Chapter 894: I Who Exist for You 30

The Time Exchange fixed its target on Yixi, whose Fortune Value is unusually high and fluctuating compared to ordinary people.

After investigating, they discovered that Yixi and Xuyuchuan were actually a couple, marveling at how lucky the two were, and the Time Exchange also came up with the best way to recruit Yixi.

"Where is this? Who are you? What do you want to do?"

Yixi could hardly believe the scene he saw.

Just moments ago he only wanted to open the bedroom door, but stepping inside brought him to this strange place.

The people here wore strange attire, and unintelligible textual symbols flickered around them.

If not for the clear pain, Yixi would even suspect he was having a nightmare.

"Welcome to the Time Exchange."

Number One was very polite to him, and the members behind them were likewise, just as they were when they first recruited Xuyuchuan.

"Your recent doubts will be answered here; we are acting on your boyfriend's request, letting you see him one last time."

Upon hearing Xuyuchuan's name, Yixi's formerly wary expression changed drastically; he hurried forward a few steps, looking anxious.

"Have you seen Chuan Ge? What does 'seeing him one last time' mean? What happened to him?!"

Yixi had lost contact with Xuyuchuan for a long time; earlier, due to poor signal, he went to their home in person, but Xuyuchuan wasn't there.

If the disappearance had lasted any longer, he would have almost called the police.

"You'll know once you come in."

Number One signaled their subordinates to open the Main Gate of the A-number Research Hall.

They specially treated Xuyuchuan's corpse, infusing it with a bit of life value to maintain its final flicker of life.

But to prevent Xuyuchuan from leaking information recklessly, even the words spoken in that final flicker of life were controlled by them.

Under the behind-the-scenes control of Number Two, Xuyuchuan blamed their death on Jin Chen, and also explained to Yixi Jin Chen's origin, as well as their own relationship with the Time Exchange.

Throughout the entire speech, Xuyuchuan's expression and movements showed no abnormality.

Yixi also didn't realize that the person he was speaking to was already a corpse that had been dead for two days.

Upon learning the "truth," Yixi was extremely angry.

He knelt beside the bed, weeping bitterly, watching Xuyuchuan utter their last words before collapsing, then rapidly turning cold and stiff to the naked eye.

The Time Exchange staff gathered around the bed, heads bowed in silent mourning.

"We're sorry; we used every means possible, but we couldn't save him."

At this moment, Number One's tone carried a feigned sorrow, putting on a full display of friendliness.

Yixi was thus persuaded, hardly hesitating before agreeing to cooperate with them.

He swore over Xuyuchuan's corpse, "Chuan Ge… rest assured, I will help you take revenge, I will kill Jin Chen, and also that monster Yishen."

Yixi believed that the source of all evil was Yishen; without Yishen's existence, the later tragedies would not have occurred.

From this moment on, Yixi's resentment toward their own biological brother transformed into overwhelming killing intent.

Number One was very pleased with his state.

For humanity, only when hatred is intense enough does it provide strong support and belief.

This is their conclusion after centuries of observation.

They hope this time will be flawless.

"Our Section Chief has something to say to you."

Number One gestured toward him with an outstretched hand, "By the way, let me introduce you to the Time Exchange's plan."

Yixi met with the Section Chief; after just a few minutes of talk, they were brought to the Fortune Value measuring device.

The Section Chief looked formidable and imposing; Yixi instinctively dared not resist, and though they were still nervous, Number One's gentle tone eased their tension.

He did not see the Section Chief and Number One exchange glances.

"Your Fortune Value is extremely high, making you a highly qualified partner."

The Section Chief finally gave Yixi an affirming smile, "We will find a way, through converting your Fortune Value, to seal Jin Chen back inside the book."

"But we need your cooperation."

Yixi: "What do I need to do?"

Number One: "The scheme humans often use— the Scheme of Sowing Discord."

"You need to cooperate with us, using the Scheme of Sowing Discord to separate Yishen and Jin Chen, acting separately to defeat them one by one."

——

December 25th of the lunar calendar, five days before the New Year.

The thawing of frozen ice left the entire city shrouded in cold, with bleak winds and overcast skies, yet people's enthusiasm for the New Year remained undiminished.

On the street, vendors hawked New Year goods; the warm breath rising from speech dispelled the chill, and in the cozy atmosphere, the lively, intense New Year seemed to be arriving just like that.

That day, Jin Chen received a strange letter.

It was from someone they had met only a few times in total, yet whose grudge ran deep—the protagonist, Yixi, who had suffered.

The astonishing part was that Yixi actually claimed to know the secret of the Flower Farewell Tree.

After Jin Chen and Yishen discussed it, they still decided to go out and meet that person.

Western restaurant.

Yixi completely changed their previous hostility toward Jin Chen, showing no sign of grief over their boyfriend's death, and became entirely gentle and calm.

Seeing Jin Chen enter the private room, Yixi curled his lips and gestured with a hand for them to sit opposite.

Jin Chen found it strange, glancing at him again and again.

What's wrong with this person?

They lacked his wife's demeanor, yet copied her clothing style, stubbornly making themselves into a neither-here-nor-there mess.

"How do you know about the Flower Farewell Tree?"

Jin Chen sat down, didn't even drink water, and went straight to the point.

"Don't be anxious, I will definitely tell you."

Yixi poured him a cup of red wine, handed it over personally, also took a cup for herself, drank two sips, then spoke with a smile.

"Perhaps you can guess, the Time Exchange has already recruited me, and I am cooperating with them."

Jin Chen hummed, "And then?"

Can't say hurry up! I'm in a rush! I still have to go home and put up couplets with my wife!

Yixi: "But when they were introducing the transaction details, I unexpectedly learned some other things."

"The Time Exchange killed Xuyuchuan; I cannot ignore it, so... I want to cooperate with you."

Jin Chen: "I don't want to."

The response came very quickly, without a hint of hesitation.

"If you really want to avenge Xuyuchuan, my advice is to grab a knife and go fight them head-on."

Jin Chen is still very good at coming up with nasty tricks.

Yixi: "......"

He almost couldn't continue the conversation.

It took a full five seconds to adjust his expression, forcing out a faint smile.

"Don't rush to refuse; I will also provide you with information about the Flower Speech Tree, all of which are confidential files hidden inside the Time Exchange."

While the two were talking, the Time Exchange's special recording device had already captured the video and audio.

Unfortunately, 0731 was busy going to get an extra meal.

After obtaining the video, Number One immediately had his subordinates alter the video content; in the new video presented, Jin Chen and Yixi appear to be chatting happily.

In their conversation, words like Time Exchange kept appearing throughout.

"Very good."

Number One watched the video, was very satisfied, used life points to alter his appearance as a disguise, and headed to the residential area where Yishen lives.