Reborn as a Cannon Fodder, How Did I End Up in the Apocalypse’s Villain Family?

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Author:
雾凇留白
Status:Ongoing

Summary

Lu Wu was an ordinary orphan living in the harsh conditions of Base No. 9 during the apocalypse. In her previous life, she was abandoned by her biological father and brother, who chose to flee with their adopted daughter, Lu You, a powerful Ability User, leaving Lu Wu to be trampled by zombies. After dying, she woke up six years old, reborn on the day her father had originally taken her in. Bound to an arrogant system that granted her the Innate Ability Plunder, Lu Wu realized that killing enemies gave her a thirty percent chance to steal their powers. Her identity was immediately flagged on a Bounty Hunters’ Hunt List, forcing her to flee the base rather than face the Cleaners who served her biological family.

During her escape, Lu Wu encountered a couple, Cen Yi and Xie Yuanchuan, camping in the wilderness. Cen Yi, a muscular Fire-Type Ability User, was captivated by Lu Wu’s appearance and forcibly adopted her, renaming her Cen Wu. Despite her initial fear, Cen Wu found herself in a loving, albeit eccentric, household. She quickly discovered that her new father, Xie Yuanchuan, possessed a powerful Healing Ability, and her new brother, Cen Yuxing, had a split personality. The dominant personality, Luke, was cold and aloof, while the secondary personality, Cen Yuxing, was gentle and protective. Lu Wu’s Plunder ability activated after killing a dwarf who had threatened her, granting her Absolute Strength, which allowed her physical power to increase without limit.

As the Cen family prepared for the upcoming Year of Dense Fog and the subsequent Year of Extreme Heat, Lu Wu used her knowledge from her past life to urge them to stockpile resources. The family, consisting of monsters in human form, accepted her warnings and began hunting and gathering supplies. During a hunting trip, Lu Wu and Luke were separated from their mother and attacked by mutated jackals. Luke protected Lu Wu, and after she was injured by a mutated snake, she desperately tried to suck out the poison, revealing her deepening attachment to her new family. Luke, though outwardly cold, carried the feverish Lu Wu back to safety, solidifying their bond as siblings.

The family eventually moved to Base No. 18, where they reunited with their eldest daughter, who commanded respect and fear. Lu Wu continued to grow stronger, utilizing her Absolute Strength and Plunder ability to hunt and survive. She maintained a close relationship with her new parents and brothers, finding the warmth and security she had been denied by her biological family. The story follows her adaptation to this new life as she prepares for the catastrophic natural disasters ahead, relying on her unique abilities and the support of her unconventional but loving family to endure the apocalypse.

Novel Items

Plunder

Arcane Treasures

An Innate Ability drawn by Lu Wu. It allows a 30% chance to obtain the target's Innate Ability after participating in a kill. Activating Plunder automatically registers the user on the Bounty Hunters' Hunt List.

Rusty fruit knife

Weapons

A small, corroded knife carried by Lu Wu in her backpack. She uses it to stab the Dwarf in the abdomen as a defensive weapon, though her aim is poor and she misses vital spots.

Character Status Panel

Manuals

A personal interface only visible to Lu Wu, displaying her name, age (6), Innate Ability status, and Halo Points. It allows her to draw Innate Abilities by selecting numbered balls.

Halo Points

Materials

A currency or point system associated with the system bound to Lu Wu. Currently at 0, its exact function is not yet explained in the text.

Bounty Hunters' Hunt List

Manuals

A registry where individuals who activate the Plunder ability are automatically listed, making them targets for bounty hunters.

Modified off-road SUV

Weapons

A vehicle driven by Cen Yi, used to transport her family and Lu Wu north to their two-story house, covering over a hundred kilometers from Base No. 9.

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ScaleOfJudgementHs9 Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ March 25,2025

There's a scene that keeps haunting me — Cen Wu dragging that huge wild deer through the forest while jackals close in, and Luke screaming at her to throw it away because it's more important than her life. She refuses. 'This is the prey we worked so hard to catch.' And he slaps her hand away, grabs hers instead, and runs. They leave the deer. The jackals swarm it instantly, tearing into it like zombies. The parallel is unmistakable and it wrecked me. That deer represents everything she's been starving for — security, food, survival, a future for her family. And in the apocalypse, holding onto the past too tightly gets you killed. The jackals are the world itself, indifferent and hungry, waiting for you to slow down. But here's the thing — Cen Wu didn't actually lose the deer. She lost it to save her life, and that's the lesson. The story keeps asking this question: what are you willing to carry, and what do you let go? Even the Healing Factors her dad tossed to her — he didn't explain them, didn't give a speech about why she needed them. He just gave them and left. Trust without explanation. That's the family's language. And Cen Wu's response was to pack extra ones into their bags without saying a word. The water bottles she filled, the snacks her mom ate before abandoning the backpack entirely — every detail reinforces this theme of preparation meeting chaos, of love expressed through action rather than words. The radioactive fog, the extreme heat, the mutated forest — these aren't just setting details, they're the world stripping away everything unnecessary until only what matters remains.

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KelvinSekwatiyuN Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ February 24,2026

The dialogue in this section is absolutely filthy good. Let me start with the young vendor and Cen Yi's exchange, because it's a perfect example of how these two characters speak differently. The vendor: "This is ninety-nine percent pure—a genuine rarity!" He's performing. He's doing salesman energy. Then Cen Yi just holds a bone spike and casually twirls it. No words needed. When he tries to price-gouge, Cen Wu cuts in at half price and Cen Yi adds, "If we chopped you apart, we wouldn't even have to pay any points." That's not a joke. That's a threat delivered with the casual tone of someone commenting on the weather. The vendor's response—"Base No. 18's regulations clearly state that forcibly taking other people's property is strictly forbidden!"—is him trying to hide behind rules because he's already lost. Comedy gold. And then Cen Wu's line to the vendor after paying: "Uncle, saying that makes it sound like we're bullying people with our status. The points have been paid, so we're even from now on." She's politely, perfectly shutting down his fake friendliness while also establishing that she sees through his act. This girl is sharp. But the dialogue masterpiece is the Chu Yueyue scene. He bullies her, she plays deaf and mute, babbling "Aba... Aba..." and he flees in shame. That night he "slapped himself twice" because he felt terrible. The next morning he brings milk candy as an apology. And then he overhears her saying "There's no need to lift a finger against a big, dumb fatty like him." His face turning bright red, slapping the steel desk and leaving a palm print—this is character-driven humor at its finest. The author lets the dialogue carry the comedy without any narrator commentary. Chu Yueyue's entire arc from bully to ashamed apology-bringer to furious victim of his own eavesdropping happens through dialogue and action alone. Cen Jiao's dialogue is sparse to the point of being chilling. "Add me as a friend." That's it. Three words. No warmth, no warmth-required. And then she gives 1,500 points and walks away. Her voice is economy itself—every word weighted.

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ZakariaMoh Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ April 10,2025

I need to talk about Cen Yuxing because this boy is a whole mood and I am obsessed. The author gives us this one line — "Don't overthink it" — and it explains absolutely everything about who he is. He doesn't do grand speeches. He doesn't explain his loyalty or his love for his sister. He just acts. When Lu You points at Cen Wu's seat and expects to sit next to the cute little boy, Cen Yuxing looks at her with the same expression Luke has and walks away. That comparison to Luke is deliberate, right? The author is telling us something about this family's protective instincts. And Cen Wu's reaction — "I thought..." — trailing off because she can't even finish the sentence. She was so scared Lu You would come between them, and her brother just silently dismantles that fear without making it a big deal. The warmth returning to her limbs, the stiffness melting away... that's not just physical description, that's emotional description. The author is showing us how much Cen Wu had been holding inside. Then there's Lu You, who I simultaneously hate and find fascinating. She's spoiled, yes, but she's also a child in a post-apocalyptic world who's been shielded from reality. When she throws away that fried dough stick and complains about Base No. 18 people being "clueless," the surveillance cameras are watching. The author is planting seeds here — this girl's behavior isn't just annoying, it's dangerous. Her Guard Squad is already operating outside the law. And Cen Yuxing? He just transfers points to the restaurant owner and says he'll bring his sister back tomorrow. No drama, no confrontation. He just... exists in his own world with his sister. That's the kind of character who does the most with the least words.

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FunnyBuns Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ October 1,2025

The name 'Doll' for Cen Wu is not accidental. A doll is something displayed, controlled, posed — exactly what her scumbag father treated her as. But here's the beautiful irony: she's literally become the opposite of a doll. She has Plunder, an ability that lets her TAKE power from others. Every time she kills, she's reclaiming agency. The Absolute Strength she gained from the dwarf is described as 'pure aesthetics of overwhelming violence' — she's no longer small and helpless, she's a force of nature in a child's body. And the Halo Points system, the Bounty Hunters' Hunt List — these are systems of control and valuation that she's now entering on her own terms. Even the family dynamics play into this: Xie Yuanchuan initially labels her 'Useful' then 'Dummy,' reducing her to utility, but she's been playing along while secretly being the most dangerous person in the room. The story keeps asking: who gets to define worth, and what happens when the defined object redefines itself?

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SunnyKikiZPn Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ September 21,2025

I need to talk about this family because WOW. Cen Yi immediately wanting to bring Cen Wu's whole family over because 'if she's this pretty, her relatives must be attractive too' — that is the most unhinged, wholesome thing I have ever read. And then Cen Wu just casually dropping 'they're all dead' and Cen Yi being... disappointed? Not because she's mean, but because she genuinely wanted pretty relatives. That's not cruelty, that's just how this world works now. But the real moment that got me was when Cen Wu turned off the lamp and then five minutes later turned it back on because the warm yellow light felt like home. She's survived two lifetimes of abuse and the first time someone makes her feel safe, her body just... remembers what warmth feels like. And then she punches her new brother through a window and the mom is like 'yes baby hit him harder dad can heal him.' This family is absolutely deranged and I love them.

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deadmandreaming Review ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ January 9,2025

"Our family doesn't allow us to talk to idiots. So don't bother with them." I need to just sit with this for a moment. Cen Yuxing says this while gently squeezing his younger sister's hand while she's absolutely fuming in that classroom. He doesn't tell her to calm down. He doesn't tell her it's not worth it. He validates her anger, tells her the other person is an idiot, and then winks at her like they're sharing a private joke. That is... that is the most wholesome thing I have ever read and I am not okay. The sibling bond between these two is just *chef's kiss*. They operate as a single unit. When Cen Wu throws that chair and the boy dodges it, she's left clenched and furious and powerless. And then Cen Yuxing just... appears. He drags his chair over beside her. Takes her hand. And gives her the exact words she needs to hear. It's not about stopping her from fighting. It's about giving her permission to fight smarter. And then the wind boy mocks them and Cen Yuxing just looks at him with those amber eyes and the guy literally turns to stone. I love that Cen Wu waits for her brother to disable the guy before she finishes the job. She doesn't rush in recklessly. She trusts her brother to handle the setup and she handles the payoff. They're a team. But the emotional gut punch for me was Lu You's reaction when Cen Wu punches the guy. She doesn't call the authorities because she's worried about justice. She runs out screaming because if someone actually dies, SHE can't stay at Base No. 18. Her father's instructions are all she cares about. The fact that she's the one who instigated this whole mess and she's the one who's genuinely distressed about potential consequences for HERSELF — not for the boy whose ribs she helped break — is just peak toxic energy.

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