[{"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-553":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},60611,84,"Chapter 553 Do you want to be my disciple?","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-553",553,"\u003Cp>The hall did not calm. If anything, it grew louder-not with shock this time, but with intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The eyes that had once held only awe now carried calculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue had not merely won a competition; she had become something far more significant-a future that many now sought to grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qingyuan naturally noticed the subtle shift. His gaze swept across the crowd, taking in the princes, the elders, and the representatives of the various empires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them were watching intently, their minds already moving as they weighed their options and formed their plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that after today, the status of his daughter would be very different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some might try to form an alliance with them, but those who were their enemies as his gaze naturally shifted toward the Vermillion Pill Empire-would definitely try to take her life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smile appeared on his face, but his eyes grew colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the winner has been decided, this concludes the alchemy competition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The competition ended somewhat abruptly, but it had turned out to be quite entertaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the Vermillion Pill Empire had its own intentions, in the end, the result was beneficial to the Mu Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this competition, the Mu Clan's influence would only increase further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The celebration for Mu Tianxuan's breakthrough continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only this time, the focus was no longer on him alone. \"Grandmaster Mu truly has a remarkable granddaughter!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Mu Clan will surely rise to unprecedented heights!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandmaster Mu, I have a son who has broken through to the Soul Formation Realm at only twenty years old. What do you think about-\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Praise flowed once more, but now it was directed at both Mu Tianxuan and Mu Linyue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, many now wished to marry their sons to Mu Linyue. She was certain to soar, and by establishing ties with her, they too would rise alongside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere grew lively again, as if the earlier tension had never existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Huo Zhouchen stepped forward once more. His actions drew everyone's attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen's gaze settled directly on Mu Linyue. \"Young Lady Mu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm, yet it carried undeniable weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wonder if you would be willing to become my disciple?\" Silence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All attention instantly shifted toward the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Mu Qingyuan's expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen's intention was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue's talent was far too terrifying to ignore. Her future in the alchemy\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>world was almost guaranteed to reach unimaginable heights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since that was the case, why not claim her as his disciple?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his status, ability, and influence, he had every qualification to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue herself was momentarily surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never imagined that someone like Huo Zhouchen would one day personally invite her to become his disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you become my disciple, I will grant you access to all my resources, connections, and inheritance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice grew firmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Within ten years, I can ensure that you reach the Grandmaster level.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slight pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And beyond that... it will not be impossible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The implication was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grade-8 Alchemist!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps even higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue did not hesitate. She cupped her hands slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandmaster Huo, I appreciate your offer, but I must decline.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While becoming the disciple of someone like Huo Zhouchen might be the dream of every young alchemist, Mu Linyue did not think it was necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was already Bai Zihan, who taught her better than anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just one month with him, her progress had been astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There wasn't a single question Bai Zihan couldn't answer, and when he taught something, his explanations were always profound and insightful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While she did not look down on Huo Zhouchen, she did not feel that even he could match Bai Zihan's level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this was only her personal feeling. Huo Zhouchen might very well be superior, given that he was a Grade-7 alchemist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there was no need to become his disciple. If she wished to reach the Grandmaster level, her grandfather was already one and could guide her. Perhaps it might have been a tempting offer three months ago, but now it was not something she was interested in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not to mention, if she became his Huo Zhouchen, there would be issues regarding allegiance. She might be treated like a traitor by the Desolate Heaven Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her freedom might be restricted, and she might not even be able to share her pill recipes with her own clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Huo Zhouchen's offer-including resources and connections-felt more\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>like a burden than an advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More cons than pros.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For her, it was a simple decision, though others saw it as her missing a great\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Huo Zhouchen was not just any Grandmaster-he was considered one of the most outstanding among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to him, Mu Tianxuan could only be considered a newly advanced Grandmaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen looked at Mu Linyue, unwilling to accept the rejection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remained silent for a moment, his gaze fixed on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his mind, a thought surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps... This rejection stemmed from what had happened earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to him, such matters were insignificant when compared to the bigger\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>picture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Mu Linyue became his disciple, then all enmity between the Mu Clan and the Vermillion Pill Empire could be erased instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only would they no longer be wary of the Mu Clan, they might even\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>welcome such a development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his eyes, clinging to temporary grievances over such an opportunity... was\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>foolish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, she was still very young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was understandable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, he spoke again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I ask... your reason?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone remained calm, though this question itself slightly damaged his\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure like him was not someone who should need to ask twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he needed to know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it was what he thought, he could still persuade her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue did not hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I already have a teacher.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen's expression changed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Mu Clan members were visibly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A teacher?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Linyue... had a teacher?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As far as they knew, her talent had always been self-driven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even high-grade alchemists had been hesitant to teach her because some of her questions were too profound. They feared losing face and thus avoided\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>instructing her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Mu Qingyuan and Mu Yuelan, while they guided her at times, they were often occupied with their own responsibilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Yuelan had many matters to deal with, especially those concerning Bai\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zihan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mu Qingyuan, meanwhile, was busy managing the clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There had never been a single figure who could be called her dedicated master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now she claimed she already had one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mu Clan members even wondered if this was merely an excuse to make\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen withdraw gracefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huo Zhouchen narrowed his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn't expected to encounter such an obstacle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, he could only take a step back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My offer still stands. If Young Lady Mu ever wishes to become my disciple, you\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>may send me a message.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1170,"2026-05-28T18:17:30.123Z","2026-06-01T04:28:34.960Z",1,"novelbin.me","cdce3cff85cc8ef07e80f02e7669ef9d55abe4d8dd7c29b40985369f9899dec0","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-554","turns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-chapter-552",580,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fturns-out-i-m-in-a-villain-clan-cover.jpg"]