[{"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-48":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},596571,846,"Chapter 48: This kid is too honest, the ancient bronze celestial book seal","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>Qingyuan Sect, Scripture Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The octagonal structure towered layer upon layer, reaching a staggering height of three hundred meters. Disciples streamed in and out without end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Li Mo appeared at the entrance, countless eyes turned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that the true disciple, Li Mo?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Brother Li is so handsome, especially when he smiles—so gentle, unlike the other aloof true disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That must be the Scarlet Sky Sword at his waist. To obtain a mystic weapon at such a young age, his swordsmanship must be exceptional.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you hear? The Divine Edge Cave’s earth veins erupted prematurely yesterday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now Elder Hanhe has sealed everything below the third level. It’ll be much harder for disciples to obtain mystic weapons in the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even many elders don’t possess mystic artifacts. It was never really something for disciples to begin with.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Hanhe works fast.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The old man may be prideful, but he gets things done.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lost in thought, Li Mo approached the first-floor counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inner sect steward recognized him immediately and flashed a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True Disciple Li, are you here to claim your sect trial reward on the fifth floor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo nodded and handed over his waist token.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... True Disciple Li, the fifth floor only houses mid-tier martial arts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward offered a polite reminder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For inner sect disciples, a suitable mid-tier martial art was a rare treasure. But a true disciple shouldn’t lack such things, right?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo smiled without answering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it struck the steward—Li Mo might be a true disciple, but his master was Elder Shangwu...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, everything made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may select two mid-tier martial arts. Please proceed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steward completed the records swiftly, and Li Mo turned to ascend the stairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second floor of the Scripture Pavilion was just as crowded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lower three floors housed unranked martial arts, along with miscellaneous texts, biographies, and other writings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo didn’t linger, continuing upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the fourth floor, the crowd had thinned considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here, low-tier martial arts were stored, alongside knowledge on alchemy, forging, and taming exotic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the readers here were inner sect disciples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo’s gaze briefly lingered on a section that surprised him—books on cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked one up, skimmed a few lines, and promptly set it back down with a twitch of his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder the Qingyuan Sect’s dining hall food is so terrible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It couldn’t hold a candle to the cookbook he’d obtained through his investment returns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fifth floor was nearly deserted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only disciples who had completed sect missions and accumulated enough contribution points could spend them to access this level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hammer techniques...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo walked to the section dedicated to weapon-based martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tempering Hammer Art... for forging.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tiger’s Roar Hammer... requires a long-handled warhammer. Not suitable...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Li Mo wasn’t the only one who disliked smashing people with hammers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the all-encompassing Scripture Pavilion had barely any hammer techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then again, the martial world had Sword Gods, Blade Sovereigns, and Spear Immortals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When had anyone ever heard of a legendary hammer-wielder?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hammer techniques were already niche.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Meteor Annihilation Hammer\" was a short-handled weapon—niche among niches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A familiar youthful voice called out from nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning, Li Mo saw Murong Xiao waving at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re here to pick a martial art too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo was surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Divine Edge Peak was wealthy and well-stocked. Why would a true disciple need to scavenge the Scripture Pavilion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You misunderstand, Brother Li.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t inform my master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xiao forced a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief explanation and a glance through his Heavenly Destiny Eyes, Li Mo understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Name: Murong Xiao.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Age: 16.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Physique: Howling Serpent Body.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Cultivation: Qi-Blood Realm, Seven Meridians.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Destiny: Blue tinged with gray.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Evaluation: Born of a human father and a shapeshifted flood dragon mother. Kind-hearted but tormented by his bloodline. If he harmonizes the strengths of both lineages, his future is boundless. If he succumbs to their flaws, he will bring calamity.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Recent Events: Afflicted by his bloodline, he has been plagued by intrusive thoughts and nightmares, repeatedly dreaming of his hands drenched in blood. Seeking a mind-calming cultivation technique.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My master still doesn’t know my half-demon bloodline comes from a howling serpent...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xiao sighed, his face lined with worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you came to the Scripture Pavilion alone?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo’s expression turned odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xiao nodded. \"Exactly. If he asks, I don’t want to lie, but I can’t tell the truth either. Better to avoid the topic entirely...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Hanhe was so easygoing—just hint at needing a mind-calming technique, and he’d probably toss you a high-tier manual without a second thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid was painfully honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You might find a technique here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But don’t expect a mid-tier mind art to suppress your bloodline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what should I—huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xiao’s anxious words cut off as Li Mo shoved a manual into his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Golden Bell Shield—a high-tier body-refining martial art.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xiao gaped, utterly lost. Why was Brother Li handing him a body-refining manual?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who said calming the mind requires a mental technique?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo gave the poor boy a look of exasperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This high-tier art originates from the Buddhist tradition. It integrates physical and spiritual cultivation, embodying Buddhist principles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master the Golden Bell Shield, and what fear will you have of intrusive thoughts?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Golden Bell Shield...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xiao’s dim eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon, he fidgeted, fingers twisting his sleeves as hesitation overtook him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t overthink it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo patted the Scarlet Sky Sword at his waist. \"I took a mystic weapon from Divine Edge Peak—far more valuable than a high-tier martial art. Consider this repayment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, it wasn’t just the sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever Li Mo gave something away, the other party might gain, but he always gained more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Divine Edge Peak is Divine Edge Peak. This isn’t repayment...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Li, I owe you yet another great debt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xiao pressed his lips together, overwhelmed with gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this rate, short of bearing children, there was nothing Li Mo could ask that Murong Xiao wouldn’t agree to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When you take on a sect mission outside, be sure to notify me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sect missions...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Qingyuan Sect disciples, including true disciples, were periodically required to complete missions—large or small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was mandatory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if the Qingyuan Sect just stood around doing nothing, no one would uphold its status as the leading sect of Purple Sun Prefecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been considering one recently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll take you up on that offer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo accepted readily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Murong family held considerable influence in Purple Sun Prefecture—a local power. Whatever the mission, their connections would smooth the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll return to study the Golden Bell Shield!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murong Xiao finally broke into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he left, the system promptly chimed in:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully invested in Murong Xiao with a high-tier martial art, aiding him in overcoming his bloodline affliction.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Investment Reward: An Ancient Bronze Tome Seal.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Ancient Bronze Tome Seal]: \"When stamped onto any martial technique, it can deduce, refine, and elevate the technique's grade—capable of raising it to the level of a peerless art.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a treasure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A high-tier martial technique upgraded to a peerless art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he could even choose the type of peerless art!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The feedback from Murong Xiao this time had far exceeded his expectations!\u003C\u002Fp>",1237,"2026-05-30T17:18:59.992Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.286Z",1,"novelbin.me","92607a9b9af6159a6ef2b111033b6eb40680c4fc401b63877a504ac8bae4a4cc","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-49","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-47",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]