On the night of Halloween, a mysterious atmosphere envelops the entire town. The streets are brightly lit, and people in all kinds of strange costumes are happily celebrating this special festival. Children excitedly shuttle through the crowd, with joyful smiles on their faces, looking forward to getting a lot of candy.

In an ancient Taoist temple, the little Taoist boy is curiously looking out at the lively scene outside. He is wearing a light blue Taoist robe with a red belt around his waist. His hair is neatly tied on top of his head, and his eyes are shining with longing for the outside world. Although the little Taoist boy follows the old Taoist priest to learn Taoist knowledge and magic in the Taoist temple, he is still a child after all and is full of curiosity about new things outside.

At this time, a group of ghosts suddenly appeared on the street. These ghosts have different shapes. Some have hideous faces, some are hunched over, and some are emitting strange lights. They are holding all kinds of colorful candies and start to distribute them to the children. When the children see the candies, they immediately excitedly surround them and stretch out their little hands to take them.

The little Taoist boy is also attracted by this lively scene. Looking at those delicious candies, a trace of longing can't help but arise in his heart. He remembered that when he was a child, he had tasted the sweetness of candy. That taste was unforgettable for him. So, the little Taoist boy involuntarily walked out of the Taoist temple and walked towards those ghosts.

When the little Taoist boy approached the ghosts, he was deeply attracted by those exquisite candies. His eyes are tightly fixed on the candies, as if attracted by an invisible force. Just when he is about to reach out to take the candy, the old Taoist priest appears in time.

The old Taoist priest is wearing an ancient Taoist robe. His hair is white, and his eyes reveal profound wisdom and majesty. When he sees that the little Taoist boy is about to be tempted by candy, his heart tightens. He quickly walks to the side of the little Taoist boy, grabs his hand and says, "Child, these candies may be enchanted. Don't take them easily."

The little Taoist boy is startled by the sudden appearance of the old Taoist priest. He looks at the old Taoist priest doubtfully and asks, "Master, why are these candies enchanted?" The old Taoist priest slowly says, "Halloween is a day when ghosts are active. They often use various means to tempt people. These candies are very likely to be enchanted by them. Once children eat them, they will be hurt."

After hearing what the old Taoist priest said, a trace of fear arises in the little Taoist boy's heart. Looking at those candies, he seems to see the hidden danger. He tightly holds the old Taoist priest's hand and says, "Master, then what should we do?" The old Taoist priest pondered for a moment and said, "We can draw on the power of the Taoist star gods in the East to purify these candies and protect children from harm."

So, the old Taoist priest took the little Taoist boy back to the Taoist temple. They set up an altar in the yard of the Taoist temple, lit incense and candles, and began to pray to the Taoist star gods in the East. The old Taoist priest murmured incantations, waved the horsetail whisk in his hand, and mysterious lights emanated from his body. The little Taoist boy also imitated the old Taoist priest, closed his eyes, concentrated his mind, and prayed silently.

As they prayed, a bright light gradually appeared in the sky. This light becomes brighter and brighter, as if a bright star has descended to the mortal world. The light envelops the entire Taoist temple, making people feel a sacred and solemn atmosphere.

When the old Taoist priest saw the power of the star gods descend, he was overjoyed. He knew that it was time to purify the candies. He picked up those candies distributed by the ghosts and placed them on the altar. Then he gently waved the horsetail whisk in his hand. Immediately, a powerful force surged out from the horsetail whisk and enveloped the candies.

Under the power of the star gods and the Taoist magic of the old Taoist priest, the magic on the candies is gradually purified. Those originally colorful candies now emit a pure and warm light. The old Taoist priest picked up a candy and handed it to the little Taoist boy, saying, "Child, now these candies are safe. You can give them to the children and protect them from being harmed by ghosts."

The little Taoist boy took the candy, his heart full of joy and gratitude. He knows that it is the power of the star gods and the old Taoist priest that is protecting the children. He immediately ran out of the Taoist temple and distributed the candies to those children who were still playing on the street. When the children saw the candies in the little Taoist boy's hand, they all excitedly surrounded him.

The little Taoist boy told the children what the old Taoist priest had said, letting them know that these candies had been enchanted before and are now purified. After hearing this, the children all showed grateful smiles. They thanked the little Taoist boy one after another and then happily ate the candies and continued to enjoy the joy of Halloween.

On this Halloween night, the little Taoist boy and the old Taoist priest protected the innocence and happiness of the children with their actions. They drew on the power of the Taoist star gods in the East to overcome the temptation of ghosts and protect children from harm.

The thought of Taoism is fully reflected in this story. Taoism emphasizes following nature and pursuing inner peace and harmony. In the face of the temptation of ghosts, the old Taoist priest and the little Taoist boy are not swayed by desire. Instead, relying on firm beliefs and faith in the star gods, they find the correct solution. They use their actions to interpret the wisdom and power of Taoism and also let people see the importance of faith.

In this world full of mystery and challenges, the light of Taoism will always shine on people's paths forward, leading people to the shore of peace and happiness. The story of the little Taoist boy and the old Taoist priest will become a bright light in people's hearts, inspiring people to stick to their beliefs and move forward bravely when facing difficulties and temptations.