Because of the old woman's negligence, the old carpenter did tricks and feet on the beams of the house, which was mistakenly resolved by stray cats
In an ancient and mysterious town, there is a skilled old carpenter named Master Chen. He is getting older, but his craftsmanship is becoming more and more exquisite, whether it is a table, chair, bench, or bed cabinet and box, as long as it is from his hands, it is always sturdy and beautiful. However, the old carpenter has a little-known secret - he is proficient in an ancient carpentry technique that allows him to exert some mysterious power in the woodwork to achieve his own ends.
On this day, Mrs. Li, a wealthy family in the town, approached Master Chen and wanted to create a set of fine furniture for her new house. Mrs. Li is notoriously picky and harsh, but she also pays extremely well. Although Master Chen was a little unhappy in his heart, he thought of the tempting remuneration and accepted it.
The work began, and Master Chen led his apprentices to work day and night, and soon created a beautiful set of furniture. However, on the day of the delivery of the furniture, Mrs. Li picked and chose Master Chen's works, not only bargaining sharply, but also making disrespectful remarks, snubbing the old carpenter.
Master Chen was indignant in his heart, and he decided to use his aversion to teach Mrs. Li a lesson. So, under the cover of night, he sneaked back to the new house and carved some special runes and patterns on the hidden parts of the furniture and the beams. These runes and patterns, which he learned from ancient books, are said to be able to trigger some mysterious powers.
After doing this, Master Chen left satisfied. He believed that it would not be long before Old Madam Li would pay the price for her arrogance.
However, things didn't go as Master Chan had expected. Just a few days after he used the technique of disgust, a stray cat accidentally broke into Mrs. Li's new house. The cat looked skinny and was clearly hungry. It foraged for food in the house, and eventually climbed the beams of the house, where it happened to find the runes and patterns carved by Master Chen.
The stray cat was intrigued by these strange patterns, and it gently touched the runes with its paws, as if it could feel the mysterious power contained within. Just then, something strange happened—the runes and patterns glowed faintly, flickering with the touch of the cat's claws.
In the days that followed, the stray cat seemed to be attracted by the runes and patterns, and often wandered on the beams of the house. And in Mrs. Li's new house, some inexplicable things began to happen. Occasionally, the furniture makes strange noises in the dead of night, as if someone is whispering, and the runes and patterns on the beams glow blue from time to time, enveloping the whole house in an atmosphere of mystery.
Mrs. Li and her family were so frightened by these strange phenomena that they sought out Taoist priests and monks to exorcise evil spirits, but they were never able to explain the cause of these phenomena. When Master Chen heard these rumors, he was secretly happy in his heart—he knew that it was his aversion to victory that had begun to work.
However, just when Master Chen was secretly complacent, things took an unexpected turn. The stray cat lingered on the beams of the house for several days before suddenly disappearing. At the same time, the strange phenomenon in the house also disappeared without a trace. Mrs. Li and her family never encountered anything strange again, as if everything was calm again.
When Master Chen heard the news, he was shocked. He couldn't believe that his aversion to victory had been cracked by a stray cat. He began to wonder if something was wrong, or if the cat had some special powers. He decided to check it out for himself.
When he sneaked into Mrs. Li's new house again, he found that the runes and patterns on the beams had been blurred by the claws of stray cats. He felt a pang of loss in his heart, and at the same time he became interested in the stray cat.
He began to inquire about the whereabouts of the stray cat, wanting to find out. After a lot of twists and turns, he finally found the cat. However, when he saw the cat, he was surprised to find that it was not as thin as other stray cats, but rather had smooth hair and a strong body. What surprised him even more was that the cat's eyes actually shone with a kind of intelligence similar to that of a human.
Master Chan began to realize that this cat might not be ordinary. He decides to put aside his preconceptions and arrogance, befriend the cat, and try to learn more about the art of disgust from it.
As time went on, the relationship between Master Chen and the stray cats became more and more intimate. He discovers that the cat is not only human, but also possesses some mysterious abilities. Sometimes it can predict something that is about to happen, and sometimes it can affect its surroundings in some way. Master Chen began to suspect that the cat might be some kind of spirit animal or the embodiment of some ancient legend.
In the process of getting along with stray cats, Master Chen gradually realized the higher realm of the art of disgust - that is, to live in harmony with nature and conform to the way of heaven. Realizing that his past actions were too paranoid and narrow-minded, he decides to give up using the art of aversion to revenge others. Instead, he began to use his skills and wisdom to help those in need, and passed on his experience to his disciples.
Since then, Master Chen and his apprentices have become the most respected carpenter team in the town. Their creations are not only beautiful and durable, but also contain a mysterious and harmonious power. And the stray cat has always been by Master Chen's side, becoming his loyal companion and source of inspiration.
One day many years later, when Master Chen recalled his past in the sunset, he said with emotion: "Sometimes, fate is as mysterious and unpredictable as that stray cat. It has led us to all kinds of adventures and transitions, and it has also allowed us to grow and transform through experience. Thanks to that cat, I realized the true meaning of life. ”
And the stray cat seemed to understand Master Chen's words, and gently rubbed his body, as if in response to his gratitude. The town looks particularly peaceful and beautiful at sunset, and the harmonious coexistence of man and nature is best interpreted here.
However, just as Master Chen and his apprentices were enjoying the peace and harmony, a sudden news broke the peace of the town - Mrs. Li suddenly fell ill, and her condition was serious, supposedly due to the haunting of her home. The people of the Li family invited all the famous doctors, but they were helpless.
When Master Chen heard the news, his heart couldn't help but move. He remembered the disgusting technique he had performed on the beams of the Li family many years ago, although it had already been resolved by stray cats, it was difficult to guarantee that there would be no sequelae. He decided to visit Mrs. Li in person to see if he could relieve her pain.
When he came to Li's house, he found that the entire house was shrouded in an eerie atmosphere. Old Madam Li's room was filled with a strange atmosphere, as if something was secretly peeping at everything. Master Chen knew in his heart that this must be the result of his disgusting technique many years ago.
He took out the tools and runes he had with him and began to arrange the circle in the room. As he moved, the breath in the room gradually calmed down. However, at this moment, a sudden change arose - a black shadow suddenly burst out from the corner of the wall and rushed towards Master Chen.
Master Chen quickly dodged the attack of the black shadow, and when he looked closely, he found that the black shadow was actually a black cat. The black cat was quite similar to the stray cat he had encountered years ago, but there was hostility and evil in its eyes.
Master Chen was shocked, and he realized that this black cat might be one of the consequences of his Victory Aversion technique many years ago. He tries to communicate with the black cat, but the latter doesn't seem to appreciate it and instead launches a more violent attack.
A fierce battle unfolds in the room, and Master Chen and the black cat battle wits and courage, each performing their own stunts. In the end, under Master Chen's ingenious layout and strong will, the black cat gradually fell into a predicament. However, at this moment, Master Chen suddenly stopped and let go of the black cat.
It turned out that in the process of fierce battle, he felt the loneliness and pain in the black cat's heart. He realizes that the black cat may also have been cursed and tortured because of his wrongdoings back then. He decides to spare the black cat and use his power to defuse the curse.
As Master Chen's spells and magic circles gradually took effect, the strange aura in the room gradually dissipated. Mrs. Li's condition also miraculously improved. When she woke up, she was grateful to Master Chen and asked him how he had done to ward off the evil spirits.
Master Chen just smiled slightly and didn't explain much. He knew in his heart that there were things that could not be explained in words. It is enough for him to do what he has to do and use his strength and wisdom to help those in need.
As for the black cat, Master Chen believes that it will definitely find its own home and path to salvation. And he himself will continue to move forward, pursuing a higher realm and deeper wisdom on the road of carpentry.
Since Mrs. Li's condition improved, Master Chen's reputation in the town has risen to a higher level. Not only was he a skilled carpenter, but he was also proficient in some spells to ward off evil spirits, which made people both respect and fear him. However, Master Chen himself knew that he was not really a mage, but a carpenter who knew some of the ancient techniques of carpentry.
After letting go of the black cat that day, he always had an inexplicable concern in his heart. The black cat's eyes, the loneliness, stubbornness, and deep hostility, always haunted him. He began to inquire about the black cat, intentionally or unintentionally, but never found anything.
One night a few months later, Master Chen was working overtime in the workshop to polish a wood carving when he suddenly heard a slight sound outside the window. He put down the tools in his hand and gently pushed the window open, only to see a black cat sitting quietly on the windowsill, its eyes shining coldly in the moonlight.
Master Chen's heart moved, and he recognized that this black cat was the one who fought with him that day. He whispered, "You're here." ”
The black cat seemed to understand him, tilted its head slightly, and let out a low meow. Master Chen stretched out his hand and wanted to pet it, but the black cat jumped away with ease.
"Are you still hating me?" asked Master Chen softly.
The black cat didn't answer, just looked at him quietly. Suddenly, it turned and jumped off the windowsill and disappeared into the night.
Master Chen sighed and closed the window. He knew that the entanglement between himself and the black cat was far from over.
A few days later, a bizarre theft occurred in the town. The heirloom of the Li family, a priceless jade pendant, is gone. The Li family was as anxious as ants on a hot pot, looking around but finding nothing.
When Master Chen heard this, his heart moved. He remembered the mysterious black cat and its eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. He decides to secretly investigate the matter to see if it has anything to do with the black cat.
After some twists and turns, Master Chen finally found some clues. He discovered that on the night of the theft, a black cat had been seen wandering near Li's house. Moreover, there seems to be a shiny thing hanging on the black cat's body.
Master Chen knew in his heart that the shiny thing was probably the stolen jade pendant. He decides to set a trap to lure out the black cat and retrieve the jade pendant.
However, things didn't go as he had planned. When he arrives with a trap to a place frequented by black cats, he finds that the black cat is already waiting there. It held the jade pendant in its mouth, and its eyes revealed a kind of provocation and banter.
Master Chen didn't rush to make a move, he knew that this black cat was extraordinary and could not be easily offended. He tried to communicate with the black cat, hoping that it would take the initiative to return the jade pendant.
The black cat seemed to understand his words, but instead of putting the jade pendant down, it turned around and jumped onto a tree, looking at Master Chen condescendingly.
Master Chen had no choice but to follow and climb the tree to chase the black cat. After some chase and wits and courage, Master Chen finally took advantage of the black cat's unpreparedness and recaptured the jade pendant. But just as he was about to get off the tree, the black cat suddenly attacked and snatched the jade pendant from his hand again.
Master Chen was very anxious in his heart, he knew the importance of this jade pendant to the Li family. He decided to take a more gentle approach to the problem. After he got off the tree, he bowed deeply to the black cat and said, "I know that you are a spiritual creature, and this jade pendant is of great significance to the Li family. I would appreciate it if you could return it. ”
The black cat looked at Master Chen, and a trace of hesitation flashed in his eyes. It seemed to be impressed by Master Chen's sincerity, but it didn't want to give up the treasure in his hands easily. After a stalemate between the two for a while, the black cat finally decided to put down the jade pendant and turned to leave.
Master Chen picked up the jade pendant with relief, and his heart was full of gratitude and respect for the black cat. He knew that this black cat was not an ordinary animal, but a spiritual creature with mysterious powers. He decided to tell the people of the Li family about this and told them to be in awe and respect for the black cat.
The Li family was overjoyed when they learned that the jade pendant had been recovered, and they were grateful to Master Chen. They prepared some food and water for the black cat as a thank you according to Master Chen's instructions, and promised to be more kind to the animals and creatures in the family in the future.
Soon after this incident, Master Chan noticed that the black cat would appear near his workshop from time to time, but never entered the workshop to disturb his work, as if it was just silently guarding him. He began to try to establish a tacit understanding and trust relationship with the black cat, sometimes feeding it some food and water as a gesture of friendship, and the black cat gradually let down his guard and was willing to approach Master Chen and accept his kind hospitality.
As time went on, the relationship between Master Chen and the black cat became more and more harmonious, and at some point they were even able to cooperate with each other to complete some complex carpentry work. The townspeople have also grown accustomed to the existence of this mysterious black cat, and revered and worshipped it as the town's patron saint.
Master Chen learned a lot about the harmonious coexistence of nature from the black cat, and incorporated these concepts into his own carpentry skills, and he not only became a better master carpenter, but also a wise man who truly knew how to respect life and conform to the way of heaven. And the mysterious black cat has also become the most precious friend and partner in his life, accompanying him through many joyful and difficult years.