The man raises a hedgehog and steals melons
In the far east, there is a village surrounded by mountains, and many legends of Maoshan Taoist priests are passed down in the village, and the villagers are in awe of nature and those mysterious people who can communicate with heaven and earth. In this village, there lived a young man named Li Ming, who was withdrawn, but he had a soft spot for raising some rare and exotic beasts.
Li Ming kept a small hedgehog in his house, this hedgehog was black all over, but his eyes were as bright as stars, and it was said that he picked it up next to an abandoned ancient tomb. Li Ming pampered this hedgehog very much, often took it to play outside the village, and often fed on melons, raising this hedgehog to be abnormally fat.
One day, Li Ming took the hedgehog to the melon field outside the village, and saw that the melons in the melon field were round and full, and the fragrance was overflowing. As soon as Li Ming's heart moved, he asked the hedgehog to steal the melon. The hedgehog was also clever, and in a blink of an eye, he rolled back with a big melon. Li Ming was overjoyed, but he also knew that it was wrong to do so, so he decided not to let the hedgehog steal melons in the future.
However, the hedgehog seems to have a soft spot for melons, and in the dead of night, it sneaks out of the house to steal melons from the melon fields. Although Li Ming knew, he didn't interfere too much, after all, this hedgehog was his favorite.
One day, Li Ming took the hedgehog to an ancient temple outside the village to play. This ancient temple is said to have been the practice place of a Maoshan Taoist priest for a long time, and it is full of mystery. Li Ming played in the ancient temple and found a clean place to rest.
When night fell, Li Ming lay on the grass, looking at the starry sky, but he was a little uneasy in his heart. At this time, he felt that the little hedgehog next to him seemed to be a little restless, and kept rolling on the ground. Li Ming's heart moved, and he decided to leave the ancient temple with the hedgehog.
However, just as he was about to get up, he suddenly felt a wave of sleepiness hit him. He struggled to open his eyes, only to find that he could no longer move. Just then, he heard an old voice ringing in his ears: "Young man, your hedgehog is stealing my melons, do you know?" ”
Li Ming was shocked and wanted to answer, but found that he couldn't speak. He could only hear the voice and continue: "This hedgehog is not an ordinary thing, it is a demon beast that has cultivated to the essence. It chooses you as its owner because it can see something unusual about you. But you have allowed it to steal my melons, which is disrespectful to me. ”
Li Ming was terrified, he didn't know that he was actually involved in a mysterious incident. Then the voice said, "For your ignorance's sake, I don't care about you. However, you have to remember that your hedgehog can no longer steal my melons. Otherwise, I'll make it pay for it. ”
With that, the voice disappeared. Li Ming felt a fresh breeze on his cheeks, and his sleepiness dissipated. He opened his eyes and found that he was still lying on the grass of the ancient temple, and the little hedgehog beside him was looking at him with an innocent face.
Li Ming knew in his heart that he was really in trouble this time. He stood up, patted the dust off his body, and decided to go home with the hedgehog. However, just as he was about to leave, he suddenly heard a rush of footsteps. When he looked back, he saw an old man in a Taoist robe hurrying towards him.
The old man came to Li Ming, looked him up and down, and then said, "Young man, the aura on your body is very unusual. Looking at your face, I seem to have some connection with that hedgehog. ”
Li Ming was shocked in his heart, and hurriedly asked, "Why did the Dao Chief say this?" ”
The old man smiled slightly and said, "I am the guardian of this ancient temple and a Taoist priest of Maoshan Mountain. I see that you have a great relationship with that hedgehog, and I would like to remind you: that hedgehog is extraordinary, and if you can't harness it well, you may cause great disaster. ”
Li Ming's heart tightened after hearing this, and he hurriedly asked, "Then what should I do?" ”
The old man pondered for a moment and said, "You need to learn how to control it in order to live peacefully with that hedgehog." Otherwise, sooner or later it will hurt you. ”
Li Ming was uneasy when he heard this, and he knew that he had to find a solution. So, he asked the old man for advice on how to control it, and decided to follow the old man to practice for a while.
Since then, Li Ming has embarked on the path of cultivation. He practiced hard day and night, constantly honing his will and abilities. And the hedgehog seemed to feel the change in him and began to become docile.
However, just when Li Ming thought that he had mastered the method of control, he unexpectedly discovered a shocking secret - the hedgehog was inextricably linked to a mysterious power in the ancient temple......
During the days of cultivation, Li Ming not only learned the essence of Maoshan magic, but also gradually gained an in-depth understanding of the true identity of the hedgehog. It turned out that this hedgehog was not an ordinary demon beast, but a spirit beast in the ancient temple, who was rescued by Li Ming by chance and formed an indissoluble bond with it.
However, as Li Ming learned more about the hedgehog, he gradually discovered the secret hidden in the hedgehog - it was secretly manipulating a mysterious power in the ancient temple, trying to cultivate into a demon king. This force is extremely powerful, and if it gets out of control, it will bring ruin to the entire village.
Li Ming was shocked in his heart, he didn't expect that he would inadvertently get involved in a dispute in the demon world. He is well aware of the responsibility on his shoulders and must find a way to stop the hedgehog's plot.
So, Li Ming began to look around for a way to crack it. He flipped through ancient books, consulted masters, and even went deep into the demon world to deal with all kinds of demon beasts. After countless efforts, he finally found a way to seal the power in the hedgehog's body - using blood as a guide and a talisman as a medium to guide the demonic power in the hedgehog's body to a safe place.
Li Ming returned to the ancient temple and told the hedgehog about this method. The hedgehog was silent for a long time after hearing this, and finally nodded his head and expressed his willingness to cooperate. Li Ming was overjoyed and immediately began to prepare what he needed.
On a dark and windy night, Li Ming and the hedgehog came to the secret room of the ancient temple. Li Ming bit his finger and drew a complex spell with blood as a guide. Then, he attached the charm to the hedgehog's back and began to channel the demonic power in the hedgehog's body.
I saw black qi coming out of the hedgehog's body, and these black gases were attracted by the spell and gradually converged into a powerful force. Li Ming gritted his teeth and tried his best to maintain the stability of the spell. Finally, after a loud bang, the demonic power in the hedgehog's body was completely sealed in the spell.
Li Ming let out a long breath and sat down on the ground. He felt as if his body had been emptied, but his heart was filled with relief when he saw the hedgehog return to its former meekness.
Since then, the relationship between Li Ming and the hedgehog has become more intimate. They practiced together, traveled the rivers and lakes together, and became an inseparable pair. And the secret that almost caused the disaster was buried forever in the depths of the ancient temple.
As time passed, the story of Li Ming and the hedgehog spread throughout the village. People say that Li Ming is a brave and wise man who not only saved the entire village, but also tamed a demon beast that has cultivated to the point of refinement. And the hedgehog has also become the patron saint of the village, guarding the peace of the land at all times.
As for the old man who once put Li Ming in trouble, it turned out that he was the incarnation of the master in the ancient temple. The reason why he appeared was to test whether Li Ming was qualified to become the owner of the hedgehog. Now seeing that Li Ming has successfully solved the crisis, he also left the ancient temple with confidence and continued his cultivation path.
And the story of Li Ming and the hedgehog has also become a legendary story in the fantasy world of Maoshan in the East.