When the woman returned at night, she heard the howling of a dog coming from her stepmother's room, and her legs trembled at a glance
In the ancient Jiangnan water town, there was a woman named Liu Yan. She was born beautiful and moving, her eyebrows were like a crescent moon, and her eyes were like autumn water, but she had a bad fate. He lost his mother at an early age, and his father married a stepmother to enter the door. This stepmother is not a good type, she is ruthless, and she is extremely harsh on Liu Yan.
One day, Liu Yan returned from the market, and it was already the dead of night. She carried a basket, stepped on the moonlight, and walked through the winding alleys, but her heart was uneasy. Ever since my stepmother entered the door, there have been strange things in the house, and there are often strange noises that are creepy.
Liu Yan walked to the door of the house and suddenly heard a dog howling from her stepmother's room. The voice was piercing and piercing, as if there were countless wild dogs biting and barking in the room. She was startled, her legs trembling, but she still mustered up the courage and quietly approached the door.
She leaned against the crack in the door, cautiously peeking into the room. I saw my stepmother kneeling on the ground with her hands folded and chanting words in her mouth. In front of her, there was a black shadow wriggling, sometimes turning into a human form, sometimes turning into a beast form, and letting out bursts of dog howls.
Liu Yan was so frightened that she wanted to run away, but found that her legs seemed to be frozen by something, and she couldn't move. She could only watch her stepmother talk to the dark shadow, her heart full of fear and doubt.
It turned out that her stepmother was not an ordinary person, she was actually a witch who practiced evil arts. She married Liu Yan's father in search of a legendary treasure, the Jade Dog Spirit Bead. This orb can give people endless power, but it must come at the cost of human spirit. In order to get this spirit bead, the stepmother did not hesitate to sacrifice Liu Yan's life.
She uses sorcery to summon the spirit of a vicious dog and possess Liu Yan. In the dead of night, the vicious dog will howl and suck the essence of willow smoke. But Liu Yan didn't realize it, getting thinner and thinner, and his spirit was in a trance.
Liu Yan was terrified when she heard it outside the door, and she knew that if she didn't find a way to escape, she was afraid that her life would not be saved. So she swallowed her fear, quietly retreated to her room, closed the doors and windows, and hid in the corner of the bed shivering.
She silently recited her mother's name in her heart and prayed for her blessing. At that moment, she suddenly remembered that her mother had left her an amulet. She hurriedly took the amulet from her bosom and held it tightly in her hand. The amulet was engraved with a mysterious charm that emitted a faint light, as if a warm force was protecting her.
Liu Yan plucked up his courage and decided to go to the Taoist priest in the village for help. Taking advantage of her stepmother's inattention, she sneaked out of the house and went straight to the Taoist temple in the village. When the Taoist priest heard what happened to her, he frowned and said, "This demon woman practices evil arts and endangers her neighbors, and I must take action to get rid of her." But you also have to be careful not to startle the snake. ”
The Taoist priest gave Liu Yan some charms and elixirs, and asked her to secretly arrange them in her home to restrain her stepmother's evil arts. Liu Yan was grateful, and after bidding farewell to the Taoist priest, he cautiously returned home.
She followed the instructions of the Taoist priest and arranged the charms and pills in her home. The stepmother didn't seem to notice her actions and continued to use her sorcery. But Liu Yan found that since the spell was arranged, the howling of the vicious dog seemed to have weakened a lot, and her body gradually regained some strength.
However, stepmothers are not easy to deal with. She noticed Liu Yan's unusual behavior and began to monitor her more closely. Liu Yan's life became more and more difficult, but she did not give up hope. She always kept in mind the advice of the Taoist priest and carefully coped with her stepmother's tricks.
As the days passed, Liu Yan struggled with fear and hope. She didn't know if she would be able to defeat her stepmother, but she knew that she couldn't give up. Because she believes that as long as she persists, there will be a light one day.
Just when Liu Yan was almost desperate, the Taoist priest in the village suddenly came to visit. He held a magic sword in his hand, and his eyes flashed with determination. He tells Liu Yan that he has found a way to crack his stepmother's evil arts, and it only takes one magic to completely eradicate the witch.
Liu Yan was overjoyed when she heard this, and she immediately prepared all the items needed for the ritual according to the instructions of the Taoist priest. That night, when the moonlight sprinkled the earth like water, the Taoist priest set up an altar in the courtyard and began to chant mantras. Liu Yan hid in the shadows, watching everything nervously.
As the priest's incantations became louder and louder, the howling of the dog in the stepmother's room became more and more poignant. Suddenly, a golden light rose from the altar and shot straight into the stepmother's room. With a scream, the black shadow was torn away from the stepmother's body and turned into a huge vicious dog, barking wildly in the air.
The Taoist priest held a magic sword, jumped in the air, and started a thrilling battle with the vicious dog. After a fierce battle, the Taoist priest finally subdued the vicious dog and sealed it in a magic weapon. The stepmother also lost the protection of evil magic and became an ordinary corpse.
The vicious dog was sealed, the stepmother also lost her life, and the fear and oppression in Liu Yan's heart finally disappeared. She knelt in front of the Taoist priest and kowtowed again and again, thanking him for saving her life. The Taoist priest helped her up and said gently, "You must be careful in the future, and don't be deceived by evil magic again." Although this vicious dog has been sealed, its resentment has not dissipated, and it needs to be guarded against in the future. ”
Liu Yan nodded tearfully, her heart full of gratitude and awe. She knew that she was able to regain her life because of the help of Taoist priests. She decided that she wanted to live a good life in the future and no longer be haunted by the shadows of the past.
After the Taoist priest left, Liu Yan began to organize everything in the house. She buried her stepmother's body in a wasteland outside the village and prayed silently at the grave in the hope that she would rest in peace. Then, she began to pack her belongings at home and prepare to start a new life.
However, just when she thought it was over, she stumbled upon something amazing. Among her stepmother's relics, she found a crystal clear bead - it was the legendary jade dog spirit bead!
Liu Yan was surprised, she didn't understand why this spirit bead appeared in her stepmother's hands. She remembered that her stepmother had not hesitated to practice evil arts in order to find this spirit bead, and she couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart. She decided to hand over the bead to the Taoist priest to deal with, so as not to cause trouble again.
So, she took the jade dog spirit bead to find the Taoist priest. After the Taoist priest saw the spirit bead, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. He told Liu Yan that this spirit bead was an ancient artifact with magical powers. But if it is not used properly, it will lead to endless disasters. It was because of the covetousness of the power of this spiritual bead that the stepmother embarked on the evil path.
After hearing this, Liu Yan's heart became even more determined to hand over the spirit bead to the Taoist priest. She begged the Taoist priest to seal the bead so that no one would be harmed by it again. The Taoist priest nodded in agreement and told Liu Yan that he would bring the spirit bead back to the Taoist temple and seal it with a special method.
Liu Yan was grateful, and after thanking the Taoist priest again, she said goodbye and left. Since then, she has lived a peaceful life and has never been disturbed by evil magic again. And the Taoist priest also properly sealed the jade dog spirit bead to ensure the peace of the world.
The days passed quietly in peace, and Liu Yan's life gradually got on the right track. She not only inherited her father's family business, but also relied on her diligence and wisdom to make the business prosperous. The villagers were full of praise for her, and her smile became brighter.
However, the calm days did not last long. One day, a group of unknown people suddenly came to the village, and they inquired about the whereabouts of the jade dog spirit bead. When Liu Yan heard this, she was shocked, and she understood that these people must have come for the spirit bead.
Liu Yan was worried that Lingzhu would cause trouble again, so he decided to go to the Taoist temple in person and ask the Taoist priest for help. She trekked through mountains and rivers, went through hardships, and finally found the Taoist temple where the Taoist priest was. When the Taoist priest saw her, he seemed to have expected her coming, and he sighed: "That spirit bead is a rare treasure in the world, and it will naturally attract countless greedy people. Nowadays, it has become a big hidden danger for you. ”
Liu Yan anxiously asked, "Dao Chief, what should I do? I don't want this spirit bead to harm people anymore." ”
The Taoist priest pondered for a moment and said, "Only by completely destroying it can we never suffer in the future." But it takes a lot of courage and determination, would you?"
Liu Yan replied without hesitation: "I am willing! As long as I can ensure the peace of the world, I am not afraid of anything!"
The Taoist priest nodded in approval, he took out the jade dog spirit bead and began to recite the incantation. As the spell sounded, the orb began to emit a dazzling light, as if countless souls were struggling in it. Liu Yan held her breath nervously, for fear of some accident.
Suddenly, a loud bang shook the sky, and the spirit bead exploded under the action of the Taoist priest's mana, turning into a brilliant light and dissipating into the air. Liu Yan only felt a strong air flow rushing towards her face, and when she opened her eyes, she saw that the Taoist priest's face was pale, but there was a look of relief in his eyes.
"灵珠已毁，世间再无此祸。 "道士说道。
Liu Yan was grateful, and after thanking the Taoist priest again, she returned to the village. Since then, the group of people who are looking for the spirit bead have also disappeared and have never been seen again.
Liu Yan knows that all this is because she bravely faced her fears and chose justice and peace. She decided to pass on this courage and wisdom so that more people could live a peaceful and happy life.
Her story has been passed down in the village and has become an inspiration for future generations. And Liu Yan also proved a truth with his own actions: only by bravely facing difficulties and challenges can we reap true happiness and peace.