Folktales: Non-existent private affairs
As night fell, dark clouds covered and the wind howled, as if it were about to swallow up the entire village. In this eerie atmosphere, the people of the village hid in their houses early and did not dare to go out. However, on such a night, a strange thing happened in the village.
In one corner of the village, there lived a farmer named Li Si. Li Si is honest, hardworking and kind, and is a good example in the eyes of the villagers. However, he has been a little upset lately, because he has noticed that his wife Xiaocui's behavior is somewhat abnormal.
Xiaocui was originally a gentle and virtuous woman, but lately she has always been mysterious, often hiding in the house alone, unwilling to talk to Li Siduo. Li Si was puzzled, but he didn't dare to ask more, for fear of causing unnecessary misunderstandings.
That night, dark clouds were overhead, lightning and thunder roared. Li Si came back from working in the field and found that Xiaocui was not at home again. His heart tightened, and he couldn't help but start thinking wildly. He remembered the rumors about Xiaocui and Zhang San, the head of the village, that had been circulating in the village recently, and his heart was even more uneasy.
Li Si decided to go to Xiaocui to ask for clarification. He walked through the gloomy alley to the river, where Cui frequented. I saw that it was pitch black by the river, and only a faint moonlight sprinkled on the surface of the river, causing ripples. Li Si's heart tightened, and he felt that something was wrong.
He cautiously walked to the river, and suddenly heard a low cry. He followed the sound and saw a vague figure sitting by the river, it was Xiao Cui. Li Si was overjoyed and hurriedly walked over to comfort her. However, when he approached, he found that Xiao Cui's expression was extremely painful, and his eyes were full of fear.
"Xiao Cui, what's wrong with you?" asked Li Si with concern.
Xiao Cui raised her head, her eyes were full of tears, and her lips trembled and said, "Li Si, I'm ...... I don't know what to say. ”
Li Si's heart sank, and he felt that things seemed to be much more serious than he had imagined. He held Xiao Cui's hand tightly and said, "Don't be afraid, I'm here, you say slowly." ”
Xiao Cui took a deep breath and began to tell about what happened to her. It turns out that lately she has always had a strange dream about a stranger in a black robe who finds her and says that they have an affair between them. Every time she woke up, she found strange scars on her body, as if she had been scratched. And tonight, the stranger reappeared, and he threatened her that if she didn't do what he asked, it would be bad for her.
After listening to Xiaocui's story, Li Si was horrified. He hugged Xiaocui tightly and said, "Don't be afraid, I will protect you." Let's go to the elders in the village together and ask them to help figure out what to do. ”
The two returned to the village hand in hand and found the village elder. After listening to their story, the elder frowned, pondered for a moment, and said, "This matter is not trivial, it seems that we need to ask the Taoist priest in the village to help." ”
Soon, the Taoist priest from the village was invited. After listening to the ins and outs of the matter, the Taoist priest began to arrange the magic circle in Xiao Cui's house. There were words in his mouth, and the magic weapon in his hand shone brightly. After a lot of busyness, the Taoist priest finally completed the magic circle. He told Li Si and Xiao Cui that if the stranger came again tonight, the magic circle would work and trap him.
Night falls, and the wind howls. Li Si and Xiao Cui nervously stayed in the room, waiting for the stranger to appear. Suddenly, a dark wind blew and the candles in the house went out. In the darkness, a vague figure slowly appeared in front of them.
Li Si and Xiao Cui held their breath and stared nervously at the figure. I saw that the figure was getting clearer and clearer, and it turned out to be a middle-aged man in a black robe. His face was pale and his eyes were cold, giving him an eerie and terrifying feeling.
"You've finally found me. The middle-aged man sneered and walked slowly towards them.
At this moment, the magic circle suddenly lit up with a dazzling light, trapping the middle-aged man in place. The Taoist priest held the magic weapon and walked towards the middle-aged man step by step. He had words in his mouth, and the magic weapon in his hand emitted bursts of golden light, approaching the middle-aged man.
The middle-aged man struggled in horror, but the strength of the circle grew stronger and stronger, trapping him firmly. In the end, under the mana of the Taoist priest, the middle-aged man turned into a wisp of green smoke and disappeared into the air.
Li Si and Xiaocui looked at this scene dumbfounded, both surprised and happy in their hearts. They looked at the Taoist priest gratefully, but the Taoist priest smiled slightly and said, "Actually, all this is an illusion, and that middle-aged man does not exist. The reason why you are going through these strange things is because there are fears and doubts in your hearts. Now, I have helped you get rid of these negative emotions, and you can live with peace of mind. ”
Li Si and Xiaocui listened to the words of the Taoist priest and suddenly realized. They hugged each other tightly and thanked the Taoist priest for saving his life. Since then, they are no longer bothered by strange events and live a happy and stable life.
The story spread in the village and became a good story. People sighed at the profound mana of the Taoist priest, and at the same time understood the dangers of fear and doubt in their hearts. Since then, the people in the village have learned to adjust their mindset and face the difficulties and challenges in life.
Since the Taoist priest eliminated the strange events in the village, Li Si and Xiao Cui's lives have returned to their former peace. Their hearts were filled with gratitude to the Taoist priest and they understood the importance of trusting each other. The people of the village have also learned from their stories and learned to cherish their immediate happiness and no longer be easily influenced by rumors from the outside world.
However, the calm days did not last long. One day, while working in the fields, Li Si accidentally found a strange dirt bag. Curious, he dug open the earthen bag and found an ancient copper box. The copper box is engraved with intricate patterns, exuding an aura of mystery.
Li Si's heart moved, thinking that this might be a treasure, so he took the copper box home. After Xiao Cui saw the copper box, she was also very curious. The two decide to open the copper box together to see what secrets are hidden inside.
However, the moment they opened the copper box, a strong black gas rushed out of the box, enveloping the two of them. They suddenly felt dizzy, as if they were being pulled by an invisible force and entered a strange world.
In this world, Xiao Cui saw the figure of the middle-aged man. He smiled grimly and told Xiao Cui that the personal affair between them was predestined, and he wanted to use this copper box to trap Xiao Cui in this world forever. Xiao Cui was terrified, but she couldn't break free from the middle-aged man's control.
And Li Si saw a completely different scene. He saw the happy life of himself and Xiaocui, and saw the ups and downs they experienced together. He understood that it was all an illusion created by the middle-aged man in order to break them apart.
Li Si was determined in his heart, and he decided to rescue Xiaocui and break this strange world. He recalled what the Taoist priest had said, and silently recited a mantra in his heart, trying to dispel the black qi.
At this moment, the figure of the Taoist priest suddenly appeared in front of them. He smiled and said to Li Si: "You did a good job, and I didn't waste my heart for you." Now, I'm here to help you break this illusion. ”
As he spoke, the magic weapon in the Taoist priest's hand was raised, and a golden light shot towards the black qi. The black gas gradually dissipated under the golden light, and the figure of the middle-aged man became blurred. In the end, under the mana of the Taoist priest, the middle-aged man completely dissipated, and Xiaocui also regained his senses.
The two return to the real world and are grateful to the Taoist. The Taoist priest told them that the bronze box was actually a magic weapon sealed with evil power, and the middle-aged man was the evil spirit sealed in it. He exploits people's fears and doubts to create illusions in an attempt to destroy people's happy lives.
Li Si and Xiao Cui suddenly realized after hearing this, they were deeply frightened and glad that they were able to escape the control of this evil spirit. They decided to cherish each other more in the future and not let any external force ruin their happiness.
After the evil spirit was dispelled by the Taoist priest, Li Si and Xiaocui's lives returned to peace again, but their hearts were more vigilant and determined. They understand that true happiness is not easy to come by, it needs to be guarded with heart, and it needs to trust and understand each other.
The people of the village also learned from this incident, and they began to have a more rational judgment about some rumors and gossip. They understand that only trust and understanding can build a harmonious and stable village.
The Taoist priest did not leave the village immediately after dispelling the evil spirits. He stayed behind and taught the villagers some basic knowledge on how to protect themselves and their families from evil spirits. The villagers were grateful for the Taoist priest's generosity and said that they would learn this knowledge and protect their homes.
Under the teachings of the Taoist priests, the villagers began to build some simple protective circles to protect the peace of the village. They also began to focus on cultivating their inner strength, learning to use mindfulness and righteousness to resist the intrusion of evil spirits.
Li Si and Xiaocui also actively participated in these activities. Not only did they learn how to arrange the protective circle, but they also practiced together the anti-evil spells taught by the Taoist priests. Through their efforts, they hope to contribute to the tranquility of the village.
As the days passed, the village became more and more peaceful, and there were no more incidents of evil spirits. And Li Si and Xiaocui's relationship is getting deeper and deeper, they support each other and face all kinds of challenges in life together.
One day, a Taoist priest suddenly came to Li Si and Xiaocui's house and told them that although the evil spirit had been temporarily dispersed, it had not been completely destroyed. In order to completely eliminate the hidden danger, they need to go to the mountains to find a legendary divine sword, and use the power of the divine sword to completely cut off the root of the evil spirit.
After hearing this, Li Si and Xiaocui agreed to the Taoist priest's request without hesitation. They bid farewell to their families and villagers and embark on a journey to find Excalibur.
After enduring countless hardships in the mountains, they finally found the legendary divine sword. Excalibur radiates a dazzling light, as if it contains infinite power. Li Si and Xiao Cui returned to the village with the divine sword in hand.
Under the guidance of the Taoist priest, they found the hiding place of the evil spirits. After a fierce battle, Li Si and Xiao Cui used their divine swords to cut off the root of the evil spirit, completely eliminating the hidden danger.
Once again, the village has returned to its former tranquility. The villagers cheered for the heroic actions of Li Si and Xiaocui, and also sent their most sincere wishes for their happiness.
Since then, Li Si and Xiaocui have become the heroes of the village, and their stories have been told through the ages. They proved the power of trust and understanding with their actions, and also taught people how to face the difficulties and challenges in life.
And that legend about non-existent private affairs has also become an eternal story in the village, reminding future generations to cherish the people in front of them and protect their own happiness with love and trust.