Death of the Serpent King
In ancient times, surrounded by mountains, there was a small village called Qingzhu Village. Although the village is small, the villagers live a quiet and peaceful life because of the picturesque scenery surrounded by greenery and babbling streams. Qingzhu Village has a unique legend, that is, the story of the snake king.
Legend has it that the Snake King is a giant snake that has practiced for thousands of years, and it guards Qingzhu Village, making the village smooth and rainy, and the five grains abundant. The villagers are both in awe and grateful for the Snake King, and every year a grand sacrifice ceremony is held on a specific day to pray for the Snake King to continue to protect the village.
However, time has passed. In the last years of the Qing Dynasty, a young hunter named Li Tie came to Qingzhu Village. Li Tie is burly and has a bold personality, but he has a characteristic, that is, he has a deep hatred for snakes. Since he was a child, he witnessed his family being bitten by venomous snakes and was deeply hostile to snakes.
When Li Tie arrived at Qingzhu Village, he saw that there were many snakes around the village, and he was determined to get rid of what he thought was a scourge. He goes up to the mountains every day to catch snakes, whether it is a small snake or a big snake, he does not let go. Although the villagers knew Li Tie's intentions, because he didn't hurt the villagers, they let him go.
However, Li Tie's behavior gradually aroused the dissatisfaction of the Snake King. The Serpent King felt that his people were dwindling, and his heart was filled with anger. But it also knew that humans and snakes were supposed to coexist peacefully, so at first it just sent some small snakes to warn Li Tie, hoping that he would stop hunting.
However, Li Tie ignored the Snake King's warnings and instead hunted snakes even more frantically. Seeing that the warning was ineffective, the Serpent King decided to personally intervene to teach this arrogant human a lesson.
On a stormy night, Li Tie went up the mountain to catch snakes as usual. Suddenly, a flash of lightning pierced the night sky, followed by a deafening thunderclap. Li Tie looked up and saw a huge snake shadow looming in the dark clouds, and those cold eyes seemed to be able to penetrate his soul.
Li Tie was shocked in his heart, but he didn't flinch, but instead raised the bow and arrow in his hand and aimed it at the snake shadow in the sky. At this moment, the Snake King descended from the sky, his huge body entrenched in front of Li Tie, and let out a deafening roar.
Li Tie was shocked by the majesty of the Snake King, but he still pretended to be calm, raised his bow and arrows and was about to shoot. Seeing this, a trace of anger flashed in the snake king's eyes, and it opened its bloody mouth, spit out a raging flame, and came straight towards Li Tie.
Li Tie couldn't dodge and was burned by the flames. The pain was unbearable, but the anger in his heart was even stronger. He gritted his teeth and swore that he would get rid of the demon snake.
Since that night, Li Tie has become even more frantic in hunting snakes. Not only did he go up the mountain to catch snakes, but he also set traps in the village to catch those innocent little snakes. Seeing this, the Serpent King was furious to the extreme, and he decided to teach this arrogant human a profound lesson.
One day, when Li Tie was catching snakes in the mountains, he suddenly felt dizzy. He looked back and saw the Serpent King hovering behind him, his cold eyes staring at him. Li Tie's heart tightened, but he didn't run away, but raised the bow and arrow in his hand and aimed it at the snake king.
The Serpent King sneered, and it slowly opened its mouth, revealing its sharp fangs. Seeing this, Li Tie felt an inexplicable fear in his heart. He knew that he was no match for the Snake King, but he still pretended to be calm and prepared to fight the Snake King to the death.
At this moment, there was a rush of footsteps. It turned out that the old people in the village learned the news of Li Tie's confrontation with the snake king, and rushed to dissuade them. They told Li Tie that the Snake King was the patron saint of the village and could not be harmed at will. If you anger the Serpent King, the whole village will suffer.
Although Li Tie was unwilling in his heart, he saw the anxious expressions of the old people, so he had no choice but to put down the bow and arrow in his hand. He snorted coldly and turned to leave the scene. Seeing this, the Snake King slowly withdrew its fangs, but the anger in its eyes did not dissipate.
Since then, although Li Tie no longer blatantly hunts snakes, the hatred in his heart has not diminished. He's always looking for an opportunity to get rid of the Serpent King. And the Snake King is also always vigilant about Li Tie's movements, ready to respond to his provocations at any time.
In this way, Qingzhu Village fell into an unprecedented tense atmosphere. The villagers all knew that if Li Tie and the Snake King continued like this, the village would suffer sooner or later. They began to deliberate on countermeasures in the hope that the crisis could be resolved.
However, while the villagers were discussing countermeasures, a sudden disaster befell Qingzhu Village. It turned out that a fire broke out in a nearby mountain forest, and the fire quickly spread to Qingzhu Village. The villagers panicked and fled for their lives.
Li Tie was also in the crowd fleeing for his life. He was terrified, but he also felt a glea. He thought that this fire might be able to burn the Serpent King to death and rid him of this great trouble.
However, when the fire gradually subsided, the villagers were surprised to find that the snake king was standing at the entrance of the village unscathed. Although its body was covered with dust, its cold eyes were brighter. It slowly raised its head and looked into the distance, as if guarding the village.
Seeing this, the villagers fell to their knees one after another to express their respect and gratitude to the snake king. They knew that it was the Serpent King who had used his power to protect the village and allow them to escape.
Li Tie stood aside and witnessed this scene. The hatred and anger in his heart gradually subsided, and was replaced by an inexplicable emotion. He remembered his arrogance and ignorance, and felt ashamed.
He walked up to the Snake King, bowed deeply, and then said, "Lord Snake King, I was wrong. I should not have hunted down your people, nor should I have held a grudge against you. Please forgive me for my ignorance and arrogance. ”
The Snake King glanced at Li Tie, then nodded slowly. It seemed to feel Li Tie's sincerity and remorse, and decided to give him a chance to mend his ways.
Since then, Li Tie has put down his bow and arrows and begun to devote himself to protecting the ecological environment in the village. He no longer hunts snakes, but lives peacefully with them. He also led the villagers to plant trees and improve the environment of the village.
With the passage of time, Qingzhu Village has become more and more beautiful and livable. The Snake King also felt the changes in the village, and he worked harder to protect the village so that the villagers could live a peaceful and happy life.
And Li Tie has also changed from an arrogant hunter to a respected environmental defender. He proved with his actions that human beings and nature can coexist in harmony.
This story has been passed down from generation to generation in Qingzhu Village and has become a beautiful story in the village. Through this story, people learned the importance of respecting nature and protecting the ecology. And the Snake King has also become the patron saint of the village, guarding this beautiful land forever.
To this day, when someone mentions the snake king of Qingzhu Village, the villagers will show a look of admiration and gratitude. They knew that it was with the protection of the Serpent King that their village would be able to prosper and be safe and secure forever. With the passage of time, Li Tie not only devoted himself to the cause of environmental protection, but also actively spread the concept of ecological protection. He visited nearby villages and told the story of his relationship with the Serpent King, exhorting people to respect nature and live in harmony with all things. His story gradually spread throughout the surrounding mountains, and many people were touched by his changes and joined in the ranks of protecting the environment.
As a result, Qingzhu Village has become a well-known ecological demonstration village. The surrounding forests are becoming more lush, the streams are clearer, and wildlife is living on the land. The Serpent King also seems to have felt the change in the people, and he often appears near the village, but no longer with the majestic and terrifying image of the past, but with a sense of peace and tranquility.
One day, the elders of the village got together and discussed building a temple for the Serpent King to thank him for his protection over the years. After Li Tie heard the news, he took the initiative to ask Ying to take charge of the construction of the temple. He personally designed the style of the temple, selected the building materials, and led the villagers to build it together.
After months of hard work, a quaint and stately temple was finally built. In front of the door of the temple stands a statue of the Serpent King, which is lifelike, as if it is really guarding the village. Villagers come to pay their respects and pray for the Serpent King to continue to protect their homeland.
Since then, Qingzhu Village has become more prosperous, and the lives of the villagers have become more and more prosperous. And Li Tie has also won the respect and love of the villagers because of his contributions and changes. He often stood in front of the temple, looking at the mountains and forests in the distance, and his heart was full of gratitude and awe.
As the years passed, Li Tie was old, but his spirit was still strong. He often told his children and grandchildren the story of him and the snake king, teaching them to cherish nature and protect the environment. And his children and grandchildren have also inherited his legacy and continue to contribute to the ecological and environmental protection of Qingzhu Village.
The Snake King also seems to have been accompanying this village, guarding every inch of land and every life here. Its legend has been passed down from generation to generation in Qingzhu Village, and it has become a belief and strength that inspires people to keep moving forward.
Nowadays, whenever someone mentions the story of the snake king and Li Tie in Qingzhu Village, people will be full of emotion. They know that this story is not just a legend, but also a spirit, a faith, which tells people to respect nature, cherish life, and live in harmony with all things. And because of this story, Qingzhu Village has become a beautiful home full of vitality and hope.