Reborn As A Villainous Cannon Fodder

In those years, the He mansion elders were truly worried sick about this child.

It was not that they were unwilling to support an outsider, but the problem was that Yino was like a ticking bomb. Even if they raised him, the future only held endless corruption and family ruin.

Unable to help it, the He mansion elders finally decided to send Yino to the Wuji Sect for foster care.

Throwing this phoenix clan abandoned baby far away meant out of sight, out of mind for the He mansion. Moreover, if Yino really caused trouble later, that would be the neutral Immortal Alliance and Wuji Sect's problem. If any political enemy dared harm Yino, it would be a provocation against the massive Wuji Sect.

Originally, things should have ended there.

But now, with the He mansion elders constantly hearing news of Yino's achievements in the Western Region in Luo City, their attitude toward Yino was naturally changing subtly.

Yes.

The phoenix clan's abandoned baby. According to National Advisor Changli's vague description, Yino was rumored to be a child with ancient phoenix bloodline, and to some extent also a relative of her...

Such a child was a double-edged sword for the He mansion.

If he was worthless, he would drag down the entire He mansion's reputation. But if he truly carried some heavenly mandate, with his extraordinary background and bloodline, he could transform into the He mansion's future prodigy!

Neither the He mansion nor the national advisor originally wanted to gamble, which was why they sealed Yino's bloodline.

But now it seemed that even in a sealed state, Yino still had extraordinary confidence to break through worldly prejudices. As the old saying goes, gold will shine wherever it is. This showed he indeed had the value for risky investment!

"But our He mansion and Luo City's resources in classics and scholarship are not lacking either!"

"If you want to study, why must you go to Jiangnan to explore secret realms? Would not staying in Luo City at home be safer?"

Seeing all the elders marveling at Yino, Xinyao became anxious.

She had originally brought Yino home hoping he could stay home and accompany her every day.

Now this was great.

Yino had indeed come home, but not completely. After staying one month, he would fly away again!

Xinyao was truly troubled now.

She had to guard against Yuyan openly proposing marriage and stealing her man in front, while also defending against shameless people like Jinyue and Ruoning sneaking around behind.

How infuriating!

Sometimes, Xinyao really regretted establishing herself as the aunt character.

Aunt represented Yino's mother's sister, but the key point was that Xinyao had no blood relation to his mother at all!

Now it was good.

Xinyao clearly held all the advantages of timing, location, and people, but because of her identity from years ago, she could only be Yino's little aunt. She was not even as convenient as someone like Yuyan with a senior sister identity.

For a moment, Xinyao protested repeatedly, making the seated elders feel helpless.

"Xinyao, we can understand your feelings for Yino after not seeing him for six months."

"However, Yino has grown up now. As elders, we should let him go out and explore..."

The elders spoke lightly, their mindset quite open.

But the problem was, Xinyao understood the reasoning, but what if Yino wandered for a few years and came back home with a wife to marry?

Just as Xinyao was anxious, the seated elders suddenly slapped their foreheads and laughed as if by chance: "Oh my! Look at this old memory of mine!"

"Speaking of which, Yino, do you still remember that childhood playmate of yours, Miss Liu?"

The elders spoke as if chatting casually, but their eyes naturally held hopes for their family's young man.

After all, ever since Nina took the throne, the other princess factions had been dissatisfied.

Therefore, the He mansion, which supported the national advisor, was also isolated in court and originally had no chance to ease relations between the two clans through marriage with the Liu mansion...

But now, if Yino could marry back the Liu mansion's daughter as a He family young master, the He mansion would really be getting something for nothing!

Whether he was a biological or adopted grandson, anyone who could bring home another family's daughter was a good grandson!

You had to admit, this matter really depended on Yino stepping up.

After all, Ruoning specifically named Yino for marriage discussions. If it were any of the other eligible He family young masters, she would not even look at them!

"Childhood... Elder, do you mean Ruoning?"

"Right, right! That girl Liu Ruoning came to the He mansion to discuss marriage with you recently!"

"Is that so..."

"Yino, Ruoning is a good girl. When you go to Jiangnan this time, you could visit the Liu mansion to reminisce with Ruoning."

The elders laughed jokingly, but Yino could only smile awkwardly.

These old bones' calculating sounds were practically echoing to the Liu mansion grandfather's ears!

But what made Yino feel frustrated was that he had already used Yuyan to test Xinyao once. He had discovered Xinyao's feelings, so today Yino had deliberately not mentioned Ruoning, planning to make a fortune quietly.

Now this was great...

The old men's scheming had directly made the little vinegar jar beside Yino turn red with anger.

Seeing Xinyao puffing her cheeks unhappily, Yino finally stood up quickly to intervene.

"That! Although Miss Liu and I were childhood friends, ten years have passed now. Miss Liu is no longer a child and may not still look up to me like before."

"Moreover, even if she could look up to me, with my current abilities and background, the Liu mansion elders would definitely not agree to this matter."

This time, Yino spoke very carefully.

He was quite confident, but at least for now, he could not stimulate Xinyao too much, or it would mess up his upcoming plans.

His aunt was precious, but the Liu mansion was worth more!

Between someone he could pursue anytime and someone requiring considerable difficulty to pursue, Yino was very clear about priorities.

"Cough, ahem!"

He Chensheng coughed lightly. Among the elders present, only he seemed to notice Xinyao's strange expression and the slight sweat sliding down Yino's cheek.

He roughly understood Yino's meaning and also helped by laughing:

"Yino has truly grown up."

"Elders, what Yino said is not wrong. This matter is significant and requires waiting until Yino settles down later before our two families can sit together and discuss it properly!"

"Currently, Yino is still young and at the age for hard work and struggle. Putting romance on his mind would somewhat delay Yino's progress!"

At this point, He Chensheng looked meaningfully at the two seated people.

Yino smiled knowingly and stood to bow:

"Thank you father!"

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Liuli Sect.

Three months later, the green-robed girl who meditated and cultivated at Thousand Crane Ridge had relied on her innate Holy Physique talent to become famous in one battle during the Liuli Sect's inner and outer disciple competitions, becoming the true disciple of Elder Zi Yue.

Now, Ruoning had achieved Core Formation perfection with half a foot stepping into the Nascent Soul stage threshold, only half a step away from breakthrough.

But recently, Ruoning had been restless.

Her master said she had attachments in her heart and could not achieve true purity of the six senses, so naturally she could not refine the Nascent Soul essence.

"That scumbag Yino has not even bothered to write me a single letter in all this time..."

The green-robed girl puffed her cheeks and sulked silently.

Just then, several young junior sisters appeared behind her, laughing and gossiping:

"Senior Ruoning, it seems there are several more love letters addressed to you recently!"

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