[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan":3,"chapter-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-139":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!",{"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},60597,84,"Chapter 139: A Weapon for the People","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-139",139,"\u003Cp>They returned before midday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan didn’t rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving his helpers a short break and making sure the rescued family had food and shelter, he gathered a small crowd of civilians—stronger ones who hadn’t completely collapsed from fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, the idea of going outside again—into a city crawling with demonic beasts—was met with horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want us to what?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to kill us?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll die the moment we step outside!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The helpers he brought earlier stepped forward, dragging a tarp behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a casual motion, one of them pulled it off—revealing the severed, grotesque head of the molten-eyed beast Bai Zihan had killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another helper held up the scythe-like tail of the lizard creature, its serrated edge still gleaming with blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them said, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This ugly bastard didn’t even touch Captain Bai before it died.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those things are terrifying,\" another said, \"but they’re nothing before our captain. We were with him—walked through half the city and back. No one even got scratched.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd went silent. Some stared at the monster parts in stunned disbelief. Others leaned in, half-curious, half-terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’re also here to protect you if things go wrong. And don’t think you’ll stay safe just by hiding either. That equipment could increase our survival rate several times over.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many still hesitated, but after looking at the condition of the people who went with Bai Zihan, they were convinced that nothing would happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They also knew that it was all to increase their survival. Without much choice, they agreed to go with them to bring the equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They formed two lines, armed with whatever they could scavenge, and set off again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They followed the same cleared path, winding through ruined streets and collapsed buildings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no beasts this time—only bloodstains and the remains of earlier kills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The civilians didn’t speak much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But looking at the destruction around them, everyone understood that they only had themselves to depend on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They reached the forge and got to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with so many people, it took effort to pack everything. Weapons, armor, tools—anything remotely usable was taken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stacked equipment onto makeshift sleds, wrapped maces and swords in cloth, and tied damaged armor with rope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They returned before nightfall, dragging their haul back into the shelter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The People who were left behind rushed forward to see what they’d brought—eyes lighting up at the sight of real weapons and serviceable armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t much, but it felt like hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, as Bai Zihan stepped through the doors, Hong Tao came rushing over, barely able to contain his grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Bai!\" he said, panting slightly. \"You’re not gonna believe this. I found someone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A middle-aged man stepped forward. Muscular, soot-stained, with arms like steel rods and calloused hands that spoke of his hard work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy’s name is Lao Shen,\" Hong Tao said proudly. \"Was hiding in a collapsed house. He’s a highly skilled blacksmith—used to work for one of the merchant guilds. Even made some Yellow-Grade Artifacts before!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan’s eyes widened for the first time here with a bit of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t thought Hong Tao would bring someone like that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if he was someone capable of making Artifacts, then Bai Zihan knew that he was surely capable of making something like a gun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man gave a respectful nod toward Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, at the moment, Bai Zihan was the leader of this place and something of a saviour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I saw the work you did clearing that path,\" he said in a gruff voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You keep me safe, I’ll get your gear fixed. Might even make something better, if you give me good materials.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced toward the monster parts being dragged inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those’ll do nicely.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan’s eyes narrowed as he looked at the old blacksmith then at Hong Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice job!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan complimented Hong Tao, who looked a bit embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he hadn’t done much—just went to a place that had already been cleared of demonic beasts by Bai Zihan and encountered Lao Shen by luck.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Lao, I want you to create a weapon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Shen scratched his stubbled jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want a custom blade?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" Bai Zihan said, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he crouched down, grabbed a stick, and with the tip carved a rough shape in the dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was... strange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long, thin cylinder, with a blocky base and a small rectangular extension underneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a secondary grip under the barrel, angled for stability. A sight on top. Vaguely familiar and utterly foreign.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Shen frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... is that? A crossbow?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not quite,\" Bai Zihan replied. \"Imagine a weapon that doesn’t rely on bowstrings. No need to pull anything back. Just point and boom. A small explosion inside propels a metal projectile faster than the eye can track.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stabbed his finger at the end of the barrel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All the force comes from here. No Qi. Just physics!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Shen blinked, then squinted at the drawing again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you want this... thing to fire a metal spike?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or a ball. Or anything lethal enough at high velocity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up and looked the blacksmith in the eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It should fit in one hand,\" he said, lifting his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Shen scratched his head, muttering under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Compact forge-fire combustion weapon... self-contained burst... small, reloadable chamber... hmmm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to glance at the pile of scavenged materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I could forge a pressure chamber using tempered beastbone and spirit-iron alloy,\" he murmured. \"Barrel could be channeled mithril or blacksteel... hmm... and the trigger mechanism...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can make this,\" he said with sudden certainty. \"Might take a few days. I’ll need more refined materials if you want it to be reliable. But is it really that important? I can make a better sword and shield. Should we waste time on something unknown?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having never seen such a weapon, Lao Shen thought it might be a waste of time—though he did find it interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at such a critical time, he didn’t think he should waste effort on something unproven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, this is the most important thing. Perhaps something that could save this city.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Shen widened his eyes upon hearing that it might save the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Really?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since Bai Zihan was the leader of the shelter, he figured he might as well trust him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lao Shen agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll get started on the prototype. You’ll get your first version in two days—assuming no one drops a beast on my forge again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan turned back to the crowd that had gathered, now sorting through armor and fitting weapons to trembling hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few children peeked out from behind crates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them—one of the boys rescued yesterday—held a dagger with both hands, like it weighed more than he did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his body, he couldn’t do anything to the Demonic Beast but it’s a different story if they had guns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those little kids could kill a Demonic beast as long as he aimed properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s how he was going to kill every Demonic Beast. Give these people the means to fight back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Tao had also brought back potassium nitrate. Now all he needed was charcoal and sulfur to make black powder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with the gun Lao Shen would craft, anyone could take down those demonic beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time for those bastards to feel the power of a gun.\u003C\u002Fp>",1251,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","9d84a7d99750d251304c832f2f829ae57786078fbec409ad6c50898d7db18d4a","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-140","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-138",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]