[{"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-551":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},60609,84,"Chapter 551 From Victory to Humiliation","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-551",551,"\u003Cp>A sharp tremor ran through Mu Linyue's cauldron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buzz-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low, resonant hum spread outward, far deeper than anything heard before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then, a surge of Qi exploded outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several onlookers straightened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... this aura...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something's wrong-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lid of the cauldron trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lid lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of medicinal fragrance spread outward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding Qi surged toward it instinctively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Could it be... a Grade-4 pill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone muttered in disbelief. After all, the Qi they sensed was obviously much more powerful than that of a Grade-3 pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grade-4?! At her age?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She's only eighteen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn... a Grade-4 alchemist at eighteen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't that even more monstrous than Huo Shenyu's talent?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at how powerful the Qi emitted was, everyone took it as a sign that Mu Linyue had refined a Grade-4 pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reaction wouldn't have been so intense if it were any other participant, but because it was Mu Linyue-someone still in her teens-it became a major shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That would mean she had shattered Huo Shenyu's previous record and replaced him as the youngest Grade-4 alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excitement erupted among the Desolate Heaven Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph! Give her a few more years, and she might surpass Huo Shenyu!\" \"Then let's see who's arrogant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, their earlier despair cracked, replaced by anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, they had felt humiliated, looked down upon for lacking a genius comparable to Huo Shenyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not everyone was celebrating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the higher-grade alchemists-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because what they sensed... didn't match the conclusion others had reached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... this Qi...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's too dense...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even that Grade-5 pill that Huo Shenyu refined wasn't this powerful-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill crept into their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An impossible thought surfaced-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then was immediately suppressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Impossible...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's no way...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'She's too young...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'No one at her age could possibly refine a Grade-5 pill...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One by one, they dismissed it, unwilling to accept such a terrifying possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already shocking enough that Mu Linyue could refine a Grade-4 pill. If it were anything higher...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn't even know what to call such talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some speculated that it was simply a particularly violent or unstable pill, which explained the overwhelming Qi and fragrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Shenyu's expression also changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't that he believed Mu Linyue had refined a Grade-5 pill-but even the thought of her reaching Grade-4 Alchemist at such age filled him with fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze locked onto Mu Linyue's cauldron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he consoled himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would still win this competition and just because she reached grade-4 doesn't automatically mean that she would be able to reach Grade-5 faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, the light within the cauldron stabilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aura condensed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Mu Linyue raised her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And from within the cauldron, a pill rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Floating gently into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was flawless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soft light pulsed across it, layer upon layer, like breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue caught it lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then turned and displayed it openly, for everyone to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The alchemists-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other cultivators-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Huo Zhouchen-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All widened their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disbelief!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Horror!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, those unable to discern its grade frowned in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... what is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why is everyone reacting like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't tell... what grade that pill is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The silence stretched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared to speak until a trembling voice finally broke it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Top-tier...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if he couldn't believe it even while seeing it clearly-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Top tier Grade-5 pill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if thunder exploded in every mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is that possible?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It isn't Grade-4... but Grade-5?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock spread like wildfire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who couldn't sense it earlier finally understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder the high-grade alchemists had looked as if they had seen something\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they had.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes turned toward Mu Linyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stood calmly, as if nothing extraordinary had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, in a steady voice, she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a Top-tier Grade-5-Heavenly Verdant Soul Refining Pill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pill rested in her palm, radiating a soft yet overwhelming aura, its presence\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>far surpassing what most had ever witnessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Top-tier\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Grade-5\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some repeated the words unconsciously, as if trying to convince themselves it\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Huo Shenyu's expression twisted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice rang out sharply, breaking the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're lying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All attention snapped toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The accusation hung in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for a moment, many actually felt his words made sense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could someone so young refine a Grade-5 pill? Even Huo Shenyu had only barely reached Low-tier Grade-5.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was already considered a once-in-a-generation genius.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eighteen years old?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Top-tier Grade-5?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It sounded absurd. Unreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right then-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pfft-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A laugh slipped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahahahaha!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan didn't even try to hold it this time. His laughter rang out clearly, filled\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>with mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked directly at Huo Shenyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Young Master Huo, can't take a loss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A grin spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a sore loser!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words struck like a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Shenyu's face flushed with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You-!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His aura surged slightly, his voice turning sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is impossible! There must be something wrong!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Shenyu frantically tried to find any justification or explanation, but nothing\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>came.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned instinctively-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Father must know!) \"Father-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen's cold voice cut through everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She is-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could continue-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up! Didn't you disgrace yourself enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen's voice was cold, carrying unmistakable anger. Huo Shenyu froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words died in his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never in his life had his father scolded him like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen's gaze fell upon the pill in Mu Linyue's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others might doubt and be uncertain but how could he-a Grade-7 alchemist-\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>make a mistake in recognizing a Grade-5 pill's grade?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That pill was undeniably a Top-tier Grade-5 pill. \"Tsk! Tsk! Where is your arrogance now? Still think you've won?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan continued, rubbing salt into the wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Shenyu wanted to refute him, but seeing his father's reaction, he knew\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>that it was real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what could he even say now? \"Looks like some of you still have your doubts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Zihan spoke again, smiling faintly. \"Then how about this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward Huo Zhouchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandmaster Huo, do you also think that Mu Linyue's pill isn't a Top-tier\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grade-5 pill?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The question was deliberately asked to Huo Zhouchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen frowned slightly, but he still needed to maintain composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze lingered on the pill in Mu Linyue's hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is a Top-tier Grade-5 pill.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no longer any room for doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those words came from a Grade-7 alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From Huo Zhouchen himself. The authority behind them crushed all disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in that instant, the last fragile thread of denial shattered. Bai Zihan's lips curled upward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he slowly turned, his gaze sweeping across the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across those who had just praised Huo Shenyu. Across those who had declared the outcome prematurely. His voice rang out, clear and unhurried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now then... do you all still believe Huo Shenyu is the winner?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same people who had spoken so confidently just moments ago now stood frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces stiff, burning with embarrassment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their earlier words echoed like ridicule in their minds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each sentence now felt like a slap-to themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the one who suffered the most humiliation was Huo Shenyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fists clenched tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrogance he displayed earlier...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The certainty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The declaration of victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of it now felt like a clown proclaiming himself emperor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That arrogance had turned into the greatest humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Bai Zihan wasn't letting it go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk... tsk...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clicked his tongue lightly, his expression filled with amusement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened? You were so certain just now, saying it was meaningless to continue and that you were the winner!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes locked onto Huo Shenyu, filled with mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you still have the same delusion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Shenyu's jaw tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body trembled faintly from rage and humiliation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When has he ever, in his entire life, been so humiliated?\u003C\u002Fp>",1326,"2026-05-28T18:17:30.123Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","331f9388178dada9f7a150360fc9a22cd23ce6656cd75366a24f8abf1baf85c6","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-552","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-150",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]