[{"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-510":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},60648,84,"Chapter 510 Negotiating with Death","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-510",510,"\u003Cp>(Just what kind of physique is that?)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Genuine confusion filled Chong Sheng's expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no need to doubt whether the formation was working-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the surroundings were changing rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air twisted violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground glowed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heat surged to terrifying levels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything within the formation was being melted, distorted, and suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood there without the slightest change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a single sign of discomfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng's eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, he thought Bai Zihan was simply putting on an act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had already been more than a minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Bai Zihan still showed no signs of resisting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if the formation...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn't exist at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of panic began to rise in Chong Sheng's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never imagined that Bai Zihan would be this powerful. So troublesome to take care of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Nine Infernal Sun Killing Array-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A formation capable of killing a Great Ascension Realm expert-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was completely useless against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng's fingers twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts raced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run away again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried and even used a teleportation formation to escape, but Bai Zihan still found him easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, his Qi was almost exhausted, and looking at the situation, he could perhaps last another 30 minutes of running before falling into Bai Zihan's hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That too was equally difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even used a Grade-6 formation-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it had achieved nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng felt a deep sense of helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had been through many situations in his previous life as well as this life, but this was the first time he had faced such an overwhelming feeling of\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when on his deathbed in his previous life, if not for those traitors and underhanded methods, he could have survived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even by giving his all, using everything at his disposal, he couldn't do much to\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A humiliating one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But a necessary one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng took a slow breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Bai...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was no longer as cold as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it carried a forced calm and respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't believe there is any grudge between us for you to go so far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused briefly, watching Bai Zihan carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don't we leave matters here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone softened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you let me off today... I will remember this favor forever.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And I will definitely repay you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blazing formation continued roaring around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt strangely insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan slowly lifted his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes landed on Chong Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said nothing, but a faint smile appeared on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan said with an almost surprised tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No grudge?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wasn't it you who said that you would not spare me and that I would face the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>same fate as the Quan Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng regretted those words immensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng lowered his head slightly, laughing awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Bai, those were merely words unintentionally uttered by this\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>useless mouth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced a faint, self-deprecating smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This Chong Sheng has no intention of making an enemy out of you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone became even more careful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was nothing more than a moment of anger. Please forgive me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his head slowly, watching Bai Zihan's expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Young Master Bai is willing, we can treat this as if it never happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blazing formation continued to roar around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the one controlling it-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was now speaking like someone trying to put out fire he himself had started.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Chong Sheng could continue-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You might forget it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I won't!\" Those simple words-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly made Chong Sheng's heart sink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold realization surfaced in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan had no intention of backing off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng's fingers curled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His thoughts raced again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could think of another approach-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan spoke once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...letting you live isn't out of the question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng's eyes instantly lit up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A way out!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately seized onto that single thread of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please tell me what you want me to do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried urgency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But also confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as there was room to negotiate-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plenty of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan looked at him with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What can you offer me for me to consider letting you go?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan asked playfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression straightened. Confidence returned to his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Bai, you may ask for anything within my means.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone became firm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I possess numerous formations of Grade-5 and above.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just that-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then spoke with clear confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I even have Heaven-Grade techniques.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze locked onto Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Young Master Bai is willing, I am more than happy to offer them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng's lips curled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew the value of what he was offering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Formations of such level-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in the Desolate Heaven Empire, he knew that they were extremely\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>valuable, even to someone like Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Heaven-Grade techniques?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This too was something that every Sect and Clan would fight for, including the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was certain-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By offering such treasures, Bai Zihan would definitely let him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lowered his gaze slightly, as if genuinely considering Chong Sheng's offer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thoughtful expression appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even seemed tempted. Chong Sheng watched him closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint anticipation rose in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in reality-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan wasn't considering it at all. Not even a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the very beginning, he hadn't believed a single word Chong Sheng said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A person like him-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cunning, ruthless, and vengeful to the core-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once given the chance, would undoubtedly seek revenge the moment he\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>regained his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting him go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was no different from raising a hidden dagger against himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called treasures Chong Sheng was offering...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were meaningless to Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the System Store at his disposal, things like Heaven-Grade techniques and\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>high-level formations were nothing more than items he could obtain whenever\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he wished. Completely replaceable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief pause-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan raised his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze landed on Chong Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are those things as valuable as your life?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng froze for a split second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course not!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His life-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was worth far more than those items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thousands of times more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But naturally-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan didn't know that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, that's what Chong Sheng believed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thought\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time- surfaced in his mind. (He is quite greedy!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could see it now. Bai Zihan wasn't uninterested- He just wanted more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng suppressed the cold glint in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Fine! If that's what it takes to survive.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>11\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.1\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could pay the price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't make it too easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression stiffened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hint of reluctance appeared on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if what he was about to give up was extremely precious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The formation around them slowly dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blazing heat dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crimson runes faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few breaths-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The terrifying Nine Infernal Sun Killing Array was deactivated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The oppressive heat vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surroundings returned to normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took out two items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Grade-6 Formation Scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a Heaven-Grade Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hesitated for a moment as if struggling internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he handed them over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this enough for Young Master Bai to let me off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan took them casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the scroll first. His gaze swept across the contents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything was authentic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No tricks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No deception. Chong Sheng had indeed handed over real treasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's expression didn't change much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no excitement. No satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just calm indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed the scrolls. Then looked back at Chong Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about that technique?\" Chong Sheng's brows furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Which one?\" Bai Zihan's eyes narrowed faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The one you used earlier. To dodge all my attacks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That technique was one of his greatest trump cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extremely rare and extremely powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Saint-Grade Technique!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among Saint-Grade techniques-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stood at the very top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Giving it to Bai Zihan would be like adding fuel to the fire. By then, he might\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even become invincible with his already powerful phsyqiue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no way that he was going to give it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng forced a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Bai, that technique is somewhat special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shook his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It can only be used by certain physiques. For others, it would be useless even if\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>learned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone sounded sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if he was genuinely advising Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Bai Zihan simply looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze calm and unmoved. \"Give it to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three simple words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No room for negotiation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chong Sheng's expression stiffened. For a moment-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence hung in the air again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel it clearly now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan wasn't asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was demanding.\u003C\u002Fp>",1570,"2026-05-28T18:17:28.844Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","9b65b3615a9526caf479a4c9306345f5db7039896155684f4b61834135c682f8","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-511","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-509",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]