[{"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-54":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},60362,84,"Chapter 54 54: The Night of Cultivation","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-54",54,"\u003Cp>The first rays of sunlight spilled gently across Mystic Moon Peak, warming the rooftops and setting the courtyard dew aglow like tiny gems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside his residence, Bai Zihan slowly opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mmm… What a great night!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan muttered, stretching lazily as he sat up on the edge of his bed. A soft yawn escaped his lips as he rubbed the sleep from his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yesterday had gone far better than he expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah… I really did it. Lin Xuan is in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't stop the smile from tugging at the corners of his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snagging a protagonist this early—without even needing to fight him—was an absolute win in Bai Zihan's book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, these Heaven's Chosen were arrogant and prideful to a fault, but Lin Xuan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was cautious, sure. But he also had no backing, no powerful sect elders watching over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made him vulnerable and easy to win over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now all that's left… is to cultivate his loyalty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan chuckled to himself as he stepped into his robes and fastened his belt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed open the doors to his residence, stepping out into the crisp, fresh morning air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His long robes fluttered softly, and his expression was calm and composed, as if everything in the world was proceeding exactly as he intended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he stepped out, his eyes fell on the figure seated cross-legged under the old plum tree not far from his courtyard gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Lin Xuan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth was sitting in a meditative pose, his back straight, breathing calm and even.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thin wisps of Qi spiraled around him like invisible threads drawn from the world itself, converging toward his dantian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A subtle fluctuation in the air told Bai Zihan all he needed to know—Lin Xuan had already begun cultivating the Star Breathing Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Lin Xuan had spent the entire night cultivating beneath the plum tree—something Bai Zihan hadn't expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had assumed that once Lin Xuan confirmed the technique was genuine, he would return to his own quarters to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh. That fast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan raised a brow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning a Cultivation Technique was never an easy task, even with the right method.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, Bai Zihan hadn't personally taught Lin Xuan—he had simply handed him the technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(As expected, the protagonist with a cheat-like ability to learn!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan recognized that only someone like Lin Xuan, with an innate gift for rapid learning, could absorb a new technique so swiftly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Lin Xuan had access to enough resources and a variety of techniques, Bai Zihan reckoned he could very well rise to become one of the strongest in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was about to call out, Lin Xuan opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of brilliance flickered within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he saw Bai Zihan standing there, Lin Xuan stood up and bowed deeply, both hands cupped respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Bai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan said earnestly, voice filled with gratitude. Unlike yesterday, his voice was filled with only genuine gratitude and nothing else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. I… I never imagined such a technique even existed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan gave a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've tried it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan nodded vigorously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. I couldn't sleep last night after you gave me the scroll. I began cultivating as soon as I could.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, his voice trembled slightly, still overwhelmed by what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Last night…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard was quiet, illuminated only by the soft silver light of the moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan sat alone on his simple mat, the scroll unfurled before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every character inscribed by Bai Zihan carried traces of Qi, making the entire scroll glow faintly under moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he began reading, he felt as though he had stepped into a completely different world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't sure if the Star Breathing Technique was truly Earth-Grade, but it felt incredibly profound, far more powerful than the technique he was currently using.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It spoke of harmonizing one's breathing with the pulse of the stars, sensing the rhythm of the cosmos, drawing celestial Qi directly into the meridians and refining it with eerie efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he followed the first breathing cycle described in the scroll, Lin Xuan immediately felt a difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body responded almost instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qi around him stirred, faster and more willingly than it ever had before. His pores opened, and spiritual energy surged into his body like a tide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... this is at least ten times faster than before!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had gasped inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to his old cultivation technique, the Star Breathing Technique allowed him to absorb Qi at a rate ten times faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few minutes, his Early Core Formation cultivation realm seemed to be on the verge of breaking through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more incredible, the longer he cultivated, the more stable his foundation became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavenly energy drawn from the stars was purer, calmer, and more harmonious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing such improvement, he couldn't possibly stop and continued cultivating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the night grew later and more stars filled the sky, his cultivation speed increased even further. At times, it was up to 15 times faster than his previous rate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he sat in the silence of the night, with the starlight gently falling on his shoulders and the scroll glowing before him, Lin Xuan felt something he hadn't felt in years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hope!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he realized it, morning had already arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only stopped cultivating when he sensed someone nearby, and it was none other than his benefactor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I couldn't stop cultivating,\" Lin Xuan said now, still visibly emotional.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've used many techniques over the years, but none of them… none of them even come close to this. It's like I've finally found a path that belongs to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's expression didn't change, but deep in his heart, he was pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's right. The more you gain from me, the more you'll depend on me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've only just started. The full potential of the Star Breathing Technique will reveal itself in time. For now, focus on mastering the breathing rhythm and stabilizing your meridians.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan bowed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will not let you down, Young Master Bai!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. When you reach the Core Condensation Stage, I'll give you another gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Young Master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Xuan responded enthusiastically. He didn't care much about what he might be given next, since he had already received something he could only dream of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he replied excitedly, eager to show Bai Zihan that he was genuinely happy to hear it.\u003C\u002Fp>",1087,"2026-05-28T18:17:14.491Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","bb7afce56f093ee19827355328e40ea8b7ad20d722bfa32b4f42dc1eee78e5d5","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-55","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-53",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]