At first, I intended to master the ancient art of immortality passed down from a century ago, hoping to free a…
At first, I intended to master the ancient art of immortality passed down from a century ago, hoping to free all people from the grasp of sickness and to end the relentless toil and sacrifice borne by generations of healers.
When Liu Qingyi finally attained eternal life, I believed my quest was complete. Yet, to my dismay, each time she awoke, she plunged into the water, seeking death and yearning to reclaim a simple, mortal existence. She often whispered the words carved upon the ancient tomb's stone:
"Life, like flowers, fades and grows,
One bloom alone a lifetime knows."
Though I fashioned immortals whose bodies would never decay, their hearts remain tethered to mundane desires. In the end, my power cannot touch or alter the human spirit. It's truly a sorrow beyond words!