Serpent's edge
In an ancient village, there is a bizarre story about a kind woman and a mysterious beggar. Nestled among the rolling hills, the villagers live a simple and peaceful life.
There was a young woman in the village named Xiu'e. She was ingenious and kind, and often helped the elderly and orphans in the village. Although Xiu'e's home is not wealthy, her hospitality fills her home with warmth.
One day, a ragged beggar came to the village. He looked old, faltering, and his face full of vicissitudes. The villagers were accustomed to seeing beggars of all kinds, and most of them turned a blind eye to him. However, Xiu'e felt pity and took the initiative to ask about his situation.
The beggar, who claimed to be surnamed Li, begged all the way to this place because his hometown suffered a famine and his family was separated. After hearing this, Xiu'e couldn't bear it, so she invited the beggar Li to stay at home for one night and prepared a simple meal for him.
The beggar Li was grateful and thanked him again and again. After he finished eating, he went to an idle firewood room to rest under the guidance of Xiu'e. Xiu'e also specially prepared a clean futon for him so that he could sleep peacefully.
When night fell, Xiu'e went back to her room to rest after finishing her day's housework. She was lying on the bed, but she thought about what happened to the beggar Li and couldn't sleep for a long time.
Just then, she suddenly heard a slight noise. She got up to check, but found that the beggar Li had left the firewood room at some point and was standing on the beam of her room at the moment. Xiu'e was surprised, and didn't understand why Li Beggar did this.
The beggar didn't seem to notice Xiu'e's surprise, he looked down at Xiu'e, and then took out a small snake from his arms and gently placed it on the beam. Seeing this, Xiu'e was even more frightened in her heart, she was afraid that the little snake would fall and hurt herself.
However, the beggar Li comforted her and said, "Don't be afraid, girl, this little snake is my pet for many years, and it won't hurt anyone." With that, he climbed down from the beam and carefully placed the little snake at the head of Xiu'e's bed.
Although Xiu'e still had doubts in her heart, she also let down her guard when she saw Li Beggar with a sincere face. She asked curiously, "Old man, why are you doing this?"
Li Beggar sighed and slowly told a bizarre story. It turned out that this little snake was not an ordinary snake, but a spirit snake with magical powers. Many years ago, the beggar Li rescued the little snake by chance, and the little snake has followed him and become his loyal companion ever since.
The snake has the ability to predict the future and can sense some impending disaster. The reason why Li beggar came to this village was precisely because the little snake sensed that a great disaster was about to happen here.
After hearing this, Xiu'e was so surprised that she couldn't close her mouth. She looked at the quiet little snake at the head of the bed, and her heart was full of awe and curiosity. She asked the beggar, "Then what should we do?"
The beggar pondered for a moment and said, "Tomorrow morning, I will leave this place and continue my begging career. And the little snake will stay with you to protect you and the village. You just have to be kind to it and it will naturally reward you. ”
After hearing this, Xiu'e's heart was full of gratitude and respect. She decided to take good care of this spirit snake according to beggar Li's instructions.
Early the next morning, the beggar Li said goodbye to Xiu'e and the villagers and continued his begging journey. And the spirit snake stayed in Xiu'e's home and became a part of her life.
Since then, Xiu'e's life has undergone subtle changes. She found that the little snake really seemed to have magical powers, and whenever something happened in the village, the little snake would react in advance. Xiu'e followed the hints of the little snake to help the villagers resolve crises again and again.
The villagers' admiration for Xiu'e deepened, and she became the patron saint of the village. And that snake has also become a legend in the village, and its miraculous deeds are praised by people.
As the days passed, a deep relationship was established between Xiu'e and Little Snake. She treats the little snake as her friend and partner, and takes care of it with all her heart. And the little snake also repays Xiu'e's kindness in her own way, guarding the peace of her and the village.
However, the good times were short-lived. One day, a group of fierce robbers suddenly came to the village, and they burned, killed, looted, and did all kinds of evil. The villagers were terrified and fled helplessly.
Xiu'e was also trembling with fear, but she knew she couldn't just give up. She remembered the entrustment of the beggar Li and the little snake, and decided to use her courage and wisdom to protect the villagers.
She quickly ran home and found the spirit snake. She prayed for help from the serpent, hoping that it would use its magical powers to drive away the robbers. The little snake seemed to feel Xiu'e's pleading, and it slowly raised its head and spit out the letter.
At this moment, a powerful force emanated from the little snake. It turned into a golden light and soared into the sky. Immediately after, a deafening dragon roar was heard in the sky, shaking the entire village.
The robbers were so frightened by the sudden vision that they dropped their weapons and fled. When the villagers saw this, their mouths opened wide in surprise, they couldn't believe their eyes.
Xiu'e was also stunned, she continued to write, the second half of the story:
Xiu'e was also stunned, she looked at the scene in front of her, and her heart was full of shock and gratitude. She knew that it was the power of the little snake, and that it was it that saved the whole village.
After the robbers fled, the village regained its tranquility. Villagers flocked to Xiu'e's house to thank her and the magical snake. They surrounded Xiu'e and the little snake, cheering and jumping, as if celebrating a victory.
Xiu'e looked at the rejoicing appearance of the villagers, and her heart was also full of joy and pride. She knew that all this was because of the power of the little snake, and also because of her kindness in taking it in.
Since then, Xiu'e and Little Snake have become the patron saints of the village. Whenever danger comes, the little snake will warn in advance to help the villagers resolve the crisis. And Xiu'e also used her wisdom and courage to lead the villagers to face difficulties together and protect the peace of their homeland.
As the years passed, the story of Xiu'e and Little Snake was passed down in the village and became a legend in the hearts of generations after generations. And that spirit snake has always been accompanied by Xiu'e, guarding this village and witnessing its changes and development.
Until one day, Xiu'e was gray-haired, and she was lying on the bed, feeling the passage of life. The little snake also seemed to feel her weakness, and it lay quietly at the head of her bed, accompanying her in its own way.
Xiu'e looked at the little snake, her heart full of gratitude and reluctance. She knew that she was about to leave this world, but she also believed that the little snake would continue to guard the village and the people who came after her.
At the last moment of her life, Xiu'e gently stroked the little snake's head and said with a smile: "Thank you, my friend." You have guarded my life, and I have guarded you all my life. Now, I'm leaving, and you're going to continue to protect this village. ”
After saying that, Xiu'e closed her eyes and left this world peacefully. The little snake continued to lie at the head of her bed, quietly guarding her until her body gradually cooled.
When the villagers learned the news of Xiu'e's death, they all came to mourn. They held a solemn funeral for Xiu'e to thank her for her lifelong contribution to the village. The little snake is also regarded as a sacred object by the villagers, and continues to be enshrined in their homes, guarding the peace of the village.
Since then, whenever someone mentions the story of Xiu'e and Little Snake, they will sigh. They were touched by Xiu'e's kindness and courage, and they were also amazed by the magical spirit snake. And this story has become a part of the village culture, passed down from generation to generation, and will never be erased.
In this story, we see the goodness and courage of human nature, but also the mystery and power of the natural world. The bizarre experience of Xiu'e and the little snake made us feel amazed and admired, and also gave us a deeper reflection and understanding of life and the world. In the end, when the story ended, we suddenly realized: it turns out that kindness and courage are the most beautiful legends, and protection and companionship are the deepest love. The second half of the story:
Years have passed, and several years have passed since Xiu'e's death, but the legend of her and the magical spirit snake is still circulating in the village. The villagers often gather together to tell about Xiu'e's kindness and bravery, and how the snake that can predict the future protects the village.
However, as time passed, the young people of the village gradually developed a yearning for the outside world, and they left the village one after another to pursue their dreams. The village became depressed, leaving only some elderly people and children behind.
At this moment, the village was once again facing a crisis. A sudden plague swept through the village, the elderly fell ill in bed, and the children developed high fevers. The villagers panicked and helplessly waited for death to come.
At this critical moment, the spirit snake once again showed its magical power. It shuttles through all corners of the village, using its letter to dispel sickness for the sick and its body to bring hope and courage to the villagers.
Soon after, the plague miraculously subsided. The patients recovered, and the village returned to its former tranquility. The villagers were grateful, they knew that it was the snake that had saved the village once again.
However, the spirit snake also became weak due to the consumption of a lot of strength. It lies in the house where Xiu'e once lived, quietly waiting for the end of its life.
The old people of the village knew that the end of the spirit snake was approaching. They decided to hold a solemn funeral for the snake to thank it for its protection of the village over the years.
On the day of the funeral, the whole village gathered to see off the snake. They prayed silently, hoping that the spirit of the snake would rest in peace and that it would continue to guard the village.
That's when the miracle happened again. A golden light fell from the sky and enveloped the entire village. When the golden light dissipated, people were surprised to find that the spirit snake had turned into a beautiful fairy and stood in front of them.
The fairy smiled and said, "I am the guardian of the heavenly realm, and because I am grateful for Xiu'e's kindness and courage, I turned into a spirit snake to protect this village. Now that my mission has been accomplished, I am returning to the heavenly realm. ”
With that, the fairy turned into a golden light and disappeared into the sky. The villagers looked at the direction in which the fairy had disappeared, and their hearts were filled with gratitude and respect.
Since then, the village has never experienced a major disaster. The villagers lived a peaceful and happy life, and they knew that it was because of the protection of Xiu'e and the spirit snake.
And the legend of the spirit snake has also become an eternal memory of the village, passed down from generation to generation, and will never be erased. Whenever someone mentions this story, they will sigh, moved by Xiu'e's kindness and courage, and also amazed by the magical spirit snake.
And the story of Xiu'e and the spirit snake also tells us a truth: kindness and courage are the most beautiful legends, and protection and companionship are the deepest love. In this world, as long as we have good intentions and bravely face difficulties, we will definitely be able to create our own legends.