[{"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-53":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},60361,84,"Chapter 53 53: Star Breathing Technique!","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-53",53,"\u003Cp>(Nice! Got him!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan happily thought as Lin Xuan agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought that perhaps he might need to wait for few more days before he could succeed, but Lin Xuan decisively agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected, as long as one was willing to spend enough, there wasn't anything that one couldn't buy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come,\" he said over his shoulder to Lin Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We will talk about other things at my courtyard.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan followed, still holding the jade bottle of pills, his mind racing with questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, no matter what, he had already made up his decision. He could only pray that Bai Zihan didn't deceive him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disciples and handymen alike turned to watch as Bai Zihan and Lin Xuan walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The handymen were filled with envy and regret, jealous that Lin Xuan had received precious pills as a gift so easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, the disciples could only shake their heads, convinced that Lin Xuan had been fooled by Bai Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In their eyes, there was no way Bai Zihan would actually keep his promise—after all, Earth-Grade cultivation techniques were considered clan secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what, they believed Bai Zihan would never teach the Bai Clan's techniques to an outsider.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You said yes… but I know you're still uncertain,\" Bai Zihan said as they walked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's fine. I don't expect blind loyalty overnight. However, soon you will realize that this decision is the best decision that you made in your life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan didn't say anything for a long time, and there was a long silence as the two of them entered the Mystic Moon Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan asked, after a long silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was what bothered him for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't think that there was anything remarkable about him for Bai Zihan to personally seek him out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan tilted his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I see potential,\" he said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Stupid! You are the Heaven Chosen! Of course, I would want you.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because I believe in investing early… and reaping the rewards later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you telling me that I am talented?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan asked uncertainly. He didn't think that he was bad, but didn't think he was talented either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was feeling unsure because he had tried to become an Outer Disciple for the past 5 years and had failed time and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After experiencing so much failure, anyone would lose confidence in themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, that was only because Lin Xuan was comparing himself with others who had support of their families and comparing with the best of the best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, compared to disciples of Heaven Sword Sect, he might not be anything special and even the weakest disciple there was much better than him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, those disciples were already the cream of the crop within the entire Desolate Heaven Empire and shouldn't be used as the baseline for comparison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But without any support from others, to be able to reach Core Formation Stage at just 17 years old, that too with just a Common Yellow Grade Cultivation Method, Lin Xuan was very talented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can take it in any way you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan didn't say much either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was another silence after that as Lin Xuan was thinking about what Bai Zihan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, Bai Zihan was looking at his System Store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was going to buy an Earth-Grade Cultivation Technique from the System Store and give it to Lin Xuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan knew the Myriad Breathing Technique, but it was Heaven Grade and he wasn't going to risk it and teach it to Lin Xuan, who might become his enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, if others knew that he had such Cultivation Technique, they would surely come to hunt him down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also wasn't going to teach him the Azure Dragon Breathing Method of the Bai Clan, which is only reserved for the Clan Leader and those with great talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, when the Bai Clan found out, he would surely be punished and even expelled from the Clan, which he didn't want.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving the Clan wasn't exactly bad, but he was sure to be crippled before being exiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyways, he felt that if just buying an Earth-Grade Cultivation Technique could make a protagonist on his side, it was totally worth it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, in the future he could use the same Cultivation Technique to entice others to join him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the System interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, he had about 10,000 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And most Earth-Grade Cultivation Techniques cost around 5,000 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan scanned through the glowing panel only he could see, eyes moving quickly over the rows of cultivation techniques available in the System Store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't going to waste time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't need perfection—he needed something powerful, presentable, and good enough to leave Lin Xuan in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few seconds, he found one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he spent the 5,000 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden ripple flashed across his vision as the purchase completed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*************************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Star Breathing Technique: Earth-Grade]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Description:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A potent Earth-Grade cultivation technique that refines Qi using celestial resonance. It allows the cultivator to harmonize with the rhythm of stars, drastically improving Qi circulation and combat adaptability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absorption Efficiency: 100% increased Qi absorption. During nighttime, cultivation speed increases by an additional 50%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*************************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan nodded with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Star Breathing Technique, huh? Sounds fancy enough,\" he muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time he finished, they had reached his courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The doors opened with a wave of Bai Zihan's hand, after which he sat down on the table and took out his jade brush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat down calmly and gestured for Lin Xuan to wait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, with practiced ease, he began to write the technique from memory—line by line, stroke by stroke, each character glowing faintly with Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan stood silently, not daring to interrupt, eyes filled with restrained anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't long before Bai Zihan placed the finished scroll on the table and looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This,\" Bai Zihan said, \"is the Star Breathing Technique. An Earth-Grade cultivation technique.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan's breath caught in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Bai Zihan had said he'd provide one, he didn't believe it until he was given the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he was skeptical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless he tried it, he wouldn't know whether Bai Zihan was lying or really giving him an Earth-Grade Cultivation Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan tapped the scroll lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are not to teach this to anyone. Not even your friends, should you have any. If I find out you've copied or passed it on without permission…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let the sentence hang, unfinished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Xuan understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand, Young Master Bai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said seriously, taking the scroll with both hands and bowing deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will never show it to anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan leaned back in his chair and smiled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good! You can cultivate in my courtyard and check its efficiency.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan's hands trembled slightly as he clutched the scroll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had walked into this courtyard as a mere handyman, a nobody.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now… now he held in his hands something that countless people could only dream of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A new beginning!\u003C\u002Fp>",1190,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","6cbbca96a1abb5b14a840cf2948f8c8d4c913826b2edffd41449fa237ebecac5","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-54","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-52",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]