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Reborn Into a Doomed Villain Clan, I Realized Too Late My System Was in English (Web Novel) - Chapter 646: The Secret Worth Killing For
Chapter 646: The Secret Worth Killing For
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If it had been before, Bai Zihan would have done everything possible to avoid provoking Qin Lingxiao.After all, she has reached the Golden Immortal Realm.
She was a Heaven Chosen One.
An existence whose status and strength far exceeded anything the Desolate Heaven Empire could produce.
Such a person was not someone he could have handled.
Even if the entire Bai Clan joined forces, the outcome would have been uncertain.
But now things are different.
The Bai Clan and Bai Zihan were no longer the same as they had been months ago.
The Bai Clan have Golden Immortal now and the number of Immortal Realm cultivators are increasing day by day.
Bai Zihan’s cultivation had already stepped into the Great Ascension Realm.
His physique had been refined by Heavenly Tribulation as well.
Although he still could not defeat Qin Lingxiao, he was no longer so weak that she could casually kill him with a wave of her hand.
At the very least, she would not be able to kill him instantly.
Because of that, Bai Zihan no longer felt the same pressure he once did when facing someone like her.
Of course, that did not mean he underestimated her.
Qin Lingxiao was not Long Haotian.
Qin Lingxiao was a Heaven Chosen who undoubtedly possessed numerous trump cards.
Seeing that she dared come here alone, knowing that he has already captured two Golden Immortals showed her confidence.
As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Bai Zihan merely continued looking at her.
The silence stretched on.
A trace of anger rose within Qin Lingxiao’s heart.
This Bai Zihan truly knew how to frustrate people.
She had already hinted at her question several times.
Yet he still refused to reveal anything.
For a brief moment, the impulse to act directly surfaced within her mind.
Fortunately, she quickly suppressed it.
This was not the time to allow emotions to cloud her judgment.
Taking a slow breath, Qin Lingxiao calmed herself.
When she spoke again, she was once more the elegant Ninth Princess of the Desolate Heaven Empire.
"Clan Leader Bai!"
Her voice became softer.
"I only ask because I am concerned for the Empire."
Qin Lingxiao continued.
"Recently, I have learned a little about the Central Glorious Continent."
A trace of worry appeared on her face.
"And I have also heard of the Long Clan. From what I understand, they are one of the great powers of the Central Glorious Continent."
"If that Long Haotian truly comes from the Long Clan..."
She paused briefly.
"Which I believe he does, considering the strength of his protectors, then this could be viewed as a provocation against the Long Clan."
Qin Lingxiao sighed softly.
A worried expression appeared on her beautiful face.
"Clan Leader Bai, have you considered the consequences?"
"The Desolate Heaven Empire cannot withstand the wrath of a force like the Long Clan."
"If they discover that their young master has been captured and imprisoned here, the consequences could be disastrous for the Desolate Heaven Empire."
Everything she said sounded perfectly reasonable coming from the princess of the empire.
Yet beneath those words lay an entirely different purpose.
Qin Lingxiao had already realized that obtaining answers directly from Bai Zihan was almost impossible.
This man was simply too cautious.
Too difficult to read.
Since she could not determine whether Long Haotian had revealed the truth to him, she would have to question Long Haotian personally.
Only then could she know the extent of the damage.
Only then could she decide who needed to die.
Her eyes flickered slightly.
"Perhaps..."
She spoke carefully.
"There may still be a way to resolve this matter peacefully."
Bai Zihan finally raised an eyebrow.
Qin Lingxiao immediately continued.
"If Clan Leader Bai is willing, perhaps the Imperial Family can take custody of him. We can verify his identity and, if he truly is from the Long Clan, negotiate with them directly."
A faint smile appeared on her face.
"That would also reduce the pressure on the Bai Clan. It is, after all, a matter that concerns the entire Empire."
On the surface, her proposal sounded reasonable, even considerate.
But both Bai Zihan and Feilian instantly understood her true objective.
She wanted Long Haotian.
Only then could she personally determine whether the secret of the True God’s legacy had been exposed.
A faint smile appeared on Bai Zihan’s face before he casually waved his hand.
"Princess Yu worries too much."
Bai Zihan continued leisurely.
"That person is nothing more than an impostor and a liar trying to establish dominance through fabricated stories."
"What Long Clan from the Central Glorious Continent?"
He shook his head.
"He is clearly bluffing. With his strength, it would not be surprising if he were merely some wandering fraud pretending to possess a great background."
Bai Zihan calmly continued.
"Princess, I believe you have been misinformed. I personally fought against him."
"He was nothing like the geniuses said to come from the Central Glorious Continent."
A look of disappointment appeared on his face.
"Honestly, I was rather underwhelmed. Even his guards were not particularly impressive."
"Princess, rest assured. These people are merely swindlers trying to create trouble by borrowing someone else’s identity."
Silence!
The corner of Qin Lingxiao’s eye twitched.
A vein bulged slightly on her forehead.
Impostor?
Liar?
Swindler?
For the first time in many years, Qin Lingxiao felt the urge to curse someone.
Long Haotian was the direct heir of the Long Clan.
One of the most prestigious Heaven Chosen of the Central Glorious Continent.
An Immortal Realm genius!
The two elders accompanying him were Golden Immortals.
Yet Bai Zihan was describing them as if they were roadside scammers.
Who would believe such nonsense?
Unfortunately, Qin Lingxiao understood exactly what Bai Zihan was doing.
He was pretending.
Pretending Long Haotian’s identity was insignificant.
Pretending the Long Clan did not exist.
Pretending there was no reason whatsoever for the Imperial Family to become involved.
Everything pointed toward one conclusion.
Bai Zihan had absolutely no intention of handing Long Haotian over.
Taking a slow breath, Qin Lingxiao forcibly suppressed the irritation in her heart.
"Clan Leader Bai."
Her voice became slightly heavier.
"I believe you should reconsider. The Central Glorious Continent is not a place that can be provoked lightly."
"If those people truly come from the Long Clan..."
She looked directly into Bai Zihan’s eyes.
"Then the consequences will be severe. The current Bai Clan may be powerful within the Desolate Heaven Empire."
"But compared to the true overlords of the Central Glorious Continent..."
She slowly shook her head.
"The difference is simply too great!"
Qin Lingxiao’s tone carried genuine seriousness.
Regardless of her personal objectives, the Long Clan was indeed a terrifying existence.
If they truly mobilized their strength, the Bai Clan would have little chance of survival.
Unfortunately, Bai Zihan merely smiled.
"Thank you for your concern, Princess."
His tone remained polite.
However, his attitude left no room for discussion.
"But I have my own considerations."
Qin Lingxiao’s eyes narrowed slightly.
Bai Zihan continued calmly.
"If those people truly come from some great force and decide to make a move against me in the future..."
A confident smile appeared on his face.
"Then I will naturally take responsibility myself. There is no need for Princess Yu to concern herself with such matters."
The atmosphere immediately became heavier.
Qin Lingxiao stared at Bai Zihan.
Bai Zihan looked back calmly.
Neither side backed down.
At that moment, Qin Lingxiao understood something clearly.
No matter what she said today...
No matter how reasonable her arguments sounded...
Bai Zihan would never hand Long Haotian over.
A trace of frustration appeared within her heart.
Things had become troublesome.
Qin Lingxiao’s expression remained calm.
Not a single flaw could be found.
Yet beneath that calm exterior, her thoughts were anything but peaceful.
She could not leave Long Haotian in Bai Zihan’s hands.
That was simply not an option.
If Long Haotian had not yet revealed the secret of the True God’s legacy, then she needed to rescue him as quickly as possible.
Every moment he remained imprisoned increased the possibility of something going wrong.
After all, Long Haotian might be foolish, arrogant, and reckless, but his status was undeniable.
He was the direct heir of the Long Clan.
If she rescued him now, the Long Clan would undoubtedly owe her a tremendous favor.
A favor from one of the supreme forces of the Central Glorious Continent.
Such a thing carried enormous value.
However...
That was only the best-case scenario.
A cold light flashed deep within Qin Lingxiao’s eyes.
What if Long Haotian had already spoken?
What if Bai Zihan already knew about the map fragments?
What if he already knew about the True God’s legacy?
The moment that possibility surfaced, her heart sank.
Because if that was the case...
Then the situation became far more troublesome.
The fewer people who knew about the inheritance, the better.
Every additional person represented another competitor.
Most importantly, if news of the True God’s legacy reached the wider cultivation world, countless forces would descend upon the Desolate Heaven Empire.
At that point, even the Qin Clan would lose their advantage.
Her fingers unconsciously tightened beneath her sleeve.
If Bai Zihan truly knew...
Then she would have no choice.
Not because she hated him.
Not because she held any personal grudge.
But because she could not allow such information to spread.
Bai Zihan would have to die.
