[{"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-543":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},60681,84,"Chapter 543 Uninvited Guests, Unwelcome Arrogance","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-543",543,"\u003Cp>Bai Zihan did not stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every word landed precisely where it hurt the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Coming uninvited is one thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took another bite of the Spirit Fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But acting as if you are owed respect...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint glance swept across the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...that is another matter entirely. Even shamelessness has a limit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one interrupted as Bai Zihan began throwing one insult after another. Each sentence stripped away their dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each word made them feel like they had committed a grave offense just by coming here uninvited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The representatives who had arrived without invitation grew increasingly unsightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, a few of them who didn't seem to be part of Huo Zhouchen's group stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew that Bai Zihan wasn't really targeting them but rather Huo Zhouchen, who was from the Vermillion Pill Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We apologize for coming uninvited.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them spoke, cupping his fists respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We admit our fault.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But we truly came to congratulate Grandmaster Mu Tianxuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others nodded with his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They lowered their heads slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Showing restraint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Showing respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear, they were not part of the group that had been fawning over Huo Zhouchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though they too lacked invitations, their attitude was entirely different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan glanced at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze lingered for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, since you sincerely came to congratulate Grandmaster Mu Tianxuan, you may enter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a simple sentence, yet it carried undeniable authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief flashed across their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't know how they could answer to their Emperors if they failed to even enter the celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They quickly expressed their thanks before stepping aside respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan's gaze shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward Huo Zhouchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward the others behind him, those who had been posturing arrogantly. A faint smile appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Some people still have self-awareness and manners-unlike certain others.\" Bai Zihan said sarcastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The expressions on Huo Zhouchen and those behind him worsened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was Bai Zihan blatantly calling them shameless, but he had allowed others in while stopping them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why did you let them in but not us? They too don't have an invitation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren't you blatantly targeting us? Do you know the consequences, Young Master Bai?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Bai, please watch your words.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They tried to argue with Bai Zihan, pointing out how he was clearly targeting them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen looked at the allies beside him and quietly shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(They are being played by Bai Zihan!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing how they had already lost their composure and were acting emotionally, he knew Bai Zihan had achieved his goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they didn't stop, they would only make fools of themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen had no choice but to step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuing like this would only worsen the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And more importantly, he had already realized something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arguing directly with Bai Zihan was not wise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't someone who would give face to anyone and didn't seem to\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>understand the word 'fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze moved away from Bai Zihan and landed on Mu Qingyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clan Leader Mu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was calm and respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I may ask...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can his words represent the Mu Clan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question hung in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because everyone understood the implication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan was from the Bai Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, he had ties to the Mu Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, his mother was from here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in the end, he was not from the Mu Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he truly speak for them?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could his words carry the same authority as the Clan Leader?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen did not believe so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And neither did many others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned toward Mu Qingyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qingyuan did not hesitate for a single second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The single word echoed clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple spread instantly through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disbelief!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many had not expected this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wouldn't have said anything if it were in the Bai Clan, as Bai Zihan was\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their heir and held enough influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to think that even in the Mu Clan, his words carried authority equal to that\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>of the Clan Leader-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could that be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone couldn't understand why Bai Zihan held such authority in the Mu\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, they agreed that Mu Yuelan was highly influential, but even she\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>might not hold such authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qingyuan's voice remained steady as he continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He can.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No elaboration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No justification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It meant not only that they treated Bai Zihan as equal to a Clan Leader or elder\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>of the Mu Clan-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But also that they agreed with everything Bai Zihan had said to those\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>representatives from other empires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Huo Zhouchen's mood dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had thought he could ignore Bai Zihan's words and deal directly with Mu\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Mu Qingyuan's response made it clear-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would have to deal with Bai Zihan. Immediately, Huo Zhouchen's mood sank further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had intended to bypass Bai Zihan entirely and speak directly with Mu\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that path has been completely cut off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Huo Zhouchen took a deep breath and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To everyone's surprise, he cupped his fists and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was impolite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm and measured, carrying none of the arrogance from before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We came without invitation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I truly wish to congratulate a fellow Grandmaster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he raised his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A jade box appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it was opened, a rich, overwhelming medicinal aura spread instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mid-tier Grade-7 Pills!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among Grandmasters, such items were not easy to produce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their value was immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple spread through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Huo Zhouchen's sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or at the very least, an undeniable display of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan glanced at the pills briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then at Huo Zhouchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even dogs can be taught.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen's expression stiffened, just for a fraction of a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he endured it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arguing with Bai Zihan now would only waste everything he had done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Huo Zhouchen, the others-though unwilling-had no choice but to\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>lower their heads as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, even Huo Zhouchen had bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What were they compared to him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan waved his hand lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may enter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like that, permission was granted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen and his group stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, there was no arrogance on their faces as before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, it felt as though they had been slapped in front of everyone. The contrast from before was stark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Originally, with Huo Zhouchen leading them, they had intended to walk in with\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>their heads held high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before even entering-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already bowed their heads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And everyone saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange feeling rose among the guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who held invitation letters suddenly felt proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had entered openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With dignity. With their heads held high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, even someone like Huo Zhouchen, a famed alchemist of the\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vermillion Pill Empire, had been forced to lower his head. The thin invitation slip in their hands seemed to gain weight.\u003C\u002Fp>",1172,"2026-05-28T18:17:28.844Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","c9b4c7d2ea8863969460aa0eab497a4f31796090d64dbb741463e1cb6d0bfe7e","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-544","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-542",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]