The man stayed at the ruined temple at night, and in the middle of the night the idol patted him on the shoulder: Boy, hide under the god table
The moonlight was hazy and the night wind was bleak. A young man, named Li Qing, walked hurriedly along the mountain road with a bag on his back. Due to his poor family, he had to leave home in search of a livelihood. On this night, he missed the night, and a dilapidated temple was faintly visible in front of him, and he thought to himself that he could only spend the night here tonight.
Li Qing walked into the temple and saw that the temple was overgrown with weeds, the statue of the god was broken, and the incense was cut off, which had obviously been abandoned for a long time. He found a clean corner, laid a layer of hay, and prepared to rest. Although the environment is simple, Li Qing has long been accustomed to sleeping in the open air, he lay down, looking at the hole in the roof, and his heart is mixed.
In the dead of night, everything is silent. Li Qing was sleeping soundly when he suddenly felt someone gently patting him on the shoulder. He opened his eyes in a daze, only to see a broken idol looking down at him, and the eyes of the idol seemed to shimmer with a faint light.
Li Qing was shocked and sat up suddenly. He rubbed his eyes, making sure he wasn't dreaming. The idol was indeed moving, and still talking: "Boy, hide under the God's table, quick!" ”
Although Li Qing was frightened in his heart, he saw that the statue was serious and did not seem to be fake, so he couldn't care less, and hurriedly hid under the god table. As soon as he took refuge, he heard a rush of footsteps, accompanied by a low conversation, coming from outside the temple.
"Big brother, how can there be any people in this wilderness? We've been walking for so long, and we haven't even seen a single figure. A voice said.
"Don't be careless, that kid is very cunning, maybe it's hiding around here. Search carefully and don't miss any corners! Another voice was more wary.
Li Qing hid under the divine table, and he didn't dare to come out, secretly rejoicing in his heart. Although he didn't know who these people were, he listened to their tones, and it was obvious that he was looking for himself. He couldn't help but wonder how he could get into such trouble when he first arrived.
At that moment, the idol spoke again: "Boy, what trouble have you caused?" These people are not small, you have to be careful with them. ”
When Li Qing heard this, he was even more surprised in his heart. He couldn't help but poke his head out and look at the idol, only to see a smile on the idol's face, as if to comfort him.
"The gods are like the seniors, and the juniors really got into trouble with these people for some reason. I am but a poor people, how have I ever sinned against anyone? Li Qing said in a low voice.
The idol sighed and said, "Things in the world are often complicated and difficult to solve. Now that you're involved, you need to face it. These people seem to be looking for a treasure that you need to take care of if you stumble upon it, so you don't let them take it. ”
Li Qing was dumbfounded when he heard this, he never thought that he would be involved in such a dispute. He was frightened and frightened, but more curious and confused. He wondered what the treasure was and why it had attracted them to hunt him down.
However, this is not the time to ask. Li Qing clenched the bag in his hand tightly, that was his only reliance. He silently recited the words of the idol's predecessor in his heart, and decided to avoid this catastrophe first, and then slowly explore the truth.
The voices outside the temple gradually faded away, and it seemed that those people had not found Li Qing, so they had also given up searching. Li Qing breathed a sigh of relief and slowly crawled out from under the god table. He looked at the statue with gratitude and reverence.
"Thank you for saving your life." Li Qing said respectfully.
The idol smiled slightly and said, "You and I are destined, and we should help each other." Go ahead, and if you have a fate in the future, you will see each other. ”
Li Qing nodded, picked up his bags, took a deep look at the idol, and left the ruined temple. He didn't know how many dangers and unknowns awaited him, but he knew that he had to go on bravely.
The moonlight is like water, and the mountain breeze is light. Li Qing's figure gradually disappeared into the night, leaving only the dilapidated temple and the smiling statue of the god, quietly guarding this mountain forest.
After Li Qing left the broken temple, he didn't dare to be careless anymore and walked cautiously on the mountain road. Although his heart was full of doubts and curiosity, he also knew that he was weak and could not act rashly. He decided to find a place to settle down first, and then slowly find out the news.
In this way, Li Qing wandered around the mountains for several days, and finally found a small hidden village. He rented a simple hut and began to live a life of seclusion. In addition to his daily work, he walked around, communicated with the villagers, and secretly inquired about the treasure.
However, things did not go as Li Qing had hoped. He inquired in many ways, but could not find any clues about the treasure. The villagers knew nothing about it, as if the treasure had never been seen in the world. Li Qing couldn't help but feel a little discouraged, he didn't know what to do.
Just when Li Qing felt lost, he suddenly received a mysterious letter. The letter claimed that he knew the whereabouts of the treasure and invited Li Qing to trade in a remote valley. Although Li Qing had doubts in his heart, he thought that this might be the only clue to find the treasure, so he decided to take a risk.
He followed the instructions in the letter and came to the valley. The valley is secluded and deep, surrounded by mountains, and seems to be isolated from the rest of the world. Li Qing was uneasy in his heart, but he still mustered up the courage and walked into the valley.
After walking for a long time, he finally came to a cave. The entrance to the cave is hidden, and it is difficult to spot without looking closely. Li Qing took a deep breath and slowly walked in.
The cave was dark and deep, and there was an eerie smell in the air. Li Qing walked cautiously, for fear of alarming something. Suddenly, he heard a faint moan, which seemed to be coming from the front.
He was startled and hurriedly quickened his pace, wanting to see who was here. Turning a corner, his eyes lit up, and he saw a man in rags fall to the ground, groaning in pain.
Li Qing hurriedly stepped forward to help the man up and asked him what had happened. The man gasped and said, "I...... I'm also here to find treasures...... Unexpectedly, I fell into the trap here...... Wounded by the poisonous gas in this cave......"
When Li Qing heard this, he was afraid for a while. He didn't expect there to be such a dangerous trap in this cave. He hurriedly took out some healing herbs from his bag and gave them to the man.
The man looked at Li Qing gratefully and said, "Thank you for saving your life." I was a ranger, and I stumbled upon news of this treasure and wanted to come and find it. But unexpectedly...... Alas, it's all my fault for not being greedy enough. ”
Li Qing sighed and said, "I'm also here for this treasure." But now it seems that this treasure is not so easy to obtain. ”
The man nodded and said, "Engong is right. Although this treasure is good, it is not something that ordinary people like us can easily obtain. Let's give up and stop taking any more risks for this ethereal treasure. ”
Li Qing was silent for a moment, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He knew that as curious as he was, he couldn't put himself in danger for the sake of an uncertain treasure. He remembered the words of the idol, maybe all this was fate, and he shouldn't interfere too much.
So, Li Qing decided to give up looking for the treasure and left the cave with the ranger. They supported each other out of the valley and back to the village.
Since then, Li Qing has lived a peaceful life. He no longer pursues the empty treasure, but focuses on farming and living in harmony with the villagers. He often thought of the statue and the ruined temple, and his heart was filled with gratitude and respect.
And the whereabouts of that treasure have become an eternal mystery with Li Qing's abandonment. Maybe it really exists somewhere in the world, waiting to be discovered; Maybe it's just a legend that never really existed. But no matter what, Li Qing has found his own happiness and peace.
Li Qing lived a plain and fulfilling life in the village, working at sunrise and resting at sunset every day, sharing the tranquility and harmony of the countryside with the villagers. He was no longer bothered by the ethereal treasures, and his heart only had a deep attachment to the land and these simple villagers.
However, fate always seems to be full of surprises. One day, when Li Qing was working in the fields, a messenger riding a tall horse suddenly appeared at the entrance of the village. The messenger held a golden letter and walked towards Li Qing with a solemn expression.
"Mr. Li Qing, this is an edict issued by His Majesty the Emperor himself, please accept the edict." The messenger shouted.
Li Qing was stunned for a moment, and an inexplicable sense of tension surged in his heart. He took the edict, only to see that it was written that the emperor had specially summoned him to the palace to hold an important official position because he had heard that he was of noble character and wisdom.
Li Qing stood in place, a little at a loss for a while. He never thought that he, an ordinary person, would have the opportunity to enter the palace as an official, which was both an honor and a challenge for him.
With the blessings and envy of the villagers, Li Qing embarked on a journey to the palace. He rode on the horse given by the messenger, and his heart was full of anticipation and anxiety for the future.
After several days of trekking, Li Qing finally came to the splendid palace. He was placed in a spacious palace room and started a new life.
Life in the palace was completely different from Li Qing's previous life. He had to deal with all kinds of tedious official duties and deal with all kinds of prominent people on a daily basis. Although he tried his best to adapt to this life, he could not let go of the longing for that countryside in his heart.
One day, when Li Qing was dealing with official business, he overheard a discussion about treasures. His heart moved, and he remembered the experience he had had been searching for treasures. He couldn't help but inquire with the officials next to him and learned that the treasure was actually an important magic weapon related to the fate of the country.
An inexplicable excitement surged in Li Qing's heart. He remembered the statue and the ruined temple, and remembered the decision he had made. He knew that all of this might have been arranged by fate, and that he was destined to cross paths with the treasure again.
So, Li Qing began to secretly investigate the whereabouts of the treasure. He took advantage of his position to consult a large number of ancient books and documents, and finally found clues about the treasure. It turned out that the treasure had been hidden in the depths of the palace, guarded by a loyal guard.
Li Qing decided to go and find the treasure himself. He took advantage of the cover of night and quietly sneaked into the depths of the palace. After much trouble, he finally found the location of the guard and the treasure.
However, when he saw the treasure, he was stunned. The treasure was not the gold and silver treasure he imagined, but a seemingly ordinary jade pendant. The jade pendant is engraved with complex lines and exudes a faint light.
When the guards saw Li Qing, they were not surprised, but smiled and said, "You are finally here." This jade pendant is the lifeblood of the country, and only those who are destined to find it can find it. It seems that you are the one who is destined. ”
Li Qing took the jade pendant, and a strong sense of mission surged in his heart. He understood that this treasure was not only a magic weapon, but also a symbol of national tranquility and the happiness of the people. He wants to protect it well and use it for the benefit of the country and the people.
Since then, Li Qing has become an important official in the palace and the guardian of the treasure. He used his wisdom and courage to protect the peace of the country and the happiness of the people. And the ruined temple and the statue of the god have also become eternal memories and gratitude in his heart.
This story tells us that fate is always full of surprises and twists. Sometimes, we give up something and get more. And true happiness and tranquility often come from inner peace and contentment.