This Character is Suspected of Cheating! [Unlimited Flow]

He Yu was wearing the Ice Beast coat. The fluffy snow-white fur made his jade-like face look even more delicate. He had just been struck by lightning, and although the Ice Beast coat had resisted 99% of it, the remaining 1% had still reached him.

His physical condition was too poor. That one percent alone was enough to leave him pale, making him look even thinner and weaker.

Standing between the tall Wanrenzhan and Zhen Xing, the contrast with their sturdy physiques only made his "fragility" stand out even more.

Yet it was precisely this frail-looking person who, with cold eyes and a calm voice, instantly drew everyone's attention when he spoke.

Including the devil.

The countless vines flying through the sky suddenly stopped attacking, as though someone had pressed pause. The dry vines crisscrossed one another like dead branches.

Black mist slowly seeped from the vines still wrapped around the Life Tree. Strands of black energy intertwined into a humanoid figure standing upon the brown, withered vines.

The black mist drifted vaguely, while a pair of water-blue eyes remained clear.

"What did you do?" The water-blue eyes looked at He Yu, his voice hoarse.

He Yu calmly met his gaze.

"Nothing. I merely guessed some information and prevented you from getting your way."

Eugene and Duan Yuchen exchanged glances, both seeing gravity in the other's eyes.

—He Yu had already figured out the devil's secret?

Why had they seen nothing at all?

Zhen Xing was equally surprised. After He Yu spoke, he turned his head toward him. He remained silent, but his eyes were thoughtful.

What had He Yu already done?

Had he deliberately paired enemies together so none of them could develop any affection points?

As if thinking of something, Zhen Xing abruptly looked toward the shadow, and then a slight smile appeared on his lips.

As expected of He Yu!

The shadow flickered.

"You know what I want?"

He Yu nodded.

"Not at first. But I like going against the grain. The world's rules wanted people with feelings for each other to be together, so I gave them a push and made people without feelings become couples instead."

The vines trembled slightly, as though uncertain whether they were angry or shocked.

[Bullet Screen: "Damn! He Yu really is God He Yu. Nobody can compare to that brain."]

[Bullet Screen: "Not everyone is as smart as him. Going against the rules the moment he entered the instance."]

[Bullet Screen: "Not just going against them. I've realized God He Yu has his own style. Entering the instance knowing nothing, he immediately started doing the opposite, slowly probing for clues until he completely seized victory."]

[Bullet Screen: "As expected of you, He Yu!"]

Gedai stared at He Yu, his eyes filled with wariness.

—He had thought He Yu had grouped them together simply to torment them. But now it seemed he'd underestimated him.

This guy truly never made unnecessary arrangements.

It was enough to make people lose the desire to resist.

Beside him, Wanrenzhan muttered quietly:

"Can you at least tell us in advance next time you do something like this?!"

He always waited until he was eighty percent sure before saying anything, and some things he wouldn't reveal even with eighty percent certainty!

It left everyone completely unprepared.

Ignoring everyone's reactions, He Yu simply stared at the shadow.

The water-blue eyes remained unreadable.

His hoarse, low voice sounded again.

"Why didn't you say it yesterday?"

He Yu spread his hands.

"Because yesterday you didn't want to cooperate with me. You were trying to save the Life Tree in your own way. You thought I couldn't help you, and you didn't want to be controlled by me."

But—

Who could refuse him?

He smiled, his eyes curving. It was as though the dark cave itself brightened.

"Besides, I wasn't planning to cooperate with you yesterday. My unrequited love for you only brought you out to ask some questions. There were still many things I wasn't sure about. Until today."

"The reason Love Planet is called Love Planet wasn't because of your rules, nor because of your appearance."

"Love Planet was always meant to be called Love Planet."

Zhen Xing and the others' pupils shrank.

They suddenly understood.

If the devil was a later arrival, then originally there had been a connection between Love Planet and the Life Tree!

He Yu's eyes were deep as he spoke firmly:

"The Life Tree doesn't require nutrients from the soil."

"What it needs is the affection points generated between the people of Love Planet—a special form of energy."

The water-blue eyes changed.

For the first time, emotions became visible.

Everyone clearly saw the shock in his eyes.

—He Yu's guess sounded absurd.

But it was obviously correct.

The Life Tree was just that unique.

Being forced into He Yu's pace made the shadow unhappy. His eyes quickly returned to calm.

"So what if you guessed correctly? Why should I cooperate with you?"

He Yu raised a slender finger and pointed at the Life Tree.

"Because you and the Life Tree are dying."

He turned and looked at the others around him. Smiling, his voice carried undeniable authority and command.

"Gedai and Qiong, fall in love."

"Eugene and Zhen Xing, fall in love."

"Siya and Wanrenzhan, fall in love."

"Bo Jingshan and Duan Yuchen, fall in love."

Everyone: "!!!"

—What the hell kind of arrangement was this?!

Yesterday's couples had been enemies.

Today's arrangements were equally unfriendly!

How was this any different?!

...

He Yu tilted his head.

"Let me guess one more thing. Why are the affection points produced by the nine of us enough to keep you alive?"

"The only thing we nine have in common is strength."

"In other words, the stronger the person, the more useful their affection points are to the Life Tree."

"You thought we were enough, so you didn't consider cooperating with me."

"Am I right?"

The water-blue eyes simply stared at him.

Silence.

Which meant—

No denial.

He Yu stroked his chin.

"Unfortunately, you overlooked one thing. They're all resentful couples."

"They haven't generated a single affection point."

"And every second, you're consuming the Life Tree's remaining vitality."

...

"Do you know why I arranged these four couples like this?"

He smiled maliciously.

"Because twenty-four hours from now, you still won't receive a single affection point."

Everyone: "..."

He Yu really was fearless.

Sure enough, the shadow flew into a rage. A withered vine shot toward He Yu's throat.

He raised his hand.

He had no intention of blocking the attack.

Instead, he merely placed his fingers on the incoming vine.

Warm skin touched rough bark.

The vine unconsciously stopped.

Confusion flashed across the water-blue eyes.

—Why didn't he want to attack this human?

—This human was trying to kill him. Why couldn't he strike?

He Yu's fingers rested lightly upon the vine.

Feeling its rough, lifeless surface, he calmly said:

"Today, you can't obtain affection points from them."

"And the Life Tree won't last much longer."

"Withered Vine."

"Will you cooperate?"

From "Mr. Devil" to "Withered Vine."

He Yu had completely seized both the rhythm and the initiative.

After a long silence, the devil asked:

"How do you want to cooperate? What method do you have?"

He Yu smiled brightly.

Whenever he smiled, he was dazzling.

Even his voice became °• N 𝑜 v 𝑒 l i g h t •° intoxicating.

"The moment you were born, the Life Tree began to wither."

"You yourself are a plunderer."

"You established Love Planet's rules and made people fall in love, trying to create affection energy to sustain the Life Tree."

"But five hundred years have already proven that path doesn't work."

"So, Withered Vine."

"Don't you want to become a provider instead of a plunderer?"

[Bullet Screen: "Damn! That smile and tone... I feel like he's starting another scheme!"]

[Bullet Screen: "My back suddenly feels cold..."]

[Bullet Screen: "What is he planning?!"]

Wanrenzhan rubbed his arms.

Why had his hair suddenly stood on end?

Zhen Xing, Eugene, and the others looked at the devil with sympathy.

Whatever He Yu was planning—

It was definitely nothing good.

The shadow froze.

"How do I become a provider?"

He Yu's voice was full of temptation.

"The stronger someone is, the more nourishing their affection points."

"On Love Planet..."

"Is there any lifeform stronger than you?"

The strongest existence on Love Planet was the devil himself.

If the devil produced affection points—

It would be enough to nourish the Life Tree.

He was stronger than all nine of them combined.

The devil: "!"

Everyone: "!!"

The audience: "!!!"

—He Yu actually wanted—

Actually wanted—

The devil who made the rules to fall from his pedestal and become part of the rules!

Damn.

How could he even think of something like that?!

...

He Yu blinked innocently.

"How will you know if you don't try?"

"Are you just going to sit there and wait to die?"

He gently patted the vine.

"My friend, the world is full of love."

"You can be full of love too."

His smile became compassionate.

He looked like a benevolent sage about to step on a lotus flower and emit golden light from his fingertips.

Everyone: "..."

—There was a sentence they really wanted to say.

...

After a long silence, the devil asked:

"Why do you want to cooperate with me?"

Strangely enough, he sounded nervous.

He Yu's smile remained unchanged.

"Because I enjoy helping vines."

"And I have a very favorable impression of you."

Everyone: "..."

Audience: "..."

—Why did those words sound so suspicious?

...

The shadow remained silent for a moment.

Then a withered vine emerged and wrapped around He Yu's waist, gently pulling him closer.

Black and white.

Extremely close.

Then, in a soft voice, the shadow said:

"Fall in love."

In his mind, the one cooperating with him was He Yu.

As for everyone else...

Oh.

Were there other people?

He Yu smiled.

"Fall in love."

"Boom—!"

The earth shook violently.

The underground cave collapsed.

Tree roots shifted as though something was being pushed upward.

In an instant, light flooded their world.

The Life Tree and the devil—

Had emerged from underground.

...

Countless pink bubbles filled the sky.

Rainbow bridges stretched across the heavens.

Fireworks exploded endlessly.

The vines lifted He Yu into the air so that he remained level with those water-blue eyes.

Only the two of them floated in the sky.

Fireworks bloomed overhead.

The entire world became pink.

Everyone: "???"

—Wasn't this a little too grand?

[Bullet Screen: "AHHHH! What a spectacle!"]

[Bullet Screen: "This is what dating the world's rules looks like?!"]

[Bullet Screen: "He Yu! As expected, even finding a partner means choosing the ruler of the world!!"]

...

Siya asked curiously:

"He Yu, if you and the devil are in love to generate affection points for the Life Tree..."

"Doesn't that mean you'll have to develop feelings for him?"

"Can you really fall in love with the devil?"

Wanrenzhan: "???"

His eyes widened.

He practically breathed fire.

Eugene rolled his eyes.

"Love between couples doesn't have to be equal."

"He Yu didn't even like me."

"How could he possibly like some pitch-black withered vine?"

Everyone: "..."

True.

Wanrenzhan stopped breathing fire.

His mood improved.

...

He Yu calmly walked toward the enormous stump.

"Taking care of my partner."

He arranged things naturally.

"Duan Yuchen, go carry the ashes over as fertilizer."

Duan Yuchen: "???"

Taking a deep breath, he still went.

After all, for the next twenty-nine days, he had to listen to He Yu.

He Yu continued:

"Gedai, untangle the intertwined vines."

"Siya and Qiong, water them."

"Zhen Xing and Eugene, prune away the completely dead vines."

"Bo Jingshan and Wanrenzhan, level the ground."

He had everyone running around in circles.

Meanwhile, standing beside the withered vines, He Yu reached out and touched them.

"Withered Vine, Devil."

"Neither name is very good."

"I'll give you a new name."

The vines remained motionless.

He Yu pondered seriously.

Then announced with complete sincerity:

"You'll be called..."

"Little Green."

Everyone: "??"

Audience: "???"

He Yu lowered his eyes.

"What do you think of the name?"

"Weak..." a feeble voice came from the vine.

Even while half-dead, he struggled to object.

He Yu nodded.

"Good, then it's decided."

"Little Green."

Everyone: "..."

Audience: "..."

Little Green: "???"

—I may not be human.

But I feel like you don't seem very human either.