Major Supernatural Events in Chinese Folk Legends.

Summary

A supernatural tale from the Great Hinggan Mountains reveals a chilling encounter with an ancient Huai Shu tree. When construction workers attempted to cut down a century-old tree considered a village guardian, strange events unfolded. Red liquid flowed from the tree, and workers experienced haunting visions. The foreman who persisted in removing the tree died mysteriously, while the excavator driver went mad. The site became notorious for accidents, with drivers reporting a white-bearded apparition. Only after a folk master advised replanting the tree and rebuilding a shrine did the supernatural disturbances cease, highlighting the deep spiritual significance of sacred trees in local folklore.

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