The old man picks up a donkey, and the three daughters are getting thinner and thinner
In the far east, there is a small village surrounded by mountains, and the people of the village live an idyllic life without fighting the world. There is an old man in the village, surnamed Li, known as Li Laohan. He has been industrious and simple all his life, and has three daughters under his knees, the eldest daughter is gentle and virtuous, the second daughter is smart and smart, and the third daughter is lively and lovely. Although Li Laohan's family is not wealthy, his family of five is harmonious and his life is passable.
One day, Li Laohan went to the mountains to chop firewood and accidentally found a dying male donkey. It was covered in scars, but its eyes revealed an unyielding light. Li Laohan felt pity for it, took it home, and took care of it carefully. Under the careful care of Li Laohan, the male donkey gradually regained his vitality and became a member of the Li family.
However, since the donkey came to Li's house, strange things have happened. Li Laohan's three daughters began to lose weight day by day, their originally ruddy faces became pale, and their spirits became weaker and weaker. Li Laohan saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart, but he couldn't find the reason. He invited Lang Zhong from the village, and Lang Zhong took the pulse, but he couldn't say why.
Li Laohan was full of doubts in his heart, and began to secretly observe everything in his home. He found that in the dead of night, the donkey would quietly leave the donkey barn and come to the boudoir of his three daughters. It stood silently, as if listening to something. Li Laohan was shocked, could it be that this donkey has something to do with the emaciation of his daughters?
One night, Li Laohan decided to stalk the male donkey to see what he was doing. He quietly followed the donkey, only to see it pass through the courtyard and into a dense forest in the back mountain. The forest is dark and deep, as if it hides endless secrets. The donkey walked through the forest and finally came to a stop in front of a hidden cave.
Li Laohan hid in the shadows, and saw the male donkey lowering his head, as if he was talking to someone. He dared to get closer, but was surprised to find the voices of his three daughters coming from the cave! They seemed to be talking to the donkey, and their voices were so low that they could not be heard.
Li Laohan was shocked in his heart, could it be that this male donkey had become a sperm and was talking to his daughters? He didn't dare to act rashly, so he could only continue to observe secretly. After a while, the voices of the daughters faded away, and the donkey slowly walked out of the cave. Seeing this, Li Laohan hurriedly followed back quietly.
Back home, Li Laohan lay on the bed tossing and turning, sleepless all night. He couldn't figure out what was the secret between the donkey and his daughters, and why they were getting thinner and thinner. He decided to ask the Taoist priest in the village about the situation and see what the donkey was.
Early the next morning, Li Laohan came to the Taoist temple in the village. He told the Taoist priest about what happened to him, and the Taoist priest frowned when he heard this, and seemed to have something unspeakable. Seeing this, Li Laohan was even more anxious in his heart, and hurriedly asked the Taoist priest if he knew the reason.
The Taoist priest pondered for a moment, and finally spoke: "This male donkey is extraordinary, it is a spirit beast that has been cultivated in the mountains for many years. You save its life, and it will repay it. However, the aura it carries is different from that of mortals, and if it is exposed to it for a long time, I am afraid that it will absorb the essence of people. ”
Li Laohan was dumbfounded when he heard this, he couldn't have imagined that this male donkey was actually a spirit beast. He hurriedly asked, "Then my daughters are getting thinner and thinner, isn't it because of this donkey?"
The Taoist priest nodded and said, "Yes, that's right. Although this male donkey has no intention of harming people, its aura is harmful to mortals. You need to get it away as soon as possible, or your daughters' lives will be in danger. ”
Li Laohan's heart was like a knife after hearing this, he was grateful to the male donkey for saving his life, but he was also worried about the safety of his daughters. After thinking about it, he decided to follow the Taoist priest's suggestion and send the donkey back to the mountain.
However, when he returns home and prepares to tell his daughters about this decision, he discovers that they already know the truth. It turned out that they had talked to the donkey in a dream and learned its identity and why. Although they are afraid, they are more grateful for the protection and companionship of the male donkey. They decided to send off the donkey together and prayed for him to bless the Li family.
Li Laohan was moved when he heard this, and he took his daughters and the donkey to the back mountain. In front of the cave, they bid farewell to the donkey and thanked him for his protection. The donkey seemed to understand their intentions, and with a bowed head and a soft chick, he turned and disappeared into the forest.
After the donkey left, although the Li family returned to its former tranquility, Li Laohan was always a little stunned in his heart. He often thought of the dying donkey, the indomitable light in its eyes, and its kindness to the Li family.
As the days passed, the Li family's life was back on track. The three daughters have a better and better reputation in the village, the eldest daughter is gentle and virtuous, married to a scholar in the village, the second daughter is smart and clever, helps her father take care of the housework, and becomes the right-hand man of the Li family, and the third daughter is lively and lovely, and is deeply loved by the villagers. Li Laohan watched his daughters grow up one by one, and his heart was full of relief.
However, the calm days did not last long. One day, news suddenly came from the village, saying that the monsters in the mountains were haunting, and several families had suffered. The villagers were panicked and closed their doors. After Li Laohan heard the news, he was also nervous in his heart. He feared for the safety of his daughters and, above all, for the safety of the entire village.
At this moment, the male donkey that had already left suddenly appeared in front of the Li family. There was a faint glow on its body, and a determined look flashed in its eyes. Seeing this, Li Laohan felt a burst of excitement in his heart, he knew that the male donkey must have come to protect them.
The male donkey neighed softly and motioned for Li Laohan to follow. Li Laohan understood, hurriedly called his daughters, and followed the donkey towards the mountain. They walked through the dense forest and came to the place where the monsters haunted. I saw that there was a mess there, obviously traces left by youkai.
The donkey stood at the entrance of the cave, bowed his head and roared, as if he was challenging the monster. Li Laohan and his daughters nervously hid in the dark, holding their breath and observing. After a while, there was a gust of fishy wind at the entrance of the cave, and a huge youkai slowly walked out.
Undeterred, the donkey rushed forward and engaged in a fierce struggle with the youkai. Li Laohan and his daughters were terrified, they were moved by the bravery of the male donkey, and they were also worried about its safety. After a fierce battle, the donkey finally subdued the monster and drove it back into the mountains.
After the yokai left, the mountain village returned to its former tranquility. The villagers came out of their homes to thank the donkey for saving his life. They erected a stone monument for the donkey to commemorate its heroic deeds. Li Laohan and his daughters are also grateful, they know that it is the donkey's protection that allows them to survive this crisis safely.
After the monster was expelled by the donkey, the mountain village was restored to tranquility, but Li Laohan still had hidden worries in his heart. He knew very well that this monster was just one of the many spirits in the mountains, and if there were more powerful spirits attacking in the future, it would be difficult for the donkey to deal with it alone.
So, Li Laohan decided that he wanted to learn the Tao to enhance the protection ability of himself and his family. He found the Taoist priest who had instructed him and asked him to take him as a disciple. The Taoist priest saw that Li Laohan was sincere, so he agreed to his request.
Under the careful guidance of the Taoist priest, Li Laohan began his arduous cultivation journey. He worked hard during the day, and at night he read and studied the Tao. His three daughters were also influenced by him and followed the Taoist priests to learn Taoism, hoping to add a guarantee to themselves and their families.
Time flies, and a few years have passed. Li Laohan and his daughters' Taoist cultivation has improved significantly. They can not only resist the infestation of some little monsters, but also help the villagers solve some incurable diseases. The Li family's reputation in the village has also become higher and higher, and they have become the patron saint in the hearts of the villagers.
However, just when Li Laohan thought he could sit back and relax, a bigger crisis quietly came. One day, an earth-shattering roar suddenly came from the mountain, and the entire mountain village was shaken. Li Laohan knew that something was wrong, and hurriedly summoned his daughters and villagers to check it out.
When they came to the foot of the mountain, they saw a huge demon beast entrenched at the entrance of the cave, its eyes were red, and its body exuded a strong demonic aura. Obviously, this is a monster beast that is more powerful than the previous youkai.
Seeing this, the villagers retreated one after another, their faces frightened. But Li Laohan was not afraid, he stepped forward and stood in front of the demon beast with his daughters. They used the Dao method and prepared to start a life-and-death struggle with the demon beasts.
At this moment, the male donkey suddenly galloped from a distance, and its body exuded a dazzling light, as if there was a powerful force surging in its body. It rushed to Li Laohan and his daughters and fought side by side with them.
A fierce battle unfolded in the mountains, and Li Laohan and his daughters relied on the Dao cultivation to fight fiercely with the male donkey. Sometimes they attack together, sometimes they scatter to fight, constantly consuming the demonic energy of the demon beasts.
After a tough battle, they finally subdued the monster. The demon beast let out a terrible scream, turning into a black smoke and dissipating into the air. Although Li Laohan and his daughters were exhausted, they had a victorious smile on their faces.
After the battle, the male donkey silently walked to Li Laohan's side and gently rubbed his arm. Li Laohan stroked its head, his heart full of gratitude and respect. He knew that without the protection and help of the male donkey, they would not have been able to defeat such a powerful demon beast.
Since then, Li Laohan and his daughters have continued to practice Taoism, and they have guarded the mountain village and the safety and happiness of their families together with the donkey. And their story has also spread in the village and has become a legend in the hearts of generations after generations.