The Skyward Lament: The Tragic Tale of the Saliva Bird's Lost Love

In the hushed and ancient realm of the mountains and seas, there existed a creature known as the Saliva Bird. It was a creature of legend, a bird whose feathers shone with the luster of the morning dew, and whose voice was as sweet as the first note of spring. Its nest was said to be woven from the finest silk, spun by the tears of the heavens themselves, and its tears were the source of the most precious elixir, the Elixir of Remembrance.

The Saliva Bird's heart was as rare and precious as its feathers. It was love that called it from its celestial abode, and it was love that led it to the mortal realm. There, amidst the bustling city of Jin, it met a girl named Yulan, whose eyes held the light of the moon and whose laughter was like the song of the wind.

Yulan was no ordinary mortal. She was a daughter of the earth, born with the gift of prophecy, and her destiny was intertwined with that of the Saliva Bird. They met by chance, in the heart of a bustling market, where the air was thick with the scent of exotic spices and the sound of the merchants' calls.

The Saliva Bird was entranced by Yulan's beauty and grace, and Yulan, in turn, was captivated by the bird's ethereal beauty and the mystery that clung to it like a cloak. Love bloomed between them, a love that was as pure as the purest crystal and as deep as the deepest ocean.

But the Saliva Bird's love was forbidden. It was not meant to be. The girl was of the earth, and the bird was of the heavens; their union was a chasm that could not be bridged. Yet, the bird's heart was resolute. It would do whatever it took to be with Yulan.

With a tearful farewell, the Saliva Bird left Yulan to return to its celestial home. But as it soared through the sky, it felt the weight of separation pressing upon its heart. Its tears, once a source of the Elixir of Remembrance, now fell to the earth, where they grew into the most beautiful flowers, the flowers of the Saliva Bird.

Yulan, too, felt the pain of separation. She knew that her love for the Saliva Bird was a love that could never be, but she also knew that her heart was forever bound to his. She visited the place where the flowers of the Saliva Bird grew, and she would sit there for hours, speaking to the flowers, hoping that her words would reach her beloved.

The years passed, and Yulan's beauty only grew more radiant. But her heart remained empty, a void that nothing could fill. She spent her days weaving the finest fabrics, each thread a testament to her love for the Saliva Bird, and her nights weeping over the flowers that bloomed from his tears.

One day, as she sat beneath the tree where the flowers of the Saliva Bird grew, a figure approached her. It was an old woman, her face lined with the wisdom of the ages. She spoke to Yulan of the Saliva Bird's love, and of the flowers that bloomed from his tears. She told her that the Saliva Bird was watching her, that he was waiting for her return.

Yulan's heart leapt at the woman's words. She knew that she must leave the mortal realm and seek out the Saliva Bird. She knew that she must face the trials and tribulations that lay ahead, for her love was worth any sacrifice.

With the old woman's guidance, Yulan set out on her journey. She traveled through the mountains and across the seas, facing challenges and overcoming obstacles with the strength of her love. She met creatures of legend, each one a testament to the power of love, and she learned the secrets of the ancient world.

Finally, she reached the Saliva Bird's celestial home. There, she found him, his feathers still shining with the luster of the morning dew, his eyes still filled with the love for her that had never dimmed. They were reunited, and their love was as strong as ever.

But the Saliva Bird knew that they could not remain together in the celestial realm. They would have to return to the mortal realm, to live their lives apart, yet always in love. The Saliva Bird knew that he could not leave his celestial home, for he was bound to it by the magic of the Elixir of Remembrance.

So, they agreed to meet once a year, on the day of the first full moon, to share their love and their longing. And every year, on that day, Yulan would visit the place where the flowers of the Saliva Bird grew, and they would share a moment of perfect love, a love that was as strong as the bond between them.

And so, the tale of the Saliva Bird and Yulan became a legend, a tale of love that transcended the boundaries of life and death. It was a tale of eternal longing and sorrow, yet it was also a tale of hope and resilience. For in the end, love was the greatest magic of all, and it could overcome any obstacle, any challenge, and any barrier.