The Legend of Situ Shankong.

Summary

The passage is a deeply personal narrative about a Sichuan native's life experiences during a tumultuous period in Chinese history. The narrator, a Taoist priest and master, reflects on his hometown's rich cultural heritage, which blends various traditions like Qiang, Tantric, and Buddhist cultures. He discusses the challenges of surviving during a politically turbulent era, where he was once imprisoned and persecuted. The story also introduces Da Mao, a young disciple who becomes a close friend and visits the narrator regularly. The narrative takes an intriguing turn when Da Mao returns from a trip to Chengdu looking significantly changed, hinting at a mysterious and emotional experience that deeply affects him.

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