Crying at Night: The Truth of Taoist Crying
In the ancient land of China, there are countless mysterious and bizarre stories. Among them, there is a legendary story about a craftsman digging a dry well, crying at night, and finally leading to the Taoist priest revealing the truth, which is moving and emotional.
The story takes place in a remote mountain village. The people of the village live a simple and peaceful life, working at sunrise and resting at sunset. However, all this peace was broken by a craftsman named Li Tie. Li Tie is a well-known skilled craftsman in the village, and he is highly skilled, whether it is building houses or building farm tools, he can do it well.
One day, Li Tie received a commission from a family to dig a well in their backyard. The family has lived here for generations, but they have never had a well, and every time they have to go to the river to get water, it is very inconvenient. Li Tie happily accepted the task, brought his tools and came to the backyard.
After some investigation, Li Tie chose the location to dig the well. He swung his hoe and dug it up one by one. As the earth is dug up little by little, the depth of the well gradually increases. Just as Li Tie was about to dig to a predetermined depth, he suddenly felt the hoe hit something hard. He carefully dug through the surrounding dirt and found that it turned out to be a huge stone slab.
Li Tie was curious in his heart, he pushed the stone slab away, only to see that there was a dry well that had dried up below. The moss on the wall of the well tells the vicissitudes of time, and the bottom of the well is pitch black, as if it hides endless secrets. Li Tie couldn't help but feel a palpitation, he hurriedly covered the stone slab and hurriedly finished his work.
However, that very night, something strange happened. The villagers were awakened by a terrible cry that seemed to come from hell. The villagers were terrified and got up to check on the situation. They found that the sound actually came from the dry well dug by Li Tie.
The news soon spread throughout the village, and people were talking that there must be something unclean hidden in the dry well. Li Tie also heard about this, he was very uneasy, and decided to go to Zhang Zhenren, a Taoist priest in the village, for help.
Zhang Zhenren was a highly respected Taoist priest who was proficient in magic and often helped the villagers solve various incurable diseases. Li Tie came to Zhang Zhenren's residence and told him everything that happened. Zhang Zhenren frowned after hearing this, he pondered for a moment, and then said: "There must be something strange in this dry well, we have to go and find out." ”
So, Li Tie and Zhang Zhenren came to the dry well together. Zhang Zhenren circled around the wellhead a few times, then closed his eyes and said something in his mouth. After a while, he opened his eyes and said to Li Tie, "There is a soul hidden in this well, she is trapped here for some reason, and she cannot be reborn. We need to get her out of the way to put an end to this. ”
Li Tie was shocked when he heard this, and he hurriedly asked, "Then what should we do to rescue that unjust soul?" Zhang Zhenren pondered for a moment, and then said: "I need to prepare some magic weapons and charms, and we will come to surpass this unjust soul tonight." ”
When night fell, Zhang Zhenren took Li Tie to the dry well. They lit incense and candles, set up the ritual utensils, and began to recite the scriptures. As the sound of the scriptures echoed in the night sky, the mournful cry faded.
At this moment, a white smoke suddenly rose from the well, and a vague figure slowly emerged. It was the image of a young woman with a haggard face and tears in her eyes. She bowed deeply to Zhang Zhenren and Li Tie, and then said, "Thanks to the two benefactors for saving me, I can finally leave this terrible place." ”
It turned out that the woman's name was Xiaofang, and she was the daughter of a family in the village many years ago. She was opposed by her family because she fell in love with a foreigner, and was eventually forced to commit suicide by jumping into a well. In order to cover up the scandal, her family sealed the mouth of the well with stone slabs, leaving her alone for countless days and nights in the dark.
After hearing what happened to Xiaofang, Zhang Zhenren and Li Tie both shed tears. They grieve for what happened to Xiaofang, and they also feel helpless for their own powerlessness. Zhang Zhenren comforted Xiaofang and said: "You are now liberated, and you can go to reincarnation with peace of mind." ”
Xiaofang's departure brought the village back to tranquility. However, Zhang Zhenren and Li Tie did not let up because of this, they knew that there was a deeper truth hidden behind this story.
The next day, Zhang Zhenren gathered the village elders and told them what happened to Xiaofang. After hearing this, the villagers all sighed and said that they wanted to erect a monument to commemorate Xiaofang to comfort her soul in the sky. At the same time, they also realize that family honor and traditional ideas can sometimes become shackles that bind people, making them lose themselves and even go to the end of their lives.
Under Zhang Zhenren's guidance, the villagers began to reflect on their own behavior and gradually discarded those outdated concepts. They began to accept outsiders, allowing young people to fall in love freely, and the atmosphere in the village became more and more harmonious.
And Li Tie has a deeper understanding of life and death because of this incident. He is no longer satisfied with just being a craftsman, but has begun to study feng shui and numerology, hoping to bring peace and happiness to more people through his own efforts.
A few years later, the changes in the village attracted the attention of the outside world. Scholars and tourists have come to this remote mountain village to discover the story of what happened here. They were touched by the warmth and openness of the villagers, and were amazed by the progress made in the village.
In the process, Li Tie and Zhang Zhenren became celebrities in the village. They not only helped the villagers solve many incurable diseases, but also taught many secrets of health preservation and self-cultivation. Their kindness and wisdom have earned them respect and love.
However, just as the village was gradually becoming prosperous, a sudden disaster shattered the tranquility. That year, the village was hit by a flood not seen in a century. The flood raged like a beast, washing away houses and farmland, leaving the villagers in a desperate situation.
At this critical juncture, Li Tie and Zhang Zhenren stepped forward. They used their wisdom and experience to organize the villagers to fight the flood and provide disaster relief. They built dikes, dredged rivers, and went into the water to rescue trapped villagers. Under their leadership, the villagers came together and finally defeated the flood.
After the flood, the village was in shambles, but the villagers were not discouraged. With the encouragement of Li Tie and Zhang Zhenren, they began to rebuild their homes. With their own hands, little by little, they are repairing damaged houses and farmland. In the process, the villagers became more united and strong, and they also cherished the friendship between each other more.
A few years later, the village was revitalized with life and vitality. Houses and farmland that were once destroyed by floods are now new homes and fields of abundance. And the story of Li Tie and Zhang Zhenren has also been passed down from generation to generation and has become an indelible legend.
In this story, we see the brilliance and power of humanity. Whether it is in the face of the cry of the unjust soul or the ravages of the flood, people can unite and face the difficulties together. And Li Tie and Zhang Zhenren used their actions to interpret what true kindness and wisdom are. Their stories tell us that as long as we have good intentions and move forward, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and create a better future. Dry Well Night Crying: Taoist Priest's Tears Reveal the Truth (continued)
Although the process of rebuilding their homes was arduous, the villagers did not deter from it. Under the leadership of Li Tie and Zhang Zhenren, everyone helped each other and overcame the difficulties together. After several years of hard work, the village has finally regained its former prosperity.
In the process of rebuilding, Li Tie not only repaired the houses that were washed away by the flood, but also used his skills to design new houses for the villagers. The houses are both functional and beautiful, and have been well received by the villagers. Zhang Zhenren, on the other hand, established a Taoist temple in the village, where he taught health preservation and answered questions for the villagers.
The children in the village also began to go to school, not only to learn cultural knowledge, but also to learn the way of life taught by Li Tie and Zhang Zhenren. They know how to respect life, cherish family affection, and learn how to face difficulties and challenges.
As the village became more and more prosperous, more and more people began to pay attention to it. Some businessmen have taken a fancy to the market potential here and have come to invest in the construction of factories. The living standards of the villagers have also gradually improved, and they have begun to have more pursuits and dreams.
However, just when the village was about to usher in a better future, Li Tie and Zhang Zhenren passed away one after another. Their death has left the villagers grieving, but their spirit lives on in the village forever.
In front of the tombs of Li Tie and Zhang Zhenren, the villagers erected a stone monument for them. Their names and deeds are engraved on the stone tablets, as well as the gratitude and nostalgia of the villagers for them. Whenever someone passes by, they stop and silently pray and bless them.
As the years passed, the stories of the village were told from generation to generation. The names of Li Tie and Zhang Zhenren have also become legends in the village, and their stories inspire people to keep moving forward and pursue a better life.
And the dry well, where the crying sound used to be heard, was also renovated by the villagers. A small stone tablet was erected next to the well, which was engraved with the words "The soul of the wronged is saved, and the well water flows for a long time". Whenever someone passes by here, they will think of that poignant story, and they will also feel the impermanence and preciousness of life.
Today, the village has become a beautiful tourist destination. A large number of tourists come here every year to explore the stories and culture of the place. Here they feel the warmth and strength of human nature, as well as the true meaning and meaning of life.
And the story about the night crying in the dry well and the tears of the Taoist priest revealing the truth will also be passed down forever and become a bright pearl in human culture.