Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

Heartbroken, Xiao Yi emerged from the valley of shattered hope, each step weighing a thousand pounds. But he knew he couldn't stop until Li Lingyuan's whereabouts remained. He returned to the ruined capital, combing through the rubble, searching every corner he'd overlooked.

He once again entered the palace, along the corridors where they had once strolled together, carefully examining every brick and stone, hoping to find a hidden compartment or secret passage. In Li Lingyuan's study, he searched through every ancient book, searching for any words or special marks she had left behind. However, all was in vain. The palace was filled with only a deathly silence, his anxious search in vain.

Xiao Yi then turned his gaze outside the city. He surveyed the villages surrounding the capital, questioning every surviving resident. In one small village, an old man recalled seeing a group of unidentified men escorting a noble woman southeast on the day the city fell. Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi pursued them southeast without hesitation.

Along the way, he slept in the open air, traveling day and night. He traversed dense forests, thorns scratching his skin without noticing; he crossed turbulent rivers, the icy water nearly freezing his body, yet he never flinched. In every town he reached, he inquired about the whereabouts of Li Lingyuan in inns, taverns, markets, and other crowded places, posting portraits of him and promising a generous reward for any clues.

In a larger city, his actions caught the attention of a local official. Moved by Xiao Yi's deep affection and perseverance, the official not only provided him with shelter and food but also assisted him in a massive search throughout the city. They searched every mansion, estate, temple, and even abandoned warehouses and cellars. But to their dismay, they still found no sign of Li Lingyuan.

Undeterred, Xiao Yi thanked the officials and continued his journey. He arrived at the edge of a vast desert, where someone had told him they had seen a similar group entering. Gazing at the vast expanse of yellow sand, Xiao Yi plunged into it without hesitation. The desert environment was extremely harsh. During the day, the sun scorched and the heat was unbearable. His water supply quickly ran out, his lips chapped and his throat parched. At night, the cold was biting, and he could only huddle in the sand, relying on his own body heat to stay warm. The wind howled, and sandstorms were frequent, often burying him beneath the sand, and each time he had to struggle with all his might to escape.

After arduously traversing the desert for several days, he finally discovered an oasis. There, he encountered a caravan. The caravan members told him they had seen a woman in ornate attire, accompanied by several guards, near an ancient ruin deep in the desert. Hope welled up in Xiao Yi, and he pleaded with the caravan to take him to the ruins. Seeing his persistence, the caravan leader agreed.

When they arrived at the ruins, Xiao Yi searched everywhere but found only traces of a struggle and several bodies. He carefully examined the bodies and realized they were not Li Lingyuan or her guards. This only made him even more worried. What had happened to Li Lingyuan? Why had the fight occurred there?

Xiao Yi continued to expand his search area in the desert. His strength gradually depleted, and his body grew weaker and weaker. But whenever he wanted to give up, Li Lingyuan's smile would appear in his mind, giving him the strength to persevere.

Finally, he emerged from the desert and arrived at a prosperous water town south of the Yangtze River. Far from the war-torn north, this place was filled with small bridges, flowing water, pavilions, and towers, where the people lived and worked in peace and contentment. Xiao Yi posted portraits in the streets and alleys of the water town and inquired about the situation. A boatman told him that he had seen a woman sailing upstream with a group of mysterious people. Xiao Yi immediately rented a boat and followed them along the river.

During his days on the river, he endured many storms and his boat encountered danger many times. But he always kept a close eye on the river, not letting go of any suspicious boat. However, as the river became more and more turbulent, his pursuit was once again blocked.

Xiao Yi abandoned his boat and disembarked, continuing his search along the mountain path that bordered the river. He heard of a female hermit residing on a misty peak. He trudged to the summit and encountered her. Her gaze was profound, as if she could see through everything. Xiao Yi eagerly inquired about Li Lingyuan's whereabouts, but she simply shook her head and said, "Fate is unpredictable. Everything in the world has its destiny. Why are you so obsessed?"

Xiao Yi answered firmly: "My love for her is stronger than gold, and we will be together through life and death. If I can't find her, I will never be at peace in my life." Seeing how determined he was, the female hermit sighed slightly, but said no more.

After bidding farewell to the hermit, Xiao Yi continued his search across the landscape. He passed through countless villages, towns, forests, and rivers, his footprints covering the entire land, but Li Lingyuan remained unseen, like a stone sinking into the sea, with no trace left.

As time passed, Xiao Yi's body and spirit were under immense strain. His face grew increasingly haggard, but his eyes always shone with determination. In the dead of night, he would often express his longing and worry for Li Lingyuan to the bright moon. He believed that as long as he didn't give up, fate would one day bring them together again.

By chance, he learned that a mysterious organization in a remote borderland was frequently involved in kidnappings. Xiao Yi's mind raced, suspecting that Li Lingyuan might have been abducted by this organization. So, he resolutely embarked on a long journey to the border.

In the borderlands, the situation is complex, with various forces intertwined. Xiao Yi carefully navigates the situation, searching for the whereabouts of the mysterious organization. He ventures into dangerous areas, encounters various dangerous individuals, and nearly loses his life many times. However, he relies on his wisdom and courage to overcome danger time and time again.

Finally, he found the lair of the mysterious organization. He rushed in recklessly and engaged in a fierce fight with the members of the organization. During the fight, he shouted Li Lingyuan's name, hoping to get her response. However, after searching the entire lair, he found that Li Lingyuan was not there.

Xiao Yi collapsed to the ground, despair surging in his heart like a tide. He didn't know where else he could look, nor how many hardships he would have to endure before he could find her. But he knew he couldn't give up. Even if there was only a glimmer of hope, he would continue to pursue her. Because, in his heart, Li Lingyuan was his everything, the lover he would protect through thousands of years. In this endless search, he savored loneliness and despair alone, but he held on to the eternal flame of love in his heart, waiting for a turn in fate, waiting for the moment to reunite with his lover. No matter when that day came, he was willing to wait forever.