What’s the Point of Being a Crybaby as Cannon Fodder? Novel Review

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By 南辿星

3.8

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Genres

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adventure fantasy shounen ai xianxia yaoi

Chapters

85 chapters

Started

2024

Description

Yin He is a cannon fodder in a cultivation novel, but unlike other malicious cannon fodder, he knows he’s annoying. He understands that the Sword Master, the top cultivator in the world, only took him as a disciple because he owed his family a favor. The seemingly gentle Senior Brother finds him troublesome and spoiled, and even the newly accepted Junior Brother looks down on him. However, Yin He doesn’t care and continues to live as a carefree, malicious cannon fodder every day. Until one day, Yin He wakes up and notices his eyes are a bit red. Then… the arrogant and domineering cannon fodder suddenly starts tearing up whenever he gets emotional. One day, Yin He struck the Junior Brother’s palm in the name of teaching. He looked pleased with himself for a second, but then his smile froze, and a tear rolled down as he looked down. The next day, he deliberately broke the Senior Brother’s jade pendant. As he watched the Senior Brother pick up the pieces, Yin He cleared his throat, trying to sound fierce, but his voice suddenly started choking up. Senior Brother and Junior Brother: … After a few failed attempts at bullying, Yin He was furious. So, one day, he stole his master’s clothes while he was bathing, hoping his master would break his legs and kick him out of the sect. But as he stood there, eyes brimming with tears, his master merely smiled. The next moment, Yin He was suddenly grabbed by the wrist and pulled into the lake. Yin He, soaked to the bone and carried out later that night: … So, what’s the point of this crybaby constitution? Later, after moving to his master’s mountain peak, Yin He finally realized… the crybaby constitution could also lead to pregnancy. Yin He (disciple) × Xie Qiyun (master, ancient dragon)

Publication Information

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Original Language: chinese
Type: Web Novel

What’s the Point of Being a Crybaby as Cannon Fodder? Review & Spoilers - Novel Translator

My Thoughts on What’s the Point of Being a Crybaby as Cannon Fodder?

This novel, "What’s the Point of Being a Crybaby as Cannon Fodder?" is a bit of a mixed bag, and my experience reading it mirrored that sentiment. It’s got some genuinely charming elements mixed with frustrating ones, making it a somewhat uneven but ultimately memorable read.

First Impressions

Initially, I was intrigued by the premise of a cannon fodder character gaining self-awareness. The idea of a "crybaby" MC navigating a xianxia world had potential for humor and character growth. I jumped in expecting a lighthearted adventure with some cultivation thrown in, and to some extent, that's what I got.

What Works Well

The romance between the MC and the ML is undeniably a highlight. I found their interactions to be genuinely sweet and often hilarious. The author did a good job of building their relationship naturally, making it feel both believable and adorable. The humor throughout the story also landed well for me. There are moments of genuine levity and fun that kept me engaged, especially when the MC was bickering with the other disciples. For readers looking for a lighthearted read with a focus on romance and humor, this novel certainly delivers. I also appreciated the lack of overly complex scheming or excessively evil villains. It made for a refreshing change of pace.

Areas of Concern

However, the MC’s personality can be grating. His constant complaining, victim mentality, and inability to learn from his mistakes made it difficult for me to fully connect with him. It felt like his growth was stunted, and his self-righteousness became tiresome. I also found the ending to be rushed and unsatisfying. It felt like the story was cut short before it could fully resolve its plot threads, and I was left wanting more. The lack of detail in the later chapters, especially regarding the wedding and the child's birth, was disappointing.

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Final Verdict

Overall, "What’s the Point of Being a Crybaby as Cannon Fodder?" is a flawed but enjoyable read. If you're willing to overlook the MC's frustrating personality and the rushed ending, you'll find a heartwarming and funny story with a sweet romance. It's not a perfect novel, but it has its charms. I'd recommend it with reservations, leaning towards those who prioritize lightheartedness and romance over deep plot or character development.