Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 645: The Princess’s Inquiry

Bai Zihan fell into deep thought as he walked through the underground corridors.

The prison door had already closed behind him.

Long Haotian’s furious shouting gradually faded into the distance.

Yet Bai Zihan paid it no attention.

His mind was occupied by a far more important matter.

The True God’s legacy!

Or perhaps more accurately—

The legacy of a Dao Manifestation Realm cultivator.

If Feilian’s speculation was correct, then only by obtaining that inheritance could their fate change.

Not only would it solve the immediate crisis posed by the Central Glorious Continent, but it might also grant him the qualifications to stand above the countless supreme powers of the Central Glorious Continent.

The problem was obvious.

How was he supposed to find it?

Even those people with the map couldn’t find it, and his only lead was that it was somewhere within the Desolate Heaven Empire.

Bai Zihan rubbed his forehead.

Without the map, locating the legacy was practically impossible.

There were only two methods available to him.

The first was to find others who knew more than Long Haotian.

As this thought surfaced, several figures immediately appeared in Bai Zihan’s mind.

They were the people from the Central Glorious Continent who had recently entered the Desolate Heaven Empire, just like Long Haotian.

Unfortunately, Bai Zihan quickly shook his head.

Even if he captured them, the possibility of obtaining useful information seemed rather low.

From everything he had observed so far, these people appeared just as clueless as Long Haotian.

They were constantly moving throughout the empire.

Searching here and investigating there without any clear direction.

If they truly possessed accurate information, they would have already headed straight toward the inheritance site.

Instead, they seemed to be blindly searching.

Which meant the first option was unreliable.

That left only the second method.

A massive search.

A search conducted on a scale large enough to cover the entire Desolate Heaven Empire.

The more people involved, the greater the chance of discovering clues.

Bai Zihan’s eyes narrowed slightly.

And suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind.

The throne war!

More specifically, Qin Lingxiao.

Bai Zihan’s footsteps slowed.

A strange expression appeared on his face.

(Perhaps that is her objective as well?)

Previously, he had never fully understood Qin Lingxiao’s actions.

Why disguise herself as Yu Feiyan?

Why participate in the struggle for the imperial throne?

For someone from the Qin Clan, such things should have been meaningless.

Unless she needed authority.

Authority over the entire empire.

If Qin Lingxiao successfully became Emperor, she could mobilize countless officials, sects, clans, merchants, and cultivators.

She could command the resources of an entire nation.

More importantly, she could use all of them to search for clues related to the True God’s legacy.

The more Bai Zihan thought about it, the more reasonable it seemed.

After all, searching an empire the size of the Desolate Heaven Empire with only a handful of experts was hopeless.

But using hundreds of millions?

That was a different matter entirely.

Of course, this was merely speculation.

He had no proof.

Still...

The possibility certainly existed.

Bai Zihan’s eyes flickered thoughtfully.

Just as he stepped out of the Bai Clan’s prison—

”Clan Leader Bai!”

A voice suddenly rang out.

The voice carried obvious nervousness and urgency.

Bai Zihan immediately recognized it.

Yu Feiyan!

Or more accurately, Qin Lingxiao.

His brows rose slightly.

A moment later, several Bai Clan guards hurried over.

Their faces were pale.

”Clan Leader! We apologize!”

The leading guard lowered his head immediately.

”We tried to stop her, but...”

”She forced her way through.”

”We were unable to stop her.”

Bai Zihan looked past them.

Standing not far away was Qin Lingxiao.

Her breathing was slightly uneven.

Her expression was tense.

Far more tense than Bai Zihan had ever seen before.

The moment their eyes met, Qin Lingxiao immediately stepped forward.

”Clan Leader Bai!”

Her voice was unusually serious.

”I need to speak with you.”

Bai Zihan narrowed his eyes.

He knew why Qin Lingxiao was here.

It was likely because of Long Haotian.

Not because he thought she cared about him, but because she wanted to prevent information from being leaked.

Unfortunately for her, he already knew everything.

He immediately sent messages to Grand Elder Bai Chu and Bai Ren.

Bai Zihan waved toward the guards.

”You may leave.”

Bai Zihan ordered, knowing there was nothing they could do against someone like Qin Lingxiao.

Rather, they would only get in his way.

”Yes, Clan Leader!”

The guards quickly withdrew.

Even though they were worried about Bai Zihan’s safety, they wouldn’t dare delay his command.

Soon, only Bai Zihan and Qin Lingxiao remained.

Qin Lingxiao quickly composed herself.

The nervousness that had briefly appeared on her face vanished almost instantly.

By the time she reached Bai Zihan, she had already returned to the calm and elegant demeanor of the Ninth Princess.

She bowed slightly.

”My apologies, Clan Leader Bai. I came without notice and even forced my way past your guards.”

A faint smile appeared on her face.

”I hope Clan Leader Bai will not take offense.”

Bai Zihan smiled politely.

”Princess Yu is being too courteous. If you came personally, then you must have had a reason.”

”I naturally do not mind.”

Qin Lingxiao nodded inwardly.

As expected.

No matter the situation, Bai Zihan always remained calm and gave nothing away.

Well, that was simply what Qin Lingxiao believed because she was trying to read Bai Zihan’s expression.

But if Bai Xueqing were here, she would say that this demeanor alone already revealed many things.

Bai Zihan remaining calm despite Yu Feiyan forcefully breaking in meant that he was cautious of her and likely regarded her as a powerful opponent.

Otherwise, with the Bai Clan’s current strength, Bai Zihan would not take anyone seriously.

Even if it were the Emperor himself, he would likely throw him into the Bai Clan’s prison if he dared to force his way into the Bai Clan.

The fact that Bai Zihan did not do so meant that he knew he could not—or that the price would be too high.

But Qin Lingxiao knew none of this and simply believed that Bai Zihan was always like this.

Taking a slow breath, Qin Lingxiao finally arrived at the real reason for her visit.

”There is indeed a reason.”

A trace of hesitation appeared on her face as she spoke carefully.

”I heard that recently, someone claiming to be a young master from the Central Glorious Continent entered the Desolate Heaven Empire.”

Her eyes remained fixed on Bai Zihan.

Observing every tiny movement.

Every subtle reaction.

”Furthermore, I heard Clan Leader Bai captured him.”

Silence!

Qin Lingxiao stared at Bai Zihan.

Trying to read him.

Trying to determine how much he knew.

Trying to determine whether Long Haotian was still alive.

Unfortunately...

As always...

Bai Zihan’s expression revealed absolutely nothing.

His face remained calm and indifferent.

Like a tranquil lake without the slightest ripple.

After a brief pause, Bai Zihan nodded.

”There was indeed such a person.”

Qin Lingxiao’s pupils contracted slightly.

Bai Zihan continued calmly.

”I captured someone called Long Haotian who dared to harass my fiancée and sister. Although whether that is his real name or merely an alias used to deceive others, I cannot say.”

The moment those words left his mouth, Qin Lingxiao’s heart skipped a beat.

But judging by Bai Zihan’s words, it seemed he still didn’t know Long Haotian’s true identity.

A thousand thoughts flashed through her mind.

However, none of them appeared on her face.

Instead, she deliberately showed confusion.

”Long Haotian?”

She frowned slightly.

”The name sounds unfamiliar.”

Then her expression gradually changed.

A trace of concern appeared.

”But if he was protected by such powerful guards, then his background must be extraordinary.”

Bai Zihan nodded.

”I assume so. He continued threatening me until the very end.”

Qin Lingxiao almost laughed.

Of course he would threaten.

Back in the Central Glorious Continent, he wouldn’t even need to say anything.

Just his name alone would make others submit.

Still...

What she truly cared about was not Long Haotian himself.

It was something else.

Her gaze sharpened slightly.

”Then...”

She paused.

Choosing her words carefully.

”Did Clan Leader Bai obtain any other information from him?”

Her tone sounded casual.

Almost indifferent.

As though she were merely curious.

However, her eyes remained locked onto Bai Zihan.

Bai Zihan smiled faintly.

”What kind of information does Princess Yu mean?”

Qin Lingxiao’s heart tightened slightly.

Still not revealing anything.

This man truly was difficult to deal with.

She maintained her calm expression.

”For example, why he came to the Desolate Heaven Empire?”

Qin Lingxiao carefully observed Bai Zihan’s face.

If Long Haotian had remained silent...

Then everything would be simple.

She could leave immediately.

Perhaps even find a way to rescue that fool later.

But if Long Haotian had talked...

A dangerous light flashed through her eyes.

Only for an instant.

Yet within that instant, a trace of killing intent appeared.

It vanished almost immediately.

So quickly that even most Immortal Realm cultivators would have failed to notice it.

Unfortunately for her, Bai Zihan noticed.

Within the Soul-Confining Artifact, Feilian’s voice sounded tense.

(She wants to kill you!)

Bai Zihan’s eyes narrowed imperceptibly.

(I know.)

He replied inwardly.

Qin Lingxiao’s thoughts were racing.

That stupid Long Haotian revealing his face and identity at the Heaven Sword Sect had already been a foolish decision.

And now he had gotten himself captured?

If Long Haotian had revealed the truth...

Then the situation had become completely out of control.

The fewer people who knew about the legacy, the better.

Every additional person meant another competitor.

More importantly, every additional person increased the risk of the information spreading further.

If Bai Zihan knew...

Then she would have no choice but to kill him.

Not only him.

Everyone who knew.

The thought was ruthless.

Yet Qin Lingxiao was not going to hesitate!