Reborn As A Villainous Cannon Fodder

Note: Sorry for the mistakes. Over the past month, I have been preparing to update some chapters, and they will be released tomorrow or the day after. I will inform you which chapters were updated and changed. Some chapters have minor updates, while others include plot changes. There are 5 chapters, so the changes are not very big. More information tomorrow.

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Ever since Yino had been called away by Mu Daosheng for their talk, Yuyan had felt an ominous feeling.

She felt like those obedient girls in school who got caught dating and made to stand in the corner. Yuyan didn’t know what they were discussing, but she was certain Yino and Mu Daosheng were definitely talking about her.

Every time she recalled the scene of Mu Daosheng sternly saying he’d “confine her to seclusion,” Yuyan felt helpless and full of regret.

She clutched the jade pendant at her chest, thinking she never should have let Yino play chess with her in the first place…

Maybe if she hadn’t touched those sensitive topics, Mu Daosheng wouldn’t have flown into such a rage.

Right.

She could’ve just been a proper righteous cultivator at an Immortal Sect.

The elders had warned her countless times about those forbidden things, yet from beginning to end, Yuyan couldn’t let go of her curiosity.

Curiosity killed the cat, was Yuyan going to drag Yino down with her too?

“Senior Sister, what’s wrong? Is something bothering you…”

As the sun set, Yunjin hurried over. Her sensitive and empathetic nature quickly picked up on Yuyan’s unease.

Yuyan looked at her, feeling both envious and jealous.

A naive girl like Yunjin might not have as deep a relationship with Yino as she did, but she had no pressure or desires. Just having Yino pinch her cheeks every day could make Yunjin happy all day long. Living like that might actually make her far happier than Yuyan…

The more something is lacking in your heart, the more you crave it.

Yuyan thought, maybe that’s why even though she clung to Yino every day, no matter how much he doted on her, she still couldn’t bear the thought of him leaving.

“It’s nothing. Yino went out for something. Just wait here for a bit. He should be back soon.”

Yuyan sighed, gesturing for Yunjin to take a seat.

Today was supposed to be the day they all set off together for the Dragon Palace to sightsee and have fun.

But now with Mu Daosheng’s stern decree, Yuyan couldn’t feel happy at all.

The atmosphere was inexplicably heavy. Yunjin didn’t dare ask, so she just sat up straight and waited for Senior Sister to speak.

They sat in silence for about 30 minutes.

Soon, above Ranmo Peak’s clouds, a white-robed young man appeared, sword-riding through the air.

Yino descended from the sky, landing directly in the courtyard.

Yuyan saw him return, but didn’t feel excited, instead, she felt the tension of being judged after doing something wrong.

“Senior Brother, you… you’re back… Are we still leaving today?”

As she said this, Yunjin’s eyes clearly darted away.

Yino understood. He walked forward, rubbed Yunjin’s face, and smiled faintly:

“Of course we’re still leaving together. But it’s getting late tonight, so let’s push it to tomorrow morning… Since you are already here, why not stay with us tonight and rest?”

“Eh?!”

Hearing this, Yunjin felt completely flattered.

That time before, when she and Yino were practicing dual cultivation techniques on Yuyan’s bed and got caught by Yuyan, even now when Yunjin recalled it, her face still burned with embarrassment.

Now… Yino was suggesting Yunjin stay overnight again?!

Ranmo Peak only had one bedroom. Did this mean the three of them would share a bed together, or would they really make Yunjin sleep on the floor outside?

Yino’s teasing made Yunjin’s imagination run wild.

But even as her face flushed, she noticed the white-robed beauty beside her was preoccupied, so she walked over worriedly and whispered in Yino’s ear.

“Yino… Senior Yuyan seems to be in a bad mood…”

“Maybe I should excuse myself?”

Yunjin offered softly.

She’d always been kindhearted and good at reading the room, otherwise she couldn’t have become the most popular freshman friend at Wuji Sect.

However, hearing this, Yino didn’t seem concerned.

He ruffled Yunjin’s hair, then walked past the girl and sat down on the stone stool in front of Yuyan, picking up the half-cup of hot tea Yunjin had left earlier and drinking it all in one gulp.

This casual indirect kiss made Yunjin’s face flush again.

Realizing she was superfluous, Yunjin obediently retreated to a corner under the eaves, giving her Seniors plenty of space to talk.

“What did Master say?”

Yuyan looked up, unable to hide her worry.

Every time she thought about being scolded by Mu Daosheng that afternoon and told she’d be confined to seclusion, she felt so wronged she could cry. Seeing Yino return now made that grievance and reluctance in her heart even harder to suppress.

She really didn’t want to be locked up. She wanted to stay with Yino, no matter how dangerous the outside world was…

Honestly, this was the first time in Yino’s life seeing the formerly aloof Sword Goddess look so pitifully vulnerable after being punished.

“I’ve talked to the sect master. For the next few months, You will come with me to the Dragon Palace to train.” Afraid she’d actually cry, Yino didn’t keep her in suspense and smiled as he delivered the good news.

“R-really?!”

Yuyan’s eyes widened. Her gloomy face instantly cleared like the sky after rain. With such emotional ups and downs, tears the size of beans appeared at the corners of her eyes.

“But don’t get too happy yet~”

Yino leaned forward, reaching out to wipe away the tears of joy at the corners of Yuyan’s eyes. With an indulgent and gentle tone, he teased: “To convince him not to confine you, I promised him that as long as he let me take Senior Sister, within three months, I’d guarantee you’d break through from Divine Transformation stage to Emptiness Refining stage!”

“So to take Senior Sister away, I made a bet with sect master!”

“If you haven’t reached Emptiness Refining stage by next spring or summer, I’ll have to obediently send you back to Wuji Sacred Grounds for seclusion!”

Yino held up one finger in front of Yuyan, speaking quite seriously.

Of course. This was all made up, with a simple goal.

First, it gave Yuyan a reasonable explanation for how Yino convinced Mu Daosheng, while hiding the National Advisor’s involvement with heavenly fate.

Second, it was to stimulate Yuyan’s motivation and give her a little pressure, helping her focus on cultivation once they reached the Dragon Palace.

And clearly, Yuyan was totally buying it!

The grand Sword Leader and Eldest Senior Sister was now like a crybaby little girl in front of Yino…

“Just Emptiness Refining stage? Three months, I won’t disappoint your expectations, husband!”

The white-robed beauty suddenly became fired up. Her innate Frost Holy Physique caused white icy mist to swirl around her, and even her sword-like eyes shone with unprecedented determination.

“Alright, no need to be so all-or-nothing about it…”

“Even if you don’t reach Emptiness Refining stage by next spring, I’ll still monopolize you and refuse to let you return to Wuji Sect. What can the sect master do about it?”

Yino smiled helplessly, no longer teasing Yuyan.

At this point, under the moonlight, the two looked at each other and smiled. Even Yuyan’s lips curved with amusement, not refuting Yino’s domineering declaration.

“Let’s rest early. We still need to bring Yunjin along tomorrow for the trip.”

Yino said casually, his gaze drifting to the ahoge girl obediently watching from the corner.

Suddenly, Yuyan thought of something.

Her face flushed slightly. She’d been finding it hard to say, but now that Yino had put her in such a good mood, she smiled smugly, stood up, and with a grand sweep of her brocade dress, declared with great magnanimity.

“Yunjin, There’s only one bed.”

Hearing this, Yunjin was ready to volunteer to sleep on the floor.

But before she could speak, Yuyan continued:

“However, if you don’t mind, tonight the three of us can squeeze together on the bed!”

“Eh?”

The girl’s ahoge froze.

Soon, Yunjin’s eyes went wide: “Eh-eh-eh-eh….!”

“I-i-is this, is this appropriate?”

“Why not?”

Thinking about Ruoning from Liuli Sect, Yuyan puffed out her chest even more confidently. This queenly, proud posture gave her the air of an experienced veteran.

The atmosphere was relaxed and pleasant.

Yino suddenly thought of something. Taking advantage of Yuyan’s good mood, he tested the waters:

“Speaking of which, I haven’t changed or bathed yet today…”

“Such a rare opportunity, if Yynjin doesn’t mind, the three of us bathing together wouldn’t be out of the question!”

“Eh! E-e-e-eh!?”

The ahoge girl’s face turned completely red. She couldn’t keep up with Yuyan and Yino’s pace at all. Her head seemed to malfunction, emitting huge clouds of steam: “Wait! Wait! When did things progress to this point?!”

“Hmm, if little Yunjin don’t like it, we won’t force you. You can sleep on the floor tonight and bathe alone. That’s fine too.”

Yuyan raised an eyebrow, speaking with feigned nonchalance.

As soon as she said this, Yunjin’s mouth, which had been about to complain, immediately clamped shut.

She trembled and shook her head, then covered her face and forced herself through the embarrassment, completely letting go of her restraint:

“No… I don’t mind!”

“I don’t mind at all!”

“I-if it’s not too much trouble… would you… would you let Yunjin join you tonight? Please!”