The father and son worked in the fields, and the old Taoist priest praised the extraordinary son
In an ancient and quiet village, there lives a father and son who depend on each other. His father's name is Li Laohan, an honest farmer, and his son's name is Li Xiaoer. Father and son work hard every day, hoping that one day they will live a prosperous life.
On this day, the sun was shining and the sky was clear. Li Laohan and Li Xiaoer, as usual, carried hoes and led the old cow to work in the field. They are cultivating a fertile land, and this year there is plenty of rain, the crops are growing well, and it is now another good harvest year.
Just as the father and son were sweating like rain and were busy, they suddenly heard a melodious sound of Taoist music. Looking up, I saw an old Taoist priest with a white beard, dressed in a cyan Taoist robe, holding a whisk in his hand, walking towards them flutteringly. The old Taoist priest had a ruddy face and light steps, obviously a cultivator with Taoism.
Seeing this, Li Laohan hurriedly put down the work in his hand, stepped forward and bowed his hand and said, "Dao Chief, where did you come from? If you don't dislike it, please go to the cold house to rest for a while and drink a cup of coarse tea." The old Taoist priest smiled slightly, waved his hand and said: "The poor road travels all over the world, passing by here, seeing the two of them working hard, I came to greet them." As he spoke, his gaze fell on Li Xiaoer, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
Li Xiaoer was bowing his head and hoeing the ground, not noticing the arrival of the old Taoist priest. He was tall and muscular, and with each hoe he dug deep into the dirt, as if he could hear the sound of the ground being turned over. The old Taoist priest saw it in his eyes and was secretly surprised in his heart.
He walked to Li Xiaoer's side, looked at it carefully, and then praised: "What a young man, strong muscles and bones, and his aura is lofty, and he will become a great weapon in the future." When Li Laohan heard this, he was overjoyed and hurriedly said: "The Taoist chief praised it, although my son has more strength, he is a farmer after all, where can he talk about any big things." ”
The old Taoist priest shook his head and said, "Old man Li, don't underestimate your son. I look at his face, the heavenly court is full, and the earth pavilion is round, which is the appearance of happiness and longevity. Look at the time when he is working, his strength penetrates the back of the paper, and the air runs through Changhong, where is the atmosphere that an ordinary farmer can have?"
Li Laohan was confused when he heard it, and he didn't know what the old Taoist priest meant. Li Xiaoer also stopped what he was doing and looked at the old Taoist priest curiously. Seeing this, the old Taoist priest smiled slightly, took out a jade pendant from his sleeve, handed it to Li Xiaoer, and said: "Young man, this jade pendant was obtained when I was traveling, it can ward off evil spirits and drive away ghosts, and keep you safe." You take it, and it will be of great use in the future. ”
Li Xiaoer took the jade pendant, only to see that it was crystal clear, warm as jade, carved with complex lines, exuding a faint light. He was grateful in his heart, and hurriedly bowed down and thanked: "Thank you Dao Chang for the treasure, Xiao Er must cherish it." ”
The old Taoist priest nodded, said a few more words, and drifted away. Li Laohan and Li Xiaoer looked at the back of the old Taoist priest in the distance, and their hearts were full of doubts and curiosity. They didn't know who this mysterious old Taoist priest was, and why he valued Li Xiaoer so much.
However, what they didn't expect was that since the old Taoist priest came, a series of bizarre and strange things had happened in the village. First, the old locust tree at the entrance of the village suddenly died, and then the well water in the village became muddy, and the villagers talked about it, saying that it was a bad omen.
Although Li Laohan and Li Xiaoer also felt strange, they didn't take these things to heart. They believe that as long as they work hard, they will be able to overcome all difficulties. What they didn't expect, however, was that an even greater danger was creeping up on them......
That night, the moonlight was hazy and the wind was bleak. Li Laohan and Li Xiaoer had just laid down when they suddenly heard a rapid knock on the door. Li Laohan got up in his clothes, opened the door and saw several villagers standing outside the door with frightened faces.
"Old man Li, it's not good! something strange has happened in the village!" said one of the villagers, panting.
Li Laohan's heart tightened, and he hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"
The villager swallowed and said in a trembling voice: "Aunt Zhang's house in the east of the village suddenly disappeared last night! The whole house is empty, and there is not even a single figure!"
"What?!" Li Laohan exclaimed, and a sense of foreboding surged in his heart. He glanced back at Li Xiaoer, and saw that his son was already dressed, and his eyes were firmly standing behind him.
"Let's go, let's take a look!" Li Laohan gritted his teeth and walked towards the east end of the village with Li Xiaoer and a few villagers.
Along the way, they heard more and more talk. It turned out that not only Aunt Zhang's family disappeared, but several other families also suffered the same strange incident. The whole village was enveloped in an atmosphere of terror.
When they came to Aunt Zhang's house, they saw an empty courtyard standing quietly, and the original house was gone. Li Laohan looked around, and a chill surged in his heart. He sensed that the village seemed to be being swallowed up by a mysterious force.
"Dad, I don't think this thing is usual. Li Xiaoer said in a low voice, "We have to find a way to find out the truth." ”
As soon as Li Xiaoer's words fell, a gust of wind blew, and everyone couldn't help but shiver. Li Laohan took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. He knew that he could not panic at this time, and he must rely on his son's wisdom and strength to deal with this unknown crisis.
"Xiao Er, you're right. We can't sit idly by, we have to find out what happened. Old Man Li said in a deep voice, "Do you remember the jade pendant that the old Taoist priest gave you? Maybe it can help us." ”
When Li Xiaoer heard this, he took out the jade pendant from his arms. Under the light of the moon, the jade pendant emitted a faint light, as if it had some kind of mysterious power. He held the jade pendant tightly and said silently in his heart: "May this jade pendant guide us to the truth." ”
At this moment, a strange sound suddenly came from all directions. The sound was like a ghost crying and a wild beast roaring, and it was creepy. The villagers scattered in terror, only Li Laohan and Li Xiaoer stood in place, staring in the direction from which the sound came.
As the sound approached, an eerie aura permeated. Li Laohan and Li Xiaoer saw that a group of hideous-looking ghosts were rushing towards them. Some of those goblins have green faces and fangs, some have long tongues and mop the floor, and some are covered in blood, which looks extremely terrifying.
Seeing this, Li Xiaoer was terrified, but he knew that he couldn't retreat. He grabbed the jade pendant and stepped forward, blocking his father and the villagers.
"Dad, you guys hide quickly, I'll deal with these ghosts!" Li Xiaoer said loudly.
Although Li Laohan was worried about his son's safety, he also knew that he could only rely on his son at this time. He pulled the villagers to the side and watched nervously as Li Xiaoer confronted the ghosts.
Li Xiaoer took a deep breath and held the jade pendant high. Suddenly, a powerful light emanated from the jade pendant, illuminating the entire night sky. The goblins screamed at the light and retreated.
Seeing this, Li Xiaoer took the opportunity to wave the hoe in his hand and attack the ghosts. His strength seemed to have been greatly enhanced at this moment, and each blow was powerful and heavy, directly knocking the ghosts to pieces.
After a fierce battle, the ghosts were finally wiped out by Li Xiaoer. Villagers ran out of their hideouts, cheering and celebrating the victory. Li Laohan hugged his son excitedly, tears coming out of his eyes.
"Xiao Er, you are really the pride of our family!" Li Laohan choked up and said, "You not only have great strength, but also have such courage and wisdom, it's really amazing!"
Li Xiaoer shook his head modestly and said, "Dad, it's all the old Taoist's jade pendant that helped me." Without it, I wouldn't have been able to defeat these goblins. ”
When Li Laohan heard this, his heart was full of gratitude to the mysterious old Taoist. He knew that all this was arranged by fate, and it was the old Taoist priest who secretly blessed their father and son.
After this incident, the strange incident in the village never happened again. The villagers lived a peaceful and peaceful life, and Li Xiaoer became a legend in the village because of his heroic deeds.
Every nightfall, the villagers gather to tell the story of Li Xiaoer's battle with the ghosts. And Li Xiaoer always smiled modestly, saying that all this was arranged by fate, and he just did his duty.
Since then, Li Xiaoer's fame has spread throughout the region. He not only became a hero in the hearts of the villagers, but also attracted many people with lofty ideals to come to learn from him. And Li Xiaoer did not hesitate to pass on his wisdom and strength to them, helping them become better people.
Since defeating the ghost that night, Li Xiaoer's reputation has become more and more famous. Rather than being complacent about his achievements, he was more humble and cautious, knowing that there were still many unknowns in the world that he needed to explore and learn.
One day, a strange traveler came to the village, and after hearing about Li Xiaoer's deeds, he came to visit. This traveler is well-informed, and when he talks about the strange things in the world, Li Xiaoer listens to them with relish. Seeing that Li Xiaoer was so studious, the traveler offered to take him out of the village to see the wider world and learn more advanced martial arts and Taoism.
Although Li Laohan was reluctant, he also understood that his son should have a broader world to display his talents. So, with the blessings of the villagers, Li Xiaoer followed the traveler on a new journey.
During the journey, Li Xiaoer saw the customs of various places, and also encountered many challenges and difficulties. But with his perseverance and extraordinary wisdom, he overcame the difficulties one by one and continued to grow.
The traveler was greatly relieved to see Li Xiaoer's rapid progress. He taught him what he had learned all his life, including martial arts, Taoism, medical skills and other aspects. Li Xiaoer also did not slack off, studied hard day and night, and gradually became a young talent with both civil and military skills.
A few years later, Li Xiaoer and the traveler returned to the village. At this time, Li Xiaoer is no longer the young man who can only farm at the beginning, he is magnificent, his spirit is high, and his gestures reveal an extraordinary temperament.
When the villagers saw Li Xiaoer's return, they cheered. They know that this heroic boy has returned from his studies and will lead them to a better life.
Sure enough, Li Xiaoer lived up to the expectations of the villagers. He used the martial arts and Taoism he learned to help the villagers solve many problems, and also taught them how to defend themselves against external evils. Life in the village is getting richer and richer, and the villagers are living and working in peace and contentment.
And Li Xiaoer didn't stop, he continued to travel around to learn more knowledge and skills. He used his strength and wisdom to help more people solve difficulties and became a hero and model in people's hearts.
Time flies, time flies. Li Xiaoer eventually became a generation of grandmasters, and his story has been passed down through the ages. And the old Taoist priest also appeared in his dream again one night, smiled and said to him: "You have done a good job, and I have not wasted my heart for you. ”
Since then, Li Xiaoer has strengthened his beliefs and pursuits. He knows that no matter how many difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, as long as he has faith in his heart and strength under his feet, he will be able to overcome all difficulties and realize his dreams.
This story spread all over the land and became a good story in the hearts of the people. And Li Xiaoer's deeds have also inspired countless people to move forward bravely and pursue their ideals and beliefs. In this legendary story, we not only see the breadth and profundity of Chinese culture, but also feel the brilliance and power of human nature.