Lin Yue's injury improved slightly, and Li Yi and she decided to continue their journey to search for the Millennium Snow Ginseng. They were well aware that only by finding the Millennium Snow Ginseng could they resolve the crisis that the prince's mansion was facing.
At this time, the weather in the snow mountain became even more severe. The strong wind carried blizzards, making it extremely difficult to move forward. Lin Yue was dressed in a thick cotton-padded coat and struggled to move forward in the wind and snow. Every step she took required a great deal of effort. Her face was pale, and her lips were purple from the cold, but her eyes were filled with unwavering determination. Li Yi closely followed beside her, constantly paying attention to her condition, his eyes full of worry.
"Miss Lin, if you can't hold on, let's find a place to rest for a while."
Lin Yue shook her head and gasped for breath as she said,
"Your Highness, I'm fine. We can't afford to waste time."
Along the way, they encountered many difficulties and obstacles. The mountain road was rugged, and one false step could lead to a fall off the cliff. Once, Lin Yue slipped and almost fell into the valley. Li Yi was quick-eyed and quick-handed, grabbing her in time and holding her tightly in his arms. Lin Yue's heart beat faster. Looking at Li Yi's concerned eyes, a warm current welled up in her heart.
"Your Highness, thank you."
Li Yi gently patted her shoulder and said,
"Don't mention it. We need to get through this crisis safely together."
In addition to the harsh natural environment, they also encountered fierce beasts. A huge snow wolf suddenly rushed out from the snowdrift, baring its teeth and claws as it pounced towards them. The guards immediately drew their weapons and protected Lin Yue and Li Yi in the middle. Li Yi also drew his sword and faced off against the snow wolf. The snow wolf's eyes were fierce, and it kept growling, trying to find an opportunity to launch an attack.
Lin Yue hid behind the guards, feeling both nervous and scared. She watched as Li Yi and the guards fought with the snow wolf, her hands tightly clenched together. Suddenly, the snow wolf leaped up and pounced towards Li Yi. Li Yi dodged to the side and swung his sword at the snow wolf. The snow wolf nimbly avoided Li Yi's attack and launched another attack. After a fierce battle, Li Yi finally found the snow wolf's weakness and stabbed it with his sword. The snow wolf let out a scream, fell to the snowy ground, and stopped moving.
After defeating the snow wolf, everyone heaved a sigh of relief. But they didn't stay for long and continued on their way. As they delved deeper into the snow mountain, the thin air made it difficult for everyone to breathe, and their physical strength was constantly being drained. Lin Yue's steps became heavier and heavier. She felt dizzy and almost couldn't hold on any longer. When Li Yi saw this, he immediately supported her and said,
"Miss Lin, how are you?"
Lin Yue said weakly,
"Your Highness, I... I'm feeling a bit dizzy."
Li Yi looked at Lin Yue with a pained look. He picked her up and said,
"I'll carry you."
Lin Yue wanted to refuse, but she didn't have the strength, so she leaned against Li Yi's back. Li Yi carried Lin Yue and struggled to move forward on the snowy ground. Although his steps were heavy, they were extremely firm. The guards followed behind, silently escorting them.
During this difficult process, the relationship between Lin Yue and Li Yi grew even deeper. They supported each other and faced the difficulties together, with only one belief in their hearts: to find the Millennium Snow Ginseng and resolve the crisis.