Sludge suction system

Ye Keke slowly awoke, her eyes falling upon a dimly lit room reeking of decay. She lay atop a pile of tangled straw, the walls around her crumbling and covered in unknown vines. Memories flooded back like a tidal wave: the pain of being forcibly given aphrodisiacs by the madam, the humiliation she suffered at the hands of others—all these images replayed in her mind.

She struggled to her feet, her body swaying, her eyes empty and filled with hatred. Looking at the sliver of light filtering through the window, tears welled in her eyes, and she murmured, "This world can no longer accept me. I was blinded by hatred, and this is how I ended up. Now, all that remains is endless pain and humiliation." Her breathing was rapid, her chest heaving, her voice trembling with boundless regret and resentment.

Ye Keke thought of Gao He, and a strong resentment welled up in her heart. She gritted her teeth and said, "Gao He, I hate you. I hate you for driving me to the brink of despair. For your own selfish desires, you not only ruined my life but also made me suffer such humiliation. I will never let you go, even if it means my death. Your actions will surely be punished."

Images of her time with Gao He flashed through her mind, the beautiful memories of the past contrasting sharply with her current misery. Ye Keke's anger and pain intensified. She looked around and realized that everything around her was mercilessly mocking her.

Ye Keke fought back tears, a resolute glint in her eyes. As the guard turned to leave, she slowly touched the hairpin in her hair, her hand gripping it tightly until her knuckles turned white. She took a deep breath, her eyes filled with sorrow and relief, and without hesitation, plunged the hairpin forcefully into her neck.

Blood gushed out instantly, and with her last ounce of strength, she whispered, "I would rather die than be free." Ye Keke, filled with deep resentment towards Gao He, ended her young life, leaving behind only silence.

At this moment, a servant rushed into the room, looking flustered, and knelt on one knee to report: "Master, Ye Keke committed suicide at the brothel."

Gao He, holding Xiao Lan, heard the news but his eyes remained unmoved. He didn't even lift his head, continuing to casually toy with the wine glass in his hand. Xiao Lan clapped her hands excitedly, her face beaming with smugness and delight. She said gleefully, "Hmph, she deserved it. I'm carrying Master's child, and she still dared to try and compete with me. Now, without her, my child and I can live peacefully." As she spoke, Xiao Lan leaned closer to Gao He.

A cold smile appeared on Gao He's lips. He spoke in a cold tone, "Dead is dead, no need for further explanation. The Ye family was so stubborn back then, but I still managed to uproot them."

He turned his head slightly, glancing out the window with cold indifference and disdain. He then turned his attention back to Xiao Lan, gently stroking her belly. A smile played on his lips as he echoed Xiao Lan's words, as if Ye Keke's death was a trivial matter that held no interest for him.

On the other side of the Gao residence, Fang Xiaobei had been imprisoned by Gao He for more than two months. She was pacing by the window, filled with worry and resentment, when suddenly, Xiao Zha nimbly slipped in through the crack in the door, jumped onto the table, and meowed anxiously at Fang Xiaobei: "Host, Ye Keke is dead. Her body is lying in a mass grave."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xiaobei's face turned deathly pale. She suddenly squatted down, grabbed Xiao Zha tightly with both hands, and said in a trembling voice, "Xiao Zha, quickly activate the remote vision function, quick!" Xiao Zha quickly activated his ability, and a phantom light and shadow appeared before his eyes, gradually focusing his vision on the mass grave.

Ye Keke was haphazardly wrapped in a tattered and filthy straw mat, surrounded by waist-high weeds swaying in the cold wind. Garbage and broken bones were scattered everywhere, emitting a nauseating stench. Her body was motionless, lifeless like a broken doll, her face covered in dark brown grime and dried blood, her hair disheveled like withered straw, tangled with dirt and grass clippings. The once beautiful clothes she wore were now tattered, hanging in shreds on her emaciated body. Bloodstains were visible on the straw mat, the glaring red appearing particularly gruesome in the dim environment.

Fang Xiaobei stared intently at the scene, the anger in her eyes gradually subsiding, replaced by a complex and unfathomable expression. Her eyes were slightly red, but a bitter, almost self-mocking smile curled at the corners of her lips. In her heart, she thought, "Ye Keke, you've finally experienced the pain I suffered in my previous life." In the past, she had been betrayed and framed by Ye Keke, tasting all the bitterness of life. Now, seeing her end up in such a miserable state, the feelings in her heart were indescribable.

But beneath these complex emotions, a subtle, almost imperceptible pity quietly spreads deep within my heart.

"Little scum, do you think Ye Keke deserved to die?" Fang Xiaobei frowned, staring intently at Little Scum, who was rolling around on the ground and whimpering, and asked.

The little creature stopped rolling, sat up, and looked at Fang Xiaobei with a serious expression. It slowly said, "Host, I am just a system spirit and don't particularly understand the complex emotions of humans. However, in this world, our primary task is to avenge the original female lead and find those mysterious totem fragments." After speaking, it nodded solemnly to indicate that what it said was true.

Hearing this, Fang Xiaobei nodded thoughtfully, then asked, "Did you sense any energy fluctuations from the totem fragments? This is crucial to whether we can successfully complete our mission." Her eyes were full of anticipation, hoping to get some useful information from Xiao Zha.

Little Zha blinked, then jumped up excitedly and shouted, "Host, after my careful investigation, I discovered that the little dog next to Xia Zhi actually has the energy reaction of a fragment of the Taotie totem!" As it spoke, it gestured wildly, as if it could already see success in sight.

Fang Xiaobei's eyes lit up upon hearing this, but then a hint of worry appeared on her face as she pressed on, "Then how can we obtain the energy of the totem fragment from this puppy? We can't just take the puppy away directly, can we?"

Xiao Zha scratched his head, thought for a moment, and then replied, "Host, judging from the current situation, obtaining the energy from the totem fragments probably won't be easy. Perhaps only by completing the task this world has given us and helping the original female lead win the title of Goddess of Cookery will we have a chance to obtain relevant clues and methods. So, we must go all out to achieve this goal!"

Ye Keke is an utterly despicable woman, but she has now received her due punishment and paid the price. However, the one who truly deserves our utmost hatred is Gao He; he is the source of all this evil. Thinking of this, Fang Xiaobei couldn't help but feel a surge of anger and said indignantly, "That Gao He is simply a demon! If it weren't for him, how could we have fallen into such a difficult situation!"

At this moment, Xiao Zha, who had been by his side, asked, "Host, now that things have developed to this point, do you have any specific plans for the future? Are you going to continue being trapped in Gao He's mansion?"

Fang Xiaobei rubbed her temples, replying with a helpless expression, "Sigh, I haven't figured out what to do next yet. I can only take it one step at a time. After all, the situation is complicated right now, and a slight misstep could lead to complete failure!" With that, Fang Xiaobei slowly walked to her desk, picked up a pen, pondered for a moment, and then began to write furiously. In no time, a neatly written letter appeared on the paper.

Fang Xiaobei carefully folded the letter and handed it to Xiao Zha, instructing him, "Xiao Zha, please deliver this letter to Xia Zhi and the others as soon as possible. Tell them that Ye Keke has passed away, and also give them an update on my situation here. Tell them not to act rashly, to remain calm, and to continue operating our Fangtian Pavilion according to the original plan. As long as Fangtian Pavilion can continue to operate normally, we still have a chance to turn things around." Xiao Zha nodded solemnly, took the letter, and quickly left the room, embarking on his delivery journey.