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Scenario: A large gourd is flo
Anonymous
Mar 30
Scenario:Scenario: A large gourd is floating on the water, with an old monk sitting inside holding a cloth bag that is still emitting smoke.
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I was out for a walk one night by the shores of Lake Erhai, admiring the view and feeling peaceful, when I suddenly saw a large gourd floating on the surface of the water.
And so, my journey into the unknown began.
The moonlight was chilly as it fell gently on the surface of Lake Erhai, casting an ethereal glow that made the water seem to shimmer and sparkle like liquid silver.
Bathed in this silvery light, the lake took on a dream-like quality that made it hard to tell where reality ended and imagination began.
The wind was gentle and cool, carrying with it the fresh scent of water and nature.
As I stood on the shore of this beautiful lake, breathing in the crisp night air and savoring the serenity of my surroundings, I felt a profound sense of peace and contentment wash over me.
It was as if all my worries and fears had melted away, leaving me with nothing but a deep and abiding sense of tranquility.
I gazed out at the water, watching as the moonlight danced across its surface, casting ever-changing patterns of light and shadow that were both mesmerizing and beautiful.
In the distance, I could see the dark outlines of the surrounding mountains reflected in the lake, their peaks reaching up towards the sky like ancient sentinels guarding some long-forgotten secret.
It was a breathtaking sight, one that filled me with a sense of wonder and awe at the beauty and majesty of the natural world.
But just as I was about to lose myself in contemplation of this wondrous scene, something caught my eye.
At first, I thought it was nothing more than a trick of the light, some strange reflection or optical illusion caused by the moon and the water.
But as I watched, I realized that there really was something floating on the surface of the lake – a large gourd, bobbing gently back and forth in the water like some kind of buoyant boat.
The sight of this floating gourd was so strange and unexpected that I couldn’t help but feel a surge of curiosity.
What was it doing there?
And where had it come from?
Despite the late hour and the fact that it was far too dark for me to see clearly, I immediately made my way down to the water’s edge for a closer look.
The lake was eerily silent as I approached, the only sound the gentle lapping of the water against the shore.
As I peered into the darkness, I could just make out the shape of the gourd, floating serenely a few feet away from me.
It was a large gourd, much larger than any I had ever seen before, with a strange glow that seemed to emanate from within.
Upon closer inspection, I saw that it was covered in intricate patterns and symbols that had been carved into its surface.
Some of these symbols were familiar to me, while others were completely unknown.
At first glance, I could tell that they were not ordinary symbols.
It had been a long time since I’d seen such symbols… it reminded me of the calligraphy style of the Han dynasty.
The gourd floated gently as it made its way to the shore, and I noticed that it didn’t have any oars or paddles to guide it.
It was as if it were moving of its own accord, propelled by some unseen force.
My heart raced in my chest as I watched it approach, and I felt an inexplicable mixture of excitement and trepidation.
What mysteries lay hidden within this strange and enigmatic vessel?
With a sudden jolt, the gourd came to a gentle stop against the shore, almost as if it were waiting for me to come closer.
I hesitated for a moment, unsure if I should approach this mysterious object or keep my distance.
But in the end, my curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to take a closer look.
The lid of the gourd was pushed aside, revealing a dark figure inside.
An old man, his sparse hair and beard completely white, emerged from the depths of the gourd.
He wore ragged clothes, and his face was deeply lined with age, but his eyes shone with a bright and clear light that belied his years.
He gave me a warm smile, revealing a set of yellowed teeth that seemed almost to glow in the moonlight.
Despite the lateness of the hour and the strangeness of the situation, I felt an overwhelming sense of peace and calm whenever I looked into those eyes.
The old man stared at me for a long moment, and then beckoned me over with one hand while he held onto the side of the gourd with the other.
I knew in my heart that I should be afraid, but for some reason I felt strangely compelled to approach.
Without stopping to think, I took a step closer to the strange old man and asked him: “Are you alright?”
The old man smiled and nodded at me: “Yes I am fine.”
I watched in awe as he took another step forward and climbed out of the gourd.
He stood on the shore like some kind of ancient spirit, his white beard blowing gently in the breeze as he looked around at his surroundings with a sense of curiosity and wonder.
Although he said he was fine, I couldn’t help but wonder how he had ended up inside that large floating gourd in the first place.
And perhaps more importantly, what he was doing here in this remote corner of Lake Erhai?
As these thoughts raced through my head, I suddenly realized that this night would be anything but ordinary…
