Watana-hsien
In the ancient Jiangnan water town, there is a meandering river, the water of the river is crystal clear, and the willows on both sides of the river are still clinging. The river is not only a source of life for the villagers, but also an important channel to connect with the outside world. However, there is a strange legend that when night falls, a monk in a robe and a taciturn boatman guard the river's secrets.
The monk's name is Huiming, about forty years old, with a thin face and deep eyes. He came from a famous temple in a distant place, and because of his spiritual success, he was sent here to educate sentient beings. Monk Huiming is not only proficient in Buddhism, but also good at medicine, and often relieves the pain of the villagers. His compassion and wisdom earned him the respect and love of the villagers.
The boatman's name was Ah Fu, nearly fifty years old, with a burly figure and dark skin. He grew up living by the river and ferrying for a living. Ah Fu has a taciturn personality, but he is kind-hearted, and no matter the wind or rain, he always sticks to the ferry to provide convenience for passers-by. His loyalty and diligence have also won praise from the villagers.
Originally, Monk Huiming and Ah Fu had no intersection. However, on a stormy night, an accident brought them together.
That night, thunder rumbled and rain poured down. Monk Huiming was chanting sutras and praying in the temple when he suddenly heard a rapid knock on the door. When he opened the door, he saw a soaking villager panting for help: "Master, my mother has suddenly become seriously ill, and I beg you to go and treat it!" Monk Huiming didn't say a word, picked up the medicine box and went out with the villagers.
Due to the heavy rain, the river swelled, and the monk Huiming was unable to wade across the river. Just as he was anxious, a small boat slowly approached. On board is the boatman Ah Fu. When he saw the anxious appearance of the monk Huiming, he offered to take him across the river. Monk Huiming was grateful and hurriedly got on the boat.
On the boat, Monk Huiming told Ah Fu about the condition of the villager's mother. Ah Fu was silent for a moment after hearing this, and then said in a low voice: "Master, I have heard that you are highly skilled in medicine, but do you know that there is a secret hidden under this river?" Monk Huiming was stunned for a moment, shook his head and said he didn't know. Ah Fu took a deep breath and slowly said the strange legend.
It turns out that under this river lives an evil water ghost. It often haunts at night to lure passers-by into the water. Once entangled in it, it will be dragged to the bottom of the water, and it will never be able to transcend. The ancestors of the boatman, Ah Fu, once had a fierce battle with the water ghosts, and finally sealed them at the bottom of the river. However, every hundred years, the seal of the water ghost is loosened. And tonight is the time when the seal is loosened.
Monk Huiming frowned when he heard this, and a chill couldn't help but rise in his heart. But he knew that as a monk, he should be compassionate and save the common people. So, he resolutely decided to go to the villagers' homes to treat the sick and find a way to lift the seal of the water ghost.
In the homes of the villagers, the monk Huiming successfully relieved the pain of the patient with his superb medical skills. However, when he returned to the ferry, he found that the river had become unusually turbulent. He knew that the water spirits had begun to wreak havoc.
Monk Huiming stood on the bank, looking at the turbulent river, and his heart was full of anxiety. He knew that he had to find a way to lift the water ghost seal as soon as possible, otherwise more innocent people would be victimized. But how does he do it?
At this moment, the boatman Ah Fu appeared in front of him again in a small boat. Seeing Monk Huiming's anxious appearance, he offered to help him find a way to lift the seal of the water ghost. Monk Huiming was grateful and hurriedly got on the boat.
On the boat, Ah Fu told the monk Huiming the story of his ancestors' fierce battle with water ghosts. He told Monk Huiming that in order to break the seal of the water ghost, he had to find an artifact, the Soul Bead. This bead is capable of suppressing evil spirits and is the key to breaking the seal. However, the whereabouts of the Soul Bead have been lost for many years, and no one knows its whereabouts.
Monk Huiming fell into deep thought after hearing this. He knew that it would not be easy to find the Soul Bead, but he had to give it a try. So, he decided to embark on a journey with Ah Fu to find the Soul Bead.
In the days that followed, Monk Huiming and Ah Fu traveled around looking for the whereabouts of the Soul Bead. After a lot of hardships, they finally learned the location of the Soul Bead by chance. However, when they arrived there, they found that the Soul Bead had been snatched by a gang of thugs.
Monk Huiming and Ah Fu were undaunted in the face of the siege of the villains. With their wisdom and courage, they succeeded in retrieving the Soul Orb. However, in the fierce battle, Ah Fu was unfortunately seriously injured. He lay on the boat, pale and breathing. Monk Huiming was very anxious in his heart, he knew that he had to lift the seal of the water ghost as soon as possible, otherwise Ah Fu would not be able to survive this catastrophe.
It was at this moment that the river became turbulent again. The roar of the water ghost was deafening, as if it was about to swallow the whole world. Monk Huiming knew that he could not hesitate any longer. He took out the Soul Fixing Bead, took a deep breath, and jerked it into the river.
After the Soul Bead fell into the river, the river instantly calmed down. The roar of the water ghost also disappeared. Ripples ripple on the surface of the river, as if nature is telling something.
Monk Huiming stared at the river tightly, nervous and expectant. He knew that the success or failure of this moment was not only related to Ah Fu's life and death, but also to the peace of the entire village. However, as time passed, the river gradually calmed down as if nothing had happened.
Monk Huiming's heart sank, could it be that his method had failed? He couldn't help but begin to doubt his decision. However, just as he was about to give up, a golden light suddenly appeared on the surface of the river. The golden light grew brighter and brighter, gradually condensing into a huge ball of light. The ball of light slowly rose and finally turned into a golden Buddha statue, standing in the middle of the river.
The Buddha statue has a kind face and a glint of wisdom in its eyes. It opened its mouth slightly and let out a melodious sound of Buddha trumpets. The voice is like a heavenly sound, which makes people's hearts washed. With the sound of the Buddha's horn, the river became turbulent again, but this time the turbulence carried a divine power.
Monk Huiming was overjoyed when he saw this, and he knew that this was a sign that the seal of the water ghost had been lifted. He hurriedly carried Ah Fu to the bow of the boat, so that he could see this scene clearly. Although Ah Fu was seriously injured, his eyes flashed with determination. He looked at the golden Buddha statue, and his heart was full of awe and gratitude.
As the sound of the Buddha's horn continued to sound, the evil power in the river began to be gradually dispersed. The spirits of the undead, who had been haunted by water spirits, also began to be liberated, and their souls slowly rose to the sky under the light of the Buddha. The entire river seems to have been purified and becomes crystal clear.
However, at this moment, a black shadow suddenly burst out from the bottom of the river and rushed straight towards the golden Buddha statue. The black shadow was the water ghost that had been sealed for a hundred years. It roared angrily, trying to stop the trumpet. However, under the illumination of the Buddha's light, its power was rapidly weakened. It struggled to escape, but was eventually swallowed by the Buddha's light.
With the disappearance of the water spirits, the river surface returned to calm. The golden Buddha statue also slowly disappeared, leaving only a faint golden light flickering on the surface of the river. Monk Huiming and Ah Fu looked at this scene, their hearts full of emotion and joy. They knew that they had finally succeeded in breaking the seal of the water ghost and bringing peace to the entire village.
However, just as they were about to return to the village, Monk Huiming suddenly noticed that Ah Fu's face had turned pale. He hurriedly stepped forward to check, only to find that Ah Fu's injuries had deteriorated to the extreme. It turned out that in the previous battle, Ah Fu did not hesitate to risk his life in order to protect the monk Huiming and the Soul Bead, and was seriously injured. He had been holding his body to fight with Monk Huiming, but now he couldn't support it anymore.
Monk Huiming was heartbroken with grief, and he knew that he had to heal Ah Fu as soon as possible. However, in this remote water town, medical access is limited. Although Monk Huiming has superb medical skills, he can't conjure medicine out of thin air. He looked at Ah Fu's pale face, his heart full of helplessness and despair.
At this moment, he suddenly remembered a legend. It is said that in the upper reaches of the river there is an ancient temple where an idol of the god is enshrined. The statue has miraculous powers and is capable of curing all diseases. Monk Huiming decided to go to that temple to find hope of healing for Ah Fu.
He picked up Ah Fu on his back and rowed the boat up the river. Along the way, they went through hardships and dangers to finally reach the ancient temple. In the temple, they found the statue of the legendary deity. Monk Huiming knelt in front of the statue and prayed sincerely. He prayed that the idol would give Ah Fu the power to heal and allow him to stand up again.
Just as Monk Huiming was praying, the idol suddenly emitted a dazzling light. The light shrouded Ah Fu's body, making him feel a warm current surging through his body. As the light dissipated, Ah Fu's injuries gradually improved. He slowly opened his eyes, looked at Monk Huiming and said gratefully, "Master, thank you for saving my life." ”
Monk Huiming looked at Ah Fu's recovery and felt extremely relieved in his heart. He knew that his efforts were not in vain this time, and he succeeded in finding hope of a cure for Ah Fu. At the same time, he also deeply realized the fragility and preciousness of life, and strengthened his determination to practice Buddhism.
On the way back to the village, Monk Huiming and Ah Fu reminisced about this thrilling experience together. They are grateful for the arrangement of fate for allowing them to meet and face difficulties and challenges together. At the same time, they also understand a truth: nothing is impossible in this world, as long as we have faith and move forward bravely, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and challenges! As the night deepened, Monk Huiming and Ah Fu sat quietly on the boat, slowly walking along the sparkling river. The lights on both sides of the river faded away, and only the stars in the sky and the moon shadow in the river were companions. Although Ah Fu's injuries have improved, there is still a trace of pale on his face, and his eyes are flashing with unprecedented determination and gratitude.
Monk Huiming sighed softly, looked at Ah Fu and said, "Ah Fu, do you know that we can succeed this time, in addition to the favor of Providence, what is more important is the trust and persistence between you and me?" ”
Ah Fu nodded, his voice a little hoarse: "Master, I never thought that I could fight side by side with you, let alone get your help at this life-and-death juncture." Not only did you save my life, but you taught me what true courage and faith are. ”
Monk Huiming smiled slightly, and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes. He knew that although Ah Fu was just an ordinary boatman, he had a quality of simplicity and tenacity, which allowed him to move forward in the face of adversity. And I have also grown and been inspired by this adventure.
The two men continued on their way, their oars paddling across the water with a soft sound. Monk Huiming began to talk about his own spiritual experience and the mysteries of Buddhism. His words were full of wisdom and compassion, and Ah Fu was fascinated to listen to them. Although Ah Fu did not understand the Dharma, he could feel the sincerity and power in the words of Monk Huiming, which made him have a strong interest in the Dharma.
However, at this moment, the river suddenly became turbulent. The river tumbled, forming huge whirlpools. Monk Huiming and Ah Fu both felt a strong suction pulling them. They clung to the oars and struggled to keep the hull steady.
"What's going on?" Ah Fu asked in horror.
Monk Huiming frowned, and he felt an evil force raging in the river. He quickly calmed down and began to meditate on the Dharma, hoping to use the power of the Dharma to suppress this evil force.
However, the forces of evil are getting stronger and stronger, as if they want to swallow the entire river. Monk Huiming felt that his mana was rapidly depleting, but he still persevered, unwilling to give up. He knew that if he gave up, the entire village would be wiped out.
At this moment, Ah Fu suddenly shouted: "Master, I'm here to help you!" He lowered his oars, folded his hands, and began to recite the Dharma mantra that the monk Huiming had taught him. Although his voice trembled a little, every word was full of determination and courage.
With Ah Fu joining, Monk Huiming felt that his mana had been enhanced. The two of them chanted the Dharma mantra together, forming a powerful force. This force and the evil force are in a fierce battle in the river.
After a fierce battle, the evil forces were finally suppressed. The river is calm and the boat is back on track. Monk Huiming and Ah Fu both breathed a sigh of relief, and they looked at each other and smiled, as if all their fatigue had vanished.
However, at this moment, they suddenly saw a huge whirlpool appear in front of them. The vortex swirled as if it were about to swallow everything. Monk Huiming and Ah Fu both felt a strong sense of unease.
"What's that?" Ah Fu asked.
Monk Huiming said in a deep voice: "That is the source of evil power, and we must destroy it to completely resolve the crisis. ”
Ah Fu nodded, he knew he couldn't back down. He picked up the oars and sailed with Monk Huiming towards the huge whirlpool. Both of them had a determined glint in their eyes, as if they wanted to nip all evil in the bud.
As they get closer to the center of the maelstrom, the forces of evil become more and more powerful. They felt as if they were in a dark world, surrounded by evil and terror. However, instead of backing down, they moved forward more resolutely.
Finally, they came to the center of the whirlpool. There is a huge black hole there, as if it is going to devour everything. Monk Huiming and Ah Fu looked at each other, and then recited the Dharma mantra at the same time. They poured all their mana into the mantra, forming a powerful force.
As this force erupted, the black hole began to tremble. The evil force is dispelled little by little by this force. Eventually, the black hole disappeared and the entire river returned to calm again.
Monk Huiming and Ah Fu both felt a wave of exhaustion, but they felt unprecedented satisfaction and joy. They knew that they had finally lifted the threat of evil and brought peace and tranquility to the entire village.
However, they didn't stop. They continued on their way back to the village. They told the villagers about this adventure and told them to cherish the peace and tranquility of life. The villagers were shocked and grateful, and they expressed their gratitude and respect to Monk Huiming and Ah Fu.
From then on, Monk Huiming and Ah Fu became the heroes and guardians of the village. They use their wisdom and courage to protect the land and the safety of the people. And that strange legend has gradually faded with the passage of time, leaving only a legendary story circulating among the people...... As the night faded and the dawn quietly broke, Monk Huiming and Ah Fu stood side by side at the entrance of the village, looking at this land that had regained its tranquility, and an indescribable emotion swelled in their hearts.
The villagers walked out of their homes, either with respect or curiosity, and gathered around the two heroes. The children's eyes gleamed with curiosity, while the elders whispered prayers to thank the heavens for the peace that had been granted to the village.
"Master, Ah Fu, you are our saviors, and we will always remember your kindness." The village chief's voice rang out in the crowd, and he folded his hands and bowed deeply.
Monk Huiming smiled and shook his head, his gaze was deep and gentle: "Village Chief, we are all children of this land, and it is everyone's responsibility to protect our homeland. It's just that this time we're facing a more powerful evil, and we need to put in more effort. ”
Ah Fu also nodded, his face with a hint of tiredness, but more determination and pride: "Yes, village chief." I used to be just an ordinary boatman, but I didn't expect to have the opportunity to do so much for the village this time. In the future, I will work harder and contribute to the peace of the village. ”
The villagers applauded after hearing this, and the applause was full of respect and gratitude. However, amid the applause, Monk Huiming's brows furrowed slightly, and his gaze looked into the distance, as if he could see through the fog and see the threats hidden in the shadows.
"Village Chief, although we have successfully removed the threat of evil forces this time, there is still a long way to go." Monk Huiming's voice was deep and powerful, "Evil will never go away, they will always be in a corner somewhere waiting for the opportunity to rise again." We must always be vigilant and constantly improve our strength in order to protect this land. ”
After hearing this, the village chief nodded approvingly: "The master is right. The tranquility of our village has not come easily, and we cannot allow evil to spoil it again. From today onwards, we will strengthen the village's defenses, and at the same time, we will also send people to nearby temples to learn martial arts and improve our strength. ”
Monk Huiming nodded in satisfaction, knowing that the village chief was a visionary who could lead the village to a better future.
In the days that followed, the village's defenses were strengthened, the villagers began to learn martial arts, and the whole village was filled with a positive atmosphere. And Monk Huiming and Ah Fu were not idle, they began to travel around, looking for those evil forces hidden in the world, and eradicating them one by one.
In the process, they met all kinds of people and things. Some are grateful to them and are willing to help them; And some people are jealous of them and want to profit from them. But no matter what difficulties they encountered, Monk Huiming and Ah Fu always adhered to their beliefs and principles, and they used their wisdom and courage to protect the peace of this land and people.
Time flies like a white horse, and ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. The village has grown from a small remote village to a thriving town, and the people's living standards have been greatly improved. Monks Huiming and Ah Fu have become legends in the town, and their stories have been told, inspiring generations of young people to fight for justice and tranquility.
However, during these ten years, Monk Huiming and Ah Fu have also experienced countless trials of life and death. They have faced powerful enemies and have been in desperate situations. But each time, they were able to use their wisdom and courage to save the land and the peace of the people.
During these ten years, Monk Huiming also deeply realized the true meaning of Buddhism. He understands that Buddhism is not only about cultivating one's own kung fu, but also for the purpose of benefiting sentient beings and saving all living beings. He began to pay more attention to the education of the villagers, influencing them with his words and deeds, so that they could understand what true kindness and justice are.
And Ah Fu has also grown into an excellent fighter in the past ten years. He not only learned advanced martial arts, but also learned how to use wisdom and courage to face various difficulties and challenges. He proved his worth with his practical actions and became the pride and role model of the town.
However, as the years passed, Monk Huiming and Ah Fu also grew old. Their bodies are no longer as strong and powerful as they were when they were younger, but their hearts remain young and energetic throughout. They still stick to their beliefs and principles, and continue to work hard for the peace of this land and its people.
On a sunny afternoon, Monk Huiming and Ah Fu sat in the town square, looking at the busy and happy villagers, their hearts full of satisfaction and relief. They know that they have fulfilled their mission and responsibility to bring peace and happiness to the land and its people. And now, they can leave this world in peace.
Just then, a breeze blew, bringing with it the scent of flowers and birdsong in the distance. Monk Huiming and Ah Fu looked at each other and smiled, as if they saw the distance that had made them struggle endlessly. They stood up, walked off hand in hand, and disappeared from sight.
Since then, the people of the town have never seen the figure of Monk Huiming and Ah Fu again. But their stories are being told, inspiring generations of young people to fight for justice and tranquility. And that land that was once full of evil has also become more beautiful and rich because of their efforts.