Turns Out, I’m In A Villain Clan! Chapter 537 The Heavenly Tribulation Tempering Pill

The Bai Clan,

stood as steadfast and grand as always.

Outwardly, no alterations were visible.

However, right when Bai Zihan crossed the gates—

A few looks quietly directed themselves his way.

Over a month away hadn't escaped detection. Though such lengthy seclusions weren't rare; cultivators often vanished for years.

Bai Zihan strolled composedly across the clan territory, behaving as though back from a brief walk.

It wasn't long before he entered the inner courtyard.

There, a recognizable form waited.

Bai Tianheng!

Arms folded behind him.

Eyes profound and reflective.

Like he'd been standing there in anticipation.

"You're back!"

His voice held firm.

Bai Zihan nodded.

"Mmm..."

Bai Tianheng shot him a quick glance.

He had learned of Bai Zihan's time at the Mu Clan, yet never foresaw it stretching beyond a month.

"Since you're back... it's time to resume your training. To become the next Clan Leader, you cannot afford to slack."

Bai Zihan offered no reply.

He merely lingered in silence.

(Well, looks like my little vacation is over!)

reflected Bai Zihan.

He had first assumed pill refining would prove utterly tedious, but experience disproved that.

Repetitive to some degree, yet minor changes brought endless improvements. Moreover, he'd experimented with assorted flavors in the pills.

His greatest triumph: the 'Cola' Flavored pills.

Devoid of the beverage's fizziness, their flavor still mirrored 80 percent of Coca-Cola's.

That said, pill efficacy declined by 10 percent—a small price, Bai Zihan figured, for endowing bland pills with such appeal.

Granted, producing them heightened the challenge to attain that standard, but Bai Zihan's Grade-8 alchemy skill handled it with ease—above all, as these were lower-grade than his peak ability.

Bai Tianheng breathed out deliberately.

A subtle sigh slipped forth.

"The time has also come..."

He murmured softly.

"For me to attempt a breakthrough."

His gaze drifted afar.

From the Great Ascension Realm—

To the Immortal Realm.

Merely one step—

Yet a chasm like heaven versus earth.

He gave a faint head shake.

"If only I had a Heavenly Tribulation Tempering Pill..."

Faint regret colored his words.

The Heavenly Tribulation Tempering Pill, a Grade-7 pill, dramatically raised Immortal Realm breakthrough odds by fortifying the body against Heavenly Tribulation.

Yet such pills existed solely with the Vermillion Pill Empire across the Eastern Region.

They lingered in short supply against massive demand.

Everyone across the Eastern Region yearned for one, especially those

nearing Immortal Realm breakthrough.

The Vermillion Pill Empire grasped their immense value, pricing them exorbitantly—

But complaints stayed absent.

Great Ascension Realm experts never wanted for wealth.

To heighten Immortal Realm ascension chances, they'd pay whatever it took.

Not to mention—

Failing to endure Heavenly Tribulation...

Meant forfeiting one's life.

In essence, the Heavenly Tribulation Tempering Pill acted as a vital lifesaver.

Thus, despite steep costs, seekers battled fiercely for them.

Unlike other pills, the Vermillion Pill Empire avoided public sales.

Annual auctions instead optimized their earnings.

With breakthrough imminent, Bai Tianheng had sought one earlier—

But met with failure.

(The Vermillion Pill Empire seemed wary of the Desolate Heaven Empire.)

Bai Tianheng pondered.

As Bai Clan Leader, he held ample funds for a Heavenly Tribulation Tempering Pill.

Recently, however, securing one proved tough, particularly for Desolate Heaven Empire members.

Inquiries showed he wasn't alone; many from the Desolate Heaven Empire shared the issue.

It made perfect sense!

Offering more Heavenly Tribulation Tempering Pills to the Desolate Heaven Empire would boost their Immortal Realm Cultivators.

Since they opposed Desolate Heaven Empire gaining more Immortal Realm powerhouses, sales to them were naturally curtailed.

Still, the Vermillion Pill Empire hadn't fully ceased sales—

as these yielded their greatest profits.

He'd await the upcoming auction and test his fortunes once more.

But his cultivation couldn't linger forever.

Seclusion awaited, where he'd collect all possible treasures

to face the Heavenly Tribulation sans the pill.

Bai Zihan caught his father's murmur.

He recalled that among the pill recipes he had given to the Mu Clan, there

which aided in withstanding the Heavenly Tribulation—

And its potency far exceeded that of the Heavenly Tribulation Tempering Pill from

the Vermillion Pill Empire.

Given the prowess of the Mu Clan elders, Bai Zihan felt certain they wouldn't require much time to craft such pills.

Bai Zihan spoke up.

"Father!"

Bai Tianheng shot him a glance.

"Give it a few days. Perhaps the Mu Clan can refine one for you."

Bai Tianheng paused for a short instant.

Then, with a subtle smile, he shook his head.

He figured Bai Zihan hadn't grasped it completely. After all, the Heavenly Tribulation Tempering Pill ranked as a Grade-7 pill.

Refining it demanded a Grandmaster Alchemist—impossible without one. What's more, the Mu Clan lacked even the recipe.

Nevertheless, a faint smile crept onto his face.

His son was considering his needs, at least.

That meant everything.

"I too wish for that!"

Bai Tianheng replied with a light jest. Then he turned and started walking away.

"Prepare yourself! We will continue your training."

His form gradually faded into the distance.

Bai Zihan stood silently behind him.

His face remained impassive.

(They should have started by now.)

Bai Zihan was utterly convinced it would take just days for the

whole Desolate Heaven Empire to greet its first Grandmaster Alchemists. And he understood perfectly—

that this could unleash a chain of events across the broader lands.

He eagerly awaited it!