Sludge suction system

Standing at the entrance of the clinic, Bai Pingping watched the flood of patients and their families arrive, her eyes filled with worry. However, the composure and perseverance honed through years of medical practice quickly calmed her down, and she resolutely took on the responsibility of saving the entire city. While methodically directing her assistants to carry out the rescue operation and precisely categorizing and arranging patients according to the severity of their conditions, she pondered the root cause of the epidemic.

After settling the patient in, she decisively summoned Xia Mu and said gravely, "Xia Mu, this epidemic is raging fiercely, and the situation is extremely critical. We must take a two-pronged approach. You must immediately go into the city to investigate the cause of the disease, leaving no stone unturned, especially regarding the supply of water and food. I will do my utmost to develop an antidote; it is our only hope to save the entire city." Xia Mu nodded solemnly, his eyes filled with determination and resolve, and quickly turned and disappeared into the chaotic city, beginning his arduous investigation.

Bai Pingping turned her attention to the intense and arduous task of developing the antidote. The antidote she was developing was called "Resurrection Drink," and the medicinal herbs required for its formula were not only scarce, but their harvesting was also fraught with danger. Several key herbs grew deep within the mysterious and treacherous Cloud Mist Mountains outside the city. There, the mountains were high and the forests dense, the roads rugged and difficult to traverse, and wild beasts frequently roamed; a slight misstep could mean certain death.

Bai Pingping stood at the entrance to the Cloud and Mist Mountains, before her stretched a lush, endless, mysterious forest. Tall, dense trees blocked out the sun, allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through the layers of foliage. A light mist hung in the air, like a veil, adding to the mountain's ethereal and mysterious atmosphere. The surroundings were eerily quiet, occasionally broken only by the calls of unknown birds echoing through the valleys, further enhancing the serene atmosphere.

She took a deep breath, tightened the bamboo basket on her back, picked up the hoe, and resolutely stepped into the unknown and dangerous mountains and forests.

As soon as she entered the mountains, the dense vegetation enveloped her like a green ocean. Thick layers of decaying leaves piled up underfoot, exuding a damp, rotten smell; each step felt soft and yielding, as if she would sink into them. Thorns and bushes intertwined, almost completely obscuring the path ahead, their sharp thorns gleaming coldly in the dim light. Bai Pingping carefully pushed aside the thorns, each step extremely difficult. The sharp thorns constantly snagged her clothes, tearing her skin, drawing small drops of blood, but she simply tended to her wounds and continued onward.

As she ventured deeper into the mountains, the path became increasingly rugged and difficult. The steep slopes were extremely sloping, and the loose soil and rocks posed a constant risk of slipping. She used both hands and feet, gripping tightly onto vines and branches for leverage as she climbed. The surroundings grew increasingly quiet; she could only hear her heavy breathing and the sound of sweat dripping down her face. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves, as if whispering the secrets of the forest.

The roars of wild beasts echoed through the mountains and forests, reverberating through the valleys and sending chills down one's spine. Once, Bai Pingping heard a deep growl. Turning around, she saw a massive black bear slowly emerging from the bushes, its eyes gleaming with ferocity. Its fur shimmered in the dappled sunlight filtering through the leaves, and its powerful limbs pounded the ground with a dull thud. Bai Pingping's heart skipped a beat, her body tensing instantly, but she knew she couldn't panic. She quietly glanced around, searching for a place to hide, and spotted a small cave not far away. She slowly retreated, trying not to attract the bear's attention, and then slipped into the cave. The bear lingered nearby for a while, but ultimately didn't notice her, turned, and left. Bai Pingping breathed a sigh of relief and continued on her way.

After a long and arduous journey, Bai Pingping finally found some of the precious medicinal herbs. However, the most crucial one, the "Lingxu Grass," grew on a sheer cliff. Standing at the bottom of the cliff, she looked up and saw the towering cliff reaching into the clouds, with only a few sparse plants stubbornly growing on the almost vertical rock face. The top of the cliff was shrouded in mist, obscuring its entirety, and the surrounding air seemed to have thinned. She carefully observed the cliff face, found some protrusions and cracks that could be climbed, and then began to carefully climb upwards. Below her was a bottomless abyss, the valley filled with thick fog, like a bottomless black hole. With each step, rocks would loosen and slide down, making a chilling sound that echoed through the valley. Her hands gripped the cracks tightly, her fingers bleeding from the friction, but she endured the excruciating pain and moved upwards step by step. Just as she was about to reach the "Spirit Void Grass," a mountain eagle suddenly swooped down from the sky and attacked her. It spread its enormous wings, its sharp talons gleaming coldly in the sunlight, its pointed beak aimed directly at Bai Pingping. Terrified, Bai Pingping had to free one hand to wave it away, her body swaying violently. In the nick of time, she mustered all her strength to steady herself, quickly plucking the "Spirit Void Grass," but her own arm was also cut by the rocks, bleeding profusely.

Exhausted and wounded, Bai Pingping carried precious medicinal herbs as she struggled out of the Cloud Mist Mountains.

Exhausted and wounded, Bai Pingping returned to the clinic. But this was only the first step in a long journey; the subsequent processing of medicinal herbs was equally challenging. One herb required a special process of nine steamings and nine sun-dryings, where precise control of the heat and time was crucial; the slightest error would significantly reduce its efficacy. Bai Pingping stood by the stove, intently controlling the heat, her eyes fixed on the medicine pot, oblivious to the sweat soaking her clothes. After numerous attempts and adjustments, she finally succeeded in processing the herbs to a suitable standard.

Once the medicinal herbs were prepared, the next step was to precisely proportion them. This required immense focus and patience. Bai Pingping, with her rich experience and dedication to medicine, tried again and again, constantly adjusting the ratios. With each experiment, she was filled with hope, yet after each failure, she quickly learned from her mistakes and started again.

However, a crucial problem arose: they didn't know what kind of poison the people were suffering from. Without a clear understanding of the poison's properties, the prescriptions they prepared were always just a little lacking, unable to completely neutralize the toxicity. This greatly worried Bai Pingping.

"Xiao Zha, quickly check on Xia Mu. How is he doing? Have they found out the cause of his illness?" Bai Pingping began to summon Xiao Zha.

"Host, I'm here. I'm activating a remote view for you to see Xia Mu's actions." After saying that, the view switched, and Xia Mu's figure appeared.