Sludge suction system

At dawn, the first rays of golden sunlight, like a sharp sword, pierced the curtain of night, filtering through the cracks in the window and gently falling upon Bai Pingping's fair, jade-like face. Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, like butterfly wings startled by the sunlight, before she slowly opened her beautiful eyes, still tinged with sleepiness.

Bai Pingping suddenly sat up, rubbed her eyes vigorously to wake herself up, and muttered, "Oh dear, I can't forget today's important business!" With that, she quickly got out of bed and began packing her bags.

In no time, everything was ready. Bai Pingping walked to the mirror and carefully examined herself. Suddenly, she frowned slightly, as if she sensed something was amiss. After a moment of thought, she exclaimed, "That's right! I'm going on a trip this time, how can I run around in women's clothing? It'll be too easy to expose myself! No, no, I have to change into men's clothing!"

Thinking of this, Bai Pingping immediately turned and rushed to the wardrobe, rummaging through the drawers and cabinets to find suitable clothes. After some effort, she finally found a set of light blue men's clothing. She eagerly put it on, then tidied her hair and collar in front of the mirror.

In an instant, the delicate and charming young woman vanished, replaced by a dashing and handsome young man. He had striking features, a face like jade, and a confident smile; he exuded a unique charm. Looking at herself in the mirror, Bai Pingping couldn't help but laugh smugly: "Hehe, whose young man is this? So dashing! If I were a woman, I probably wouldn't be able to resist wanting to marry this charming fellow! Haha, haha..."

Just then, Xiao Zha, who had been quietly staying in the corner, couldn't stand it any longer and couldn't help but complain, "Host, can you please stop being so narcissistic? It's unbearable!" However, Bai Pingping, who was immersed in self-admiration, didn't take his words seriously at all, and instead retorted, "Hmph, what do you know? This girl is just naturally beautiful and can't hide it! Okay, okay, stop nagging, let's hurry up and find Xia Mu to meet up, and then say goodbye to Father. I've been waiting for this for ages, and finally I can step out of this newbie village and venture into the world, haha, haha..."

Bai Pingping was extremely excited, her face beaming with uncontrollable joy, as if she could already see the wonderful world outside, full of unknowns and challenges, beckoning to her. Meanwhile, Xiao Zha shook his head helplessly, muttering to himself, "Sigh, it seems the host has done too many strategy missions; her brain has become dull."

At this moment, because it obtained the fragment of the giant fish totem from the previous world, Xiao Zha can begin to change its form and can detach itself from the host's brain. However, outsiders cannot see Xiao Zha. Xiao Zha is currently still a ball of light and has no physical form. It still hopes that the host can complete the mission of this world as soon as possible so that it can have its own body.

"Xia Mu, let's hurry and say goodbye to my father!" Bai Pingping said to Xia Mu, who had been waiting outside the door for a long time.

Bai Yan was already waiting for them at the valley exit. Seeing Bai Pingping and Xia Mu walking towards the exit, she waved excitedly and shouted, "I'm here!"

Bai Pingping grabbed Xia Mu's hand and ran quickly toward Bai Yan. "Father, Xia Mu and I are about to leave the valley to travel. Please don't worry, we'll be back soon."

"Xia Mu, you must take good care of your sister Pingping. When you two are out and about, you must be careful and not easily provoke people from the martial arts world," Bai Yan said with concern.

"Understood, Valley Master, I will take good care of Sister Pingping." Xia Mu looked at Bai Pingping gently.

"Father, Xia Mu and I are leaving the valley now. You must take good care of yourself and don't drink too much wine. When I come back, I'll bring you more good wine from outside." Bai Pingping turned back reluctantly and called out to Bai Yan.

Bai Pingping and Xia Mu, dressed in neat men's clothing, walked side by side along the winding mountain path, slowly emerging from the mysterious and secluded White Bird Valley. As soon as they stepped out of the valley, the scorching sun poured down without reservation, and they subconsciously raised their hands to shield their eyes, their eyes filled with curiosity and longing for the world outside the valley.

Looking back into the valley, the lush vegetation rustled in the breeze, as if whispering a reluctant farewell; lively birds hopped and sang on the branches, their clear voices like a melody of longing. In the distance, rolling mountains were shrouded in mist, like a veil, enveloping that mysterious land that held countless rare herbs and precious memories, making it as tranquil and beautiful as a paradise on earth.

Before them, a wide and unknown road stretched into the distance. On either side, towering trees with lush foliage intertwined, sunlight filtering through the layers of leaves, casting dappled patterns of light and shadow like scattered gold leaf, creating a dreamlike scene. Wildflowers dotted the roadside grass, swaying gently in the breeze, as if nodding in greeting to the two travelers about to embark on their journey.

Bai Pingping raised her head and took a deep breath of the fresh air outside the valley. The air was filled with the scent of earth, grass, and sunshine, which made her lips curl into a confident and expectant smile. She glanced at Xia Mu, her gaze firm and bright, sparkling with longing for the unknown journey and determination to explore the true meaning of medicine.

Xia Mu straightened his clothes, looked back at the familiar valley, a hint of longing in his eyes, but more so a fervent yearning for the vast world outside and an eager excitement. He tightened his grip on the sword at his waist, as if declaring his courage to face the challenge.

A gentle breeze stirred their hair and clothes. They exchanged a smile, then, as if by unspoken agreement, turned and walked with firm, powerful strides toward the world beyond the valley. Their figures gradually blended into the dappled light and shadow of the path, leaving only a trail of footprints, some deep, some shallow, silently telling the story of their departure from past comforts and their courageous step into the unknown, foreshadowing a legendary journey about to unfold beneath their feet.

"I wonder what the outside world is like. I'm really looking forward to it. Xia Mu, what about you?" Bai Pingping asked Xia Mu as she walked along the road.

"Wherever Sister Pingping is, that's where I'll go. My world revolves around Sister Pingping." Xia Mu smiled brightly as she looked at Bai Pingping.

Bai Pingping was taken aback by the sudden confession. A faint blush rose on her cheeks, and she shyly turned her head away, refusing to look at Xia Mu.

I thought to myself, this little puppy is so good at flirting, who can resist him!

To my surprise, as soon as I reached a grove of trees, I found an old man, weakly leaning against a tree. His hair was disheveled like withered grass, scattered haphazardly across his forehead and shoulders, a few strands of white hair standing out starkly in the dim sunlight. His face was sallow and tinged with a deathly gray, his cheeks deeply sunken, his cheekbones high, and wrinkles crisscrossing his face like ravines, each one seemingly telling a story of the torment of illness.

His eyes were cloudy and lifeless, yet filled with a desperate will to survive. His lips were cracked and chapped, trembling slightly. He weakly stretched out a thin, bony hand to Bai Pingping and Xia Mu, who were passing by. The veins on his hand bulged, making it look like a withered twig, and dirt was embedded in his fingernails. His clothes were tattered and torn in many places, emitting a sour and rotten smell. The patches were layered on top of each other, making it almost impossible to tell their original color.

His body trembled uncontrollably as he leaned weakly against the tree trunk. Each breath was accompanied by heavy gasps and painful coughs. He seemed to have been drained of all life, and with his last ounce of strength, he pleaded in a hoarse, feeble voice, "Save me, save...save..."