[{"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-172":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},60280,84,"Chapter 172: The Beginning of the End","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-172",172,"\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... Looks like it’s a win for our Bai Clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected that Bai Zihan would have everything prepared beforehand—and that there wouldn’t even be a need for him to step in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had managed to take care of everything himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gou You gritted his teeth, his eyes burning with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them had seen and heard everything below with their Immortal Senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Gou You knew—they’d lost this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Mo Tianji and Dugu Lianxin lives at risk, all for the mere possibility of obtaining the Immortal Emperor’s Inheritance—which had already fallen into someone else’s hands—it had been a gamble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he managed to kill Bai Xinyue, the chances of obtaining the Inheritance for himself were slim to none.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew that. And yet they still attacked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because there was always a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chance that they might gain something—perhaps a Saint-Grade technique or artifact that Bai Xinyue hadn’t had time to use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something that might have been passed down along with the Inheritance to Bai Xinyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if that wasn’t the case, they could take out someone potentially a dangerous threat to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now it had turned into a gamble where the collateral was the lives of the Saint and Saintess of the Demonic Sect plus other geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could return with some kind of Saint-Grade Technique or divine treasure, the loss of their lives might be justified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then losing Mo Tianji and Dugu Lianxin would be added to his own death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t prepared to take that kind of risk when there were other options available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Ren, consider yourself lucky for now. But be prepared—the coming days won’t be good for your Bai Clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gou You declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it wasn’t just an empty threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the revelation that the Immortal Emperor’s Inheritance had fallen into the hands of the Bai Clan, not many would sit still and wait for their own doom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There would be assassination attempts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And possibly wars!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power plays from old enemies... and even from so-called allies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Royal Family might act, threatened by the Bai Clan’s sudden rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gou You knew it. And so did Bai Ren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Demonic Sect, retreat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gou You commanded, and the order was obeyed without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other powerhouses began to take their leave as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that they had failed to kill the one who obtained the Inheritance, they needed to go back and prepare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was simple now—either align with the Bai Clan or prepare to go against them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the various sects began their retreat, the tension in the air didn’t fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It simply settled into a quieter, more dangerous pressure—like embers waiting for the next wind to turn them into wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>War was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Assassins, spies, plots, alliances—it was only a matter of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for now, the Bai Clan stood victorious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren descended from the sky, landing heavily beside Bai Zihan, a wide grin stretched across his scarred face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahahaha! You little rascal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bellowed, his laughter echoing across the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really toyed with all of them, didn’t you?! Damn brat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Bai Zihan could reply, Bai Ren’s massive hand came down and slammed into his back with a loud smack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ugh—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan’s body jolted slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with his enhanced physique, Bai Ren’s celebratory slap packed a punch. If it had been anyone else, they might’ve spat blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan narrowed his eyes and tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old man, are you trying to kill me or congratulate me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren barked out another laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both, maybe! You’ve made me feel like a damn fool for underestimating you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clapped Bai Zihan’s back again—this time gentler—before turning, his grin fading slightly as his eyes landed on the figure behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xinyue!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Complicated feelings which were mostly regret and guilt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When their eyes met, there was a flicker of something unspoken in both their gazes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time they were seeing each other again after everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back when she’d been exiled, Bai Ren had been deep in seclusion—the other Grand Elder had been in charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had only learned of what happened after it was done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he hadn’t taken it well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve grown,\" he said gruffly, his tone softer than it had been with Bai Zihan, but still tight with emotion. \"You always were a stubborn one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xinyue lowered her gaze slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grand Elder!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren looked her up and down, the muscle in his jaw twitching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They didn’t even consult me. If I’d been awake, none of that shit would’ve happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan shot him a sideways glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Like you could’ve stopped it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren grunted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch! I still don’t like what you did, brat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t ask for your approval. I didn’t like what happened either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah! Still as cocky as ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back to Bai Xinyue and sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s good that you are returning though circumstances might have forced you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you’re family. That never changed. I’ll see to it personally that nothing like before ever happens again. I’ll also bring you the justice you deserve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xinyue blinked slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you... But I can take care of myself. And as for justice—I’ll get that myself as well.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She added, glaring briefly at Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, with her cultivation, there were few who could touch her including the elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless... it was Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That damned bastard always had some trick up his sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(If only I had come out of seclusion sooner...)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no use crying over spilled milk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren could only hope that things would get better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them—Bai Zihan and Bai Xinyue—were the future of the Bai Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just hoped their conflict wouldn’t tear them apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That they’d reconcile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well... maybe that was just his wishful thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But still, Bai Zihan had managed to convince—or coerce—her into returning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that regard, one thing was clear:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to scheming and manipulation, Bai Xinyue was no match for Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to defeat Bai Zihan? Cultivation alone wouldn’t cut it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, he’d have been crushed long ago, considering how many high-level enemies he’d pissed off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But did he ever suffer?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hardly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how you looked at it—whether through diplomacy, blackmail, or manipulation—Bai Zihan always seemed to walk away on top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyways, Bai Xinyue was coming back to the clan whether through persuasion or pressure, the result was the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone was the first step in mending what had been broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was quiet for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fix this mess yourself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren gave one last slap to Bai Zihan’s back—this time more like a pat—and turned to walk away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, the Bai Clan began to retreat, victorious... but fully aware:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real fight has only begun!\u003C\u002Fp>",1148,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","53db14c30ea65094a86386d64d3f33b553bb01926eb3bc8b5323df8a237df5a5","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-173","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-171",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]