The butcher's drunken night adventure
In the ancient East, there is a place called Qingshi Town at the foot of Maoshan Mountain. The inhabitants of this area have lived from farming and animal husbandry for generations, and although they live in poverty, the people are simple and do not close their homes at night. There is a butcher surnamed Zhang in the town, who is strong and bold, and is famous in the village for his exquisite slaughtering skills.
Butcher Zhang gets up every morning, goes to his pigsty to select fat pigs to slaughter, and then picks them to sell in the market. His pork is fresh and clean, and he is loved by the villagers. However, Butcher Zhang has a hobby, that is, he likes to drink, and every time he returns from work, he always sells a few catties of rice wine and pours himself to relieve his fatigue.
On this day, Butcher Zhang was busy all day as usual, and it was not until night fell that he finished packing his tools and preparing to rest. He took out his treasure of rice wine, poured a bowl full of it, drank it all, and immediately felt refreshed. He drank several bowls in succession, and before he knew it, he was already drunk, and his eyes were hazy, and he forgot the time, and it was not until the dead of night that he staggered into bed.
I don't know how long it took, but Butcher Zhang was suddenly awakened by a strange sound. He rubbed his eyes and listened, only to hear the voice low and eerie, as if it had come from his own pigsty. He was shocked, and hurriedly turned over and got out of bed, put on his coat, lit the oil lamp, and walked towards the pigsty.
It was dark in the pens, save for a few sows and a few piglets making faint hums in the corners. Butcher Zhang looked around, but didn't find anything unusual. Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly heard one of the sows speak: "Butcher Zhang, bring a lantern quickly!"
Butcher Zhang thought that he had misheard, he rubbed his eyes, and when he looked closely, he saw that the sow's eyes were unusually bright, as if they were flashing with wisdom. He was horrified in his heart, and hurriedly asked, "You...... How can you speak?"
The sow slowly stood up, and her eyes revealed an inexplicable sorrow and pleading: "I am one of the guardian saints of this town, and I have been reduced to the body of a pig because of my mistakes, and now I can only regain a trace of my sanity in the dead of night." I have something important to tell you, so bring me a lantern and follow me to the back mountain. ”
Although Butcher Zhang was shocked in his heart, looking at the sow's earnest eyes, his heart moved, so he took the lantern according to his words and followed the sow to the back mountain.
The back mountain is a dense forest that is rarely visited. Butcher Zhang followed the sow and shuttled through the woods, only to see the moonlight shining through the treetops, sprinkling dappled light and shadow, and the surroundings were so quiet that only the footsteps of the two could be heard.
After walking for about half an hour, they came to an open field. I saw a stone table and several stone benches on the ground, and an old oil lamp was placed on the table, which flickered and gave off a faint light. The sow motioned for Butcher Zhang to sit down, and then slowly spoke, revealing an astonishing secret.
It turns out that this back mountain is one of the entrances to the underworld, and the reason why the residents of Bluestone Town can live and work in peace is because there are many guardian gods guarding in secret. However, in recent years, the evil spirits of the underworld have frequently infested the human world, and the guardians of Bluestone Town have paid a huge price to resist the invasion of evil spirits. The sow is one of them, and because she has run out of strength, she has to show herself as a pig.
The sow told Butcher Zhang that the demons of the underworld were able to infest the world because they had found a loophole to the world. And this loophole, right somewhere in Bluestone Town. In order to stop the demons from continuing to infest the world, the Patronus need to find someone with courage and wisdom to patch this hole. The sow thinks Butcher Zhang is the best candidate because of his courage and intelligence, which are among the best in town.
Butcher Zhang was dumbfounded when he heard this, he never imagined that he would be involved in such a fantasy adventure. However, looking at the expectant look in the sow's eyes, he knew he couldn't say no. He took a deep breath, nodded solemnly, and said, "I'm willing to patch that hole and defend our homeland!"
When the sow heard this, a hint of relief flashed in her eyes. It tells Butcher Zhang that it will not be easy to fix the loophole, and that he will need to go through many trials and tribulations to find a treasure called "Tears of the Underworld". And this treasure is hidden in the depths of the underworld, and only those with strong faith and courage can find it.
Butcher Zhang clenched his fists tightly, and his eyes flashed with determination. He knew he was about to face an unprecedented challenge, but he was ready for it. He stood up, bowed deeply to the sow, and said, "Thank you for telling me this." Rest assured, I will definitely find the 'Tears of the Underworld' to patch that hole and defend our homeland!"
The sow nodded, and her figure began to fade into obscurity. Eventually, it turned into a white light and disappeared into thin air. Butcher Zhang stood in place, not moving for a long time. He knew that his adventure had just begun......
Butcher Zhang stood in the open mountain, holding the lantern tightly in his hand, his heart full of firmness and determination. He knew that he had a great mission, not only for the peace of Bluestone Town, but also to protect those innocent lives.
Early in the morning of the second day, Butcher Zhang bid farewell to his family and fellow villagers, and embarked on a journey to the underworld with a simple bag. He followed the guidance of the sow, through one dense forest after another, and climbed over one mountain after another. Although the road was difficult, he never flinched, because he knew that only by persevering could he find the "Tears of the Underworld" and repair that hole.
During the journey, Butcher Zhang encountered all kinds of demons and monsters. Some want to devour his soul, others try to confuse his mind. However, with his firm belief and extraordinary courage, Butcher Zhang successfully passed these tests again and again.
After several days of arduous trekking, Butcher Zhang finally came to the entrance of the underworld. It was a barren desert with no sun in the sky, only a gray haze. He took a deep breath and stepped into this unknown land.
In the underworld, Butcher Zhang encounters more dangers and challenges. Not only does he have to face those ferocious demons and strange illusions, but he also has to search for clues to the "Tears of the Underworld" in a hostile environment. However, he never gave up, believing that he would be able to find the treasure.
By chance, Butcher Zhang learned the whereabouts of the "Tears of the Underworld" from an ancient underworld creature. It turned out that it was hidden in the "Fountain of Darkness" in the deepest part of the underworld. But to get there, one has to walk through an area of quicksand known as the "Sea of Death".
Faced with this difficult task, Butcher Zhang did not flinch. With tenacious perseverance and extraordinary wisdom, he successfully crossed the "Sea of Death" and came to the location of the "Fountain of Darkness". There, he found a crystal clear gem, the "Tears of the Underworld".
Butcher Zhang held the "Tears of the Underworld" tightly, and his heart was full of joy and excitement. He knew that he had finally completed his mission and could return to the human world to patch the hole.
However, just as he was about to leave the underworld, a huge evil spirit suddenly appeared in front of him. It is the guardian of the underworld, guarding the safety of the "Tears of the Underworld". The demon opened its bloody jaws and launched a fierce attack on Butcher Zhang.
In the face of a formidable enemy, Butcher Zhang did not flinch. He wields the butcher knife in his hand and engages in a fierce battle with the demons. After a hard battle, Butcher Zhang finally succeeded in defeating the evil ghost with extraordinary courage and wisdom.
With the joy of victory and the "tears of the underworld", Butcher Zhang returned to the world. He found the location of the loophole and embedded the Tears of the Underworld on it. Suddenly, a powerful energy poured out from the loophole, knocking out those evil spirits that infested the world one by one.
Bluestone Town has once again returned to its former tranquility and harmony. The villagers came to thank Butcher Zhang for his bravery and dedication. They held a grand celebration for Butcher Zhang, who saw him as the hero and guardian of the town.
Since then, Butcher Zhang's name has spread throughout Qingshi Town. With his courage and wisdom, he guarded the peace and tranquility of his homeland. And the mysterious sow reappeared in his dreams, expressing deep gratitude and respect to him.
After Butcher Zhang repaired the loophole with the "Tears of the Underworld", the town of Bluestone regained peace, the phenomenon of evil ghosts gradually disappeared, and people's lives returned to their former peace. However, Butcher Zhang did not stop him, he knew that the responsibility of protecting his homeland was great and he needed to be vigilant at all times.
In the process of patching the loopholes, Butcher Zhang not only won the praise of the villagers, but also unexpectedly gained an ability to communicate with the creatures of the underworld. He began to use this ability to communicate with the guardians of the underworld and understand the dynamics of the underworld in order to better protect Bluestone.
Over time, Butcher Zhang gradually became a bridge between Bluestone Town and the underworld. He often shuttles between the human world and the underworld, conveying the message of the two worlds. He helps the souls of the underworld find a home, and also guides the souls of those who have been lost in the underworld back to the earth.
In the process, Butcher Zhang encountered various challenges and difficulties. Sometimes he needs to face the powerful demons of the underworld, and sometimes he needs to settle the strife between the human world and the underworld. But no matter what difficulties he encountered, he never gave up. He firmly believes that he can protect this home and let the people of Bluestone live a peaceful life.
By chance, Butcher Zhang discovers that there is an evil force in the underworld that is gradually rising. This force is trying to break the boundary between the underworld and the human world, so that the evil spirits of the underworld can once again infest the human world. Butcher Zhang realizes that this is a huge threat and he must take action to stop the spread of this evil force.
So, Butcher Zhang began to run around looking for a way to fight this evil force. He consulted the guardians of the underworld and looked through ancient books for clues. After a lot of hard searching and hard work, he finally found a way - that is, with the power of the "Tears of the Underworld", he joined forces with the guardians of the underworld to fight against that evil force.
In a fierce battle, Butcher Zhang joined forces with the guardians of the underworld and successfully repelled the evil force. They sealed the entrance to the underworld, ensuring that the demons of the underworld could not intrude the world again. This battle not only protects the peace of Bluestone Town, but also maintains the balance between the human world and the underworld.
After the battle, Butcher Zhang once again became the hero of Bluestone Town. His deeds are celebrated, and his name has become a symbol of bravery and wisdom. However, for Butcher Zhang, this is all what he should do. He has always believed that he is a guardian and has a responsibility to protect the peace and tranquility of this homeland.
Since then, Butcher Zhang has continued to fulfill his duties and guard the peace of Bluestone Town. He often patrols the town in the dead of night with lanterns, making sure every corner is safe. He used his actions to tell people: as long as we have courage and wisdom, nothing can stop us from protecting our homeland.