[{"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-735":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},596808,846,"Chapter 735: The Terrifying Path of Marriage","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-735",735,"\u003Cp>After the clamor of the day, the Qingyuan Sect appeared exceptionally quiet at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially on a certain barren peak that had been uninhabited for a long time, a group of uninvited guests had now arrived. They approached silently, almost as if just passing by, and seemed to have attracted no one's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That there is Qunyu Peak, the entrance to the Great Shang Imperial Mausoleum.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Situ Ding stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression tinged with surprise and doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what are we waiting for?\" The seemingly frail Mo Chaozong wanted to take the lead, but was stopped by Situ Ding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Such an important place, why is there no guard? It's too quiet.\" Situ Ding voiced his suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qingyuan Sect was the legacy left by the tomb guardians of the Great Shang Imperial Mausoleum. Yet now, at the entrance to Qunyu Peak, there wasn't even a living soul in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had the Qingyuan Sect forgotten its roots so completely?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Deputy Sect Leader Situ, you may not know, but this place actually is under someone's watch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shang Wu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...How do you know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That cult follower pointed a finger. Situ Ding followed his direction and was startled to see a sign:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Shang Wu Inside. No Trespassing.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Situ Ding: \"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuwen Cuojin: \"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something seemed off, but at least it explained why there was no one else here. What was the difference between this and a 'Beware of the Dog' sign?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, there was a difference. A vicious dog would be more reliable and wouldn't abandon its post to go drinking like Shang Wu probably did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the fact that Shang Wu was assigned to guard Qunyu Peak itself revealed the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, they had seen at the main peak's great hall that nearly all the sect's elders were drinking and making merry, utterly unprepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To think the Qingyuan Sect would be so lax. Situ, shall we act now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuwen Cuojin's injuries were not yet healed. Originally, the two deputy leaders were on equal footing, but this time, Situ Ding was taking the lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be hasty. We must be one hundred percent certain this time. First, wait for the subordinates of the Upper Immortal to assemble.\" Situ Ding's tone could not conceal his excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, successfully retrieving the Cycle of Life and Death Array would have been enough to complete the Sect Leader's task.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, it seemed what they could accomplish might far exceed that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, they might be able to wipe out the Qingyuan Sect in one fell swoop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Situ Ding couldn't help but let out a low chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehehe....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why does the Deputy Sect Leader laugh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a familiar voice came from behind. The demonic cult members turned to see a line of people standing there, their faces unseen. Judging by their attire, they looked more like professional demonic cultists than the cult members themselves...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I laugh at Li Mo's lack of wisdom, the Qingyuan Sect's lack of strategy, and its elders being nothing but a flock of worthless fowl.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Situ Ding chuckled, cupping his hands in flattery. \"With your assistance, it's like using a butcher's cleaver to kill a chicken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shangguan Wencang: \"......\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Elders: \".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Bufan: \"What kind of talk is that! What kind of talk!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How rude!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, they were a demonic cult; having no manners was normal. It was best not to dwell on such matters now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuwen Cuojin said with a hearty laugh, \"According to our investigation, the Qingyuan Sect's elders have all gone off somewhere to indulge in pleasures. Not a single shadow can be seen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mo Chaozong also gnashed his teeth and said, \"Even those powerful individuals from other sects left early, who knows where. I think they simply look down on the Qingyuan Sect. They only came up the mountain out of respect for Li Mo. In the end, it's a minor sect, incapable of achieving greatness!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After these words, all the cult followers looked excited, their low chuckles continuing without end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I think your words carry a bit of personal resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of Shangguan Wencang's mouth twitched, but he didn't speak. His current identity was that of a subordinate of the Black Earth Upper Immortal, so he cast an inquiring glance at Qin Yuzhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, realizing this and still waiting for us here shows a steady temperament.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yuzhi nodded approvingly. \"With successors like you, how could our Divine Cult not prosper?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is all because you, venerable one, laid the foundation for the Divine Cult. Throughout the cult, our admiration for you is like an endless flowing river...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Situ Ding did not hold back his praises for this forbidden existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Yuzhi thought to herself, what nonsense. If that's true, why didn't you release me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved her hand and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough idle talk. Let's set off now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Situ Ding had no objections, but Yuwen Cuojin said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That brat Li Mo has repeatedly thwarted our cult's major plans. Since we already have Senior Qin's assistance for the imperial mausoleum mission, why don't I personally pay a visit to the Autumn Water Pavilion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... is also good.\" Situ Ding also felt his words made sense. Even a lion must use all its strength to catch a rabbit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if not fully healed, Yuwen Cuojin was still at the Seventh Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Seventh Realm expert dealing with a Fourth Realm one—that should be foolproof, right? Even if the Martial Emperor were reborn, he would only meet his end!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we split into two groups.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, Yuwen Cuojin set off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will go with Sect Leader Yuwen as well.\" Compared to curiosity about the Cycle of Life and Death Array, Mo Chaozong now wanted to find Li Mo more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, that artifact was something the Demon-Summoning Cult wanted; coveting it was useless for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the two headed in the direction of the Autumn Water Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they left, the group ascended Qunyu Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked, Situ Ding suddenly asked curiously, \"By the way, where has the Right Protector gone? Why haven't we seen her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She has other important business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the full note of envy in Qin Yuzhi's tone, Situ Ding was puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, elsewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone practiced martial arts here before?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuwen Cuojin moved swiftly and soon arrived near the Autumn Water Pavilion. Looking at the waterfall before him, he could tell at a glance that someone had practiced external martial arts here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And judging by the traces, it was no more than two years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone could guess with their toes who left these marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In less than two short years, he went from the Blood and Qi Realm to his current level. If we wait a few more years for him...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuwen Cuojin deeply realized that this youth absolutely could not be left alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, they discovered him early, and he had come personally. He reckoned that kid wouldn't be able to stir up any trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You came quite early.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuwen Cuojin turned around and only then let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was actually that Right Protector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But strangely enough, although her cultivation was between the Sixth and Seventh Realms, a level lower than his, why could she appear and disappear so mysteriously without him sensing it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be that the Dao she previously mastered was related to concealment and stealth?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My presence here is sufficient, Right Protector. Perhaps you should go to Qunyu Peak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, I was actually waiting for you here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Qinqing's tone was unfriendly. \"If not for waiting for you, I should be watching rivers of blood flow by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuwen Cuojin: \"?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could voice his confusion, his expression suddenly changed drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite him, Shang Qinqing suddenly let out a long cry. The surrounding space brightened, and an ancient Marriage Fate Tree materialized, ancient and weathered yet exuding a sense of immortal beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except, upon closer look, this tree was withered and decaying, its beauty marred by a strong sense of dissonance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, its branches swayed, glowing with an amber radiance, sprouting emerald-green new leaves. It was rapidly reviving, once again emanating the aura of the Seventh Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Dao of Marriage Fate? You are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuwen Cuojin suddenly realized with a shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sugar, come!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shang Qinqing took a step forward, re-entering the Palm Mystique Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>",1400,"2026-05-30T17:19:20.123Z","2026-06-01T04:31:46.889Z",1,"novelbin.me","361ce6d6bff5227f5a455384e90b238ce21c1503ff7513793818695ace7add28","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-736","investing-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-chapter-734",737,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Finvesting-in-the-reborn-empress-she-actually-cal-cover.jpg"]