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title: "Chapter 8 : The Arrogance of Bai Zihan"
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slug: "ch-8"
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novel: "Turns Out, I'm In A Villain Clan!"
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number: 1
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views: 2850000
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likes: 198000
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wordCount: 3600
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createdAt: "2020-01-17"
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---
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Other servants were also watching the conflict from afar.
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"Young Master Bai is making trouble again!"
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"This time, it's with the esteemed guests of the Heaven Sword Sect."
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"Should we inform Lady Bai Xueqing? Otherwise, this could escalate into a huge problem."
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"Don't! Do you not love your life? If young master Bai Zihan finds out, you can say goodbye to your life!"
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...
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In the face of Bai Zihan's antics, the servants and onlookers were powerless to do anything.
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They didn't have the courage to call for help or stop the conflict, knowing that doing so would mean going against Bai Zihan—and no one wanted that.
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Yun Qingmei and Fei Ling exchanged glances.
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They might have let it slide if it were just a personal insult, but Bai Zihan had crossed the line by insulting their sect.
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Fei Ling finally spoke, her tone cold.
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"Senior Brother Shen, this is Bai Zihan—Bai Xueqing's younger brother. He has been openly insulting both us and the Heaven Sword Sect."
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Shen Liang's expression shifted slightly from anger to reluctant understanding.
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He had heard of Bai Zihan—the infamous troublemaker of the Bai Clan, known for his lack of talent yet abundance of arrogance.
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Realizing who stood before him, he took a deep breath and suppressed his fury.
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He looked Bai Zihan up and down with a condescending gaze before speaking.
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"So, you're Bai Xueqing's younger brother?"
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He continued.
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"In consideration of my relationship with Junior Sister Xueqing, I'll let you off this time. However, I suggest you stop harassing female disciples of our Heaven Sword Sect."
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His tone carried an air of superiority, as if he were showing mercy to a mere child.
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Moreover, there was an implicit threat in his words.
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Bai Zihan might not be talented in cultivation, but he wasn't stupid—he understood the underlying meaning.
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Additionally, being threatened in his own territory? How could Bai Zihan let that slide?
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"Oh? So, you're one of those disciples, huh?"
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Bai Zihan chuckled, his tone dripping with mockery.
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"What do you mean?"
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Shen Liang frowned, displeased that someone he considered a 'waste' dared to mock him.
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"Chasing after my sister like a licking dog! Haha..."
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Bai Zihan burst into laughter after throwing his insult.
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Shen Liang's expression darkened instantly.
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Bai Zihan continued, acting as if he had just realized something.
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"Actually, now that I think about it... this is a perfect opportunity for you, isn't it? My dear sister just broke off her engagement. A disciple like you must be thrilled at the chance to take advantage of the situation."
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Shen Liang's jaw clenched.
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"Mind your words, Bai Zihan!"
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His voice carried unmistakable anger—like a child caught red-handed.
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"Why?"
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Bai Zihan spread his arms, feigning innocence.
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"I'm just stating the obvious. Maybe... maybe you even had a hand in persuading my sister to break her engagement and go against our ancestor's promise? That would explain a lot, wouldn't it?"
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Although he knew it was probably untrue, he said it anyway to further provoke Shen Liang.
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"Haha... But do you truly think you have a chance? Who are you to even dream of being with my sister?"
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Bai Zihan added, wanting to humiliate Shen Liang further.
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Elsewhere, who would dare to mock and underestimate Shen Liang?
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He might not be as talented as Bai Xueqing, but he was still a top talent—respected by many and admired by his fellow disciples.
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If any male disciple in the Heaven Sword Sect was considered worthy of Bai Xueqing, Shen Liang was one of them.
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Yet here he was, being ridiculed by a so-called waste.
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Shen Liang's expression twisted in pure fury.
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His aura surged violently, but he still had enough rationality to restrain himself.
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He knew that if he attacked Bai Zihan here, in the Bai Clan's territory, the consequences would be severe.
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Moreover, even though his relationship with Bai Xueqing wasn't particularly close, attacking her younger brother would definitely leave a bad impression on her.
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Instead, he took a deep breath and sneered.
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"Hmph! A dog who only dares to bark behind the safety of his family. No wonder Bai Xueqing never mentions you—you're just a disgrace to the Bai Clan!"
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The moment those words left Shen Liang's mouth, Bai Zihan's expression shifted slightly.
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Then—
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SLAP!
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The slap was so fast and sudden that Shen Liang didn't even register it before his face snapped to the side.
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A deep red mark instantly formed on his cheek.
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Silence!
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Everyone in the courtyard—Bai Clan servants, Heaven Sword Sect disciples, and other onlookers—froze in utter shock.
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Bai Zihan grinned.
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"You were saying?"
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Shen Liang's entire body tensed as his fury reached its peak.
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"YOU—!"
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Without thinking, his hand shot to his sword, ready to strike.
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But just as he was about to unsheath his blade—
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BOOM!
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A powerful force slammed into the ground between them, shaking the earth.
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A towering figure stepped forward—Bai Zihan's personal guard.
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His presence alone was like an immovable mountain.
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His sharp gaze bore into Shen Liang, and his voice was calm but carried a chilling weight.
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"Please restrain yourself! Otherwise, I will be forced to take action."
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Shen Liang's fingers twitched on his sword hilt.
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He was livid.
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Every fiber of his being wanted to strike, to wipe that smug grin off Bai Zihan's face.
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But the rational part of his mind screamed at him—he was still in the Bai Clan.
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If he made a move now, he wouldn't just be fighting Bai Zihan but the entire Bai Clan itself.
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He had no choice.
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With every ounce of restraint he had, he exhaled sharply and released his grip on his sword.𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
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Bai Zihan laughed, shaking his head.
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"See? This is the problem with you Heaven Sword Sect types. Always barking, always acting superior... but you can't do anything in the end."
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He smirked.
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"You're nothing more than a licking dog. And I hope you remember that—especially while you're in my territory. Haha..."
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The Bai Clan servants shook their heads in pity.
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Even the esteemed geniuses of the Heaven Sword Sect had to suffer when dealing with their young master.
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Shen Liang and the other disciples trembled with fury, but they were helpless.
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They were merely at the Golden Core Stage, while Bai Zihan's personal bodyguard was at least in the Nascent Soul Realm.
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And even if they somehow managed to defeat Bai Zihan's bodyguard, there were many other guards who would intervene before they could even lay a finger on Bai Zihan.
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They stood no chance.
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This was a complete humiliation for Shen Liang and the Heaven Sword Sect disciples.
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Bai Zihan stretched lazily.
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"Well, that was fun! Shen Liang, make sure to ice that cheek—you wouldn't want people to think Heaven Sword Sect disciples go around looking like they lost a fight to a mosquito."
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With that, he turned and walked away, hands behind his head, as if this entire situation had been nothing more than an amusing little game.
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The crowd parted for him.
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Behind him, Shen Liang stood frozen in place, his fists trembling in silent rage.
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"This isn't over," Shen Liang muttered.
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"Not by a long shot!" |