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The Magical Snail and the Celestial Maiden

In an ancient Chinese village, a kind orphan boy, named Li, lives in a simple house.

Happy orphan boy with rosy cheeks, big smile, and bright eyes's house in the peaceful Chinese village

Li finds a glowing snail and keeps it in a jar. From then on, hot meals appear mysteriously in his home.

Happy orphan boy with rosy cheeks, big smile, and bright eyes finding the magical snail and the appearance of the meals

Upon investigation, Li finds a celestial maiden emerging from the snail shell. She was sent to help him.

Happy orphan boy with rosy cheeks, big smile, and bright eyes discovering the celestial maiden inside the snail shell

When the villagers discover the celestial maiden, she sadly leaves, but the snail shell remains, providing endless grain for the village.

The celestial maiden leaving and the snail shell creating endless grain

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