The Test of the Blue Glow

Once upon a time, in a serene mountain village, there was an ancient well at the center of the village. Legend had it that every night, when all was quiet, a faint blue glow would emanate from the well. Anyone who dared to jump into the well at night would be endowed with magical powers.

However, every time someone jumped in, they would be found unconscious by the well the next morning, holding an old book in their hands. The villagers began to avoid the well but remained curious about its secret.

One day, a traveler from afar heard of the legend and, being skeptical, decided to investigate. At night, he approached the well and indeed saw the soft blue glow. Without hesitation, he jumped in.

The next morning, as usual, the villagers discovered the traveler by the well, clutching the ancient book. But unlike the others, when he awoke, he wasn’t forgetful or mad. Instead, he confidently explained to the villagers that the book contained wisdom on how to coexist harmoniously with nature.

It turned out that the blue light from the well was not a secret to magical powers, but a test. Only those with genuine respect for nature and a pure heart could understand the wisdom within the book, while others would be overwhelmed by it.

From then on, the village thrived in harmony. The relationship between humans and nature improved, and the ancient well became a sacred place in the hearts of the villagers.