Sludge suction system

"What suggestions do you have? Feel free to speak up." Gong Nandou looked at Bai Pingping.

She paused slightly, her gaze sweeping over everyone. A night breeze blew in, causing the windowpanes to creak softly, adding to the tense atmosphere. Bai Pingping continued, "The Yun family is a prestigious clan in the White Bird Kingdom, and they have always maintained good relations with our Gong family. If we can join forces with the Yun family to fight against Wang Jing, our chances of victory might be greater. The Yun family's martial arts style combines both strength and gentleness, which complements our Gong family's 'Ten Thousand Birds Returning to Their Nest' sword manual perfectly. With both families working together, we can surely make Wang Jing wary."

Upon hearing this, Gong Nandou stroked his beard, nodded slightly, and a thoughtful look appeared in his eyes. Outside the window, the night was deep, dark clouds obscuring the starlight and moonlight, much like the gloomy crisis facing his family. He slowly said, "Pingping's words are not without merit; the Yun family's strength is indeed not to be underestimated. However, this alliance requires careful consideration. We must ensure that both sides' interests align, and coordinate our actions carefully. We cannot act rashly."

Gong Yu also clasped his hands and said, "Patriarch, I think Miss Bai's suggestion is feasible. The current situation is critical, and every bit of help we receive will increase our chances of survival. The Yun family has been on good terms with our Gong family for generations, and they probably don't want to see Wang Jing continue to do evil in the martial arts world. We might as well send someone to the Yun family first to express our intentions and sincerity, and to sound them out."

Gong Ze frowned and said with some worry, "I'm afraid that Wang Jing will take action beforehand after learning that we intend to unite with the Yun family, which would be detrimental to us." At this moment, the candlelight in the hall flickered a few times, as if disturbed by Gong Ze's words.

Bai Pingping quickly said, "Senior Gongze's concerns are not unreasonable, but time is of the essence, so we should be careful in our actions. We can secretly send a few trusted confidants to the Yun family first to avoid alerting them. Moreover, we should also speed up the defense deployment of our residence in case Wang Jing launches a sudden attack."

Gong Yao nodded gently and agreed, "Miss Bai's consideration is very thorough. I think we can also gather more information about Wang Jing while communicating with the Yun family, to understand his whereabouts and weaknesses, so that we can be more confident in fighting him."

Gong Nandou's gaze swept firmly across the crowd before he finally made his decision. He stood up, his tall figure appearing even more imposing in the dim candlelight, like an unyielding mountain: "Very well, let's do as Pingping says. We will immediately select a few clever and capable confidants to secretly travel to the Yun family to discuss a joint effort against the enemy. At the same time, everyone should perform their duties, strengthen the security of the mansion, and make every effort to prepare for Wang Jing's arrival. This matter concerns the life and death of the Gong family; we must go all out!"

The crowd responded in unison, their voices echoing through the hall with determination and courage. Bai Pingping gazed at their resolute expressions, silently praying that this alliance with the Yun family would succeed, stopping Wang Jing's evil deeds and restoring peace to the martial world. At that moment, the wind outside the window subsided, as if awaiting the final outcome of this battle between good and evil.

At this moment, Xia Mu, on the other side, also arrived at the Yun residence.

Dressed in a black, close-fitting outfit, Xia Mu stood tall and strode into the Yun family mansion with a hurried yet steady pace. Along the way, he took note of his surroundings. The flowers and plants in the courtyard were neatly trimmed, and the rockeries and ponds were scattered throughout, yet the atmosphere of danger lurking beneath the calm surface was hard to conceal.

Yun Luo, the head of the Yun family, was reviewing accounts in his study when he heard that Xia Mu was requesting an audience. He frowned slightly, put down the account book in his hand, and said, "Please let him in."

Xia Mu entered the study, clasped his hands in a respectful greeting, and said, "Patriarch Yun, it's been a long time. I am Xia Mu, and I have come today with important matters to discuss."

Yun Luo raised his hand to gesture for him to stand up, looked Xia Mu up and down, and asked, "Brother Xia, what brings you in such a hurry?"

Xia Mu's expression was solemn as he slowly said, "Patriarch Yun, a great demon has emerged in the martial world, named Wang Jing. This man is extremely cruel. In order to seize martial arts manuals, he has successively destroyed the Mu family and the Jin family. His actions are outrageous."

Upon hearing this, Yun Luo's expression changed. She leaned forward slightly, gripping the armrests of her chair tightly, and asked, "Is this true? Who is this Wang Jing?"

Xia Mu shook his head and continued, "His origins are still unclear, but the venomous snake technique he mastered is extremely insidious and powerful. The Mu family was massacred on the day he married Mu Wan, and the Jin family was not spared either. No one, young or old, survived. The entire mansion was a river of blood, a truly horrific sight."

At that moment, the sunlight outside the window was blocked by a dark cloud, and the indoor light suddenly dimmed, as if foreshadowing the sinister and terrifying nature of this crisis.

Xia Mu took a deep breath and said, "Patriarch Yun, I am worried that Wang Jing's next target will be the Yun family or the Gong family. After all, both families have prestige in the White Bird Kingdom and both possess martial arts manuals. I hope the Yun family can also take precautions as soon as possible to avoid suffering this undeserved disaster."

Yun Luo stood up and paced back and forth in the study. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Thank you for informing me, Warrior Xia. My Yun family will certainly be cautious. Wang Jing is so rampant; we cannot sit idly by and wait for our doom."

Xia Mu clasped his hands and said, "The Yun family patriarch is wise. I hope the Yun family will strengthen the defenses of the mansion and keep a close eye on any disturbances in the martial world."

Yun Luo nodded in agreement, "Of course, I'll make the arrangements right away. Thank you for your advice, Warrior Xia."

Xia Mu felt somewhat relieved, bowed again, and took his leave. Yun Luo watched his retreating figure, her eyes revealing determination and resolve. She turned around and gathered the family members to discuss specific measures to guard against Wang Jing. A tense preparation for battle quietly began in the Yun family, and the atmosphere in the entire mansion became heavy and serious, as if a storm was about to break.

Meanwhile, outside the Yun family mansion, Gong Nandou's trusted men had already arrived at full speed. The two horses galloped along, their manes flying in the wind and their hooves kicking up clouds of dust, before suddenly stopping in front of the Yun mansion gate with a neigh.

The leading confidant, dressed in a black, close-fitting outfit, moved with agility, dismounting swiftly and striding towards the gate of the Yun residence. He bowed to the gatekeeper, his expression urgent yet respectful, and said, "I am a confidant of Gong Nandou, the head of the Gong family. I have urgent business to discuss with the Yun family head. Please inform him that this matter concerns the safety of both families and is extremely urgent!"

Seeing his serious expression, the servant dared not neglect him and hurriedly ran inside to report. Yun Luo was discussing the recent changes in the martial world with several family elders when he heard that a trusted confidant of the Gong family was requesting an audience. He immediately sensed that it might be related to the villain Wang Jing and said, "Quickly, invite him in!"

The trusted aide strode into the hall, knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a respectful bow, and said, "Patriarch Yun, my Patriarch Gong has heard of Wang Jing's continued evil deeds and is worried about the safety of the Yun family. He has specially sent me to invite Patriarch Yun to the Gong family to discuss countermeasures. The situation in the martial world is critical, and my patriarch believes that our two families must join forces as soon as possible to resist Wang Jing's threat. Patriarch Gong has prepared everything at home and is just waiting for Patriarch Yun's arrival to discuss important matters."

Yun Luo stood up, her gaze resolute, and said, "Go back and tell Patriarch Gong that I will set off for the Gong family immediately. This Wang Jing is wreaking havoc on the martial world, and our Yun family will not stand idly by. We will certainly join hands with the Gong family to fight against this villain!"

Upon hearing this, the confidant was overjoyed, bowed again, and took his leave. Yun Luo turned to the elders and said, "Gentlemen, I will now proceed to the Gong family. In the meantime, strengthen the security of the mansion and closely monitor the movements of the martial world. If there is any disturbance, send someone to report immediately."

The elders nodded in agreement. Yun Luo, accompanied by several capable guards, quickly prepared their horses and galloped towards the Gong family. The rapid clatter of hooves echoed along the way, the dust swirling behind them lingering, as if testifying to the urgency and crucial nature of the upcoming meeting. Meanwhile, dark clouds gathered in the sky, seemingly foreshadowing an even more intense storm brewing in the martial world, the eye of which was none other than the infamous Wang Jing.