But her eagerness to find him will urge the player to keep heading towards the next destination mentioned in the letter.
In the final stage of their mission, when they found the last letter, they learned that the man had already died...
Several years ago, he went to avenge a woman. Although he succeeded, he was seriously injured and died in the end.
Before his death, he made meticulous arrangements, leaving behind many letters around the world, so that she could slowly search for him, delaying the inevitable and eventually forgetting the pain of losing him over time.
He originally thought these letters could be delayed for several years, but he did not expect that her eagerness was so great that the player led her to the end in a short period of time.
The woman saw the final outcome, and tears streamed down her face as she sat there for a long time.
The quest chain ended there, but the player who did the quest was also teary-eyed. They stayed behind to comfort her, but found that she seemed to be lost in her own world and didn't respond to what others said.
The next day, when the player couldn't resist checking again, he learned that the woman had committed suicide for love.
Clutching all the letters, she jumped off the bridge where they had first met.
She also left a letter for the player, which read: "...I want to be with him for life. Thank you, and I hope you find your own special someone."
This heartbreaking little story quickly spread among the players.
There are many similar short stories in "The Legend of the Condor Heroes". Some are part of the main storyline, while others are inconspicuous side quests.
Some NPCs don't even give players quests; they simply follow their predetermined fate, leaving players with a lasting memory.
On the forums, players lamented:
[A devil is still a devil!]
Be prepared to cry your eyes out if you play a game with a storyline created by the devil...
Have you forgotten the fear of being dominated by Hachiko back then? My Hachiko plushie is still on my bedside table; it breaks my heart every time I see it.
I'm not playing a game; it's full of regrets but also joys—that's life.
Has anyone noticed the background music for "One Life, One Love"? Where did you edit it from?
The video about "one life, one love, one couple" was made by the original poster by taking screenshots of those letters and adding background music.
Unexpectedly, many people were asking for the background music (BGM) in the comments. The original poster quickly explained: "This is an ancient piece from the novel *The Smiling, Proud Wanderer*, called 'May We All Live Long and Prosper.' My classmate happened to have learned the bamboo flute skill, so he played it on the flute. I'll delete it immediately if there are any licensing issues."
Players haven't heard this piece much yet, but when performed on the flute, even if the performer isn't very skilled, it's still refreshing, elegant, and leaves a lasting impression.
It became an instant hit!
Chaoyang Alliance has always lacked this kind of refreshing and moving instrumental music; they either play soft guitar melodies or feature grand and stirring background music from movies.
The bamboo flute, a novel instrument, with its ethereal and clear sound, immediately captivated them.
They started again:
[Missing Person Notice! We are looking for a musician who only composed the music for "May We All Live Long and Prosper." We want to hear the original version! We also want to hear the original bamboo flute version!]
Are there any bamboo flute masters in Yujing? Where can I find a relevant NPC? I'd like to learn!
[This doesn't feel like Blue Star's style. They're best known for rock and deep, somber soundtracks, but then I think about "White Horse," and it really does feel like Blue Star's style. Their style is unconventional...]
Ultimately, it was the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Earth who revealed the source of the music.
—Comrade Xixi!
It appeared in the camera's view, still with an innocent expression, lying on the podium.
"Awoo?"
The accompanying subtitle reads: "May We All Live Long and Prosper" is an ancient melody from the civilization of Earth, rediscovered through archaeological excavation.
Xixi looked at the camera, her two paws overlapping, then listlessly switched them on top, and whine to the photographer behind the lens, "Aww~"
The accompanying subtitles read: "[This is not only a piece of music, but also a moving ancient poem. We'd like to share it with you below.]"
Then, the screen went black, and Su Dongpo's original poem "Prelude to Water Melody: When Will the Moon Be Bright?" slowly appeared on it.
When will the moon be clear and bright? I raise my cup to ask the heavens. I wonder what year it is tonight in the celestial palace? I long to ride the wind and return, yet fear the jade towers and crystal palaces, where the cold is unbearable at such heights. Dancing with my shadow, how can it compare to being in the mortal world?
The moon turns through the red pavilion, shines low through the embroidered window, illuminating my sleepless night. There should be no resentment, yet why is the moon always full when we are apart? People experience sorrow and joy, separation and reunion; the moon waxes and wanes, and this has always been so. I only wish that we may all live long and share the beauty of the moon, even from afar.
Below each line of poetry, there is a corresponding translation.
The background music was a bamboo flute version of "Wishing We Last Forever".
The music played by the professional musicians was melodious and lingering, seemingly containing a deep sorrow.
The video was posted on the official forum, and official posts are always blue posts, which immediately attracted the attention of players.
[XiXi is here! Greetings, Boss!]
[Holy crap, it's Xixi again, hahaha! This spokesperson for Earth is really something, he's had that secure job for years!]
[It's so beautiful, so beautiful, so beautiful... My head is spinning, and I'm inexplicably teary-eyed. It's not that I'm sad or anything, I'm just tearing up. Maybe it's because I was moved to tears by its pure beauty...]
[The imagery in this poem is truly moving! The translated versions vary in length, but the original appears to rhyme, is very neat, and is easy to recite.]
[A player of the game "Xia Ke Xing" reports! They say this poem was a national treasure in ancient times on Earth!]
Come, come, let me tell you the story of Su Dongpo.
It can be said that the culture of "Xia Ke Xing" is fully interconnected, forming an incredibly complete ecosystem.