The Path of the Cannon Fodder’s Counterattack

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Ling Xiao was secretly in love with a girl named Mo Qi; because of an accident, they both crossed into the ancient times.

Mo Qi who was preinstalled with the Mary Sue halo, in these ancient times, walked to the summit with a golden finger.

However, Ling Xiao continued to be exploited by Mo Qi.

After he no longer had any values to exploit, he soon became a pitiful cannon fodder.

The heavens decided to take pity on Ling Xiao.

And gave Ling Xiao an opportunity for rebirth.

After rebirth, he vowed that all his enemies would repay him with a debt of blood!

However, why have all these enemies of his, fallen into the mode of cutting their heads open?

“Hey, are you really that unremarkable person who used to follow behind Mo Qi?”

“So this dance was originally danced by you, sigh……”

“You are obviously a man, yet you move me so much.”

“Enough! Since you have taken the initiative to provoke me, then you must concentrate on me!”

Ling Xiao expressed: If you want to counterattack, then counterattack. As long as your golden finger is bigger than Mo Qi’s.

But how did Mo Qi’s Mary Sue halo end up in his body! He is still a straight man who likes beauties! He definitely, definitely doesn’t want to turn bent!

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TPCFC
แผนทวงแค้นของขันทีวายร้าย
炮灰逆袭之路
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02/22/21 Snowy Codex c71 (end)
02/22/21 Snowy Codex c70
07/10/20 Snowy Codex c69 part4
11/30/19 Snowy Codex c68 part3
10/09/19 Snowy Codex c67 part2
06/21/19 Snowy Codex c66 part1
05/11/19 Snowy Codex c65
03/22/19 Snowy Codex c64
03/03/19 Snowy Codex c63
01/29/19 Snowy Codex c62
01/11/19 Snowy Codex c61
11/20/18 Snowy Codex c60
10/27/18 Snowy Codex c59
10/15/18 Snowy Codex c58
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Alittlekitty
Alittlekitty rated it
March 26, 2022
Status: Completed
So like, the novel is good, great even, the MC is cool, smart but not to op, he himself has his own issues.

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Coming to the issue of the ML, yeah he's an A**hole but that's just it, I think I prefer how the author wrote the real thing, in relationships they'll always be problems, unlike most novel were it seems the ML and MC are so obsessed with themselves that it seems they'll always have a happy relationship without problems.

In real life that can never be the case, issues in a relationship is inevitable and don't forget the ML is a monarch with power to kill anyone he wants, when entering this relationship the MC knew what he bargained for, and that's how it is in real life, when entering a relationship it never isn't all about fluff and sm*t, there'll be various drama in it and if you can't handle better don't enter one.

When having a partner like a monarch, you shouldn't expect your normal drama~. Nevertheless it's those dramas that keep the passion burning, human's are fickle beings and if everything becomes monotonous, trust me that passion might not die but it will definitely lessen and the relationship becomes really, as in REALLY boring.

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All in all the novel is awesome~. 5 STARS~. <<less
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Doodled93
Doodled93 rated it
February 15, 2022
Status: c71
Forgot to review first time I read through, rediscovered and wanted to take the chance while I remembered to!

I really enjoyed it-- quite a lot of face slapping scenarios, and a bit of will-they-won't-they tension while you wait to see if MC's memory of the ML is quite as immaculate as he thinks it is.

Thought the end bit about why the ML liked MQ in the first round was fun :)

Definitely consider this one a re-read
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Saphie
Saphie rated it
February 3, 2022
Status: c40
I want to continue it since im alrdy near end but I couldn't handle MC's throwing his life every other chapter. His attempts are futile, he's at risk with the emperor knowing (since u know, the emperor is all knowing) and all I could think of was 'This MC is very dumb". I know he's doing it to save his life but there's much better way of doing it, but eh.

Its actually a decent novel but maybe its because I've read much better inner palace novels that I unconsciously compare... more>> it to this. The ML also is kinda meh. MC is also pretty average idk why three potential love interest are interested lol <<less
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Xenody
Xenody rated it
January 29, 2022
Status: Completed
The first time reading it, I thought it was great. The couple was cute, and the villain was taught a lesson.

The second time reading it, I did have some problems with it.

The ML is a stoic man, who knows right from wrong, and knows how to teach the MC. Mature, and all knowing.

... more>> The MC has come back to take revenge and is intelligent... All the way until the end where it decreases a bit.

My problems are that 1. the story/MC/ML doesn't have growth, and 2. the couple has an uneasy power relationship/dynamic.

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From the very beginning, the MC was very spoiled. Yes, he had a bad past of being used by the FL, thus he wants to get revenge. I get it. The MC is also very smart and can create problems with the FL. But he always forgets that the Emperor is all knowing and he creates this huge problem out of it (EVEN AFTER THE PROBLEMS WERE ALREADY TAKEN OUT TO BE SOLVED, because the Emperor was absolutely willing to give their relationship another chance, HE F*CKING LEFT. I do get though, that the MC was feeling iffy about having a man x man relationship since he was straight in the beginning. Anyway.). But ya know what? The ML forgives him, they get together, etc. I actually think the MC's growth goes into the negatives as he becomes childish in the end. Also, he's always testing the relationship with the Emperor.

The ML on the other hand knows what he wants, and he gets it. He compromises with his lover, but is that growth? His decisions in running the nation remain the same, his directness and the ability to teach his lover remains the same. So where is the growth in the ML?

The Emperor is all mighty, he has the aura, the demanding-ness, whatever. The MC is his male empress. They should be equal then right? But all throughout, I'm reading how the Emperor is using his force, into making the MC bow his head. Sure, the setting is ancient China, but the dynamic doesn't sit well with me on the second reading. Too servient towards what should be an equal relationship.

ALSO, HE SUDDENLY HAS A HEALING ABILITY??? Like, WHERE did this come from??? All of a sudden, a day after having s*x, his body heals itself all nice and well??? Wtf??

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Lan Wei was cute at the end. Such a tsundere. I hope he and Fu Yujun eventually has a happy ending. <<less
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iamblair
iamblair rated it
December 26, 2021
Status: Completed
Just so so. Not the best but also not the worst. The translation is good though. The plot is 3 but the translation made it 4.

It's basically about the counterattack of the MC who died in the hands of his white moonlight (female antagonist) but was rebirthed and ended up as a eunuch turned to Lord Empress.

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The MC and the antagonist are both from modern world who transmigrated into historical times then became each others' enemy after the MC's rebirth.

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The story is fine but there were just some things that don't make sense.

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The MC was an art student but was able to create blueprints and develop weapons that should have nothing to do with him and which should be extremely hard to do for someone who does not specialize on it.

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The story focused on the MC's revenge and the development in the relationship between the MC and the ML. There was not much background about the MC's life in the modern world, not that it affects the plot.

If you're looking for a light-read novel with counterattack and historical touch, then you might enjoy this. <<less
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just_a_hobby
just_a_hobby
December 22, 2021
Status: Completed
Excellent translation✔️

I like this very much. Definitely worth re-reading again and again.

MC was smart at the very beginning because he was focused on getting revenge,

then getting confused at the middle because he was somehow lost on what does he really want.

Finally near the last part we got to know hes real personality. 🥰 As for the ml, although author didnt put any of his pov or thoughts in words- ML definitely love the MC.

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MC kept testing ML bottom line but doesnt get heavily punished or killed. Andddd ML dispersed the harem.

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As a reader I like the ml, he gives-off s little bit yandere vibes.
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Kaylee
Kaylee rated it
December 1, 2021
Status: Completed
The premise and earlier chapters were good. In how Ling Xiao tried to take his revenge and running ard the palace with schemes. Ling Xiao was a smart person when it regarded Mo Qi, and how to scramble her life. But when it was abt other people, his brain was gone to the minuscule that it was hard to read.

Since the ML/emperor part was prominent in the story, I wish the author would give us the same treatment the author gave to the 2nd ML/Fu YuJun. A glimpse of what's... more>> actually went through the emperor's mind. And not making him the invincible, unpredictable, mountain man that could not be moved and didnot have thinking beside bedded his lover. <<less
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Reading
Reading rated it
November 7, 2021
Status: c71
I'm giving this novel 3★ because it wasn't bad but wasn't the best too. It's a novel I wouldn't find myself rereading. The translations are super so that's a plus.

The MC's personality was also endearing, although, as the story progressed it felt as if he became dumb and I started disliking him. I don't have much feelings for the ML. He felt way too 2D for me but he takes care of the MC well so there's that.

The things I disliked are the 2D side characters and ML. Honestly, MC... more>> was the only memorable character to me (and maybe Lan Wei too, slightly). Some parts of the story felt like it was forced and was just there to showcase the prettiness of MC.

Nevertheless, it was nice read overall. <<less
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AmeTG4
AmeTG4 rated it
November 1, 2021
Status: c70
Super good at first. I still like it, but the ML seemed less likeable as we progressed towards the end. I honestly almost hoped he wasn't the end game to be fair.

But damn I like the MC a lot and the way he deals with different situations. He's like a little mouse with a quick and good mind.

The nice part is that the plot isn't that hard and you can enjoy it if you like some palace drama.
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azusa yuuya
azusa yuuya rated it
October 7, 2021
Status: Completed
IM STILL SO PISSED AT THIS. It was such a great novel and all but at the last few chapters the plot went downhill so fast. The mc's iq suddenly dropped and he totally changed from how he was at the start of the novel. The ML is also v unlikeable as he is the classic wooden plank cold 'gong'. Honestly a disappointing read becos of the ending but I still enjoyed most of it so here is 4 stars!!
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Aerijing
Aerijing rated it
August 15, 2021
Status: Completed
one of the earlier novel that ive read, really liked it then, still think its quite a good novel now

wanted to give it a 4 but dont know how to change the rating so stuck at 5 now whatever I guess

  • ML pretty scary but love and pamper the mc
  • chemistry lacking in my opinion
  • ML just comes off as domineering story dont focus much on his personality or maybe I forgot since I read it long ago
overall really enjoyed this novel
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DoodlyDoodle
DoodlyDoodle
June 17, 2021
Status: Completed
Overall the story is interesting even though lacks in common sense sometimes.
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hitmewithachair
hitmewithachair rated it
April 24, 2021
Status: Completed
The novel had a really interesting premise and I really enjoyed the characters in the beginning. But as the story progressed the personalities of the characters seem to degenerate. The last ten chapters were especially brutal. I felt like the MC had his personality switched out and I couldn't see an actual reason for the ML and the MC to end up together. Besides sleeping with each other I couldn't see any reason why the MC would want to be with the ml. The prince of the other kingdom would've... more>> been a better choice in my opinion. The plot was fine but the motivations and character chemistry was pretty s*upid. <<less
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sikami
sikami
April 22, 2021
Status: Completed
Rating: 3.5

This was very well translated so kudos to our translator! And the semxy scenes were hot. Some points that prevented this from getting full points are my issues with the MC and ML. I didn't really appreciate how the MC developed, he seemed to have lost a but of his initial wits and cleverness, blinded by "love" and acting to rashly despite being cunning and calculative before. I guess love does make you blind lol. The male lead on the other hand was absolutely domineering man and low-key wack... more>> with how violent he is but hey, it's ancient China lol Not to mention, the romance was pretty rushed, kinda? Like... not really clear when the MC fell in love with the ML. And the plot holes, although not obstructive of the plot as a whole, still left many unanswered questions so certain things weren't addressed. Although you could still read this as is and can go about unbothered. The conclusion was somewhat... had me on edge let's say HAHAHA I honestly don't know if I'm glad about the way it ended or not but it was satisfactory in its own way.

Would I recommend? Sure, why not. Doesn't hurt to give it a chance, especially if you don't care much for detailed plots and character development. It has all the transmigration characteristics and etc. If your type of ML is overbearing, OP, and kinda low-key threatening violent this is for you! Man gets what he wants and MC isn't the type to let himself be bullied. If you want lovey dovey fluff, this ain't it! <<less
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Exraww.KO
Exraww.KO rated it
April 16, 2021
Status: Completed
I enjoyed this novel at first, but...

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I kinda lose my interest after the MC chose to leave the ML after he's done with his business. Maybe it didn't bother anyone, but for me it's just too much. It's because I hate traitor and those who just left someone after they finished using them; recognize this character? Yeah, Mo Qi, the character who MC hated. But in the end, MC became the person he hate so much. I get that he had a secret and scared that the ML would punish him, but he knew that the ML dislike lies and was not a s*upid person; yet the MC chose to lie. How come it didn't cross his mind that there's a chance that the ML already knew about his secret but still didn't expose nor punish him? Did he realize how many times he was unconscious in front of the ML? I don't mind a cunning MC, but he became the person he hate made me think that he should just go with the mu*der-su*cide plan, so that he won't harm others. It seems like I'm in the ML side, but even if it happened to be other characters (other than the problem source, in this case Mo Qi), I would still lose faith on the MC.

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My problem here is with the characters, I'm fine with either OP couple, OP MC, or OP ML, but for whatever reason, the MC here just didn't click with me. He's smart, yet s*upid at same time.

Spoiler

The ML will be very violent and the MC would love him anyway. I mean, how? W-why? When he nice to you, you chose to leave? Yet he became violent, you chose to stay? Stockholm syndrome much?

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Would I recommend this? well, sure, why not. <<less
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crownprince
crownprince rated it
April 12, 2021
Status: Completed
It's pretty much like an ancient Chinese drama setting but the love interest is 2 males.

It's a interesting and ok read, the MC isn't exactly pitiful either so if you prefer a righteous style of MC this might not be what you are looking for.

Regardless, is a refreshing theme and interesting read.
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bunnydesuuu
bunnydesuuu
April 2, 2021
Status: Completed
Court politics reincarnation. Each chapter is a tad bit short. Overall interesting story, the romance was mostly smexy but gets a little sweeter at the end. MC is resourceful and a little cunning but a massive scaredy-cat. His main focus was his revenge, which later slowly shifted towards dedicating his attention to ML. Other guys that like him were relatively insignificant unlike what the synopsis looked like, and it wasn't overly comedic either. ML was quite cold especially initially until he started showing hints of liking MC, of which he... more>> then became pretty possessive. Their love is not the kind of sweet cute love but rather that of a royalty who holds a certain power over the other before slowly becoming equals.

Overall, quite a bit of court politics struggle for power with some hints of romantic interest until they finally got together. <<less
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alice_animelover
alice_animelover rated it
February 28, 2021
Status: c1
Ah, I really enjoyed this novel.

... at least up until the very last chapter.

I do like seeing the slight character change in the protagonist by the end, but I feel the end was a little rushed after everything was said and done. Plus, I also feel like the issue at the end was also not properly addressed and resolved. Miscommunication was naturally something that will always occur, which made the story extra fun to read, and almost all of it gets resolved nicely later on within the story. Each problem... more>> had its own proper explanation to and an ending to. However... why did you, author, cram a whole dramatic and violent argument into the last chapter and then merely resolve it with some weak make-up sex? It didn't flow well at all. The characters' emotions and feelings at that rate were all too heavily manipulated and disregarded. So, although I enjoyed it, I could not give this story the potential 5 stars I wanted to give it. <<less
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cas_ciel21
cas_ciel21
February 24, 2021
Status: Completed
INCREDIBLY FUN, cracks me up when MC really treasures his life.

just the plot is a roller coaster ride.

the romance between the MC and ML are a bit bland but the road to revenge is sweet and funny, there isnt heavy drama.

this is harem-like novel. So what a little surprise that I wished was pushed farther into the plot.

Translation is 5/5 thank you snowy!
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Jay0
Jay0 rated it
February 22, 2021
Status: Completed
Enjoyable and pretty light transmigration + rebirth + revenge story. It's got the typical elements of this kind of story, but the use of the MC's skill and wit, and the realistic progression of their relationship from indifference to love was done really well.

It must be the sunglasses of love 'cause whenever we get the ML's perspective of the MC, he just sees an annoyed kitten or a pitiful puppy. Not sure if ML is more into humans or pets at this point lol.

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Pretty peeved that there was no reaction to the ML choking and nearly killing the MC in a fit of anger like wtf, even if this was the only time the ML behaved like this I am angery ˋ皿ˊ

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