wine and delicacies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He strongly suspected she could already hear the clinking of silver coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Li: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems he underestimated his master’s poverty and money-grubbing tendencies...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo lowered his voice, \"Master, when has the Autumn Water Pavilion ever lacked fine food and wine for you? If I stay at the Divine Edge Cave, who’ll cook for you in the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Edge Cave’s weapons were in high demand, and they indeed made mountains of gold daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it still couldn’t compare to his ability to \"create wealth out of thin air.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he never feared being eaten into poverty—instead, his investments only made him richer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, I’m not that kind of person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beautiful master’s eyes instantly cleared as she nodded seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, you worry too much. This disciple has modest means.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo clasped his hands respectfully toward Han He.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much could you possibly have—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two massive chunks of gleaming metal crashed onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the room’s temperature dropped slightly, as if the metals were absorbing heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han He’s amused expression froze, replaced by deep contemplation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron Essence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One ounce refined from ten thousand pounds of iron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mere trace added to an ordinary weapon could make it slice through hair and cleave metal like mud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These two chunks? Even with the Divine Edge Cave’s Coldflame Spring and all its disciples hammering away until their arms gave out, it’d take three years to produce this much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another muffled sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fist-sized chunk of fiery red metal landed on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han He completely lost his composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inferno Copper Ore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only found where volcanic activity coincided with ore veins, the ore tempered by subterranean flames for millennia—and even then, it required a volcanic eruption to bring it to the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The legendary \"Crimson Sky Sword\" contained this very material.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And you call this... modest means?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man began pondering the origins of Li Mo’s inheritance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Wu was also deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expert who left this legacy—were they perhaps a merchant tycoon in their past life?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or maybe a notorious bandit who plundered immeasurable wealth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This disciple is no blacksmith. These treasures would be wasted in my hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, you are the Purple Sun Prefecture’s most renowned artisan. Only you can bring out their full potential.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Li knew how to sweet-talk an old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han He fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, he sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shang Wu, your disciple has better manners than you. At least I don’t have to worry about him wielding the divine weapon for evil.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Wu: \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring her, Han He turned back and spoke gravely,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Mo, if you can fulfill three conditions, this old man will gladly step aside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder, please name them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo was all ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, if the Divine Edge Cave ever forges a mystic artifact and requires the Pangu Calamity Meteor Hammer, you, as its master, must assist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second, until your strength is sufficient, do not flaunt the divine weapon. Aside from me and your master, no outsiders should know of it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third—do not stain the Founder’s divine weapon with unjust blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He emphasized the last condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only fair.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Li agreed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terms were far more lenient than he’d expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Han He hadn’t mentioned them, he would have done so anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. You may go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han He waved tiredly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The old man’s being unusually agreeable today.\" Shang Wu raised an eyebrow, unaccustomed to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo bowed to Han He and tugged his master toward the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Best not to push their luck after getting such a deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the master and disciple leave, Han He murmured to himself,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The divine weapon has found its master after all... and it’s ended up on the Jade Cluster Peak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shang Wu didn’t get it—her disciple did instead...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How unpredictable fate can be...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the mountain path down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My precious disciple, you’re quite the clever one, aren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Wu narrowed her almond-shaped eyes, one hand on her hip, the other slung over her disciple’s shoulder. She grinned without a shred of dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad, not bad. Tricking Old Man Han He like that—you’re already at sixty, seventy, eighty percent of my level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn’t call it tricking...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being shoulder-hugged by his similarly-sized master, Young Li coughed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph, you even dare to fool your own master?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where’s the hammer? Let me see it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Wu wore an I-know-what-you’re-up-to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo smiled wryly. \"I really can’t take it out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joking aside, just storing it had taken tremendous effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t fully recovered yet—did she expect him to activate the World Seed again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master, do you want me to collapse into a pile of bones right here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ungrateful brat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Wu wrinkled her delicate nose, her pretty face sulking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo: \"......Master, you were seriously considering selling me off earlier, weren’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft... pfft, of course not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Wu averted her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was just a test—to see if your loyalty to the Jade Cluster Peak is unwavering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, you’re guilty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Audacious disciple! Daring to question your master now? Trying to overthrow the natural order?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The master quickened her pace, her crimson robes fluttering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo sighed. \"Master, how about aged Bamboo Green wine and a whole roasted lamb tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Li deployed his ultimate crowd-control skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...How aged?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thirty years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Critical hit!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short while later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Master and disciple returned under the stars, laden with spoils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing open the door, Li Mo spotted a slender figure seated at their usual dining stone table, sipping tea leisurely, a sword resting on her lap, its blade reflecting the moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought you’d gone back to cultivate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I haven’t had dinner yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ice Block stated matter-of-factly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Li fell silent, then looked up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moon was dim, signaling the approaching dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But... it’s almost breakfast time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing also glanced at the moon, her delicate brows knitting in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just what kind of time sense do you have?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who the hell tells time by mealtimes?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo couldn't even muster the energy to complain as he headed off to cook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing lowered her gaze briefly before turning to Shang Wu, her voice soft but deliberate:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened today at the Divine Edge Cave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet another event that had slipped beyond her expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>",1274,"2026-05-30T17:18:59.992Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.286Z",1,"novelbin.me","9fe03467f5ab3cb2654e6849036f640e9cb13f4a6f2b5d65add2aa96bc37dfad","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-47","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-45",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]