[{"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-49":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},596572,846,"Chapter 49: \"Twelve Strikes to Calm the Storm\": Ying Bings Terrifying Progress","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-49",49,"\u003Cp>\"Last time, investing in Murong's Six-Rune Serenity Pill was comparable in value to a superior martial art.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this time, the reward is the Ancient Bronze Tome Seal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A permanent solution is better than a temporary fix, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo rubbed the small bronze seal in his palm thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He resumed his search on the fifth floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Superior martial arts were already scarce here, and hammer techniques were even rarer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, after half an hour, he actually found something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'Twelve Hammers to Quell the Storm.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo brushed off the thick layer of dust on the manual and read its name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It contained twelve forms, and when mastered, a single strike could shake the earth and mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If refined to perfection and with sufficient personal cultivation, could it rival a single punch from his master?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo glanced at the missing chunk of the Divine Edge Peak, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flipped further through the manual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only to discover...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This martial art is only two-thirds complete?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The techniques abruptly ended at the eighth form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Young Li fell into deep contemplation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he still took the manual and headed downstairs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mainly because he had no other choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d just have to take it back and figure things out later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the first floor, the same inner sect deacon was still there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Li, have you made your selection?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Please record it for me, Senior Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo handed over the manual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deacon took the manual and raised his brush to log it, but paused when he saw the name:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior Brother Li, this is a hammer technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave a pointed look at the sword hanging from Li Mo’s waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was common knowledge in the sect that this true disciple had obtained Chi Xiao, a blade rivaling the Frostblade, from the Divine Edge Cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, like many others, he assumed Li Mo—though perhaps not on par with Junior Sister Ying Bing—was at least the conventional kind of \"sword prodigy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Ying Bing was terrifying. Swords would line up to pledge allegiance to her with a mere gesture, defying all logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo, who’d passed Chi Xiao’s trial through sheer swordsmanship, fit their idea of a genius far better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, a sword prodigy had picked a hammer manual?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t choose wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Other mountains' stones can polish jade. I already have sword techniques; studying other martial arts might help me gain insights by analogy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other mountains' stones can polish jade?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was polishing jade from another continent entirely...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This manual is incomplete, but it still counts as one of your selections, Junior Brother Li. Are you sure?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deacon reminded him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I’ve considered it carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well. Please return it within a month, and remember—no unauthorized sharing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his resolve, the deacon said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, at the Qingyuan Main Peak’s sword training grounds...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing stepped across the threshold, her plain robes as cold and pristine as the blade in her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she entered, several gazes locked onto her like rare treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Frostblade has found its master after 400 years—a perfect match indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Bufan marveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Jing, dusty from travel but beaming, added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The last time an arcane weapon chose a master was fifty years ago. Now, two arcane blades—the Frostblade and Chi Xiao—have done so simultaneously. And such legendary swords, no less!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remarkable. Truly remarkable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come now, Han He, don’t sulk. Arcane weapons in the Divine Edge Cave are meant to be used. Besides, a treasured sword deserves a hero. They’ve found worthy masters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Han He had been silent since entering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others assumed his conflicted expression stemmed from reluctance to part with the weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve all sung enough praises. This old man isn’t one for flattery, so I’ll spare the platitudes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han He shot Xue Jing a glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Divine Edge\" in \"Divine Edge Peak\" had literally been carved away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough. Let us old folks witness for ourselves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just what kind of talent could make arcane weapons vie for their allegiance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shangguan Wencang’s gentle voice broke in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of sword light flooded the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wind from nowhere sent pear blossoms swirling down around the training grounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The onlookers instinctively narrowed their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Petals, stirred by the sword’s movements, began drifting—sometimes scattering, sometimes converging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When dispersed, they were deceptively beautiful, hiding lethal intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When gathered, their chill grew oppressive, radiating dominance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, every petal shattered into ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s already grasped a sliver of sword intent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed. Even the creator of the Flowing Petals sword style would pale in comparison.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This old man barely recognizes the technique anymore. The sword art isn’t strong—she is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group exchanged glances, dazed as if waking from a dream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now they understood why the Frostblade had so eagerly submitted itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t something one could learn from a manual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among Observing Divinity realm experts, few ever glimpsed its mysteries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here she was, at the Blood Qi realm, with insights surpassing most in higher realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this what true genius looked like?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders were at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing sheathed her blade and stood silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Bing, Li Mo’s swordsmanship—you guided him, didn’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Jing asked slowly, still collecting himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even with some foundation, passing an arcane weapon’s trial at this stage would’ve been near impossible otherwise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But this also means Li Mo has decent potential in the sword path.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders nodded sagely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Han He wore a complicated expression, sighing deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the way of the sword, even if I pride myself on broad knowledge and historical study, I doubt I could find anyone in records who matched your talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Shangguan Wencang, the stern Qingyuan sect leader, couldn’t help but marvel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ying Bing answered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Higher peaks exist beyond every mountain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was soft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword was her most comfortable weapon, but not her strongest suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the true monster of the sword path...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind flashed again to that undisputed name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Bing, how many meridians have you opened now? Any changes in the icy energy within your bloodline?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Jing suddenly asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twelve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The icy energy... remains unchanged.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twelve meridians?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xue Jing’s teacup slipped silently, soaking his pants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The training grounds fell deathly silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Ying Bing added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Almost thirteen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elders, already petrified, nearly crumbled on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just her absurd progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every cultivator knew the Blood Qi realm’s limit was twelve primary meridians.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she’d just mentioned... a thirteenth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did that mean her ceiling in this realm was even more monstrous?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little Bing, how many meridians do you think you can ultimately unlock?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Twenty-four.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was flat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even braced for the impossible, the sound of collective gasps filled the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every so-called \"prodigy\" they’d known was utterly eclipsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far from the Autumn Water Pavilion, before a cascading waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo ceased his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through his senses, the meridians strengthened by the Extreme Soldier's Body Tempering technique resembled coiled flood dragons, each embedded with seed-like nodes of vital energy, pulsating with immense power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This session allowed me to unblock two meridians in one go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo exhaled a turbid breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel that the exhaustion from forcibly wielding the Indomitable Meteor Hammer last time had completely healed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, it seemed like breaking through his limits had brought unexpected gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coupled with the divine weapon's miraculous body-refining effects, $2e had advanced two steps in a single leap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t grow complacent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My progress in the Vital Energy Realm hasn’t even reached the halfway point yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief moment of satisfaction, the young cultivator Li Mo steadied his resolve, guarding against arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he retrieved the manual \"Twelve Hammers to Calm the Storm\" from his robes.\u003C\u002Fp>",1324,"2026-05-30T17:18:59.992Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.286Z",1,"novelbin.me","698ae825b15a08017e5101bf519721298e2f2bd68053dbe7672158c984284e13","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-50","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-48",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]