[{"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-242":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},60450,84,"Chapter 242: Eleven Treasures, One Storm","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-242",242,"\u003Cp>The moment Bai Zihan’s figure vanished beyond the auction hall’s golden doors, the respectful smile on the manager’s face melted away—replaced by a serious and urgent expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting a breath, he turned sharply on his heel and strode toward the inner chambers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His polished shoes clicked briskly against the jade floor as he bypassed startled attendants and guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ascended the spiral staircase leading to the highest floor, where only the most restricted members of the Grand Radiance Auction were permitted to tread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pushing open a set of carved sandalwood doors, he entered a lavishly furnished room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind a wide, phoenix-carved desk sat a woman draped in crimson silk, her beauty sharpened by the faint aura of someone who had long stood at the peak of power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the Madam of the Grand Radiance Auction—its true owner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam, the Bai Clan’s young master... has just consigned eleven treasures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She arched a perfectly shaped brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eleven?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was surprised that someone could auction eleven treasures of their standard, but thinking it was the Bai Clan, she didn’t dwell on it too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they had many profound-grade artifacts; perhaps they were auctioning off items they no longer had use for.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes! Five Earth-Grade Artifacts, five Earth-Grade Techniques, and... one Heaven-Grade Artifact—the Celestial Feather Fan of the Zhao Clan... I mean, Bai Zihan’s.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The brush in her hand paused mid-stroke, a faint gleam flashing in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh? Earth-Grade treasures and... a Heaven-Grade Artifact?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, she had thought the quantity was due to profound-grade artifacts—nothing remarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Earth-Grade and Heaven-Grade?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was on another level. Combined, these treasures might already surpass everything else scheduled for auction tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since, for most treasures they auction, the value is uncertain—some could be better or worse than Earth-Grade depending on the bidding war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Celestial Feather Fan was definitely valuable and would ensure the Zhao Clan bid for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other clans wouldn’t want to lose the opportunity to obtain a Heaven-Grade weapon either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(But why would they want to sell it?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Heaven-Grade Artifact was the lifeline of a clan or sect and could even be considered their ultimate trump card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although there were rumors that Bai Zihan had his own Heaven-Grade sword, even so, auctioning off such an artifact wasn’t a good move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It could be bought by the Zhao or Li Clan, strengthening their power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same applied to the Earth-Grade treasures. Would the Bai Clan really sell them all?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, would they truly entrust all this to a youth—even if he was their heir?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that fan... it was said to be Bai Zihan’s personal possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, was it the Bai Clan’s property, or Bai Zihan’s?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former was more understandable, but the latter was almost impossible. Who would have such an arsenal of treasures—especially someone not yet twenty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers tapped the desk lightly, the soft tok tok filling the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps there is more to this than it seems... but no matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since we have such treasures in our possession, it is only right that we make this auction the most magnificent in the Grand Radiance’s history.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(I had been worried that this year’s auction might be a little lackluster... but fortunately, the Bai Clan’s young master has brought us such remarkable treasures.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She set down the brush and rose to her feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Send word to every major sect, clan, and wandering powerhouse. Announce that treasures of unimaginable worth—including a Heaven-Grade Artifact—will be up for bidding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager bowed again, a hint of excitement slipping into his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Madam. I will make the announcement... bigger than ever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They did not waste a single second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within moments, the Grand Radiance Auction’s promotion machinery roared into motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Messengers were dispatched to every corner of the capital and beyond, carrying the explosive announcement—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the first time in decades, a Heaven-Grade Artifact will be auctioned! Those who miss this opportunity may never see such a chance again in their lifetime!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news spread like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Banners and proclamation scrolls appeared overnight, fluttering in the wind along the bustling avenues of the imperial capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From teahouses to merchant halls, from quiet scholar courtyards to raucous training grounds, the same conversation dominated every breath: the auction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The major clans and sects reacted first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some dispatched their fastest disciples to deliver the news to their elders, urging them to prepare funds without delay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others began liquidating rare materials and hoarded resources to gather as much wealth as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For them, missing the Heaven-Grade Artifact was unthinkable—especially if it fell into a rival’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The common folk, though they could never hope to bid, were no less stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They speculated about who could possibly be selling such an artifact—and who might win the coming bidding war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you hear? The Grand Radiance Auction just announced a Heaven-Grade Artifact!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It could be anything—armor, a weapon, maybe even a flying treasure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard the Cloud Dragon Sect is selling off spirit herbs and beast cores just to bid for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ha! The Iron Sword Pavilion said they’d empty their vault before letting their rivals get it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Better bankrupt than let the enemy rise, eh? But it would be snatch by Major Sect or Clan. Others don’t stand a chance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Should I also go and take a look?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah? Don’t bother. You can’t afford it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, the auction tickets...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Grand Radiance Hall’s seats had been expensive before, they now reached insane heights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A normal seat—already costly enough to feed an average family for a full year—was now selling for four times its original price, with desperate buyers still fighting for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The VIP seats were even more outrageous. Each one was worth the price of a Yellow-Grade Artifact, yet they vanished within hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the VVIP rooms, they were reserved solely for major sects and clans—something money could not buy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The capital’s air grew feverish, every street humming with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Radiance Auction had not even begun, yet it had already shaken the Desolate Heaven Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>",1013,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","a2b8185a4639371c67e98c4442489ac7b5d7ec317271996b50af5cb80e252575","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-243","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-241",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]