In our water town in the south of the Yangtze River, there is a small village called Liujiazhuang, and there is an old man in the village, known as Liu Dachuan. Liu Dachuan is almost sixty years old, he has been a hard-working person all his life, and the hoe in his hand has not been idle, in this fat land, he has cultivated all his life. No, when it was time for his son Liu Xiaochuan to start a family, Liu Dachuan pondered building a new house for his son so that he could have a decent nest.
Liu Dachuan took out all the money he had saved for many years, borrowed from all over the world, and finally invited the skilled craftsmen in the village, found a good life, and began to break ground. The villagers of Liujiazhuang all came to help, and the construction site was called a lively and crowded place.
On that day, the sun was high and Liu Dachuan was supervising the work on the construction site, when he suddenly saw a beggar in rags, staggering over. The beggar had messy hair, a broken wooden stick in his hand, and a rag bag on his back, which made people feel distressed to look at. Liu Dachuan was kind-hearted, so he walked over, took out a few copper plates from his pocket, handed them to the beggar and said, "Brother, seeing that you are hungry, take it and buy some steamed buns to eat." The beggar took the money, nodded gratefully, then glanced at Liu Dachuan, and then looked at the new house being built, and suddenly sighed and said, "Old man Liu, your house is unlucky." ”
When Liu Dachuan heard this, his heart tightened, and he hurriedly asked, "Brother, what do you mean by this?" The beggar shook his head and sighed, "This place is a bit evil, and your house is still built in the center of the evil spirit, and there may be trouble in the future." Liu Dachuan listened, although he felt uncomfortable, but he was also embarrassed to get angry, after all, people were also kind to remind him. He waved his hand and said, "Brother, we farmers don't believe in those evil and crooked people, as long as the house is strong and comfortable." ”
The beggar saw that Liu Dachuan didn't believe it, so he didn't say much and turned around to leave. After walking a few steps, he turned back and said, "Old man Liu, if you don't believe it, just let me talk nonsense." However, I advise you, after the house is built, it is best to ask a Taoist priest to do a ritual to exorcise evil spirits and ask for peace. Liu Dachuan saw that the beggar was talking so seriously, and he muttered a little in his heart. But when he thought about it, he had been safe and sound all his life, how could he have encountered any evil things? I didn't take it to heart.
As the days passed, the new house was finally built. Liu Dachuan looked at the spacious and bright new house, and his heart blossomed. He set up a few tables and invited relatives, friends and villagers to celebrate the completion of the new house. During the banquet, Liu Dachuan toasted to thank everyone, and everyone also paid tribute one after another, wishing him the completion of his new house and the more prosperous the days passed.
But at this moment, there was a sudden commotion outside. Liu Dachuan put down his wine glass and walked out of the door to take a look, only to see a group of villagers surrounding a Taoist person, arguing. Liu Dachuan, this buddy, as soon as he glanced at the Taoist priest, he understood that this guy was passing by us, and when he saw the newly built house in our Liujiazhuang, he volunteered to do something, saying that he could drive away evil spirits. Some of the people in the village think that this is a good thing and should invite the Taoist priest; Some people think it's nosy and blind money. The two gangs of people can't convince anyone if you say a word to me. Liu Dachuan remembered what the beggar said that day, and his heart began to beat a drum. But seeing that everyone was arguing, he felt that he couldn't hurt the harmony because of this little. So he stood up and said loudly: "Fellow villagers, today is a big day for the completion of our new house, and we should be happy." Since this Taoist leader is willing to help us do things, then let's let him come, which can be regarded as asking for a good fortune. As soon as everyone heard Liu Dachuan say this, they stopped arguing and agreed.
The Taoist priest placed an incense case in front of Liu Dachuan's new house and began his great method of exorcising evil spirits. He held a peachwood sword in his hand, chanted words in his mouth, circled around the new house a few times, suddenly stopped, his face sank, and said to Liu Dachuan: "Brother Liu, your house is not well built, it happens to be at the intersection of evil spirits. When I did it just now, I already felt a strong yin qi. If this yin qi is not removed, I am afraid that it will bring disaster to your family in the future. When Liu Dachuan heard this, his heart was cold. He hurriedly asked, "Dao Chief, what about this yin qi?" The Taoist priest pondered for a while and said, "To get rid of this yin qi, you have to use a magic weapon - the soul bell. This soul bell is the treasure of the Maoshan Taoist Temple, which can suppress evil spirits and expel ghosts. But this thing is the treasure of the Taoist temple, and I can't just lend it out. If you want to get this town soul bell, you have to go to Maoshan Dao to seek it in person. ”
When Liu Dachuan heard that he was going to Maoshan Taoist Temple to ask for the soul bell, it was difficult in his heart. Maoshan Taoist Temple is far away in the sky, how can his old bones withstand the toss of this long journey? But when he thought of the safety of his family and the good life in the future, he felt that this trip had to go. So he gritted his teeth and said, "Dao Chief, I'm going to Maoshan Taoist Temple to ask for the Soul Suppression Bell, and I want to get rid of this evil spirit no matter what!" Seeing that Liu Dachuan was so resolute, the villagers also expressed their support, some wanted to accompany him, and some donated money and materials to help him prepare for the entanglement on the road. Liu Dachuan was so grateful that he thanked the villagers for their kindness one by one, and then picked a good day, packed his bags, and set foot on the road to Maoshan Taoist Temple.
Along the way, Liu Dachuan slept in the open and experienced a lot of hardships. He crossed mountains and mountains, trekked through mountains and rivers, and finally came to Maoshan Taoist Temple. He knelt in front of the door of the Taoist temple, kowtowed three times, and then explained his intention to the Taoist priest in the temple. The Taoist priests listened to his request and expressed sympathy and support. But after all, the soul bell is a treasure of the Taoist temple, and it can't be easily lent out. Oops, this is not simple, Liu Dachuan, this buddy, is really a caring person. At that time, he decided to stay in the Taoist temple and follow the Taoist priests to chant and pray for blessings every day, which is called a sincerity. As the days passed, although he was not young, he was really not able to learn the Tao with such seriousness. He knew in his heart that as long as he was sincere enough, God would always open his eyes and let him borrow the soul bell.
In this way, in a blink of an eye, seven seven and forty-nine days, Liu Dachuan's sincerity finally moved the abbot of the Taoist temple. The abbot personally handed him the soul bell, and told him that this thing should be careful and not mess around. Liu Dachuan took the bell, tears were about to fall, he knelt in front of the abbot, knocked his head repeatedly, carefully put the bell in his arms, said goodbye to the brothers of the Taoist temple, and set foot on the way home.
Along the way, Liu Dachuan guarded the bell, more careful than protecting his eyes. After nine hundred and eighty-one difficulties, he finally returned to Liujiazhuang. As soon as he arrived home, he impatiently took out the soul bell, laid down the incense table, and began to exorcise evil spirits. He shook the bell in his hand, and there were words in his mouth, and the bell was crisp and pleasant, as if it had magical power, and it drove away the evil spirit at once. Seeing that the evil spirit was gone, Liu Dachuan was happy in his heart, and quickly put away the bell and told the villagers the good news. When the villagers heard this, they all ran to congratulate, and Liujiazhuang suddenly became lively.
Since then, Liu Dachuan's new house has never had any trouble. Their family is living happily. The beggars who passed by and the Taoist priests of Maoshan Taoist Temple also became the benefactors of their family, and they will always be remembered in their hearts. The story of Liu Dachuan spread in Liujiazhuang, and everyone said that he relied on filial piety and sincerity to borrow the soul bell. Those villagers who did not believe in evil have also begun to believe in these mysterious powers.
But Liu Dachuan, he never shows off his credit. He still works in the fields every day and lives an ordinary and fulfilling life. He used to say, "People, you have to rely on your own hands to create happiness." Those mysterious powers, although they exist, cannot be counted on in all of them. Only by being down-to-earth and working hard can you live a good life. In this way, Liu Dachuan's story has been passed down, telling people a truth: no matter what difficulties and challenges are encountered, as long as you have faith and courage, you can create a better future.
The news thing is like the wind in our northeast, and it will whirring around the village as soon as it blows. The newly built house of Liu Dachuan's family is not evil at all, and this matter is more lively in the village than the New Year. Everyone came to see the excitement, wanting to see what the town soul bell was. Liu Dachuan always waved his hand happily, and he knew in his heart that this thing was not for show.
The days passed like this, and the life of Liu Dachuan's family slowly got on the right track. Liu Xiaochuan, the boy in his family, also married a virtuous daughter-in-law, and the family was harmonious and happy. When Liu Dachuan is free, he loves to sit on the threshold of the new house, looking at the fields in the distance, and his heart is called comfortable.
But the good times didn't last long, and one night, the sky changed as soon as it was said, dark clouds were thick, and thunder rumbled. Liu Dachuan was lying on the bed, feeling a little unsure. He got up and went to the window to look, good fellow, a bolt of lightning split the sky, followed by thunder that shook the sky. Liu Dachuan's heart tightened, and he felt that the evil spirit was coming again. He hurriedly took out the Soul Suppression Bell and held it tightly in his hand. But at this moment, the door of the new house was slammed open, and a dark shadow rushed in. When Liu Dachuan saw it, the person's face was distorted, and his eyes were still shining with green light, isn't this the evil spirit that was driven away by the soul suppression bell before. Liu Dachuan was shocked, but quickly stabilized his senses. He raised the soul bell, and when the words were in his mouth, the bell rang. But this time the bell sounded a little empty, as if it was suppressed by some great force. Liu Dachuan knew in his heart that this evil spirit was even more powerful than last time. He gritted his teeth and shook the soul bell. The bell slowly became clearer, but the evil spirit was like a dog skin plaster, haunting Liu Dachuan to death.
At this time, Liu Xiaochuan and his daughter-in-law heard the movement and also ran over. When they saw this situation, their faces turned white with fright, and they wanted to step forward to help, but they were stopped by Liu Dachuan: "You guys go out quickly!" It's dangerous here! Liu Xiaochuan was so anxious that he stomped his feet: "Dad! How can we leave you here alone! Liu Dachuan roared: "Get out!" Don't distract me! Liu Xiaochuan and his daughter-in-law had no choice but to withdraw with tears in their eyes, and they were anxious outside the door.
As soon as the flute and the bell sounded, the evil spirit slowly dissipated. Liu Dachuan felt a rush of heat into his body, and he immediately came up in spirit. The soul bells in his hands shook even harder, and he sang and harmonized with the Taoist priest's flute, and finally wiped out the evil spirit. The room was quiet, although Liu Dachuan was tired like something, but the comfort and happiness in his heart were unprecedented.
He walked to the door and bowed deeply to the Taoist priest: "Dao Chief, your life-saving grace, I Liu Dachuan has it in mind!" The Taoist priest waved his hand and said, "Old man Liu, we are fated, this is nothing." As soon as he finished speaking, the Taoist priest turned around and disappeared into the night. Liu Dachuan looked at the back of the Taoist priest, and the gratitude in his heart was like waves of the sea.
He knew in his heart that he was able to save the day this time, thanks to the help of this mysterious Taoist priest. I secretly swore in my heart that I would do more good deeds in the future to repay this kindness. Since then, Liu Dachuan's new house has never caused any trouble. Liu Dachuan's family lives like flowers, happy and happy. The story of the town soul bell and the mysterious Taoist priest has also become a good story in Liujiazhuang that has been passed down through the ages.
What's the matter, is this change more flavorful of Nagada in our northeast?