The sow repays the favor
In ancient times, hidden among the mountains, there was a small village called Qingxi. Although Qingxi Village is not large, it is picturesque, and the villagers live a quiet life of sunrise and sunset. There is an old man in the village, surnamed Li, known as Li Laohan. Li Laohan has been industrious and kind all his life, but he has a bad fate, up to half a hundred, still has no children under his knees, and lives with a sow.
This sow is extraordinary, it was found by Li Laohan in the deep mountains and dense forests when he went up the mountain to cut firewood. At that time, the sow was seriously injured and dying, and Li Laohan felt pity for it, took it home, and took care of it carefully. Under the careful care of Li Laohan, the sow gradually healed from her injuries, and she was extremely intelligent, and seemed to be human, and became an indispensable companion in Li Laohan's life.
One day, Li Laohan went up the mountain to chop firewood as usual, but unexpectedly lost his way in the mountain. As the night deepened, there were strange winds in the mountains and forests, and Li Laohan was uneasy in his heart. At this moment, he vaguely saw a light flickering in front of him, and he was overjoyed and hurriedly walked towards the light source.
When you get closer, it turns out to be a dilapidated ancient temple. Li Laohan pushed the door in, only to see a hideous statue enshrined in the temple, an incense burner was placed in front of the statue, and the cigarette smoke curled in the furnace. Li Laohan silently recited a few words in his heart, wanting to ask the gods to bless him to return home safely. At this moment, he suddenly felt a chill hit, and when he looked back, he saw that the temple door had been closed tightly for some time, and the temple was even more cloudy and windy, as if there were countless ghosts peeping in the dark.
Li Laohan was horrified in his heart, and hurriedly rushed towards the temple gate, but found that the door had been firmly sealed by a mysterious force and could not be opened no matter what. He turned around to find another way out, but saw that the temple was dark, and he couldn't see his fingers.
Just when Li Laohan was desperate, he suddenly heard a familiar humming sound. He followed the prestige, and saw that the sow had appeared in the temple at some point, and her eyes flashed with wisdom. The sow walked up to Li Laohan and gently arched his hand with her mouth, as if to comfort him.
Li Laohan's heart warmed, hugged the sow and said: "It seems that we are going to Huangquan together today, but we are really ashamed to feel sorry for you." The sow seemed to understand him, rubbed her head against his face, and then turned and walked towards the idol.
Li Laohan followed behind the sow, and saw the sow walk to the statue, bow her head and prostrate on the ground, chanting words in her mouth. After a few moments, the sow raised her head, a flash of determination in her eyes, and rushed towards the idol, biting her neck.
The idol seemed to be enraged, and the entire temple began to shake violently, and countless ghostly howls rang out. However, the sow was undaunted and clung to the idol. At that moment, a golden light emanated from the sow's body, dispelling all the ghosts.
As the golden light dissipated, the temple returned to calm. Li Laohan looked at the sow in front of him in shock, only to see that it was covered in sweat, but his eyes were full of determination and bravery. An inexplicable feeling swelled up in his heart, and he hugged the sow and cried bitterly.
A moment later, the temple door suddenly opened automatically, and the moonlight from outside poured in. Li Laohan carefully walked out of the temple with the sow in his hand and returned to the familiar village.
Since then, Li Laohan has become more fond of the sow, and the sow seems to be more intelligent and clever, not only helping Li Laohan with farm work, but also protecting him at critical moments. The villagers were amazed, and they all said that this sow was a divine pig who came down to earth to repay Li Laohan for saving his life.
However, the calm days did not last long. A few years later, Qingxi Village was hit by an unprecedented drought, the river dried up, crops withered, and the villagers were desperate. Li Laohan looked at the tragic situation in front of him, and his heart was very anxious, but there was nothing he could do.
At this moment, the sow suddenly walked up to Li Laohan, arched his hand with her mouth, and then walked towards the deep mountains outside the village. Li Laohan's heart moved, and he hurriedly followed. The sow took him to a hidden cave and motioned for him to enter.
Li Laohan hesitated, but still decided to follow the guidance of the sow. When he walked into the cave, he saw clear water dripping from the stone walls of the cave, which merged into a small stream. He was overjoyed and hurriedly took out the container to receive water. The water is sweet and delicious, and it has the magical power to revive withered crops.
Li Laohan told the villagers the news, and everyone came to the cave to get water. With the help of the sow, Qingxi Village finally survived the drought, and the villagers were able to live and work in peace and contentment again.
Since then, the status of the sow in Qingxi Village has become more exalted, and the villagers have worshiped it as a sacred pig. And Li Laohan also lived a happy and peaceful life in his old age because of the help of this divine pig.
However, the sow's saga doesn't end there. It is said that on a dark and windy night, the sow suddenly disappeared. The villagers searched everywhere to no avail, so they had to reluctantly accept this fact. However, whenever Qingxi Village encounters difficulties, there will always be people who claim to have seen the figure of the sow at a critical moment, and it seems to be secretly guarding the village, so that the villagers always believe that as long as there is goodness in their hearts and the protection of the sacred pig, they can get through any difficulties.
As the years go by, the story of Qingxi Village has been passed down from generation to generation, and the legend of the sow has become a must-hear story for the children in the village before going to bed. And Li Laohan's kindness and the loyalty and bravery of the sow have become an eternal model in the hearts of the villagers.
One day, Qingxi Village ushered in another traveler from afar. He heard the story of the sow's reciprocation and was curious, so he went to the village to inquire about the details. The villagers enthusiastically told him the story, and the traveler was so moved that he decided to worship the legendary pig himself.
Under the guidance of the villagers, the traveler came to the former residence of Li Laohan. I saw a stone tablet standing in front of the house, which was engraved with the four big characters of "Tomb of the Divine Pig". The traveler respectfully offered incense, and silently recited his gratitude and admiration for the sacred pig in his heart.
At this moment, a gentle breeze blew, and the traveler suddenly felt a warm breath envelop him. He looked up and saw a white shadow passing through the forest, and in the blink of an eye, it disappeared into the distance. The traveler was shocked and hurriedly asked the villagers what it was. The villagers looked at each other and smiled, telling him that it was the soul of the Divine Pig, which had been guarding Qingxi Village and every kind person.
After hearing this, the traveler felt an inexplicable emotion in his heart. He bowed deeply and set out on his way home. Since then, he has told the story of the sow's reciprocation when he meets people, so that more people can understand this deep friendship that transcends the boundaries of species.
And Qingxi Village has attracted more and more tourists to visit because of this story. They either came to feel the simple folk customs, or came to pray for the protection of the sacred pig. And no matter what the purpose of the visitor, the villagers will welcome them warmly, telling the legend of the sow to repay the kindness.
Time flies, and Qingxi Village is still quiet and beautiful. The legend of the sow is still circulating in the village, becoming a belief and a strength, inspiring the villagers to keep moving forward and pursue a better life.
And the legendary pig seems to be really guarding the village in secret. Whenever the villagers are in trouble, there will always be people who claim to see the figure of the sow, which seems to tell them that as long as there is goodness and faith in their hearts, nothing can stop them from moving forward.
As a result, the story of Qingxi Village has been passed down from generation to generation and has become an eternal legend. The legend of the sow's reciprocation will always be engraved in the hearts of every Qingxi Village person and become an indispensable part of their lives. The story of the sow's return to the favor has been passed down for hundreds of years in Qingxi Village, not only becoming a topic of conversation among the villagers after tea and dinner, but also a kind of faith and strength in their hearts. When night falls, the children of the village gather around the old man and listen to them tell the legendary story of loyalty, kindness and gratitude.
With the passage of time, the appearance of Qingxi Village has also undergone earth-shaking changes. The old temple has been renovated and the dilapidated houses have been transformed into brand new brick houses, but the legend of the sow repaying the favor is still deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Villagers still go to the tomb of the pig on certain days to worship and pray for its protection.
One summer, Qingxi Village was hit by a once-in-a-century flood. The river overflowed, flash floods broke out, and the entire village was submerged in a sea of water. The villagers were terrified and fled to higher ground. However, just as everyone was about to despair, a golden light fell from the sky and landed in the center of the village.
After the golden light dissipated, the villagers were surprised to find that the flood water had miraculously receded where the golden light had fallen, revealing a dry land. And in that land, there stood the figure of a sow. It was covered in golden light, and its eyes revealed determination and bravery.
The sow walked up to the villagers and arched their hands with her mouth, as if to comfort them. Then, it turned and walked in the direction of the flood, and with each step it sent out a golden light, forcing the flood back. The villagers looked at the back of the sow, and their hearts were full of awe and gratitude.
With the help of the sow, Qingxi Village finally survived the flood. When the flood waters receded, the villagers found that the sow had disappeared without a trace, leaving only a piece of golden land as a testimony of its return.
Since then, the legend of the sow repaying the favor has become more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. The villagers regard it not only as the embodiment of the sacred pig, but also as the patron saint of Qingxi Village. They believe that as long as there is goodness and faith in their hearts, the sow will always be secretly guarding them and helping them through all difficulties.
Time flies, and the story of Qingxi Village is still being inherited. Every time a new generation grows up, the old people will tell them the legend of the sow repaying the favor. And this story will continue to be passed down and become the eternal legend and belief of Qingxi Village.
And the legendary sow also seems to be alive forever in the hearts of the people of Qingxi Village. Whenever the villagers are in trouble, they always think of the brave and loyal sow figure and everything she has done to repay the kindness. This memory and belief motivates them to keep moving forward and strive for a better life.
In this way, the story of the sow's return of gratitude has been passed down from generation to generation in Qingxi Village, and has become a kind of faith and strength. It not only made the villagers feel the power of kindness and loyalty, but also made them believe that there is always something beautiful in this world that is worth pursuing and protecting. And this belief and strength will always accompany the development and progress of Qingxi Village, and become an eternal treasure in their hearts.