Chapter 1: The Adventures of a Poor Scholar
In the ancient village, there was a scholar named Li Mengsheng. His family is poor, but he has great ambitions, burying his head in the sea of books day after day, dreaming of one day being able to be named on the gold list and change the fate of himself and his family. However, the reality is always cruel, whenever night falls, under the dilapidated eaves, the dim light reflects his sad face, and the brilliance that should belong to youth is buried by the weight of life.
One evening, Li Mengsheng, as usual, went home from the academy with a book basket on his back. Passing through a desolate forest, he heard a faint cry for help. He followed the sound and found an old man in ragged clothes and a haggard face, lying on the ground, seemingly seriously wounded. Li Mengsheng stepped forward without hesitation to help, quenched the old man's thirst with his own water bladder, and tore off his shirt to bandage his wounds.
The old man opened his hazy eyes and looked at the benevolent scholar in front of him, and a warm current surged in his heart. He took out a quaint wooden pillow from his arms and handed it to Li Mengsheng, his voice was weak but with a hint of mystery: "Young man, this fairy pillow is a treasure from my youth, it can make people dream of a fairyland, but what I want." Today's grace, I have nothing to repay, only this pillow gift, I hope you cherish it. ”
Li Mengsheng took the wooden pillow, only to feel that it had a warm texture and seemed to contain extraordinary power. He had doubts, but he also remembered the kindness of the old man. That night, he fell asleep on the Xianyou pillow, not knowing that it would be the most wonderful night of his life.
Chapter 2: A First Look at Dreams
That night, Li Mengsheng fell asleep with the Xianyou pillow on his pillow. He came to a strange world, where the mountains and rivers are exotic, the plants are luxuriant, the flowers and plants can be seen everywhere, the butterflies are flying, and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. He was surprised to find himself dressed in a luxurious fairy robe, stepping on auspicious clouds, and freely shuttling through this fantastic fairyland.
In this world, he met all kinds of immortal characters, who either taught him poetry and songs, or discussed tea with him, and even taught him some mysterious immortal methods. Li Mengsheng reveled in this extraordinary experience, his talent was fully displayed and recognized here, and he felt unprecedented satisfaction and happiness.
By chance, he rescued an injured crane. Shenhe turned into a beautiful fairy and said to him gratefully, "Benefactor, your kindness and talent have won my heart. I will give you a jade pendant that will keep you safe in times of trouble. The fairy handed a crystal clear jade pendant into Li Mengsheng's hand, and then turned into a ray of light and disappeared into the sky.
Li Mengsheng held the jade pendant, feeling its warmth and calmness, and an inexplicable feeling surged in his heart. He knew that it was all a dream, but the experience was so real. When he woke up in the morning light and found that the jade pendant was actually lying in his hands, he couldn't help but fall into deep thought. Is this a dream or reality? His heart was filled with doubts and curiosity.
Chapter 3: The Interweaving of Dreams and Reality
As the days passed, Li Mengsheng found that the poems and songs he learned in his dreams could be recalled clearly, and even in reality. His literary talent was gradually revealed, and even the teachers of the academy were impressed by him and praised him frequently. This made him gradually famous in the real world, and he became the best among many students.
However, as his fame grew, Li Mengsheng also began to feel pressure and jealousy from all sides. Some of his classmates began to secretly exclude him, and some even spread rumors behind his back that his achievements were due to cheating. Li Mengsheng's heart was full of bitterness, and he didn't understand why his efforts had come to such a result.
To make matters worse, he encountered many difficulties in reality. A sudden plague swept through the village, and many people fell ill, including his family. Li Mengsheng was very anxious, he was busy taking care of the sick during the day, and at night he prayed to Xianyou Pillow to bring him a solution.
In a dream, he met a mysterious immortal who told him that only by finding a magic elixir called "Purple Dew Reishi" could he be cured of the plague. Li Mengsheng followed the instructions of the immortals, went through a lot of hardships, and finally found Zilu Lingzhi on a mysterious mountain peak in the dream realm.
After waking up, he relied on the map in his memory to find this rare herb in the nearby mountain forest. Although it was only a few leaves, he believed that it would be the hope of saving the villagers. He brought the herbs back to the village, decocted the decoction and gave it to the patient, and sure enough, his condition improved. Li Mengsheng's reputation has become more prominent as a result, but his heart has begun to ripple, and the line between dream and reality has become more and more blurred.
Chapter 4: Wake up from the Spring and Autumn Dream
Li Mengsheng's life has undergone earth-shaking changes because of Xianyou Pillow, and his literary talent and wisdom have made him famous in the imperial examination and become a scholar of Hanlin in the imperial court. However, as his power grew, he found it increasingly difficult to resist the ** of money and status. He began to use the knowledge in his dreams for his own personal gain, and gradually forgot the scholar who was purely pursuing learning.
In a late-night dream, Li Mengsheng met the old man who gave him the immortal pillow again. The old man's eyes were full of disappointment and worry, and he sighed and said to Li Mengsheng: "Mengsheng, your soul has been blinded by fame and fortune, and you have lost yourself. The power of the Xianyou pillow should have been used to help others and benefit the world, not to be a tool for personal desires. ”
Li Mengsheng woke up in shock, drenched in cold sweat. He looked at the immortal pillow in his hand, and the greed and vanity in his heart suddenly receded like a tide, replaced by deep self-blame and remorse. He realized that he had strayed from the right path and had become the kind of person he had once despised.
After some deep reflection, Li Mengsheng decided to give up the power of Xianyou Pillow and return to his original intention. He handed the Xianyou pillow to a poor student who was about to embark on the road to the imperial examination, and warned him: "Use it to help others, don't let it become a burden." ”
Since then, Li Mengsheng has devoted himself to learning and public affairs, and has used his talents to seek well-being for the country and the people. Although his reputation is no longer in full swing, his heart has gained real peace and contentment. The story ends with Li Mengsheng putting down the Xianyou pillow, picking up the book again, and embarking on the path of seeking knowledge and wisdom.