Our Li Dazhuang, as his name suggests, has a body as strong as iron, and a heart as hard as a stone.
His daughter-in-law Xiulan, that is a gentle and virtuous beauty, but unfortunately, there are unforeseen circumstances, and an illness tosses her into bedridden, and her face is not as good as day by day, just like the lotus leaves in autumn, and she is slumped.
The doctor in the village shook his head and said that he had to use the precious medicinal materials, but the price was not something that our small family could afford.
Li Dazhuang looked at his daughter-in-law's appearance, and his heart was as anxious as if he was doing something, except for working in the field every day, he was running around, trying to find a way to save his daughter-in-law.
One day, he heard that there was a spirit fish in the black dragon pool outside the village, and the flesh of that fish could cure all kinds of diseases.
He thought to himself, this has to try.
Early the next morning, before dawn, he took his own fishing net, and with a firm name in his heart, he went to the Black Dragon Pond.
This black dragon pond, the water is bottomless, the legend lives in the black dragon, can call the wind and rain, how dare ordinary people approach.
But Li Dazhuang didn't care about anything for the sake of his daughter-in-law.
When we arrived at the edge of the pool, the water was bottomless, the cold was pressing, and the surroundings were so quiet that I couldn't even hear the birds.
Li Dazhuang took a deep breath, slowly cast the fishing net, and said silently in his heart: "God, if you see that I, Li Dazhuang, can still do good deeds and accumulate virtue in my life, reward me with a spirit fish and save my daughter-in-law!"
"It's strange to say, as soon as the fishing net entered the water, it was as if it weighed a thousand catties, and Li Dazhuang used his strength to eat milk before pulling the net up.
The net flashed, hey, a big carp, the whole body is transparent, the scales are shining with a strange light, the fish seems to have a little wisdom in its eyes, seeing Li Dazhuang, he also waved his tail gently, as if begging for mercy.
Although Li Dazhuang felt a little unbearable in his heart, when he thought of his daughter-in-law on the hospital bed at home, he still stubbornly put the fish in the bamboo basket and hurried home.
Along the way, he was worried about his daughter-in-law and a little unbearable about this fish.
When she returned home, Xiulan saw that her husband was back, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but it soon dimmed again, and she knew that this trip would definitely not be easy.
Li Dazhuang didn't say anything, went directly into the kitchen, and began to process the big carp.
was busy, there was a sudden rush of footsteps outside, it turned out to be their youngest son Xiaoshi came back from school, seeing this scene, Xiaoshi's eyes widened, and his voice was crying: "Daddy, are you going to kill it?"
He asked, pointing to the carp on the ground.
Li Dazhuang was stunned for a moment, feeling a little uncomfortable, but he still explained stubbornly: "Let's save your mother, little stone."
Xiao Shi listened, was silent for a long time, and suddenly knelt down with a "plop", and said with tears in his eyes: "Dad, we can't do this, my mother always said that all living beings in this world are spiritual, and we can't harm the innocent."
Let me put this fish back in the pool, maybe God can find a better way for our mother."
Li Dazhuang looked at his son's innocent face, his heart was warm, and finally nodded.
So, father and son sent the carp back to the Black Dragon Pond together, and watched it swim away with its tail until it disappeared under the water.
That night, the moon was bright, the stars were sparse, Li Dazhuang lay on the bed and tossed and turned, worried about his wife, and a little uneasy about his decision today.
Just then, a strange dream crept in.
In the dream, he seemed to be at the bottom of the Black Dragon Pond, surrounded by bright eyes, and the carp that he let go swam over slowly, and actually spoke: "Benefactor, I remember your kindness to me."
Your wife is sick because of a lack of water in her body, which cannot be cured by taking medicine.
Tell her that drinking plenty of water, especially the dew from the first rays of the morning sun, will cure her.
With that, the carp turned into a ray of light and vanished.
Li Dazhuang woke up suddenly, and when he saw that it was already dawn outside, his heart suddenly brightened.
He hurriedly collected the morning dew as the carp said, and brought it to Xiulan's bed.
After Xiulan drank it, miraculously, her face slowly turned red, and her illness was much better.
As soon as this matter spread, the people in Yunxi Village were amazed, and they all said that Li Dazhuang did a good job, and the carp was also really spiritual.
Li Dazhuang and Xiulan also know that this is because they have good thoughts in their hearts, so they have such a good reward.
Since then, there has been a saying in Yunxi Village: "If there is goodness in the heart, God will bless you."
"Li Dazhuang's family is living more and more happily in this land.
That magical carp has also become a legend in the mouths of the villagers, reminding future generations that no matter when and where, it is strange to say, since then, the days of Yunxi Village seem to have really changed.
The threshold of Li Dazhuang's house was about to be trampled on, and the people in the village came to see Xiulan one after another, and they also wanted to touch the blessing of this "spirit fish".
Li Dazhuang doesn't hide it, he always entertains everyone happily, serving tea and pouring water, and the enthusiasm is warmer than the stove in winter.
On the day of the temple fair, Li Dazhuang took a small stone and ran to the Black Dragon Pond early in the morning, prepared a lot of small fish fry, and planned to hold a release ceremony in front of everyone.
When the villagers heard about it, they also responded, some caught fish from their own ponds, and some went to the market to buy them, all wanting to contribute to this good deed.
For a time, the side of the Black Dragon Pond was very lively, and the villagers carefully poured the fish fry into the pool.
The fish swim happily in the water, as if thanking the people who have given them a new lease of life.
Suddenly, the sky changed drastically, dark clouds were thick, and a lightning bolt pierced the sky and went straight to the center of Black Dragon Pond.
Everyone was startled and retreated, for fear of being hit by this sudden natural disaster.
But who would have thought that the lightning did not hurt anyone, but turned into golden light, rose to the sky, and slowly fell, turning into a figure wearing a black robe and a majestic face, standing by the pool.
Isn't this the legendary Black Dragon King?
The Black Dragon King glanced around, and finally his eyes fell on Li Dazhuang, and slowly spoke: "Li Dazhuang, you are so kind-hearted, saving my people, and advocating the release of life, your merits are immeasurable.
I specially give you and the people of Yunxi Village a hundred years of good weather and abundant grains as a reward.
After saying that, the Black Dragon King turned into black smoke and returned to the pool, leaving only ripples on the water.
Seeing this scene, the villagers knelt down and thanked the Black Dragon King for his gift.
Li Dazhuang was even more excited, he knew that it was all in exchange for the good deeds that their family insisted on.
Since then, Yunxi Village has really been as the Black Dragon King said, with smooth wind and rain, and a bumper harvest every year.
Li Dazhuang's family has also become a role model in the village, and their stories have been passed down from generation to generation, inspiring future generations to have good thoughts and do more good deeds.
Time flies, decades have passed in a blink of an eye, and Yunxi Village has changed, but the simple folk customs and awe of nature have never changed.
Li Dazhuang and Xiaoshi are also old, but the spiritual wealth they left behind is like the water of Black Dragon Pond, which has a long history and nourishes everyone in this land.
After Li Dazhuang and Xiaoshi left, the life of Yunxi Village was still the same, but he always felt that something was missing.
As soon as the people in the village got together, they loved to talk about the two of them, saying that they were really good people and the pride of our Yunxi Village.
Especially the annual "Dragon Raising Head" temple fair, the release ceremony, has become the highlight of the village, as if this can continue the good deeds of Li Dazhuang's family, and it is also a deep nostalgia for them.
Time flies, and it's spring again.
This year, an unusual character came to Yunxi Village - an old Taoist priest who traveled around.
This old Taoist priest, with a white beard and white hair, his eyes are as bright as stars, and he holds an antique whisk in his hand, and walks lightly, as if his feet do not touch the ground.
As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the village, he was captivated by the warm kindness and tranquility, and decided to stay and see.
The old Taoist priest walked around the village for a few days, and he could hear the story of Li Dazhuang's family everywhere.
He listened attentively and secretly admired it in his heart.
One evening, he walked to the edge of the Black Dragon Pond, looked at the sparkling water, and an indescribable feeling surged in his heart.
At this moment, a breeze blew, and the surface of the pool rippled, as if something was responding to him.
The old Taoist priest closed his eyes and took a deep breath, as if he could feel the faint fluctuations at the bottom of the pool.
He smiled slightly, took out a jade pendant from his arms, and gently placed it on the big stone by the pool.
The jade pendant is warm and translucent, exuding a faint light, and it is not ordinary at first glance.
"Black dragon, black dragon, the old man passed by here today, and saw that the people in this place are kind, so he specially sent this treasure to pay tribute.
May it help you cultivate, become a dragon as soon as possible, and protect this land.
After the old Taoist priest finished speaking, he turned around to leave, and as if he remembered something, he stopped and added: "Remember, on the path of cultivation, kindness is the most important.
Don't forget the original intention, in order to go to the end.
After speaking, the figure of the old Taoist priest flickered, and it disappeared, leaving only the jade pendant lying quietly on the stone, emitting a soft light.
When the villagers heard about it, they all came to see it, and they were amazed one by one.
Although I don't know the origin of the jade pendant, I can feel its aura, and they all guess that this is another grace from the Black Dragon King to Yunxi Village.
Since then, the jade pendant has become the treasure of Yunxi Village, enshrined in the ancestral hall, and every year the temple fair must be displayed so that future generations can remember this legend.
And the Black Dragon Pond seems to have become more mysterious because of the blessing of the jade pendant, and occasionally there is a flash of golden light on the water, which has caused the villagers to speculate that it is the Black Dragon King who is apparition.
Time flies, and the old things in Yunxi Village have been passed down one after another.
In the dead of night, the old men and old ladies in the village always like to gather around the fire and tell the juniors those old-fashioned stories and the good things of Li Dazhuang's family.
The little children listened without blinking, and their eyes were full of curiosity about the unknown and a desire for good deeds.
Time flies, Yunxi Village is slowly changing, and the modern wind has also blown into this ancient village, but the simplicity and kindness in the hearts of the villagers are still the same.
They also adhere to the old rule of releasing life and praying for blessings, and use practical actions to prove the old saying "if the heart is good, God will bless".
That jade pendant, after countless ups and downs, is still so bright and full of spirituality.
It is not only the baby bump of Yunxi Village, but also the faith and hope in the hearts of the villagers.
As soon as they encounter any difficulties and challenges, the villagers will remember the jade pendant and the story of Li Dazhuang's family, find strength and courage from it, and continue to rush forward.
By the end of the story, Yunxi Village has become a well-known tourist destination.
Tourists are not only attracted by the beautiful scenery here, but also by the simple folk customs and profound culture here.
The story of Li Dazhuang's family and the magical jade pendant have also become the iconic symbols of Yunxi Village, and have been praised and admired by countless tourists.
In this ever-changing era, Yunxi Village uses its own way to protect that ancient and beautiful tradition.
That persistence and belief in good deeds, like the water of Black Dragon Pond, has a long history and will forever nourish this land and the people here.