Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 543 Uninvited Guests, Unwelcome Arrogance

Bai Zihan did not stop.

Every word landed precisely where it hurt the most.

"Coming uninvited is one thing."

He took another bite of the Spirit Fruit.

"But acting as if you are owed respect..."

A faint glance swept across the group.

"...that is another matter entirely. Even shamelessness has a limit!"

No one interrupted as Bai Zihan began throwing one insult after another. Each sentence stripped away their dignity.

Each word made them feel like they had committed a grave offense just by coming here uninvited.

The representatives who had arrived without invitation grew increasingly unsightly.

Then, a few of them who didn't seem to be part of Huo Zhouchen's group stepped forward.

They knew that Bai Zihan wasn't really targeting them but rather Huo Zhouchen, who was from the Vermillion Pill Empire.

"We apologize for coming uninvited."

One of them spoke, cupping his fists respectfully.

"We admit our fault."

Then he continued.

"But we truly came to congratulate Grandmaster Mu Tianxuan."

Others nodded with his words.

They lowered their heads slightly.

Showing restraint.

Showing respect.

It was clear, they were not part of the group that had been fawning over Huo Zhouchen.

Though they too lacked invitations, their attitude was entirely different.

Bai Zihan glanced at them.

His gaze lingered for a moment.

Then he gave a slight nod.

"Of course, since you sincerely came to congratulate Grandmaster Mu Tianxuan, you may enter."

Just a simple sentence, yet it carried undeniable authority.

Relief flashed across their faces.

They didn't know how they could answer to their Emperors if they failed to even enter the celebration.

They quickly expressed their thanks before stepping aside respectfully.

Bai Zihan's gaze shifted.

Toward Huo Zhouchen.

Toward the others behind him, those who had been posturing arrogantly. A faint smile appeared.

"Looks like..."

He said lightly.

"Some people still have self-awareness and manners-unlike certain others." Bai Zihan said sarcastically.

The expressions on Huo Zhouchen and those behind him worsened.

Not only was Bai Zihan blatantly calling them shameless, but he had allowed others in while stopping them.

"Why did you let them in but not us? They too don't have an invitation."

"Aren't you blatantly targeting us? Do you know the consequences, Young Master Bai?"

"Young Master Bai, please watch your words."

They tried to argue with Bai Zihan, pointing out how he was clearly targeting them.

Huo Zhouchen looked at the allies beside him and quietly shook his head.

(They are being played by Bai Zihan!)

Seeing how they had already lost their composure and were acting emotionally, he knew Bai Zihan had achieved his goal.

If they didn't stop, they would only make fools of themselves.

Huo Zhouchen had no choice but to step forward.

Continuing like this would only worsen the situation.

And more importantly, he had already realized something.

Arguing directly with Bai Zihan was not wise.

He wasn't someone who would give face to anyone and didn't seem to

understand the word 'fear.

His gaze moved away from Bai Zihan and landed on Mu Qingyuan.

"Clan Leader Mu!"

His tone was calm and respectful.

"If I may ask..."

A slight pause.

"Can his words represent the Mu Clan?"

The question hung in the air.

Because everyone understood the implication.

Bai Zihan was from the Bai Clan.

Yes, he had ties to the Mu Clan.

Yes, his mother was from here.

But in the end, he was not from the Mu Clan.

Could he truly speak for them?

Could his words carry the same authority as the Clan Leader?

Huo Zhouchen did not believe so.

And neither did many others.

All eyes turned toward Mu Qingyuan.

Mu Qingyuan did not hesitate for a single second.

He immediately nodded.

"Yes!"

The single word echoed clearly.

A ripple spread instantly through the hall.

Shock!

Disbelief!

Many had not expected this.

They wouldn't have said anything if it were in the Bai Clan, as Bai Zihan was

their heir and held enough influence.

But to think that even in the Mu Clan, his words carried authority equal to that

of the Clan Leader-

How could that be?

Everyone couldn't understand why Bai Zihan held such authority in the Mu

Clan.

Of course, they agreed that Mu Yuelan was highly influential, but even she

might not hold such authority.

Mu Qingyuan's voice remained steady as he continued.

"He can."

No elaboration.

No justification.

Just certainty.

It meant not only that they treated Bai Zihan as equal to a Clan Leader or elder

of the Mu Clan-

But also that they agreed with everything Bai Zihan had said to those

representatives from other empires.

Immediately, Huo Zhouchen's mood dropped.

He had thought he could ignore Bai Zihan's words and deal directly with Mu

Qingyuan.

But now, Mu Qingyuan's response made it clear-

He would have to deal with Bai Zihan. Immediately, Huo Zhouchen's mood sank further.

He had intended to bypass Bai Zihan entirely and speak directly with Mu

Qingyuan.

But now that path has been completely cut off.

A brief silence passed.

Then Huo Zhouchen took a deep breath and stepped forward.

To everyone's surprise, he cupped his fists and bowed.

"I was impolite."

His voice was calm and measured, carrying none of the arrogance from before.

"We came without invitation."

A slight pause.

"But I truly wish to congratulate a fellow Grandmaster."

As he spoke, he raised his hand.

A jade box appeared.

When it was opened, a rich, overwhelming medicinal aura spread instantly.

Mid-tier Grade-7 Pills!

Even among Grandmasters, such items were not easy to produce.

Their value was immense.

A ripple spread through the crowd.

This was Huo Zhouchen's sincerity.

Or at the very least, an undeniable display of it.

Bai Zihan glanced at the pills briefly.

Then at Huo Zhouchen.

A faint smile formed.

"Not bad."

A pause.

"Even dogs can be taught."

Huo Zhouchen's expression stiffened, just for a fraction of a second.

But he endured it.

Arguing with Bai Zihan now would only waste everything he had done.

Following Huo Zhouchen, the others-though unwilling-had no choice but to

lower their heads as well.

After all, even Huo Zhouchen had bowed.

What were they compared to him?

Bai Zihan waved his hand lightly.

"You may enter."

Just like that, permission was granted.

Huo Zhouchen and his group stepped forward.

But this time, there was no arrogance on their faces as before.

Instead, it felt as though they had been slapped in front of everyone. The contrast from before was stark.

Originally, with Huo Zhouchen leading them, they had intended to walk in with

their heads held high.

But now-

Before even entering-

They had already bowed their heads.

And everyone saw it.

A strange feeling rose among the guests.

Those who held invitation letters suddenly felt proud.

They had entered openly.

With dignity. With their heads held high.

Meanwhile, even someone like Huo Zhouchen, a famed alchemist of the

Vermillion Pill Empire, had been forced to lower his head. The thin invitation slip in their hands seemed to gain weight.