Folk Tale: The butcher sleeps on a rainy night
In a remote mountain village, there is a butcher named Li Daring. He is burly and powerful, and the ancestral knife in his hand is extremely sharp, and it is said that he can slay demons and eliminate demons. Li Daring has a bold personality and a kind heart, but his temper is also a little hot, and the villagers call him "the bold and kind-hearted Li Butcher".
In the evening, dark clouds were thick, thunder was rumbling, and a heavy rain was coming. Li Daring had just finished selling meat from the market, picked up the burden and hurried home. The mountain road was rough and muddy, and he walked one foot deep and one foot shallow, praying in his heart that he would get home soon.
At this moment, the heavy rain poured down, and Li Daring was drenched. He looked up and saw a dilapidated temple not far ahead, and decided to go there to take shelter from the rain. He quickened his pace, and in a short time he reached the gate of the temple.
The temple is in disrepair and looks a little dilapidated, but it can barely shelter from the wind and rain. Li boldly walked in, only to see a statue of a god enshrined in the temple, although it was dusty, but its solemnity and majesty could be vaguely seen. He put down his burden, took out the fire fold, lit a stick of incense, respectfully inserted it in the incense burner, and then sat on a dry ground in the corner of the temple, took out the wine jug and poured himself a drink.
The rain was getting heavier and heavier, and it showed no signs of stopping. Li Daring drank a few sips of wine, felt warmer on his body, and closed his eyes to recuperate. After some time, he faintly heard a soft footstep as he slowly approached him.
Li boldly opened his eyes and saw a young girl standing in front of him. The girl was wearing an elegant dress, with a delicate face and a little shyness in her eyes. When she saw Li boldly wake up, she was slightly blessed, and said, "The little woman took the liberty of disturbing, because the rain was too strong to move forward, I wonder if I can stay here for one night?"
Seeing this, although Li Daring had some doubts in his heart, he saw that this girl was gentle and lovely, not like a bad person, so he nodded and agreed: "Girl, please, although this temple is broken, it can also shelter from the wind and rain." ”
The girl smiled gratefully and walked to another corner of the temple and sat down. Li Daring continued to drink to recuperate, observing the girl's movements from time to time. He noticed that although the girl was sitting on the dry ground, she seemed to be a little uncomfortable, moving her body from time to time, and seemed to be sitting uncomfortably.
After a long time, the rain gradually subsided, and Li boldly prepared to get up and go home. He stood up, only to find that the corners of his clothes were glued to the chair. He was startled, and when he looked down, he saw that the chair was wet, as if someone had just sat on it.
He was even more puzzled, and looked up at the girl, only to see that her face was pale and her eyes showed a little horror. Li Daring's heart moved, and he secretly thought that this girl had something to hide? He walked up to the girl quietly and asked softly, "Girl, why is the chair you sat on so wet?"
When the girl heard this, her body trembled, as if she wanted to say something, but she hesitated and did not speak. Seeing this, Li was even more sure that there was something wrong with this girl. He took a deep breath and slowly pulled out the treasure knife at his waist, the sword light flickered, and the cold air was overwhelming.
Seeing this, the girl exclaimed in surprise and stepped back. Li Daring didn't give her a chance to escape, stepped forward and put the treasure knife on her neck. He said in a deep voice, "Girl, who are you, and why are you doing something here?"
The girl was forced by him to have nowhere to escape, so she had to say in a trembling voice: "I...... I didn't mean to hide it, I didn't hide it, I was a fox spirit in the mountains who had practiced for thousands of years. Because of today's failed robbery, he was seriously injured, so he had to spend the night here. The dampness on the chair was caused by the demonic aura that I carried. ”
When Li Daring heard this, although he was surprised in his heart, his face was silent. He put away the treasure knife and said in a deep voice: "Since you are a fox spirit who has practiced for thousands of years, you should know the rules of the world. Since you have been wounded, it is not for me to embarrass you. But you must promise not to harm innocent people again, or I will not spare you!"
When the girl heard this, she hurriedly nodded in agreement, her eyes showing gratitude. Seeing her sincerity, Li Daring relieved himself and turned around to leave. At this moment, the girl suddenly spoke: "Be kind and slow, the little girl has something to give to show her gratitude." ”
As she spoke, she took out a crystal clear bead from her arms and handed it to Li Daring. Li boldly took the bead, only to see that it exuded a faint light, warm and soft. His heart moved, and he knew that this was an extraordinary product, so he thanked him and accepted it.
When the girl saw Li boldly accept the beads, a smile appeared on her face. She bowed again, then turned into a puff of smoke and disappeared into the temple. Li boldly looked at the direction in which she disappeared, and his heart was full of emotion. He put away his sword, picked up his burden, and set out on his way home.
Since then, Li Daring has one more treasure - the bead given by the fox spirit. It is said that this bead can ward off evil spirits and bless peace. Li boldly regarded it as a talisman and wore it on his body at all times. And because of this adventure, he has become more brave and kind, and is deeply respected and loved by the villagers.
As for the dilapidated temple, it was slowly restored and became a sacred place for the villagers to pray for peace. And the girl vixen never appeared again, but her legend has been passed down in the village and has become a beautiful folk tale.
Li Daring's life is still plain and fulfilling. He got up every morning, picked up the ancestral sword, and began the day's slaughtering work. His craftsmanship and delicious meat always attract a large number of customers. In his spare time, he would sit at the door of his house, sipping home-brewed rice wine and chatting and laughing with the villagers.
The bead given by the vixen, Li Daring always carries with him. Although it is small, it seems to contain some kind of magical power, allowing him to always remain calm and brave in the face of difficulties. He also tried to explore the origin and mystery of the bead, but he was never able to find an answer.
Time flies, time flies. In the blink of an eye, Li Daring was already a gray-haired old man. His sword, though still sharp, was rarely unsheathed. His life has also become simple and peaceful, with only planting flowers, raising fish, and occasionally telling stories of the past to his grandchildren.
However, a peaceful life is always shattered by sudden events. On this day, a group of vicious robbers suddenly came to the village, armed with knives and guns, and threatened the villagers to hand over their belongings. The villagers panicked and hid in their homes and did not dare to go out.
Li Daring rushed to hear the news, he held a treasure knife, and stood at the entrance of the village to confront the robbers. Despite his age, his eyes are still firm and sharp. When the robbers saw that he was so brave, they did not dare to step forward easily.
At this moment, the bead given by the vixen suddenly shone with a dazzling light, enveloping Li Daring in it. He felt a powerful force rush into his body, as if he had returned to the peak state of his youth. With a loud shout, he swung his sword and charged at the bandits.
After a fierce battle, Li Daring relied on the strength of the beads and the sharpness of the sword to successfully repel the bandits. The villagers cheered and praised him as a hero of the village. Li Daring smiled faintly, put away the treasure knife and beads, and turned around and returned home.
After this incident, Li Daring cherished that bead even more. He knew that this was the vixen's gift and blessing to him, and it was also his bond with that beautiful legend. He placed the beads at the head of the bed and stroked them every night to feel the warmth and strength it brings.
And the dilapidated temple has also been repaired with the joint efforts of the villagers. Nowadays, it has become a place where incense is burning, and many people come every day to pray for blessings and ask for lots. And Li Daring often comes here, silently praying for the peace and happiness of the village.
As the years passed, Li Daring finally passed away peacefully. His sword was enshrined in the temple by later generations and became the treasure of the town temple. And the bead given by the vixen was regarded as a family heirloom by his grandchildren and passed down from generation to generation.
There is such a saying in the village: "The bold and kind-hearted Li butcher has been given pearls by the fox fairy to keep him safe." This sentence is not only a praise and nostalgia for Li Daring, but also an eternal memory of that beautiful legend. In that remote mountain village, Li Daring's story has been passed down from generation to generation, just like the ancient banyan tree at the entrance of the village, which has experienced wind, frost, rain and snow, and still stands. Villagers often gather in front of the temple to tell about Li Daring's heroic deeds and the legend of the miraculous bead.
The years have passed, and in the blink of an eye, decades have passed. Li Daring's grandchildren have grown up, and they have inherited Li Daring's kindness and bravery, and they have also inherited that pearl. Whenever the village was in trouble or in danger, they would always take out beads and pray for peace and strength.
This year, the village was hit by an unprecedented drought. The fields are cracked, the crops are yellow, and the villagers' lives are in dire straits. They prayed anxiously for rain from above, but the sky remained gloomy, and there was no sign of rain.
At this moment, Li Daring's grandson, Li Ming, stood up. With the bead in his hand, he came to the temple and prayed devotionally to the idol. He silently recited in his heart: "Grandpa is in the spirit of heaven, please bless our village through the difficulties." ”
At this moment, the bead suddenly shone brightly and soared into the sky. The sky was suddenly covered with dark clouds, lightning and thunder. After a while, a downpour of rain fell from the sky, moistening the parched land. The villagers cheered and thanked Li Ming for his prayers and the magical power of the beads.
The heavy rain not only alleviated the drought, but also made the villagers more awe and cherish the bead. They understood that this was a precious treasure left to them by Li Daring, and it was also the patron saint of their village.
Since then, the village has not suffered any major disasters. The villagers united as one, built their homes together, and lived a happy and peaceful life. And that bead is also regarded by them as a family heirloom, passed down from generation to generation, and will never be erased.
Time flies, time flies. The village has long since taken on a new look, but the legend of the bead has endured. Whenever a newcomer comes to the village, the villagers always enthusiastically tell this beautiful legend and make it a part of the village culture.
And Li Daring's spirit has also been eternally inherited in this legend. His boldness, kindness, courage and integrity have become a role model and example for the villagers. They always keep in mind Li Daring's teachings and practice these beautiful qualities with practical actions.
In this small mountain village, people believe that kindness and bravery can always overcome all difficulties. And that magical bead has also become the eternal faith and hope in their hearts. It will continue to guard the village and witness its prosperity and development.
In this legendary story, we see the charm and power of folk culture. It makes us believe that in this world, there are always things that transcend time and space and reality, and they can give us strength and courage to be more determined and brave in the face of difficulties and challenges. And these things are the most precious treasures in our hearts.