When the bricklayer saw the snake on the beams of the main house, he immediately quit his job and ran home to stew the broth
In the ancient village, there was a bricklayer named Li Si. He was a skilled and honest man, and almost all the houses in the village were built by him. However, one day, while repairing the roof of a main house, a bizarre twist and turn happened.
It was a gloomy day and dark clouds, as if to foretell something ominous. Li Si stood on a high beam, intently repairing the broken tiles. Suddenly, he felt a cold wind blowing, and when he looked up, he couldn't help but be frightened—he saw a stout snake coiled over the beams of the house, with a colorful body, spitting letters, and eyes flashing with a faint light.
Li Si's heart tightened, he knew that in the countryside, snakes were mysterious and inviolable creatures, often closely linked to some ancient legends and taboos. He did not dare to slack off in the slightest, and immediately stopped what he was doing, carefully descended from the beam, and explained the situation to the master's house.
After listening to Li Si's description, the master's face became solemn. He thought for a moment and decided to let Li Si go home and rest first, and then invite other craftsmen to repair the house in a few days. Although Li Si was a little uneasy in his heart, he could only act according to the will of the main family.
On the way home, Li Si's footsteps were hurried, but his heart was full of thoughts. He remembered that the old people in the village often said that seeing a snake is auspicious or vicious, and it all depends on one's luck and creation. He couldn't help but start worrying about his fate, could it be that this encounter with a snake was a sign that something bad was about to happen?
When he returned home, Li Si's wife saw that his face was solemn, so she asked with concern what had happened. Li Si told his wife about the encounter with the snake, and his wife was also shocked when she heard it. She thought for a moment and said, "I've heard that when you encounter a snake, it's best to drink a bowl of hot broth to ward off evil spirits. ”
Li Si listened to his wife's words and felt that there was some truth. So he immediately set to work and began to stew the broth. In the kitchen, the fire was blazing, the smell of meat was overflowing, and Li Si's mood slowly calmed down. While simmering the broth, he thought back to what happened today, and couldn't help but feel an inexplicable emotion in his heart.
After the broth was stewed, Li Si served a bowl, which was steaming hot and fragrant. He took a sip and suddenly felt the warmth surging through his body, and the uneasiness in his heart dissipated a lot. He finished the broth, lay down on the bed, and gradually fell asleep.
However, it didn't end there. For the next few days, Li Si was always restless, as if something was about to happen. He checks every day before going out, for fear of encountering something bad again.
Until one day, the elders of the village found Li Si and told him mysteriously: "Do you know? ”
Li Si's heart tightened, and he hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"
The elder sighed and said, "The master of the house has been dreaming recently that a big snake is entrenched on the beam of the house, and when he wakes up, he is restless, and bad things have happened in the house one after another. ”
When Li Si heard this, he immediately felt a chill down his spine. He remembered the snake he had seen that day, could it really be that it had brought bad luck to the lord's house?
The elder saw Li Si's fright, and comforted: "Don't be afraid, I heard that this situation can be resolved by some special methods. You can go back to that one more place and see if you can find a solution. ”
Li Si listened to the elder's words, and although he was still a little scared in his heart, he could only go to the master's house with a hard head. When he arrived at the master's house, he found that the master's face was haggard, apparently haunted by the nightmares of the past few days.
Li Si told the master what the elder had said, and a glimmer of hope flashed in the master's eyes after hearing it. After some discussion, they decided to ask the village sorcerer to perform the ritual and pray for the protection of the snake god to ward off the bad luck in the family.
A few days later, the sorcerer came to the lord's house and performed a solemn ceremony. The sorcerer held a magic weapon in his hand, and he muttered words in his mouth, as if communicating with the snake god. At the end of the service, the sorcerer told his master, "The serpent god has accepted your prayers, and it will no longer bring you bad luck." ”
When the master listened to the wizard's words, his heart suddenly felt much lighter. He glanced at Li Si gratefully and said, "Thank you, Li Si." If you hadn't found out in time and told us about it, we don't know how much suffering we would have suffered. ”
Li Si also breathed a sigh of relief, he knew that although he had only done a small thing, he had avoided a greater disaster for his family. He said goodbye to his master and the wizard and returned to his home.
Since then, Li Si has never encountered anything like this. He still works hard every day, building the village house with his own hands. And the snake entrenched on the beam of the house has also become a memory in his heart that he will never forget.
The story spread throughout the village, and it was said that Li Si was a blessed man who was able to meet the snake god and dispel bad luck. And Li Si also knows that there will always be some bizarre twists and turns in life, but as long as you maintain a kind and brave heart, you can get through the difficulties and usher in a better future.
As the days passed, Li Si's life returned to its former peace. He still toiled every day, his brick knives flying in his hands, and new tiles covering the roof, building a barrier for the peace and warmth of the village. However, the shadow of the snake has always lingered in his heart.
One evening, Li Si finished a day's work and was about to go home. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the village path, stretching his figure long. At that moment, he suddenly heard a faint noise, as if something was shuttling through the grass.
Curious, he approached and saw a small snake curled up in the grass, shivering. Li Si recognized at a glance that this little snake was quite similar to the big snake he saw that day, but it was much smaller. His heart moved, could this be the descendant of the great serpent?
Li Si felt pity and carefully picked up the little snake and put it in his pocket. He decided to take the baby snake home and take good care of it.
After returning home, Li Si's wife was surprised to see that he had brought back a small snake. But after listening to Li Si's explanation, she also felt that she should treat this little life well. So, the couple built a warm nest for the little snake in the yard and fed it carefully every day.
Under the care of Li Sijia, the little snake gradually regained its vitality. It has developed a deep relationship with Li Si and his wife, often playing at their feet. Li Si also felt an inexplicable sense of intimacy from the little snake, as if it had some special connection with himself.
However, the good times were short-lived. One day, there was a sudden commotion in the village. It turned out that the main family's house had a strange phenomenon again, the items in the house moved for no reason, and strange noises could be heard at night. The villagers talked a lot, saying that this was a sign of the wrath of the snake god.
When Li Si heard this, he felt uneasy in his heart. He remembered the serpent, could it really be that it was at work, and he decided to go to the Lord's house again to see if he could find the root of the problem.
When he arrived at the master's house, Li Si found that the situation was even more serious than he imagined. The main family looked terrified, obviously tormented by these strange phenomena. Li Si carefully observed the surroundings of the house, but did not find anything unusual.
Just as he was deep in thought, a sudden gust of wind blew, bringing a faint snakey smell. Li Si's heart moved, could it be that this big snake was really related to the bad luck of the main family?
He decided to take some action. He returned home and brought the baby snake to the Lord's house, hoping to find a way to communicate with the big snake through it. However, the little snake also seemed to be terrified of this situation, and it curled up in Li Si's arms, shivering.
Li Si had no choice but to give up this idea for the time being. He returned home and discussed with his wife what to do. His wife advised him to consult the village elders again to see if there was another solution.
So, Li Si found the elder again. After listening to his description, the elder pondered for a moment and said, "I have heard of an ancient ritual to communicate with the snake god. However, such rituals require a great deal of sincerity and courage, and the slightest carelessness can lead to even greater disasters. ”
After hearing this, Li Si expressed his willingness to give it a try without hesitation. "For the sake of the peace of the Lord's family and for the peace of the village," he said, "I am willing to take a risk. ”
Seeing that Li Si was so determined, the elder agreed to help him with the ceremony. They prepared all kinds of offerings and ritual vessels and came to the house of the Lord's house. Under the illumination of the moonlight, Li Si began the ritual of communication with the snake god.
He held a ritual weapon in his hand, and his mouth was full of words, and his heart was full of piety and respect. Gradually, he felt as if he had entered a mysterious world, and had some kind of wonderful connection with the serpent.
After some communication, Li Si finally understood the truth of the matter. It turned out that the great snake was not the culprit that brought bad luck, but the deity who guarded the village. The reason why it is entrenched on the beams of the house is to protect the main house from the forces of evil.
However, because the lord has recently done some unrighteous deeds that angered the snake god, he was punished by bad luck. Li Si told the master of the situation and exhorted them to do more good deeds in the future to make up for their mistakes.
After listening to Li Si's words, the main family felt deep guilt and remorse. They expressed their willingness to accept punishment and promised to turn over a new leaf. With the help of Li Si, they carried out a solemn blessing ceremony, praying for the forgiveness and protection of the snake god.
After the ceremony, the bad luck of the main family gradually dissipated. Once again, the village has regained its former tranquility and harmony. And Li Si also won the respect and praise of the villagers because of his bravery and wisdom.
Since then, Li Si has established a deep friendship with the big snake. He would often take the little snake to visit the big snake and exchange his thoughts and feelings with it. And the big snake is often secretly protecting the safety of Li Si and his village.
The story of Li Si and the snake god became a good story in the village, which not only made the villagers more awe-inspiring nature, but also taught them to live in harmony with living beings. And that little snake, under Li Si's careful care, also slowly grew up and became vigorous and powerful.
One day, a fire broke out in the mountains near the village, and the smoke billowed and the flames rose to the sky. The villagers panicked and fled their homes. Li Si stepped forward, he organized the strong men in the village, brought buckets, shovels and other tools, and rushed to the fire.
However, the fire was too fierce to be extinguished by manpower alone. Just when everyone was helpless, a huge roar suddenly sounded in the sky. I saw a huge snake shadow swooping down from the clouds and rushing to the fire.
In the midst of the exclamations of the people, the great snake fell on the place where the fire was most intense, and it opened its huge mouth, and a clear spring gushed out of its mouth. Wherever the spring went, the flames were extinguished and the smoke gradually dissipated.
Seeing this, Li Si burst into tears with excitement. He recognized the big snake, which was the one he had met and befriended. He shouted loudly, thanking the serpent.
With the help of the serpent, the fire was quickly brought under control. The villagers walked out of their hiding places one after another, looking at the miracle in front of them, and they all marveled at the power of the divine snake and Li Si's bravery.
After the fire was extinguished, the serpent slowly rose into the air and disappeared into the clouds. Li Si looked at the sky, his heart full of gratitude and respect. He knew that it was the snake that saved his home, as well as his own life and the lives of the villagers.
Since then, Li Si has cherished his friendship with the Divine Snake even more. He often looked up at the starry sky at night, imagining the serpent cruising in the clouds. And that little snake also seems to have inherited the spirituality of the divine snake and has become more and more intelligent and clever.
As the years passed, Li Si gradually grew old. But his story and the legend of the serpent have been passed down from generation to generation in the village. Whenever someone mentions the friendship between Li Si and the Divine Snake, they will feel an inexplicable warmth and strength.
Before Li Si died, he gathered his family and villagers and told them about his relationship and experience with the Divine Snake. He exhorted everyone to be kind to living beings and revere nature, so that they could be blessed and protected by the gods.
After saying these words, Li Si closed his eyes peacefully. His face was filled with a smile of satisfaction and happiness, as if he was meeting the serpent in another wonderful world.
According to Li Si's last wishes, the villagers buried him on the hill behind the village. From there, you can look out over the whole village and the mountain forest where it once caught fire. And the little snake also seemed to sense Li Si's departure, it was entrenched in front of Li Si's tomb, unwilling to leave for a long time.
From then on, whenever someone passed by Li Si's cemetery, they would see the little snake quietly guarding there. It seems to be guarding the tranquility of Li Si and the peace of the village in its own way.
And the story of Li Si and the divine snake has also become an eternal legend in the village. It tells people that there are always some mysterious and beautiful forces in this world. With reverence and kindness in our hearts, we can connect with these forces and receive their blessing and guidance.