On Halloween, a festival full of mystery and fantasy, the whole world seems to be enveloped by a strange kind of magic. On the streets, jack-o'-lanterns flicker with a faint glow, and people in all kinds of strange costumes are fully indulging in this unique carnival moment. In this extremely lively atmosphere, a little ghost is playing alone.
This little ghost is named Nini. He is wearing a small black cloak, a pointed hat, and exaggerated makeup on his face. He looks very cute. Nini is running around on the street, full of curiosity about everything around him. However, in his excitement, he unknowingly loses his way.
Nini is looking for his way home everywhere but accidentally walks into an oriental Taoist temple. As soon as he enters the Taoist temple, Nini is awed by the tranquility and solemnity here. He nervously looks around, his heart full of fear. He doesn't know what this place is or what dangers there might be.
Just when Nini is at a loss, a kind Taoist priest discovers him. This Taoist priest is named Qingfeng. He is dressed in a cyan Taoist robe, with long flowing hair. His eyes reveal profound wisdom and firm belief. Taoist Priest Qingfeng has been cultivating in the Taoist temple since childhood. He has thoroughly read Taoist classics and is proficient in various spells. With compassion for all living beings in his heart, he has always been committed to slaying demons and eliminating evil spirits and maintaining peace and tranquility in the world.
When Taoist Priest Qingfeng sees Nini's frightened appearance, a wave of pity wells up in his heart. He smiles and walks forward, gently stroking Nini's head. "Little friend, why are you here alone? Are you lost?" Nini looks at Taoist Priest Qingfeng's kind face, and the fear in his heart gradually dissipates. He nods and says in a low voice, "I can't find my way home."
Taoist Priest Qingfeng comforts Nini and says, "Don't be afraid, little friend. This is an oriental Taoist temple, a very safe place. You can rest here for a while. When you remember the way home, I will send you back." Nini, after hearing Taoist Priest Qingfeng's words, feels very warm in his heart. He follows Taoist Priest Qingfeng to a room where there is a table and several chairs.
Taoist Priest Qingfeng lets Nini sit down and then takes out some pastries and fruits. "Little friend, you must be hungry. Come, have something to eat." Nini looks at the pastries and fruits in front of him, and his mouth waters. He picks up a pastry and takes a bite. Immediately, he feels extremely delicious. "Thank you, Grandpa Taoist Priest." Nini says gratefully.
Taoist Priest Qingfeng smiles and looks at Nini, chatting with him. "Little friend, what's your name? Today is Halloween. Why are you playing outside alone?" Nini answers Taoist Priest Qingfeng's questions while eating pastries. "My name is Nini. My parents are very busy and don't have time to play with me. So I came out to play alone."
After hearing Nini's words, Taoist Priest Qingfeng feels a pang of heartache. He thinks for a while and then says to Nini, "Nini, if you feel lonely in the future, you can come to the Taoist temple to find me to play. There are many interesting things here. You will definitely like them." Nini, after hearing Taoist Priest Qingfeng's words, is filled with joy. He nods and says, "Okay, Grandpa Taoist Priest. I will definitely come to find you to play again."
During the chat with Taoist Priest Qingfeng, Nini feels an unprecedented warmth. He thinks that Taoist Priest Qingfeng is just like his grandpa, kind and full of love. Nini decides that when he returns home, he must bring his little friends to the Taoist temple to play.
The next day, Nini brings his little friends to the Taoist temple. Each of them holds a small gift, ready to give it to Taoist Priest Qingfeng. As soon as the little ghosts enter the Taoist temple, they are attracted by the beautiful scenery here. They excitedly run around in the Taoist temple, looking curiously at everything around them.
Taoist Priest Qingfeng hears the voices of the little ghosts and comes out. When he sees Nini and his little friends, a gratified smile appears on his face. "Little friends, you are here. Welcome to the Taoist temple." The little ghosts see Taoist Priest Qingfeng and run forward one after another, handing him the gifts in their hands. "Grandpa Taoist Priest, this is our gift for you. Thank you for taking care of Nini yesterday."
Taoist Priest Qingfeng takes the gifts from the little ghosts, his heart full of emotion. He looks at these lovely little ghosts, and a warm current surges in his heart. "Little friends, you are too polite. I like these gifts very much. Do you want to play in the Taoist temple for a while?" The little ghosts, after hearing Taoist Priest Qingfeng's words, jump up happily. "Yes, yes! We want to play in the Taoist temple."
Taoist Priest Qingfeng takes the little ghosts to visit various places in the Taoist temple. They see ancient buildings, beautiful gardens, and mysterious statues. The little ghosts are full of curiosity about these things and keep asking Taoist Priest Qingfeng various questions. Taoist Priest Qingfeng patiently answers their questions, letting them have a preliminary understanding of Taoist culture.
During the visit, the little ghosts also play games with Taoist Priest Qingfeng. They play games such as hide-and-seek, skipping rope, and kicking shuttlecock. Laughter and joy echo in every corner of the Taoist temple. The little ghosts feel that playing with Taoist Priest Qingfeng is even more fun than participating in the Halloween carnival activities outside.
Since then, the little ghosts often come to the Taoist temple to find Taoist Priest Qingfeng to play. They spend a lot of happy times together. In this process, the little ghosts not only feel the warmth of friendship but also learn a lot about Taoist culture. They know that Taoism emphasizes following nature, pursuing inner peace and harmony, and also understand that being a person should be kind, tolerant, and loving.
And Taoist Priest Qingfeng also feels endless happiness and warmth from these little ghosts. He feels that being with the little ghosts makes him seem much younger. He decides that in the future, he will work harder to spread Taoist culture and let more people understand the wisdom and charm of Taoism.
On this mysterious and fantastical Halloween, the encounter between the little ghosts and Taoist Priest Qingfeng is like a beautiful accident. Their friendship is like a blooming flower, emitting a charming fragrance. This story also tells us that no matter how old we are or where we come from, as long as we have kindness, tolerance, and love in our hearts, we will definitely find true friendship and harvest endless happiness and warmth.