Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

Late at night, the ghost market outside the city was shrouded in a mysterious atmosphere. Under the faint moonlight, a secret auction was in full swing.

In the ghost market, people are surging, and each participant wears a mask to hide their true identity. The patterns on the masks are different, some are weird, some are mysterious, which makes people curious about their true faces.

The auction venue was filled with a tense atmosphere, with sellers displaying all kinds of rare treasures and mysterious items. The lights on the booths were dim, adding a mysterious touch. Buyers watched quietly, whispering to each other from time to time, as if they were discussing the items they liked.

The entire ghost market is full of mystery and unknown, making people feel as if they are in a fantasy world. In this place where identities are hidden, people chase after rare treasures, each with their own purposes and secrets.

Deep in the ghost market, Chu Han stood in a box on the third floor, looking at the booth downstairs. The auction was coming to an end, and it seemed that many people came for this highlight.

"Next, it's the highlight of today's auction. Everyone knows about the Divine Doctor Valley, and the medical skills of the Valley Master are world-famous. The medicines made by the Valley Master are priceless. Today, our auction house accidentally found a bottle of Baoyuan Pills." After the host finished speaking, two maids came up with the bottle.

Everyone in the building was whispering and talking about the Baoyuan Pill. It could save lives as long as a person was still alive. There were very few of them circulating in the world, and the Divine Doctor Valley didn't produce many a year. Now there was a whole bottle here. It seemed that the news was correct. Most people came here for the Baoyuan Pill.

Looking at the enthusiastic eyes of the crowd, the host was extremely happy. It seemed that he could make a lot of money.

"Everyone knows that this pill is extremely precious and rare. There are only five pills at the auction, so we plan to auction them separately. The starting price of each pill is one thousand taels. You are free to raise the bid. It starts now!" After the host said this, the guests upstairs and below the stage became very interested. Everyone has to face a life-and-death situation. This pill can save lives. They all raised their hands and started bidding.

The moment the person on the stage finished speaking, the originally quiet guests below and upstairs seemed to be ignited, and their interest suddenly rose. There was a gleam in everyone's eyes, as if at this moment, they all realized the fragility and preciousness of life.

"Who doesn't want something to save their lives?" This sentence echoed in people's minds like a warning bell. At this time, this medicine is not just a commodity, but also a hope for saving lives. Guests raised their signs and began to bid. Their voices rose one after another, and the bidding numbers continued to rise, and the scene was very lively.

Some people were nervous, afraid that they would miss this rare opportunity; some were calm and confident about the bidding; others were whispering with the people around them, discussing the bidding strategy. Everyone was fully engaged in the bidding, eager to get this life-saving pill.

In a lively auction hall, the crowd was surging and the seats were full. The auctioneer stood in the middle of the stage, holding a gavel and loudly announced: "The starting price is one thousand taels!" As soon as the voice fell, enthusiastic bidding sounded around the stage.

"One thousand five hundred taels!"

"Two thousand taels!"

"Two thousand five hundred taels!"

Bids were raised one after another, one higher than the other, and the competition was fierce. People stared at the items on the stage eagerly, as if they were the most precious treasures in the world. Some people waved their arms excitedly, while others calmly wrote down new prices on paper. Every bid caused a sensation, and the atmosphere on the scene was tense and exciting.

As the price continued to rise, the competition became more intense. Buyers were unwilling to give in, all wanting to get the item. The bidding became louder and louder, and people's enthusiasm became more and more intense, and the entire auction hall seemed to be on fire.

"Ten thousand taels." Chu Han on the third floor wore a mask of an evil ghost. He came here today just for this medicine and he had to buy one no matter what.

Everyone looked upstairs, this man was too rich, he asked for ten thousand dollars, it seemed he was determined to get the medicine.

"Twenty thousand." People on the second floor also started bidding.

Chu Han looked at the source of the sound. The man on the second floor felt his gaze and nodded slightly.

Chu Han retracted his gaze and signaled his men to continue raising the price. "Thirty thousand."

"Forty thousand!" People on the second floor were also raising the price.

"One hundred thousand taels." Chu Han looked a little impatient and spoke directly.

Everyone in the building looked up at the third floor when they heard this, wondering who this person was. This person was really generous. The starting price of one thousand taels had increased several times, to one hundred thousand taels.

"One hundred thousand taels once, one hundred thousand twice, one hundred thousand three times! Deal!" the man on the stage shouted excitedly, and the hammer fell heavily on the table.

Someone immediately took the pills to the third floor.

Chu Han's men stepped forward, handed over a stack of silver bills, and carefully put the Baoyuan Pill into their arms.

After getting what he wanted, Chu Han went down the third floor and left the ghost market.

The streets of the ghost market were still dark and gloomy, but Chu Han's steps seemed particularly brisk. He passed through the bustling crowd and his figure gradually disappeared at the end of the ghost market.

“Zuo Fang, take the elixirs and the others back to Shuijian Villa first. I have some things to do in the capital. Tell Chu Yang that if she tries to commit suicide again next time, I can’t do anything about her.” As soon as Chu Han mentioned the name Chu Yang, the expression on his face instantly turned cold as ice, as if he hated this name.

"Alliance leader, if you don't go back, the young lady will probably make a scene." Zuo Fang was a little afraid of the young lady, who loved to make trouble for no reason. As long as she didn't see the leader, she would go crazy like a madman. He really didn't want to go back alone.

"Do you want me to say it again?" Chu Han's cold eyes fell on Zuo Fang, frightening him so much that he shivered.

"Yes, I obey your command." After saying that, he led the others to Shuijian Villa.

Shuijian Villa, the location of the Shuijian School.

The Shuijian Sect, the largest sect in the martial arts world, was once just a small and unknown sect in the martial arts world. Five years ago, Chu Han became famous in one battle and had no rivals in the martial arts world. Since then, the Shuijian Sect has become the destination for people in the martial arts world. Three years ago, Chu Han defeated the former leader of the martial arts world and became the new leader. The Shuijian Sect's status has risen further and it has suddenly become the largest sect in the martial arts world.

Chu Han returned to the capital overnight. He couldn't leave. He didn't want to leave until he found the news about the woman. After learning martial arts for so many years, there were few people who could fight with him. Now there was one. He felt very uncomfortable if he couldn't decide the winner.

On the other side, Leng Xue was also looking for the woman from that night.

The headquarters of the number one killer organization, Wuxinmen, is located deep in the Wuyun Mountain in Yanzhou, where the mysterious Wuxinmen is located.

The Killer's Gate, built on the mountain, is home to many famous killers in the world, including the number one killer in the world, Leng Xue.

Wuyun Mountain, as the name suggests, is cloudless, covering the sky and blocking the sun, with no clouds and no light.

Wuyun Mountain is the largest mountain in Yanzhou. It has a vast area that stretches as far as the eye can see. Occasionally, people go into the outskirts of Wuyun Mountain to hunt, collect herbs, etc.

But once you go deeper, there are countless dangerous animals, and even many people with high martial arts skills dare not go there.

Deep in the hinterland, there are poisonous barriers that cannot be dissipated all year round, as well as extremely dangerous large animals.

Wuxinmen is located here, and the killers of Wuxinmen have been fighting in these mountains and forests since childhood. Those who can survive in such a place can enter the preliminary selection. The preliminary selection is even more cruel. Those who survived under extreme circumstances kill each other. The one who can survive to the end is the top killer of Wuxinmen.

Every year they bring orphans from all over the country here, train them and then release them into the forest. Five groups are selected every year, and only one person can survive from each group. The competition is extremely fierce.

Here, there is only one way to survive: kill, keep killing, and kill all those who can threaten you.

Over the years, although the number of people in Wuxin Sect is small, each of them is a top master.

If a killer from Wuxinmen fails, the punishment he faces is not something that an ordinary person can bear. Even if he does not die, he will be skinned alive.

He lay on the bed with a cold face and expressionless expression, his back was covered with blood and his eyes were as cold as ice. He was a killer who had never failed, but this was his first failure in many years. At this moment, the woman's swordsmanship kept appearing in his mind. The strange and sharp moves made the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a chilling smile.

His smile revealed a cold confidence. That was Ghost Blood's swordsmanship. The woman looked to be only sixteen or seventeen years old. Ghost Blood must not be dead. He must find her and find out where Ghost Blood is. His eyes were firm and cold, as if he had made up his mind to find that woman and Ghost Blood.

The cold-blooded body trembled slightly, not because of fear, but because of the anger burning in his heart. He clenched his fists tightly, his nails dug deep into his palms, blood flowed down his fingers, dripping onto the bed, forming enchanting blood flowers.

Being defeated by Guixuezi's swordsmanship, the injury was worth it. A perverted smile flashed across Lengxue's face.

Shen Yanyan in the palace didn't know that so many people were looking for her. She lay quietly in Yaohua Palace, leaving all the things in her hands to Dongxue and Xia Zhu, while she was reading a storybook and was lazy.

"Your Majesty, something seems to have happened to me, Xiyuexuan." Dongxue said as she looked at the names on the booklet.

"What's the matter?" Shen Yanyan asked lazily.

"If the maids and eunuchs in the palace die accidentally, it will be reported, but if it is suicide or natural death, the Ministry of Internal Affairs will handle it on their own. Liuzhu of Xiyuexuan committed suicide not long ago." Dongxue always felt that something was wrong. Concubine Yuan had a grudge with the Empress, so Dongxue has always paid more attention to the things in Xiyuexuan.

Previously, the Ministry of Internal Affairs thought that the case was a palace maid's suicide and the Ministry of Internal Affairs handled it directly in order to report the matter. However, today, when Dongxue was looking at the palace maid transfer manual, she saw that Liu Zhu's column was crossed out, so she asked more questions and found out that Liu Zhu was dead.

"Liu Zhu, is she the personal maid beside Yuan Hanshuang?" Shen Yanyan didn't have a deep impression of her.

"Yes. Madam, that's her."

"Commit suicide, why commit suicide?" She was forced to commit suicide by Yuan Hanshuang, that super masculine woman. After all, her unstable emotions seemed like she would take it out on the maid at any time. There was also the possibility that she would lose control of her emotions after entering Xiyuexuan, abuse Liuzhu, and become depressed and commit suicide.

"The files from the Ministry of Internal Affairs said that she stole Concubine Yuan's hairpin, and she left a letter and committed suicide out of remorse.

"Hehe, this is funny. He would commit suicide out of guilt over a hairpin." Shen Yanyan didn't believe it at all. She didn't know what Yuan Hanshuang was up to again.

"You should secretly inquire about everything that happened to Yuan Hanshuang and the people she came into contact with after she entered Xiyuexuan. It's really strange that Liu Zhu didn't die earlier or later, but died not long ago." She believed that Yuan Hanshuang was simple-minded and had a hot temper. She could force someone to commit suicide, but she didn't believe that her maid committed suicide because of the guilt over a hairpin.

"Yes, Your Majesty. Not long ago, the Imperial Concubine stuffed someone into the Yaohua Palace. I have always kept her on the periphery. She has worked very hard these past two days and has been vying to serve in the inner courtyard." Dong Xue is the intellectual person beside Shen Yanyan. She is familiar with the movements of the palace servants in Yaohua Palace. If the Empress had not sent herself to guard the inner courtyard when she left the palace last time, the secret of the Empress's leaving the palace would have been exposed.

"Well, it's okay. When necessary, provide her with some cover to make Concubine Gao happy." Did Concubine Gao actually plant someone in Yaohua Palace? When this one leaves, another one will come in. It is better to keep the person under her nose so that she can know what Concubine Gao wants to do.

"Yes, Your Majesty." She didn't have much contact with the Empress when she was in the Shen Mansion, and the Empress hardly cared about anything after entering the palace. She always thought that the Empress was smart but didn't like to use her brain, and didn't have any plans in her mind. She thought that she should take care of the Empress more. Now she realized that although the Empress was lazy and read storybooks every day, she did care about these things in her heart, but just didn't like to meddle in them.

Now that the queen is the Imperial Concubine, the affairs of the palace are managed in perfect order. Many things that she was troubled about not being able to solve were solved by the queen with just a few words. Only then did she realize that the queen was the smartest one.

She knows how to calculate gains and losses, read people's minds, and plan silently. The queen only looks carefree on the surface, but she is actually the smartest one in the family. Even the eldest son and the master are not as smart as the queen.