The "death" of the husband and the mysterious prophecy of the old beggar
In a quiet town, there lives a loving couple, Li Ping and her husband Zhang Qiang. They have a deep relationship with each other and are a well-known model couple in town. However, the peaceful life is shattered by a sudden turn of events.
One day, Zhang Qiang was in a car accident on his way home from work and died on the spot. This news was like a bolt from the blue for Li Ping, and she couldn't accept the fact that her husband had passed away. In the days of grief, Li Ping washed her face with tears all day long, and her life seemed to have lost all color.
On the eve of Zhang Qiang's funeral, an old beggar in rags suddenly appeared in front of Li Ping's house. He has gray hair, a wrinkled face, and deep eyes that reveal vicissitudes and mysteries.
"Madame, may I say a few words to you?" asked the old beggar in a hoarse voice.
Although Li Ping was sad in her heart, she still politely invited the old beggar into the house. "Old man, is there anything wrong with you?" she asked, holding back tears.
The old beggar looked around, and finally his gaze fell on Zhang Qiang's portrait. He was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke: "Your husband is not dead. ”
Li Ping looked at the old beggar in astonishment, unable to believe her ears. She asked in a trembling voice, "You...... What do you say? My husband ...... He's not dead?"
"Yes, he is not dead. The old beggar repeated, his eyes firm, "He's just trapped in another world, and there's still a chance to come back." ”
Li Ping's heart was beating faster, and hope and fear were intertwined in her heart. She stared into the old beggar's eyes, trying to find a trace of a lie in them, but all she saw was depth and seriousness.
"Another world? What does this mean? What can I do to get him back?" asked Li Ping eagerly.
The old beggar sighed and slowly spoke out his plan. It turns out that he is not an ordinary beggar, but a traveler who has traveled many strange worlds. He has mastered an ancient ritual that can help people trapped in another world to come back to reality. However, this ritual requires some special materials and conditions.
"First of all, we need to find a piece of your husband's most cherished object during his lifetime as a bond with his soul. "Then, at 12 o'clock in the night, we are going to perform a ritual at the place where he had happened, and with the help of the moonlight and the power of this object, we will try to bring him back from that world." ”
Li Ping was silent for a long time after hearing this, then suddenly stood up and took out a delicate small box from the bedroom. Lying in the box was a ring, the one Zhang Qiang gave her when he proposed to her. "This is his most precious item, can he use this?" she looked at the old beggar expectantly.
The old beggar took the ring, looked at it carefully for a moment, and then nodded. "This ring contains the deep affection between you and is the perfect item for the ceremony. ”
As midnight approached, Li Ping and the old beggar came to the place where Zhang Qiang had an accident. The moonlight was like water, sprinkled on the silent streets, and there was a mysterious and tense atmosphere in the air. Li Ping's heart was beating faster and faster, and she was both expecting and afraid of the upcoming results.
The old beggar began to arrange the items needed for the ceremony: a white candle, a bowl of water, a bouquet of fresh wildflowers, and the ring. He recited the words and began the ancient ritual. Li Ping watched his every move nervously, for fear of missing any detail.
As the ritual progresses, the surroundings seem to begin to change. The normally calm night wind suddenly became violent, making the leaves rattle as if something was approaching. Li Ping felt an inexplicable fear hit her, she held her hand tightly, and her nails sank deep into her flesh.
Suddenly, a dazzling light shot out of the ring, pointing straight into the sky. Under the illumination of this light, a vague figure gradually appeared. Li Ping's eyes widened, and she watched in disbelief as the figure became clearer and clearer, and finally turned into the husband she thought about day and night-Zhang Qiang!
"Zhang Qiang!" Li Ping exclaimed, tears welling up in her eyes. She rushed over and hugged her husband tightly, as if to integrate him into her body.
However, the joy of the reunion did not last long. Zhang Qiang's figure began to become illusory, and his face became more and more pale. He grabbed Li Ping's hand tightly, and his voice was weak and trembling: "Ping'er, I have to tell you something...... I saw ...... in that world."
Before he could finish his words, the figure disappeared completely. Li Ping was left alone to stand still, tears sliding down her cheeks.
The old beggar came over and patted her on the shoulder: "He's not quite back yet, we need to do the ritual again." ”
Li Ping raised her head, her eyes flashing with determination: "I will find a way to get him back completely." ”
From that day on, Li Ping began a long search and waiting. She traveled all over the famous mountains and rivers to find a way to get Zhang Qiang back completely. And the old beggar has always been by her side, giving her endless encouragement and support.
In the process, Li Ping has experienced countless difficulties and challenges. But she never gave up hope. In the dead of night, she would take out the ring and quietly miss Zhang Qiang, recalling the good times they had spent together.
Finally, one day, on a dark and windy night, Li Ping and the old beggar came to an ancient temple. Tucked away deep in the mountains, this temple is said to have mystical powers that can help people make their wishes come true.
Li Ping knelt in front of the temple and prayed sincerely. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning pierced the night sky and illuminated the entire temple. Then the thunder rolled, as if the heavens were answering her prayers.
At this moment, the gate of the temple slowly opened. A mysterious voice came from within: "The way you're looking for is here, but you'll have to pay the price." ”
Li Ping walked into the temple without hesitation, she knew that she was willing to pay any price for Zhang Qiang.
The interior of the temple is dim and mysterious, and there is an ancient and sacred aura in the air. Li Ping followed the instructions of the mysterious voice and began the final ritual.
As the ritual deepened, she felt a powerful force pouring into her body. The power was warm and fiery, as if it was about to melt her. She gritted her teeth and persevered in completing the final ritual.
When the ceremony is over, the entire temple is enveloped in a mysterious light. Li Ping felt a wave of dizziness, and when she opened her eyes again, she saw Zhang Qiang standing in front of her, smiling and reaching out to her.
"Ping'er!" Zhang Qiang's voice was gentle and familiar, as if they had never been separated.
Li Ping burst into tears with excitement, and she held Zhang Qiang's hand tightly: "You're finally back!"
Since then, they have lived happily ever after. And the old beggar quietly left this world soon after, leaving behind a mysterious legend. But in any case, the love story of Li Ping and Zhang Qiang has become an eternal story in people's mouths.
The return of the husband and the mystery of the mysterious temple
The news of Zhang Qiang's return quickly spread in the town and caused a sensation. Many people gathered around Li Ping's house curiously, wanting to catch a glimpse of this man who had returned from another world. Zhang Qiang looks the same as before, but there is a hint of depth and calmness in his eyes, as if he has experienced countless vicissitudes.
In the face of everyone's curiosity and inquiry, Zhang Qiang always smiled and shook his head, unwilling to talk more about his experience in that world. And Li Ping also tacitly remained silent, just holding Zhang Qiang's hand tightly, as if afraid that he would disappear again.
However, the peaceful life did not last long. Since Zhang Qiang's return, Li Ping has found that his behavior has become more and more strange. He often went out alone in the dead of night, and every time he came back, he seemed exhausted, but with an indescribable excitement.
One night, Zhang Qiang went out alone as usual. The uneasiness in Li Ping's heart became stronger and stronger, and she decided to quietly follow him to see where he had gone.
The moonlight was like water, and Li Ping followed Zhang Qiang's figure from afar, through the streets of the town, and came to the ancient temple deep in the mountains. She was surprised to find that this temple was the same place she had previously visited to find Zhang Qiang.
Li Ping quietly approached the temple and peered through the crack in the door. She saw Zhang Qiang kneeling in the center of the temple, his hands folded, as if praying for something. His face was full of piety and determination, just like he usually did.
Suddenly, a mysterious light shot out from the depths of the temple and shrouded Zhang Qiang's body. Li Ping was surprised to see that Zhang Qiang's body began to gradually become transparent, as if he was about to merge into the light.
She was shocked and wanted to rush into the temple to save Zhang Qiang, but found that she seemed to be blocked by an invisible force. She anxiously banged on the door and called out Zhang Qiang's name, but to no avail.
At this moment, the light in the temple suddenly disappeared, and Zhang Qiang's figure disappeared with it. Li Ping froze in place, her heart full of despair and helplessness. She didn't understand why Zhang Qiang, who had been finally recovered, disappeared from her sight again.
Just as she was about to leave in despair, the door of the temple suddenly opened slowly. Zhang Qiang walked out of it, his face filled with an indescribable sense of exhaustion and satisfaction.
"Ping'er, why are you here?" asked Zhang Qiang in surprise.
Li Ping hugged him tightly, tears welling up in her eyes: "Where did you go just now? I saw you disappear into the light, and I was so afraid of losing you again." ”
Zhang Qiang gently stroked her hair and comforted, "Don't worry, I won't leave you." I just went to meet friends from that world, and they told me something important. ”
"What's the matter?" Li Ping raised her head and asked curiously.
"A secret about our fate and this temple. Zhang Qiang took a deep breath and slowly said everything he knew.
It turned out that the temple was a passage connecting the two worlds. When Zhang Qiang was in that world before, he had obtained some mysterious powers and knowledge. He keeps in touch with his friends in that world through the temple and learns some secrets about their fate.
"Our destiny is inextricably linked to this temple. Zhang Qiang sighed, "I must return to that world regularly to maintain and protect our destiny line." That's why I used to go out on my own a lot. ”
Li Ping was silent for a long time after hearing this, and then held Zhang Qiang's hand tightly: "No matter where you go, I will be by your side." Together, we face the challenges of the future. ”
Zhang Qiang hugged her with emotion: "Thank you, Ping'er." I will always love you and protect you. ”
From that day on, Li Ping and Zhang Qiang guarded the mysterious temple and their fate line together. They have gone through countless difficulties and challenges, but they have always faced them hand in hand.
Their story became a story in the town and became an eternal legend. And that temple has become more mysterious and solemn because of their protection.
In the dead of night, the moonlight will always shine in front of the temple, as if witnessing their love and perseverance. And Li Ping and Zhang Qiang always believe that as long as they have love in their hearts, no matter what difficulties and challenges they face, they can go on bravely.
As time passed, the story of Li Ping and Zhang Qiang gradually faded out of people's sight. But their love and perseverance have become a word-of-mouth legend in the town, inspiring every couple who love each other.
And that mysterious temple has also become a sacred place in people's hearts, and countless couples come to pray for happiness and eternity every year. In front of the temple door, there will always be a bouquet of flowers and a pair of lovers who depend on each other, as if witnessing the love story of Li Ping and Zhang Qiang.
As for the secrets of that world and the true power of the temple, perhaps only Li Ping and Zhang Qiang can fully understand. But they chose to keep these secrets deep in their hearts, guarding their love and destiny.
Whenever night falls, the moonlight sprinkles on the town like water, Li Ping and Zhang Qiang will always lean in front of the window, reminiscing about their past and future. Their love story has become an eternal legend, and their perseverance will forever inspire everyone who believes in love.