Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 492 Essence of Bai Clan?

The two left the plaza together.

The cheers and discussions surrounding the execution gradually faded behind them as they moved through the bustling streets of the Imperial Capital.

Cultivators and mortals alike filled the avenues, all discussing the same topic- the fall of Wen Haoyu and the disgrace of the Azure Sun Holy Sect.

Yu Feiyan walked ahead leisurely, her posture graceful as always.

Bai Zihan followed half a step behind.

Outwardly, he appeared calm.

Inwardly, however, his mind remained vigilant.

After several turns through the crowded streets, Bai Zihan suddenly spoke. ”Princess, how about we sit somewhere here?”

Yu Feiyan glanced back at him with a faint smile. ”And where would Young Master Bai prefer?”

Bai Zihan casually gestured toward a lively tavern just ahead.

The building was large, its entrance wide open. Laughter, chatter, and the clinking of cups flowed out onto the street.

It was packed.

Almost every table was occupied.

A place like this was the opposite of private.

Precisely the kind of place Bai Zihan wanted.

Because he believed Qin Lingxiao would not reveal her true identity in such a public setting.

Of course-

If she truly wished to silence everyone here...

Bai Zihan knew very well it would only take a single snap of her fingers for the entire tavern to disappear.

But at least this gave him some psychological comfort.

No matter how arrogant he might act, the person before him was a Golden Immortal cultivator.

Every trick of his would be useless before her.

Yu Feiyan studied the tavern for a moment before chuckling softly. ”A crowded place?”

Bai Zihan shrugged lightly. ”Itʼs lively, just as I like.”

Her smile deepened slightly.

But she said nothing more.

The two entered.

The moment Yu Feiyan stepped inside, several patrons subconsciously turned their heads.

Her presence naturally drew attention.

Even without displaying any aura, her elegance and beauty were difficult to ignore.

Still, the tavern was too noisy for anyone to stare for long.

Soon the chatter resumed.

Bai Zihan quickly found an empty table near the window.

A waiter hurried over. ”What would the honored guests like?” ”Give me the best Spirit Tea youʼve got.”

Bai Zihan replied calmly.

Yu Feiyan added lightly, ”And the best wine.” ”Right away!”

The servant nodded and left.

For a brief moment, neither of them spoke.

Outside the window, the streets continued to bustle with life.

Then Yu Feiyan rested her chin lightly on her hand and looked at him. ”Letʼs skip the pleasantries.”

Her tone was casual. ”What would you say is the essence of your Bai Clan?”

Bai Zihan blinked.

That was... not the question he expected. ”The essence?”

Yu Feiyan nodded.

There was always something that one group distinguished itself from others, which became the idenitty of that organization.

Every sect. Every clan.

Each had something that defined them.

For the Heaven Sword Sect, it was naturally the sword.

For the Azure Sun Holy Sect, it was their fire cultivation techniques.

It was something fundamental.

Something that shaped their identity.

As for clans, the majority of the time it was their cultivation techniques.

Many disciples might join different sects and learn different martial arts, but at their core, their cultivation technique would remain the same.

Of course, unless they got their hands on a superior cultivation technique, they might abandon it for more power.

Just like when he spread the Heavenly Mandate Assimilation Art.

Ever since he introduced it, more and more people had begun cultivating it.

Many had even abandoned their century-old traditions for more power.

If this continued...

Perhaps in the future the identity of the entire Desolate Heaven Empire might revolve around that very technique.

The Heavenly Mandate Assimilation Art might become the defining identity of the Desolate Heaven Empire.

Bai Zihan thought for a while.

He had never really considered it that way.

Most great powers indeed had something that represented them.

Something that outsiders immediately associated with them.

But the Bai Clan....

For a moment, nothing came to mind.

After thinking for a moment, Bai Zihan finally answered. ”The Azure Dragon Breathing Method.”

This was the cultivation technique that previously Bai Clan core members were allowed to cultivate.

Obviously, now it has changed.

But there was no need to tell that to Qin Lingxiao.

Though if you asked Bai Zihan to answer honestly, he might simply reply with one word ʼRuthlessness.

That much was evident in how neither he nor any member of the Bai Clan ever hesitated when destroying a clan or sect.

Qin Lingxiao raised an eyebrow.

She did not look satisfied. Perhaps it wasnʼt the answer she was looking for.

Instead, she simply stared at him.

A strange smile slowly appeared on her lips. ”Thatʼs not it.”

Bai Zihan narrowed his eyes slightly. ”Then what does the Princess think it is?”

Yu Feiyan leaned back in her chair. ”The Azure Dragon Breathing Method is merely a tool. But there is something that defines the Bai Clan. Arenʼt you aware of that, Young Master Bai?”

She asked playfully, almost as if she were saying that she already knew and he should simply reveal it.

However, Bai Zihan was genuinely confused.

He didnʼt understand what Qin Lingxiao was referring to.

But he could tell that she was looking for something-and that something might be in the Bai Clan. (Donʼt tell me the Bai Clan is part of some ancient clan that fell apart after thousands of years and there is a supreme treasure hidden within the clan.)

Bai Zihan thought.

But it wasnʼt like he was thinking about it seriously.

As far as he knew, the Bai Clan had existed within the Desolate Heaven Empire for as long as their history spanned.

So there shouldnʼt be some hidden backstory about them originating from a powerful clan that once ruled the world or anything like that. ”...Well, I donʼt know what answer the Princess is expecting, but I donʼt really know much. I donʼt like studying history.”

Bai Zihan answered honestly.

Indeed, perhaps there might be information related to what Qin Lingxiao wanted, but he truly had no idea since he had never focused much on his studies.

Well, one of the reasons was that he couldnʼt even see properly because of the

System Interface, so he couldnʼt be fully blamed. ”Even though you are the heir?”

The princess asked playfully.

She seemed to have sensed that Bai Zihan was telling the truth and stopped probing further for the answer, which clearly wasnʼt on Bai Zihan. ”Knowing history isnʼt the requirement to become the heir. Strength is!”

Bai Zihan answered.

Half of which was a lie.

Strength was needed to become heir?

That was bullshit, since he had been named heir even when he was a weakling.

But since his father was the clan leader, the position had automatically fallen upon him-the only son of Bai Tianheng.

But it wasnʼt a lie either.

If not for the strength he had shown, by now he might have been replaced by other geniuses. ”...That might be true.”