[{"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-48":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},1747172,2233,"Chapter 48","i-a-villainous-cannon-fodder-pick-up-the-female--chapter-48",48,"\u003Cp>Chapter 48: Temptation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Isn’t this the life you’ve always wanted? Immerse yourself in it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A seductive female voice whispered in her ear, like an evil venomous snake trying to drag her into the quagmire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this quagmire was precisely the paradise she had once fantasized about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat streamed down Lin Muyu’s forehead as she struggled:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This isn’t right, this isn’t real…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does it really matter whether it’s real or not?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question sent Lin Muyu into deep contemplation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Voices seemed to whisper continuously in her heart:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is the familial love you’ve always yearned for. Why don’t you treasure it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was too starved for love. Even if it was just an illusion, she couldn’t bear to let it go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yu, are you alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her parents’ concerned voices reached her ears, constantly striking at Lin Muyu’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, only here were there people who truly loved her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Muyu endured the dizzy pain and struggled to open her eyes, gazing at her parents’ slightly graying temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She forced out a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gripping her parents’ hands tightly, she responded with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m fine…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, let’s go see a doctor!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father Lin remained as impatient as she remembered, speaking with a face full of worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having recovered her composure, Lin Muyu shook her head vigorously and refused:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need, I’m really fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Lin Muyu regain her spirits, Mother Lin said gently:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This child probably stayed up late again last night and gave herself a headache. You can’t stay up late anymore, okay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Mother Lin’s words, Father Lin no longer insisted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s eat first. If you feel uncomfortable at all, tell your old dad immediately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this familiar concern, Lin Muyu unconsciously agreed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, I definitely will!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her parents’ love remained as passionate as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only, at some point, a string of scalding tears had already slid down her delicate cheeks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zangjian flashed and infiltrated the mountain in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mist filled the air before him, completely blocking his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, childish tricks to obstruct vision!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snorted coldly and took out a giant fan, waving it forcefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent wind howled past, mercilessly dispersing the mist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the mist cleared, unconscious disciples appeared sprawled across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zangjian hurried forward to investigate, but the disciples’ condition made him furrow his brow tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is bad. They’ve all fallen into illusions! If we don’t find the source quickly, they may never wake up.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately formed hand seals to send a transmission:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An illusion set up by the demonic clan has appeared at Wanbing Mountain. Come for support immediately!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the moment he sent the transmission, the mist that had just been dispersed began to spread once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, the mist carried heavy demonic energy without any concealment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing the demonic energy’s assault, Elder Zangjian’s brow twisted as he drew his treasured sword and slashed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the approaching mist was split open with a crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of the gap before the mist could close again, Elder Zangjian sprinted wildly toward the source of the demonic energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you standing around for? Keep up!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Feng urgently urged Ye Fan, who was hiding nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Feng, the concealment technique you gave me is indeed useful, but is such dense demonic energy really safe?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan hesitated somewhat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although spirit weapons could greatly enhance one’s strength, he could steadily advance through his own abilities, so there was really no need to risk it for a spirit weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since we’re already here, don’t you really want to try?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Feng asked unhurriedly in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since we’re already here…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“…Then I’ll give it a try. If there’s danger, I’ll be counting on you, Elder Feng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan responded reluctantly, taking advantage of the passage Elder Zangjian had carved before it disappeared, and hurried to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Borrowing Elder Zangjian’s path-clearing, he quickly infiltrated a mountain cave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who exactly are you? Why are you harming my Qinglan Sect disciples?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he entered the cave, Ye Fan heard Elder Zangjian’s ice-cold interrogation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What responded to him was an extremely seductive mature female voice:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m just a weapon spirit, conducting trials to select a master. Would this Elder also like to participate in my trial?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman’s voice was gentle and smiling, yet carried a powerful mental impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Ye Fan stood at a distance, he was still stirred dizzy by this voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Quickly recite the Clear Heart Mantra!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Feng’s voice timely pulled him back to reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan hurriedly silently recited the Clear Heart Mantra, barely managing to resist the voice’s interference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zangjian, however, was completely unaffected and snorted coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, I think you’re the weapon spirit of a demonic artifact!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without saying more, he drew his sword and slashed toward the woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman showed no fear, playing with a transparent bead in her hand as she said coldly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Don’t you want these disciples to live?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sentence made Elder Zangjian forcibly halt his attack, his gaze fierce as he countered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I destroy you, can’t I dispel the illusion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You underestimate me far too much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman laughed both happily and evilly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My illusion draws part of the dreamers’ souls into my main body. If you destroy my main body now, these souls will have to be buried with me~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zangjian fell silent upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If what she said was true, destroying the main body might wake the disciples, but it could also leave them as idiots due to incomplete souls, no different from death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he didn’t act, the disciples’ fate of being lost in illusions would be equally tragic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you want?” He could only soften his tone first, employing delaying tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very simple.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman played with her slender fingers, speaking in a calm tone: “Take me out of here. I’ll only take a few disciples with me, and the rest can be returned.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zangjian flew into a rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I won’t give you a single disciple! Qinglan Sect never abandons anyone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The woman’s expression turned cold: “Then let this group of disciples die with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the two were at an impasse, Ye Fan slowly walked in and called out:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I agree to your terms, but you must first satisfy one small condition of mine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You…” Elder Zangjian, seeing him intrude, was about to question him when he was shocked by his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder, for the greater good, sacrificing some people is inevitable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan interrupted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After all, this happened in your territory. You can’t bear the consequences either, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elder Zangjian fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his jurisdiction. If all the disciples were lost, he would be Qinglan Sect’s sinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This young master is quite sensible.” The woman smiled even more seductively. “Speak up, what’s your condition? Big sister can satisfy anything~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the woman’s seductive words, Ye Fan couldn’t help but look at the woman’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath a purple dress was a curvaceous figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although she was a weapon spirit, she really made Ye Fan drool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Ye Fan still forcibly suppressed the temptation, focusing his gaze on the bead in the woman’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Fan forcibly suppressed the restlessness in his heart, his gaze locking onto the bead in her hand: “I want that bead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How difficult could that be?” The woman smiled radiantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, its weapon spirit was thrown into the illusion by me. Once I get out, I’ll hand it over to you~”\u003C\u002Fp>",1253,"2026-06-06T16:56:29.155Z",1,"novelbin.me","def1bed734fda018e30d8661ca27eda865cadbc83345e422b3236a3b24f97063","i-a-villainous-cannon-fodder-pick-up-the-female--chapter-49","i-a-villainous-cannon-fodder-pick-up-the-female--chapter-47",149,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-a-villainous-cannon-fodder-pick-up-the-female--cover.jpg"]