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During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, there was a poor farmer named Li Yi, although Li Yi was poor, he was kind-hearted and helpful, and the people in the village respected him very much. Every year, he would go to the town below the mountain to buy grain seeds, then come back to plant them, wait for the autumn harvest, and then sell some of them, leaving some for next year's seeds and living expenses.
One year, it was spring, and Li Yi was going to the town to buy grain again. He carried an empty sack on his back, brought some copper coins, and after saying goodbye to his wife, he set off with Xiao Hei. They walked along the mountain road for a day, and in the evening, they reached the town. Li Yi bought a bag of rice seeds at a grain store in the town and stayed overnight at a small inn.
Early the next morning, Li Yi put on the rice seeds on his back and went back to the village with his black dog Xiao Hei. When they walked for a while, they saw a small river in front of them, the water was clear, and there was a green meadow with a few wild flowers on it. Li Yi thought it was beautiful, so he wanted to take a rest there and feed Xiao Hei some water by the way. He put the rice seeds under a big tree and took Xiao Hei to the river.
Just as he leaned over to scoop up water, he suddenly heard a scream, loud, like a person calling for help. Li Yi was startled, and hurriedly looked up, and saw that in the quagmire on the other side of the river, there was a black thing struggling, wailing from time to time. Li Yi took a closer look, it turned out to be a black python, its body was half swallowed by the quagmire, only the head and tail were outside, it seemed that it had fallen in, and wanted to climb out, but it fell deeper and deeper.
Li Yi's heart moved, he remembered that when he was a child, he also fell into the quagmire once and almost died, but fortunately a passing monk saved him and survived. He thought, although this black python is a ferocious animal, it is also a life, and it also has the right to live, if we don't save it, it will die here, wouldn't it be too pitiful?
When Xiao Hei heard this, he shook his head and scratched his neck with his claws to show his disagreement. It thought, this black python is a dangerous animal, it is poisonous, it has teeth, it is powerful, if it is saved, will it bite back? It said to Li Yi: "Master, don't be impulsive, this black python is a vicious beast, it will not be grateful, it will hurt you, let's go, leave it alone." ”
Li Yi listened, shook his head, and said: "Little black, don't be afraid, I know that this black python is very fierce, but it is also a life, we can't see death without saving, maybe it will be grateful to us, maybe it will become our friend? You see, there are tears in its eyes, it is begging for help, it is begging us to save it, we can't be ruthless, we have to be loving, we have to save it." ”
After saying that, he took a thick rope from under the tree, and then found a big stone by the river, tied one end of the rope to the stone, and threw the other end into the mud, and said to the black python: "Black python, don't be afraid, I have come to save you, put your head on the rope, and I will pull you out." ”
When the black python heard this, it was stunned, it didn't expect that this human wanted to save it, didn't it want to kill it, or run away? It hesitated for a moment, not knowing if this human had any conspiracy, or if it really wanted to save it. It looked at Li Yi and then at Xiao Hei, and felt that their eyes were very sincere, without malice, and thought, maybe this is its last chance, if it doesn't seize it, it will die here, it will be a pity. It decided to believe them, put its head on the rope, and then bit it hard, motioning for Li Yi to pull it.
Li Yi saw that the black python cooperated, so he said happily: "Xiao Hei, come and help me, let's pull it together and pull the black python out." Although Xiao Hei was reluctant, he still ran over obediently, grabbed the rope with Li Yi, and pulled it back hard. The black python also slapped its tail into the mud to help it get out. After a lot of hard work, the black python was finally pulled out of the mire, its body was covered in mud and it looked embarrassed, but it was still happy, it felt like it had been reborn.
Li Yi and Xiao Hei were also very tired, they were both panting and sweating, but they were also very happy, they felt that they had done a good deed and saved a life. Li Yi said to the black python: "Black python, you are fine, you have to rest well, don't fall into the quagmire again, it is very dangerous there, you have to be careful." ”
When the black python heard this, it was so moved that tears were about to fall, and it said to Li Yi: "Human, you are really a good person, you saved my life, I don't know how to thank you, if you have any difficulties, as long as I can do it, I will definitely help you, you just treat me as your friend." ”
Li Yi listened, smiled, and said: "Black python, you don't have to be polite, I just did what I should do, you can survive, it is the greatest thank you to me, you don't have to do anything for me, you just need to live well and be friends with me." The black python said: "Human, you are so kind, you don't know, you saved me, that is, you saved the entire black python clan, we are all your friends, your kindness, we will never forget, if you have any needs, as long as you tell me, I will try my best to meet you." ”
Li Yi said: "Black python, you don't need to say it so exaggerated, I just saved you, your clan has nothing to do with me, and I don't want to trouble you, as long as you live in peace and don't hurt other creatures, it will be the best reward for me." ”
The black python said: "Human, don't be modest, you saved me, you saved all our black pythons, because I am the king of our clan, I am the king of the black python, I have countless people, they all obey my orders, if you have any difficulties, as long as you blow this, I will bring my people to help you." ”
After speaking, it spit out a black jade flute from its mouth, handed it to Li Yi, and said: "This is a token of our black python clan, only I can blow it, you hold it, you are our ally, if you are in any danger, as long as you blow it, I will hear it, no matter where you are, I will find you, you must accept it, don't refuse me." ”
Li Yi looked at the jade flute handed to him by the Black Python King, he was shocked, he didn't expect that he saved the Black Python King, what a coincidence, how wonderful, he felt that this was the will of heaven, this was God's gift to him, so he said gratefully: "Black Python King, you are too polite, you give me such an important thing, how dare I accept it, this is the treasure of your clan, you should keep it, I don't need it, I just want your friendship is enough." ”
The Black Python King said: "Human, don't shirk, this is my sincerity to you, you must accept it, this is your blessing, you don't miss it, this jade flute can not only summon me, but also has other wonderful effects, you will know it later, you just put it in your pocket, it will bless you, so that you will be safe, happy, rich and prosperous in your life, you must believe me." ”
Li Yi listened, his heart moved, he thought, since the Black Python King is so insistent, then he will accept it, maybe this is really a magical thing, maybe it can really bring him good luck, he said: "Okay, since you say so, then I will accept it, thank you, Black Python King, you are really a good person, your kindness, I will always remember, if you have anything, you can also find me, I will try my best to help you." ”
The Black Python King said: "Human, you don't have to thank me, you are my savior, you are my friend, you are my brother, if you have anything, as long as you blow the jade flute, I will come, you don't forget, we are forever friends, forever brothers." After saying that, it hugged Li Yi, and then took Xiao Hei, jumped into the river, and disappeared.
Li Yi looked at the direction of the black python king's departure, his heart was full of emotion, he felt that this was the most wonderful experience in his life, he saved a black python, but befriended a king, he didn't know if it was a dream, he put the jade flute in his pocket, and then put the rice seeds on his back, and continued to go home. When he had walked for a while, he saw his village, and he quickened his pace with joy, wanting to hurry back to his wife and tell her about this wonderful thing.
When he walked into his house, he saw his wife waiting for him at the door, and he said happily, "Wife, guess what happened to me today?" When his wife saw him, she smiled and said, "Husband, you are back, I miss you so much, what happened to you today, did you help someone else?"
Li Yi said: "Wife, you are so smart, how do you know that I have helped others again?" The wife said: "Husband, haven't you always been like this, your kindness, your helpfulness, I know, who you helped today, did you give others money, or gave others food?"
Li Yi said: "Wife, you guessed wrong, I am not helping a person today, it is a black python, and it is also the king of black pythons, do you believe it or not?"
Li Yi said: "Wife, I'm not joking, it's true, I was on the way back today, I saw a black python fall into the quagmire, I pulled it out with a rope, and it told me that it was the black python king, and it was very grateful to me, so it gave this to me, saying that this is a token in their clan, and there are other magical effects, you see, this is true." After saying that, he took out the jade flute from his pocket and showed it to his wife.
The wife was also taken aback when she saw the jade flute, she thought it was a very beautiful thing, it was black, but it had golden lines, it was smooth, but it had a concave and convex pattern, it was small, but it had a heavy texture, it looked ordinary, but it exuded a mysterious atmosphere, she said: "Husband, what is this, is it really given to you by the black python king, what does it do, how do you use it?"
Li Yi said: "Wife, I don't know very well, the black python king just said that it can summon him, and there are other wonderful effects, I haven't tried it yet, and I don't dare to blow it casually, what if it causes any trouble? ”
Li Yi said: "Wife, you're right, let's be cautious, this thing is not a toy, we can't use it casually, you help me put it in the box, lock it, and talk about it later." The wife said, "Okay, husband, you go wash first, I'll cook for you, you must be hungry, you've really worked hard today." Li Yi said: "Wife, you are really virtuous, you have worked hard, you go and cook, I will come immediately." With that, he handed the jade flute to his wife, and then went to the well in the backyard to prepare for washing.
The wife took the jade flute, went into the house, put it in a wooden box, locked it with an iron lock, hid the key in her clothes, and went to the kitchen and began to cook. She made some simple dishes and a bowl of porridge, she knew that Li Yi liked to eat porridge, so she used the rice seeds she had just bought, cooked a bowl, put some salt and oil, and the aroma was fragrant, so she brought the food to the table and waited for Li Yi to eat.
After Li Yi finished washing, he walked into the house, and when he smelled the smell of the food, he said, "Wife, the food you cooked is so delicious, I'm starving to death, let's eat it quickly." The wife said, "Sit down, husband, and I will serve you food." After speaking, she gave Li Yi a bowl of porridge and some vegetables, and then sat down and ate with Li Yi.
Li Yi took a bite of the porridge and said, "Wife, the porridge you made is so delicious, is this the rice seed we just bought?" The wife said: "Yes, husband, this is the rice seed we just bought, I think, since we are going to use it for farming, let's taste it first and see what its quality is, what do you think?" Li Yi said: " Wife, you are so clever, this is a good idea, I think this rice seed is very good, it tastes very fragrant, very sweet, very soft, very smooth, I have never eaten such a good rice seed, you say, the rice we grow, will it be so good?"
The wife said: "Husband, I also think this rice seed is very good, I have never eaten such a good rice seed, I think, the rice we have grown, it will be very good, it will be a good harvest, we will definitely have good luck this year, you say, should we thank God for giving us such a good rice seed?"
Li Yi said: "Wife, you are right, we should thank God for giving us such a good rice seed, and we should also thank the Black Python King for giving us such a good jade flute, maybe this is their gift, maybe this is their blessing, we must cherish, we must work hard, we must be happy." ”
The wife said, "Husband, you are right, we should cherish, we should work hard, we should be happy, we have such a good rice seed, we have such a good jade flute, we have such a good you, I am very satisfied, I am very happy, I love you, husband." Li Yi said: "Wife, I love you too, wife, you are my lifelong partner, you are the happiness of my life, we eat together, sleep together, dream together, tomorrow, we will go to farming, we will have a good harvest, we will have a good life, we will have a good future." ”
After saying that, he hugged his wife, kissed her face, then finished eating with her, cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks, and then walked into the bedroom together, lay on the bed, hugged each other, and gradually fell asleep.
The next morning, Li Yi and his wife got up, they got dressed, took a hoe, and rice seeds, and went out to farm. When they went to their fields, they saw a scene that surprised them, their fields were covered with golden rice.
Those rice ears are not the rice seeds that I just bought yesterday, but the ears of rice that have matured, and those ears of rice are not ordinary ears of rice, but ears of gold, and every grain of rice is a piece of gold, shining and valuable.
Li Yi and his wife were stunned when they saw such rice, they couldn't believe their eyes, they thought they were dreaming, and then they realized that this was the gift given to them by the Black Python King, they were extremely happy, very excited, and lived a happy life with the golden rice ears from then on.