Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan! - Chapter 491 The Invitation That Allowed No Refusal

Chapter 491 The Invitation That Allowed No Refusal

Not far from the execution platform-

Among the countless spectators crowding the plaza-

Bai Zihan stood quietly.

He wore plain robes today with his face covered, nothing that would immediately draw attention.

His aura was restrained, his presence subdued.

To the ordinary eye, he looked no different from any other mortal who had come to witness history.

“You and I are the same!”

Wen Haoyu howled.

Bai Zihan smirked when he heard those words.

(Perhaps!)

He didn’t deny it. After all, righteousness was just a mask used by the powerful to justify their actions.

But Wen Haoyu was wrong about one thing.

Bai Zihan’s mask had always been unveiled. There was no need for him to be hiding behind anything.

He silently watched as the executioner beheaded Wen Haoyu.

Around him, the cheers continued to surge.

“Justice has been served!”

“That demon finally paid for his crimes!”

“Serves him right!”

But Bai Zihan’s gaze remained fixed on the execution platform where Wen Haoyu’s body had already been removed.

His expression was calm.

He neither celebrated nor frowned.

There was no satisfaction.

No sympathy either.

To him-

Wen Haoyu’s death carried very little weight.

Whether the man had committed countless atrocities or none at all… it hardly mattered to Bai Zihan.

Because the true reason Wen Haoyu had reached this fate was far simpler.

Wen Haoyu had crossed him.

And once that line was crossed-

The outcome had already been decided.

Bai Zihan’s eyes lowered slightly as the cheers continued to echo around the plaza.

If not for a single variable…

A lot of things would have been different today.

This execution would not have been the Empire’s grand display of justice.

It would have been something far more terrifying.

His gaze drifted toward the distant silhouette of the Imperial Palace rising above the capital.

The golden roofs shimmered beneath the afternoon sun.

The seat of imperial authority.

The center of power that ruled the entire Desolate Heaven Empire.

For most cultivators-

That palace represented an untouchable force.

For Bai Zihan?

It was merely another obstacle.

A faint, almost imperceptible smile appeared on his lips.

Truthfully speaking, when the Imperial Court had attempted to suppress the

Bai Clan… when they had joined the Li-Zhao Alliance…

Bai Zihan had already considered the possibility.

If the Emperor insisted on making an enemy of him-

Then he would simply remove the Emperor.

If the Imperial Family resisted-

He would erase them as well.

And if the Li Clan or Zhao Clan chose to interfere…

They would have fallen together with them.

Yet…

Bai Zihan had chosen restraint.

Not because he feared the Imperial Family.

Not because he lacked the strength.

But because of a single variable.

Qin Lingxiao!

The Heavenly Chosen.

Otherwise, Bai Zihan wouldn’t have even bothered with any of this. He would

have changed the one who tried to bring down the Bai Clan.

But alas, fate had a different plan.

With Qin Lingxiao posing as Yu Feiyan, he could only wait.

It wasn’t wise to cross Qin Lingxiao or do something which might lead to

confrontation with her.

He needs to wait at least before she is done with whatever reason she is here

for or wait until the Bai Clan is powerful enough to take her on.

Just as that thought faded from Bai Zihan’s mind-

A gentle voice sounded beside him.

“Young Master Bai!”

The voice was soft, graceful, and unmistakably refined.

Bai Zihan’s eyes narrowed slightly beneath the cloth covering his face.

He had not sensed her approach.

Not a trace.

Not a fluctuation of Qi.

Yet she now stood only a few steps away.

He slowly turned his head.

Yu Feiyan stood there.

Her appearance drew subtle attention even in the densely packed plaza.

Her posture was elegant, her robes pristine, her expression calm despite the

chaos that had only moments ago shaken the square.

It seemed that almost everyone who laid their eyes on her had already been enchanted and made a path for her.

Bai Zihan’s gaze sharpened slightly.

He needed to be cautious since it was clear that she was here for him.

Then Yu Feiyan smiled faintly.

“I did not expect to find Young Master Bai here among the common spectators.”

Her eyes carried a curious glint.

“Watching the conclusion of a storm you started?”

Bai Zihan returned a polite nod.

“The Princess overestimates me.”

His tone was calm, almost indifferent.

“I merely came to witness the Empire’s justice like everyone else.”

Yu Feiyan tilted her head slightly.

“Is that so?”

Her gaze lingered on him for a moment longer than necessary.

Then she spoke again.

“I was actually hoping to speak with Young Master Bai.”

Bai Zihan’s smile did not change.

But inwardly-

His mind had already become cautious.

Of all the people he wished to avoid at this moment…

Qin Lingxiao was at the very top of the list.

He inclined his head slightly.

“I’m afraid today may not be convenient.”

He gestured subtly toward the dispersing crowd.

“I still have to deal with the Azure Sun Holy Sect and aftermath of this. Perhaps

another time.”

A reasonable excuse.

But Yu Feiyan was going to let him decline so easily.

“Another time?”

She took a single step closer.

Not enough to alarm others-

But enough that Bai Zihan could clearly see the faint amusement in her eyes.

“Young Master Bai seems to be avoiding me.”

Bai Zihan chuckled softly.

“How could that be?”

Bai Zihan tried to wiggle his way out. Of course, he needed to avoid her as

much as possible.

Otherwise, no one would even know how he died.

“It seems that way to me though. Just give me a few seconds, otherwise who

knows, I might even come to the Bai Clan if you decline.”

Yu Feiyan said.

(Please, don’t!)

Bai Zihan thought.

Who knows what kind of motives she has but it is certain that she is trying to

get herself involved with the Bai Clan.

Last time, it was for marriage, now she wants to use the excuse of seeing him?

Bai Zihan’s brows twitched almost imperceptibly.

Yu Feiyan leaned slightly closer.

“Relax, Young Master Bai.”

“I merely wish to chat.”

Her eyes glimmered faintly.

“Or are you afraid?”

Bai Zihan stared at her for a moment.

Then he sighed quietly.

Refusing doesn’t seem to be an option. And who knows what she would do if he

continued to reject her.

Although she was still concealing her real identity and power, she might be forced to reveal them and take him by force.

In any case, if she wants, she could easily do so.

“The Princess truly knows how to put people in difficult positions.”

Yu Feiyan’s smile widened.

“I prefer to call it persistence.”

She folded her hands behind her back.

“So?”

Bai Zihan was silent for a few breaths.

Refusing again would only make things worse.

And provoking Qin Lingxiao unnecessarily was the last thing he wanted.

Who knew what she might pull, seeing how persistent she was? If pushed, she

could forcefully take him away.

Finally-

He nodded. “Very well!”

Yu Feiyan laughed softly.

“Don’t worry.”

Her eyes sparkled with a strange interest.

“I won’t take too much of your time!”

Then she turned and began walking away from the plaza without even checking

if he would follow.

As if she already knew the answer.

Bai Zihan watched her retreating figure for a moment.

Then muttered under his breath. “…Troublesome woman.”

Still-

He followed.

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