Let's just say that in the ancient town, there is a local tyrant surnamed Li, and everyone calls him Master Li.
This Master Li, he is really rich, and he has a good heart, within a radius of dozens of miles, who doesn't praise him for being a good person.
In addition to being busy with business, his favorite thing is those strange babies, and every treasure can tell a story in the pavilion at the head of the house.
One day, when Mr. Li came home from his busy work, it was dark, and the moon was as bright as water.
He stepped on the bluestone slab and was about to return home, when he suddenly heard movement in the grass by the roadside.
As soon as Master Li's curiosity came up, he squatted down, pulled the grass, and looked, yo!
It turned out to be a big mouse with shiny and sparkling eyes, being bitten by a wild cat and unable to move.
Master Li's heart softened, and he hurriedly stepped forward, drove the wild cat away, and saved the big mouse.
You said it's weird, this mouse doesn't run, just circled around Master Li's feet a few times, as if to say thank you.
Master Li shook his head with a smile, and said in his heart that he was nosy, and he turned around and was about to leave.
Which Cheng thought, the mouse swished, and he went into Master Li's clothes, and he didn't leave no matter what.
Master Li had no choice but to take this "uninvited" guest home.
After arriving home, Master Li carefully released the mouse, thinking that it would go by itself, but not only did the mouse not leave, but also set up a home in Li's mansion, did not steal food, and wandered around, like a patrol.
At first, the family thought that this was an ordinary mouse, but later found out that this mouse was not ordinary.
Every night, there is a little light in the house, and there is a strange fragrance, the old servant in the house, who has been sick for several years, is actually cured, and even the old disease is light.
This matter was spread ten, ten by hundred, and everyone said that Master Li was not a mouse, but a rat god, who came to repay his kindness.
When Master Li heard this, although he felt that it was quite magical, he was also very happy, after all, who doesn't want this good thing?
But the good times didn't last long, and strange things began to happen in the Li Mansion.
The gold and silver treasures of the family disappeared overnight, and returned inexplicably the next morning; At night, there is always the sound of women crying, but they can't find anyone.
Master Li knew in his heart that although this rat god was good, he was not a human after all, and his behavior was beyond his control.
So, Master Li decided to invite a master to come and see if he could solve this problem and send the rat god back to where it should be.
As soon as I inquired, I invited a young mage from the Maoshan faction, surnamed Zhang, and everyone called him Zhang Tianshi.
This Zhang Tianshi, although he is young, has strong spells and is kind, and the common people like him very much.
When he arrived at Li's mansion, his brows furrowed when he checked, and he said to Master Li: "Master Li, there is indeed an unusual guest living in your house.
Although it is kind to you, there is a difference between man and God, and if it goes on like this, something will happen sooner or later. When Master Li heard this, he was so anxious in his heart, he hurriedly asked Zhang Tianshi what he had to do.
Zhang Tianshi sank his breath and said slowly: "If you want to send this one away, we have to be sincere, don't make it angry, otherwise it will be on fire, and we will suffer here." When Master Li heard this, his heart was even more up, he knew that although he had a good heart, he really didn't know much about these gods, for fear that he would accidentally offend this "VIP".
So, he begged Zhang Tianshi to do a favor no matter what, and Zhang Tianshi nodded, promising to find a good day to do things and send the rat god back to his place.
In the next few days, the Li Mansion was busy like something, Zhang Tianshi took his apprentices to set up the altar in the mansion and prepare the magic weapons, and Master Li was also running errands everywhere to prepare offerings.
The entire Li Mansion was shrouded in a tense and mysterious atmosphere, and everyone was both expectant and apprehensive in their hearts.
Finally arrived on the day of the practice, the moonlight was bright, the breeze was light, Zhang Tianshi was wearing a Taoist robe, holding a peach wood sword in his hand, standing on the altar, chanting words in his mouth, and began to cast spells.
As he recited the incantation, green smoke gradually rose around the altar, and a faint fragrance wafted in the air, as if countless pairs of eyes were staring in secret.
At this moment, a slight noise came from the corner, and the rat god seemed to sense something, and slowly appeared, its bright eyes flashing with a complex light, both reluctant and angry.
When Master Li saw it, he was nervous in his heart, for fear that it would be really angry, so he hurriedly took a few steps forward, and suddenly his heart was hot, and he knelt in front of the rat god, his eyes were red, and said: "Lord Rat God, Li knows that you are kind to me, but everything in this world has its own way, if you stay here any longer, I'm afraid it will not be a long-term solution."
I have brought in a mage, and I am sure that I will be able to keep you safe and bring you back to the right path.
I hope you see Li's life-saving grace in the past, don't be embarrassed, and go alive. The rat god seemed to be able to understand human words, a trace of hesitation flashed in his eyes, and then he took a few steps forward slowly, and gently rubbed the back of Master Li's hand with his little nose, as if saying goodbye.
Everyone present was deeply moved by this scene, and even Zhang Tianshi nodded secretly, praising this rat god for being really spiritual. "Okay, in that case, I'll give you a ride." After Zhang Tianshi finished speaking, the peachwood sword in his hand waved, and the tip of the sword pointed directly at the night sky, and the air around him seemed to be frozen, and even the wind stopped.
He recited an ancient incantation in his mouth, and each word seemed to have infinite power, making the space around him tremble slightly.
As the spell deepened, the green smoke on the altar became thicker and thicker, slowly forming a rotating vortex, and the center of the vortex seemed to be connected to another world.
When the rat god saw it, he didn't hesitate at all, jumped into the whirlpool.
Ho, as soon as this matter passed, in the courtyard of the Li family, it was called a relaxation, just like the land that had been held for a winter, and when spring came, the ice and snow melted, and the suffocation was dissipated in a swish.
As soon as Zhang Tianshi's sword was collected, he gave Master Li a piece of fun, and said, "Master Li, the rat spirit has run away, and the disaster of your family will disappear."
However, in the future, we need to accumulate virtue and do good, so that our family business can prosper. When Master Li heard this, he was grateful, tearful, and nodded again and again: "Master Zhang, your great kindness, I Li have remembered it in my heart, and I will definitely make good connections and repay God's kindness." ”
As soon as the ritual was over, the Li family's compound returned to its former calm, and there was no trace of those strange things.
Master Li has also changed, and he is more willing to give, not only subsidizing the poor people, but also building a school to encourage the little children to read and write, and for a while, Master Li's reputation is louder than in the past.
After reading this booklet, Master Li had mixed feelings in his heart.
He understood that between himself and the rat fairy, it was not just as simple as saving and being saved, but also a kind of fate, a kind of cause and effect.
He closed the booklet, touched the cover lightly, and secretly vowed in his heart to pass on this kind thought, so that more people can feel warmth and hope.
Since then, Mr. Li has strengthened his beliefs, not only doing good deeds himself, but also encouraging people around him to do charity together.
Driven by him, the whole ancient town is full of positive energy, and people help each other to create a harmonious and beautiful living environment.
The story of Master Li and the rat fairy is also like a spring breeze, blowing all over the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, and has become a good story that everyone loves to talk about after dinner.
Speaking of which, we have to mention Master Li, his story is in our ancient town, and the older generation can express it in their mouths.
The little children gathered around the fire, listening to their grandparents tell the strange story of the rat fairy repaying their kindness, and the curiosity and yearning in their eyes were like stars.
The old locust tree in the backyard of Li's mansion is said to be the rarest of Master Li's life, and it is also the place where he "chatted" with the rat fairy.
In the dead of night, the wind is blowing, the treetops are ringing, listening to the whisper, whether the rat fairy is guarding this place, or the soul of Master Li is wandering, no one can say for sure.
In a blink of an eye, decades have passed in a flash, and our ancient town has changed a lot, but that simplicity and kindness are like the roots of the old locust tree, which are deeply rooted and rooted in everyone's hearts.
Li Mansion, now it is not the glittering mansion, it has become a public library, there are so many books, from ancient books to modern literature, everything is available for the people in the town to read.
The head of the library, named Li Yue, is a distant relative of Master Li, who grew up listening to the stories of Master Li and the Rat Fairy, and his heart is very eager for knowledge, and he is also very proud of his family.
He made up his mind to continue this inheritance and use books to light up the hearts of more people.
One day, when Li Yue was sorting out the book, he inadvertently pulled out a worn-out diary, the cover was not polished, but the words in it were still clear.
Flip it over, good guy, it was written by Master Li himself, recording the bits and pieces of him and the rat fairy, as well as his deep thinking about life, good and evil, cause and effect.
Li Yue read and read, as if he had crossed over, returning to that stormy night, and seeing with his own eyes the detached friendship between Master Li and the rat fairy.
He was moved by Master Li's kindness and persistence, and he was even more determined to be a useful person to society.
Li Yue looked at it, was stunned, and then replied respectfully: "We are stupid, we know that this is a touching story, as for the meaning of the depths, we really haven't figured it out." The old man listened and smiled slightly, and Li Yue suddenly felt enlightened.
He bowed deeply and said gratefully, "Your words have really benefited us a lot.
We must keep it in mind and pass on this love and kindness to more people. ”
The old man smiled lightly, turned around and left, leaving only a mysterious back.
Li Yue looked at the old man's back, and his heart was full of respect and gratitude.
He thought to himself, this old man might be the legendary master, and he specially came to pick him up.
Since then, Li Yue has been more attentive to the library, not only providing books, but also regularly engaging in various cultural exchange activities, inviting gods from all walks of life to share their wisdom and experience.
Thanks to his efforts, the library has gradually become the cultural heart of the ancient town, attracting more and more people to study and visit.
The story of Master Li and the rat fairy has also become a cultural symbol of the ancient town and even the entire region with the passage of time, and has been sung and remembered by countless people.
It reminds us how important and precious it is to maintain a kind and grateful heart in this complex world.
At this point in the story, it stands to reason that it should be over.
But you have to believe that there are still many unknown beauties and miracles in this world waiting for us to discover and create.
As long as we have love and courage in our hearts, we will definitely be able to write our own legendary stories.