Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

Li Lingyuan returned to the city in a state of despair. The bustling streets formed a stark contrast with the silence in her heart. She dragged her heavy steps into the apartment where she had once lived with Xiao Yi. His scent seemed to still linger in every inch of the air.

She slowly sat down on the sofa, her eyes fixed on the wall as she stared blankly at their photo. The two of them in the photo were smiling brightly, brimming with happiness. It had been taken at an ancient festival, brought back to the present day through a special method. Now, the photo had become a sharp blade that pierced her heart.

Recalling her experience on the mysterious island, the man's words were like cold shackles, completely shattering her last hope. She knew that there might really be an insurmountable gap in this world, separating her and Xiao Yi in two different time and space.

Night fell, and Li Lingyuan lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Xiao Yi's face, his gentle eyes, his doting smile, and every moment they had spent together kept replaying in her mind. The images of them supporting each other on the battlefield, strolling hand-in-hand through the palace, played over and over again like a movie.

"Xiao Yi, I miss you so much. Why have we been teased by fate like this?" She whispered softly, her tears soaking the pillow.

In deep sorrow and despair, Li Lingyuan began to withdraw into herself. She stopped contacting her friends and lost her passion for work. She would spend her days locked in her room, lost in memories of Xiao Yi.

She would often sit by the window, staring blankly at the sky outside. She wondered if Xiao Yi in ancient times was also looking up at the same sky, missing her? As soon as this thought arose, the pain in her heart surged like a tide, completely drowning her.

Li Lingyuan's parents noticed something was wrong with her and visited her several times, trying to comfort her. "Lingyuan, you can't go on like this. Life has to go on," her mother said distressedly.

She just shook her head silently without responding. In her world, everything else had lost its meaning except Xiao Yi.

As the days passed, Li Lingyuan's physical and mental state deteriorated. She began to lose weight, and her eyes lost their former brilliance. However, while sorting through books, she stumbled upon an ancient diary. It was written in ancient times, detailing her love story with Xiao Yi and other historical and cultural events of that era.

With trembling hands, she flipped open the diary. The familiar handwriting and contents seemed to transport her back to ancient times. She lost herself in memories, tears streaming down her face as she read. As she read the words of how they had faced difficulties together, encouraged each other, and vowed never to part, a surge of resentment welled up in her.

"No, I can't give up like this. Even if there is little hope, I will try again." Li Lingyuan clenched his fists, and a spark of hope rekindled in his eyes.

She began to pick herself up again, no longer wallowing in grief. She decided to start by studying ancient culture and history, searching for clues that might be related to time travel. She frequently visited libraries and museums, consulting various ancient books and materials and discussing with historians.

In the process, she learned about many historical events and cultural phenomena she had never known before. A legend tells of a mysterious palace hidden in a distant ancient mountain range, containing endless treasures and a secret book that can manipulate time and space. Although it's just a legend, for Li Lingyuan, it's her only hope.

Without hesitation, she embarked on a journey to find the mysterious palace. The mountain range was located in a remote border area, with steep terrain and harsh environment. Li Lingyuan carried a heavy bag and struggled to move forward on the rugged mountain road.

Along the way, she encountered natural disasters such as violent storms, landslides, etc., but she never gave up. With her strong will and love for Xiao Yi, she overcame difficulties again and again.

Finally, deep in the mountains, she found a palace shrouded in clouds. The palace's architectural style was ancient and mysterious, emitting a powerful aura.

Li Lingyuan walked into the palace cautiously. It was dark and damp, filled with an old smell. She searched everywhere for the legendary secret book, leaving no corner untouched.

In a secret room within the palace, she discovered a massive mural depicting ancient people traveling through time and space, along with strange symbols and text. Li Lingyuan was filled with excitement, feeling she was getting closer to success.

She began to carefully study the symbols and words on the murals, trying to decipher the secrets. However, these symbols and words were extremely complex, and she spent a long time only being able to understand a small part of them.

Just when she was in trouble, a melodious music suddenly sounded in the palace. The music sounded ethereal and mysterious, as if guiding her. Li Lingyuan followed the direction of the music and came to the depths of the palace.

There, she saw a woman in ancient costume, with a beautiful face and elegant temperament, standing there quietly looking at her.

"Who are you? Why are you here?" the woman asked.

Li Lingyuan quickly told the woman about his experience and purpose. After hearing this, the woman sighed softly, "You poor child, time travel isn't easy. What you're pursuing may bring you even greater pain."

Li Lingyuan said firmly: "I am not afraid of pain. As long as I can return to Xiao Yi, I am willing to pay any price."

The woman shook her head slightly. "You're too persistent. Although this secret book exists, the power it contains is beyond your control. If you forcefully use it, not only will you be unable to return to ancient times, you may even destroy yourself."

Li Lingyuan was stunned. She didn't expect this result. Her heart was full of contradictions and struggles. On the one hand, she missed and longed for Xiao Yi, and on the other hand, she was afraid of the unknown danger.

The woman seemed to see what she was thinking. She walked up and patted her shoulder gently: "Child, give up. Sometimes, letting go is also a kind of love."

Li Lingyuan's tears welled up again. She knew what the woman said made sense, but how could she give up her love for Xiao Yi?

She wandered around the palace for a long time, and finally decided to listen to the woman's advice. She knew that she could not take risks for her own selfish desires, and she could not bring disaster to the world.

Li Lingyuan left the palace with a heavy heart and set out on the road home. Along the way, her mood seemed to fall into an abyss, and pain and despair once again enveloped her.

Back home, she locked herself in her room, crying silently. She knew that her love with Xiao Yi might only become a beautiful memory, forever remaining in her heart. But she also understood that life had to go on, and she had to learn to accept reality and start her life over again.

Since then, Li Lingyuan has tried hard to move on from her grief. She's returned to work, reconnected with friends, and actively participated in various social activities. Although deep down, her longing for and love for Xiao Yi will never fade, she has learned to bury these feelings deep in her heart and face each day with a smile and strength.