[{"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-32":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},60340,84,"Chapter 32 32: The Day of Engagement","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-32",32,"\u003Cp>The grand halls of the Bai Estate stood as a beacon of power and influence, its towering pillars adorned with golden dragons and crimson phoenixes, symbolizing the union that was about to take place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The engagement of Bai Zihan and Chu Ziyan had become the most talked-about event in White Cloud City, drawing the attention of the entire Desolate Heaven Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one of the most crowded teahouses in White Cloud City, merchants, scholars, and commoners alike gathered, their voices blending into a chaotic hum of excitement and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did you hear? The Bai Clan is holding the grandest engagement ceremony in decades!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A teahouse owner leaned over the counter, speaking in a hushed but excited voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, who hasn't heard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A customer scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But what I can't understand is why Lady Chu Ziyan, a once-in-a-generation genius, is marrying Bai Zihan of all people.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aiya, you're looking at it the wrong way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An older man stroked his beard and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not about love—it's about power! The Bai and Chu Clans together would be unstoppable. Who cares if Bai Zihan is a waste? His family background alone makes it worth it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tch! This is ridiculous! A guy like Bai Zihan doesn't deserve someone like Chu Ziyan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another customer sneered. It was clear that many were dissatisfied that someone like Chu Ziyan was getting engaged to Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a way, it was similar to the engagement between Bai Xueqing and her ex-fiancé.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, Bai Zihan had someone with extremely powerful backing, unlike Bai Xueqing's ex-fiancé.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! Even a phoenix like Lady Chu Ziyan has fallen into Bai Zihan's hands. If not for his background, how could someone like him marry her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even I am more worthy than that trash. Lady Chu is going to suffer at his hands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alas! It seems that even a genius like Chu Ziyan couldn't escape her fate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>People knew that the engagement between the two wasn't because of mutual love.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, they doubted that there was a single woman in the empire who could love Bai Zihan, given his reputation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all believed it was purely an alliance between the two clans, with Chu Ziyan as the sacrifice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Bai Zihan knew what they were saying, he would likely cough up blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only had he been forced into this engagement, but now people thought Chu Ziyan was the one being forced to marry him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, both mortals and cultivators shared the same sentiment: Chu Ziyan was pitiful to be engaged to the infamous Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bai Clan, however, had gone to great lengths to ensure the event reflected their standing in the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wanted the world to know that the Bai and Chu Clans were uniting through marriage—a stark warning to their enemies that provoking one clan meant provoking the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden lanterns lined the roads, red silk banners fluttered in the wind, and an immense spiritual array enveloped the estate, casting a divine radiance that showcased their prestige.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Bai Estate's grand hall, lavish tables overflowed with exotic delicacies, the finest wines, and fragrant teas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, more than the extravagant setting, it was the presence of powerful figures that made this engagement a political spectacle rather than a mere celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no simple engagement—it was an event that could shift the balance of power in the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the distinguished guests were the heads of rival clans, powerful sects, and even a representative of the Imperial Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bai Clan, one of the Three Great Clans of the empire, had long been a dominant force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite whispers of their decline, their foundation remained solid. And with the emergence of a genius like Bai Xueqing, their future seemed secure once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's father, Bai Tianheng, presided over the event, his gaze sharp as he observed the gathered nobles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By his side stood Bai Xueqing. Her mere presence was enough to capture the attention of many men in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Bai Xueqing having broken off her engagement, it was now the perfect opportunity for them to try to win her favor—not only a peerless beauty of the Bai Clan but a once-in-a-thousand-years genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the opposite side of the hall sat the Chu Clan, their demeanor calm but authoritative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Xing, the Chu Clan Patriarch, exuded an aura of quiet intimidation, his strict and calculating nature evident in every movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him sat Madam Lan, Chu Ziyan's mother, who, despite her age, still possessed a striking and graceful beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them were the most worried about their daughter, who had taken matters into her own hands by deciding to marry the infamous Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the engagement was finally being announced to the world, they couldn't help but scrutinize their future son-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan sat lazily in his seat at the center of the hall, draped in an opulent robe embroidered with golden dragons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His features were undeniably handsome—sharp, well-defined, and exuding the natural elegance of nobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, despite his striking appearance, no one in the hall looked at him with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything, their gazes were filled with a mix of contempt and disgust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan had always been an enigma within the Bai Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heir to one of the most powerful clans in the empire, blessed with wealth and privilege beyond measure—yet, when it came to cultivation, he was an utter disgrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to his sister Bai Xueqing, a once-in-a-thousand-years genius, Bai Zihan was nothing short of a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cultivation was embarrassingly low for someone of his lineage, barely reaching a level that would be considered passable even among minor noble families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it only been his weak cultivation, perhaps he would have been pitied. But Bai Zihan had ensured that he was despised across the empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A notorious troublemaker, he had spent his years bullying weaker cultivators, harassing women, and stirring up conflict wherever he went.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no respect for elders, disregarded clan traditions, and acted as if the world revolved around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were countless rumors of him abusing his authority, using his father's name to get his way, and suppressing those who offended him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he had been surprisingly quiet today, those who knew him doubted he had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A leopard never changes its spots, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Chu Ziyan, the star of the engagement, sat with a poised elegance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in a flowing purple gown embroidered with silver phoenixes, she exuded both grace and an untouchable coldness, her expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was constantly approached—by both men and women—offering words of encouragement, all with looks of pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan could only shake her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew they were misunderstanding the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given Bai Zihan's reputation, she understood why they pitied her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all think that she is walking into the tiger's den, doomed to a life of suffering.\u003C\u002Fp>",1147,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.212Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","eec283786a753ed79e44b98f4fc50128eaa64161d2f961f33c0f6617fdf606f3","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-33","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-31",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]