Arc 1The Red Thread in the Woods

Pei Yubai joined a travel livestream in Cloud-Hidden Town, where he repeatedly encountered the mysterious Qiguan Yuan and grew drawn to him. After Qiguan Yuan said he would soon leave to meet an old acquaintance, Pei Yubai went alone into the woods at dawn.

Chapters 1–2525 summaries

Arc 2The Village Above the Clouds

Pei Yubai and Qiguan Yuan reunited in the Village Above the Clouds, where Qiguan Yuan joined the filming and grew closer to Pei Yubai while investigating Ji Shiyu and Jiang Wantang’s tangled fate. The arc ended with Pei Yubai waking beside Qiguan Yuan and discovering fox ears on his head.

Chapters 26–5025 summaries

Arc 3Threads Across the Distance

Qiguan Yuan and Pei Yubai became boyfriends as Qiguan Yuan mended Ji Shiyu and Jiang Wantang’s bond, then Qiguan Yuan left the show and returned to Yue Lao Temple. After learning Pei Yubai was Xiu Yun Yin, Qiguan Yuan waited at home until Pei Yubai followed their red thread to find him.

Chapters 51–7525 summaries

Arc 4Red Threads and Reunion

After recovering his memories, Qiguan Yuan reunited with Pei Yubai and joined him on a livestreamed variety show, where their relationship became public and Pei Yubai arranged his identity papers. As Qiguan Yuan settled into Pei Yubai’s world, he saved Zhen Wei by severing her Thread of Fate and appeared with Pei Yubai in a livestream that drew millions of viewers.

Chapters 76–10025 summaries

Arc 5The Red Cord Returns

Qiguan Yuan drew attention for defeating Go master Song Zhuangyi, rescued Chenchen from traffickers, and helped him reach a successful surgery and a new family. As Pei Yubai grew closer to Qiguan Yuan, Qiguan Yuan’s memories revealed his long bond with Xiu Yun Yin and his continuing search for him.

Chapters 101–12525 summaries

Arc 6The Desert Reunion

Qiguan Yuan joined Pei Yubai and the variety-show guests on a journey to the northwest, where he helped a local family and shared Xiu Yun Yin’s memories with Pei Yubai. Pei Yubai remembered their past and the two continued their trip together, leaving for more filming in the desert.

Chapters 126–15025 summaries

Arc 7Threads of Fate and Wedding Vows

Qiguan Yuan restored the power of marriage in the northwest, exposed Cidu Temple’s fraudulent rituals, and accepted Pei Yubai’s proposal. After they registered their marriage, Qiguan Yuan restored Pei Yubai’s divinity and memories as Xiu Yun Yin, and their long-awaited wedding began.

Chapters 151–17525 summaries