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Ch. 181Encrypted Communications on Siyue Planet

Chapter Summary: “Encrypted Communications on Siyue Planet”

Key Plot Points and Events

Yu Tu’s connection to White Vine Star deepens as he regains complete control over its plant life and realizes that the planet was created because of him.
He discovers that the nebula surrounding White Vine Star was artificially maintained using Nebula Essence Stones and Black Cloud Crystals. Lan Su had hidden the planet after massacring the Yu Clan, attempting to erase evidence of his crime.
Yu Tu has the stones and crystals removed, causing the nebula to disperse and sunlight to return to White Vine Star.
The Black Cloud Crystals are fashioned into a monumental tombstone for the Yu Clan. Yu Tu personally records every victim’s name and engraves the words, “Eternal rest, undying.”
He sends Lan Su a registry of the murdered clan members through Yun Yuan, making clear that although he seeks peace and will not begin a war, he will never forgive Lan Su.
Yu Tu, Yan Mei, and Yun Tiange establish the Three-Person Merchandising Company and begin constructing a factory on White Vine Star. They also build personal residences there:
- Yu Tu recreates Black Cat Cottage.
- Yan Mei constructs the extravagant Golden Fortress.
- Yun Tiange builds a modest one-bedroom house.
As the factory nears completion, Yun Tiange receives an encrypted communication previously used only by him and his deceased brother, Yun Baihe. The message raises the possibility that Yun Baihe may somehow still be alive.
The signal’s last known location is Siyue Planet, the mysterious territory of Zhou Lü. Yu Tu decides to investigate and summons the others to join him.

Character Developments

Yu Tu: Becomes more emotionally connected to White Vine Star and openly honors his murdered family. He balances his desire for peace with an unwavering refusal to forgive Lan Su. His willingness to investigate the message shows his loyalty to Yun Tiange and his enduring hope that Yun Baihe may have survived.
Yun Tiange: Usually easygoing, he becomes frightened and emotional upon receiving the encrypted signal. His grief and love for Yun Baihe remain powerful despite accepting that his brother is believed to be dead.
Yan Mei: Demonstrates his flamboyant personality through the gaudy Golden Fortress and continues his playful, teasing interactions with the others.
Ming Qiuxue: Good-naturedly becomes the target of jokes about the fortress’s excessive golden appearance, while Yan Mei privately remains intimidated and attracted to him.
Lu Mi: Participates in the teasing and humor surrounding Ming Qiuxue, though Yu Tu reminds him to be more polite.
Yun Baihe: Though absent and presumed dead, he remains central to Yun Tiange’s emotional life and to the chapter’s mystery.

Significant Themes

Memory and remembrance: Yu Tu’s tombstone and registry ensure that the Yu Clan’s deaths cannot be erased.
Grief and hope: Yun Tiange knows his brother is likely dead, but the encrypted message gives him a reason to hope.
Justice versus peace: Yu Tu refuses to pursue war, yet preserves evidence of Lan Su’s crimes and denies him forgiveness.
Belonging and homecoming: White Vine Star shifts from a hidden, wounded planet into a restored homeland where Yu Tu builds a future.
Found family and loyalty: The new company and the group’s decision to investigate the message demonstrate their growing bonds and willingness to support one another.

Character Interactions

Yu Tu, Yan Mei, and Yun Tiange collaborate closely on the factory, each contributing according to his strengths.
Yu Tu and Lu Mi joke about Yan Mei’s Golden Fortress and Ming Qiuxue’s supposed “yellow” taste, leading to a humorous misunderstanding.
Yan Mei privately acknowledges the truth of the jokes while remaining flustered by his feelings for Ming Qiuxue.
Yun Tiange turns to Yu Tu for reassurance when the encrypted communication arrives. Rather than dismissing the possibility, Yu Tu comforts him and agrees to investigate.
The chapter ends with the group preparing to travel to Siyue Planet, setting up a mystery involving Zhou Lü and the possible survival of Yun Baihe.

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Ch. 182Star Beast Horde of Siyue Planet

Chapter Summary: Star Beast Horde of Siyue Planet

Key Plot Points and Events

Siyue Planet is covered in permanent smog and has become disconnected from the Blue River Empire’s galactic management system since the Zhou Family arrived. Because there is no communication signal, Yu Tu cannot contact Zhou Lü.
Yun Yuan arrives with the Black Shark and First Squad of the Ninth Army after learning Yu Tu’s destination. Yu Tu orders the battleship to remain in orbit while he investigates the planet alone in Q16.
Yu Tu equips himself with a gas mask and protective clothing, explaining that Siyue Planet is a mutated planet. He senses the same dangerous aura found in Nirvana City and believes the planet may be even more hazardous.
The fog itself is mutated and can enter the body through breathing, accelerating mutation. Yu Tu is resistant because he is a mutated vine, though he dislikes direct contact with the fog.
Lu Mi and Yun Tiange both want to accompany Yu Tu, while Yun Yuan offers to scout. Yu Tu firmly refuses to let them go, eventually distracting Lu Mi with an intense kiss before departing.
At Lu Mi’s insistence, Black Shadow accompanies Yu Tu. Ming Qiuxue also recommends that Golden Eye go along for additional protection. Their playful rivalry continues, with Black Shadow dragging Golden Eye away when it attempts to flirt with Yu Tu.
Yu Tu lands on Siyue Planet and enters the fog with Black Shadow and Golden Eye. Visibility is extremely poor, but he orders Black Shadow to continue exploring.
Through Golden Eye’s vision, Lu Mi and Ming Qiuxue detect numerous approaching footsteps and countless glowing eyes surrounding Yu Tu. They realize a massive Star Beast Horde is closing in.
Lu Mi and Ming Qiuxue prepare to land the battleship and assist, but Yu Tu calmly allows the beasts to approach. His Violet Slaughter Vine erupts through the fog, spreading rapidly and slaughtering the horde. The blood stains the fog red, demonstrating Yu Tu’s overwhelming power.
Seeing that Yu Tu has the situation under control, Ming Qiuxue cancels the landing and orders the battleship to remain on standby.

Character Developments

Yu Tu: Displays increased decisiveness and authority, refusing to endanger the others on a highly mutated planet. His resistance to the fog and command over the Violet Slaughter Vine emphasize his unusual nature and immense strength. His fierce kiss with Lu Mi also reveals a possessive, protective side.
Lu Mi: Shows strong attachment and concern for Yu Tu, insisting on accompanying him and ultimately arranging for Black Shadow to protect him. Although briefly distracted by Yu Tu’s kiss, he remains determined to support him.
Yun Tiange: Abandons his usual gentleness out of concern for Yu Tu and openly asks to join the investigation.
Yun Yuan: Acts responsibly by offering her specialized scouting skills, but respects Yu Tu’s decision when he refuses.
Ming Qiuxue: Remains practical and observant, suggesting that Golden Eye accompany Yu Tu and coordinating the response to the Star Beast attack.
Black Shadow and Golden Eye: Continue their comedic rivalry. Black Shadow acts protectively and jealously, while Golden Eye tries unsuccessfully to flirt with Yu Tu.

Significant Themes

Mutation and environmental danger: The planet’s fog is not merely atmospheric; it is an active mutagen that makes Siyue Planet itself a living threat.
Protection and possessiveness: Yu Tu’s refusal to bring the others reflects his protective instincts, while Lu Mi’s insistence on helping reveals his emotional dependence and loyalty.
Power versus danger: The Star Beast Horde appears terrifying because of its unnatural size and mutation, yet Yu Tu effortlessly destroys it, reinforcing the gap between his power and ordinary threats.
Trust and teamwork: Although Yu Tu investigates alone, the others monitor him remotely, prepare to intervene, and provide support through their mecha companions.
Comic relief amid danger: The interactions between Black Shadow and Golden Eye, along with Yu Tu’s kiss distracting Lu Mi, lighten the otherwise ominous exploration.

Important Character Interactions

Yu Tu firmly refuses Lu Mi, Yun Tiange, and Yun Yuan’s requests to accompany him.
He kisses Lu Mi to stop him from arguing, then reassures him to wait for his return.
Lu Mi negotiates for Black Shadow to accompany Yu Tu, while Ming Qiuxue adds Golden Eye for extra protection.
Black Shadow repeatedly interferes with Golden Eye’s attempts to approach or flirt with Yu Tu.
Ming Qiuxue and Lu Mi observe Yu Tu’s encounter through the mecha link and initially prepare a rescue operation, only to witness Yu Tu annihilate the Star Beast Horde without assistance.

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Ch. 183Zhou Lü of Siyue Planet

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

Yu Tu uses the Violet Slaughter Vine to carve a path through the blood mist on Siyue Planet, provoking the surrounding Star Beasts.
A massive swarm of mutated flying Star Beasts attacks him. Lu Mi and Ming Qiuxue prepare to land and assist, fearing Yu Tu cannot fight airborne enemies from the ground.
Yu Tu reveals that the blood mist strengthens him. By letting the vine cut his wrist and mixing his blood with the mist, he causes countless purple vines to emerge in the sky and capture the flying Star Beasts with ease.
He captures the Star Beast that commanded the attack: a strange five-eyed creature with a mismatched bull, horse, and dog-like appearance. After being whipped by the vine, the beast bizarrely submits to Yu Tu.
Yu Tu demands to see the master of Siyue Planet. Terrified, the five-eyed Star Beast agrees to lead him.
They arrive at a boundary surrounding a blood-red forest. The guide refuses to enter, so Yu Tu throws stones into the forest with the Violet Slaughter Vine to provoke its inhabitants.
A huge pack of black wolves emerges. Yu Tu threatens to kill them unless they take him to the planet’s master. The wolves reluctantly agree to deliver his message.
After waiting exactly twenty minutes, the wolf messenger returns and guides Yu Tu through the Blood Forest.
Yu Tu reaches the imposing Duke Zhou Estate, which is protected by a barrier that keeps out the Mutated Mists. He enters alone while the wolves remain outside.
Inside, Yu Tu finds the estate eerily empty and quiet. He is finally brought before Zhou Lü, the master of Siyue Planet, who greets him from a dark throne-like seat.

Character Developments

Yu Tu demonstrates overwhelming confidence and combat ability. He remains calm even when surrounded by a terrifying army of flying Star Beasts, knowing that the blood mist enhances his powers.
His method of using his own blood to amplify the Violet Slaughter Vine reveals both his adaptability and his willingness to exploit dangerous environments.
Yu Tu becomes increasingly authoritative and intimidating. Rather than negotiate gently, he forces both the Star Beasts and wolves to obey him through direct threats.
Lu Mi and Ming Qiuxue are impressed and somewhat intimidated by Yu Tu’s strength. Their willingness to follow his orders reflects their recognition of his superiority.
Black Shadow and Golden Eye act as loyal but outspoken companions, reacting aggressively to the strange Star Beast and reinforcing the chapter’s comic tone.
The five-eyed Star Beast changes from an apparent commander of the beasts into a frightened and submissive guide.
The wolf pack initially resists Yu Tu but ultimately acknowledges the danger he poses and agrees to help him.
Zhou Lü is introduced as a dangerous, imposing ruler whose calm courtesy contrasts with his predatory appearance and threatening presence.

Significant Themes

Overwhelming power and intimidation: Yu Tu dominates every creature he encounters, turning potential battles into forced submission.
Adaptation to environment: The blood mist, initially a dangerous obstacle, becomes a source of strength once Yu Tu understands how to use it.
Fear and hierarchy: The Star Beasts and wolves are governed by fear, and Yu Tu quickly establishes himself as a superior force within that hierarchy.
Isolation and hidden authority: Siyue Planet appears desolate and hostile, while Duke Zhou Estate stands as a protected center of order and power within the chaos.
Humor amid danger: The grotesque Star Beast’s strange submission, the pets’ insults, and Lu Mi’s reactions undercut the otherwise threatening atmosphere.
Confrontation between powerful figures: The chapter builds toward Yu Tu’s meeting with Zhou Lü, suggesting a significant clash or negotiation between two formidable rulers.

Character Interactions

Yu Tu reassures Lu Mi and Ming Qiuxue that the flying Star Beasts are no threat, then proves it by capturing them effortlessly.
Lu Mi and Ming Qiuxue react with shock and resignation, deciding to follow Yu Tu rather than interfere.
Yu Tu forces the five-eyed Star Beast to guide him by threatening to find Zhou Lü himself.
He confronts the wolf pack directly, threatening extermination unless they deliver his message. The lead wolf reluctantly complies.
The estate guard formally welcomes Yu Tu and escorts him through the silent Duke Zhou Estate.
Zhou Lü personally addresses Yu Tu with polished courtesy, creating an immediate contrast between his refined words and the dangerous, predatory atmosphere surrounding him.

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Ch. 184Ming Biezhi of Siyue Planet

Chapter Summary: Ming Biezhi of Siyue Planet

Key Plot Points and Events

Yu Tu arrives at Duke Zhou Estate on Siyue Planet seeking the device that sent him an encrypted transmission. He suspects it is connected to Yun Baihe but does not know the sender’s identity or motives.
Duke Zhou, Zhou Lü, reacts with hostility and refuses to cooperate. Yu Tu threatens to search the planet himself, prompting Zhou Lü to transform into a Diamond-Rank Arctic Wolf and challenge him.
Yu Tu reveals that he has planted Violet Slaughter Vine seeds throughout Siyue Planet, giving him the ability to attack or overrun the planet. Their confrontation escalates when Zhou Lü suddenly loses control, apparently because of the full moon, and transforms completely into a massive, violent wolf.
Before Yu Tu can restrain him permanently, Ming Biezhi arrives. He calms Zhou Lü by touching and kissing him, revealing a deeply intimate bond between them.
Ming Biezhi identifies himself as Ming Qiuxue’s long-lost Second Brother. Ming Qiuxue is overwhelmed with emotion upon recognizing him, but becomes alarmed by the chains on Ming Biezhi’s wrists and ankles.
Ming Biezhi explains that Zhou Lü did not imprison him maliciously. After rescuing him, Zhou Lü restrained him because Ming Biezhi wanted to seek revenge against the Blue River Royal Family. Later, he continued keeping him tied up out of fear that Ming Biezhi would leave Siyue Planet.
Ming Biezhi reveals the truth about the Zhou Family: the Mutated Mists of Siyue Planet transformed them into werewolves. The mists are poisonous but also necessary to stabilize their condition, making it impossible for them to leave the planet. Zhou Lü’s loss of control is caused by the full moon.
He tells Yu Tu that he knows where the person Yu Tu is searching for can be found, while also asking Zhou Lü to bring another person to him so he can speak privately with Ming Qiuxue.
The chapter concludes with a flashback to the massacre of the Ming Family. Betrayed and weakened by poison placed in their food and water, the family was slaughtered by the Imperial Army. Ming Suifeng sacrificed himself to protect Ming Biezhi, but was ultimately killed.
Ming Biezhi later awoke on Siyue Planet beside a dying Zhou Lü, who had rescued him despite being near death himself. This established the foundation of their relationship.

Character Developments

Yu Tu remains direct, arrogant, and intimidating, but his urgency shows that his concern for Yun Baihe overrides his usual patience. He is willing to threaten an entire planet to obtain answers.
Zhou Lü is revealed to be more than an aloof and aggressive duke. He is a Diamond-Rank Arctic Wolf suffering from a forced werewolf mutation and losing control during the full moon. Despite his hostility, he has protected and cared for Ming Biezhi for years.
Ming Biezhi is introduced as Ming Qiuxue’s missing Second Brother. He appears gentle and composed, but admits that he is the most emotionally extreme and vengeful of the Ming siblings. His willingness to remain chained for Zhou Lü’s peace of mind demonstrates his devotion.
Ming Qiuxue experiences the emotional shock of finding his missing brother alive. His joy is mixed with suspicion and anger when he sees Ming Biezhi’s restraints.
Ming Suifeng is portrayed in flashback as a noble elder brother who refuses to sacrifice Ming Biezhi, even though Biezhi believes Suifeng’s survival would have been more valuable.
Zhou Lü and Ming Biezhi’s relationship is confirmed as deeply affectionate and mutually protective. Biezhi can calm Zhou Lü even in his transformed state, while Zhou Lü saved Biezhi from death and protected him from destructive revenge.

Significant Themes

Love as salvation: Ming Biezhi’s presence is the only thing capable of calming Zhou Lü’s beast form, emphasizing emotional connection as a source of control and healing.
Trauma and revenge: The massacre of the Ming Family left Biezhi consumed by grief and hatred. Zhou Lü’s restraint prevented him from throwing away his life in pursuit of revenge.
Sacrifice and family loyalty: Ming Suifeng sacrifices himself for Biezhi, while Biezhi’s memories show the devastating consequences of the Ming Family’s loyalty and resistance.
Confinement versus protection: The chains symbolize imprisonment, but Biezhi views them as an acceptable expression of Zhou Lü’s concern rather than simple oppression.
Transformation and identity: The Zhou Family’s werewolf condition reflects the destructive effects of Siyue Planet’s Mutated Mists and blurs the boundary between human and beast.
Political oppression and hidden history: The chapter exposes the brutality of the Blue River Royal Family and the concealed suffering of both the Ming and Zhou families.

Important Character Interactions

Yu Tu and Zhou Lü: Their meeting is immediately confrontational, with both asserting dominance. Yu Tu threatens the planet, while Zhou Lü responds with physical force.
Yu Tu and Ming Biezhi: Ming Biezhi recognizes Yu Tu’s reputation and offers cooperation, promising information about Yu Tu’s target.
Ming Biezhi and Zhou Lü: Their affectionate interaction reveals their romantic bond. Biezhi calms Zhou Lü’s wolf form through touch, reassurance, and a kiss, while Zhou Lü obeys his request to leave peacefully.
Ming Qiuxue and Ming Biezhi: Their reunion is emotionally intense. Ming Qiuxue cries upon seeing his brother, but his concern turns to anger when he notices the shackles.
Ming Biezhi and Golden Eye: Biezhi recognizes Golden Eye and reassures it that Zhou Lü will not harm him, showing his familiarity with Ming Qiuxue’s companions.
Ming Biezhi and Ming Suifeng: The flashback highlights their brotherly devotion, with Suifeng choosing to protect Biezhi and Biezhi grieving that decision.

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Ch. 185The Return of an Old Friend on Siyue Planet

Chapter Summary: “The Return of an Old Friend on Siyue Planet”

Key Plot Points and Events

Ming Biezhi remains at Duke Zhou Estate consumed by grief and hatred after the destruction of the Ming Family. He repeatedly tries to escape and longs to avenge the dead, while Zhou Lü restrains him to prevent further harm.
Overwhelmed by despair, Ming Biezhi attempts suicide. Zhou Lü intervenes by revealing his Arctic Wolf form and reminding Ming Biezhi of their childhood connection: Ming once rescued and named him “Baby.”
Zhou Lü continues caring for Ming Biezhi despite receiving little acknowledgment. When another Zhou Family member criticizes Ming for ignoring Zhou Lü’s sacrifices and points out the Zhou Family’s own suffering, Zhou Lü defiantly insists that he will continue helping Ming because he wants to.
Hearing this changes something in Ming Biezhi. His hatred begins to loosen, and he realizes that Zhou Lü’s devotion has given him a reason to feel alive again.
Ming Biezhi initiates an intimate relationship with Zhou Lü, seeking temporary relief from his grief and hatred. He acknowledges that he has willingly remained imprisoned rather than being forced to stay.
Yu Tu arrives with a mysterious youth, later revealed to be Yun Baihe, an old companion who has returned after being presumed lost. Yu Tu recognizes him immediately, and the two reunite emotionally.
Yu Tu protects Yun Baihe from the mutated mist and leaves the Duke Zhou Estate with him.
After Yu Tu’s departure, Ming Biezhi openly confesses his love to Zhou Lü and invites him to place his Partner Mark—his Wolf Totem—on him. Zhou Lü reacts with intense happiness and immediately carries Ming back to the bedroom, despite Ming intending to wait until after the full moon.

Character Developments

Ming Biezhi: Moves from suicidal despair and vengeful hatred toward emotional recovery. Zhou Lü’s steadfast love awakens his capacity for affection, and Ming finally recognizes both Zhou Lü’s sacrifices and his own love for him.
Zhou Lü: Demonstrates unwavering loyalty and devotion. He protects Ming without expecting gratitude, accepts his anger, and openly prioritizes Ming’s wishes despite criticism from his own people. His joy at receiving Ming’s love reveals how deeply he has long desired acceptance.
Yu Tu: Shows strong emotional attachment to Yun Baihe and becomes visibly overwhelmed when his old friend returns. He assumes responsibility for protecting Baihe from Siyue Planet’s dangerous environment.
Yun Baihe: Returns in a youthful body but retains a mature, gentle personality. His reunion with Yu Tu suggests a significant shared past and restores an important relationship.
The Zhou Family woman: Voices the resentment and pain of the Zhou Family, emphasizing that the living inhabitants of Siyue Planet also suffer despite surviving.

Significant Themes

Grief and survival: Ming’s hatred initially sustains him, but it also traps him in suicidal despair. The chapter suggests that survival requires finding a connection beyond revenge.
Unconditional love and loyalty: Zhou Lü’s continued care, even when ignored or rejected, gradually reaches Ming and helps him heal.
The pain of the living: The Zhou Family’s suffering is contrasted with Ming’s grief, challenging the idea that only those who died have the right to pain.
Emotional imprisonment and freedom: Ming appears physically restrained, but he admits that he has chosen to remain because of his emotional state. His acceptance of Zhou Lü represents a voluntary step toward release.
Reunion and hope: Yun Baihe’s return and Ming’s emotional awakening both introduce hope after prolonged loss and devastation.
Bonding and commitment: The Partner Mark symbolizes mutual love and a permanent emotional bond between Ming Biezhi and Zhou Lü.

Character Interactions

Zhou Lü stops Ming Biezhi’s suicide attempt by reminding him of their childhood bond as master and wolf.
A Zhou Family woman confronts Zhou Lü over his devotion to Ming, while Zhou Lü dismisses her objections with a forceful declaration that he chooses to help him.
Ming responds to Zhou Lü’s devotion by initiating intimacy and later confessing his love.
Yu Tu and Yun Baihe share a deeply emotional reunion, with Yu Tu welcoming him back after a long separation.
The chapter ends with Zhou Lü enthusiastically responding to Ming’s invitation to become partners, turning Ming’s tentative confession into an immediate and passionate commitment.

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Ch. 186Flowers Bloom to Their Fullest, Where the Heart Leads (Complete)

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

Q16 arrives at the Black Shark Battleship carrying Yun Baihe, who has returned in a new body. Lu Mi joyfully reunites with Yu Tu, while Yu Tu promises to follow Lu Mi wherever he wants to go, since Siyue Planet no longer holds anything important for him.
Yun Tiange anxiously confronts Yun Baihe. Overcome with emotion, he admits that he could not survive losing his brother again. Yun Baihe embraces him and reassures him that he had always willingly sacrificed his freedom for Tiange.
Yun Baihe explains that after death he wandered freely through the universe but discovered that freedom meant nothing without Yun Tiange. Reborn in another person’s body after a spacecraft accident, his first act was to send Tiange a message declaring that neither could live without the other.
The group travels to White Vine Star. Lu Mi insists that Yu Tu wear the dress he promised him, while Yan Mei and Ming Qiuxue discuss technology that might allow them to visit Second Brother despite the planet’s dangerous fog.
Yun Baihe discovers that Yun Tiange has built a remarkably poor-looking house and immediately demands to inspect Skycloud Star’s financial reports, creating a humorous domestic moment.
A flashback reveals Zhou Lü’s childhood attempt to escape Siyue Planet. Because of his dependence on its fog, he transforms into a wolf and crashes on an abandoned planet, where Ming Biezhi finds and keeps him.
Ming Biezhi names the wolf “Baby” and deliberately trains him through affection, starvation, and rewards. Zhou Lü initially resists fiercely but eventually submits by licking Ming Biezhi’s foot in exchange for food.
Zhou Lü later returns to Siyue Planet when his life begins to fade. Though the planet’s fog saves him, he realizes how deeply he misses Ming Biezhi.
Lu Mi experiences a dream or vision of an alternate White Vine Star where Yu Tu lives happily with the people who died. Seeing a gentler, black-eyed version of Yu Tu and recognizing the names on the graves, Lu Mi understands that this is not the world he belongs to.
Lu Mi chooses to return to the real Yu Tu, who is waiting for him. He wakes beside Yu Tu, embraces him, and affirms that Yu Tu is the person his heart has always chosen.
The story ends with the poetic image that Yu Tu planted roses in hell, and they blossomed into the Little Black Panther—symbolizing Lu Mi’s existence and their love.

Character Developments

Yu Tu fully accepts his bond with Lu Mi and willingly prioritizes their shared future over Siyue Planet. His reunion with Yun Baihe also shows his protective, serious side.
Lu Mi moves from playful dependence to emotional certainty. In his dream, he rejects an idealized alternate reality and consciously chooses the real Yu Tu, proving the depth and maturity of his love.
Yun Tiange finally stops merely imitating Yun Baihe and returns to living as himself. His grief transforms into renewed devotion and responsibility toward Skycloud Star.
Yun Baihe gains a new body but retains his identity through his memories, gaze, and love for Tiange. His experience after death teaches him that freedom without the person he loves is meaningless.
Zhou Lü is introduced as proud, rebellious, and desperate to prove his independence. His time as Ming Biezhi’s wolf gradually exposes his vulnerability and emotional attachment.
Ming Biezhi appears cruel and manipulative in his training of Zhou Lü, but his actions also reveal concern and possessiveness; he refuses to let the wolf die before accepting him as his master.
Yan Mei and Ming Qiuxue continue to demonstrate mutual understanding, with Yan Mei actively seeking solutions to Qiuxue’s desire to reunite with Second Brother.

Significant Themes

Love transcending death and physical form: Yun Tiange recognizes Yun Baihe despite his changed body, while their emotional connection survives death itself.
Freedom versus belonging: Yun Baihe discovers that unrestricted freedom is empty without Tiange, and Lu Mi rejects an idealized world in favor of returning to the person he loves.
Choice and emotional identity: Characters are defined not only by bodies, bloodlines, or past roles, but by the people they choose and the commitments they make.
Healing from grief: Yun Tiange begins living again after Baihe’s return, while Lu Mi accepts the painful truth of the past without allowing it to separate him from Yu Tu.
Devotion and sacrifice: Several characters willingly give up freedom, safety, or personal desires for their loved ones.
Home and belonging: The chapter repeatedly contrasts planets and physical homes with emotional homes; true belonging comes from being with the person one’s heart chooses.

Character Interactions

Yu Tu and Lu Mi: Their reunion is affectionate and playful, blending deep devotion with domestic teasing. Lu Mi’s final dream confirms that Yu Tu is his emotional anchor.
Yun Tiange and Yun Baihe: Their reunion is intensely emotional. Tiange expresses guilt and fear of abandonment, while Baihe comforts him and promises that his sacrifices were freely made.
Ming Biezhi and Zhou Lü: Their relationship begins as a master-and-captive dynamic filled with resistance, manipulation, and reluctant dependence. Zhou Lü’s eventual submission hints at a complicated attachment.
Yan Mei and Ming Qiuxue: Yan Mei’s efforts to find a way through the fog show how closely he understands and supports Qiuxue’s wishes.
The broader group: Their arrival on White Vine Star emphasizes that multiple couples have found or are continuing to build their own forms of love, home, and mutual protection.

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Ch. 187One Last Bit of Rambling, Ahem

Summary

1. Key plot points and events

The author explains that Lan Su’s apparently easy ending reflects limited page time rather than an attempt to excuse his actions. Lan Su’s life was defined by tragedy after Lan Xiao Qi’s appearance and Cang Qi’s repeated “death.”
Lan Su originally wanted to be a wise ruler who protected the world and lived peacefully with Cang Qi. His selfish desire to preserve Cang Qi led him to massacre the Yu Clan, turning his story into a tragedy involving political betrayal, personal guilt, and irreversible consequences.
After losing both legs and going to Calamity Planet, Lan Su repeatedly rejected Cang Qi’s love. Yu Tu’s arrival eventually gave him the motivation to accept Cang Qi again, but their apparent happiness was shadowed by Lan Su’s awareness that the truth would eventually be revealed.
The battle on Freedom Star becomes Lan Su’s moral awakening. Seeing Yu Tu endure suffering and risk his life to protect the planet convinces Lan Su that Yu Tu is not a heartless enemy. Lan Su could no longer kill him without also devastating Cang Qi and betraying his own former ideals.
After the truth is exposed, Yu Tu does not start a war. Although he has every reason to hate Lan Su, he chooses to protect Freedom Star and the people who depend on him instead of pursuing revenge.
In the added epilogue, Cang Qi uses Lan Su’s Origin Essence to create an AI version of Lan Xiao Qi. He greets it as his child, intending to give it the loving childhood the original Lan Xiao Qi lacked.

2. Character developments

Lan Su: Revealed as a tragic, conflicted ruler rather than a purely cruel villain. He is not afraid of death, but he suffers from guilt, fear of the truth, and the pain of losing Cang Qi’s love. The Freedom Star battle restores his compassion and prevents him from becoming completely consumed by vengeance.
Cang Qi: Remains central to Lan Su’s motivations. His relationship with Lan Su is marked by love, rejection, suffering, and eventual reconciliation. In the epilogue, he becomes a caring father figure to the recreated Lan Xiao Qi.
Yu Tu: Demonstrates that his commitment to peace and protecting others is stronger than his personal hatred. Even after recovering his memories and learning the truth, he refuses to launch a war or sacrifice innocent people for revenge.
Lan Xiao Qi: Its tragic childhood and obsession with returning to the past are reinterpreted. The recreated version is imagined as someone who can heal through a happy childhood rather than spend its life trying to repair the wounds of the past.
The author: Reflects on writing choices, defending the characters’ established personalities and explaining the difficulty, stubbornness, and emotional investment involved in writing unconventional dual-male-lead stories.

3. Significant themes

Tragedy and moral consequence: Lan Su’s actions are understandable in context but not excused. His suffering comes from choosing selfish love over his duties and living with the consequences.
Love versus possession: Lan Su’s desire to protect Cang Qi becomes destructive when he assumes that only he can keep Cang Qi safe.
Mercy and choosing peace: Both Lan Su’s awakening and Yu Tu’s refusal to wage war emphasize that compassion can interrupt cycles of revenge.
Human complexity: People cannot be reduced to a single trait or decision. Characters may be loving, selfish, cruel, noble, and weak at different points.
Healing from childhood trauma: The imagined future of Lan Xiao Qi expresses the belief that a loving childhood can prevent a person from spending their entire life trying to repair childhood wounds.
Imperfection and hope: The author compares flaws to cracks that allow sunlight in, suggesting that damaged lives can still grow into something beautiful.
Artistic integrity and persistence: The author emphasizes writing characters according to their established personalities, even when a more dramatic ending might be more commercially or emotionally sensational.

4. Character interactions

Lan Su and Cang Qi: Their relationship develops through love, rejection, guilt, reconciliation, and painful separation. Lan Su’s greatest torment is not death but losing the right to face Cang Qi after the truth is revealed.
Lan Su and Yu Tu: Their conflict shifts during the Freedom Star battle. Yu Tu’s willingness to protect others forces Lan Su to recognize his humanity and abandon the possibility of killing him.
Yu Tu and Freedom Star’s inhabitants: Yu Tu’s bond with Ming Qiuxue, Yan Mei, prison officers, their families, and the children he helped shows why he chooses to protect the planet rather than pursue revenge.
Cang Qi and Lan Xiao Qi: Their future interaction represents a second chance. By lovingly raising the recreated Lan Xiao Qi, Cang Qi can provide the security and affection the original child never had.

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