Upside down mandarin ducks
In ancient times, there was a picturesque town called Qingxi Town. The town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the residents live a calm and harmonious life. However, this seemingly peaceful town hides a strange secret that has been passed down for generations.
There is a pair of childhood sweethearts in Qingxi Town, the man's name is Li Yunfei, he is a hard-working and simple young man, he works in the carpenter shop in the town, with exquisite craftsmanship and sincerity. The woman's name is Lin Xiaoyue, the only daughter of the scholarly family in the town, smart and knowledgeable. The two have grown up together since childhood, and their love is deep, and they have already made a private lifelong agreement.
However, Qingxi Town has a quirky tradition: every year on the night of Qixi Festival, the town will hold a grand "upside-down mandarin duck" ceremony. In this ceremony, all unmarried men and women participate, through a series of complex procedures and rituals aimed at finding their destined partner. This tradition has a long history and is said to be closely related to the town's mystical legends.
Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue didn't believe this, but the pressure of the family and the traditions of the town forced them to participate. On the night of Qixi Festival, the moonlight is like water and the stars are shining. The unmarried men and women of the town gather in front of the ancient temple, the walls of which are carved with bizarre totems, each of which looks ancient and mysterious.
The ceremony began, with the mayor holding a golden sword and chanting an ancient incantation aloud in front of the crowd. Subsequently, men and women began to pair up according to the old rules. However, when the ritual reached a critical moment, something strange suddenly happened.
The moonlight, which had been bright, suddenly dimmed, and a gust of wind blew away, blowing away the crowd. When everything returned to calm, people were surprised to find that Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue had mysteriously disappeared!
The incident caused an uproar in the town. There was a lot of talk among the people, some said that a mysterious force had taken them away, some said that the ancestors of the town had apparitions, and some said that they had been captured by youkai. The family and the people of the town are anxious, looking for their whereabouts.
At the same time, Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue find themselves in a strange world. They were transported to an unknown time and space by an invisible force, surrounded by a mysterious and ancient atmosphere. They saw strange creatures and encountered incredible things, as if they were in an ancient myth.
"Yunfei, what should we do?" Lin Xiaoyue held Li Yunfei's hand tightly, with a hint of tremor in her voice.
"Don't be afraid, Xiaoyue. No matter what, I will protect you. Li Yunfei said with a firm gaze.
They begin to explore this bizarre world, trying to find a way home. In the process, they encountered various challenges and difficulties, but they always worked together and supported each other.
Gradually, they discover that this world seems to be inextricably linked to Qingxi Town. They encounter the ancient guardian beasts and unravel the secrets hidden in the town. It turned out that Qingxi Town was once a mysterious ancient country site, and the "upside-down mandarin duck" ceremony was actually to worship the gods of the ancient country in order to seek the protection of the gods.
Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue, under the guidance of mysterious powers, went through many tests and finally found a way to go home. When they returned to Qingxi Town, it was already the third day of Qixi Night.
The people of the town were pleasantly surprised to find their return safely and gathered around to ask about their experiences. Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue looked at each other and smiled, without explaining too much, just hugging each other tightly.
Since then, the "Upside Down Mandarin Duck" ceremony has become more mysterious and solemn in Qingxi Town. And the story of Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue has also been passed down as a good story and has become a legend passed down by word of mouth in the town. Their love has gone through the test of time and space and has become more indestructible. Whenever the night of Qixi Festival comes, they will always recall that mysterious world and that extraordinary experience, and their hearts are full of gratitude and cherishment.
However, the story doesn't end there. The secrets of Clearstream still haunt everyone in the town like a mystery to be solved. In particular, the true meaning behind the "upside-down mandarin duck" ceremony seems to hide a deeper secret.
After Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue returned to reality, although their lives returned to their former peace, they always remembered that mysterious world in their hearts. They began to study the history and legends of Qingxi Town, trying to unravel the secrets of the "Upside-Down Mandarin Duck" ceremony.
After rummaging through a large number of ancient books and questioning the town's elders, they uncovered a surprising clue. It turns out that the "upside-down mandarin duck" ceremony is not just a ceremony to find a partner, but also a ceremony set up by the ancestors of Qingxi Town to protect the town from disaster. In that mysterious world, the challenges they encountered and the guardian beasts were set up by their ancestors to test their courage and wisdom.
What's more, they learn that each young man and woman who find a partner through this ritual gain a mystical power that protects Clearbrook from the outside world. This is also the reason why the townspeople value this ritual so much.
Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue realized that they had not only experienced an adventure across time and space, but also unknowingly shouldered the heavy responsibility of protecting the town. They began to study and cultivate even harder so that they could better use this mystical power.
As time passed, their abilities became stronger and stronger, not only guarding the peace of Qingxi Town, but also helping many people in need. Their stories have spread throughout the region and have attracted the admiration and respect of countless people.
However, the good times were short-lived. One day, an evil force suddenly attacked the town of Qingxi in an attempt to seize this mysterious force. In the face of a strong enemy, Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue stepped forward and used their strength to start a fierce battle with the enemy.
The battle was extremely fierce, but Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue always had a firm belief and did not retreat half a step. Eventually, under their leadership, the residents of Qingxi Town united and successfully repelled the enemy.
After this battle, Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue better understood their responsibilities and missions. They decided to pass on their experience and strength to more young people so that they too could protect themselves and their homes.
So, on the night of Qixi Festival, they led a group of young people to the ancient temple. Under the illumination of the moonlight, they began a new round of the "upside-down mandarin duck" ceremony. This time, it is not only to find a partner, but also to inherit and protect that mysterious power.
After the ceremony, Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue watched the young people in front of them standing hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, and their hearts were full of relief and expectation. They knew that these young people would become the new guardians of Qingxi Town, continuing to pass on the ancient and mysterious power.
And their stories will be forever told in this beautiful land, inspiring generations of people to move forward and protect their homeland.
As for the evil force that had tried to seize power, although it was repelled once, Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue knew very well that they would not give up. In order to protect Qingxi Town and that mysterious force, Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue decided to strengthen the town's defenses and train more young people to deal with possible threats.
As time passed, the town of Greening Creek became more prosperous and tranquil. Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue also became legends in the town, and their stories were compiled into songs and operas, which were widely circulated among the people.
However, on a sunny day, a stranger suddenly breaks into the town of Qingxi. He claimed to be a traveler from afar, and came to visit after hearing the story of Qingxi Town. Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue warmly received him and showed him around the town.
But to their surprise, this stranger was spying on the town's defenses and the mysterious power. It turned out that he was a spy sent by the evil force to attack Qingxi Town again.
Fortunately, Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue discovered the true identity of this stranger in time and drove him out of Qingxi Town. This incident also made them realize the importance of strengthening their defenses. So, they set out to improve the town's defense system and strengthen the training of young people.
A few years later, that evil force did make a comeback. But this time, they faced a much tougher defense and a stronger opponent. Under the leadership of Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue, the residents of Qingxi Town united and successfully resisted the enemy's attack.
Since then, the town of Clearstream has become more secure and prosperous. Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue have also become heroes who will always inspire the people of the town to move forward and protect their homes.
After this incident, the fame of Qingxi Town has spread far and wide, and many people come here to see the hero's demeanor, and some people want to explore the mystery of the "upside-down mandarin duck" ceremony. Although Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue felt a little tired, they were well aware of their responsibilities, so they decided to take this opportunity to show the culture and charm of Qingxi Town to the outside world.
In order to let more people understand the true connotation of the "upside-down mandarin duck" ceremony, they organized a grand celebration. On the day of the celebration, Qingxi Town was full of lights, gongs and drums, and it was very lively. Guests from far and wide gathered to witness the event.
Before the start of the celebration, Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue stood on the high platform and told everyone their story and the origin and meaning of the "upside-down mandarin duck" ceremony. Their words deeply touched everyone present and made people more in awe and respect for this ancient tradition.
Then, the celebration officially began. Dragon and lion dances, acrobatic performances, folk songs and dances and other wonderful programs were staged in turn, winning bursts of applause from the audience. In the joyful atmosphere, people felt the unique cultural heritage and charm of Qingxi Town.
However, happy times are always short-lived. Just as the celebration was about to end, a powerful evil aura suddenly enveloped the entire Qingxi Town. The originally clear sky became cloudy and thunder rumbled, as if the end of the world was approaching.
After Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue felt this evil aura, they immediately realized that this was a sign that the evil force was attacking again. They quickly organized the townspeople's and guests to defend themselves while rushing towards the source of the evil aura.
When they arrived at the scene, they were surprised to find a huge dark vortex slowly spinning in the air, exuding a terrifying aura. Out of the whirlpool came a black-robed demon with a hideous face, holding a long sword that shimmered with ghostly light, and his eyes revealed contempt for the world and a desire to destroy it.
"Hahaha! You stupid humans still dare to resist me! Today, I want to show you the true fear!" The demon laughed arrogantly, waving the long sword in his hand and slashing at Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue.
Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue were not afraid, they clenched the weapons in their hands and greeted them. For a while, the sword qi was vertical and horizontal, the flames were splashing, and the three of them started a fierce battle.
However, the demon's strength was too strong, and Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue gradually felt powerless. Just when they were about to lose their support, suddenly a dazzling light fell from the sky and enveloped the entire battlefield.
After the light dissipated, a mysterious figure appeared in front of them. It was an old man dressed in white with a kind face, holding a golden staff and exuding a divine aura all over his body.
"Young man, you guys are doing a great job. Now, let me help you!" the old man said with a smile, and then waved the staff in his hand to attack the demon.
With the help of the old man, Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue regained their spirits and started a desperate fight against the demons. After a fierce battle, they finally succeeded in defeating the demon and sealing him back into the dark maelstrom.
After the battle, the old man revealed his identity to Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue. It turns out that he is the patron saint of Qingxi Town, and has been secretly protecting the secrets of this town and the "Upside-Down Mandarin Duck" ceremony. He thanked Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue for everything they had done to protect Qingxi Town, and gave them more power to protect the town.
Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue thanked the old man with tears in their eyes, and promised to continue to work hard to protect the secrets of Qingxi Town and the "Upside Down Mandarin Duck" ceremony. The old man smiled and nodded, then disappeared into the sky in a ray of light.
Since then, Qingxi Town has not been infested by any evil forces. Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue have also become legendary heroes in the town, and their stories will be told forever in this beautiful land. The "upside-down mandarin duck" ceremony has also become more mysterious and solemn, and has become one of the most valuable cultural heritages of Qingxi Town.
Many years later, on the night of Qixi Festival, Li Yunfei and Lin Xiaoyue took their children to the ancient temple to participate in the new "Upside-Down Mandarin Duck" ceremony. They watched the children run and play happily in the moonlight, and their hearts were filled with joy and anticipation. They knew that these children would become the new guardians of Qingxi Town, continuing to pass on that ancient and mysterious power.
The moonlight sprinkled on the streets and alleys of Qingxi Town, casting a veil of mystery on this ancient town. Li Yunfei held Lin Xiaoyue's hand tightly, and the two looked at each other and smiled, as if they had returned to that time and space full of adventure and mystery. They know that no matter what happens in the future, as long as they work together with each other, they will be able to overcome any difficulties and challenges. And their story will forever be one of the most beautiful legends in Qingxi Town, inspiring everyone to move forward and pursue their dreams and happiness.
On that mysterious night, the starry sky of Qingxi Town was exceptionally bright, as if the stars in the sky were cheering and blessing this beautiful town and its heroes. And the secret of the "Upside-Down Mandarin Duck" ceremony will also become more mysterious and profound with the passage of time, becoming an eternal treasure of Qingxi Town.