Chapter 2: The Legend of True Love
Xiao Chuan: Lao Cui, stop teasing me and just tell me straight. Who exactly is that mysterious person from Beiyan Mountain? The knot in my heart started to deepen. Maybe sometimes, people are like this: the sadder they are, the more desolate they feel; the more hopeless it seems, the more they long for even the tiniest bit of hope.
Lao Cui: I don't mean to discourage you, but this person from Beiyan Mountain is a reclusive master, though it seems he is intricately connected to you. I am very interested in those who have bizarre experiences and unique backgrounds. However, I honestly cannot praise him, as he is a person who is both righteous and wicked. Sometimes, he also does frightening things. I fear that he might harm you. If one day he really does, I will make sure this old stubborn man pays the price.
Xiao Chuan: Thank you, Lao Cui, but I'm not afraid of that "mountain-top hermit". Right now, what I hope for the most is for Yu Shu to recover. You can help me with that, right, Lao Cui? I cannot lose her. This strange time-travel experience has made me realize that I have actually become a lovesick fool. I always trouble you; as your drinking companion, I am not only a drinker but also always giving you problems. I really am sorry, Lao Cui.
Lao Cui: Xiao Chuan, stop being sentimental. You know, the reason I followed you through time is that I discovered—what the secret of time travel is. You know I would never hide it from my drinking buddy. The secret is that the old man from Beiyan Mountain discovered and perfected the locations and methods for traveling through time.
Xiao Chuan: What did you say? Oh my god, it can't be true... Does that mean we can travel back to any dynasty we want? This is really amazing!
Lao Cui immediately took out those miraculous elixirs, hesitating to force them into the already deceased Yu Shu; looking at her pale, colorless face, Lao Cui felt extremely uneasy.
Lao Cui said slowly: Xiao Chuan, my ability to come to the modern era over 2,000 years later is entirely thanks to the person from Beiyan Mountain. He gave me the decoding of an ancient spell. It is this green-haired bronze turtle artwork.Don't underestimate this little bronze turtle. You should know, it was found by a person from Beiyan Mountain, next to that star in the sky. Of course, when it was first discovered, it was a big piece of copper, very heavy. Later, he realized that this material was not ordinary; it is almost the same material as that copper box you traveled through. So, by placing it in a destined place, you can achieve a great time-space journey.
Xiaochuan: Too much technical jargon; basically, I didn't understand anything. Even though I have a college diploma, I know almost nothing about such strange materials. Looking blankly at Old Cui in front of him, he then gazed tenderly at Yushu's pale face, feeling both helpless and sad.
Old Cui: Xiaochuan, ever since we separated, I have developed a new spiritual medicine that can bring back to life someone who has been dead for 3–10 days. Think about it, if I let Yushu take this medicine, could she wake up?
Xiaochuan: Old Cui, I knew it! I was right about you! You must have a way to save her. Thank you so much! ——He silently prayed facing the heavens.
Old Cui: You shouldn't be too happy yet. This medicine is newly developed, and no one has tried its effects. I'm afraid that if Yushu takes it, something might go wrong. It would not only ruin my reputation as a divine doctor but also put you—what would I do then?
Xiaochuan: That's all right; it's worth a try. I have faith in you. You can definitely bring my precious Yushu back to life.
Old Cui had no choice. He didn't know whether the medicine would work or if it could really wake Yushu, who had been dead for three days.
In the end, Xiaochuan couldn't hold back any longer: Old Cui, I believe in your ability. There have been several times in the past when I was helpless, and only your sudden appearance saved the day. This time, it will definitely work. Let her take it.
Old Cui took the cup of water that Xiaochuan had prepared beside Yushu and fed her the medicine little by little.
Then, they both kept their eyes wide open, waiting for this miracle to happen. Old Cui was sweating profusely on his back, afraid that Yushu might not survive, which would make this time-space journey useless. Moreover, Xiaochuan would be very heartbroken.Imagine, in this modern world, where could you ever find a divine doctor like Hua Tuo? About half an hour later, Xiao Chuan noticed that Yushu's fingers—actually moved. Incredible! Amazing!! Xiao Chuan held Old Cui and shouted out loud. My Yushu might actually come back to life, that's wonderful, thank you, my drinking buddy, Old Cui, you, you truly are Guanyin Bodhisattva in the mortal world! Please accept my three bows.
Old Cui: Don't be like this, Xiao Chuan, please don't be like this, okay…… We have been friends for so many years, no need to be so formal. This is also what I should do as a doctor, so don't thank me so much. Maybe, maybe you and Yushu have a certain fate, a love that is hard to break, fate that continues, and destiny will still continue.
Xiao Chuan then showed a rare smile that he had almost never shown before. The bright sunlight, contrasted against the gorgeous furniture, made everything feel so modern. Love can truly transcend time and space. This true love finally allowed these two lovers, who had suffered so much, to start breathing an air warmed by love. At this moment, although the air was so thin, it would definitely become a super oxygen bar later. They would definitely be very happy.
Xiao Chuan looked at Yushu's beautiful face, which had regained some color, and his heart gradually began to be less pained.
'End of Chapter Two'
