1. The dragon is described as "big and strong" with "scales that shimmered like gold."
2. The dragon was guarding a cave filled with treasure.
3. The villagers were afraid of the dragon because it had been stealing their food and livestock.
4. The boy, named Li, decided to confront the dragon to save his village.
5. Li used his cleverness and kindness to befriend the dragon instead of fighting it.
6. The dragon revealed it was lonely and only took food because no one would share with it.
7. Li promised to bring the dragon food every day if it stopped stealing.
8. The dragon agreed and became the village’s protector.
9. The villagers celebrated by throwing a feast in honor of Li and the dragon.
10. From then on, the dragon helped the village by scaring away other threats and even helping with farming.
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