The good die violently, and the wicked die
In the far east, there is an ancient kingdom called "Qing Ming". The country is surrounded by majestic mountains and mist, as if isolated from the rest of the world. In this mysterious land, there are many stories about Taoist legends, the most popular of which is the legend about "the good man dies violently, and the evil dies in life".
The protagonist of the story is named Li Mingyuan, a young man in a remote town in the Qing Ming Kingdom. He grew up in a poor family, but he was kind and helpful. No matter what difficulties his neighbors encountered, he was always the first to lend a hand. All his life, he seems to have lived for others, and he has never complained.
However, when Li Mingyuan was twenty years old, a sudden illness took his life. His death plunged the entire town into grief. People lamented the injustice of fate, why such a kind person could have suffered such a misfortune.
At the same time, in another prosperous place in the Qing Netherworld, there lived a wealthy merchant named Zao Wou-ki. He is cunning, greedy, and will do anything for the sake of profit. His life is full of calculations and conspiracies, but he can always turn evil into good fortune, and wealth rolls in.
Zao Wou-Ki is nearly 90 years old, but he is still physically healthy and in good spirits. He lived a life of luxury, feasting on food and wine, surrounded by beautiful women and servants. People believe that Zao Wou-Ki must have obtained some unknown secret method in order to live so long.
Li Mingyuan's soul floated to the underworld, and his heart was full of unwillingness and doubts. He asked Hades, "Why did I end up like this when I did good deeds all my life?" And Zao Wou-Ki, who has done a lot of evil in his life, why can he die right? ”
Hades listened to Li Mingyuan's words, smiled and explained, "You listen to me slowly." Although you do good, you always have an obsession in your heart, sacrificing your own happiness for the happiness of others. Your good deeds, while benefiting many people, have also caused you too much stress and pain yourself. This kind of attachment prevents your soul from being truly liberated. ”
"And Zao Wou-ki, although he has done a lot of evil, he has never had any obsession. He pursues his own interests and never thinks about what he has to offer for others. In his heart, there is only greed and desire, without any restraint and concern. This carefree mentality allows his soul to roam freely in the underworld without any constraints. ”
Li Mingyuan listened to the words of the king of Hades, and his heart suddenly brightened. Only then did he understand that the judgment of good and evil is not only based on how many good or bad things a person has done, but also on whether he has obsessions and concerns in his heart.
At this moment, Zao Wou-Ki's soul also floated to the underworld. When he saw Hades and Li Mingyuan, he couldn't help but feel a little flustered. He thought that he could enjoy privileges in the underworld with his wealth and status, but he did not expect to meet Hades here.
Zao Wou-Ki saluted Hades and said, "I wonder what Hades ordered me to summon me?" ”
Hades glanced at him lightly and said, "Come with me." ”
Zao Wou-Ki followed Hades to a place in total darkness. There was an air of coldness and terror that made him shiver. He secretly guessed in his heart that this must be the most terrifying place in the underworld, and the king of Hades was going to punish him severely.
However, to his surprise, Hades did not punish him in any way. Instead, he pointed to a palace ahead and said, "That's where you belong." ”
Zao Wou-Ki looked up and saw that the palace was resplendent and magnificent. He couldn't help but secretly rejoice in his heart, thinking that Hades was going to arrange a good place for him.
However, the moment he stepped into the palace, he realized that he was wrong. The palace, while gorgeous on the outside, is empty on the inside. He felt a loneliness and loneliness that he had never felt before, as if the whole world had abandoned him.
At this moment, he heard the voice of Hades: "Although you have done many evils in your life, you have never had any obsessions and worries in your heart. This carefree mentality allows you to roam freely in the underworld. But you must know that people who do not have obsessions and worries will never truly understand the meaning and value of life. ”
Zhao Wou-Ki listened to Hades' words, and couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness in his heart. Only then did he realize that although he had been prosperous and wealthy all his life, he had gained nothing in the end. The greed and desire in his heart only ended him up alone and lonely.
And Li Mingyuan's soul, under the guidance of the king of Hades, came to a place full of light and warmth. The people there are smiling, helping each other and caring for each other. Li Mingyuan felt a kind of happiness and peace that he had never felt before, and he knew that this was his true home.
Soon after Li Mingyuan settled in a place of light and warmth, he began to come into contact with a more esoteric Taoist spiritual philosophy. He found that although the people here lived in another dimension, they were also practicing, seeking inner peace and wisdom.
Li Mingyuan gradually understood that his obsession was not out of kindness, but an excessive attachment to life. He once believed that only constant giving and sacrifice could be exchanged for the happiness of others. However, this attachment caused him to neglect his inner needs and his soul from truly liberating.
In this new environment, Li Mingyuan began to learn how to let go of obsessions and how to pay attention to his inner needs. He began to understand that true kindness is not to blindly give, but to be able to intelligently balance the relationship between himself and others, so that the flower of life blooms in love and wisdom.
At the same time, Zao Wou-Ki, who was in another dimension, fell into deep distress. He found that although he had endless wealth and status, his heart was full of emptiness and loneliness. He began to reminisce about his life, days of calculation and intrigue, full of danger but fulfilling for him.
However, Zao Wou-Ki could not go back to the past. He could only reminisce about his past over and over again in this empty palace, trying to find some solace. However, no matter how hard he tried, he could not fill the emptiness in his heart.
One day, while wandering around the palace, Zao Wou-Ki accidentally spotted a mirror. It is not his face that is reflected in the mirror, but the experience of his life. He looked at himself in the mirror, from the cunning and greed of his youth to the loneliness and loneliness of his old age, and he couldn't help but feel an inexplicable sadness in his heart.
At this moment, a voice suddenly appeared in the mirror: "Zao Wou-ki, have you seen it?" That's your whole life. You sacrifice everything in pursuit of power and wealth, but in the end you get nothing. Have you ever wondered why? ”
Zao Wou-Ki was stunned, he had never thought to reflect on his life. He always thought he was right and that he was in control. However, this voice made him question himself.
"Is it because I'm too obsessed with power and wealth?" Zao Wou-Ki muttered to himself.
"Yes," the voice replied, "you are too attached to the outward things to the needs of the inwards. You've never really cared about others, and you've never really cared about yourself. Your heart is full of greed and lust, but there is no trace of love and wisdom. ”
Zao Wou-Ki was silent, and he began to reflect on his life. He found that he had indeed never really cared for others, and he had never really cared about himself. He has been chasing the outer things, but he has forgotten the needs of the heart.
At this moment, Li Mingyuan's figure suddenly appeared in the mirror. He looked at Zao Wou-Ki and said with a smile, "Zao Wou-Ki, have you seen it?" That's what differentiates us. Although I have done good deeds all my life, I have also had obsessions. However, I learned to let go of my obsessions and focus on my inner needs. I found true happiness and peace. ”
Zhao Wou-Ki looked at Li Mingyuan, and an inexplicable feeling swelled up in his heart. He began to understand that he had been chasing the wrong things all along. He began to regret his life, but at the same time he knew that regret could not change anything.
At this moment, Hades' voice sounded in the palace: "Zao Wou-ki, your life is over. Although you have endless wealth and status, your heart is full of emptiness and loneliness. Now, I give you a chance to re-choose your path. ”
Zao Wou-Ki raised his head and looked in the direction of Hades, his eyes full of determination. He knew that he had found his way, and that he was going to let go of greed and lust in pursuit of true happiness and peace.
From then on, Zao Wou-Ki began to practice in the underworld, and he learned to let go of his obsessions and desires and began to pay attention to his inner needs. His heart was filled with love and wisdom, and his soul began to be truly liberated.
Li Mingyuan, on the other hand, continued to practice in that place full of light and warmth, and his heart was full of peace and wisdom. He knew that he had found true happiness and peace.
Time flies, and Zao Wou-Ki gradually comprehends the true meaning of Taoism in his practice in the underworld. Instead of clinging to the power and wealth he once had, he began to focus on cultivating his heart. He learned how to care for others, how to let go of greed and lust, and how to maintain peace of mind in the midst of suffering.
As his cultivation deepened, Zao Wou-Ki's soul was gradually sublimated. He found that he was no longer haunted by the shadows of his past, but was able to face everything calmly. He began to help the souls who were lost in the underworld, using his own experiences to encourage them to find their way forward.
In his practice in the underworld, Zao Wou-Ki also met many like-minded partners. They explored the teachings of Taoism together, practiced together, and pursued inner peace and wisdom together. In the process, Zao Wou-Ki felt unprecedented happiness and satisfaction.
And Li Mingyuan is in the land of light, and he is also continuing his path of cultivation. He used his kindness and wisdom to help the inhabitants there. Instead of dwelling on the obsessions of the past, he focuses on the present and the future. He learned how to balance his relationships with others, how to bloom the flower of life in love and wisdom.
One day, Hades suddenly summoned Li Mingyuan and Zao Wou-Ki. When they came to the palace of Hades, they saw Hades smiling and saying to them, "Both, your cultivation has achieved remarkable results. Now, I give you a chance to return to the world and continue your spiritual path. ”
Li Mingyuan and Zao Wou-Ki were shocked when they heard this. They didn't think they would have a chance to come back to the world. However, they also understand that this is a rare opportunity for them to continue their practice and continue to grow.
So, under the arrangement of Hades, the souls of Li Mingyuan and Zao Wou-Ki returned to the world. They return to the town where they once lived, but everything has changed. Hundreds of years have passed, and the town has become bustling and unfamiliar.
However, Li Mingyuan and Zao Wou-Ki did not feel lost and confused. They know their mission and responsibility, which is to continue to practice and spread the teachings of Taoism. They use their kindness and wisdom to help those in need, so that more people can understand the teachings of Taoism, so that more people can find inner peace and wisdom.
In their earthly lives, Lee Ming-yuan and Zao Wou-Ki continued their practice, no longer clinging to their past identities and experiences, but focusing on the present and the future. They use their actions to prove the power and value of Taoism, so that more people can benefit.
And the people in the town gradually discovered the difference between Li Mingyuan and Zao Wou-ki. They found that the two elderly people were always smiling and approachable, and they were always helpful and selfless. People began to respect and love them, and to see them as role models and role models for the town.
In this way, Li Mingyuan and Zao Wou-Ki continued to practice and spread the teachings of Taoism in the human world. With their kindness and wisdom, they have lit up every corner of the town, allowing more people to find inner peace and wisdom.
Li Mingyuan and Zao Wou-Ki continued their cultivation on earth, and although time passed, their hearts became more and more determined. They are no longer confused by the prosperity of the world, but focus on their inner cultivation, conveying the true meaning of Taoism.
Li Mingyuan still maintains that innate kindness, and he touches everyone in the town with his actions. Whether it was a poor orphan or a frustrated traveler, he reached out to them and gave them love and help. His kindness made the people of the town feel warm, and more people began to believe that kindness is the most precious treasure in the world.
Zao, on the other hand, became more restrained and deep. Instead of pursuing power and wealth as he did in the past, he began to think about the meaning and value of life. He uses his own experiences to inspire those who are lost and confused, so that they understand that true happiness does not come from external possession, but from inner peace and contentment.
With the passage of time, the good deeds and practices of Li Mingyuan and Zao Wou-Ki gradually spread throughout the Qing Netherworld. More and more people are beginning to pay attention to Taoism and begin to practice, pursuing inner peace and wisdom. The town has also become more harmonious and beautiful because of their existence.
However, at this moment, an astonishing news spread throughout the kingdom of the Underworld: the Hades Hall was about to hold a grand puja to which all those who had attained cultivation would be invited. This festival is not only a gathering of practitioners, but also a rare opportunity for practitioners to meet Hades directly and listen to his teachings.
When Li Mingyuan and Zao Wou-Ki learned the news, they were both very excited. They knew that this was a rare opportunity for them to gain a deeper understanding of the true meaning of Taoism and for them to exchange their experiences with more practitioners. So, they decided to go to the Hades Hall to attend this puja.
At the festival, Lee Mingyuan and Zao Wou-Ki met practitioners from far and wide. Some of them come from distant mountains and forests, some from bustling cities, but they all have the same purpose - the pursuit of inner peace and wisdom. During the exchange, they shared their own spiritual experiences and experiences, and also listened to the insights and suggestions of other practitioners.
At the end of the puja, Hades himself appeared. He stood on a high podium and looked down at the cultivators below. His gaze is deep and wise, as if he can see through everyone's heart. He spoke to the practitioners about the teachings of Taoism, emphasizing the importance of inner peace and wisdom.
In the process of telling, Hades suddenly pointed to Li Mingyuan and Zao Wou-Ki. He said, "These two cultivators, one was once a kind ordinary person, and the other was a greedy and wealthy businessman. But they all found inner peace and wisdom through their spiritual practice, and became true practitioners. Their experiences tell us that no matter what happened in the past, as long as we are willing to practice and let go of our attachments and concerns, we can all find our own path. ”
Hearing this, Li Mingyuan and Zao Wou-Ki were both very excited. They know that they still have a long way to go, but they have already found the right direction. They decided to continue their practice and continue to spread the teachings of Taoism to benefit more people.
After the puja, Lee Mingyuan and Zao Wou-Ki returned to the town. They continue to use their kindness and wisdom to help those in need. And the legendary story of "the good man dies violently, and the evil dies" has become more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. People use it to warn themselves that good and evil will eventually be rewarded, and that cultivation is the right path.