Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

Li Lingyuan stood in the light emanating from the mysterious formation, looking at the weakened Xiao Yi. The pain in her heart surged like a surging tide, nearly drowning her. Although the formation temporarily stabilized the chaos of time and space and brought Xiao Yi a moment of peace, she knew it was only a temporary solution.

The old man's words echoed in her ears, the solemn warning like a hammer, hammering at her conscience. She knew that as a time traveler, every moment she lingered dragged both worlds deeper into a dangerous abyss. Xiao Yi's poisoning was only the tip of the iceberg caused by the distortion of time and space. If not corrected in time, the entire world would face catastrophe. And her modern world would be plunged into endless chaos by her willfulness, and her family and friends might suffer unimaginable misfortune.

However, the sweet memories of her time with Xiao Yi flashed through her mind, making her feel even more conflicted.

She remembered her first encounter with Xiao Yi, in a spring garden awash with blossoms. She was being harassed by a group of thugs, and in her panic, Xiao Yi appeared like a god descending from the sky, clad in white robes as white as snow, his sharp brows and eyes radiating a cold and resolute spirit. He wielded a longsword, and wherever it struck, the thugs fled in panic. His eyes, filled with concern and tenderness, whispered, "Miss, are you hurt?" Li Lingyuan looked up at him, the sunlight streaming down his body, outlining his tall figure. At that moment, ripples welled up in her heart.

And then there was the Lantern Festival. The lanterns in the market were ablaze, like stars falling upon the earth. Xiao Yi held her hand as they weaved through the bustling crowd. They guessed lantern riddles together. Xiao Yi, with his quick wit, easily solved every one. When she cheered with joy after guessing a difficult riddle, Xiao Yi looked at her lovingly, pulled out an exquisite jade hairpin from his bosom, and gently inserted it into her hair. He smiled and said, "This jade hairpin suits you perfectly. Consider it a reward for you." The hairpin radiated a warm glow in the light of the lanterns, just like their love, quietly growing.

They had played together by the stream on summer days. The clear water gurgled gently. Xiao Yi rolled up his trouser legs and stepped into the water, the splash soaking his clothes. He bent down and groped in the stream. Soon, he pulled out a round stone and handed it to Li Lingyuan: "Lingyuan, look at this stone. The pattern on it resembles a blooming flower. I'm giving it to you." Li Lingyuan took the stone and saw the childlike smile on Xiao Yi's face, his heart filled with joy. They splashed water on each other in the stream, their laughter echoing throughout the valley.

On the rooftop on an autumn night, they lay side by side, gazing up at the vast starry sky. Xiao Yi pointed at the constellations and recounted ancient and mysterious legends to her. A gentle breeze blew, bringing a touch of coolness. Xiao Yi gently pulled her into his arms, warming her with his body heat. Li Lingyuan leaned against his chest, listening to his steady heartbeat. She felt that everything in the world was so beautiful, and she only wished that time could stand still at this moment.

On a snowy winter day, they built a snowman in the courtyard. Xiao Yi rolled a large snowball to form the snowman's body, while Li Lingyuan meticulously carved its face. Xiao Yi looked at her red nose, and lovingly held her hand, breathing on her to keep her warm. "Don't get cold. If you get cold, I'll be heartbroken."

These memories are like shining pearls, embedded in her heart, becoming the most precious treasures in her life. But now, she has to make an extremely difficult choice between love and responsibility.

On countless sleepless nights, Li Lingyuan's heart was torn between love and responsibility. She recalled every detail of her acquaintance with Xiao Yi, the joyful times they shared, the thrilling moments of life and death, each image piercing her heart like a sharp sword. She loved Xiao Yi so deeply; his gentleness, his bravery, his deep affection had long become an indispensable part of her life. Leaving him was like tearing her soul apart, a pain unspeakable.

However, every time she saw the strange light in the sky caused by the distortion of time and space, and felt the slight tremor of the earth, she could not escape the realization that the responsibility she carried was too heavy. She could not let countless innocent lives fall into despair because of her personal feelings.

Xiao Yi also noticed Li Lingyuan's inner torment. Although he didn't want to be separated from her, he couldn't bear to see her in such pain, and he didn't want the world to be destroyed because of him.

"Lingyuan, if returning to the modern world is your final decision, I will respect it," Xiao Yi said softly, suppressing the grief in his heart. His eyes were filled with reluctance and attachment, but more of it was understanding and support for Li Lingyuan.

Li Lingyuan burst into tears. She held Xiao Yi's hand tightly and said, "Xiao Yi, I don't want to leave you, but I have no choice. I must try to repair everything, even if the price is to be separated from you for a thousand years."

The moment she made the decision, Li Lingyuan felt her heart freeze. She knew this departure would be a farewell forever. Everything from this era would become the most precious yet painful memory in her heart.

The old man reappeared. He looked at Li Lingyuan with a flicker of approval in his eyes. "Girl, it's not easy for you to make such a decision. But you must know that once you return to the modern era, your connection with this world will be severed, and all your memories of this place may be sealed. Have you thought about it?"

Li Lingyuan felt a pang in her heart, but she nodded firmly: "I have made up my mind. As long as I can save Xiao Yi and restore peace in both worlds, I am willing to endure anything."

The old man fell silent, forming hand seals with his hands, and began to cast a spell to send Li Lingyuan back to the modern era. Li Lingyuan looked at Xiao Yi, tears blurring her vision. She wanted to etch his face deeply into her heart. Even if the memory was sealed, this love would never fade.

With a flash of bright light, Li Lingyuan disappeared from this ancient world. When she opened her eyes again, she found herself back in the modern world.

Surrounded by familiar streets, buildings, and people, nothing seemed to have changed. Yet, she felt a sense of emptiness within her heart, a profound sense of loss. She tried to recall her past, but her memories were hazy, as if shrouded by a thick fog. She remembered only a deeply moving love affair in another world, a deeply beloved person, but she could not recall the specific details.

Li Lingyuan began her modern life anew, working, studying, and spending time with friends as usual. But in the dead of night, she would stare blankly at the sky, a sense of inexplicable melancholy filling her heart. She wondered if Xiao Yi in that world had recovered, or if the order of time and space had returned to normal. Those questions and concerns she once held were buried deep within her heart, becoming an unspeakable secret.

As the days passed, Li Lingyuan gradually accustomed herself to the pace of modern life, but the emptiness within her heart remained. Occasionally, she would dream of vague ancient scenes, a figure waving at her from afar, only to be startled awake when she approached. She knew that this millennium-long experience had become an indelible mark on her life. Even though the memory was hazy, the emotion still lingered deep within her.

In the ancient world, after Li Lingyuan's departure, Xiao Yi returned daily to the places they had once visited together. Gazing at the familiar landscape, he recalled every moment they had shared, his heart flooded with longing. He knew Li Lingyuan had made this decision to save him, to save both worlds. He silently endured the longing and loneliness, diligently nursing his health, hoping that one day, the order of time and space would be truly restored. Even if he and Li Lingyuan were separated by a thousand years, he was willing to wait for the slim chance of a reunion.

By chance, Xiao Yi learns of a mysterious island far away in the ocean. The island may hold a magical herb that can completely cure him, and may also hold a method to restore the order of time and space. Although he knows the journey will be fraught with danger, he resolutely embarks on a sea voyage to find the island in order to reunite with Li Lingyuan.

At sea, he encountered strong winds and huge waves, pirate attacks, and various mysterious sea beasts. His ship was damaged many times and almost sank to the bottom of the sea, but he relied on his tenacious perseverance and his longing for Li Lingyuan to escape danger time and time again.

Finally, he reached the fairy island. It was filled with strange mists and teeming with unknown dangers. Xiao Yi carefully explored the island, searching for the magical herb and clues to restoring the order of time and space.

Deep within the island, he discovered an ancient temple. Carved with runes and patterns pertaining to the mysteries of time, space, and life, Xiao Yi felt overjoyed and studied these runes and patterns day and night, hoping to find a way to heal himself and repair time and space.

After a long period of research and exploration, Xiao Yi finally comprehended an ancient secret technique. This secret technique required him to pay a huge price and use his own life force as a guide to restore a small part of the order of time and space.

Xiao Yi decided to use this secret technique without hesitation. He knew that this might be his only chance to reunite with Li Lingyuan, and he would do it even if it cost him his life.

As he unleashed his secret technique, a dazzling light surged from his body, charging towards the sky. Space and time began to tremble slightly, and some of the chaotic phenomena gradually disappeared. However, Xiao Yi's body also grew weaker, his vitality gradually fading.

In that moment, Li Lingyuan, living in the modern world, felt a sudden pang of pain in her heart. She didn't know why, but an inexplicable sadness welled up in her. She looked up at the sky, a surge of longing welling up in her heart, as if something important was slipping away from her.

Before Xiao Yi exhausted his last bit of life force, he saw Li Lingyuan's smile. He smiled and said silently in his heart, "Lingyuan, I hope we can meet again..."

With Xiao Yi's fall, the light on the fairy island gradually faded. Although the order of time and space had been restored to a certain extent, a thousand years still separated him and Li Lingyuan. Their love, in this millennium of time and space, became a poignant and moving legend, waiting for another twist of fate. Perhaps one day, a miracle would happen, and they would be able to cross this thousand-year distance and embrace each other again.