The man was relieved at night, but he heard the old cow talking
In the ancient land of China, there are countless bizarre folk tales. Today, I want to talk about a strange incident that happened in an ancient village deep in the mountains. The protagonist of the story, named Applejack, is a simple and kind farmer whose life is plain and quiet until that moonlit night.
In Applejack's yard, there is an old cow. The old cow was old and had a dull coat, but there was a wisdom in his eyes. Applejack has a deep affection for the old cow, not only because the old cow is a good helper for the family's farming, but also because it has accompanied Applejack countless days and nights.
One evening, Applejack finished her day's farm work and went back to her room early to rest. In the dead of night, the moonlight is like water, but Applejack is awakened by a burst of urine. He got up in a daze, walked through the silent courtyard, and came to the latrine behind the house.
Just as Applejack prepares to take a break, he suddenly hears a low, distant voice that seems to be coming from afar, and it seems to be close at hand. He looked around and saw that the old cow was standing quietly in the moonlight, his eyes bright, as if watching him.
Applejack was shocked, could it be the sound from the old cow? He rubbed his eyes, thinking he had misheard. However, the voice rang out again, clear and firm: "Applejack, you won't live more than three days." ”
Applejack was so frightened that she quickly took a few steps back and stammered, "Old, old cow, are you talking?"
Lao Niu nodded slowly, his eyes revealing an inexplicable sadness. It spoke slowly, its voice low and powerful: "Applejack, I was originally a sacred cow in the sky, and I was demoted to the mortal world for violating the rules of heaven. I know that you have a good heart, but this fate is fate, and in three days, you will be in great trouble. ”
Applejack was dumbfounded, he never thought his old cow would come from like this. He asked in a trembling voice, "Old, old cow, what should I do?"
The old cow sighed and said, "You need to go to the mountains behind the village to find a thousand-year-old pine." Under Honaka, you'll meet a white-haired old man who can show you the way to solve the calamity. But remember, this is a dangerous trip, so be careful. ”
Applejack was terrified, but when he thought of Niu's words, he knew he had to face it. So, he said goodbye to Lao Niu and took advantage of the moonlight to embark on the road to the mountains.
Deep in the mountains, with towering trees and wild beasts, Applejack walks cautiously. He climbed mountain after mountain, and finally found the thousand-year-old pine in the depths of a dense forest. The ancient pine trees are leafy and thick, as if guarding the tranquility of this mountain forest.
Under the ancient pine, Applejack sees a white-haired old man. The old man has a childish face, a fairy wind and bones, and he knows the extraordinary person at a glance. Applejack respectfully salutes the old man and recounts her ordeal.
After hearing this, the old man nodded slightly and said, "Ajie, your calamity is indeed not trivial. But as long as you have good intentions and face them bravely, you will be able to turn danger into a disaster. You need to go to the river at the east end of the village and look for a strangely shaped stone. This stone can absorb the essence of heaven and earth and has magical powers. You can take it home and put it at the head of your bed, and you will be safe through this fate. ”
Applejack listens to this, and there is hope in her heart. He thanked the old man and hurried back to the village. At the east end of the village, by the river, he searched and finally found the strangely shaped stone. He carefully took the stone home, placed it at the head of the bed, and waited anxiously for the judgment of fate.
The three-day period is fast approaching, and Applejack's heart is filled with tension and unease. However, when the sun rose, he found himself safe and sound. He was surprised to find that the magical stone was emitting a faint light, as if guarding him.
Applejack is grateful, knowing that it was the old cow and the white-haired old man who saved him. He came to the cowshed and bowed deeply to the old cow: "Old cow, old cow, thank you for saving your life." From now on, I will cherish life even more, do more good deeds, and repay your kindness. ”
The old cow seemed to understand Applejack's words, and he flicked his tail slightly, a glint of relief flashing in his eyes. Applejack's life has since returned to peace, but he still remembers this bizarre experience and the mysterious white-haired old man.
Although Applejack's catastrophe has passed, he has not forgotten the old cow's instructions and the white-haired old man's guidance. Following the old man's advice, he often went to the river, worshipped the miraculous stone, and lived with gratitude.
As the days passed, Applejack's kindness spread throughout the village. He is always willing to help his neighbors repair their houses and bring food to the lonely elderly in the village. His actions infected the villagers, and everyone followed suit, and the atmosphere in the village became more harmonious.
And the old cow, under Applejack's careful care, also seems to have a new lease of life. Its eyes grew brighter and its steps became more steady. Applejack often talks to the cow, and although he no longer speaks, Applejack can feel a tacit understanding and closeness in his eyes and movements.
However, the good times were short-lived. A year later, on a stormy night, the village was suddenly hit by flash floods. The flood came like a beast of prey, instantly submerging large swaths of houses and farmland. The villagers panicked and fled in all directions.
Applejack is also in a desperate situation. He was staggered by the flood and was about to be swept into a whirlpool. At that moment, he felt a tremendous force lift him up, and he was placed firmly on the shore. When he looked back, it was the old cow!
The old cow used all his strength to save Applejack to safety, and then lay quietly beside him, as if guarding him. Applejack looks at the old cow's wet body and tired eyes, and her heart is full of gratitude and respect.
After the floods, the village suffered huge damage. But fortunately, thanks to the timely rescue of Ajie and Lao Niu, many villagers were spared. Everyone lamented that Applejack's kindness had been favored by God, and they cherished the life in front of them even more.
Applejack knows that all of this is the protection given to him by the old cow and the white-haired old man. He was determined to continue to do good deeds and repay their kindness. He led the villagers to rebuild their homes, rehabilitating their houses and farmland that had been washed away by the floods. Under his leadership, the village gradually regained its former prosperity and vitality.
And the old cow seemed to be even older after the flood. But its eyes are still bright, as if telling Applejack, "As long as you have goodness in your heart, I will always protect you." ”
As the days passed, Applejack grew old, and the old cow finally came to the end of his life. On a sunny morning, the old cow lay quietly in the cowshed and never woke up. Grief-stricken, Applejack gives the cow a solemn funeral and buries its body on the hillside behind the village.
From then on, Applejack often came to the old cow's grave and silently worshipped it. He knew that although the old cow had left him, its spirit would always be with him and inspire him to keep going.
Applejack silently worships at the old cow's grave, filled with gratitude and nostalgia. He knew that although the old cow was gone, its spirit would always accompany him and become the driving force for him to move forward.
As the years passed, Applejack's good deeds became a good story in the village, and he was not only respected by the villagers, but also attracted guests from afar. Among these guests were people of insight who heard Applejack's story and praised his virtues.
One day, an old man with fairy wind came to the village and found Applejack. He tells Applejack that he is actually the brother of the white-haired old man who instructed him to solve the disaster, and that he has come to visit Applejack after learning of Applejack's good deeds.
The old man said to Applejack, "Your good deeds have touched the heavens and the earth, and now you have accumulated enough merit to get a chance to pray to the gods." Whatever you want to ask for, the gods will satisfy you. ”
Applejack is thrilled to hear this. He thought of the villagers who were still impoverished, and of those who had lost their homes to natural disasters. He took a deep breath and said to the old man, "I pray to the gods that the villagers in the village can live a happy and healthy life, so that this land will always be in good weather and have a good harvest." ”
When the old man heard this, he nodded and said, "Your prayer is very great, and the gods will definitely hear it." With that, the old man turned into a golden light and disappeared into the sky.
Soon after, the village did change dramatically. The wind and rain are smooth, the grains are abundant, and the life of the villagers is getting better and better. Everyone says that it was Applejack's good deeds that touched the gods and brought such good luck.
Applejack is not complacent, but remains humble and kind. He often helps those in need, and interprets the power of good with his actions.
And the old cow, although it has been gone for a long time, Applejack always has its place in her heart. He often recalls the days he spent with Lao Niu, and those warm pictures seem to be right in front of him.
Applejack knows that every encounter in life is a fate, and every experience is a growth. He was grateful to the old cow and the white-haired old man for the help and guidance they gave him, and also to everyone and everything he met in his life.
As the years passed, Applejack's story was passed down through the village and became a legend in the hearts of generations after generations. He used his good deeds and persistence to write a touching folk story. And that reverence for life and adherence to kindness will always inspire future generations to move forward.