The man released the turtle, and the turtle dreamed that he would not cross the wooden bridge tomorrow
On the banks of a vast river and lake, there lives a young fisherman named Li Yi. He was tall, handsome, and open-minded, and was loved by the villagers. Every morning, he would row a flat boat, facing the rising sun, to fish on the river. When night fell, he returned to the village with a cabin full of fish, humming a little song.
On this day, Li Yi, as usual, cast fishing nets on the river. Soon, there was a fluttering sound in the net, as if some big fish had been caught. He happily pulled up the net, only to see a huge turtle trapped in it. The turtle had strange patterns carved on its back, and its eyes were blazing, and it seemed to have extraordinary spirituality.
Seeing this, Li Yi's heart moved. Since he was a child, he had heard the legends of the turtles from the elders of the village, and knew that these creatures often had magical powers. He hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to release the turtle in order to accumulate good deeds.
So, he carefully freed the turtle from the fishing net and gently placed it on the beach by the river. The turtle seemed to understand his intentions, and slowly crawled towards the river, looked back at him, and plunged headlong into the water, and disappeared.
When night fell, Li Yi returned home and went to bed early after dinner. In the dream, he seemed to have returned to the river, only to see the turtle that he released slowly swimming in front of him, and spit out human words: "Engong, when you cross the river tomorrow, remember not to cross the wooden bridge." ”
Li Yi woke up from his dream, and his heart was uncertain. He carefully recalled the scene in the dream, and the turtle's expression and tone were vivid, as if it was really not an ordinary dream. He remembered what the old people often said about "dreaming", and he couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive in his heart.
In the early morning of the second day, Li Yi prepared to cross the river to fish as usual. He walked to the river and saw the familiar wooden bridge in the distance. He hesitated for a moment, remembering last night's dream, and couldn't help but feel a trace of doubt in his heart. However, he thought that he had walked across this bridge every day, and that there had never been any accidents, perhaps he was just too worried.
So, he shook his head, took a step, and stepped onto the wooden bridge. The river is surging under the bridge, and the pedestrians on the bridge are in a hurry. Li Yi walked on the bridge, but he felt a little uneasy in his heart. He quickened his pace, wanting to cross the bridge as quickly as possible.
At this moment, a loud sound of water suddenly came from under the bridge. Li Yi looked down and saw a huge turtle jumping up from the water and heading straight for the bridge. He was shocked, and it was too late to retreat. I saw the turtle hit the bridge headlong, and the entire wooden bridge suddenly shook violently.
Li Yi involuntarily lost his balance and fell from the bridge into the river. He struggled to surface, but was swept farther and farther away by the raging river. His heart was filled with despair, remembering the dream of the previous night and the warning of the turtle, and he couldn't help but regret it in his heart.
At this moment, he felt a tremendous force supporting his body. When he opened his eyes, he saw that the turtle he had released was slowly swimming towards the shore with its back to support him. Li Yi's heart was full of gratitude and awe, and he knew that it was this turtle that saved his life.
When he reached the shore, the turtle gently placed him on the sand, then looked at him deeply, then turned and swam back into the river. Li Yi looked at the direction in which the turtle disappeared, and his heart was full of emotion. He understood the spirituality and strength of this turtle, and he also understood that he should be more in awe of nature and life.
Since then, Li Yi has become more humble and kind. He no longer hunted and killed indiscriminately for the sake of temporary profits, but learned to live in harmony with nature. He also often recounts his experiences to the villagers, admonishing them to respect life and protect nature.
And the legend of the turtle has also spread in the village, and it has become a beautiful story. It is said that the turtle is the god of the river who guards the land and the people here. And Li Yi has also won the respect and love of more people because of his good deeds and courage.
This story teaches us that respect for nature and reverence for life are principles that each of us should follow. When we are kind to nature and life, we will also be rewarded and blessed by them. At the same time, this story also shows the charm of the fantasy colors of Oriental Taoism, allowing us to feel the mysterious and beautiful Oriental world.
However, the story doesn't end there. Although Li Yi escaped, the turtle's warning filled his heart with doubts. He began to wonder why the turtle had dreamed of him, and what did its warning mean?
In the days that followed, Li Yi began to notice the changes along the riverside. He noticed that the wooden bridge seemed to be getting more and more dilapidated, and the planks of the bridge had cracked. Whenever the wind blows, the bridge will make a creaking sound, as if telling the vicissitudes of time.
Li Yi knew in his heart that the days of this wooden bridge were numbered, and it could collapse at any time. He remembered the turtle's warning, and he couldn't help but feel a little scared in his heart. He realized that if it weren't for the turtle's timely rescue, he would have died at the bottom of the river.
So, Li Yi decided to do everything in his power to protect the bridge and prevent more people from suffering misfortune. He traveled far and wide, raised money, and hired craftsmen to repair and strengthen the wooden bridge. Thanks to his efforts, the dilapidated wooden bridge was finally given a new look, strong and safe.
When the villagers saw Li Yi's actions, they all praised him for his kindness. They have also begun to pay more attention to the environment and safety around them, and work together to maintain this beautiful home. And the legend of the turtle has also been spread by more people, and it has become a beautiful scenery in this land.
As the days passed, Li Yi's life returned to peace. He still fishes on the river every day, but there is more awe and gratitude in his heart. He often thinks of the turtle, the warning and the help it gave him.
On this day, Li Yi fished on the river as usual. Suddenly, he felt a strong tremor coming from the bottom of the river. He looked up and saw that the river was turbulent, as if some huge force was stirring the river.
Li Yi was shocked in his heart, he knew that there was a change in Jiangzhong. He quickly put away his nets and prepared to row back to shore. Just then, he saw a huge turtle emerge from the river and swim towards his boat.
It was the turtle he had released! its eyes were still bright, and the lines on its back gleamed in the sun. The turtle swam to Li Yi's boat and looked up at him, as if trying to say something.
Li Yi's heart moved, he stretched out his hands and gently stroked the turtle's back shell. He felt the warmth and strength of the turtle, as well as its trust and dependence on him.
The turtle slowly sank into the river under Li Yi's caresse. The river also returned to calm, as if nothing had happened. However, Li Yi knew that none of this was accidental.
He returned to the shore and told the villagers about the day. They were all amazed and marveled at the wonder and spirituality of the turtle. Li Yi also deeply felt that there was a special fate and connection between himself and this turtle.
Since then, Li Yi has cherished the harmonious coexistence with nature even more. He often releases some small fish and shrimp by the river, and also admonishes the villagers not to catch and kill indiscriminately. And the turtle often appeared in his dreams, giving him some warnings and guidance.
As the years passed, Li Yi gradually grew old. However, he always maintained that awe and gratitude in his heart. He knew that it was the turtle that changed his destiny and made him understand the preciousness of life and the greatness of nature.
Before he died, he wrote a book about his experiences and left them for future generations. He hopes that his story can be spread so that more people can understand the importance of respecting nature and revering life.
And the legend of the turtle has been passed down in this land and has become an eternal landscape. Whenever people walk across that sturdy wooden bridge, they are reminded of the brave and kind fisherman and his wonderful fate with the tortoise.
In this way, this story took root in people's hearts and became a beautiful legend. It tells us that it is the responsibility and obligation of each of us to respect nature and revere life. Only when we truly understand this can we live in harmony with nature and create a better future. Time flies, and Li Yi's story has been passed down from generation to generation in the village, becoming a good story to warn future generations. When night falls, the children of the village sit around the knees of their elders and listen to them tell the story of the brave fisherman and the miraculous turtle.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, hundreds of years later. The village is still quiet and peaceful, and the wooden bridge is still as strong as ever. However, with the advancement of science and technology and the influence of the outside world, the villagers' concept of life has gradually changed. They began to pursue material comforts and neglected to live in harmony with nature.
At this moment, the village suffered an unprecedented disaster. A sudden flood swept in, submerging the entire village in a sea of water. The villagers panicked and ran in all directions, but there was nowhere to hide.
At this critical moment, a golden light fell from the sky and fell on the surface of the river. The golden light dissipated, and a huge turtle appeared in the center of the river, carrying a huge gourd on its back. The turtle slowly swam to the shore and gently lowered the gourd.
Seeing this, the villagers gathered around. To their amazement, the gourd was filled with water and food. The turtle motioned with its eyes to the villagers to take the supplies and survive the ordeal.
The villagers were grateful, they knew it was a gift from the turtle. They began to reflect on their actions and understood that only by respecting and living in harmony with nature can they achieve true peace and happiness.
With the help of the tortoise, the villagers survived. When the flood waters receded, they rebuilt their homes and regained their harmonious relationship with nature. They no longer hunt and kill indiscriminately, but have learned to cherish and protect life.
The turtle disappeared after the flood, but its legend lives on forever. In order to commemorate it, the villagers erected a turtle statue by the river to remember its kindness and teachings.
Since then, life in the village has returned to its former tranquility and serenity. The people lived happily ever after, and the legend of the turtle became an eternal tale in the village.
This story tells us that no matter how times change, the principle of respecting nature and reverence for life remains the same. We should cherish the harmonious relationship with nature, protect the ecological environment, and allow life to continue and multiply. At the same time, we should also remember those lives that have given us help and inspiration, and be grateful for their existence and dedication.
In the legend of the tortoise, we not only see the harmonious coexistence of man and nature, but also the greatness and wonder of life. Let's work together to create a better future where life shines brighter on Earth.