The moment the veteran foodie Si Ye opened her eyes, she discovered she'd become an evil witch in a Western fantasy world. A black potion was bubbling away in her room, thick and foul-smelling, with vengeful spirits practically rising from it. Outside, a mob of pursuers shouted threats, ready to arrest and behead her.
With death staring her in the face, she panicked and grabbed the black potion ingredients beside her.
Poisonous, eight-spined red corpse fruit? Looks like star anise. In the pot!
Dried yellow-scaled lizard powder? Looks like cumin. In the pot!
Demonic sound mushrooms, fire serpent eggs, thunder ox tripe, snow goose intestines... In the pot, all of it!
The pursuers burst through the door. "Wicked witch, your identity has been exposed. That bubbling black potion is proof of your crimes. Surrender now, or... Wait, what's that amazing smell?"
Si Ye, a pure-hearted and kindhearted citizen of the Western fantasy world, stepped aside to reveal the black potion, transformed beyond recognition, and smiled as she invited them in. "Want some hot pot?"
Theme: Understanding and tolerance can help us build peace together.
