Dongfang Yerong kept his eyes tightly closed and his brows slightly furrowed, as if he were experiencing a painful dream, but after a short while, he slowly opened his eyes.
What comes into view is an endless blue ocean, with rolling waves that lap against the beach with a crisp sound.
He was somewhat surprised and tried hard to recall what had happened before, but found his mind blank.
"Nannan! Nannan!"
Dongfang Yerong suddenly remembered something and called out anxiously.
He looked around, trying to find Li Nannan, but he didn't see any familiar faces.
Just then, he noticed a person lying on the beach not far away.
His heart tightened. Could that be Nan Nan?
Without thinking twice, Dongfang Yerong forced herself to stand up despite her exhaustion and ran towards the figure.
When he got closer, he realized that the person lying there was Li Nannan.
She lay there quietly on the beach, her face as pale as paper, looking lifeless.
Dongfang Yerong's heart sank. He quickly squatted down, gently pulled her into his arms, and called her name.
He held Li Nannan in his arms, letting her lean against him. Then he reached out and placed his hand under Li Nannan's nose, feeling a faint breath. He couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief: "Thank goodness, thank goodness, she's still alive..."
After a while, Li Nannan finally reacted and moved her fingers slightly.
Dongfang Yerong was overjoyed to see this and immediately hugged her even tighter, feeling her faint breaths and heartbeat.
After confirming that Li Nannan was still alive, Dongfang Yerong finally felt a little relieved.
Dongfang Yerong gently stroked Li Baonan's face, her eyes filled with tenderness.
He prayed silently, hoping that it was not too late.
Then, Dongfang Yerong raised his head and began to look around at his surroundings.
The sight before him left him speechless with amazement—could this be the legendary fairyland! Penglai Island!
They were surrounded by a vast, shimmering sea, while the island they were on was covered with lush vegetation, with shady trees and the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers.
What's even more surprising is that the island is covered with blooming peach blossoms, their delicate pink petals a breathtaking sight.
A gentle breeze blows, and petals flutter down, like a colorful rain of flowers.
The beautiful scenery captivated the Oriental Banyan Tree, making it feel as if it were in a painting.
He looked around again but didn't find anyone else.
This place is so mysterious and beautiful, yet it is deserted, making it seem particularly eerie and eerily quiet. Only the sound of the waves can be heard from time to time, which makes people feel fear and unease.
He didn't know where Anji and the boatman had been swept away, but at this moment he only wanted to find the legendary immortal on the island, hoping to save Li Nannan.
He held Li Nannan tightly, his steps faltering as he walked towards the dense peach grove behind him...
A narrow and long bluestone path snakes its way into the depths of the peach grove, gradually disappearing from sight.
Dongfang Yerong moved forward step by step with heavy and difficult steps.
He was already exhausted and didn't even know how long he had been walking. He just felt a deep weariness enveloping his entire body, as if all his strength had been exhausted.
How much longer do we have to walk?
Why is this road so long?
Nan Nan doesn't have much time left...
The thought of this made his heart ache as if it were being torn apart.
At this moment, he was like a puppet that had lost its soul, his legs weak and trembling incessantly.
However, even though his body had reached its limit, he still refused to stop.
He kept saying to the person in his arms, "We're almost there, just one more turn and we'll be there..."
However, the road ahead seems to have no end.
He felt his arms begin to go numb and ache, as if he was about to lose all feeling, but he still held Li Nannan tightly in his arms, treating her like a rare treasure.
"Don't be afraid, Nan Nan, we'll be at safety soon," he murmured softly, trying to comfort the person in his arms, as if he were comforting himself.
The person he was holding was breathing weaker and weaker, and Dongfang Yerong keenly noticed this subtle change.
He was extremely anxious, but he dared not slacken his pace in the slightest, striding forward, even though with each step his whole body felt as if it were being torn apart by excruciating pain.
"There's still time, there's definitely still time!" he murmured to himself, his voice trembling slightly but firm.
Nan Nan, please don't fall asleep, we're almost there...
Time passed slowly, second by second.
Finally, Dongfang Yerong was horrified to discover that the person in her arms could no longer feel any body temperature.
At that moment, his legs seemed to lose their support, and he collapsed to his knees, powerless.
However, he still held the person in his arms tightly, refusing to let go.
The road ahead seemed endless, and Dongfang Yerong felt a deep sense of despair welling up in her heart.
He thought he could save her, but things didn't go as planned, and Nan Nan still left him.
He couldn't accept this cruel reality; his heart ached so much he could barely breathe.
He once firmly believed that he had the ability to salvage everything, but now his hopes are dashed, leaving only endless sorrow and regret.
Li Nannan's body gradually cooled in his arms, but Dongfang Yerong still held her tightly, as if doing so would raise her temperature and bring her back to his side.
He forced a bitter smile onto his pale face, his eyes gradually reddening, and tears welling up in his eyes.
With trembling hands, he gently stroked the stray strands of hair on her cheek and whispered in her ear, "Nannan, don't be afraid, I will always be by your side."
After saying that, as if he had used all his strength, he hugged her tightly.
Time passed by, but he refused to let go.
In the end, he could no longer support his exhausted body and slowly leaned backward.
They lay down together quietly on the cold, hard bluestone slab, their once warm bodies gradually losing temperature and becoming cold and stiff.
However, even in the face of death, he did not loosen his arms, but held the person in his arms tightly...
A gentle breeze, like a mother's tender caress, softly brushed against their bodies.
The peach blossoms fluttered down like a flock of pink butterflies, falling gently from the branches like a colorful rain of petals.
These delicate petals, as if alive, gently covered the two people on the ground, like a soft floral blanket.
From afar, the scene is breathtaking and captivating.
The two people lying among the petals seemed to be sleeping in a sea of flowers, blending into the surrounding beauty and forming a stunning picture.
At that moment, faint footsteps came from the peach grove not far away...
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