At the foot of the beautiful Mount Hengshan, there is a simple and hardworking farmer surnamed Zhou. Zhou Sheng's ancestors have lived on this land for generations and have deep feelings for Mount Hengshan. Every day, he works hard in his own fields, watering hope with sweat and looking forward to a good harvest every season.

It was a sunny day. As usual, Zhou Sheng was working in the field. The breeze was gentle, and the wheat waves were rolling, presenting a vibrant scene. Suddenly, he heard a faint chirping sound. Zhou Sheng followed the sound and found an injured little bird in the grass by the field.

There was an obvious wound on the little bird's wing. Its small body was curled up, and its eyes were full of pain and helplessness. Zhou Sheng felt a wave of pity. He carefully held the little bird in his hands and carefully examined its wound.

Zhou Sheng decided to help this injured little bird. He returned home and found some clean cloth strips and herbs. Gently, he bandaged the little bird's wound, his movements as gentle as if he were treating a precious treasure. During the bandaging process, the little bird seemed to feel Zhou Sheng's kindness and stopped struggling, lying quietly in Zhou Sheng's hands.

After bandaging the wound, Zhou Sheng prepared some water and food for the little bird. He watched the little bird slowly eating the food, his heart full of relief. After the little bird regained some strength, Zhou Sheng took it to the edge of the field and gently released it. The little bird circled in the air a few times, as if saying goodbye to Zhou Sheng, and then flew away into the distance.

That night, Zhou Sheng lay tiredly on the bed and soon fell asleep. In his dream, he saw a lovely little elf. The little elf was emitting a soft light all over. Its wings were crystal clear, as if made of the purest crystal. The little elf flew in front of Zhou Sheng, bowed deeply to him and said, "Kind Zhou Sheng, thank you for saving my friend, the little bird. Your kind act has touched me, and I will definitely repay you."

Zhou Sheng looked at the little elf in surprise, his heart full of doubts. He didn't know where this little elf came from or why it thanked him. The little elf seemed to see Zhou Sheng's doubts. It smiled and explained, "I am the guardian of nature. The little bird is my friend. You saved the little bird, which is helping me. I will use my power to help you and let your crops have a good harvest."

After saying that, the little elf waved its magic wand, and a brilliant light flashed. Zhou Sheng woke up from his dream. He recalled the scene in the dream, his heart full of expectation.

As days passed, Zhou Sheng still worked hard in the field every day. He took good care of his crops, watering, fertilizing, and weeding, being meticulous in every step. However, the weather this year was extremely abnormal. First, continuous heavy rains flooded the fields several times. Then it was scorching hot, and the land was cracked. The crops were facing a serious water shortage crisis.

Zhou Sheng was full of worry. He didn't know if his crops could survive this difficult time. Just when he felt desperate, a miracle happened. One morning, Zhou Sheng came to the field and found that the crops were covered with crystal clear dewdrops. These dewdrops seemed to be a gift from nature, moistening the dry land. From then on, every morning, there would be dewdrops on the crops, allowing the crops to grow healthily.

As time passed, the crops gradually ripened. This year, Zhou Sheng's crops had an unprecedented harvest. Looking at the full granary, his heart was full of joy and gratitude. He knew that all this was the help of the little elf.

In Taoist thought, it emphasizes the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. It is believed that nature is an organic whole, and humans should respect and conform to nature. Zhou Sheng's kind act reflects this thought. His rescue of the injured little bird is not only respect for a life but also reverence for nature. The appearance and help of the little elf are the return of nature to Zhou Sheng, reflecting the concept of "good deeds are rewarded" in Taoism.

Zhou Sheng's story spread in the village, and people all praised his kind act. Some people also began to pay more attention to the lives in nature and learned to respect and protect them. Zhou Sheng also often told everyone with his own experience that as long as we have kindness in our hearts and live in harmony with nature, nature will give us rich rewards.

As time went by, Zhou Sheng still stuck to his fields and continued to write his life with diligence and kindness. And the little bird he had rescued would often appear in his fields, as if guarding his crops. Although the little elf didn't appear again, Zhou Sheng knew that it was always silently guarding this land and the people here.

This story is full of interest and mystery. The appearance of the little elf and its magic make people full of curiosity and yearning for nature. At the same time, this story also tells us that in life, we should respect every life and live in harmony with nature. Only in this way can we obtain true happiness and peace.