The two did not listen to their mother's persuasion and insisted on going into the mountains to hunt
On the border of the distant ancient country, there is a vast deep mountain and old forest, with dense forests, infested with wild beasts, and inaccessible to people. This mountain forest has a mysterious name - Shadow Valley. Legend has it that the valley is inhabited by ancient gods and goddesses, and there are many bad things lurking in it. Therefore, the villagers avoid it on weekdays, for fear of causing some trouble.
However, in this village, there is a couple who are famous hunters. The old hunter's name is Li Tieshan, who is nearly seventy years old, but he is still vigorous and his eyes are like torches. His son, Li Xiaohu, is twenty years old, inheriting his father's bravery and skills, and is also a good hunter. The two of them often went deep into the mountains and forests together, bringing back abundant prey, which was the envy of the villagers.
Li Tieshan's wife, that is, Li Xiaohu's mother, is a kind-hearted woman who knows how to measure. She was well aware of the strangeness of Shadow Valley, and repeatedly persuaded the two to stop taking risks, but each time they were rejected on the grounds that "men should take risks and hunt for curiosity". Although she was worried, she had no choice but to silently pray for their safe return.
This autumn, there seemed to be an unusually large number of prey in Shadow Valley, attracting the attention of many hunters. Li Tieshan and Li Xiaohu couldn't hold back the fire of curiosity in their hearts and decided to enter the mountain again. Although Li Xiaohu's mother repeatedly dissuaded them, they turned a deaf ear and insisted on going.
Before leaving, Li Xiaohu's mother tearfully prepared dry food and water for them, and quietly sewed a few small amulets on the clothes of the two, hoping that these would bring them good luck. However, her heart was full of uneasiness, as if she had a premonition that something unfortunate would happen during this hunt.
The two men entered the mountain happily and did not return for several days. The people of the village began to talk about whether something had happened to them. Li Xiaohu's mother was even more anxious, looking at the entrance of the village every day, looking forward to their return.
Finally, at dusk on the seventh day, Li Tieshan staggered back to the village alone. His face was pale, his clothes were in tatters, and he clutched a bloodstained prey in his hands. Seeing this, the villagers gathered around to inquire about the situation. Li Tieshan just muttered to himself, as if he was a little confused.
Everyone helped Li Tieshan home, and Li Xiaohu's mother burst into tears when she saw her husband like this. She tried to ask her husband what was going on, but Li Tieshan just repeated "Little Tiger...... Xiaohu ...... he couldn't speak anymore.
At this moment, there was a sudden sound of horses' hooves in the village. Several strangers on fast horses broke into the village, their faces solemn, and they went straight to Li Tieshan's house. Li Xiaohu's mother's heart tightened, and she had a premonition that something was wrong.
When those people saw Li Tieshan, they immediately dismounted and saluted, and one of them said in a deep voice: "Old hero Li, we are the catchers of a nearby town, and we have come to report an unfortunate news. Ling Lang Li Xiaohu suffered an accident in the Valley of Shadows and died tragically. ”
As soon as these words came out, Li Xiaohu's mother only felt that the world was spinning, and her eyes were dark, and she fainted. Li Tieshan was stunned, as if he had lost all his vitality.
It turned out that when Li Tieshan and Li Xiaohu were hunting in the mountains, they strayed into a forbidden land. There is a fierce demon beast there, guarding a mysterious spiritual grass. The two of them didn't know the depths, and rashly challenged the demon beast, but Li Xiaohu died tragically on the spot, although Li Tieshan escaped by luck, he was also seriously injured, and his mind became blurred.
Li Xiaohu's mother woke up in grief, and she couldn't accept this cruel reality. She thought of the amulets she had sewn for her husband and son, and her heart swelled with endless grief and remorse. She hated herself for not being able to stop them from entering the mountains, for not being able to protect her son.
In the days that followed, Li Xiaohu's mother became silent and washed her face with tears all day long. She often came to the entrance of the village alone, looking in the direction of the Shadow Valley in a daze, as if looking for traces of her son's life. Li Tieshan, on the other hand, died of depression soon after due to serious injuries and the loss of his son.
The people in the village sighed and talked about what happened to the couple. They all said that this was the consequence of not listening to the old man and insisting on taking risks. And Li Xiaohu's mother has become the saddest footnote in this story, and her tears seem to have become the best commentary on this bizarre and tortuous story.
Time flies, Shadow Valley is still mysterious, and Li Xiaohu's mother is slowly aging in the baptism of years. However, when night fell, the villagers could still hear her whispering her son's name at the entrance of the village, and the voice was full of endless longing and sorrow.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, there are several spring and autumn. Li Xiaohu's mother is gray-haired, but she still guards the entrance of the village every day, looking at the direction of the Shadow Valley, and the longing for her son in her heart has never diminished. Every time the villagers passed by, they would sigh softly, lamenting the mother's persistence and misfortune.
One day, a strange Taoist priest came to the village. He traveled all over the world, heard the story of Li Xiaohu, and decided to come to find out. The Taoist priest stayed in the village and talked with Li Xiaohu's mother for a long time. He heard what happened to her, and he also felt that she missed her son deeply.
The Taoist priest told Li Xiaohu's mother that there were indeed some unusual powers in the Valley of Shadows, but they were not completely unsolvable. He was willing to try to enter the valley and look for some clues to see if he could solve the mystery and give her soul a little comfort.
After Li Xiaohu's mother heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes. She thanked the Taoist priest gratefully, hoping that he would find out the truth and let her know what had happened to her son.
After resting in the village for a few days, the Taoist priest entered the Valley of Shadows alone with some necessary items. The villagers are praying for him to return safely.
A few days later, the priest returned to the village exhausted. There was a hint of joy on his face, and he was still holding something in his hand - it was a jade pendant carved with strange patterns, which was worn by Li Xiaohu before his death.
The Taoist priest told Li Xiaohu's mother that he had found an ancient ruin deep in the valley, where some ancient secrets seemed to be hidden. He found this jade pendant in this ruins, and also saw some strange scenes, as if he saw Li Xiaohu fighting with a fierce demon beast.
He explained that this jade pendant may have been a protective talisman, but it failed for some reason, causing Li Xiaohu to suffer misfortune. He also mentioned that the demon beast seemed to be the spirit beast guarding this valley, and it should not be provoked at will.
Hearing this, Li Xiaohu's mother burst into tears, but she also had a hint of realization in her heart. She finally understood why her son had suffered misfortune, and why she had never been able to let go. She thanked the Taoist priest for solving the mystery in her heart, and also thanked him for bringing this jade pendant, so that she could have some sustenance.
From that day on, Li Xiaohu's mother no longer guarded the entrance of the village every day. She began to offer the jade pendant in her home, praying that her son's soul would rest in peace. She also began to cherish life more, live in harmony with the villagers, and inherit her son's kindness and bravery during his lifetime.
And that Shadow Valley still retains its mystery and weirdness in the mouths of the villagers. But people no longer get involved lightly, but learn to be in awe and respect. They know that the forces of nature are powerful and that humans should learn to live in harmony with them.
As the years passed, the story of Li Xiaohu and his mother gradually faded out of people's sight. But whenever someone mentions this legend, it still makes people sigh. It serves as a warning to future generations to respect nature and heed the advice of their elders, as well as to cherish the happiness and tranquility that is in front of them.
After the death of Li Xiaohu's mother, her story and the legend of the Shadow Valley are like ancient trees in the village, which have gone through wind and frost, but they are still standing. Villagers often mention it after tea and dinner to warn future generations.
In the spring of one year, a young scholar named Lin Yi came to the village. When he heard Li Xiaohu's story, his heart was full of curiosity and awe. Lin Yi is determined to explore the Shadow Valley himself, unlock the secrets in it, and find a clear answer for Li Xiaohu's mother and the people in the village.
Lin Yi stayed in the village and asked the older generation of villagers about the legends of the Shadow Valley. He also researched the ancient books left in the village, hoping to find clues from them. After months of preparation, Lin Yi felt that he was fully prepared, so he decided to enter the Shadow Valley alone.
The forests in the valley are towering and wild beasts are infested, but Lin Yi has relied on his extraordinary courage and wit to move forward cautiously all the way. He encountered all kinds of dangers, but each time he saved them. In the process of going deep into the valley, Lin Yi found some strange traces, as if people or beasts had moved here.
After several days of exploration, Lin Yi finally came to the legendary ruins. He saw the fierce demon beast statue, and also found many ancient runes and patterns. Lin Yi studied carefully and found that these runes and patterns seemed to be related to the ancient records in the village.
In the deepest part of the ruins, Lin Yi found a stone stele. An ancient text was engraved on the stone tablet, describing the origin of this valley and the legend of the demon beast. It turned out that this demon beast was the guardian of this mountain forest, and its power was powerful and mysterious, guarding the spiritual grass and treasures in the valley. And those who trespass are often mistaken for violating their territory.
Lin Yi also discovered that Li Xiaohu's jade pendant was the key to unlocking this ruin. The pattern on the jade pendant matches the runes on the stone tablet, and only those who hold the jade pendant can enter the depths of this ruin.
Lin Yi understood that the reason why Li Xiaohu and Li Tieshan suffered misfortune was precisely because they strayed into this forbidden land and angered the demon beasts. And Li Xiaohu's mother is because she misses her son too much, so she will always stay at the entrance of the village, looking forward to her son's return.
Lin Yi returned to the village with these discoveries and told the villagers what he had seen and heard. After hearing this, the villagers were all moved, and they all sighed at Li Xiaohu's difficulty and Li Xiaohu's bravery. They decided to build a temple in the village to worship the demon beast as a sign of awe and gratitude for it.
And Lin Yi also won the respect and praise of the villagers because of his bravery and wisdom in this expedition. Instead of being complacent about unlocking the secrets of the Valley of Shadows, he cherished life more and worked hard to contribute to the people of the village.
Since then, the villagers have been in awe of the Valley of Shadows, and they no longer dare to set foot in it easily. And Li Xiaohu's story has also become a legend in the mouths of generations after generations, inspiring them to be brave, kind, and reverent of nature.
Time flies, time flies. The Valley of Shadows is still mysterious, but the villagers already have awe and respect for it in their hearts. And Li Xiaohu's mother has also left her tenacity and persistence in the memories of the villagers forever. Her story, like the Valley of Shadows, will remain in people's hearts forever.