Sludge suction system

The room reeked of alcohol. The gambling addict, Wang Lao Er, sat dejectedly on a stained, broken chair. He had just returned from the casino and lost fifty taels of silver.

The strategist, looking down at him with disdain and disgust, cut to the chase: "Wang Lao Er, I'll give you a chance to make a fortune. It'll pay off your gambling debts and you'll make a lot of money." Wang Lao Er's eyes lit up at the mention of money, and he eagerly asked, "What kind of chance?" The strategist's lips curled into a smirk as he coldly replied, "Go to Ye's Delicacies Pavilion for dinner and do as I say. After it's done, I'll give you one hundred taels of silver."

Wang Lao Er's eyes lit up instantly, and he hurriedly asked, "How do I do it?"

The strategist handed a small bottle to Wang Lao Er: "Find a beggar and take him to the Zhenxiu Pavilion for a meal. Put this poison in the food and have the beggar eat it. Once the beggar dies from the poison, carry his body to the restaurant entrance and say there's something wrong with the food."

Seeing Wang Lao Er hesitate, the strategist thought to himself: This fool, if he messes it up, I hope he won't be implicated. He pretended to be calm and said: "If you don't want to make money, then just pretend I didn't say anything."

Wang Lao Er frowned and hesitated, saying, "This risk is too great." The strategist smiled contemptuously, "You're already drowning in gambling debts, what are you hesitating for? Once it's done, you'll get the money and be able to pay off your gambling debts."

Wang Lao Er gritted his teeth, snatched the bottle, and stuffed it into his pocket: "Fine, I'll drink it!"

The strategist looked at Wang Lao Er and thought: If this fool dares to play tricks after the deed is done, I will find a way to get rid of him.

Both men harbored their own ulterior motives, their eyes gleaming with greed and calculation. After giving his instructions, the strategist turned and left. Seeing this, Xiao Zha immediately turned and ran towards Fangtian Pavilion, intending to tell Fang Xiaobei everything.

After listening to Xiao Zha's report in Fangtian Pavilion, Fang Xiaobei frowned, her expression grave. She knew that Gao He's scheme was too ruthless, and innocent people would be dragged into this conspiracy. After a moment of contemplation, Fang Xiaobei decided to intervene.

Fang Xiaobei looked down at Xiaozha and said firmly, "Xiaozha, I need you to exchange for a Resurrection Pill from the shop immediately. This concerns the safety of innocent lives, and there can be no delay." Instantly, the shop panel appeared in Xiaozha's mind, with information about various items flashing on the panel.

Xiao Zha quickly scanned the panel, pinpointing the location of the Resurrection Pill with its consciousness. Its form instantly blurred, transforming into a streak of light, weaving through the store's shelves and swiftly retrieving the Resurrection Pill from its grasp.

The next morning, in front of the dilapidated temple outside Xiangmao Guobao City, Wang Lao Er stood with a beaming smile, his eyes narrowed to slits, a cunning glint in them. The old beggar sat on the ground, his eyes wary, his gaze filled with suspicion as he looked at Wang Lao Er. Wang Lao Er squatted down and said solicitously, "Old man, I'll take you out for a good meal, meat and vegetables, you can eat your fill." The old beggar frowned and asked in a hoarse voice, "Why do you want to take me? For no reason at all, is there something wrong?" Wang Lao Er quickly waved his hand, his face full of smiles, "Look at you, I just see you're old and lonely, I want to help you improve your life." The old beggar was half-convinced, hesitating, his eyes darting back and forth between Wang Lao Er and Wang Lao Er. Seeing that the old beggar hesitated, Wang Lao Er pressed on, "Don't worry, I won't harm you. If you feel uncomfortable, I'll bring you back." The old beggar gritted his teeth, slowly stood up, and said, "Alright, then thank you very much, you kind person!"

Wang Lao Er led the old beggar to the Treasure Pavilion. As soon as they entered, the waiter greeted them. Seeing Wang Lao Er with a ragged old beggar, the waiter looked at them with disdain and snorted, "Oh, Wang Lao Er, how come you have money to spend here, bringing such a beggar? Are you here to dine and dash?" Wang Lao Er smiled ingratiatingly and said, "Young man, what are you saying? I, Wang Lao Er, have a change of heart and want to help a beggar. Don't look down on him, quickly arrange a table for us." The waiter curled his lip and said disdainfully, "I really don't know what you're up to. This old beggar is so dirty, don't make the tables and chairs dirty."

After Wang Lao Er sat down, he ordered several dishes. As the waiter brought the food, Wang Lao Er took a small, exquisite porcelain bottle from his pocket while the waiter turned away. The bottle was as white as jade, shimmering faintly in the light. He uncorked the bottle and sprinkled the medicinal powder inside into the food.

The old beggar, oblivious to everything, picked up his chopsticks and began to eat eagerly. At first, he wolfed down his food, but after a while, his movements slowed down, his face turned ashen, and his breathing became rapid.

The old beggar frowned, clutched his stomach, and began to tremble. He groaned in pain, and large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

The old beggar's eyes widened as he glared at Wang Lao Er with resentment, his voice trembling as he said, "This...this food...is...poisoned!"

Looking at the old beggar's pained expression, Wang Lao Er felt a pang of panic. He thought to himself, "Old beggar, don't blame me. Blame your bad luck. After this is all over, I'll burn you plenty of paper money so that your death won't be in vain!"

Wang Lao Er feigned anger and shouted, "Help! Someone's dead! Someone's died from the food at the restaurant!"

Hearing the commotion, the waiter rushed over. Seeing the old beggar struggling in pain, he was shocked and shouted, "What's going on? What are you trying to do!"

The old beggar's lips trembled; he wanted to say something but couldn't, and his body began to convulse.

The restaurant was in an uproar. The waiters were frantically busy, and Wang Lao Er's shouts caused chaos in the surrounding area. Ye Keke and Gao He hurried downstairs and immediately saw the beggar lying on the ground. A barely perceptible glint of excitement flashed in Gao He's eyes, but he quickly feigned concern.

He turned to Ye Keke and said with concern, "Keke, this matter is too strange. We must report it to the authorities immediately." After saying that, he gestured to his attendant to report it to the authorities.

After receiving the order, the attendant quickly left the Treasure Pavilion and rushed to the county government office. There, a strategist had already bribed someone to wait. The attendant stepped forward, whispered a few words, and handed over the "evidence" that had been prepared beforehand.

Not long after, the county yamen's constables arrived at Zhenxiu Pavilion in a grand procession. The county magistrate, who was in charge, looked around and his gaze fell on Ye Keke. He shouted, "Ye Keke, someone has reported that the food in your restaurant is poisoned, causing the death of a beggar. The evidence is conclusive. You are coming with us."

Ye Keke looked shocked and hurriedly explained, "Sir, this must be a misunderstanding. Our restaurant is absolutely innocent." Gao He pretended to comfort her, "Keke, don't worry, we will find a way to prove your innocence."

However, the magistrate ignored Ye Keke's explanation and waved for the bailiffs to take her away. Ye Keke was terrified, her eyes filled with helplessness. Gao He watched Ye Keke being taken away, secretly pleased, but outwardly feigning helplessness.

He watched Ye Keke being led away, thinking: Hmph, this plan is about to succeed. Ye Keke, just wait until you are ruined.

The officials who followed also took Wang Lao Er and the beggar back to the county government office.

Fang Xiaobei was watching this farce through Xiao Zha's remote vision, and she knew it was time to take action.

Fang Xiaobei looked at Xiao Zha anxiously and said, "Xiao Zha, quickly use the portal to rescue the beggar from the county government office." Upon hearing this, Xiao Zha bent over, closed his eyes tightly, and instantly opened a distorted portal in front of him. The portal flickered with a strange light, faintly emanating a mysterious aura. Xiao Zha leaped into the portal and disappeared inside.

In the blink of an eye, Little Zha appeared in the county government's prison cell where beggars were held. It tiptoed closer to the beggar, grabbed the beggar's clothes with its mouth, and made a soft "meow". Then Little Zha led the beggar through the time portal again and returned to Fangtian Pavilion.

Fang Xiaobei quickly took the beggar's arm and fed him the "Resurrection Pill." After swallowing the pill, the beggar slowly opened his eyes and weakly asked, "Where am I?"