Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 424 Iʼll Not Give him!

Everyone left Bai Zihanʼs tent.

Grand Elders were happy about Chu Ziyan, but they were still worried about Bai Zihan.

However, there was nothing they could do at the moment.

All they could do was hope to find some miracle elixir or a Miracle Doctor who might be able to help Bai Zihan.

They had yet to give up on Bai Zihan, despite what the doctor had said.

Bai Tianheng was the same. He was already planning to inform his wife, Mu Yuelan.

He thought that since the Mu Clan was a prestigious Alchemist Clan, they might have a solution.

And if it was for Bai Zihan, then they would surely spend everything they had to find a cure-even if it meant using some secret of the Mu Clan.

They all left with their own thoughts and plans, and only Bai Xueqing and Chu Ziyan were left behind. ”Xueqing, Iʼll be leaving too,” Chu Ziyan said. ”Wait!”

Bai Xueqing stopped her. ”Chu Ziyan!”

Bai Xueqing called out her name seriously, as if something was wrong. ”Yes?”

Chu Ziyan turned to face Bai Xueqing, whose expression looked solemn, making her wonder what was going on. ”Are you really sure about your engagement with Bai Zihan?”

Bai Xueqing asked. ”Oh, that? Yes, Iʼm pretty sure!”

Chu Ziyan replied without any hesitation. ”Ziyan, if youʼre doing this because of me, then thereʼs no need. Bai Zihan is crippled, and no one would blame you even if you broke off the engagement,” Bai Xueqing said.

There was a few seconds of silence as Chu Ziyan stared at Bai Xueqing.

Then Chu Ziyan smiled. ”Xueqing, thereʼs no need to say more about this. Iʼve already made my decision.”

Chu Ziyan still refused. ”And Xueqing, you should know that Bai Zihan isnʼt crippled.”

Chu Ziyan added, looking straight into Bai Xueqingʼs eyes.

Bai Xueqingʼs expression didnʼt change much from Chu Ziyanʼs words.

It wasnʼt that she hadnʼt thought about it.

From the very beginning-even when the doctors emphasized that Bai Zihan was crippled-Bai Xueqing had never truly believed it.

And that suspicion only grew stronger when Bai Zihan began acting.

Just the way he behaved, the way he calmly admitted to being crippled-she knew it was all an act.

If he were truly crippled, his reaction wouldnʼt be like that.

There was no way he would behave so calmly, or even suggest breaking off the engagement.

Bai Xueqing didnʼt know what Bai Zihanʼs plan was or what he wanted to achieve, but she was certain of one thing-

He wasnʼt crippled.

Even if he was, she didnʼt believe that Bai Zihan didnʼt have a solution.

Someone who could give out a Saint-Grade Technique and a Heaven-Grade cultivation technique would surely have a way to rebuild his body-even if he truly became crippled.

Though Bai Xueqing mostly still believed he wasnʼt.

Maybe if Bai Zihan kept up the act for a year, then perhaps she would believe it. ”What do you mean?”

Still, Bai Xueqing feigned ignorance.

She didnʼt know what made Chu Ziyan say that. Even their father had been fooled-so how could Chu Ziyan know? ”Hehe, Xueqing, I didnʼt know youʼd still continue acting in front of your best friend.”

Chu Ziyan said. ”So be it. Anyway, you also know Bai Zihan isnʼt crippled. So I donʼt understand why youʼre suggesting that I break off the engagement.”

Bai Xueqing didnʼt answer. ”What? Scared that Iʼll take your brother?”

Chu Ziyan teased.

Bai Xueqingʼs brows twitched. ”Hmph!”

She turned her head away sharply, her chin lifting arrogantly. ”I donʼt know what youʼre talking about,” she said coldly. ”I was merely looking out for you.”

She glanced back briefly, her eyes sharp. ”But if you donʼt want to break off the engagement, then thatʼs none of my business.”

With that, she spun on her heel.

Chu Ziyan watched her back disappear beyond the tentʼs entrance.

For a moment, the teasing smile on her lips lingered. ”Sorry, but Iʼm not going to give Bai Zihan to anyone even if that is you.” ***

Bai Zihanʼs plan had failed miserably when it came to breaking off the engagement-but his other plan was working flawlessly.

Just as Bai Zihan had predicted, no matter how much Bai Tianheng wanted to control the news of him becoming crippled, it was impossible.

One of the medics-or perhaps all of them-must have leaked the information.

Even if they were ordered to keep it secret, other clans-most likely rival clans -would definitely pay a huge price just to obtain such news.

Since everyone already knew something had happened to Bai Zihan, there was no way they wouldnʼt keep tabs on the medics who had entered the Bai Clanʼs medical tent.

Under such temptation, very few people could keep their mouths shut.

In any case, it was great for Bai Zihan-because this was exactly what he wanted. ”Hey, have you heard the rumors?” ”Yeah. I heard Young Master Bai has become crippled.” ”What?! Bai Zihan?” ”Who else? They say his meridians were completely destroyed.” ”So heʼs basically a mortal?” ”More or less!” ”Hah... looks like Heaven couldnʼt tolerate a genius like Bai Zihan. A genius who could have rewritten the history of the Desolate Heaven Empire has become crippled. Such a pity!”

With Bai Zihan at the center of the news, the rumors quickly spread throughout the Desolate Heaven Empire.

While many shook their heads in regret over the fall of a rising star, others felt relieved and even believed it was retribution for all the evil Bai Zihan had committed.

The Li Clan and the Zhao Clan, in particular, were the happiest.

At first, they suspected it might be a trap meant to lower their guard-perhaps even false information.

However, they sent their own people to verify the news, and it turned out to be true.

Upon hearing that Bai Zihan had become crippled, they even forgot about the heavy losses they had suffered in the war against the Demonic Forces.

But one person was very unhappy.

And that person was currently scolding Bai Tianheng. ”Tianheng, how could you let something like this happen?”

Bai Zihanʼs mother, Mu Yuelan, had arrived.