The bricklayer passed by the ruined temple, but his legs did not obey, and the old woman came to his rescue
In a remote mountain village, there is a bricklayer named Amin. He is skilled and honest, and everyone in the village is willing to look for him when they build houses and repair houses. On this day, Ah Ming was invited by Aunt Zhang from the neighboring village to repair the roof, because the road was far away, he went out early.
In the afternoon, Amin was walking on his way home when suddenly the sky changed dramatically, with dark clouds and howling winds. He quickened his pace, trying to get home before dark. Unexpectedly, when I walked halfway up the mountain, a dilapidated temple came into view. Ah Ming remembers hearing from the village elders when he was a child that the temple had been abandoned many years ago, and it is said that strange noises often came out at night, and the villagers did not dare to approach it.
Ah Ming's heart was a little hairy, but looking at the sky and thinking about the old and young in the family, he gritted his teeth and decided to pass by the temple head-on. Just as he was about to reach the gate of the temple, he suddenly felt that his legs were filled with lead, and he was so heavy that he couldn't take a step. He struggled desperately, trying to break free from this inexplicable force, but his legs seemed to be held tightly by an invisible hand, and he did not obey the call at all.
Ah Ming was terrified, and cold sweat flowed from his forehead. He looked around and saw that the walls of the temple were crawling with vines, and the doors and windows were broken, exuding an eerie atmosphere. A cold wind blew, and there was a low murmur from the temple, as if someone was whispering, and like a ghost wailing.
Ah Ming's heart tightened and he wanted to shout for help, but he found that his throat seemed to be blocked by something and he couldn't make a sound. At this moment, the temple door suddenly "creaked" open, and an old woman with a hunched body slowly walked out. She had white hair, wrinkles on her face as deep as ravines, and her eyes were unusually bright.
The old woman didn't seem surprised when she saw Amin, but showed a kind smile. She slowly walked up to Ah Ming, patted him lightly on the shoulder, and said, "Young man, don't be afraid, what you encounter is the test of the mountain god. As long as you're sincere, it will let you go. ”
Ah Ming listened to the old woman's words, and his heart was a little relieved. He hurriedly nodded yes, saying that he had never done anything bad and had always been a man. The old woman nodded, took out a string of Buddhist beads from her arms, handed it to Ah Ming, and said, "You hold this string of Buddhist beads, and your heart is sincere, and it will bless you to go home safely." ”
Ah Ming took the beads, and immediately felt a warm current surging through his body, and his legs also regained sensation. He was grateful and thanked the old woman again and again. The old woman waved her hand, turned around and went back to the temple, and the temple door slowly closed again.
Amin held the beads, his heart filled with awe and gratitude. He didn't dare to stay longer, so he hurriedly quickened his pace and hurried home. Along the way, although there were many ups and downs, Amin felt much more at ease.
When he returned home, Amin told his family what had happened. Everyone felt that it was magical, and they all sighed that the old woman was the incarnation of the mountain god to bless the villagers. From then on, Amin was full of reverence for the mountain god and the old woman, and every time he passed by the ruined temple, he would bow respectfully.
As the days passed, Amin's life returned to peace. But he always remembered the kindness of the old woman in his heart, and always reminded himself to be a kind and upright person. And the ruined temple is no longer an eerie place in the hearts of the villagers, but full of mystery and awe.
However, one day, Amin met the old woman again on his way home. This time, instead of coming out of the temple, the old woman sat on a stone on the side of the road, as if waiting for something. Seeing this, Ah Ming hurriedly stepped forward to salute and asked the old woman what she commanded.
The old woman looked at Ah Ming with a glint of approval in her eyes. She said slowly: "Young man, I am very pleased that you are kind-hearted and upright. But I want to tell you, the test of the mountain god is not just once. You were able to pass safely this time because your heart is sincere. But in the future, you will encounter more challenges and difficulties. ”
Ah Ming listened to the old woman's words, and his heart sank. He respectfully asked, "Old woman, how do I deal with these challenges?"
The old woman smiled slightly and said, "As long as you maintain a kind and upright heart and face difficulties bravely, I believe that the mountain god will bless you." Remember, kindness is the best talisman. ”
After speaking, the old woman stood up, patted Ah Ming on the shoulder, turned around and disappeared into the mountains and forests. Ah Ming looked at the back of the old woman leaving, and his heart was full of gratitude and respect. He knows that he still has a long way to go, but as long as he has goodness in his heart, he can overcome all difficulties.
Since then, Ah Ming has worked harder to be a man and do things, not only with more exquisite craftsmanship, but also with the respect and love of the villagers. And the ruined temple has also become a sacred place in the hearts of the villagers, and whenever someone passes by, they will bow respectfully and thank the mountain god and the old woman for their blessing.
The days passed slowly in Amin's hard work, and in the blink of an eye, years passed. Amin still leaves early and returns late every day, busy with the renovation work in the village. And whenever he passed by the ruined temple, he would bow in awe and thank the old woman for saving her life.
However, the calm days did not last long. One day, there was a sudden torrential rain in the village, and there was a flash flood and the river swelled. Many villagers' houses are under threat and are in dire need of repairs. Amin stepped forward without hesitation, and rushed to the scene with a few young bricklayers in the heavy rain.
After a busy day, they finally finished repairing most of the houses. However, when Amin was about to go home, he found that the road leading to the village had been washed away by floods, and he had to take a detour.
As night fell, Amin walked on the rugged mountain road, and he couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive in his heart. Suddenly, he heard a strange sound, as if something was following him. When he looked back, it was pitch black, and he couldn't see anything clearly.
Amin quickened his pace, wanting to get out of this place as soon as possible. But at this moment, his legs again refused to obey, as if they were tightly bound by an invisible force. He struggled in horror, but to no avail.
At this moment, a familiar figure appeared in front of him—it was the old woman who had saved him. The old woman looked at him, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. She said slowly, "Young man, you have encountered the test of the mountain god again. But this time, the situation is even more critical than last time. ”
Ah Ming's heart tightened, and he hurriedly asked, "Old woman, what should I do?"
The old woman pondered for a moment, took out a token from her arms, handed it to Ah Ming and said, "This is the token of the mountain god, if you hold it, the mountain god will let you go." But you have to remember that the mountain god tests you because you have something in it that it values. You have to keep a kind and upright heart in order to truly be protected by the mountain gods. ”
Armin took the token, and immediately felt a powerful force surging into his body, and his legs also regained sensation. He was grateful and hurriedly thanked the old woman. The old woman waved her hand, turned and disappeared into the darkness.
Amin held the token in his hand, his heart full of confidence and courage. He carefully navigated the flood and finally returned home safely.
Since then, Amin cherishes every test of the mountain god even more, and he always maintains a kind and upright heart and strives to be a useful person to society. And the token of the mysterious old woman and the mountain god has also become an eternal legend in his heart.
Years later, Amin became the most respected bricklayer in the village. His story has been passed down from generation to generation, serving as a model for inspiring future generations to face difficulties bravely and maintain their good nature. The ruined temple has also been renovated by the villagers and has become an important cultural heritage in the village.
Time flies, and Amin is already a gray-haired old man, but his heart is still as enthusiastic and kind as when he was young. He passed on his craft to his son, who in turn passed it on to his grandson, and in this way, the Amin family became a family of village bricklayers, passed down from generation to generation.
One day, a fire broke out in the forest near the village, and the fire spread rapidly, endangering the entire village. Although Ah Ming was old, he cared about the villagers, and he did not hesitate to stand up and call on the villagers to go up the mountain to extinguish the fire.
The fire was fierce and the smoke was billowing out, and Ah Ming led the villagers to fight the fire. However, just as the fire was about to be brought under control, a sudden gust of wind blew, and the fire instantly counterattacked, and Amin and several villagers were trapped in the flames.
Amin felt a burst of heat rush over him, and the air around him seemed to be burning. He struggled desperately to escape the fire, but the fire was so fierce that he couldn't break free. At this moment, he felt a familiar force rush into his body, and his legs suddenly regained their strength.
He looked back and saw that the old woman was standing not far away, holding the token of the mountain god in her hand, and her eyes flashed with determination. The old woman nodded at him and motioned for him to run away.
A warm current swelled in Amin's heart, and he knew that it was the old woman and the mountain god who were saving him. He gritted his teeth and rushed out of the fire. After a difficult struggle, he finally escaped from the fire.
After returning to the village, Amin immediately found the old woman and wanted to thank her for saving her life. But the old woman waved her hand and said with a smile: "Young man, you are old, but your heart is still kind and upright. The reason why the mountain god saved you this time is because you have protected the village and its villagers with your actions. You don't need to thank me, you should be thankful for yourself. ”
Ah Ming listened to the old woman's words and felt a lot of emotion in his heart. He bowed deeply and said, "Old woman, I will always remember your words. I will continue to pass on the craftsmanship and kindness of my family and contribute to the village. ”
The old woman smiled and nodded, turned and disappeared into the crowd. Since then, Amin cherishes every encounter with the mountain god even more, and he does everything with his heart and treats everyone well.
And the token of the mysterious old woman and the mountain god has also become a treasure inherited by the Amin family. Whenever a new bricklayer is born in the family, the elders tell the story of Amin and the mountain god to inspire future generations to maintain their good and upright nature.
In this way, Amin's story has been passed down from generation to generation, not only inspiring family members to move forward, but also touching countless travelers passing by the ruined temple. They will stop in front of the temple for a moment to feel the mystery and awe, and they will also silently make a wish in their hearts to ask for the protection of the mountain gods.
And Amin, as the protagonist of this story, his spirit will forever be engraved on this land and become an eternal legend in the hearts of future generations. He illustrates the power of kindness and integrity with his actions, and also makes us understand that as long as we have good intentions and bravely face difficulties, we will be able to overcome all challenges.