Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan!

Chapter 605 Mercy at Fei Ling’s Word

The Crimson Thunder Palace Sect Leader's heart trembled violently.

Without even the slightest hesitation, he immediately cupped his hands deeply toward Bai Zihan.

"Yes! Yes!"

His voice carried obvious panic.

"The Crimson Thunder Palace has learned its lesson! We were wrong!"

"We should never have touched the Fei Clan nor challenged the Neutral Alliance!"

The Sect Leader lowered his posture completely.

He did not dare delay even a single moment.

Because he feared that even the slightest hesitation might anger Bai Zihan further.

And if that happened, The Crimson Thunder Palace might truly disappear from the empire today.

Meanwhile, beside him, Yu Longxuan's expression looked extremely ugly.

His fists clenched tightly.

His heart was filled with humiliation and unwillingness.

He was a dignified imperial prince who would become the Emperor.

Yet now he was being forced into such a miserable state before countless people.

How could he possibly accept this?

However, the moment he noticed the gazes directed toward him by the Crimson Thunder Palace elders and Sect Leader, his heart sank heavily.

Those gazes clearly carried warning and pressure.

At this point, if he still dared provoke Bai Zihan further and caused the Bai Clan to continue attacking, then all responsibility would fall entirely upon him.

The Crimson Thunder Palace would hate him completely.

If he was abandoned by his biggest backer then, his dream of becoming the Emperor would be as good as gone.

Yu Longxuan's expression twisted repeatedly before he finally lowered his head unwillingly.

"…I was wrong."

His voice sounded extremely strained.

"I should not have targeted the Fei Clan."

The moment those words left his mouth, it felt as though all the pride within his heart had shattered completely.

Meanwhile, Bai Zihan merely watched calmly.

His expression did not change at all.

Would he end things so easily just because of a few apologies?

"Hmmm…"

Then, unexpectedly, Bai Zihan slowly turned his head.

His gaze landed upon Fei Ling beside Bai Xueqing.

"Senior Sister Fei."

His tone sounded calm.

"Are you satisfied?"

Fei Ling froze slightly.

Clearly, she had not expected Bai Zihan to suddenly ask her directly.

For a moment, she genuinely did not know what to say.

Satisfied?

Originally, she would already have felt grateful enough if Bai Zihan had merely helped the Fei Clan escape the Crimson Thunder Palace's suppression.

But now, The Crimson Thunder Palace has nearly been destroyed entirely.

Its disciples and elders were covered in injuries.

Even its Sect Leader and the Seventh Prince stood there trembling in fear.

The once lofty and arrogant Crimson Thunder Palace had been crushed completely beneath the Bai Clan's feet.

What was there for her not to be satisfied with?

Seeing Fei Ling's somewhat dumbfounded expression, Bai Zihan seemed to understand immediately.

Then he calmly looked back toward the Crimson Thunder Palace Sect Leader and Yu Longxuan.

His voice suddenly turned cold once more.

"Kneel!"

The Sect Leader's pupils contracted violently.

Yu Longxuan's expression changed drastically.

Before either of them could react, Bai Zihan continued indifferently.

"Kneel before Senior Sister Fei and apologize properly."

His eyes gradually sharpened.

"If she is not satisfied…"

A terrifying pressure slowly spread from his body once more.

"Then the only thing awaiting the Crimson Thunder Palace will be destruction."

Many within the Crimson Thunder Palace felt extremely unwilling deep inside especially the disciples and elders who had suffered heavily during the battle.

Some looked toward Fei Ling with resentment hidden within their eyes.

After all, in their opinion, this entire calamity had indeed begun because of her and the Fei Clan.

If not for the Fei Clan joining the Neutral Alliance…

If not for Fei Ling asking for Bai Zihan's help…

How could the Crimson Thunder Palace have fallen into such a miserable state?

The Crimson Thunder Palace had lost all face today.

Many were feeling a deep resentment towards Fei Ling after Bia Zihan asked whether she was satisfied or not?

If she wasn't satisfied after all this, they can only say that her grudge is as deep as an ocean and she won't be satisfied until they were destroyed.

However, the moment Bai Zihan calmly uttered those words, everyone's thoughts instantly changed.

The meaning behind those words could not have been clearer.

Whether the Crimson Thunder Palace survived or not…

Would now depend entirely upon Fei Ling's satisfaction.

At that moment, the resentment within many people's hearts disappeared completely, replacing it with fear.

Because everyone understood clearly that Bai Zihan was absolutely capable of destroying them if he wished.

The Crimson Thunder Palace Sect Leader's expression changed repeatedly.

Then, without the slightest hesitation, he directly knelt.

BANG!

His knees smashed heavily against the ruined ground.

The sudden action stunned many disciples.

After all, this was the dignified Sect Leader of the Crimson Thunder Palace.

A peak expert who normally stood above countless people within the empire.

Yet now, he had abandoned all pride completely.

The Sect Leader lowered his head toward Fei Ling immediately.

"Miss Fei!"

His voice no longer carried the dignity of a sect master.

Instead, it was filled with nervousness and sincerity.

"The Crimson Thunder Palace was wrong! We were blinded by greed and arrogance!"

He quickly continued before Fei Ling could even respond.

"From today onward, the Crimson Thunder Palace is willing to fully compensate the Fei Clan for all losses!"

"We are also willing to assist the Fei Clan in every possible way! And I personally swear that the Crimson Thunder Palace will never again make any move against the Fei Clan!"

His voice became increasingly serious.

"Not only that, we are willing to protect the Fei Clan no matter what happens."

"As long as the Crimson Thunder Palace still exists, no one will be allowed to bully the Fei Clan again!"

The surrounding Crimson Thunder Palace elders' expressions twitched slightly upon hearing those words.

Protect the Fei Clan under their banner?

Previously, they had looked down upon the Fei Clan completely.

Yet now, their Sect Leader was voluntarily lowering their status before them.

However, no one dared object.

Because Bai Zihan was still standing there calmly watching everything.

Meanwhile, Yu Longxuan's expression had already become extremely ugly.

His fists clenched tightly beneath his sleeves.

Humiliation burned fiercely within his chest.

However, the moment he sensed Bai Zihan's indifferent gaze land upon him, his heart immediately trembled.

At the same time, the Crimson Thunder Palace Sect Leader and several elders also looked toward him anxiously.

Their meaning was obvious.

If he still refused now and angered Bai Zihan further, then the Crimson Thunder Palace might truly be finished today.

At that point, all blame would naturally fall upon him.

Yu Longxuan gritted his teeth so hard that faint cracking sounds could almost be heard.

Finally—

BANG!

He unwillingly knelt as well.

His expression looked incomparably ugly.

"…The matter regarding the Fei Clan…"

Yu Longxuan forced the words out slowly.

"It was because of the struggle for the throne."

His voice sounded extremely stiff.

"I was blinded by ambition and failed to consider the consequences properly."

The humiliation within his heart nearly made him cough blood.

Yet he still lowered his head slightly toward Fei Ling.

"I apologize!"

The surrounding atmosphere instantly became strange.

Countless people stared blankly at the scene before them.

A Sect Leader of a peak sect.

A prince of the empire.

Both kneeling before Fei Ling simultaneously.

Trying desperately to appease her.

At this moment, Fei Ling herself was completely dumbfounded.

Her beautiful eyes widened slightly as she looked at the kneeling figures before her.

Even now, she still found everything difficult to believe.

The Crimson Thunder Palace Sect Leader possessed status comparable to the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Sword Sect.

Someone she normally could only look up toward from afar.

As for Yu Longxuan, he was one of the empire's princes.

A figure capable of shaking countless clans with a single command.

Yet now, both of them were kneeling before her in fear.

Trying desperately to gain her forgiveness.

Fei Ling suddenly felt as though everything before her resembled a dream.

And deep down, she understood clearly, this was all because of one person.

Her gaze unconsciously shifted toward Bai Zihan standing calmly in the skies.

At this moment, Bai Zihan's expression remained indifferent from beginning to end.

As though forcing a prince and a peak sect leader to kneel was merely something insignificant to him.

(Thank you!)

Fei Ling silently spoke within her heart as she looked toward Bai Zihan.

Her emotions had already become extremely complicated.

Previously, whenever she looked at Bai Zihan, the first thing she felt was annoyance.

Especially because of his shameless teasing and flirtatious attitude toward her.

In her eyes back then, Bai Zihan was simply an arrogant and somewhat lecherous young master.

Yet now, that same person had personally brought the Bai Clan to stand behind her when the Fei Clan was at its most desperate moment.

Not only did he help them, he directly crushed the Crimson Thunder Palace and forced even the Seventh Prince to kneel before her.

Fei Ling had never expected Bai Zihan of all people would help her to such an extent.

And after today's display of power, she was absolutely certain of one thing.

At least during the struggle for the throne, no one would dare target the Fei Clan again.

Not unless they wished to end up like the Crimson Thunder Palace.

Thinking about this, Fei Ling's gaze unconsciously softened slightly as she looked at Bai Zihan.

For some reason…

The more she looked at him now, the more handsome he seemed.

Then Fei Ling's eyes shifted toward the kneeling Yu Longxuan and the Crimson Thunder Palace Sect Leader.

Both figures lowered their heads before her with completely different attitudes from before, especially Yu Longxuan.

If Bai Zihan were in her position, he would definitely never let such an opportunity go so easily.

At the very least, he would squeeze every possible benefit from them before stopping.

However, Fei Ling was still Fei Ling.

Although she felt satisfied and somewhat exhilarated, she still understood reality clearly.

The current situation existed because of Bai Zihan.

This was borrowed power.

And although the Crimson Thunder Palace and Yu Longxuan were kneeling now, they still possessed terrifying status and influence within the empire.

If she pushed too far, who could guarantee they would not secretly retaliate in the future once this matter passed?

Especially Yu Longxuan.

No matter what, he was still a prince.

Thinking this, Fei Ling slowly took a deep breath before finally speaking.

"This is already more than enough."

Her voice was soft, yet it echoed clearly throughout the battlefield.

The Crimson Thunder Palace Sect Leader immediately revealed an expression of relief.

Even Yu Longxuan secretly relaxed slightly.

Meanwhile, Fei Ling turned toward Bai Zihan seriously.

Then she cupped her hands gently.

"Thank you, Junior Brother."

This time, her gratitude was completely sincere.

Without Bai Zihan, the Fei Clan would likely have already fallen into despair by now.

At this moment, Bai Zihan looked toward Fei Ling briefly.

Seeing the complicated emotions within her eyes, the corners of his lips curved upward faintly.

Then he calmly nodded.

"Since Senior Sister Fei is satisfied…"

His gaze slowly swept across the kneeling Crimson Thunder Palace experts.

"I shall spare you once!"