Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 289 Bai Xueqingʼs First Order

A clumsy brother!

Thatʼs always been my impression of Bai Zihan ever since we were little.

He could trip over his own feet even on a perfectly straight path as if he couldnʼt see where he was going.

He could barely remember most people and had trouble recognizing them unless he heard their voice.

I didnʼt mind. After all, he was my little, cute brother.

But apparently, the same couldnʼt be said for the rest of the Bai Clan.

As the heir of the Bai Clan which has been decided since he was born, expectations for him were sky-high.

And then there were those who envied him simply because of the position heʼd been born into.

I didnʼt think much of it back then.

Thinking that with position comes responsibility and no matter what, Bai Zihan will be my cute little brother.

But people change. Heʼs changed, and so have I.

I saw Bai Zihan as an unchangeable troublemaker-someone who thrives on causing problems.

Heʼs gone from that adorable little boy to someone who wouldnʼt even flinch if his actions led to someoneʼs death.

And yet, one thing has stayed the same.

His cultivation, his strength... It always seemed to increase slowly. Despite Father and Motherʼs countless efforts, it never seemed to grow.

Until, in the blink of an eye, he became so powerful that even I canʼt grasp the depth of it.

Was he always hiding his strength? Or did he really become this powerful in a single year?

Both possibilities are equally unimaginable... and terrifying.

Iʼve wondered for so long, and now... I finally have the chance to uncover the truth.

Bai Xueqing fixed her silver-blue eyes on Bai Zihan, sharp and commanding. ”I have some questions that I want you to answer honestly.”

She said. She was going to use the bet to get an honest answer.

Bai Zihan tilted his head, that ever-present smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. ”I said I would do whatever you want three times. So... if I answer all your questions three times, that should count as fulfilling three of your requests.”

Bai Xueqingʼs brow arched, unimpressed. ”No! That counts only once. I only want you to honestly answer my questions. Thatʼs just one request.” ”Ah... but think about it. If I answer everything truthfully three separate times, isnʼt that technically doing whatever you want three times? So, that should be counted as three times.”

Bai Zihan insisted. ”That should only be considered one request.”

Bai Xueqing snapped, her tone sharper, leaving no room for argument. ”No no! There is no way. One question should be equivalent to one request. Otherwise, couldnʼt you just order me to always tell the truth to you?”

Bai Zihan said but then regretted saying that. !!! ”Well, isnʼt that a great suggestion!”

Bai Xueqingʼs eyes lit up, her expression bright with sudden enlightenment. ”Leave it to you to come up with such clever ideas. Very well-my first order is this: you must always be honest with me. Whenever I ask a question, you will answer with the truth.”

Bai Xueqing demanded. ”You canʼt do that!”

Bai Zihan tried to deny such a ridiculous order. ”Hmph! Who was it that said he would do whatever I said if he had lost his bet? Arenʼt you a man of your words?”

Bai Xueqing used Bai Zihan words against him. (Me and my big mouth!)

Bai Zihan thought regretfully. ”Fine, Fine! Anyways, I am not much of a liar anyways.”

Bai Zihan said, which also happens to be a big lie as well.

Bai Xueqing crossed her arms, with a smirk on her face. ”You will answer me truthfully, Bai Zihan. Starting now!”

Bai Xueqing said.

There was a bit of silence!

Chu Ziyan, Kong Zhanghong, and Jin Yuelin lingered a short distance away, their eyes drifting toward the pair of siblings.

None of them dared to interrupt-this was between Bai Xueqing and Bai Zihan.

Bai Zihan and Bai Xueqing were siblings. What could possibly happen between them that they needed to worry about?

And it was just a question and answer session. There was no need to worry about anything.

Though they were certainly interested to find out what Bai Xueqing would ask and Bai Zihanʼs answer. ”My question is simple, Bai Zihan,” she began. ”Have you truly grown stronger in such a short time... or have you been hiding your strength all along?”

Bai Zihan tilted his head slightly, his smirk faint but steady.

For a long breath, he didnʼt answer. ”Thatʼs it?”

He finally said, his tone light, almost mocking. ”This is what you want to ask?”

Bai Xueqingʼs brow furrowed, her arms tightening across her chest. ”Donʼt play games with me. Answer me!”

Bai Zihan exhaled through his nose, his smirk deepening into something more enigmatic. ”Do you really think I could have hidden my strength from you? From Father and Mother? Since childhood?”

His gaze locked with hers, sharp and unwavering. ”Sister, arenʼt you overestimating me too much here?”

He said, but of course, Bai Xueqing wasnʼt satisfied with his answer.

Though she had also thought about that, believing that Bai Zihan grew so much in a year or two was also too much for her to accept.

Although there was Nie Fengzhuo, compared to Bai Zihan, he just fell short.

Perhaps that was one of the reasons why she didnʼt even think much when her ex-fiancé-who she used to look down on-appeared before her with strength almost equal to hers.

Because she had seen a bigger monster.

But anyway, she wasnʼt going to be satisfied with Bai Zihan answering with mere rhetoric. She needed to hear the answer from his mouth.

Bai Zihan also seemed to have sensed that Bai Xueqing wasnʼt going to let him off with just that answer. ”I will give you a straight answer then. No!” he continued, voice smooth but calm. ”I never hid my strength nor do I have any interest in doing that.” Indeed, when it came to Bai Zihan, it would already be great if he didnʼt brag and show off his power, rather than hiding it. ”You mean to tell me that you went from Core Formation Stage to Soul

Formation Realm within a year?”

Bai Xueqing asked. ”Isnʼt that what I said?”

Bai Zihan answered.

Bai Zihan had indeed gone from the Core Formation Stage to the Soul

Formation Realm.

But was it viable?

Even in 20 years, to reach such a realm would be enough to be called a top genius throughout the Desolate Heaven Empire.

But doing it within a year-that was inhuman.

Something that just canʼt be accomplished.

Even when coming from Bai Zihanʼs mouth, Bai Xueqing couldnʼt believe it!