Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

Li Lingyuan rushed back to Xiao Yi's residence with the precious antidote in her arms. Along the way, the image of Xiao Yi after recovery kept appearing in her mind. It was the image she longed for most in her heart, supporting her through countless hardships and dangers.

Upon returning to her residence, she didn't even bother to rest; she immediately set to work preparing the medicine for Xiao Yi. Watching the liquid simmer in the pot, her eyes were filled with anticipation, as if it were a miracle drug that could bring the dead back to life. When the liquid was ready, she carefully brought it to Xiao Yi's bedside, gently lifted him up, and fed him the medicine mouthful by mouthful.

"Xiao Yi, you will get better soon." Li Lingyuan's voice trembled slightly, with both excitement and nervousness.

In the first few days after taking the antidote, Xiao Yi's condition did improve significantly. His complexion gradually regained color, and he felt much more energetic than before, even able to sit up and chat with Li Lingyuan. This subtle change filled Li Lingyuan with joy. Believing Xiao Yi would soon recover, she stayed by his side day and night, caring for him meticulously, her heart filled with the relief and joy of having survived.

However, the good times didn't last. As time went on, Xiao Yi's recovery stalled. He remained weak, unable to walk, and his bodily functions were far from returning to normal. As Li Lingyuan watched Xiao Yi struggle to move, his joy gradually gave way to worry and confusion.

"Why is this happening? Is there something wrong with the antidote? Or am I missing something?" Li Lingyuan paced back and forth in the room, her brow furrowed. She carefully recalled the search for the antidote, turning over every detail in her mind, but she still couldn't find the answer.

In desperation, Li Lingyuan decided to go to the snowy mountains again to look for the mysterious old man. She believed that the old man must know the real reason why Xiao Yi could not recover, and only he could provide a solution.

Li Lingyuan once again set foot on the cold and mysterious snow-capped mountains. The mountain road was still rugged and difficult to walk on, and the cold wind was like a knife, cutting her skin, but the firm belief in her heart made her forget the fatigue and coldness of her body.

Finally, she found the cave the old man was in. When the old man saw her coming, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.

"Why did you come back?" the old man asked.

Li Lingyuan hurried forward and told the old man about Xiao Yi's condition in detail. Then he said, "Senior, I know you must be hiding some secrets from me. Please tell me, how can I make Xiao Yi truly healed?"

The old man was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Do you think that the antidote can completely solve the problem so easily? The secret behind this is far beyond your imagination. Deep in this snowy mountain, there is a rare treasure called the Ice Soul Snow Lotus. It contains a powerful force that is enough to dispel all cold poisons in the world. But to obtain it, one must pass many tests."

Li Lingyuan was delighted, thinking he saw hope, and quickly said, "Senior, no matter what the test is, I am willing to accept it."

The old man shook his head slightly and said, "This test is not easy. First, you must traverse a maze of illusions, where you will face your deepest fears and desires. If you are deceived by the illusions, you will be trapped forever. Only by strengthening your heart and remaining unmoved can you escape the maze."

Li Lingyuan took a deep breath and said firmly: "I'm not afraid. For Xiao Yi, I will definitely overcome it."

The old man led her to the entrance of the maze. As Li Lingyuan stepped into the maze, the surrounding scene changed instantly. She found herself in a bustling city, surrounded by people laughing and talking happily. Xiao Yi stood not far away, extending his hand to her with a gentle smile on his face.

"Lingyuan, we can finally be together and don't have to worry about anything anymore." Xiao Yi's voice sounded in her ears.

Li Lingyuan's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly realized it was an illusion. She gritted her teeth and turned in another direction. However, the illusion continued to follow her. One moment, it was a scene of her and Xiao Yi living happily together, the next, it was her family begging her to give up her search for the antidote.

Li Lingyuan's heart began to struggle, and her steps became heavy. But every time she wanted to give up, the image of Xiao Yi's serious illness would appear in her mind. His pale face and weak body made her cheer up again.

"All of this is fake. I can't be fooled." Li Lingyuan kept telling herself in her heart. She closed her eyes and walked forward step by step, relying on her love for Xiao Yi and her firm belief.

After an unknown amount of time, she finally felt the illusions around her gradually dissipate, and a path leading forward appeared before her. She successfully walked out of the maze and breathed a sigh of relief.

The old man standing in front nodded slightly and said, "You have passed the first level, but the next test is even more difficult. You must find a spirit pearl hidden in a crack in the glacier in this icy and snowy land. That spirit pearl is protected by powerful ice magic. If you are not careful, you will be frozen into an ice sculpture."

Li Lingyuan walked towards the glacier without hesitation. The glacier was riddled with cracks and bottomless, making every step dangerous. She walked cautiously on the glacier, searching for the trace of the spirit pearl.

Suddenly, she felt a strong chill. She looked up and saw a spiritual bead emitting a faint blue light floating above the glacier crack in front of her, surrounded by an ice-blue magic shield.

Li Lingyuan slowly approached the Lingzhu. When she reached out to touch the shield, a chilling force instantly spread throughout her body, causing her to shudder. She tried to break through the shield with her own strength, but it was incredibly strong, and her attack was like a stone sinking into the sea, with no effect at all.

Li Lingyuan didn't give up and began to think of other ways. She observed the surrounding environment and found that cold air was constantly pouring out of the cracks in the glacier. This cold air seemed to be the energy source of the shield.

So, she cast a spell, trying to guide the cold air to other places. After some effort, she finally succeeded in changing the direction of the cold air, and the power of the shield was weakened.

Li Lingyuan seized the opportunity and attacked again. This time, she successfully broke the shield and got the spirit pearl.

She brought the spirit pearl back to the old man. The old man took it, examined it carefully, and said, "You did well. But the last level is the most difficult test. You must fight me. If you can hold out against me for the time it takes to hold an incense stick, you will obtain the Ice Soul Snow Lotus."

Li Lingyuan was shocked. She knew the old man's strength was unfathomable. But for Xiao Yi, she had no intention of retreating.

"Senior, please take action." Li Lingyuan gripped the sword tightly in his hand, ready for battle.

The old man flicked his sleeve lightly, and a powerful force rushed towards Li Lingyuan. Li Lingyuan quickly dodged to the side, then swiftly counterattacked. She unleashed the strongest sword technique she had learned, and the sword shadows woven like a weave, attacking the old man.

The old man remained calm and easily neutralized her attacks. His moves seemed simple, but they contained infinite power, and every move made Li Lingyuan feel tremendous pressure.

Li Lingyuan kept adjusting her tactics, trying to find the old man's weakness, but the old man's defense was impenetrable and she could never break through.

As time went by, Li Lingyuan's strength gradually depleted. Her movements became slower and her breathing became faster.

Just when she was about to collapse, she suddenly thought of Xiao Yi, the good times they had spent together, and Xiao Yi's deep affection for her.

"I can't give up. For Xiao Yi, I must persevere." Li Lingyuan shouted in her heart. The fighting spirit in her eyes was rekindled, and her strength seemed to be restored at this moment.

She performed a sword technique that she had never used before, a move that combined her love for Xiao Yi and all her hopes.

The old man saw this move, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes. He took a step back, as if moved by Li Lingyuan's determination.

Just then, the time for one stick of incense was up.

Li Lingyuan breathed a sigh of relief, believing she had passed the test. However, the old man shook his head and said, "Although you possess unwavering faith and unwavering perseverance, you revealed a flaw during the battle. Your swordsmanship, while exquisite, lacks precise control of your strength. Therefore, you failed the test."

Li Lingyuan was struck by lightning. She couldn't believe that she had put in so much effort, but ultimately failed. Her heart was filled with despair and helplessness.

"Senior, please, give me another chance. I can't bear to see Xiao Yi suffer." Li Lingyuan knelt down in front of the old man and pleaded with tears.

The old man looked at her, a flicker of pity in his eyes, but soon returned to his indifference. "You only had one chance, and you didn't seize it. This is fate."

With that, the old man turned and walked back into the cave, leaving Li Lingyuan kneeling alone in the snow, her heart filled with regret and pain. She didn't know how to face Xiao Yi, or how to save his life. In this icy and snowy world, her world seemed to be plunged into endless darkness.