On the high platform, there is a huge statue of God erected in the center. In front of the statue, cigarettes are lingering, incense candles are inserted, and red ropes for blessings are hung around it.
The sacrificial team stepped forward, leading a few people in strange clothes, who danced in a circle around the statue, and then stepped aside. The priest in the middle then stepped forward, muttering something, and the team carrying the sacrifices passed behind the vocal band. At this time, they also filed out, neatly stacking chicken, duck, fish, melons, fruits and cakes in front of the statue, then bowed and stepped back, standing solemnly with the surrounding people.
The priest recited another incantation, then pulled off the mask on his face, revealing his long gray beard, and shouted loudly.
"The Lake God has opened the lake~!"
The crowd suddenly cheered, and the people in strange clothes around the statue also twisted their bodies and began to dance strangely. The vocal team behind the worshiping old man also beat hard, the gongs and drums were beating loudly, and the crowd was full of people. It was so lively!
At this time, countless fishing boats on both sides of the platform seemed to have received the order and rushed into the lake. The water was splashing and the fishing nets were ready to go. Everyone had a smile on their face, looking forward to a good harvest and even more looking forward to being the first to catch a fish.
The lake is closed in September of the year, and the fishing time is only three months. This was a new regulation in Bihai Village ten years ago. It is said that it was the suggestion of the doctor surnamed Mo who traveled here. I don’t know why it was adopted by the village elders.
At first, the villagers complained, but after ten years, they gradually began to be grateful. The reason was that overfishing in previous years resulted in fewer and fewer fish catches. However, after several years of recuperation, the fish catches actually increased a lot, and even in three months, the fish catches increased. Far more than a year's work.
I have to admire Dr. Mo. He not only has superb medical skills, but also has unparalleled knowledge. He is really a strange person. What makes the villagers feel more at ease is that this strange man, Doctor Mo, started to settle in the village three years ago and started teaching students. It looks like he will live here until old age and pass down his mantle. Unfortunately, Doctor Mo has very high vision and has only accepted one apprentice in the past few years, which makes many villagers secretly sad and resentful that their children are not living up to expectations.
However, this annual lake god sacrifice made the villagers very excited and they had no time to think about these troubles. Every fisherman hopes to come out on top and catch the first fish. This is a great honor and honor. Harvest inspiration.
Just when everyone was excited, suddenly, the originally lively lake began to experience unusual surges. Everyone on the high platform also noticed something unusual at this time, and the fishing boats on the lake seemed to be disturbed by something and began to shake.
On the high platform, the atmosphere suddenly became tense. The huge statue standing in the center seemed to feel something. It seemed to be trembling slightly as the cigarette smoke lingered. The red blessing ropes around were also fluttering in the wind, seeming to indicate something.
"what happened?"
"Why are there such big waves all of a sudden? The wind is obviously not very strong."
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When everyone was confused, another change occurred.
Bubbles began to appear on the entire lake surface, as if boiling water was boiling. The lake water began to roll, and a huge water column rose from the center of the lake and soared into the sky.
Huge waves surged from the center to all directions. People on the shore were frightened and all the fishing boats hurriedly turned around and returned.
It's just that this change came and went quickly.
The turbulent lake surface quickly subsided, and the water column in the center seemed to disappear out of thin air, sinking slowly and disappearing under the lake surface.
Everyone was surprised and suspicious, and all the fishing boats stopped and looked around on the lake.
I saw a black spot in the middle of the lake, where the water column was, slowly rising, and the figure gradually appeared. It was a young man, unconscious on the surface of the water, with his body wet. He didn't know how long he had been at the bottom of the lake.
A few brave fishermen approached with their boats and picked up the unconscious boy.
I saw this young man with straight eyebrows, but his clothes were ragged and his body was thin. He looked like a poor man. It was unknown which family he belonged to, but he drowned in the lake for an unknown amount of time.
The fisherman sighed in his heart, and remembered what had happened just now. He didn't dare to delay any more, and hurried back. On the way, he found that the young man's fingers moved slightly, and his face turned pale with shock, and his hands moved much faster.
Back on the shore, everyone gathered around and looked at the young man who suddenly appeared in surprise.
The old sacrificial man stepped forward, and the fisherman stammered: "He...he...he moved."
Everyone was in an uproar. Relating to the situation just now, panic spread quickly. Various comments such as "monster" and "the lake god is angry" emerged in an endless stream. They whispered to each other and there was a period of confusion.
When the old man saw this, his heart sank slightly, but he did not show it.
Looking at the young man who suddenly appeared, he could really feel the young man's weak breathing. His face kept changing, but in the end it turned into surprise. He excitedly said to the people around him: "This is a gift from the lake god, it is a good thing! This child It's Doctor Mo, a disciple he brought back from another village three years ago. He fell into the lake out of playfulness, which made Doctor Mo sad. Now the lake god appears and has brought him back intact. This is a good sign and it's heaven. Big surprise!”
As soon as these words came out, everyone was in an uproar again, but then several high-pitched shouts of "Lake God appeared" suddenly appeared in the crowd, and everyone's emotions were aroused. The previous fear and worry disappeared, and they all shouted in unison: "Lake God Appears" God appears! Long live the Lake God!"
Seeing this, the old sacrificial man felt a little relieved. He secretly looked at a few confidants in the crowd, then raised his head and said to everyone: "Return this child to Doctor Mo. I believe he will be very happy."
Several confidants heard the sound and walked out of the crowd to move the young man away.
The atmosphere in the crowd was high at this time, and the old man who was offering sacrifices felt a little more relaxed. He glanced at the now calm lake, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, which quickly disappeared. Then he shouted loudly to the fishermen: "It's a good day, but the lake god The spirit has appeared. The matter is serious and it is not appropriate to continue fishing. Today we will take a break from bathing to worship the gods. Everyone should go back!"
Hearing this, the villagers were a little reluctant to leave, but thinking that this was the intention of the Lake God, they dispersed one after another, collected their boats and left, but their expressions were excited and high-spirited. I believe that soon, the miracles of the Lake God in Bihai Village will be revealed. Will spread.
On the high platform, the old man worshiping the old man watched the crowd gradually disperse. He breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He glanced at the calm lake again and frowned deeply. At this time, the confidant wearing strange clothes came forward to worship the old man. After whispering a few words in his ear, the old sacrificial man moved his steps and left quickly.
Looking in the direction of that row, it's Dr. Mo's residence.
On the high platform, in front of the huge statue of the Lake God in the center, wisps of rising incense drifted across the face of the Lake God. The Lake God statue seemed to become more agile, with a compassionate face that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, silently watching the world.
