[{"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-230":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},60438,84,"Chapter 230: He Who Does Not Come When Called","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-230",230,"\u003Cp>\"Sure! Be ready to serve me like a servant after I win, because that’s what I’m using those promises for!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Xueqing declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan wasn’t worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Nie Fengzhuo couldn’t even win and fulfill what was meant to be his destiny, then he might as well be called a scam of a Heaven’s Chosen One.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering Bai Xueqing is his obstacle, if he can’t overcome it, then perhaps a heart demon and stagnant cultivation are all he’ll end up with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just think—if that can happen to a Heaven’s Chosen One, then he’s no Chosen One at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though, if she did win, that would be interesting in itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, Bai Zihan had no problem making the bet—even if it was just to shut Bai Xueqing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze lingered on his sister for a moment longer, but when she said nothing else, he gave a slight nod and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan had just left with Kong Zhanghong, but before he could get far, someone blocked his path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a young man in gold and silver robes, flanked by two silent guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emblem on his chest bore the insignia of the Imperial Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth bowed deeply, cupping his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Young Master Bai Zihan. I come on behalf of His Highness, the First Prince. He wishes to meet with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan didn’t stop walking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emissary blinked and quickly stepped in front of him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a personal invitation. The Prince said—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he has something to ask of me,\" Bai Zihan interrupted without slowing, \"then he should come to me himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emissary stiffened, caught between fear and confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You—Young Master Bai, surely you understand that His Highness—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, everyone should know by now that those who are begging should be the ones going to the giver, rather than the other way around.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First Prince?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Merely a title of firstborn—with nothing backing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan wasn’t afraid of the First Prince, or the possibility of revenge if he ever became Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor was still alive, and it might take quite some time before a new one was chosen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, after becoming Emperor, the First Prince’s first priority would be to eliminate potential rivals and stabilize his position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time he finishes all that, Bai Zihan was certain that he would be powerful enough that the Imperial Family would be just another clan he could deal with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, he wasn’t afraid of offending the First Prince.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emissary opened his mouth to respond—but no words came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to curse and let Bai Zihan know the consequences of looking down on His Highness, but he’d received strict orders not to do anything rash or offend Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan was already walking away without even looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the First Prince, the emissary knelt, head lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... he refused?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The emissary nodded quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-Yes, Your Highness. He said that... if you have something to ask of him, then you should come to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Prince’s advisors shifted nervously but said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, the First Prince let out a soft chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned back, swirling a cup of tea in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He really is as the rumors say. Even this position of mine seemed insufficient to order him to come and see me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others in the room looked at one another, unsure whether that was a compliment or something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I assume he won’t come even if we send a more... formal summons?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the advisors asked cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He won’t,\" the Prince said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already knew Bai Zihan’s habit—that he never came when called, unless it was by his parents or sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that if one wanted to meet him, they had to visit him personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, he’d sent the emissary to test whether Bai Zihan would reject even his invitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed he had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, Bai Zihan didn’t give face to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Would he also reject the Emperor’s order?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wondered—but he would have to wait a few more years to find out. When he became Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, what should we do then?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another advisor asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was indirectly asking whether the First Prince would comply with Bai Zihan’s demand and go meet him personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t go. Let’s focus on the other clans instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Zidi knew it would be difficult to win over Bai Zihan, especially since he had no good bargaining chips to offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rather than wasting time with Bai Zihan, he would focus on other powers he might be able to sway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than that, his pride wouldn’t allow him to go meet a junior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day has passed since the first round was over!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan didn’t think much about the First Prince, his invitation, or the fact that he hadn’t come personally to meet him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was more interested in spending the next three days doing absolutely nothing. Hard work was good and everything but nothing beats being lazy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sword was sheathed. His robe was loose. His body lay stretched on a jade recliner as a warm breeze drifted through the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just closed his eyes, content in the rare peace—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock! knock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan’s brow twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock knock knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the knock was firmer. A moment passed—and then a voice followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master, it’s urgent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Zhanghong said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan opened one eye and let out a long sigh, as if the heavens themselves had betrayed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well, heaven might have betrayed him a long time ago though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened, and Kong Zhanghong stepped inside, his expression more serious than usual. He held a sealed jade slip in one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve found it,\" he said without preamble. \"A lead on the assassin’s organization the young master told me to find.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made Bai Zihan sit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t expect that Kong Zhanghong could even track down the assassin group which the Bai Clan couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took the jade slip with narrowed eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1019,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","a6e25435020d7197ff7b2d7082bd3531e32bd57acaa4d1f84ed776cc5b64b3b9","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-231","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-229",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]