[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-a-villainous-cannon-fodder-pick-up-the-female-":3,"chapter-i-a-villainous-cannon-fodder-pick-up-the-female--i-a-villainous-cannon-fodder-pick-up-the-female--chapter-117":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I, a Villainous Cannon Fodder, Pick Up the Female Lead at the Start?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1747241,2233,"Chapter 117","i-a-villainous-cannon-fodder-pick-up-the-female--chapter-117",117,"\u003Cp>Chapter 117: Why Don’t You Call Me Wanqing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s stop here and search on the ground.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muyu sat steadily on the ice-gleaming flying sword, turning her head to speak to Su Wanqing beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why she was sitting on the sword, it was actually because she didn’t want too much contact with Su Wanqing, so she had to sit to maintain balance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why? We could just fly over directly. Why make things complicated?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanqing’s tone remained as cold as frost and snow, her pure face showing no expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if one looked carefully, there was occasionally a trace of disappointment flickering in Su Wanqing’s eyes, as if regretting something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, what if we startle that wolf demon and it runs away?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muyu’s tone was firm, her gaze sweeping over the dense forest below as she analyzed calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides, your sword-flying speed obviously exceeds that of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s just a wolf demon in the early stage of Foundation Establishment. It would definitely be afraid of you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Lin Muyu’s analysis, Su Wanqing looked at her with a flash of surprise in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For some reason, she always felt that this junior sister seemed to have suddenly become much smarter, when she used to be so silly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t know if this was a good thing or a bad thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, the flying sword slowly descended to an open area not far from the wolf demon’s cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s go, we’ll search in that direction.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muyu was the first to jump off the flying sword. As soon as her toes touched the ground, she raised her hand and pointed toward the cave entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In case Youhua hasn’t been caught by the wolf demon yet, we might find traces of her along the way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she finished speaking and was about to step toward the cave, Su Wanqing behind her suddenly spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who is Youhua?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muyu answered without thinking:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mo Youhua, of course. The girl we’re looking for this time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanqing was silent for a moment before speaking faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why don’t you call me Wanqing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her tone was exactly like a wronged wife who had been mistreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muyu spun around abruptly, her face filled with disbelief, as if she couldn’t imagine Su Wanqing would say such a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at Su Wanqing for a while before frowning helplessly and responding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Sister, stop fooling around! Saving people is urgent now! Stop obsessing over this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She felt her temples throbbing, and her head was starting to hurt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Luo Chenxi there to keep her in check, Su Wanqing seemed to become somewhat unrestrained again, even though she had been quite controlled back on the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanqing responded softly without arguing further, just silently following behind Lin Muyu like an obedient little follower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beautiful eyes stared unblinkingly at Lin Muyu’s back, her long eyelashes drooping to hide the complex emotions in her eyes, not knowing what she was secretly thinking about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muyu could naturally feel that burning gaze from behind, like sunlight directly hitting her back, making her feel uncomfortable all over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her eyes, Su Wanqing wasn’t like a little follower, but more like a clingy ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Sister, you walk in front!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After enduring it for a while, Lin Muyu finally stopped abruptly, turned around and said to Su Wanqing, her tone carrying some displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanqing was immersed in her own thoughts, her gaze locked tightly on Lin Muyu’s figure. Being interrupted suddenly, she was stunned and instinctively asked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… I’m afraid of being ambushed by the wolf demon if I walk in front. I’m a bit scared.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muyu raised her small face, her expression particularly serious, but there was no trace of fear in her tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether she was really afraid of the wolf demon or afraid of Su Wanqing, probably only she herself knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanqing didn’t ask more questions, just obediently responded and stepped forward to walk in front of Lin Muyu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Muyu could clearly see a trace of lingering regret flash through Su Wanqing’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Sigh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She could only sigh helplessly, not knowing what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she followed behind Su Wanqing, walking while vigilantly observing the surrounding situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two approached the cave, the surrounding trees became denser and the light gradually dimmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as they were about to reach the wolf demon’s cave entrance, a faint whimpering sound carried over with the wind, intermittent and struggling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muyu immediately raised her hand to signal Su Wanqing to stop. She pushed aside the waist-high grass around the cave entrance and peered inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw a girl tightly bound with coarse hemp rope to a rock at the cave entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were filled with terror as she looked around helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened her mouth wide, seemingly wanting to say something, but couldn’t make any sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside her, the cave had become pitch black, bottomless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a lurking abyssal beast, it gazed at the outside with cold eyes, exuding a chilling aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that her?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanqing glanced at the girl, her tone carrying some doubt, and was about to raise her hand to gather spiritual energy to take action.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait, don’t be hasty!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muyu was quick-eyed and quick-handed, hurriedly reaching out to grab Su Wanqing’s wrist, her speech also quickening as she lowered her voice to analyze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is obviously a trap set by the wolf demon. Since it kidnapped someone, how could it so easily leave the person at the cave entrance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It must be hiding in the shadows waiting for us to take the bait. If it uses this girl as a hostage, we’ll be tied up instead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanqing’s wrist was held by Lin Muyu’s warm little hand, and that familiar touch made her originally somewhat disappointed mood instantly much happier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She obediently stopped her actions and responded softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her fingers quietly moved, grasping Lin Muyu’s small hand in hers and holding it tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muyu, whose brain was rapidly thinking, didn’t notice Su Wanqing’s small action. Her mind was entirely focused on the problem at hand as she continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Later, I’ll go lure the wolf demon out and find a chance to rescue the girl. You act according to the situation and find an opportunity to kill that wolf demon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanqing frowned immediately and objected, her tone carrying some worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her eyes, doing this would put Lin Muyu at risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it was to save someone, she didn’t care about other people’s lives and deaths. She only hoped Lin Muyu could be safe and sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No buts, just do as I say, or go back now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muyu didn’t wait for Su Wanqing to finish before interrupting her, her cheeks slightly puffed up with some stubbornness, withdrawing her hand from Su Wanqing’s palm as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For her, Su Wanqing’s support was unnecessary, since she had clearly requested reinforcements from the Mission Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t know why Su Wanqing had come instead. She was really afraid that Su Wanqing’s arrival would complicate simple matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly just a simple task to eliminate a Qi Refining stage demonic creature, but the current situation had already exceeded expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want things to become even more complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wanqing looked at Lin Muyu’s determined expression, and the objection that had reached her lips suddenly couldn’t be spoken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She silently pondered for a moment and finally nodded gently, compromising:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Alright then, but you must be careful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at this junior sister who had matured so much, Su Wanqing felt something stir in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muyu seemed to have really become different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, perhaps she hadn’t changed, but was closer to how she was when they first met.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That state when she wasn’t affected by her essence blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Su Wanqing agree, Lin Muyu breathed a sigh of relief, nodded, and began mentally calculating the details of their plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also knew her attitude toward Su Wanqing was somewhat harsh, but there was no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After experiencing so many things, she had long understood one principle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was… women would only affect the speed of her sword-drawing— no, wait, staff-drawing!\u003C\u002Fp>",1386,"2026-06-06T16:56:29.434Z",1,"novelbin.me","f351c63d91aaa2088478ff6fac826b07438754f1b266eb74cc714d88a0d1f4f8","i-a-villainous-cannon-fodder-pick-up-the-female--chapter-118","i-a-villainous-cannon-fodder-pick-up-the-female--chapter-116",149,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-a-villainous-cannon-fodder-pick-up-the-female--cover.jpg"]