Sludge suction system

Ruan Quan's consciousness churned in chaos, the dreamlike light and shadow of the Spirit Deer World receding rapidly like a tide. When she regained clarity, a strong sense of dizziness struck, almost causing her to lose her balance. A faint, strange fragrance lingered around her nose, and light filtered softly through the carved window lattice, illuminating the room.

"Where is this?" Ruan Quan murmured to herself, but the voice that came out startled her instantly, sounding so unfamiliar as if it came from someone else. Immediately afterward, the original owner Sang Yu's memories flooded into her mind like a raging torrent.

Only then did she realize that she had possessed the body of Sang Yu, the daughter of Sang Xuan, the head of a jade family in Luodu Kingdom. Sang Yu came from a wealthy family, and the Sang family was renowned in the jade industry. Inside the room, exquisite jade ornaments were arranged in a pleasing manner, and the walls were adorned with murals carved from top-grade mutton-fat jade, their warm luster exuding a unique charm. The floor was paved with rare black jade tiles, cool to the touch, each piece priceless.

However, despite his seemingly glamorous life, Sang Yu's fate was actually fraught with hardship. Sang Xuan had no children of his own, but took Tan Ge as his apprentice and adopted son. As a leading figure in the jade industry, Sang Xuan's jade-identifying skills were unparalleled. He imparted all his knowledge to Tan Ge, except for one unique technique—the method of nourishing blood jade—which he kept secret. Legend has it that blood jade can bring the dead back to life and possesses spiritual power. Tan Ge, harboring ulterior motives, schemed to obtain this technique and relentlessly pursued Sang Yu. Unaware of the truth, Sang Yu threatened her father with her life, ultimately forcing Sang Xuan to reluctantly hand over the secret manual for nourishing blood jade.

Unexpectedly, Tan Ge discovered that refining the top-grade Blood Jade required nourishment from the heart's blood of a superior virgin every day. On their wedding night, his true colors were revealed; instead of consummating the marriage with Sang Yu, he cruelly imprisoned her, repeatedly cutting open her chest to extract her heart's blood. In the end, Sang Yu's life essence was drained by the Blood Jade, and she died filled with resentment.

Just as Ruan Quan was immersed in this tragic memory, his anger finding no outlet, a phantom figure slowly emerged—it was Sang Yu. Sang Yu had now transformed into the vessel of the dragon turtle totem fragment, her form ethereal, her eyes filled with pain and resentment: "Since you've taken over my body, I ask you for one thing. Avenge me. Once you've personally killed Tan Ge, this dragon turtle totem fragment will be yours." Her voice was low and filled with endless resentment. Ruan Quan took a deep breath, his expression solemn, and nodded heavily: "Rest assured, I will not rest until this revenge is achieved."

Just then, a streak of light flashed, and a child of about seven or eight years old appeared out of thin air. This was Xiao Zha, formerly a system, who had absorbed the energy of totem fragments from the previous five worlds and been repaired by the spiritual power of the Spirit Deer Kingdom, and had now successfully transformed into human form. Xiao Zha wore a bright smile, and his childish voice rang out, "Sister, I'm here to help you!" With that, he waved his little hand, and a glimmer of light entered Ruan Quan's eyes. "This is the X-ray vision. In this Luo Du Kingdom, where jade is revered, with it, identifying jade becomes a piece of cake," Xiao Zha proudly explained.

Ruan Quan's heart skipped a beat; this skill had come at just the right time. Just then, a commotion arose outside. It turned out that Sang Xuan was about to lead Tange into the mansion. This was the beginning of all the tragedy, and now that Ruan Quan had arrived, she was determined to rewrite this predetermined tragic fate. She straightened her clothes, a resolute glint in her eyes, and strode confidently towards the main hall, secretly plotting to make Tange pay a terrible price for his evil deeds, ensuring that the tragedy would never be repeated.

Sunlight streamed through the tall, imposing, and ornately decorated vermilion gates of the Sang residence, casting golden beams that shimmered against the pair of white marble lions standing before it. Inside, lanterns and colorful decorations adorned the walls, and red silk ribbons draped from the eaves, swaying gently in the breeze, creating a festive atmosphere. Today was the momentous day of Sang Xuan's adoption of Tange as his godson, and the entire Sang household was bustling with activity.

Sang Xuan was dressed in a long black robe embroidered with lifelike auspicious dragon patterns in gold thread, and a white jade belt tied around his waist. The warm jade color made him look even more extraordinary. His face was kind, and his eyes revealed the love and dignity of an elder. He stood in the center of the spacious main hall of the mansion, waiting for Tan Ge's arrival.

With a series of light yet slightly hesitant footsteps, Tan Ge appeared in everyone's sight. He wore a brand-new blue cloth shirt; although the fabric was ordinary, it was washed clean and tailored well, further accentuating his tall and straight figure. He had a handsome face, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, but his eyes revealed a restrained shrewdness and desire.

When Tan Ge entered the hall, he first respectfully bowed deeply to Sang Xuan, kneeling on both knees, prostrating himself with his hands on the ground, and lightly touching his forehead to the ground: "Father above, please accept my bow." His voice was firm and powerful, echoing in the spacious main hall.

With a smile on his face, Sang Xuan quickly stepped forward to help Tan Ge up, holding his arms tightly with both hands, his eyes full of relief: "Good child, from now on, you are a member of the Sang family. Don't be reserved in this mansion."

Then, Sang Xuan turned around, picked up an exquisite wooden box from a nearby table, and slowly opened it. Inside was a jade pendant, its surface smooth and lustrous, engraved with the Sang family crest. The delicate texture shimmered with a soft sheen in the sunlight. He picked up the pendant and gently hung it around Tan Ge's waist, saying earnestly, "This is a token of my Sang family. I entrust it to you today, hoping that you will uphold the Sang family's precepts, continuously delve into the art of jade, and carry forward the reputation of my Sang family."

Tan Ge lowered his head slightly, looking at the jade pendant at his waist, a hint of barely perceptible excitement flashing in his eyes. He bowed deeply to Sang Xuan again: "Father, rest assured, your son will certainly live up to your expectations."

Just as Sang Xuan was happily hanging the jade pendant on Tan Ge's waist, and congratulations were pouring in from all around, a clear voice suddenly rang out: "Wait!"

Everyone turned to look at the sound and saw Sang Yu walking out of the inner hall with light yet dignified steps. She wore a moon-white silk dress, the hem embroidered with delicate orchids that swayed gently with her movements, like a blooming flower in spring. Her face was beautiful, with a lively yet stubborn look in her eyes, but now her brows were tightly furrowed, and her eyes were full of vigilance and suspicion.

Beside her, Xiao Zha transformed into a clever little pageboy, dressed in a dark blue short jacket, with a neat headband tied around his head. His big eyes darted around, revealing a shrewdness. He followed closely behind Sang Yu, his hands behind his back, looking confident and composed.

Sang Yu walked straight into the hall, looked directly at Sang Xuan without fear, and then turned her gaze to Tan Ge. Her voice was clear but firm, leaving no room for doubt: "Father, this person's origins are unknown. How can you so easily accept him as your adopted son?"

Sang Xuan was slightly taken aback, and the smile on his face instantly froze. He hadn't expected his daughter to suddenly interfere, and he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He quickly explained, "Yu'er, stop fooling around. I have observed this child, Tange, for a long time. He is of pure character and has an extremely high talent for jade identification. If I take him as my godson, he will definitely be able to help the Sang family in the future."

At this moment, Xiao Zha peeked out from behind Sang Yu, speaking in a childish yet clear voice, "Master, you can know a person's face but not their heart. This Tan Ge suddenly appeared, and his behavior in everything is too perfect, which inevitably arouses suspicion. What if he has ulterior motives and enters the Sang residence? Wouldn't that be like raising a tiger to cause trouble?" As soon as Xiao Zha finished speaking, everyone looked at each other in surprise. The originally lively and festive atmosphere suddenly became somewhat tense, and everyone's eyes darted back and forth between Sang Yu, Xiao Zha, Sang Xuan, and Tan Ge.

Tan Ge's expression changed slightly, but he quickly regained his gentle and humble demeanor. He stepped forward, bowed slightly, and said sincerely, "Miss, little page, I have absolutely no ill intentions towards the Sang family. I have been orphaned since childhood and have been obsessed with the way of jade. To be appreciated by the master is a blessing I have accumulated over several lifetimes. How could I do anything to harm the Sang family?" As he spoke, a tear welled up in his eyes, making him look pitiful.