Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

Li Lingyuan returned from the snowy mountains, but the antidote she brought back failed to fully cure Xiao Yi. Her joy was instantly replaced by sorrow. As she agonized over Xiao Yi's condition, the words of the mysterious old man hung like a sword of Damocles, weighing heavily on her heart. The old man, realizing her identity as a time traveler, lamented the serious harm caused by her back-and-forth journeys between the two worlds and urged her to return to the present to restore order in time and space.

Li Lingyuan is caught in an unprecedented, agonizing decision. She knows the weight of this matter is immense: on one side is the modern world she once lived in, home to her family, friends, and everything familiar; on the other is her beloved Xiao Yi and this ancient world filled with memories and bonds. Every choice is like a slash of flesh at her heart, excruciating.

Although Xiao Yi was physically weak, he was a sensitive person and keenly aware of Li Lingyuan's abnormality. He saw her often in a daze, her eyes full of entanglement and pain, and he was extremely worried.

"Lingyuan, have you encountered any troubles? Why do you look so haggard?" Xiao Yi held Li Lingyuan's hand despite his sick body, his eyes full of concern and confusion.

Li Lingyuan looked at him, wanting to say something but stopping himself, and just forced a smile: "Xiao Yi, don't worry, I'm just a little tired."

However, Xiao Yi knew that things were not that simple. He secretly observed Li Lingyuan's every move, and saw that she frequently met with the old man and fell into deeper contemplation after returning, which made his doubts grow stronger.

When Li Lingyuan was out, Xiao Yi, despite his own discomfort, struggled to get up and quietly followed her. He saw Li Lingyuan go to the old man's residence. Although he could not hear the content of their conversation, from Li Lingyuan's painful expression and the old man's serious look, Xiao Yi guessed that something extremely serious must have happened.

After Li Lingyuan came back, Xiao Yi pretended not to know and pretended to be asleep at night. When Li Lingyuan thought he was asleep and was secretly crying beside the bed, Xiao Yi slowly opened his eyes and asked softly: "Lingyuan, is my illness making you feel embarrassed? Are you hiding something from me?"

Li Lingyuan was startled by his sudden question, tears instantly bursting out: "Xiao Yi, don't worry about it, just take care of yourself."

Xiao Yi sat up and gently wiped away her tears: "Lingyuan, we have been through so much, and we have been through life and death together. No matter what happens, you should not bear it alone. Tell me, maybe I can share it with you."

Li Lingyuan hesitated again and again, and finally slowly told the old man what he had said, including his identity as a time traveler, the impact of all this on his illness and the world as a whole, and the cruel choice.

Xiao Yi was shocked upon hearing this, but he quickly composed himself. He embraced Li Lingyuan and said gently, "Lingyuan, this isn't your fault. If my existence causes you so much pain and plunges the world into crisis, perhaps I shouldn't burden you."

Li Lingyuan shook his head desperately: "No, Xiao Yi, how can I abandon you? But I can't ignore the safety of both worlds."

Xiao Yi gently stroked her hair: "Lingyuan, I don't want to be a burden to you. If returning to the modern era can free you and save the world, then go ahead. I will pray for you in this life, and hope that you will be happy and healthy in your world."

Li Lingyuan looked at him and burst into tears: "Xiao Yi, how can I bear to abandon you? I love you, and this love makes me unable to give up easily."

A trace of pain and helplessness flashed across Xiao Yi's eyes, but he still pretended to be calm: "Ling Yuan, if our love is destined to be sacrificed, it is for a greater mission. Don't go against your conscience because of me."

Afterward, although Xiao Yi's health grew increasingly frail, he always appeared strong and open-minded in front of Li Lingyuan. He tried to infect Li Lingyuan with his optimism, so that she wouldn't suffer too much. However, every night alone, Xiao Yi gazed at the bright moon outside the window, his heart filled with reluctance and attachment to Li Lingyuan. He knew that their destinies might soon diverge, and that this love would become an eternal memory in his heart. No matter the outcome, he hoped that Li Lingyuan would make the right choice, even if it meant their separation forever.

But as the days passed, Xiao Yi's attachment to Li Lingyuan grew stronger. He began to realize that he could not bear to watch her leave, even if it was for the greater good of the world.

One day, Xiao Yi called Li Lingyuan to the bedside, held her hands, and looked at her firmly: "Lingyuan, I have changed my mind. I can't let you go. We must have another way."

Li Lingyuan looked at him in surprise: "Xiao Yi, you know what this means. If I don't go back, the order of time and space will continue to be chaotic, and this world and the modern world will fall into disaster."

Xiao Yi shook his head: "I don't care. I just know that without you, my life is meaningless. We've been through so much together, are we going to give up so easily?"

Li Lingyuan's eyes flickered with hesitation: "But, the old man said this is the only way. I can't ignore the lives of the people of the world for my own selfish desires."

Xiao Yi gently stroked her face: "Lingyuan, you are not a god, you are just a woman with flesh and blood, emotions and love. You have given so much to this world, why should you bear it all alone? We can find other solutions together, even if it is only a glimmer of hope."

Li Lingyuan fell into deep thought, and every word Xiao Yi said hit her heart. She wanted to stay with Xiao Yi forever, but she was always bound by responsibility and justice.

"But what can we do? The old man's words seem unquestionable. He knows so much about time and space." Li Lingyuan said helplessly.

Xiao Yi pondered for a moment and said, "We can go find the old man again and ask him in detail if there are any other possibilities. Alternatively, we can look for clues in ancient books and perhaps find a way to save me and restore the order of time and space."

Li Lingyuan looked at Xiao Yi's determined eyes, and hope was rekindled in his heart. "Xiao Yi, you're right. We can't just give up like this."

Since then, Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan began to explore everywhere. They visited the old man again, and although the old man still insisted that Li Lingyuan's return to the modern world was the best choice, they were not discouraged.

Then, they plunged into the ancient library, searching through the vast sea of ​​ancient books for records about time travel and special diseases, reading day and night, not missing any possible clues.

During this process, Xiao Yi's physical condition fluctuated, but he persevered. He knew that his persistence was one of the driving forces behind Li Lingyuan's continued progress.

Once, while flipping through an ancient book, Xiao Yi suddenly started coughing violently, and a mouthful of blood splattered on the pages. Li Lingyuan was heartbroken when he saw this and quickly stepped forward to support him.

"Xiao Yi, don't be too tired. Your health is important." Tears welled up in Li Lingyuan's eyes.

Xiao Yi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and smiled weakly: "Ling Yuan, I'm fine. As long as I can find a way, this little bit of suffering is nothing."

Li Lingyuan hugged Xiao Yi tightly and secretly swore in his heart that no matter what, he would face it with him and never give up.

As time went on, although they had not yet found a definitive solution, they discovered some new clues about the turbulence of time and space and the mysterious power in the process of exploration. These clues seemed to suggest that there was an ancient formation that might temporarily stabilize the order of time and space, buying them more time to find a complete solution.

Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan decided to use these clues to find the whereabouts of the mysterious formation. They embarked on a new journey, experiencing hardships along the way, but they always held each other's hands tightly.

On their way to find the formation, they encountered a sudden storm. The wind was howling, the rain was pouring, and the road became muddy and difficult to walk on.

Xiao Yi's body grew weaker under the assault of wind and rain, but he still held Li Lingyuan's hand tightly: "Lingyuan, don't be afraid. We will definitely make it through this."

Li Lingyuan nodded and used his own strength to shield Xiao Yi from the wind and rain. They supported each other and struggled forward in the storm.

Finally, they found some clues about the mysterious formation in an ancient cave. Based on these clues, they deduced that the formation might be located on the top of a distant mountain.

However, the road to the top of the mountain was full of thorns and obstacles. Steep mountain roads, precipitous cliffs and roaming wild beasts all became obstacles to their progress.

But Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan did not back down. With his tenacious perseverance and Li Lingyuan's help, Xiao Yi climbed to the top of the mountain step by step.

During the climb, Xiao Yi accidentally slipped and nearly fell off the cliff. Li Lingyuan was quick to pull him up with all his strength.

"Xiao Yi, be careful!" Li Lingyuan shouted loudly, his voice full of fear.

Xiao Yi steadied himself, looked at Li Lingyuan, and said affectionately: "Lingyuan, if it weren't for you, I would have given up long ago. It's you who gave me the strength to persevere."

Li Lingyuan was so moved that tears filled his eyes. They hugged each other tightly and continued to move towards their goal.

After countless hardships and dangers, they finally reached the top of the mountain and found the mysterious formation.

The formation exuded an ancient and mysterious aura, and was engraved with strange runes. Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan began to try to activate the formation according to the records in the ancient books.

However, activating the formation is not smooth sailing. It requires strong force and precise operation, and the slightest mistake may lead to catastrophic consequences.

Li Lingyuan concentrated her energy and injected her spiritual power into the formation, while Xiao Yi assisted her from the side, protecting her from outside interference.

At the critical moment, Xiao Yi suddenly felt a powerful force surging out of the formation and attacking Li Lingyuan. He rushed forward without hesitation and blocked the force with his body.

Xiao Yi was hit by the force, spitting blood and falling to the ground.

"Xiao Yi!" Li Lingyuan shouted his name in horror and hurried to his side.

Xiao Yi's face was pale, but he still looked at Li Lingyuan with a smile: "Lingyuan, don't worry about me. You must successfully activate the formation..."

Li Lingyuan burst into tears, she hugged Xiao Yi, her heart filled with pain and self-blame. But she knew that she couldn't give up now, she had to complete the activation of the formation.

Li Lingyuan suppressed his grief and returned to the formation, pouring all his strength into it.

Finally, with her efforts, the formation slowly started up, and a ray of light shot up into the sky, covering the entire mountain.

The chaos of time and space seemed to be alleviated to a certain extent, and Xiao Yi's body was temporarily stabilized.

Li Lingyuan stayed by Xiao Yi's side, watching his gradually calm face, praying silently in his heart, hoping that this was just the beginning, and that they could find a way to completely solve the problem, so that both worlds could return to peace, and their love could continue in this thousand-year river of time and space.