In a peaceful and ancient village, there lives a simple and hardworking farmer named A Mu. A Mu's life is closely connected with this land. He has deep love and reverence for the land.

 

Every morning, when the first ray of sunlight shines on the earth, A Mu carries his farming tools and walks towards his own land. He carefully takes care of every plant, weeding, fertilizing, and watering, never slacking off. Under A Mu's diligent cultivation, the crops grow vigorously, presenting a vibrant scene.

 

However, fate seems to always like to play tricks on people. This year, the village encountered an unprecedented drought. The scorching sun hung high in the sky, and not a single drop of rain fell for several months. The land gradually dried up, and cracks spread like spider webs. A Mu watched his hard-planted crops gradually wither under the scorching sun, and his heart was filled with despair.

 

He tried every means to save the crops. He tirelessly carried water from a distant river to irrigate every day, but it was just a drop in the bucket. As time passed, the condition of the crops became worse and worse. A Mu's heart was like this dried-up land, full of despair and helplessness.

 

In desperation, A Mu even began to doubt his life. He didn't understand why fate treated him like this and why his efforts and dedication were not rewarded. He sat alone by the field, looking at the withered crops, and tears couldn't help but well up in his eyes.

 

Just when A Mu was unable to extricate himself from the abyss of despair, a magical thing happened. One night, when A Mu was lying exhausted in the thatched shed by the field, tossing and turning and unable to sleep, he suddenly saw a mysterious light rising from the ground. In the light, a peculiar animal slowly emerged. It looked like a raccoon dog but exuded a mysterious aura. A Mu was stunned. He didn't know what this creature was or why it appeared here.

 

This mysterious animal is Di Tu Hao. Di Tu Hao looked at A Mu, his eyes full of pity and wisdom. He slowly said, "Poor man, why are you so sad?" A Mu looked at Di Tu Hao in surprise and stammered, "My crops are almost dead because of this terrible drought. I don't know what to do."

 

Di Tu Hao nodded slightly and then said, "Deep underground, there is a mysterious spring. This spring contains powerful vitality and can moisten the earth and save your crops. But to find this spring, you must have tenacious perseverance and firm belief."

 

After hearing Di Tu Hao's words, hope rekindled in A Mu's heart. He unhesitatingly decided that no matter how much effort he had to put in, he would find this mysterious spring. The next morning, A Mu picked up his tools and began a difficult digging journey.

 

The process of digging was extremely arduous. The land was as hard as iron, and A Mu's tools often broke, but he was never discouraged. He had only one belief in his heart, that is, to find the spring and save the crops. He dug from morning to night every day. His hands were blistered, and his body was exhausted, but he still persisted.

 

During the digging process, A Mu also encountered many difficulties and challenges. Once, he dug up a huge stone. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't move this stone. A Mu felt very frustrated. He even began to doubt whether he could really find the spring. But just when he was about to give up, he remembered Di Tu Hao's words and his belief and responsibility. So, he summoned up courage again and thought of various ways and finally succeeded in moving the stone.

 

As the digging continued to deepen, A Mu gradually understood some Taoist thoughts. He understood that humans and nature are interdependent, and humans should respect nature and conform to nature. He also understood that the power of life is infinite. As long as there is firm belief and tenacious perseverance, all difficulties can be overcome.

 

After long efforts, A Mu finally dug deep underground. There, he saw a clear spring gushing out from the ground. The spring emitted a mysterious light, as if it had the power of life. A Mu was so excited that tears filled his eyes. He knew that his efforts were not in vain.

 

A Mu quickly used a bucket to draw up the spring water and poured it on his crops. Miraculously, those originally withered crops quickly regained their vitality under the nourishment of the spring water. The leaves became green again, and the branches became straight. A Mu looked at his crops regaining their vitality and was filled with joy and gratitude.

 

From then on, A Mu cherished this land and crops even more. He knew that all this was a gift from nature, and he must take good care of it with his heart. He also told the people in the village his story with Di Tu Hao, so that everyone could understand the importance of respecting nature and conforming to nature.

 

Under A Mu's influence, the people in the village began to pay more attention to environmental protection. They learned to live in harmony with nature. And A Mu continued to cultivate this land with his diligence and wisdom, bringing harvest and hope to people.

 

The story of A Mu and Di Tu Hao has become a legend in the village. It inspires people not to give up easily when facing difficulties and challenges, to believe in the power of life and the existence of miracles. And the mysterious power represented by Di Tu Hao has always guarded this land, bringing well-being and peace to people.