[{"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-423":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},60481,84,"Chapter 423 Engagement Broken??","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-423",423,"\u003Cp>What was worse than trash in this world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A genius who had fallen... and become trash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the doctor's words, everyone present was already convinced-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was crippled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Good!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan thought calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is perfect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, no matter how much of a \"trash\" he had been, he could still cultivate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he still had his status as the heir of the strongest clan of the Desolate Heaven Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because of that, even with his poor reputation and lowly talent in the past, the Chu Clan had never shown open dissatisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan herself had also agreed to the engagement-out of convenience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cripple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone no different from a mortal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Chu Ziyan-who had once insisted on the engagement for practical reasons-would surely hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chu Clan would definitely push to dissolve i once they heard the news. And the Bai Clan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would have little reason to object.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Bai Xueqing had once broken an engagement herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Bai Clan protested too much, it would only make them look unreasonable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, Bai Zihan had already planned to persuade his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's lips curved faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(A perfect excuse.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A clean dissolution of the engagement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No loss of face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No grudges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one would feel guilty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that wasn't the main reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't as if the engagement to Chu Ziyan truly affected his life. Whether it existed or not changed nothing for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no interest in other women, and his status as being engaged didn't bother him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he had to admit that because he was engaged, his parents didn't bother him about marriage-which they surely would have if he wasn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What mattered more... was what came after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being seen as crippled had its advantages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of his enemies would finally breathe easy. Once they believed he posed no threat, they would stop watching him so closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, some might see this as an opportunity to exact revenge-but those people were insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Bai Zihan were still viewed as a threat, the ones sent after him wouldn't be petty weaklings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would be Immortal Realm experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, during the war against the Demonic Forces, everyone had seen it clearly-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was capable of handling Great Ascension Realm cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To eliminate someone like that, Immortal Elders would have to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they would surely plan extensively to assassinate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if they found out that he had become crippled?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of them wouldn't even bother sending assassins, as they would still need to deal with the Bai Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those who sent assassins out of grudge or other reasons would surely let\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their guard down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm crippled!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that Bai Tianheng and others atleast confirmed that Bai Zihan knew what\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>had happened to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he was so calm to an almost impossible degree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan turned his head slightly, his gaze settling on Chu Ziyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Come on...)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan thought silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Break it off like a heroine. Don't worry-I won't hold any grudges like some\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>petty protagonist.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waited for Chu Ziyan to denounce the engagement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surely, she wouldn't feel good having a cripple as her husband.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what came next... was none of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bai Zihan...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan stepped forward, her brows tightly furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes weren't cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren't calculating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were full of worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is your body alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan came closer and checked for any injuries that had yet to heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arg-I'm fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Chu Ziyan genuinely worry about him, Bai Zihan felt a twinge of guilt\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was worried, and here he was trying to trick her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He frowned inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(This isn't how it's supposed to go!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She should be looking at him with pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not concerned after hearing the news about him being a cripple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps she was just being mindful of the Bai Clan's status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it was because Bai Xueqing-her best friend-was his sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That had to be it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way she would actually want to stay engaged to a cripple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But nothing changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along with Chu Ziyan, others also made small talk, trying to ease his worries and telling him not to worry about what the doctor had said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ren even boasted that he knew an Alchemist who could create a pill that could completely heal his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others said that there was no need to worry and that he was still the heir of the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Bai Xueqing remained silent, her eyes and expression wasn't like that of\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was because she didn't care about him, or because she didn't\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>believe he had truly become crippled, Bai Zihan couldn't tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought it was most likely the former.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, it was time to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zihan'er needs rest,\" Bai Tianheng said quietly. \"Everyone, give him some time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng thought that with so many people present, Bai Zihan wasn't able\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to show his true emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they should let him be for the time being and give him space to process\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>what had happened to his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Elders nodded. One by one, they turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan hesitated... then slowly followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was when Bai Zihan spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng turned back, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zihan, do you need something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan took a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father... about my engagement with Chu Ziyan.\" The tent went quiet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng's expression stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan continued, as if speaking for Chu Ziyan's sake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With my condition,\" he said slowly, \"the Chu Clan shouldn't have to accept a\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>cripple as their future son-in-law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Chu Ziyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chu Ziyan deserves better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply looked at his son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, he saw not calculation-but resignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The once arrogant, confident Bai Zihan...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemed to have lost faith in himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that realization hurt far more than any battlefield wound. Normally, he would have said that Bai Zihan needn't worry about such things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still his son and the heir of the Bai Clan. There was no way he would let a once-decided engagement be broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't dare argue against Bai Zihan, who seemed to have given up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't want to force things and decided to let Bai Zihan make his own choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng let out a quiet breath and slowly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to say that if this was his wish, then he wouldn't object-but before he could speak, Chu Ziyan's voice cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There is no need.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her back was straight and her gaze unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether crippled or not,\" she said clearly, each word firm and steady, \"the engagement still stands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air went completely still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's mind blanked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan turned to look at him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There seems to be a misunderstanding,\" she continued calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the first place, I did not agree to this engagement because of your cultivation talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>True-before the engagement, Bai Zihan had been hailed as someone with trash-tier talent and no hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she didn't agree to the engagement because of love either, it was definitely not because of his cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs rippled through the tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bai Clan's Grand Elders exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yuie nodded approvingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well said,\" she said with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To remain steadfast in times of prosperity is common. But to remain loyal in adversity...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze shifted to Chu Ziyan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is the bearing of a true Lady of the Bai Clan!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Ruhong laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha! Indeed. Such resolve is rare among the younger generation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unshaken by gain or loss-this loyalty will surely not go unrewarded\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Bai Ren nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Tianheng stared at Chu Ziyan for a long moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then... a complicated smile surfaced on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This daughter-in-law...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She really is the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only one person felt none of that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(...This isn't how things were supposed to go.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His world felt like it had tilted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like it had collapsed outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Ziyan's ears reddened faintly under the gazes of the Immortal Grand Elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even she was not immune to such praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I will do my best,\" she said softly, lowering her head for a brief moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was steady, but the blush betrayed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Elders smiled, clearly satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Bai Zihan felt a sharp twitch at the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(...Do her best?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Best at what, exactly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Best at becoming his wife?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Best at ruining his carefully laid plans?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then-perhaps sensing his gaze-Chu Ziyan looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression softened, the worry from earlier still there, but now mixed with something firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost... reassuring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" Chu Ziyan said, looking straight at him, \"there is no need for you to worry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's heart skipped-not in anticipation, but in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will definitely get married to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words hung in the air like a sacred vow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To everyone else, it sounded romantic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the Grand Elders, it was loyalty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Bai Tianheng, it was relief-no, more than that. Gratitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to Bai Zihan-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those words rang like a death sentence.\u003C\u002Fp>",1562,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","f161ef4e40da2acb4afcbf0d48bdc1eed347d76206896453fdf9ec83e96f7717","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-424","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-422",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]