Longxian ditch
In a remote mountain village, there is a little girl named Little Flower. Xiaohua and her grandfather depend on each other, and the two have a deep relationship. On this day, Xiaohua and her grandfather were working in the field together, and suddenly, Xiaohua pointed to a small ditch at the edge of the field and screamed.
"Grandpa, look, there's a dragon in the ditch!" Xiaohua's eyes flashed with surprise and curiosity.
Grandpa looked in the direction of Xiaohua's point, but only saw an ordinary loach swimming in the ditch. He smiled and said disapprehantly, "Xiaohua, that's just a loach, not a dragon." ”
But Xiaohua shook her head firmly, "No, grandpa, that's really a dragon." I saw its scales and eyes, exactly like the dragon in the story. ”
Grandpa looked at Xiaohua's serious appearance and couldn't help but fall into deep thought. He knew that Xiaohua never lied, and that her imagination was not so rich that she could imagine a loach as a dragon. So, he decided to take a closer look at the loach.
As time went on, it grew dark. Grandpa noticed that the loach seemed something unusual. Its body is larger than that of a normal loach, and it swims in a peculiar way, as if it were dancing in water. Moreover, it does have looming scales on its body, which glow golden in the sun.
An inexplicable uneasiness welled up in Grandpa's heart. He remembered the old legend that circulated in the village, the legend about the dragon. Legend has it that dragons are the gods in charge of water, capable of bringing good harvests as well as causing disasters.
As night fell, Grandpa returned home with Xiaohua. He told Xiaohua to rest early, while he sat outside the house, silently observing the sky. At some point, the clouds in the sky began to gather and the wind began to pick up.
Suddenly, rumbling thunder was heard in the distance, followed by a downpour. Grandpa's heart sank, and he realized that the rain was extraordinary. He hurriedly ran into the house, woke Xiaohua up, and the two hid in the corner of the house together.
The rain became heavier and heavier, and soon it turned into a torrential rain. Grandpa hugged Xiaohua tightly, and silently recited the words of prayer in his heart. Suddenly, a bolt of lightning pierced the night sky, followed by a deafening thunderclap. At this moment, Grandpa heard the roar of the water, and he was shocked, could it be......
He rushed out of the house, only to see that the river in the distance was already overflowing, and it was rushing towards their house. Grandpa hurriedly ran back to the house, picked up Xiaohua and ran up the mountain. Their house was soon flooded, and the surrounding villages suffered the same fate.
At the top of the mountain, Grandpa and Xiaohua witnessed the tragic state of the entire village being swallowed up by the flood. Xiaohua hugged her grandfather tightly, tears running down her cheeks.
"Grandpa, isn't that the dragon?" asked Xiaohua in a trembling voice.
Grandpa was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly, "Maybe." ”
After the flood, the village was in shambles. But strangely, the ditch was unharmed, not even a single piece of dirt was washed away. The villagers were full of discussions, some said that it was the mysterious loach that blessed the village, and others said that it was the punishment of the dragon king.
Regardless of the truth, Xiaohua and Grandpa know that there seems to be some mysterious connection between them and the loach. And this flood also made them cherish each other more and cherish life more.
Afterwards, my grandfather had privately asked someone about the legend of the dragon and looked through some ancient books, but he couldn't find a definite answer. All he knew was that the loach was anything but ordinary.
As time passed, Xiaohua grew up, but she never forgot that horrible night and the flood she and her grandfather witnessed on the top of the mountain. She would often go back to that scene in her dreams, and every time she woke up, she was covered in a cold sweat.
And the grandfather became more and more reticent, and he would often sit alone in front of the house, silently watching the ditch. He knew that the story between them and the loach was far from over.
One summer a few years later, it was another hot afternoon. Xiaohua has grown into a slim girl, and her grandfather is getting old. On this day, Xiaohua accompanied her grandfather to work in the fields, and suddenly, she screamed again.
"Grandpa, look! that loach is back!"
Grandpa looked up and saw that there was indeed a golden loach swimming in the ditch, and its body shimmered with dazzling light. At this moment, grandpa seemed to understand something. He took Xiaohua's hand and took a deep breath.
"Little flower, maybe this is our fate. ”
Xiaohua held her grandfather's hand tightly, "Grandpa, no matter what happens, I will be by your side." ”
The two of them stared at the loach silently, as if waiting for something. After a while, the sky suddenly darkened, followed by lightning and thunder, and a storm was coming.
But this time, neither Grandpa nor Xiaohua ran away. They know that there is no escaping some things. They choose to face it, they choose to be brave enough to meet the challenges that are coming.
Sure enough, after a while, the flood swept through the entire village again. But this time, Grandpa and Xiaohua stood on the top of the mountain unharmed and witnessed the whole flood. They knew that it was the loach, or rather the dragon, that had been protecting them.
After the floodwaters receded, the village was rebuilt again. And Grandpa and Xiaohua also go on with their lives. They know that their fate with that dragon is not over yet, but no matter what, they will bravely face the future.
As the years passed, Grandpa eventually passed away. Before he died, he told Xiaohua a secret: it turned out that he had known the true identity of the loach - it was indeed a dragon, a dragon guarding their village. And he and Xiaohua are the guardians of this dragon. Their fate is closely linked to this dragon, and they cannot be separated from each other in life and death.
Xiaohua burst into tears after hearing this, and she finally understood her grandfather's silence and worry all along. She knew she had a heavy responsibility to continue to protect the dragon and the peace of the village.
One night shortly after her grandfather's death, Xiaohua sat alone in front of the house looking up at the starry sky. Suddenly, she saw a golden dragon soaring in the night sky, its body shining with dazzling light. Xiaohua knew that it was the dragon in her grandfather's mouth, saying goodbye to her, and promising her that he would continue to protect the land and the people.
Since then, Flora has become a legend in the village, telling legends about dragons and her adventures with her grandfather to generations of children. And the golden dragon often appears in the night sky, guarding the peace and happiness of this land and its people.
After Xiaohua became a legend, the attitude of the people in the village towards her was both awe and affection. Whenever night falls, when the golden dragon soars in the night sky, the villagers will gather at the entrance of the village, looking up at the dazzling figure, and their hearts are full of gratitude and peace.
However, the good times were short-lived. One day, an alien traveler broke into the village, bringing shocking news: the king of the neighboring country had heard of the existence of the golden dragon and was greedy enough to send warriors to capture it and tame it as a mount in order to increase his majesty and power.
When Xiaohua heard the news, she felt a strong desire to protect herself. She couldn't let the dragon guarding the village be harmed. So, she decided to discuss countermeasures with the villagers to protect the dragon together.
The villagers have expressed their support for Xiaohua, and they are willing to fight to protect the dragon and the peace of the village. Xiaohua was deeply moved, and she knew that this fight was not only about protecting the dragon, but also about defending the dignity and freedom of the village.
So, Xiaohua and the villagers began to prepare the fortifications in full swing. They strengthened the walls of the village, set up traps and barriers, and organized a militia of able-bodied young men to patrol the village day and night.
At the same time, Xiaohua did not forget to seek help from the outside world. She wrote letter after letter, asking for help from neighboring villages and city-states, hoping that they would lend a helping hand against the invasion of their neighbors.
However, as time passed, the armies of the neighboring countries never appeared. The villagers began to let their guard down, and some even began to question Xiaohua's judgment. Xiaohua has always maintained a high level of vigilance, and she knows that this crisis is far from being resolved.
Finally, on a stormy night, the army of a neighboring country suddenly attacked the village. Taking advantage of the cover of night, they tried to capture the golden dragon in one fell swoop. However, what they didn't expect was that Xiaohua and the villagers had already made full preparations.
A fierce battle unfolds in the darkness of the night. Xiaohua took the lead and led the militia team to fight to the death against the enemy. Despite their numbers, Xiaohua and the villagers managed to repel the enemy's attacks with their tenacious will and clever tactics.
During the battle, Xiaohua discovers that the leader of the enemy army is none other than the alien traveler. With a fierce face, he waved his sword in an attempt to break through the militia's defenses. Angry at her, she swung the spear in her hand and charged towards the enemy leader.
The two engage in a fierce duel in the rain. Xiaohua's spear intertwined with the enemy leader's sword, making a sound of gold and iron colliding. The rain drenched their clothes and hair, but their eyes were firm and sharp.
After a fierce battle, Xiaohua finally defeated the enemy leader. He fell to the ground with a bang, and his sword flew out of his hand. Xiaohua gasped and looked at him, and the anger in her heart gradually subsided. She knew that this victory was not easy to come by, and she also knew that this struggle was far from over.
In the days that followed, Xiaohua and the villagers continued to strengthen the fortifications and the training of the militia team. They know that only by uniting together can they resist the invasion of foreign enemies and protect the golden dragon.
At the same time, Xiaohua did not forget to seek stronger allies to support their cause. She constantly sent letters asking for help and personally visited neighboring city-states and villages for support.
Finally, on a sunny day, good news arrived: a powerful city-state was willing to send troops to support them in defending themselves against the encroachment of their neighbors and protecting the golden dragon.
Xiaohua and the villagers cheered, they knew that this battle had been won in stages, but the road ahead was still long and difficult, and they needed to work harder to protect this land and this magical dragon.
With the help of the city-state's army, the village's defenses were greatly strengthened. When the king of the neighboring country heard this, he was terrified, and he knew that he could no longer easily catch the golden dragon. So he chose to give up and withdraw his army.
The village has returned to its former peace and harmony, and the golden dragon continues to soar in the night sky to protect the land and its people. Xiaohua has become a hero and guardian in the hearts of the villagers, and her story has been passed down from generation to generation, inspiring people to face difficulties and challenges bravely.
Aware of her responsibilities, Xiaohua continues to lead the villagers in strengthening the fortifications and training of the militia, always ready to deal with future challenges and crises. At the same time, she is also actively communicating with the outside world and learning new knowledge and skills in order to better protect the village and the golden dragon.
In the years that followed, the village experienced many crises and challenges, but Xiaohua and the villagers successfully survived each one with their unity, bravery, and wisdom. Their story is also known and praised by more and more people, and has become an eternal legend.
And the golden dragon has always been by Xiaohua and the villagers' side, it has guarded the land and the people with its own strength, and has also witnessed the rise and fall of this village and the people's fighting spirit. When night falls, it soars through the night sky, as if telling a timeless story of courage, wisdom and unity.