[{"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-527":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},60665,84,"Chapter 527 Alchemist Competition","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-527",527,"\u003Cp>\"Let's have a competition. Between me and you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words echoed clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one reacted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if they hadn't heard correctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a ripple exploded through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A competition?! With Mu Linyue?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is he serious?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Doesn't he know that in the entire Desolate Heaven Empire, there is no one in her generation who could compete with her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is even more talented than the current Pill King! And Bai Zihan dares to challenge her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those who had been suppressing their laughter now stared openly. Shock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disbelief!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Mu Yuelan's eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hadn't expected this at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it was a stupid decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For someone like Bai Zihan, who had no talent and couldn't even refine an appetizer pill, to challenge a once-in-a-thousand genius like Mu Linyue to a competition-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even fools wouldn't make such a stupid decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue blinked once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, she laughed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... want to compete with me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed at herself slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if confirming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then looked at him again, who nodded in confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips slowly curved upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cousin...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...do you even know what you're saying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone wasn't mocking anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost pitying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beginner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Challenging her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In alchemy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was stupidity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan didn't respond immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply met her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you can refine a pill...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I can refine it better\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrogance in that statement was absolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hall fell into a strange silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the faint crackling of flames beneath the furnaces seemed to dim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue stared at him for a few breaths longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, her smile slowly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not into anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But into something more serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was calmer now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This isn't something you can joke about.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze held his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no need to take things this far.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've already said enough today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone softened-just a fraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Leave it at that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For once, she wasn't trying to humiliate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was giving him a way out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no benefit in this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beating Bai Zihan in alchemy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course she would win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what would that prove?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That she defeated someone who couldn't even refine a basic pill?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wasn't glory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a waste of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And worse, it would make Bai Zihan lose face completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something neither the Bai Clan nor Mu Yuelan would appreciate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this was her final courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Know when to stop.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Bai Zihan only looked at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're afraid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three simple words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue's eyes sharpened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's expression didn't change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought the so-called genius of the Mu Clan wouldn't avoid a simple\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost careless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I guess I overestimated you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps sounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue stared at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a long moment, she said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Afraid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She repeated softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her aura stirred faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You really don't know your place.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last trace of restraint disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it settled everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want a competition?\" She stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes locked onto his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll give you one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight pause. \"But don't regret it later!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's my line!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuelan watched the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A headache slowly forming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(These two...)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no stopping it now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice cut in once more, calm and decisive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you're going to compete, then do it properly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She inwardly thought that if Bai Zihan received a crushing defeat, then he\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>might give up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both turned toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuclan's gaze swept across the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you want to compete?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was neutral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan answered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoever refines the higher-grade pill wins.\" Simple and straightforward. Mu Yuelan nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned her gaze toward Mu Linyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about you? Do you have a problem with it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue didn't even think twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have no problem.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice was calm and confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, in her eyes, the outcome had already been decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere in the hall shifted completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no longer a simple exchange of words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a real competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The disciples quickly stepped back, clearing space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two furnaces were prepared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stopped before one of the furnaces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze lingered on it for a brief moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned toward the ingredient racks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rows upon rows of herbs, roots, and spiritual materials were neatly arranged. However, this was only a hall for Grade-3 alchemists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant every ingredient here was, at most, suitable for Grade-3 pills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan reached out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Casually picking a few herbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Mu Linyue had already begun selecting her ingredients.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her movements were smooth and precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding disciples began to whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is Senior Sister Linyue choosing?\" \"That... isn't that-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them widened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cloud Mist Grass... Crimson Spirit Root... and that's...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three-Yin Flower!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple spread. \"She's going for that?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way... that's one of the hardest Grade-3 pills to refine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Top-grade Grade-3... the Heavenly Meridian Cleansing Pill!\" Shock filled their voices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That pill was notoriously difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among Grade-3 pills, it stood at the peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High failure rate. Extremely strict control required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the effects were exceptional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To attempt that, it could only mean one thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She's ending this in one move. Meanwhile, eyes slowly shifted toward Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, confusion spread. \"What is he picking?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That combination doesn't make sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, is that even a proper set of ingredients?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't recognize any pill formula from that...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs grew louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because unlike Mu Linyue, Bai Zihan's selection looked random.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One herb from here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another from there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he didn't even know what he was choosing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then someone whispered-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does he even know what those are?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, a few suppressed chuckles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That has to be it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's just picking randomly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He probably can't even identify the herbs...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like he really came here to embarrass himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue also noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brows furrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, she thought she might have missed something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But no matter how she looked, there was none.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her lips curled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(So this is your confidence?) Disappointment flickered in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had thought-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least- There would be something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't even worth taking seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan, however, remained completely calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if he couldn't hear a single whisper around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if none of it mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because what he was going to refine was something that none of them could\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>see coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Grade-4 pill!\u003C\u002Fp>",1141,"2026-05-28T18:17:28.844Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","a3a36aada5a73f687460f37529951c9e1390dd48d449d54d06d1cbc29307cc78","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-528","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-526",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]