The old man begged for a seal
In the deep mountains and old forests of the northeast, there is an ancient and mysterious village called "Wuyin Village". The village is surrounded by dense forests and is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round, as if isolated from the rest of the world. There is a strange legend circulating in the village, saying that some spirits will turn into human forms and come to the world to ask for "mouth seals" in order to become immortals.
On a snowy evening, Xiaoqiang, a little boy from Wuyin Village, was walking alone on his way home. It was a Friday and the village school was released early to send the children home for the weekend. Xiaoqiang walked on the forest path, the snowflakes fluttering in the air, and there was silence all around, only the sound of his footsteps echoed in the woods.
As he walked, Xiao Qiang suddenly found that not far ahead, an old man was standing alone in the wind and snow, and his figure looked a little bleak and desolate in the wind and snow. The old man was dressed in a shabby gray robe and wore a black hat on his head, which covered most of his face, revealing only a pair of deep, melancholy eyes.
Xiao Qiang was curious, and walked forward and asked, "Old man, with such a big snow, why are you standing here alone?" The old man slowly turned around, revealing an old and mysterious face. His eyes were deep and bright, as if he could see through all appearances.
"Little friend, I'm waiting for someone. The old man's voice was low and hoarse, revealing an indescribable sense of vicissitudes.
"Who are you waiting for? It's such a cold day, why don't you go to my house first to take shelter from the wind and snow?" Xiaoqiang sympathized and invited the old man to his home to take shelter from the wind and snow.
The old man smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "No need, little friend, I'm waiting for someone to appear, and he will give me an important mouth seal." ”
"What is that?" asked Xiao Qiang curiously.
The old man didn't answer directly, but asked rhetorically: "Little friend, what do you think I look like?"
Xiaoqiang looked at the old man, and saw that he was thin, with a hunched back, and his face was covered with traces of time. He thought for a moment and said, "You are like my grandfather, just as kind and kind. ”
When the old man heard this, a strange light flashed in his eyes, and he said slowly, "Thank you for the seal, little friend." If you say that I am like your grandfather, then I will be like your grandfather, who will protect you and care for you. ”
After speaking, the figure of the old man gradually blurred, and finally turned into a puff of light smoke and disappeared into the wind and snow. Xiaoqiang stood there in shock, unable to believe his eyes. He rubbed his eyes, and then looked at it, and the old man had indeed disappeared.
After returning home, Xiaoqiang told his parents about this bizarre experience. They were shocked when they heard this, and told Xiaoqiang that he might have met the legendary spirit of "begging for a mouth". In the folklore of the Northeast, after cultivating to a certain extent, some spirits will turn into human form and come to the world to ask humans for a "mouth seal", that is, people's evaluation and recognition of them. If people give them positive evaluations and recognition, they will have a chance to become immortals.
Xiao Qiang's heart palpitated after hearing this, and he realized that he might have inadvertently given a chance to become an immortal. However, he also felt an inexplicable hint of anticipation and excitement because he knew that he had a wonderful connection to this mysterious world.
One early morning a few days later, Xiaoqiang went to school as usual. As he passed by the woods at the edge of the village, he suddenly heard a crisp birdsong. He looked up and saw a beautiful red-bellied pheasant standing on a branch, with bright and dazzling feathers and a melodious chirp.
Xiao Qiang was deeply attracted by this beautiful red-bellied golden pheasant, and he stopped to watch. At this time, the red-bellied golden chicken suddenly spoke: "Xiaoqiang, do you remember the old man you met in the wind and snow a few days ago?"
Xiao Qiang nodded in disbelief and looked at this magical red-bellied pheasant in disbelief. The red-bellied golden pheasant continued: "That's me, I got the opportunity to become an immortal through your mouth seal. To thank you, I decided to give you a gift. ”
After speaking, the red-bellied golden pheasant plucked a feather from his body and turned it into a book and fell into Xiaoqiang's hands. The cover of the book reads "Book of Wisdom" in gold lettering. Xiao Qiang turned the pages of the book and found that it recorded all kinds of knowledge and wisdom, including history, science, literature and other fields.
"This is the wisdom I have gained from my years of cultivation, and I am giving it to you now, hoping that you can study hard and become a knowledgeable and wise person. After the red-bellied golden pheasant finished speaking, it turned into a red light and disappeared into the depths of the woods.
Xiao Qiang returned home with this "Book of Wisdom", and he began to study the knowledge in the book carefully. Over time, his knowledge grew and his wisdom grew. He became the most knowledgeable person in the village, not only succeeding in his studies, but also helping the villagers solve many problems.
Years later, Xiaoqiang became a well-known scholar and wise man. He often recalls that snowy evening and that magical red-bellied pheasant. He knew that it was that wonderful experience that changed his destiny and set him on the path of pursuing knowledge and wisdom. And that red-bellied pheasant has also become an eternal source of mystery and gratitude in his heart.
However, as Xiaoqiang's fame grew, he also attracted the attention of some ill-intentioned people. Late one night, a dark shadow sneaks into Xiaoqiang's home and tries to steal the Book of Wisdom. After Xiaoqiang was awakened, he immediately started a fight with the black shadow. During the struggle, he unexpectedly discovers that he possesses some mysterious powers, which come from the Book of Wisdom and the gift of the red-bellied golden pheasant. He uses these powers to successfully repel the Shadow and reveal Shadow's true identity as a greedy thief.
After this incident, Xiaoqiang cherished the "Book of Wisdom" even more and began to study the mysteries in it. He found that the book not only contained a wealth of knowledge, but also some mysterious spells and cultivation methods. He began to cultivate according to the methods in the book, and gradually mastered some extraordinary abilities. These abilities make him more adept at protecting villagers and solving problems.
Over time, Xiaoqiang became a respected wise man and guardian. He used his knowledge and abilities to bring peace and tranquility to the villagers, while also making Wuyin Village a mysterious and intelligent place. And the legend about the old man begging for a mouth seal and the red-bellied golden pheasant has also become a good story in the village through the ages.
As for the red-bellied golden pheasant, it never appeared in the human world again. But whenever Xiaoqiang encounters difficulties or needs help, he can always feel a mysterious force silently supporting him. He knew that it was the red-bellied golden pheasant that was guarding him, and that he was also guarding the entire village and this mysterious forest.
With Xiaoqiang's efforts, Wuyin Village has become more and more prosperous and harmonious. The villagers love each other and live in harmony to protect this ancient and mysterious land. And that snowy evening and the magical red-bellied golden pheasant have also become eternal legends and memories in the hearts of Xiaoqiang and the villagers.
As Xiaoqiang's intelligence and abilities grew, he not only became a wise man in the village, but was often invited by the surrounding villages to solve various thorny problems. His fame gradually spread throughout the region, and people knew that there was a young man named Xiaoqiang in Wuyin Village, who was both intelligent and mysterious.
On this day, a businessman from afar found Xiaoqiang. The merchant's name was Li Fu, and his face was full of sadness, obviously he had something important to ask for. "Mr. Xiaoqiang, I heard your name, and I came from thousands of miles to ask for help. Li Fu said sincerely.
Xiao Qiang smiled and invited Li Fu to take a seat, and asked him about the problem he was experiencing. Li Fu sighed and began to tell what happened to him.
It turned out that Li Fu was a merchant dealing in silk, and his business had been doing well. Recently, however, his cargo ship has been repeatedly hit by strange storms in transit, resulting in heavy cargo losses. What's even more bizarre is that after each storm, a peculiar red feather is left on the cargo ship, just like the feathers of the red-bellied golden pheasant.
"I wonder if it's the work of some kind of curse or mysterious power. Li Fu said worriedly.
After hearing this, Xiao Qiang pondered for a moment, and then said, "Mr. Li, I am willing to go with you to a cargo ship to see if I can find the root of the problem." ”
Li Fu was overjoyed when he heard this, and thanked him repeatedly. So, the two set off for the cargo ship.
On the cargo ship, Xiaoqiang carefully inspected every corner of the ship, especially the places where red feathers were left. He found that the feathers all had a subtle energy fluctuation that matched some of the accounts in the Book of Wisdom given to him by the red-bellied pheasant he had met many years ago.
Xiao Qiang's heart moved, he took out the Book of Wisdom and began to cast spells according to the method in the book. As his spell was cast, the air around the cargo ship began to vibrate, and a mysterious power gradually emerged.
Suddenly, an illusory figure appeared on the deck of a cargo ship. It resembles a red-bellied pheasant, but it is much larger and imposing. Xiao Qiang and Li Fu looked at this illusory figure in surprise, not knowing what it was.
"Who are you sacred?" asked Xiao Qiang tentatively.
"I am the spirit of the red-bellied pheasant, guarding the peace of this sea. The illusory figure made a deep voice, "You mortals, why are you disturbing my purity?"
Xiao Qiang said respectfully: "We didn't mean to disturb, but Mr. Li's cargo ship encountered a storm here and suffered heavy losses. We hope to get to the root of the problem so that we can keep the future safe. ”
The Spirit of the Red-bellied Pheasant was silent for a moment, then said, "These storms were not my intention, but someone was trying to upset the balance of this sea. I can help you find who is behind it, but you must promise me one condition. ”
"What conditions?" asked Xiaoqiang curiously.
"You have to protect the ecology of this sea and not overfish and destroy it. The spirit of the red-bellied golden rooster said solemnly.
Xiao Qiang and Li Fu glanced at each other, and then agreed in unison. They are well aware of the importance of the ecological environment and are willing to do their part to achieve it.
With the help of the spirit of the red-bellied golden rooster, Xiaoqiang and Li Fu quickly find the mastermind behind the scenes, an evil wizard. This sorcerer seeks to upset the balance of the seas by creating a storm so that he can more easily access certain rare marine resources.
Xiao Qiang and Li Fu engage in a fierce battle with the wizard. During the battle, Xiaoqiang uses the spells and wisdom of the Book of Wisdom to battle wits and courage with wizards. Eventually, they succeeded in defeating the wizard and lifting the Storm Curse he had created.
The sea returned to its former calm, and the spirit of the red-bellied golden pheasant also gratefully thanked Xiaoqiang and Li Fu. It tells them that the sea will flourish again, and hopes that they will continue to care for and protect the ecological environment.
Xiao Qiang and Li Fu returned to Wuyin Village, where they told the villagers about their experience. Villagers have expressed their desire to work together to protect the ecological environment and marine resources. Since then, Wuyin Village has become more prosperous and harmonious, and Xiaoqiang has become a hero and guardian in the hearts of the villagers.
And after that evil wizard was defeated, the storm of the sea never appeared again. Li Fu's silk business also flourished again, and he was grateful for Xiaoqiang's help and became a good friend and staunch supporter of Xiaoqiang and Wuyin Village.
Years later, Xiaoqiang became a gray-haired wise man. He still guards Wuyin Village and the surrounding ecological environment, inheriting the wisdom and power bestowed on him by the spirit of the red-bellied golden chicken. And the mysterious "Book of Wisdom" has also become the treasure of Wuyin Village, which has been passed down from generation to generation with stories of courage, wisdom and ecological protection.
When night falls, Xiaoqiang will always sit under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village and tell the children about his adventures when he was young. The children listened intently, their eyes flashing with yearning for the unknown world and reverence for the wise. And the legend about the old man begging for a seal, the little boy and the red-bellied golden pheasant has also become the eternal legend of Wuyin Village, which has been passed down in the hearts of generations of people.