Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

Xiao Yi frantically searched for Li Lingyuan's trace in the vast world. Like a tireless traveler, he crossed mountains, rivers, lakes and seas, and walked through towns and villages, leaving his persistent footprints in every corner.

He explored ancient trade routes, questioning passing merchants; he delved into secluded valleys, leaving no hidden gems untouched; he searched remote temples, hoping to find his beloved amidst the sounds of morning bells and evening drums. Countless hopes were ignited and dashed, leaving him exhausted both physically and mentally, but the flame of love and faith in his heart never extinguished.

Finally, in a remote seaside fishing village, he got a clue. A fisherman said he had seen a group of mysterious people and a noble woman land on a deserted island. Xiao Yi didn't hesitate to hire a boat to the island.

The sea breeze howled, the waves surged, and the boat was shaking violently in the waves, but Xiao Yi's eyes were as firm as a rock, staring at the isolated island in the distance. When he set foot on the isolated island, he found an ancient castle on the island, surrounded by strict security.

Xiao Yi sneaked into the castle under cover of night. Deep inside the castle, he saw Li Lingyuan imprisoned in a stone chamber. Li Lingyuan looked thin, his eyes filled with worry and fatigue, but his noble temperament was still hard to conceal.

Xiao Yi burst through the door, and Li Lingyuan looked up in astonishment. When she saw that it was Xiao Yi, tears instantly filled her eyes. "Xiao Yi, is it really you?" Li Lingyuan asked in a trembling voice.

Xiao Yi quickly stepped forward and hugged Li Lingyuan tightly, as if he wanted to merge her into his body. "Lingyuan, it's me. I've been looking for you for so long." His voice was choked with sobs, and his arms tightened.

Li Lingyuan leaned against Xiao Yi's chest, tears soaking his clothes. "I knew you would come. During these long days of imprisonment, I missed you day and night, recalling every little detail of our past. It was this longing that kept me going."

Xiao Yi gently lifted Li Lingyuan's face and looked at her affectionately. "I'm the same way. Ever since I traveled back to the modern era, my heart has been with you. I've gone through countless hardships to return to this ancient time, only to find my country in ruins, and you missing. At that moment, I felt like the whole world had collapsed. But I told myself that I must find you, even if it meant traveling to the ends of the earth, even if it meant being torn to pieces."

The two of them hugged each other for a long time, expressing their endless thoughts and concerns for each other. When their emotions calmed down a little, Xiao Yi took Li Lingyuan and fled the castle and returned to the mainland.

They arrived at a relatively safe town and stayed at an inn. Under the warm candlelight, Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan began to plan their plan to restore the country.

Li Lingyuan said solemnly, "Although the country is now in ruins, there are still many loyal and righteous people scattered across the country. We must first gather them together and consolidate our strength."

Xiao Yi nodded in agreement. "We still need to find a stable base to recuperate and train our troops. The military knowledge and strategies I learned in modern times may come in handy to train an elite division."

"As for the economy, we need to encourage farmers and businesses, restore production, and accumulate wealth so that we can support the various expenses of the national restoration cause," Li Lingyuan added.

They knew that the road to national restoration was full of difficulties and obstacles, but at this moment, the two of them joined hands, their hearts filled with hope and courage.

In the days that followed, Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan began to travel extensively. They trekked across mountains and rivers in search of their former subordinates. In secret camps deep in the mountains and in remote villages, they persuaded them one by one to join the restoration of the country. Many loyal and righteous people were moved by their determination and conviction and followed them.

At the same time, they selected a valley that was easily defended but difficult to attack as their base. Xiao Yi led his soldiers in constructing strong fortifications around the valley, setting traps, and crafting weapons. He employed modern military training methods to enhance the soldiers' physical fitness, tactics, and teamwork, steadily improving their combat effectiveness.

Li Lingyuan organized the people in the base area to reclaim wasteland and plant food and cash crops; encouraged women to weave and develop handicrafts; and established markets to promote commerce and trade. Gradually, the base area began to prosper.

However, the road to national restoration was not smooth. When some separatist forces in the surrounding areas heard about their national restoration plan, they began to suppress and encircle them, fearing that it would threaten their own interests.

Once, a large and powerful enemy force attacked. Xiao Yi calmly commanded his troops, exploiting the valley's terrain to set an ambush. Once the enemy entered the valley, they were caught off guard by a barrage of rolling logs and rocks. Xiao Yi personally led his elite troops into the enemy lines, charging like a dragon emerging from the sea, unstoppable. Li Lingyuan also mobilized civilians to help the soldiers deliver supplies, treat the wounded, and cheer them on.

After a fierce battle, they successfully repelled the enemy and defended their base. This battle not only allowed their army to accumulate practical experience, but also made more people see the hope of restoring their country, and more and more people came to join them.

As their power grew, Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan began to take the initiative and gradually recovered lost territory. They first attacked some small separatist forces in the surrounding areas. Before each battle, Xiao Yi would carefully plan the strategy and tactics, while Li Lingyuan was responsible for pacifying the people and ensuring logistical supplies.

While attacking a key city, they encountered stiff resistance. The city was heavily defended and fortified. After observing the terrain, Xiao Yi decided to flood the city. He ordered his soldiers to build a dam upstream to store water, then breach it at the opportune moment. The raging flood rushed towards the city, partially overcoming its defenses. Xiao Yi seized the opportunity to lead his troops in the assault, while Li Lingyuan provided fire support from behind, including catapults and crossbowmen.

After several days of hard fighting, they finally captured the city. This victory greatly boosted their morale and took them a solid step forward in their cause of national restoration.

From then on, they continued their march, advancing with unstoppable force, reclaiming vast swathes of lost territory. Throughout this journey, Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan supported and encouraged each other, their love strengthened by the test of war. They knew more challenges lay ahead, but as long as they stood by each other, nothing could stop them from restoring their nation. With this faith and love, they would continue to write their own legendary story in these troubled times, until their nation's former glory and splendor were restored.