[{"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-491":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},60249,84,"Chapter 491 The Invitation That Allowed No Refusal","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-491",491,"\u003Cp>Not far from the execution platform-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the countless spectators crowding the plaza-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan stood quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore plain robes today with his face covered, nothing that would immediately draw attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura was restrained, his presence subdued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the ordinary eye, he looked no different from any other mortal who had come to witness history.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You and I are the same!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Haoyu howled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan smirked when he heard those words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Perhaps!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't deny it. After all, righteousness was just a mask used by the powerful to justify their actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wen Haoyu was wrong about one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's mask had always been unveiled. There was no need for him to be hiding behind anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He silently watched as the executioner beheaded Wen Haoyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around him, the cheers continued to surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Justice has been served!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That demon finally paid for his crimes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Serves him right!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Bai Zihan's gaze remained fixed on the execution platform where Wen Haoyu's body had already been removed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He neither celebrated nor frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sympathy either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Haoyu's death carried very little weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the man had committed countless atrocities or none at all... it hardly mattered to Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the true reason Wen Haoyu had reached this fate was far simpler.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Haoyu had crossed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once that line was crossed-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The outcome had already been decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's eyes lowered slightly as the cheers continued to echo around the plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for a single variable...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lot of things would have been different today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This execution would not have been the Empire's grand display of justice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would have been something far more terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze drifted toward the distant silhouette of the Imperial Palace rising above the capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden roofs shimmered beneath the afternoon sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seat of imperial authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The center of power that ruled the entire Desolate Heaven Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For most cultivators-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That palace represented an untouchable force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Bai Zihan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was merely another obstacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truthfully speaking, when the Imperial Court had attempted to suppress the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Clan... when they had joined the Li-Zhao Alliance...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan had already considered the possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Emperor insisted on making an enemy of him-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he would simply remove the Emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Imperial Family resisted-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would erase them as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if the Li Clan or Zhao Clan chose to interfere...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They would have fallen together with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan had chosen restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because he feared the Imperial Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because he lacked the strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because of a single variable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lingxiao!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Heavenly Chosen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, Bai Zihan wouldn't have even bothered with any of this. He would\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>have changed the one who tried to bring down the Bai Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But alas, fate had a different plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Qin Lingxiao posing as Yu Feiyan, he could only wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't wise to cross Qin Lingxiao or do something which might lead to\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>confrontation with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needs to wait at least before she is done with whatever reason she is here\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>for or wait until the Bai Clan is powerful enough to take her on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as that thought faded from Bai Zihan's mind-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gentle voice sounded beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Bai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was soft, graceful, and unmistakably refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's eyes narrowed slightly beneath the cloth covering his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had not sensed her approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a fluctuation of Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she now stood only a few steps away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slowly turned his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Feiyan stood there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her appearance drew subtle attention even in the densely packed plaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her posture was elegant, her robes pristine, her expression calm despite the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>chaos that had only moments ago shaken the square.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that almost everyone who laid their eyes on her had already been enchanted and made a path for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's gaze sharpened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to be cautious since it was clear that she was here for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Yu Feiyan smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I did not expect to find Young Master Bai here among the common spectators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes carried a curious glint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watching the conclusion of a storm you started?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan returned a polite nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Princess overestimates me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was calm, almost indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I merely came to witness the Empire's justice like everyone else.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Feiyan tilted her head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze lingered on him for a moment longer than necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was actually hoping to speak with Young Master Bai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's smile did not change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inwardly-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind had already become cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of all the people he wished to avoid at this moment...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qin Lingxiao was at the very top of the list.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He inclined his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm afraid today may not be convenient.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gestured subtly toward the dispersing crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still have to deal with the Azure Sun Holy Sect and aftermath of this. Perhaps\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>another time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A reasonable excuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Yu Feiyan was going to let him decline so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She took a single step closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not enough to alarm others-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But enough that Bai Zihan could clearly see the faint amusement in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Bai seems to be avoiding me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How could that be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan tried to wiggle his way out. Of course, he needed to avoid her as\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>much as possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, no one would even know how he died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems that way to me though. Just give me a few seconds, otherwise who\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>knows, I might even come to the Bai Clan if you decline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Feiyan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Please, don't!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knows what kind of motives she has but it is certain that she is trying to\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>get herself involved with the Bai Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last time, it was for marriage, now she wants to use the excuse of seeing him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's brows twitched almost imperceptibly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Feiyan leaned slightly closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Relax, Young Master Bai.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I merely wish to chat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes glimmered faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or are you afraid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan stared at her for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he sighed quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refusing doesn't seem to be an option. And who knows what she would do if he\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>continued to reject her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was still concealing her real identity and power, she might be forced to reveal them and take him by force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, if she wants, she could easily do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Princess truly knows how to put people in difficult positions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Feiyan's smile widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I prefer to call it persistence.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She folded her hands behind her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan was silent for a few breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refusing again would only make things worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And provoking Qin Lingxiao unnecessarily was the last thing he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew what she might pull, seeing how persistent she was? If pushed, she\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>could forcefully take him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded. \"Very well!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Feiyan laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes sparkled with a strange interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won't take too much of your time!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she turned and began walking away from the plaza without even checking\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>if he would follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if she already knew the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan watched her retreating figure for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then muttered under his breath. \"...Troublesome woman.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He followed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1251,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.492Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","523c257b79ed322a022baf5188e4c5fce66719fba68311e8a050582430267d47","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-492","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-490",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]