[{"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-63":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},596436,846,"Chapter 63: Princess Jiangs Peerless Sword Talent, Poor Ice Block","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-63",63,"\u003Cp>\"Master... if I train with you... will there come a day... when the dead can be brought back to life?\" Jiang Chulong's eyes shimmered with desperate hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her father, the emperor, had always despised her because of her mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what if... what if she could bring her mother back?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, the Primordial Heavenly Venerable—also known as Li Mo—fell into deep thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be done?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, he had never heard of any method capable of resurrecting the dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After obtaining his miniature world, he had come to understand that life was truly a miracle of creation. Even as the ruler of that world, he could not conjure life from nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the emperors of the Great Yu Dynasty not yearned for immortality?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If such a method existed, why not revive the founding Martial Emperor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The System defied all logic...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was this thought, or perhaps he simply couldn't bear to shatter her fragile hope, but Li Mo eventually nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong stood frozen, as if struck by lightning, the spark of hope in her eyes blazing brighter and brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to grow stronger!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m truly amazing,\" Li Mo mused to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the young girl clench her fists and silently cheer herself on, he let out a long, quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bamboozling a princess like this wasn’t easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, as a seasoned bookworm, he had an extensive mental library to draw from.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to spinning tall tales, no one could outdo those damned novelists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Jiang was probably thoroughly fooled by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master... thank you... thank you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The girl suddenly stood up and bowed deeply, her slender shoulders trembling faintly with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a lone white flower in the ruins, stretching desperately toward the faintest ray of sunlight...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How should he put it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo felt a tiny pang of guilt in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tricking a girl like this... it stung his conscience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Jiang really needed some confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a white lie, for her own good...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough. There are secrets even I cannot share with you. Sometimes, knowing too much does more harm than good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From today onward, focus solely on training under my guidance. In time, even the Great Yu Dynasty will kneel at your feet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong nodded vigorously, her expression deadly serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To an outsider, this bizarre conversation would have sounded like the ramblings of two lunatics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after learning of her Heavenly Venerable master’s origins, the young princess had already placed her absolute faith in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then... Master... what will you teach me first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, since you’ve never trained before, we’ll start from the very basics—the Qi-Blood Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo lowered his voice into a deep, resonant tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A towering edifice rises from the ground. You must build your foundation step by step.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Though your Sword Bone was taken, this has, in fact, awakened the latent potential of your innate Sword Embryo, making your foundation even more solid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his praise, Jiang Chulong shyly lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would have thought that losing her Sword Bone could be a good thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master... can I... cultivate my own technique?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo blinked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been racking his brain, trying to decide which Qi-Blood Realm martial art to teach her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well... you said... I should forge my own path...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong stammered out her reasoning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo quickly understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The princess meant that although she had never formally trained, during her time at the Heavenly Mountain Sword Manor, she had observed countless broken swords in the Sword Graveyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elderly caretaker often took her on walks through the ruins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And so...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if by instinct, she had grasped the essence of a martial art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her father had forbidden her from practicing, so she never dared to try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Recite the general principles for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm... it’s... still very crude... please... guide me, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong haltingly explained the technique she had conceived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her stumbling words echoed within the seed of the miniature world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Li Mo listened, the more silent he became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this sword technique strong?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, it was merely a mid-tier martial art—something he could easily replicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the key point was...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Princess Jiang had never trained a day in her life!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had figured this out entirely on her own!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this even fair?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had taken him decades just to master a single mid-tier sword technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-Master...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the Heavenly Venerable remain silent, Jiang Chulong worried that her creation was too amateurish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So amateurish that it disappointed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a small, hesitant voice, she added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I can refine it... later... I can make it... better...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unbeknownst to her, every word she spoke was like a sword stabbing straight into Li Mo’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contrast was just too cruel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was true damage—critical hit included.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Li Mo was no ordinary man. He lived daily with the red-destined ice block of a woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem... not... not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master... why do you sound... like me now...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong grew anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was analyzing the technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo cleared his throat, then resumed his composed tone:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad at all. If you continue refining it, you may exceed even my expectations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really?! I can train now?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong jumped in excitement—so excited that she didn’t even stutter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then, remembering her master’s presence, she quickly sat back down, sticking out her tongue sheepishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, your body is still weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your priority is to recover your strength, strengthen your meridians, and lay a solid foundation for the future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Losing your Sword Bone has left you depleted. You must replenish your vitality first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of his sleeve, two jade bottles appeared on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both contained gentle yet potent restorative pills—one was the Primordial Replenishment Pill he had once taken, while the other was a mild healing pill. Though it wouldn’t restore her body immediately, it worked gradually without side effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you... thank you, Heavenly Venerable Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong carefully tucked the bottles into her robes, patting them reassuringly before exhaling in relief, a small, blissful smile curling at her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given her squirrel-like tendencies, she’d probably keep the empty bottles forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a notification chimed in Li Mo’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Congratulations, Host. You have successfully invested in ‘Jiang Chulong,’ aiding her recovery.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You have received investment feedback. Claim now?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo ignored the reward for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he turned his attention back to Jiang Chulong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she had permission to train, her eagerness was palpable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her dull gray eyes practically screamed one word:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Teach me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A master’s duty was to impart wisdom, pass down knowledge, and resolve doubts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This... was going to be tricky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t just make this up, could he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have questions, ask them first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But to keep you from reaching beyond your grasp, I'll answer your questions next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Li Mo opened his eyes, dusk had already fallen outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Autumn Water Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What should I do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those questions are hard enough just to remember.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo lay still, staring at the ceiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he ask someone else for help?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, first of all, definitely not his master...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered, he got up and headed downstairs, stepping into the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he even reached it, the acrid smell of something burnt hit his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo instinctively looked up—then froze, his expression blanking in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kitchen was nothing short of a disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Jiang Chulong was cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thing in the pot... well, it was impossible to tell what it had once been. Now, it was just a charred, smoking lump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might as well have had \"inedible monstrosity\" scrawled across it in bold letters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo seriously doubted anyone could eat it without immediately collapsing, foaming at the mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're back?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Chulong wiped her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that, $2er flawless jade-like features gained another smudge of soot, like a little kitten's messy pawprint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah... I came back too late.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Mo felt like crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was this how Jiang Chulong had survived while he was away?!\u003C\u002Fp>",1363,"2026-05-30T17:19:00.269Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.286Z",1,"novelbin.me","0cf3ad54e7bcf9b37c7fe2834c460423ee629dbfc82e66a7f618c15ac4b7b764","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-64","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-62",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]