In a distant place, there is a peaceful and beautiful village. This village is located among green mountains and clear waters, and the villagers live a simple and happy life. However, good times don't last long. A sudden disaster befalls this village.

 

For several consecutive years, the village has been hit by a severe drought. The scorching sun is in the sky, the earth is cracked, the rivers are dried up, and the crops are withered. Looking at their hard work turning into nothing, the villagers are filled with pain and despair. They search everywhere for water sources but return without success. The atmosphere in the village becomes heavy and oppressive, and the smiles on people's faces are lost.

 

Just when the villagers are in despair, a traveling Taoist priest comes to the village. This Taoist priest is dressed in a simple Taoist robe, with long flowing hair and a deep wisdom in his eyes. Carrying a simple bag on his back and holding a horsetail whisk in his hand, he gives people a transcendent feeling.

 

After coming to the village, the Taoist priest doesn't rush to show his abilities to the villagers. First, he silently observes the terrain and celestial phenomena of the village. He climbs a mountain near the village and overlooks the entire village and the surrounding mountains and rivers. He sees the cracked earth, the dried-up rivers, and also sees the pain and despair of the villagers. The Taoist priest's heart is filled with compassion. He decides to use the Taoist Qimen art he has learned to help the villagers find a water source and resolve this drought.

 

Taoist Qimen art is an ancient and mysterious knowledge. It combines astronomy, geography, mathematics, philosophy and other disciplines. By observing and calculating everything in the universe, it can predict the future, guide directions, and resolve disasters. The Taoist priest uses Qimen art to observe the celestial phenomena and calculate the possible location of the water source. Then, combined with the terrain of the village, he finds a blocked water source.

 

The Taoist priest leads the villagers to the blocked water source. Looking at the scene in front of them, the villagers are full of doubts. They don't understand why the Taoist priest would bring them here. There seems to be no sign of a water source here. The Taoist priest sees the villagers' doubts and explains with a smile: "This was once a water source, but it was blocked for some reason. As long as we unblock it here, the water source will gush out again."

 

After listening to the Taoist priest's words, although the villagers still have some doubts in their hearts, they still decide to believe the Taoist priest. They pick up tools one after another and start to unblock the water source. In the process of unblocking the water source, the villagers encounter many difficulties. In some places, the stones are too big to move; in some places, the soil is too hard to dig. However, the villagers do not give up. They work together and overcome one difficulty after another.

 

With the efforts of the villagers, the water source is finally unblocked. Clear spring water gushes out from underground and flows to the cracked earth. Looking at the scene in front of them, the villagers are filled with joy and emotion. They cheer and express their gratitude to the Taoist priest one after another. Looking at the villagers' joy, the Taoist priest is also filled with relief.

 

The drought is resolved, and the village regains its vitality. The rivers flow again, the crops grow again, and the smiles on the villagers' faces reappear. The villagers are full of gratitude to the Taoist priest. They invite the Taoist priest to stay in the village for a longer time so that they can better learn Taoist Qimen art from the Taoist priest.

 

The Taoist priest gladly accepts the villagers' invitation. During his days in the village, the Taoist priest teaches the villagers some Taoist thoughts and basic knowledge of Qimen art. He tells the villagers that Taoism emphasizes following nature, respecting life, and pursuing harmony. Qimen art is a tool that can help people better understand nature, follow nature, and thus achieve the purpose of resolving disasters and realizing happiness.

 

The Taoist priest also tells the villagers some Taoist allusions. For example, Laozi rides a green ox out of Hangu Pass and leaves behind a "Tao Te Ching". This classic contains profound philosophical thoughts and inspirations for life. There is also Zhuangzi's "A Happy Excursion", which tells the story of Zhuangzi's pursuit of a realm of freedom and transcendence. These allusions let the villagers have a deeper understanding of Taoism and also give them a new understanding of life.

 

Under the influence of the Taoist priest, the villagers begin to change their way of life. They no longer over-exploit the land but learn to live in harmony with nature. They begin to pay attention to environmental protection and cherish natural resources. The atmosphere in the village becomes more harmonious, and people's lives become more beautiful.

 

As time goes by, the Taoist priest decides to leave the village and continue his traveling journey. Although the villagers are a little reluctant in their hearts, they also know that the Taoist priest has his own mission. They see the Taoist priest off one after another and express their gratitude and blessings to him. Looking at the villagers' sincerity, the Taoist priest is also filled with emotion. He tells the villagers that as long as they adhere to Taoist thoughts, follow nature, respect life, and pursue harmony, they will definitely be able to overcome difficulties and realize happiness.

 

The Taoist priest leaves the village, but his story is passed down in the village. The villagers will never forget that traveling Taoist priest. With his wisdom and strength, he helped them resolve the drought and save the village. This story has also become a legend in the village, inspiring future generations to keep working hard and pursue a beautiful life.