Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary: “Meow-Meow Brand!!!!!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Xiao withdraws from Cangmu Star after the conflict there, while Lu Mi and Ming Qiuxue spend nearly ten days suppressing the remaining internal unrest.
• Cangmu Star is officially incorporated into Freedom Star’s domain, with Lan Su appointed as its new Star Lord.
• On Ripple Planet, Yu Tu consolidates the three major districts after the rebellion, reclaiming the authority Seelie had distributed and placing the planet under unified control.
• Yu Tu orders Yun Yuan to return to Tamu Planet, where construction of housing for Black Cat Planet’s residents is nearly complete.
• He announces a recruitment policy for the Freedom Army: people with histories of plunder, sexual violence, filial betrayal, or disloyalty are excluded, but other Energy Masters may have their past crimes forgiven if they join.
• Yu Tu reunites with Lu Mi, who returns after helping stabilize Cangmu Star. Their affectionate reunion highlights how deeply they missed each other.
• Yu Tu takes Lu Mi to the headquarters of the Meow-Meow Brand Toy Factory, reveals that he purchased seventy percent of its shares, and places them under Lu Mi’s name. Lu Mi becomes the factory’s chief director.

Character Developments

• Yu Tu: Demonstrates strong political leadership by consolidating Ripple Planet and organizing military recruitment. Despite his intimidating public image, he is emotionally vulnerable and openly admits that he misses Lu Mi. He also shows profound respect for Lu Mi’s independence, wanting to support rather than overshadow him.
• Lu Mi: Continues growing into an accomplished leader and warrior, having helped secure Cangmu Star without Yu Tu’s direct involvement. His relationship with Yu Tu becomes more emotionally intimate, and he is delighted by the gift of the Meow-Meow Brand factory.
• Yun Yuan: Reveals a playful, teasing side as she jokes about Yu Tu’s relationship with Lu Mi. Her loyalty is evident in her willingness to defend and even confront Lu Mi on Yu Tu’s behalf.
• Lan Su: Gains an important political position as the new Star Lord of Cangmu Star, though she does not appear directly in the chapter.
• Black Shadow: Awakens after sensing Lu Mi’s origin power, reinforcing its dependence on Lu Mi for energy.

Significant Themes

• Mutual support rather than dependence: Yu Tu wants to be Lu Mi’s “bow” rather than the source of his power, emphasizing that Lu Mi’s strength belongs to him alone.
• Love expressed through protection and empowerment: Yu Tu’s gift is not merely romantic or extravagant; it gives Lu Mi ownership, authority, and a place to pursue his own interests.
• Leadership and reconstruction: The chapter shifts from war to governance, focusing on restoring order, relocating civilians, recruiting new allies, and integrating conquered territories.
• Emotional tenderness beneath a stern exterior: Yu Tu appears cold and formidable as a ruler, but his private interactions with Lu Mi reveal a playful, affectionate, and deeply caring personality.
• Healing and second chances: The Freedom Army’s recruitment policy offers former offenders a chance to rebuild their lives, provided they do not possess especially harmful or disloyal qualities.

Character Interactions

• Yu Tu and Yun Yuan share a humorous exchange in which she teases him about quarrelling with Lu Mi. Yu Tu becomes embarrassed and sincerely confesses that he simply misses Lu Mi.
• When Lu Mi arrives, Yu Tu rushes to him, and Lu Mi catches him before he falls. They openly express how much they missed each other and exchange affectionate kisses and playful complaints.
• Yu Tu explains that he deliberately stayed away from Cangmu Star so Lu Mi could prove his own strength rather than appear successful only because of Yu Tu’s influence.
• Yu Tu compares their relationship to a bow and arrow: Lu Mi is the arrow and independent force, while Yu Tu supports and propels him without holding him back.
• Yu Tu presents Lu Mi with controlling ownership of the Meow-Meow Brand headquarters, fulfilling Lu Mi’s longtime desire to obtain the brand’s limited-edition cat teaser wands. Lu Mi reacts with overwhelming happiness and immediately imagines using his new authority to reproduce every past edition.

Chapter Summary: “Little Black Panther, a Negative Example”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Tu and Lan Su submit applications to establish two independent sectors. The Interstellar Alliance approves them within three days because sector independence is largely a formal declaration rather than a public referendum.
• The former Blue River Empire territory is divided into the Black Cat Sector, consisting of Tamu Planet Sector, Rippling Star Sector, and Black Cat Planet, and the Freedom Sector, consisting of Freedom Star and Cangmu Star Sector.
• Lan Xiao, weakened by military defeat and internal turmoil, is unable to challenge the division and instead focuses on rebuilding the Imperial Army and personally leading campaigns to restore morale.
• Six months later, Yu Tu oversees the development of a new district on Tamu Planet. Housing and supplies have been prepared for the people relocating there, including the children and mothers of Black Cat Planet.
• Lu Mi arrives with the children, their mothers, Black Shadow, and former companions Lin Luo, Mo Ke, and Luo Wei. The children line up to give Yu Tu candy as a gesture of gratitude and affection.
• Overcome with happiness, Yu Tu finally smiles and kisses Lu Mi. The children’s mothers, amused and concerned, conclude that the respectable Star Lord has been “lured away” by Lu Mi, the irresponsible “black panther.”

Character Developments

• Yu Tu has matured into a responsible and respected Star Lord. Although he maintains a stern exterior, his emotional warmth becomes increasingly visible, especially in his reaction to the children’s gifts and his reunion with Lu Mi.
• Lu Mi remains playful, flirtatious, and irreverent. He openly teases Yu Tu, manages the children with exaggerated authority, and continues to embody the “negative example” of someone who skipped class, slept through lessons, and submitted blank exams.
• Yun Yuan continues to serve Yu Tu loyally while playfully mocking his seriousness and reduced intimidation. Her humor highlights the relaxed atmosphere developing within the new sectors.
• The children and their mothers have recovered from their former hardship. The children are taller and more energetic, while their mothers appear healthier and happier, demonstrating the improvements brought by Yu Tu’s leadership.
• Lin Luo, Mo Ke, and Luo Wei choose to leave their previous situation and join Yu Tu’s side, suggesting their trust in him and their desire for a new beginning.
• Bean Sprout reflects Yu Tu’s suppressed happiness. Its frantic spinning and eventual transformation into a flying bamboo-copter comically reveal Yu Tu’s joy before he openly expresses it.

Significant Themes

• Nation-building and recovery: The creation of the Black Cat and Freedom Sectors marks the collapse of the old imperial order and the construction of new political communities.
• Leadership through responsibility: Yu Tu’s attention to housing, supplies, and resettlement shows that true leadership involves caring for ordinary people, not merely winning battles.
• Healing after hardship: The improved condition of the children and mothers symbolizes the restoration of hope and dignity after war and oppression.
• Found family and belonging: The children’s gifts and the reunion with Lu Mi emphasize emotional bonds that transcend political alliances.
• Public image versus private emotion: Yu Tu appears stern and intimidating in public, yet his affection and happiness emerge around Lu Mi and the children.
• Humor and affectionate contrast: Lu Mi’s mischievous personality contrasts with Yu Tu’s discipline, creating both romantic tension and comic relief.

Character Interactions

• Yun Yuan teases Yu Tu about preparing a “honeymoon nest” and suggests bringing Lu Mi permanently to Tamu Planet. Yu Tu refuses out of concern for maintaining good relations between the sectors.
• Lu Mi flirts with Yu Tu upon arrival and playfully restrains Black Shadow from rushing to him.
• Lu Mi orchestrates the children’s orderly greeting and encourages Yu Tu to smile instead of maintaining his usual stern expression.
• Each child gives Yu Tu a piece of candy, transforming the formal reunion into an intimate expression of gratitude.
• Lu Mi physically draws a smile onto Yu Tu’s face, prompting Yu Tu to embrace and kiss him.
• The children’s mothers humorously warn their children not to imitate either Yu Tu’s sudden kiss or Lu Mi’s misbehavior, reinforcing Lu Mi’s role as the chapter’s “bad influence.”

Chapter Summary: The Little Fox Ran Away

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Tu appoints Lu Mi, Yun Yuan, and Xu Kuang as the three holders of deployment authority for the Ninth Army. As Diamond Energy Masters, none of them are challenged, though Yu Tu remains their direct superior.
• Lin Luo becomes warden of Black Cat Planet’s Central Prison, with Mo Ke and Luo Wei as deputy wardens.
• Once Black Cat Planet is stabilized and development is underway, Yu Tu takes Lu Mi away on a private “honeymoon,” traveling aboard the Q16 spacecraft.
• Yan Mei contacts them from Freedom Star, pretending to be heartbroken because Ming Qiuxue has supposedly abandoned him to become a monk. Yu Tu immediately agrees to let Yan Mei join them, charmed by Yan Mei calling him cute.
• Lu Mi, suspicious of Yan Mei’s theatrics, contacts Ming Qiuxue and asks him to retrieve Yan Mei. Ming Qiuxue initially ignores the communication for twenty minutes, assuming it is unimportant.
• Through Golden Eye, Ming Qiuxue discovers that Yan Mei has already boarded a private spacecraft with bodyguards and is gleefully heading toward Black Cat Planet. Yan Mei reveals that his “sadness” was a ruse and jokes that he and Yu Tu will live happily together while Ming Qiuxue remains alone.
• Realizing Yan Mei has escaped, Ming Qiuxue orders an emergency inspection of the Q19 spacecraft and sets off after him, declaring, “My little fox ran away.”
• Upon arriving at Black Cat Planet, Lu Mi and Yu Tu find it dramatically renovated. The former military facilities have been replaced with lawns, glowing blue crystals, purple vines, floating cat toys, and a huge cat-shaped building called the Black Cat House.
• Black Shadow is delighted by the cat-themed environment, while Lu Mi claims the “paradise” as his own. Inside the Black Cat House, Lu Mi eagerly kisses Yu Tu, though Yu Tu briefly asks him to admire the new residence first. Lu Mi replies that he likes everything, but likes Yu Tu most.

Character Developments

• Yu Tu is shown as affectionate, indulgent, and easily swayed by compliments, especially when Yan Mei calls him cute. He is deeply devoted to Lu Mi and openly prioritizes him over the elaborate Black Cat House.
• Lu Mi remains possessive, energetic, and suspicious of Yan Mei’s manipulations. Despite wanting a private honeymoon, he is affectionate and impulsive with Yu Tu.
• Yan Mei is revealed as a dramatic trickster who fabricates a crisis to secure an invitation to Black Cat Planet. His playful provocation of Ming Qiuxue shows his confidence and mischievous nature.
• Ming Qiuxue is responsible and initially too busy—or too dismissive—to answer Lu Mi promptly. Once he realizes Yan Mei has escaped, his restrained composure gives way to urgent pursuit, revealing how much he cares for Yan Mei.
• Black Shadow provides comic relief through his immediate fascination with the cat-themed planet.
• Lin Luo, Mo Ke, and Luo Wei receive important administrative roles, reflecting the new government and prison structure on Black Cat Planet.

Significant Themes

• Affection and possessiveness: The chapter repeatedly emphasizes romantic attachment, with Yu Tu and Lu Mi seeking private time together and Ming Qiuxue urgently pursuing Yan Mei.
• Playful deception: Yan Mei’s fake heartbreak drives the chapter’s central comedy and demonstrates how manipulation can be used affectionately among close companions.
• Domesticity after conflict: The transformation of Black Cat Planet from a military site into a whimsical, comfortable home symbolizes stability, prosperity, and the characters’ transition into a more peaceful phase.
• Power balanced by personal relationships: Although the characters hold immense military and political authority, their decisions are frequently driven by love, jealousy, humor, and personal loyalty.
• Comedy through contrast: Serious military appointments and planetary administration are juxtaposed with cat toys, romantic teasing, fake emergencies, and exaggerated emotional reactions.

Character Interactions

• Yu Tu and Lu Mi travel together as an openly affectionate couple, with Lu Mi treating the trip as a honeymoon and Yu Tu happily indulging him.
• Yan Mei manipulates Yu Tu’s softheartedness while deliberately provoking Lu Mi and Ming Qiuxue.
• Lu Mi and Ming Qiuxue exchange sarcastic remarks, with Lu Mi demanding that Ming Qiuxue control Yan Mei and Ming Qiuxue initially refusing to take the request seriously.
• Ming Qiuxue’s connection to Golden Eye lets him witness Yan Mei’s escape firsthand, turning his irritation into determined pursuit.
• Lu Mi and Yu Tu end the chapter in a passionate romantic moment inside the newly completed Black Cat House, affirming that their relationship matters more to them than the luxurious surroundings.

Chapter Summary

Plot points and events

The chapter opens with imagery of a cheetah completing a successful hunt, symbolizing the passionate intimacy between Lu Mi and Yu Tu. After spending the entire day together in Black Cat House, the two rest beneath its distinctive round lights, which Lu Mi loves. They flirt, tease each other, and reaffirm their feelings before spending the night together. The following morning, Lu Mi becomes concerned that Yan Mei has not arrived and contacts Ming Qiuxue. He learns that Yan Mei is safely with Qiuxue and, reassured, returns to bed with Yu Tu. The chapter ends by revealing that Yan Mei is exhausted and tearful after being punished—or thoroughly overwhelmed—by Ming Qiuxue, who comforts him tenderly.

Character developments

Lu Mi is shown as affectionate, playful, and deeply devoted to Yu Tu. He recognizes that he knows less about Yu Tu’s preferences than Yu Tu knows about his, but their teasing reveals his willingness to learn and indulge Yu Tu. Yu Tu, meanwhile, is openly affectionate and emotionally secure enough to express that what he loves most is Lu Mi himself. His memories during their three-year separation also show how intensely he missed Lu Mi and how carefully he preserved their shared experiences. Ming Qiuxue and Yan Mei’s relationship is portrayed as similarly intimate, though more domineering and mischievous, with Qiuxue balancing sternness with care.

Significant themes

The chapter emphasizes reunion, mutual devotion, and the comfort of knowing and being known by a loved one. Yu Tu’s recreation of details Lu Mi enjoys demonstrates how love can be expressed through careful observation and memory. The playful role reversals and teasing also highlight trust, emotional vulnerability, and the couple’s freedom to be openly affectionate. The contrast between the tender domestic setting and the intense opening hunting imagery reinforces the chapter’s blend of sensuality, humor, and warmth.

Character interactions

Lu Mi and Yu Tu spend most of the chapter cuddling, flirting, praising one another, and playfully competing for control. Lu Mi deliberately pretends not to know Yu Tu’s favorite thing, prompting Yu Tu to confess that he loves everything about him—especially his praise, companionship, protection, and intimacy. Their banter repeatedly shifts between mock punishment and genuine tenderness. Lu Mi’s brief conversation with Ming Qiuxue shows his concern for Yan Mei, while Qiuxue’s final interaction with the exhausted Yan Mei reveals a gentler side beneath his intimidating behavior.

Chapter Summary: “Lan Xiao Is Provoking Me”

Plot Points and Events

• Three months later, Yu Tu receives a mechanical invitation from Yun Baihe, the Star Lord of Skycloud Star.
• The invitation is revealed through a live projection. Yun Baihe invites Yu Tu to the tenth anniversary celebration of his marriage and hints that they should discuss forming an alliance.
• Yun Baihe proposes joining forces with Yu Tu and other independent powers to take advantage of the Blue River Empire’s ongoing civil war and gradually dismantle the empire.
• Yu Tu refuses to cooperate, mocking Yun Baihe’s ambitions and declaring that he can deal with his enemies himself.
• After the communication ends, Yu Tu and his advisers discuss Yun Baihe’s motives. They agree that Yun Baihe is dangerous and that his delayed involvement in the conflict seems suspicious.
• Yu Tu contacts Lan Su, who confirms that Blue Star Palace has been communicating with Skycloud Star. Cang Qi recently intercepted a communication route between them.
• Yu Tu concludes that Lan Xiao is deliberately provoking him and using Skycloud Star to challenge him to war.
• Despite Otto’s concerns about the danger and the possible destabilization of the Black Cat Sector, Yu Tu decides to travel to Skycloud Star and confront the threat directly.

Character Developments

• Yu Tu demonstrates confidence, strategic awareness, and aggression. He distrusts Yun Baihe’s sudden offer and recognizes that the invitation may conceal a larger plot.
• He also reveals his willingness to take the initiative militarily, believing it is better to fight on Skycloud Star than allow war to reach the Black Cat Sector.
• Yun Baihe is presented as courteous and gentle on the surface but calculating underneath. His alliance proposal suggests territorial ambitions and a desire to exploit Yu Tu’s hatred of Lan Xiao.
• Yun Yuan remains fiercely loyal and volunteers to accompany Yu Tu, confidently dismissing the danger.
• Lu Mi continues his close, affectionate relationship with Yu Tu and supports his decision without hesitation.
• Otto acts as the voice of caution, worrying about Yu Tu’s safety and the future stability of the Black Cat Sector.
• Lan Su confirms Yu Tu’s suspicions and helps connect Yun Baihe’s invitation to Blue Star Palace’s activities.

Significant Themes

• Political manipulation and hidden motives: Yun Baihe’s invitation appears diplomatic, but his real goal is to exploit the empire’s civil war and manipulate Yu Tu’s personal grudges.
• Trust and suspicion: Yu Tu refuses to accept appearances and notices the suspicious timing of the intercepted communication.
• Provocation and retaliation: Lan Xiao’s actions are interpreted as a deliberate challenge, forcing Yu Tu to choose whether to respond or remain defensive.
• Leadership and responsibility: Yu Tu must balance personal vengeance with his duty to protect the Black Cat Sector.
• Alliance and power struggles: The chapter highlights the unstable political landscape of the Blue River System, where independent planets and factions maneuver for survival and expansion.

Character Interactions

• Yu Tu and Yun Yuan exchange playful jokes about Lu Mi and the “Yu Mi CP,” showing the group’s familiarity and camaraderie.
• Yu Tu and Yun Baihe engage in a tense verbal contest, with Yun Baihe making a calculated proposal and Yu Tu responding with sarcasm and defiance.
• Yu Tu consults Yun Yuan, Otto, and Xu Kuang before contacting Lan Su, demonstrating his reliance on trusted advisers.
• Lu Mi openly supports Yu Tu and physically reassures him, while Otto warns him against charging into a possible trap.
• The chapter ends with Yu Tu rejecting caution and accepting Lan Xiao’s implied challenge, determined to win the coming conflict.

Key plot points and events

• Yu Tu’s Ninth Army arrives on Skycloud Star, an unusual world of floating homes, suspended gardens, and residents who travel by Flight Cloaks. Yun Baihe welcomes them personally.
• The Freedom Army arrives soon after, led by Lan Su, with Cang Qi, Ming Qiuxue, Yan Mei, and others. The gathering highlights the close ties between the Black Cat and Freedom sectors.
• Yan Mei affectionately greets Yu Tu and puts Golden Eye on his arm. Black Shadow rushes over, and Yan Mei jokingly tosses Golden Eye into its mouth; the two pet mechs end up running off together despite their rivalry.
• As the visitors travel by Floating Cloud Ship, Skycloud Star’s residents swarm them—not with fear, but with enthusiasm and fan merchandise made by Yun Baihe’s brother, Tian Ge. Yu Tu is bewildered by the crowd’s celebrity-like adoration.
• At the royal palace, Lu Mi notices that the guards are unusually few and asks Yun Baihe whether this is normal.

Character developments and interactions

• Yu Tu tries to project the authority of a star lord, but the residents’ excitement and requests for photos leave him flustered. Bean Sprout reacts to the attention as well.
• Yun Baihe is a gracious host who explains that his brother’s merchandise created the visitors’ popularity. His easy manner contrasts with the apparent lack of palace security.
• Yan Mei shows his familiar, teasing affection for Yu Tu and casually meddles with the pets. He also jokes about the absence of merchandise featuring him and Ming Qiuxue.
• Lu Mi remains observant and protective, noticing the sparse guards and directly questioning Yun Baihe.
• Lan Su quietly comforts White Star, whose chosen wheelchair form seems to leave it wistful about the freedom it has given up.
• Black Shadow and Golden Eye remain rivals, but Yan Mei’s intervention forces them into an unexpectedly comic encounter.

Significant themes

• Public image versus personal authority: Yu Tu expects fear and deference but instead finds himself treated as a beloved celebrity.
• Freedom and sacrifice: Skycloud Star’s flying residents embody freedom, while White Star’s form as Lan Su’s wheelchair suggests the cost of devotion.
• Affection and loyalty: The visitors’ close relationships—and even the pets’ contentious bond—are expressed through teasing, care, and protection.
• Unease beneath celebration: The cheerful welcome is undercut by Lu Mi’s discovery that the palace appears lightly guarded, raising questions about Skycloud Star’s security.

Key plot points and events

• Yun Baihe explains that Skycloud Star maintains only 500 active-duty troops, but arms and trains its citizens from age ten. Its defense rests on a population ready to fight, and its guiding principle is that freedom and peace come before all else.
• Asked about Emperor Lan Xiao, Yun Baihe says the unrest in the Blue River Empire demonstrates his incompetence.
• Yun Baihe reveals the true history behind Skycloud Star’s independence: his adoptive father, Prince Chloe, and his troops survived a mission to destroy a mutated planet, only to be attacked by the Imperial Army. Chloe brought the survivors to Skycloud Star, built up its strength, and secured independence while Lan Xiao’s regime was unstable. Yu Tu infers that Chloe used knowledge of the massacre to deter Lan Xiao from intervening.
• The delegation arrives at the royal palace. Yun Baihe’s younger brother, Yun Tiange, greets them with exuberant requests for autographs so he can sell signed merchandise. Yun Baihe scolds him, then leads the guests to their rooms.
• As the group crosses the cloud-high grounds, Yu Tu notes the humid air and lush greenery, thinking it would suit vines.

Character developments and interactions

• Yun Baihe presents himself as both a gracious host and a principled leader, defending Skycloud Star’s armed citizenry and political independence. He also shows exasperated affection toward his irrepressible younger brother.
• Yu Tu probes Yun Baihe about the planet’s history and recognizes gaps in the official account, demonstrating his analytical instincts. His curiosity about the surroundings also hints at his interest in plant life.
• Lan Su points out that Yun Baihe’s phrase “more or less” leaves important details unexplained, showing caution about the story.
• Yun Tiange is enthusiastic, irreverent, and commercially minded. Though he initially addresses the guests too casually, he gives them a proper formal greeting—then immediately returns to asking for autographs. His remark that Lord Yan is “not dead” suggests prior concern or a surprising reunion.
• The guests are amused by the brothers’ exchange, and Yun Tiange’s chatter lightens the mood after the political revelations.

Significant themes

• Freedom backed by preparedness: Skycloud Star’s peace depends not on a large standing army but on an armed, trained population.
• Official history versus hidden truth: The state’s textbooks conceal the massacre of Chloe’s troops, exposing the gap between public narratives and political reality.
• Power, resistance, and legitimacy: Skycloud Star’s independence emerges from both imperial weakness and Chloe’s leverage, while Lan Xiao’s rule is questioned.
• Family affection and levity: Yun Baihe’s mild discipline of Tian Ge provides warmth and humor amid serious political discussion.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Mei, Yu Tu, and Yun Tiange discuss founding an interstellar merchandise company focused on celebrity-themed products and relationship “CP” merchandise. Yan Mei proposes several playful pairings, irritating Lu Mi while Ming Qiuxue enthusiastically encourages him.
• Yu Tu and Yan Mei agree to invest equally, while Yun Tiange contributes ideas, celebrity connections, and merchandise designs in exchange for ten percent of the company.
• Yun Tiange leaves aboard his White Egret Mecha, revealing that he is actually a Diamond White Crane and that Yun Baihe has carefully protected his identity.
• While waiting in Skycloud Star’s palace, the group receives Yun Tiange’s merchandise. Yu Tu proudly wears a complete “Little Black Panther” set, including a pillow, fountain pen, and keychain. Lu Mi is delighted, interpreting the matching keychains as a public symbol of their relationship.
• Black Shadow also receives a collar identifying him as Yu Tu’s Black Panther Mecha. He is thrilled, believing he has officially become part of Yu Tu’s household.
• Star Lords Cen Meng of Fallen Feather Star and Hua Qing of White Wolf Star arrive for Skycloud Star’s tenth-anniversary celebration. The leaders formally meet and discuss their shared history and present political positions.
• Cen Meng openly attempts to recruit Yun Yuan to Fallen Feather Star. Yun Yuan rejects the idea with characteristic sharpness, while Cen Meng remains amused and persistent.
• The celebration features the traditional Skycloud War Drums, performed through manipulated air rather than physical drums. The performance impresses Lan Su and Ming Qiuxue.
• Yun Tiange dramatically enters wearing clothing matching Yun Baihe’s ceremonial robes. He publicly declares that he and Yun Baihe are lovers, even offering to call Yun Baihe “husband.”
• Yun Baihe is shocked and furious, becoming physically ill and coughing blood. Yun Tiange panics, brings him medicine, and tries to reassure him.
• Yun Baihe eventually confirms that Skycloud Star has no conventional Star Lord’s wife: Yun Tiange is his partner. He explains that his poor health resulted from forcing an early awakening and exhausting his body through medication.
• Yun Baihe reveals that the celebration also marks ten years with Yun Tiange. More importantly, he asks the other leaders to form an alliance to protect Skycloud Star after his death, especially against the threat of Lan Xiao. He promises that Yun Tiange will support Skycloud Star and that Skycloud will not burden the alliance in war.

Character Developments

• Yan Mei demonstrates his entrepreneurial instincts and talent for turning relationships, reputation, and celebrity culture into commercial opportunities. His teasing nature remains unchanged, but he also shows practical cooperation with Yu Tu.
• Yu Tu embraces Yun Tiange’s merchandise with unexpected enthusiasm, especially products representing Lu Mi. His behavior reveals a softer, affectionate side beneath his intimidating reputation.
• Lu Mi reacts possessively but affectionately to Yu Tu’s merchandise and becomes especially happy when Yu Tu wears matching accessories. His teasing of Black Shadow also highlights his playful relationship with his mecha.
• Ming Qiuxue continues to indulge Yan Mei’s provocations rather than restraining him, revealing how deeply he appreciates Yan Mei’s troublesome and mischievous personality.
• Yun Tiange is energetic, shamelessly outspoken, and confident in his relationship with Yun Baihe. His public declaration shows both his desire for recognition and his refusal to let social expectations define their relationship.
• Yun Baihe is revealed to be physically fragile despite his status as a Diamond White Crane. His anger toward Yun Tiange masks fear, vulnerability, and concern about the consequences of his declining health.
• Yun Yuan remains independent and difficult to control. She rejects Cen Meng’s recruitment attempt without hesitation, reinforcing her strong will and loyalty to her current side.
• Cen Meng is bold, humorous, and politically aggressive. Her attempt to recruit Yun Yuan demonstrates Fallen Feather Star’s need for powerful talent and its more supportive environment for female Energy Masters.

Significant Themes

• Love versus social convention: Yun Tiange refuses to hide his relationship with Yun Baihe, challenging assumptions about family roles, marriage, and public respectability.
• Public identity and recognition: The characters repeatedly use merchandise, CP branding, and public displays to define relationships and affiliations. Yun Tiange’s announcement is the most serious version of this idea.
• Power and vulnerability: Although the Star Lords possess immense strength and political authority, Yun Baihe’s failing health shows the physical costs of power and the uncertainty of leadership.
• Alliance and mutual survival: Skycloud Star’s request for an alliance reflects the need for cooperation among independent sectors against larger threats, particularly Lan Xiao.
• Affection beneath intimidating appearances: Yu Tu, Lu Mi, Yan Mei, and Ming Qiuxue all reveal tenderness through teasing, matching items, possessiveness, and playful interactions.
• Freedom and autonomy: Yun Yuan’s rejection of recruitment emphasizes that powerful individuals cannot simply be claimed or controlled by political leaders.

Important Character Interactions

• Yan Mei, Yu Tu, and Yun Tiange: They develop the merchandise-company plan, with Yan Mei and Yu Tu as primary investors and Yun Tiange as the creative and promotional partner.
• Yan Mei, Ming Qiuxue, and Lu Mi: Yan Mei provokes Lu Mi with invented CP names, while Ming Qiuxue sides with Yan Mei and adds his own teasing. Lu Mi’s frustration highlights the comedic dynamic among them.
• Yu Tu and Lu Mi: Their matching Little Black Panther keychains serve as a playful public symbol of their relationship. Lu Mi is proud that Yu Tu is “wearing” him.
• Lu Mi and Black Shadow: Lu Mi gives Black Shadow a humorous collar, while Black Shadow interprets the gesture as confirmation that he belongs to Yu Tu.
• Cen Meng and Yun Yuan: Cen Meng openly tries to poach Yun Yuan, but Yun Yuan responds with defiance. Their exchange is flirtatious, competitive, and politically charged.
• Yun Baihe and Yun Tiange: Their relationship shifts from a heavily concealed secret to a public declaration. Yun Tiange is bold and insistent, while Yun Baihe reacts with embarrassment, anger, and evident emotional attachment.
• Yun Baihe and the visiting leaders: Yun Baihe transforms the celebration into a plea for political protection, asking the independent sectors to preserve Skycloud Star after his death and join him against future aggression.

Plot points and events

• Yun Baihe renews his proposal for an alliance among the independent planets. Cen Meng asks whether his urgency stems from his limited lifespan; Yun Baihe admits he has no more than six months to live.
• Yun Baihe reveals that he knows about Yu Tu’s secret healing ability. Yu Tu reacts with hostility, then examines him using his vines.
• Yu Tu discovers that Yun Baihe’s Origin Essence has been irreversibly damaged because he forced his Diamond-level awakening too early and drained his power. He heals a small wound but cannot save Yun Baihe’s life.
• Yu Tu, Lan Su, Cen Meng, and Hua Qing postpone any decision on an alliance. Cang Qi explains that he detected communications between Skycloud Star and Blue Star, including a signal sent shortly before the ceremony. Its source is inside the royal palace.
• Yun Baihe orders an investigation. Cang Qi deploys his mechanical dragonfly, Tuntun, to trace the signal, and Yun Baihe follows it himself.
• After Yun Baihe leaves, Lu Mi implies that the traitor’s identity is already obvious. Lan Su and Hua Qing directly accuse Yun Tiange of betraying Skycloud Star.

Character developments and interactions

• Yun Baihe remains composed despite his fatal condition and Yu Tu’s threatening display. He is candid about his illness, insists on investigating the suspicious signal, and leaves to pursue the truth personally.
• Yu Tu reveals his previously concealed white healing vines. His unusual sense of familiarity with Yun Baihe hints at a connection between them, though it is not explained here. He is frank about the severity of Yun Baihe’s condition and cautious about an alliance.
• Cang Qi demonstrates confidence in his mechanical expertise by offering to trace the signal, introducing Tuntun as a specialized tracker.
• Yun Tiange appears anxious and tense during the investigation. The others’ remarks and accusations cast suspicion on him as the likely traitor.
• Lan Su, Cen Meng, and Hua Qing support Yu Tu’s cautious stance on an alliance, while Lu Mi openly mocks Yun Tiange’s apparent exposure.

Significant themes

• Trust and betrayal: The suspected contact with Blue Star threatens Skycloud Star from within its own palace.
• Power and its cost: Yun Baihe’s premature awakening and overuse of his Origin Essence have left him dying.
• Secrecy and discovery: Yu Tu’s hidden healing ability and the palace’s concealed communications both come under scrutiny.
• Alliance versus caution: The independent planets weigh cooperation against the risks of committing without resolving their suspicions.

Chapter Summary: “Tiange, Watch Closely!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yun Tiange reveals that the ceremony is a carefully planned assassination attempt against Yu Tu. He seals the hall with Energy Lock Cage materials, preventing Energy Masters from using their abilities, and orders the Skycloud Army to close all exits.
• He releases a mind-controlling mist modeled after Lan Xiao’s technique and uses a bell to command Yu Tu to kill himself. Yu Tu briefly appears affected, but regains control by kissing Lu Mi, dismissing the attempt as crude and predictable.
• Yun Tiange then activates a massive trap: energy laser cannons rise from beneath the hall and appear through the sealed windows. He retreats through a hidden passage, intending to kill everyone inside, including the leaders of the various factions.
• Yu Tu counters by releasing his blood mist and using Vinecall. The vegetation throughout Skycloud Royal Palace grows explosively, forming enormous walls and vines that smother and disable the laser cannons before they can fire.
• Yun Tiange attempts to kill Yu Tu with a source-energy bow, but Yun Baihe arrives and intercepts the arrow, taking the injury himself.
• Yun Baihe forces Yun Tiange outside and publicly condemns his actions as a capital offense. He apologizes to the gathered leaders and offers to die in Tiange’s place.
• Yu Tu refuses to blame Yun Baihe directly, noting that Lan Xiao and Yun Tiange were the ones who tried to murder him. Yun Baihe instead proposes a bargain: Yu Tu’s five years of lost memories will be restored, and Yu Tu may then decide whether Yun Tiange should die.
• Before Yu Tu can respond, Yun Baihe kneels, apologizes for Skycloud Star’s betrayal, and declares that freedom and peace must stand above everything else.
• Yun Baihe then kills himself by crushing his own heart, sacrificing himself to atone for Yun Tiange and the Skycloud Army’s crime.
• With his final words, Yun Baihe tells Yun Tiange to become Skycloud Star’s protector and warns him not to act rashly. Yu Tu experiences intense pain in his head, suggesting that the restoration or release of his memories has begun.

Character Developments

• Yun Tiange is exposed as obsessive, reckless, and willing to sacrifice an entire political alliance to preserve Yun Baihe’s life. His confidence collapses when his plan fails and Yun Baihe sacrifices himself for him. He is left devastated and forced to confront the consequences of his actions.
• Yun Baihe develops from a political leader attempting to preserve peace into a tragic protector who accepts responsibility for his brother’s crimes. His final sacrifice demonstrates his devotion to Yun Tiange, his remorse toward Yu Tu, and his commitment to Skycloud Star’s principles.
• Yu Tu remains calm and confident throughout the assassination attempt. He resists mind control, effortlessly defeats Yun Tiange’s trap with Vinecall, and refuses to exploit Yun Baihe’s guilt. His response shows both overwhelming power and emotional restraint.
• Lu Mi reacts protectively toward Yu Tu, panicking when the mind-control technique appears to work. His relationship with Yu Tu also becomes a source of strength, since Yu Tu uses their intimacy to break free from the control.
• The other leaders, including Lan Su, Cen Meng, Hua Qing, Ming Qiuxue, and Yan Mei, witness the crisis and recognize Yun Tiange’s betrayal as a threat to all factions.
• Yun Yuan and the others initially prepare to resist, but Yu Tu’s composure and power prevent the situation from escalating into open combat.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and responsibility: Yun Baihe accepts punishment for crimes he did not personally commit, choosing death to protect both Yu Tu and Skycloud Star.
• Freedom versus blind loyalty: Yun Baihe’s final lesson emphasizes that freedom and peace must take priority over personal devotion, political authority, or obedience to a ruler.
• The consequences of obsession: Yun Tiange’s fixation on saving Yun Baihe drives him to betray allies, endanger his own people, and destroy the future he hoped to preserve.
• Power and restraint: Yu Tu possesses the strength to destroy his enemies but chooses not to retaliate recklessly, contrasting his control with Yun Tiange’s impulsiveness.
• Memory and identity: The revelation that Yun Baihe helped seal five years of Yu Tu’s memories introduces a major mystery and suggests that Yu Tu’s forgotten past may transform his understanding of the current conflict.
• Love and loyalty: Both Yun Tiange’s destructive attachment to Yun Baihe and Yun Baihe’s self-sacrificial love for his brother are contrasted with Yu Tu and Lu Mi’s mutual trust.

Character Interactions

• Yu Tu and Lu Mi: Lu Mi tries to restrain Yu Tu from harming himself, while Yu Tu reassures him—and breaks the mind control—through an unexpected kiss.
• Yun Tiange and Yu Tu: Yun Tiange repeatedly threatens Yu Tu, believing his death is necessary to preserve Yun Baihe. Yu Tu treats his methods with contempt and defeats each stage of the plan.
• Yun Tiange and Yun Baihe: Their relationship shifts from Tiange’s desperate attempt to save his brother to Yun Baihe’s final moral instruction. Yun Baihe orders Tiange to watch as he accepts responsibility and dies.
• Yun Baihe and Yu Tu: Yun Baihe apologizes, kneels before Yu Tu, acknowledges Yu Tu as Skycloud Star’s benefactor, and offers the restoration of Yu Tu’s memories as compensation.
• Yun Baihe and the gathered leaders: He publicly admits Skycloud Star’s wrongdoing and asks them to remember that freedom and peace must guide the realm’s future.

Chapter Summary: “Memories (I)”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Tu leads the Imperial Army in a brutal purge of the Clear River Palace on Triunion Star, leaving the palace’s men dead while sparing the women and children.
• A surviving woman confronts him, condemning him for slaughtering the palace. Yu Tu explains that the Clear River Palace had exploited Triunion Star’s population through excessive taxation, causing widespread starvation. He insists that its members deserved punishment, though he acknowledges that women are not automatically innocent.
• After ordering the woman taken away, Yu Tu retreats to an empty hall and reveals the physical cost of his power. His Diamond-grade Energy Crystal is badly cracked, causing him constant pain and draining his vitality.
• Yu Tu injects himself with medicine developed by Yun Baihe, a friend who created it to suppress the crystal’s effects. The medicine helps, though using his abilities while under its influence intensifies the pain.
• Yu Tu leaves Triunion Star alone to inspect the next target, dismissing the soldiers who want to accompany him.
• Zero, a failed pet mech and Lan Xiao’s former surveillance link, secretly shuts down after connecting to the spacecraft’s power source, preventing Lan Xiao from monitoring Yu Tu.
• During the journey, Yu Tu reflects bitterly on his isolation and lack of belonging. His spacecraft is then pursued by an unidentified vessel and an energy cannon, forcing him to order an emergency landing on an abandoned star.

Character Developments

• Yu Tu: He is established as a ruthless but principled commander. Although he carries out mass executions, his actions are motivated by his belief that corrupt elites must answer for the suffering they cause. Beneath his cold exterior, he is physically fragile, exhausted, and increasingly weary of killing and using his powers. His decision to leave his troops behind also suggests growing independence from Lan Xiao.
• Lan Xiao: His regime remains politically unstable after taking the throne. He relies heavily on Yu Tu to suppress rebellions and has loosened his surveillance of him, though Yu Tu still takes precautions against being watched.
• Zero: Once regarded as useless, Zero has become loyal to Yu Tu and actively helps protect him by cutting off Lan Xiao’s ability to spy on their journey.
• Yun Baihe: Introduced as Yu Tu’s friend and medical ally, he has developed medicine that eases Yu Tu’s suffering, showing a rare source of trust and support in Yu Tu’s life.
• The Clear River Palace survivor: She represents the anger of those who see Yu Tu only as a murderer, while Yu Tu’s response reveals the political and economic crimes behind the palace’s destruction.

Significant Themes

• Justice versus cruelty: Yu Tu’s purge raises the question of whether brutal violence can be justified when used against exploiters and tyrants.
• The cost of power: Yu Tu’s cracked Energy Crystal symbolizes the physical and emotional damage caused by his abilities and his endless military service.
• Political instability and oppression: Lan Xiao’s contested rule, constant rebellions, and the Clear River Palace’s exploitative taxation depict an empire sustained through fear and force.
• Isolation and belonging: Yu Tu’s reflection that no land belongs to him emphasizes his emotional alienation despite his high rank and power.
• Surveillance and autonomy: Zero’s shutdown allows Yu Tu a brief measure of privacy, highlighting his desire for freedom from Lan Xiao’s control.

Important Character Interactions

• Yu Tu confronts a surviving Clear River Palace woman, defending the massacre as punishment for the palace’s exploitation of the starving population.
• He reassures Zero and treats the discarded mech with tenderness, contrasting sharply with his violence toward political enemies.
• Yu Tu speaks with Yun Baihe about the effectiveness and risks of the new medicine, revealing their established friendship.
• He dismisses his soldiers’ concerns and quietly prevents them from reporting his independent actions to Lan Xiao, showing his increasing willingness to operate outside direct supervision.

• Plot points and events: On the abandoned planet Z095, orphaned scavenger Lu Xiaojiu survives by collecting trash and recycling machinery. Determined to escape poverty, he dreams of earning enough money to immigrate and buy a real home. One night, a brilliant object crashes into a garbage heap. Lu Xiaojiu discovers that it is not treasure but an unconscious, strikingly beautiful young man, Yu Tu. He brings Yu Tu back to his makeshift shelter, treats his injuries, and feeds him meat porridge. When Yu Tu awakens, he realizes his spacecraft was destroyed and that the medicine suppressing his Energy Crystal prevents his body from healing automatically. Unable to find his communicator and therefore unable to contact or return to the Imperial Army, Yu Tu asks to remain with Lu Xiaojiu until he can be rescued.
• Character developments: Lu Xiaojiu is revealed as poor, resourceful, optimistic, and fiercely ambitious despite being an orphan with almost nothing. His generosity becomes clear when he gives Yu Tu most of the food he has prepared, even though he is visibly hungry himself. Yu Tu, initially cold and dignified, is humbled by his vulnerable condition and by Lu Xiaojiu’s care. He begins to recognize the boy’s hardship and accepts his hospitality. Lu Xiaojiu is immediately fascinated by Yu Tu’s beauty and grows shyly attached to him, even imagining that Yu Tu might stay for a long time.
• Character interactions: The relationship begins with Lu Xiaojiu enthusiastically poking and treating Yu Tu after finding him. Their first exchanges are comic and awkward: Lu Xiaojiu gives Yu Tu porridge, checks his forehead, and proudly leaves the childish message “Lu Xiaojiu’s first masterpiece of bandaging” on Yu Tu’s chest bandage. Yu Tu is embarrassed and irritated but ultimately moved by Lu Xiaojiu’s kindness. Their shared meal reveals Lu Xiaojiu’s selflessness, while Yu Tu’s decision to stay creates the possibility of a deeper bond.
• Significant themes: The chapter contrasts poverty and nobility, showing that Lu Xiaojiu’s circumstances are harsh but his spirit remains hopeful and generous. It also introduces ideas of unexpected fate, survival, and companionship: Lu Xiaojiu believes his hard work will change his destiny, while Yu Tu’s crash unexpectedly brings the two characters together. Their meeting suggests that emotional connection and mutual care may become more valuable than wealth or status.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xiaojiu, who has always lived alone in a makeshift garbage shed, becomes determined to properly care for Yu Tu, a mysterious and apparently noble young man staying with him.
• Feeling ashamed of his poor living conditions, Lu Xiaojiu spends all his saved Blue Star Credits on fresh food, purified water, and an expensive but expired bottle of perfume to make the shed more comfortable.
• He returns to find Yu Tu waiting outside the shed, and Yu Tu’s presence makes the previously miserable place seem brighter and more meaningful.
• Lu Xiaojiu sprays the perfume throughout the shed, though the result combines the perfume’s overpowering scent with the garbage’s foul odor. Yu Tu dislikes it but politely tells him it smells fine.
• During their conversation, Yu Tu reveals that he has no family, inheritance, money, or savings. Lu Xiaojiu tries to comfort him by comparing their shared lack of family.
• Lu Xiaojiu praises Yu Tu’s beauty and height, which deeply affects Yu Tu because he has rarely—if ever—received sincere personal praise. His past honors were treated as obligations, while his military reputation made others fear him.
• Yu Tu returns the compliment by praising Lu Xiaojiu’s ability to save money and encouraging his dream of leaving the planet and buying a home.
• Lu Xiaojiu is moved by Yu Tu’s kindness and asks his name. Yu Tu avoids revealing his identity and instead asks to be called “big brother,” but Lu Xiaojiu chooses the more formal “mister,” believing only family should use familial titles.
• Over the following days, Lu Xiaojiu works increasingly hard scavenging garbage while continuing to return regularly to cook nourishing meals for Yu Tu. Though his savings diminish, the shed gradually becomes more pleasant, with small decorations and fresh flowers.
• Lu Xiaojiu finds that caring for Yu Tu gives meaning to his labor and makes his difficult life feel worthwhile.

Character Developments

• Lu Xiaojiu: Becomes more selfless, affectionate, and emotionally invested in Yu Tu. Though financially cautious and determined to achieve his own dream of immigration and home ownership, he willingly spends his savings to care for his guest. His pride in his humble life becomes less important than making Yu Tu comfortable.
• Yu Tu: Begins to soften emotionally in response to Lu Xiaojiu’s sincerity. His surprise at being praised reveals how isolated and emotionally neglected he has been despite his status and military achievements. He starts offering encouragement and gentle praise in return.
• Their relationship: Develops from wary hospitality into mutual warmth, trust, and emotional dependence. Lu Xiaojiu provides practical care, while Yu Tu offers validation and encouragement.

Significant Themes

• Kindness beyond class and status: Lu Xiaojiu treats Yu Tu generously despite their extreme difference in apparent background and wealth.
• The meaning of home: The garbage shed gradually becomes a home because someone is waiting there, not because of its physical condition.
• Emotional neglect and the need for recognition: Yu Tu’s impressive achievements never brought him genuine affection or praise; Lu Xiaojiu’s simple compliments affect him profoundly.
• Sacrifice and devotion: Lu Xiaojiu gives up money, time, sleep, and comfort for Yu Tu, finding happiness in caring for another person.
• Chosen family and belonging: Both characters lack families, but their growing bond begins to fill that absence.

Important Character Interactions

• Lu Xiaojiu repeatedly tries to make Yu Tu comfortable, while Yu Tu politely accepts even his impractical efforts, such as the overpowering perfume.
• Lu Xiaojiu comforts Yu Tu over his lack of family, unaware of the painful history behind Yu Tu’s emotional restraint.
• Yu Tu praises Lu Xiaojiu’s savings and reassures him that he can achieve his dream, giving Lu Xiaojiu encouragement he clearly values.
• Their exchange of compliments marks an important emotional turning point: Lu Xiaojiu admires Yu Tu’s appearance, while Yu Tu learns to appreciate Lu Xiaojiu’s perseverance and generosity.

Chapter Summary: Memories

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Tu’s second injection is wearing off, causing the Energy Crystal’s effects to resurface. He injects himself with a third dose to suppress them.
• Lu Xiaojiu returns after being away all night. Yu Tu asks to bathe, prompting Lu Xiaojiu to buy a bath barrel and carry water back to the shed.
• Lu Xiaojiu accidentally makes Yu Tu’s bath excessively hot, becoming flustered by Yu Tu’s vulnerable appearance and realizing his feelings for him are deepening.
• A shipment of mechanical garbage arrives, attracting many scavengers. Lu Xiaojiu discovers a fist-sized glowing rare crystal, an exceptionally valuable find.
• Several adults attempt to rob him. Lu Xiaojiu initially offers to share the proceeds, but when they refuse, he escapes with the crystal.
• When Lu Xiaojiu fails to return, Yu Tu searches for him. After learning that Lu Xiaojiu was attacked, Yu Tu uses his own blood to create a mist that helps him locate him.
• Yu Tu finds Lu Xiaojiu severely beaten, with a dagger lodged in his abdomen. He removes the weapon and uses healing vines to treat him.
• The injury has damaged Lu Xiaojiu’s Origin Essence, a rare Diamond-Grade Black Panther, potentially making it difficult for him to awaken as an Energy Master.
• Lu Xiaojiu regains consciousness and reveals that he secretly retained part of the crystal. He happily suggests using it to buy Yu Tu a new uniform.
• Yu Tu tells him he must leave because using his healing power has weakened the medicine suppressing the Energy Crystal, allowing Lan Xiao to track him. He promises to return.

Character Developments

• Yu Tu: Becomes increasingly protective of Lu Xiaojiu. Though usually calm and detached, he reacts with intense killing intent when he discovers Lu Xiaojiu’s injuries. He also demonstrates trust and affection by accepting Lu Xiaojiu’s care and promising to return.
• Lu Xiaojiu: Grows more emotionally attached to Yu Tu. His embarrassment during the bath scene reveals romantic feelings, and he recognizes that Yu Tu has given his isolated life a new emotional meaning. Despite his vulnerable position, he shows courage and resourcefulness when confronting the thieves.
• Their relationship: Develops from practical companionship into mutual concern and emotional dependence. Lu Xiaojiu wants to provide for Yu Tu, while Yu Tu risks himself to rescue and heal Lu Xiaojiu.

Significant Themes

• Emerging love and emotional awakening: Lu Xiaojiu realizes his racing heart and powerful emotions are connected to Yu Tu.
• Protection and sacrifice: Both characters care for each other—Lu Xiaojiu provides food, water, and clothing, while Yu Tu risks exposing himself and worsening his condition to save Lu Xiaojiu.
• Survival in a lawless world: The abandoned planet is defined by poverty, scavenging, violence, and the absence of formal protection.
• Hope amid hardship: The rare crystal represents a possible improvement in their lives, while Yu Tu’s promise to return gives Lu Xiaojiu hope despite their impending separation.
• Vulnerability beneath strength: Yu Tu’s physical condition and Lu Xiaojiu’s injured Origin Essence reveal how fragile both characters are despite their outward resilience.

Important Character Interactions

• Lu Xiaojiu awkwardly cares for Yu Tu during his bath, becoming increasingly flustered by Yu Tu’s appearance and gentleness.
• Yu Tu quietly accepts Lu Xiaojiu’s efforts, even allowing himself to be treated and cared for.
• Lu Xiaojiu confronts the adults trying to steal his crystal, choosing defiance when they refuse his reasonable compromise.
• Yu Tu searches for and rescues Lu Xiaojiu, healing him despite the danger to his own health.
• Upon waking, Lu Xiaojiu proudly shows Yu Tu the hidden crystal fragment, while Yu Tu responds with a restrained promise to return before leaving.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Tu carries the badly injured Lu Xiaojiu back to the greenhouse, cleans him up, and promises to return and give him a home. Lu Xiaojiu finally falls asleep reassured.
• After learning that Lu Xiaojiu was beaten and robbed of valuable Tainted Crystal, Yu Tu returns to the residential district to find those responsible.
• He confronts the gang who attacked Lu Xiaojiu, reveals himself as Lu Xiaojiu’s family and protector, and brutally kills them with his purple vines. He warns the residents that anyone who bullies Lu Xiaojiu will die, while ordering them not to mention his name.
• Imperial Army forces arrive and bring Yu Tu back. He gives Lan Xiao a carefully constructed explanation for his disappearance, maintaining the appearance of absolute loyalty.
• For nearly three months, Yu Tu is heavily monitored by Lan Xiao while continuing to suppress rebellions for the Imperial Army.
• In the fourth month, Yu Tu turns the tables on his surveillance guards. During a massacre, he threatens the Imperial Army soldiers and forces them to understand that they must serve him secretly if they want to survive.
• Yu Tu begins secretly saving money from military spoils for Lu Xiaojiu, obtains medicine through Yun Baihe, and searches for a safe, ordinary planet where Lu Xiaojiu can live.
• He chooses Polaris Star, completes Lu Xiaojiu’s immigration arrangements, and prepares a modest home for him.
• When Lu Xiaojiu arrives, Yu Tu welcomes him and promises that he finally has a home. Lu Xiaojiu tearfully embraces him, overjoyed that he is no longer alone.

Character Developments

• Yu Tu: Reveals his fierce possessiveness and protective instincts toward Lu Xiaojiu. Though outwardly loyal to Lan Xiao, he proves highly calculating, manipulating surveillance and military circumstances to regain freedom. He shifts from simply surviving to deliberately planning a future for Lu Xiaojiu, secretly managing finances, medicine, and immigration.
• Lu Xiaojiu: Moves from fear, loneliness, and uncertainty to emotional security. Yu Tu’s promise gives him hope, and arriving at Polaris Star allows him to accept that he truly has a family and home.
• Lan Xiao: Becomes increasingly suspicious and controlling, placing Yu Tu under constant surveillance. However, Yu Tu successfully deceives him and turns the surveillance system to his own advantage.
• Imperial Army soldiers: Initially act as Yu Tu’s watchers, but after witnessing his cruelty and power, they become terrified and are forced into covert submission.

Significant Themes

• Protection and found family: Yu Tu claims Lu Xiaojiu as family and gives him the safety and belonging he has never known.
• Power and intimidation: Yu Tu uses overwhelming violence to punish abusers and establish himself as Lu Xiaojiu’s untouchable protector.
• Freedom versus control: Yu Tu is trapped under Lan Xiao’s surveillance but gradually undermines that control through deception and fear.
• Loyalty as performance: His declarations of loyalty to Lan Xiao conceal a long-term strategy for independence.
• Healing and belonging: Lu Xiaojiu’s new home symbolizes emotional recovery and the transformation of survival into a shared life.

Character Interactions

• Yu Tu and Lu Xiaojiu: Their bond deepens from rescue and dependence into a familial relationship. Yu Tu promises to protect him, while Lu Xiaojiu openly seeks affection and reassurance.
• Yu Tu and Lu Xiaojiu’s attackers: Yu Tu treats their violence as a personal offense and executes them, publicly declaring himself Lu Xiaojiu’s backing.
• Yu Tu and Lan Xiao: Their conversation is outwardly respectful but filled with concealed distrust. Yu Tu performs obedience while secretly preparing to escape Lan Xiao’s control.
• Yu Tu and the Imperial Army: He transforms their relationship from monitored prisoner and guards into one of fear-based obedience, forcing them to cooperate with him.
• Yu Tu and Yun Baihe: Yu Tu relies on Yun Baihe for medicine and assistance in preparing Lu Xiaojiu’s future life.

Chapter Summary: “Memories”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Tu reveals that he works as an interstellar courier under the name “Tu Yu.” He chose the job because it provides good pay while allowing him to spend occasional time on Polaris Star.
• Lu Xiaojiu initially objects, wanting to work instead so Yu Tu can rest. However, Yu Tu has already arranged for Xiaojiu to attend school, believing education and social interaction are important.
• Xiaojiu strongly resists school because his previous experiences with education consisted mostly of falling asleep in class. Nevertheless, Yu Tu insists and becomes his guardian.
• Xiaojiu spends most of his classes sleeping. When the teacher summons Yu Tu, Yu Tu defends him, explaining that he only wants Xiaojiu to live safely and without loneliness—not necessarily to achieve academic success.
• During a history lesson, Xiaojiu discovers that “Tu Yu” is actually Yu Tu, the famous and feared commander of the Blue River Empire. Instead of being alarmed by Yu Tu’s reputation, Xiaojiu proudly declares that the commander “is mine.”
• Xiaojiu performs disastrously in his midterm exams, earning zeroes across every subject and refusing even to write his name. Yu Tu humorously defends the cleanliness of his blank paper, frustrating the teacher further.
• Despite being academically hopeless, Xiaojiu thrives socially. He makes friends, becomes the leader of a school clique, participates in ordinary youthful activities, and escapes the loneliness caused by Yu Tu’s frequent absences.
• A year later, Xiaojiu secretly becomes fascinated by a boys’ love novel that his friends are reading. He pretends to confiscate it as morally “nutritionally empty,” then reads it obsessively at home while wearing Yu Tu’s shirt and expressing how much he misses him.
• When Yu Tu unexpectedly returns and discovers the novel, he reads it himself and appears equally shocked and intrigued, suggesting that he too has entered this “new world.”

Character Development

• Lu Xiaojiu: Moves from an isolated, work-oriented child who distrusts school into a socially active student with friends, a reputation, and a sense of belonging. Though he remains a terrible student, he develops intense loyalty and affection toward Yu Tu. His discovery of Yu Tu’s identity only increases his admiration.
• Yu Tu: Shows a protective and unconventional approach to guardianship. He prioritizes Xiaojiu’s safety, happiness, and freedom from loneliness over academic achievement. Although intimidating and powerful in his public identity, he is gentle, patient, and indulgent toward Xiaojiu.
• Their relationship: Their bond grows more familial and emotionally intimate. Xiaojiu increasingly sees Yu Tu as his entire world, while Yu Tu quietly structures his life around caring for him despite frequent absences.

Significant Themes

• Family and chosen belonging: Yu Tu creates a home and family structure for Xiaojiu, while school gives Xiaojiu a wider community.
• Safety versus conventional success: Yu Tu rejects the expectation that Xiaojiu must become academically accomplished; a peaceful and secure life is enough.
• Loneliness and social connection: School is valuable not because Xiaojiu learns well, but because it allows him to make friends and develop an independent life.
• Admiration and identity: Xiaojiu’s admiration for Yu Tu remains unchanged after learning about his frightening reputation, emphasizing his personal loyalty over public opinion.
• Humor through contrast: The chapter repeatedly contrasts Yu Tu’s terrifying military reputation with his strange, indulgent behavior as a guardian, and contrasts Xiaojiu’s school failure with his social popularity.

Character Interactions

• Yu Tu and Xiaojiu: Their conversations reveal mutual affection, with Yu Tu calmly enforcing school attendance and Xiaojiu protesting before ultimately becoming attached to his new life.
• Yu Tu and the teacher: Yu Tu refuses to accept criticism of Xiaojiu, defending his sleeping and even arguing that his blank exam paper deserves credit for being neat.
• Xiaojiu and his classmates: He becomes the leader of a close-knit group, plays with them, and rejects romantic advances by insisting that his heart already belongs to someone.
• Xiaojiu and Yu Tu’s identity: Xiaojiu reacts to the revelation that Yu Tu is the empire’s famous commander with pride rather than fear.
• Yu Tu and the novel: Yu Tu’s discovery of Xiaojiu’s secret reading creates a comedic parallel: the same book opens an unexpected new world for both of them.

Plot and key events

Yu Tu calls Lu Xiaojiu from a distant planet on the eve of Xiaojiu’s birthday. Asked what he wants most, Xiaojiu cannot say it outright; Yu Tu promises to make any wish come true. When Yu Tu returns home, Xiaojiu eagerly prepares to cook, but Yu Tu has ordered a birthday meal instead. They share dinner and a small cake. Yu Tu challenges Xiaojiu’s claim that he already has everything he wants, then initiates a kiss. The two spend the night together, and Xiaojiu takes three days off afterward.
On his departure from Polaris Star, Yu Tu contacts Yun Baihe about the Origin-Suspension Drug. The Blocking Drug he has relied on to hide from Lan Xiao is losing effectiveness. Yu Tu decides to use the banned drug, which will gradually put his Origin Essence to sleep and may permanently cost him his Energy Master powers. Yun Baihe explains that treatment requires twelve carefully scheduled doses and warns him not to overuse his abilities.

Character developments and interactions

• Yu Tu shifts from the detached, bloodstained First Commander toward a life centered on Xiaojiu. He recognizes his love, takes the first step in their relationship, and is willing to sacrifice his powers to remain hidden and live an ordinary life with Xiaojiu.
• Lu Xiaojiu is openly devoted to Yu Tu, though nervous about revealing what he wants. His birthday wish is for Yu Tu’s safety and happiness; his affection is returned when Yu Tu initiates their romance.
• Yun Baihe acts as Yu Tu’s trusted friend and medical ally. He questions the danger of the treatment but supports Yu Tu’s choice.

Significant themes

The chapter contrasts Yu Tu’s violent former life with the tenderness he finds in domestic routines and love. It also explores sacrifice and the cost of freedom: Yu Tu is prepared to surrender his exceptional status and abilities for a quiet life with Xiaojiu. Their unspoken longing becomes mutual commitment, while Yu Tu’s decision to begin the drug treatment introduces a serious risk to that future.

Chapter Summary: “Memories (VIII)”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xiaojiu unexpectedly awakens as an Energy Master during a rainy night, forming a Diamond-grade Energy Crystal. However, Yu Tu discovers that Lu Xiaojiu’s black-panther origin has been damaged by his previous injuries.
• Because awakening with a damaged origin can drastically shorten an Energy Master’s lifespan, Yu Tu initially fears that Lu Xiaojiu has been given a death sentence. He ultimately chooses to use his own origin to repair Lu Xiaojiu’s, a process expected to take six months.
• Yu Tu’s hidden identity is exposed when agents of Emperor Lan Xiao arrive at his home on Polaris Star with gifts. Rather than fearing Yu Tu, Lu Xiaojiu reveals that he already knew the truth and affectionately accepts him.
• Lu Xiaojiu asks Yu Tu to give him a Partner Mark, but before Yu Tu can answer, Imperial warships appear overhead. Yu Tu leaves to confront Lan Xiao.
• Lan Xiao reveals that he discovered Yu Tu’s deception by destroying Zero and extracting its memories. He mocks Yu Tu for attempting to escape his control and for developing a personal weakness in Lu Xiaojiu.
• Lan Xiao orders Yu Tu to kill Lu Xiaojiu. To further manipulate him, he brings in Yun Tiange, who has been tortured, followed by Yun Baihe, who is being held captive.
• Yun Baihe offers himself in exchange for his younger brother and demands that Lan Xiao withdraw his forces from Skycloud Star. Lan Xiao rejects the bargain and uses Yun Baihe’s capture to torment Yu Tu.
• When Yu Tu attacks Lan Xiao, Lan Xiao easily cuts down his vines and repeats the order to kill Lu Xiaojiu. Yu Tu appears to submit, asking instead for five days before the order is carried out so that he can kill Lu Xiaojiu himself.
• Lan Xiao agrees and imprisons Yu Tu and Yun Baihe in separate Energy Lock Cages. In the dungeon, Yun Baihe asks Yu Tu to cremate and scatter his ashes if he dies. Yu Tu insists that Yun Baihe will survive and offers his own origin, but Yun Baihe refuses to live by consuming his friend’s life.

Character Developments

• Yu Tu: His attachment to Lu Xiaojiu becomes his strongest motivation. He risks his own life to repair Lu Xiaojiu’s damaged origin and is forced to confront the consequences of trying to live freely outside Lan Xiao’s control. Although he outwardly submits to Lan Xiao, his request for five days suggests he may be planning resistance or sacrifice.
• Lu Xiaojiu: His awakening establishes his power potential but also exposes a serious physical weakness. He proves emotionally mature and loyal by accepting Yu Tu’s true identity without fear. His request for a Partner Mark shows his desire for a permanent bond with Yu Tu.
• Lan Xiao: He is revealed as cruel, manipulative, and confident in his control over Yu Tu. He treats people as tools, destroys Zero, tortures Yun Tiange, and exploits the relationships of others to reinforce Yu Tu’s obedience.
• Yun Baihe: He remains calm and dignified despite being threatened. His willingness to sacrifice himself for Yun Tiange and his refusal to use Yu Tu’s origin demonstrate his selflessness, pride, and deep loyalty.
• Yun Tiange: Though injured and imprisoned, he tries to prevent Yun Baihe from sacrificing himself, showing strong devotion to his brother.
• Lu Xiaojiu and Yu Tu’s relationship: Their relationship shifts toward deeper trust and commitment, even as Lan Xiao attempts to use Lu Xiaojiu as leverage against Yu Tu.

Significant Themes

• Love and sacrifice: Yu Tu risks his lifespan for Lu Xiaojiu, while Yun Baihe offers his life for Yun Tiange. Both relationships contrast genuine sacrifice with Lan Xiao’s coercive manipulation.
• Freedom versus control: Yu Tu’s attempt to build a private life represents his desire to escape Lan Xiao’s “dog chain.” Lan Xiao’s response shows how authoritarian power seeks to control not only actions but also personal attachments and memories.
• Identity and acceptance: Yu Tu fears rejection once his true identity is revealed, but Lu Xiaojiu accepts him completely, emphasizing intimacy built on trust rather than reputation.
• Friendship and dignity: Yun Baihe refuses to survive through Yu Tu’s origin, regarding such survival as another form of bondage. His stance presents friendship as mutual respect rather than possession.
• Hope amid suffering: Yu Tu reflects on having briefly experienced sunlight, spring, and love, suggesting that even a short period of freedom can be meaningful despite the possibility of returning to “hell.”

Important Character Interactions

• Yu Tu discovers Lu Xiaojiu’s damaged origin and begins treating him with his own energy.
• Lu Xiaojiu reassures Yu Tu that he is not afraid of him and asks for a Partner Mark.
• Lan Xiao confronts Yu Tu, mocks his attachment to Lu Xiaojiu, and orders him to kill him.
• Yun Baihe attempts to trade himself for Yun Tiange, but Lan Xiao rejects the exchange to manipulate Yu Tu.
• In the dungeon, Yun Baihe and Yu Tu discuss death, sacrifice, and the meaning of true friendship.

Chapter Summary: “Memories”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Seven days after the previous events, Commander Yu Tu undergoes preparations for a Memory Overwrite at the Imperial Villa.
• Advanced Mechanist Gao Quan explains that the experimental Memory Overwrite Machine has a zero percent success rate and has previously left every test subject mentally incapacitated. The procedure requires large steel needles to be driven deep into the temples while the subject remains conscious.
• Yu Tu calmly accepts the procedure and even inserts one of the needles into his own head without hesitation. He also orders the activation to be delayed for five days.
• At the same time, Yun Baihe is imprisoned in a heavily guarded dungeon. Using blood that has fallen into cracks in the floor, Yu Tu causes vines to grow. Because the vines are plants rather than energy beings, they can bypass the Energy Lock Cage.
• The vines free Yun Baihe and carry him through the dungeon and into the main hall just as the machine reaches its required waiting stage.
• Yu Tu uses a vine formed from his finger to connect Yun Baihe’s Origin Essence to the Memory Overwrite Machine. Yu Tu and Yun Baihe sign the agreement almost simultaneously, causing the system to begin the irreversible overwrite.
• Lan Xiao attempts to stop the process, but Gao Quan explains that interrupting it could destroy the machine’s only selected memory sequence. The overwrite completes successfully, though its actual activation is scheduled for five days later.

Character Developments

• Yu Tu demonstrates extraordinary endurance, self-control, and strategic foresight. He accepts immense physical pain in order to protect Yun Baihe and Skycloud Star, and he deliberately arranges for Yun Baihe to become the key to his memories.
• Yun Baihe proves resourceful and courageous by escaping imprisonment with Yu Tu’s assistance. He also accepts the painful role of becoming the person tied to Yu Tu’s memories.
• Lan Xiao becomes increasingly desperate and possessive. Although he is confident that the Memory Overwrite will restore Yu Tu as his loyal subordinate, he panics when Yun Baihe is made part of the process.
• Gao Quan is visibly horrified and uncertain, emphasizing the dangerous and experimental nature of the procedure. His warnings also reveal how abnormal Yu Tu’s physical and mental resilience is.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and selflessness: Yu Tu willingly gives up his memories and identity to ensure Yun Baihe’s survival and protect Skycloud Star.
• Memory and identity: The procedure raises the question of whether Yu Tu will remain the same person once his memories of Yun Baihe are erased.
• Freedom versus control: Lan Xiao seeks to restore Yu Tu as his obedient “dog,” while Yu Tu’s plan uses his own memories as a safeguard against Lan Xiao’s power.
• Friendship and loyalty: Yun Baihe and Yu Tu’s bond remains strong even as they prepare for separation and the possibility that Yu Tu will no longer recognize him.
• Political leverage: By linking Yun Baihe to Yu Tu’s sealed memories, Yu Tu ensures that Lan Xiao cannot kill Yun Baihe or destroy Skycloud Star without risking the loss of his control over Yu Tu.

Character Interactions

• Gao Quan repeatedly warns Lan Xiao and Yu Tu about the machine’s danger, but Yu Tu remains composed while Lan Xiao dismisses the concerns.
• Yu Tu and Yun Baihe coordinate silently and urgently during the escape, signing the Memory Overwrite agreement together.
• Lan Xiao confronts the consequences of Yu Tu’s plan and unsuccessfully demands that Gao Quan stop the machine.
• Before leaving, Yu Tu tells Yun Baihe not to seek him out and to pretend they are strangers in the future. Yun Baihe responds by promising that Yu Tu will always remain his dearest friend, even if Yu Tu forgets him.
• Yun Baihe openly condemns Lan Xiao’s tyranny, while Lan Xiao confidently insists that the future overwrite will return Yu Tu to his control.

Chapter Summary: “Memories (End)”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After Lan Xiao’s memories of Yu Tu have been overwritten, he dismisses Yu Tu as insignificant and orders him to return in five days.
• Yu Tu secretly approaches Yan Mei and asks him to help rescue Lu Xiaojiu from Polaris Star. Yan Mei agrees because of his hatred for Lan Xiao, while Yu Tu arranges for him to have enough time to escape.
• On Valentine’s Day, Yu Tu visits Lu Xiaojiu at his school with roses. Lu Xiaojiu is delighted, and the two return home together.
• Yu Tu spends the night with Lu Xiaojiu, behaving with unusual passion and tenderness. He then forms a Partner Mark with him, marking Lu Xiaojiu with White Vine and receiving the Black Panther Mark in return.
• At dawn, Yu Tu pretends that his relationship with Lu Xiaojiu was only temporary. Claiming that Lan Xiao has ordered Lu Xiaojiu’s death, he tells him that loyalty to Lan Xiao outweighs his love for him.
• Yu Tu seemingly attacks and kills Lu Xiaojiu by piercing his abdomen with vines. However, this is a deception: White Vine surrounds them and secretly repairs Lu Xiaojiu’s damaged Black Panther Origin Essence.
• The restoration costs Yu Tu an enormous amount of vitality, turning his black hair completely white. He burns the courtyard and carries Lu Xiaojiu away, intending to make Lan Xiao believe that Lu Xiaojiu has truly died.
• Yu Tu removes the flesh surrounding Lu Xiaojiu’s Partner Mark from his own body, hoping to conceal Lu Xiaojiu’s existence and protect him from Lan Xiao.
• Yu Tu returns early to Lan Xiao’s palace and openly challenges him. Because Lan Xiao’s Energy Crystal is embedded in Yu Tu’s body, Yu Tu cannot directly kill him; the vines recognize Lan Xiao as part of Yu Tu’s own system.
• In desperation, Yu Tu unleashes his vines against Lan Xiao and nearly destroys the imperial residence, killing almost three thousand Imperial Army soldiers. Yan Mei takes advantage of the chaos to escape in a spaceship.
• At the end of the battle, Yu Tu mutates as he approaches death. Lan Xiao explains that the Energy Crystal in Yu Tu’s neck is connected to him and prevents Yu Tu from killing him or dying freely.
• Lan Xiao forces Yu Tu into a deadly wager: he will shoot Yu Tu with eighteen arrows, and if Yu Tu survives, he must continue serving as Lan Xiao’s “dog” and nourishing the Energy Crystal. Yu Tu accepts because he has no other choice.
• Meanwhile, Lu Xiaojiu awakens on another planet among survivors from Planet Z7839. Believing that his former identity has died, he chooses a new name: Lu Mi.
• Although Lu Mi understands that Yu Tu appeared to betray and kill him, he cannot hate him. He resolves to remain hidden, watch over Yu Tu from afar, and love him for the rest of his life.

Character Developments

• Yu Tu: Reveals the depth of his love through a complex sacrifice. He deliberately wounds Lu Xiaojiu, restores his Origin Essence, erases evidence of their bond, and returns to face Lan Xiao alone. His white hair, mutation, and near-death state reflect the physical cost of protecting Lu Xiaojiu.
• Lu Xiaojiu/Lu Mi: Experiences profound emotional devastation after Yu Tu’s apparent betrayal but survives because of Yu Tu’s hidden rescue. His adoption of the name “Lu Mi” represents the death of his former identity and the beginning of a concealed life.
• Yan Mei: Moves from reluctant participant to active ally. His hatred of Lan Xiao motivates him to help Yu Tu, and he escapes during the destruction of the imperial residence.
• Lan Xiao: Maintains control over Yu Tu through the embedded Energy Crystal. His arrogance is shaken when Yu Tu demonstrates overwhelming power, but he ultimately reasserts control through the wager.

Significant Themes

• Love versus loyalty: Yu Tu claims loyalty to Lan Xiao is stronger than his love for Lu Xiaojiu, but his actions reveal that he is willing to destroy himself to save Lu Xiaojiu.
• Sacrifice and protection: Yu Tu protects Lu Xiaojiu by making him believe he has been abandoned and killed, accepting that Lu Xiaojiu may hate him or live without knowing the truth.
• Identity and rebirth: Lu Xiaojiu’s renaming as Lu Mi symbolizes the loss of his former life and the creation of a new identity after trauma.
• Control and enslavement: The Energy Crystal represents Lan Xiao’s physical and psychological control over Yu Tu, making escape nearly impossible.
• Memory and emotional truth: Even when memories are erased or identities are changed, love persists through instinct, sacrifice, and emotional attachment.

Important Character Interactions

• Yu Tu and Yan Mei: Yu Tu appeals to Yan Mei’s hatred of Lan Xiao to secure his help in rescuing Lu Xiaojiu.
• Yu Tu and Lu Xiaojiu: Their Valentine’s Day reunion becomes a final moment of intimacy and emotional honesty before Yu Tu stages Lu Xiaojiu’s death.
• Yu Tu and Lan Xiao: Their confrontation exposes the limits of Yu Tu’s power and the extent of Lan Xiao’s control. Yu Tu attacks Lan Xiao despite knowing he cannot kill him.
• Lu Mi and the survivors: The survivors help him establish a new identity, unknowingly assisting in his transition away from Lu Xiaojiu.
• Lu Mi and Yu Tu, despite their separation: Lu Mi continues to love Yu Tu from a distance, interpreting Yu Tu’s apparent betrayal not as proof of hatred but as something he cannot bring himself to resent.