Li Wei awoke that morning with a restless energy coursing through him. The village was quiet, as if holding its breath, the bamboo swaying in the soft wind and the river murmuring its familiar song. But Li Wei’s mind was elsewhere, tangled with the memory of last night’s visions. In his dreams, she had appeared again, her pink eyes brighter, filled with silent longing, as if urging him forward.
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Unable to stay in his small home, Li Wei dressed quickly and made his way toward the edge of the jungle. The path seemed narrower, darker, yet somehow more inviting than it ever had. Every step he took felt guided, as if unseen hands were drawing him forward, toward something far greater than he could yet comprehend.
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And there, beneath the canopy of ancient trees, he saw the sage again. The old man was seated on a flat stone, legs crossed, eyes closed, as if waiting for him. A soft aura seemed to radiate from him, a gentle warmth that made the air itself feel alive.
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“You have returned,” the sage said, opening his eyes. They were deep, dark pools of wisdom, eyes that had seen countless lives and countless worlds. “You are ready.”
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Li Wei swallowed, feeling both awe and nervousness. “I… I want to find her,” he said simply. “I can’t… I can’t live with only dreams anymore. I need to know where she is.”
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The sage nodded slowly, as if he had been expecting this answer. “What you seek is not merely a girl, nor a dream. It is a bond older than this life. You two were lovers once, in a time beyond memory, separated by fate and the cruelty of the world. Now, the threads of destiny draw you together again.”
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Li Wei’s breath caught. He could not remember that life—could not recall the details of what the sage spoke—but he felt the truth of it deep in his chest. Every heartbeat seemed to echo with the promise of something long lost.
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“You must understand,” the sage continued, “the world you are about to enter is fragile. It is not meant for those of the outside. Those who come from the waking world cannot touch it freely. A single misstep can destroy what exists there. You must tread lightly, with reverence, and with courage.”
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Li Wei listened intently, absorbing every word. He could feel the weight of responsibility pressing down upon him, yet beneath it, there was a spark of exhilaration. Finally, a path had been revealed, a way to reach the girl who haunted his dreams.
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The sage motioned for Li Wei to sit. “Tonight, when the moon is high, you will lie down and let your consciousness drift. Close your eyes, focus on her, and follow the rhythm of your heart. Do not fear the unknown; embrace it. The path will appear, and if your heart is true, you will find her.”
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Li Wei nodded, determination shining in his eyes. “I will do whatever it takes,” he whispered. “I cannot live without seeing her. Without knowing her.”
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The sage smiled faintly, placing a hand on Li Wei’s shoulder. “Good. But remember—once you cross over, the rules of the waking world do not apply. Your touch can either unite or destroy. Your love must be gentle, and your patience endless. Only then will you reach her without harm.”
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Li Wei closed his eyes, feeling the gravity of the task ahead. The old man’s words echoed in his mind, mingling with the vivid image of the girl: pink eyes glowing softly, her hair flowing in the wind, the warmth of her presence filling the space around him. It was almost unbearable, the intensity of the longing that rose from the core of his being.
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Hours passed in silence, broken only by the whispering of the wind through the trees. Li Wei sat, meditating, letting his mind become still, letting the world fall away. The sage remained beside him, a silent sentinel, until the sun dipped below the horizon and the first stars appeared in the sky.
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Finally, as night fully embraced the jungle, the sage spoke again. “It is time. Lie down, Li Wei. Follow your heart. Let the dream carry you.”
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Li Wei nodded and laid himself on the soft earth, the coolness of the ground grounding him even as anticipation set his pulse racing. He closed his eyes and inhaled deeply, imagining the pink-eyed girl, her gaze finding his, the bond of lifetimes drawing him forward.
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And as the night deepened, the edges of the real world began to blur. The air shimmered, the wind whispered, and Li Wei felt a gentle tug, a pull that lifted him beyond the confines of the waking world. A faint glow surrounded him, and he sensed the heartbeat of another realm calling to him.
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Somewhere, just ahead, she wai
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ted. And at last, he would find her.
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