Farmer Girl Reborn: I Play the Pig and Eat the Tiger in the World of Immortal Cultivation

Yan Yue suddenly sat up from the straw mat, her heart pounding. The rough mat hurt her back, and a faint musty smell lingered at the tip of her nose. It was nothing like the dark, bloody prison cell she remembered. She was reborn! This incredible fact was hard for her to digest. Just a moment ago, she had been tortured to death by a gang of supernatural beings, and now she was back in this remote and backward mountain village. A strong sense of unease washed over her. She had to uncover the secret behind her rebirth, and... revenge!

Memories of her past life flooded back, and she recalled the mysterious ancient cave. Legend has it that the cave contained countless rare treasures, making it a haven for cultivators. Now that she'd returned to this world, she must seize every opportunity to improve her strength, and the ancient cave was the first step in her plan. Before her capture by the organization, she had reached the Nascent Soul stage, but now she'd reverted to the early stages of Qi Refining. This stark difference weighed heavily on her. She understood the importance of playing dumb and stalking the tiger, and she must cultivate in secrecy, never letting anyone discover the secret of her rebirth or her true strength.

Yan Yue stood up calmly and used the excuse of going to the back hill to collect herbs to avoid Granny Li's nagging concern. Granny Li was a famous "wise man" in the village, who always liked to talk about mysterious prophecies. Naturally, she couldn't let her know about Yan Yue's rebirth.

"Yue girl, come back soon! The mountains are abuzz lately!" Granny Li's voice rang out from afar. Yan Yue paused, then quickened her pace. She knew what Granny Li was referring to—recent reports of strange beasts roaming the village, warning villagers to be careful. But Yan Yue knew in her heart that those so-called "beasts" were likely low-level demonic beasts.

The path leading to the ancient cave was winding and overgrown with weeds. Yan Yue carefully pushed aside the thorns that blocked her path, mentally formulating her plans for once inside. She needed to quickly find suitable cultivation resources and strive to regain her former strength.

Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps broke the tranquility of the forest. A tall figure rushed out from the woods, holding a bloody hunting knife in his hand.

"Wild boar! Don't run!" The person who came was Wang Er, the hunter in the village. He had a loud voice and his roar made the leaves rustle.

Yan Yue thought to herself, "Oh no!" and quickly dodged behind a large tree. Wang Er's reckless actions might cause unnecessary trouble. If they alerted the monsters near the ancient cave, her plan would be ruined.

Wang Er chased the prey, not noticing Yan Yue hiding behind a tree. He shouted loudly as he ran, startling a flock of birds. Seeing that Wang Er was about to run towards the ancient cave, Yan Yue became anxious and was about to show up to stop him, but suddenly heard a low roar coming from the depths of the ancient cave... Wang Er stopped abruptly, and the hunting knife in his hand fell to the ground with a crisp sound. He slowly turned his head and looked in the direction of the ancient cave, with a look of horror on his face... "That...that is..." "That...that is..." Wang Er's voice trembled, and he pointed in the direction of the ancient cave entrance, his face pale. Following his gaze, Yan Yue also saw a shocking scene.

A pitch-black beast, resembling a leopard, yet several times larger, slowly emerged from the ancient cave. It exuded a suffocating aura of pressure, its crimson eyes fixed intently on Wang Er as it let out a deep growl, as if pouncing and tearing him to pieces in the next second.

The aura of this demon beast is at least at the Foundation Establishment stage! Yan Yue's heart sank. It seemed that this ancient cave was more dangerous than she had imagined.

Wang Er was so frightened that his legs went limp and he collapsed to the ground. The hunting knife in his hand had long since disappeared. He stepped back trembling, muttering to himself: "Monster...monster..."

Yan Yue knew that if she allowed the demon beast to leave the ancient cave, the nearby villagers would be in danger. However, her current strength was not enough to fight against a demon beast in the Foundation Establishment stage. She had to find a way to lure it back to the ancient cave!

Yan Yue's thoughts raced as she looked in the direction of the wild boar Wang Er had just been chasing. A bold idea formed in her mind.

She held her breath, quietly picked up a few stones, and threw them in the direction the wild boar had disappeared. The stones fell to the ground, making a subtle sound that was particularly clear in the silent forest.

The black panther monster seemed to be attracted by the sound, and its scarlet eyes turned towards the direction where the stone fell. It hesitated for a moment, but finally gave up on Wang Er in front of it and chased in the direction of the sound.

Seeing the black panther monster leave, Wang Er finally breathed a sigh of relief and collapsed to the ground, feeling powerless. He looked at Yan Yue in shock, his eyes filled with gratitude: "Yue... Yue girl, thank you... thank you for saving me..."

Yan Yue nodded calmly without saying anything. She didn't have time to pay attention to Wang Er. She had to take advantage of the opportunity when the black panther monster left and enter the ancient cave.

She quickly walked to the entrance of the ancient cave, and a strong spiritual energy rushed towards her, which lifted her spirits. This ancient cave was indeed a treasure land for cultivation!

Looking around, the entrance to the ancient cave was obscured by dense vines. Without careful observation, it would be difficult to discover that there was a hidden world here. Yan Yue pushed aside the vines and carefully walked into the ancient cave.

The cave was pitch black, and one couldn't see one's hand in front of one's face. Yan Yue channeled the weak spiritual power within him, and a small flame ignited at his fingertips, illuminating the path ahead.

The ancient cave was deeper than she had imagined, winding and twisting, leading to nowhere. The air was filled with a damp smell, mixed with the faint fragrance of herbs.

Yan Yue took a deep breath, feeling the rich spiritual energy around her. An inexplicable excitement welled up in her heart. Qi Refining, Foundation Building, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Spiritual Transformation... In her previous life, she had endured countless hardships to reach the Nascent Soul stage, only to end up tragically killed by a mafia organization. In this life, she was determined to return to the pinnacle, and even surpass her past!

She clenched her fists, gazed determinedly into the depths of the ancient cave, and took a step forward... From deep within, the faint sound of flowing water mingled with the low hum of some unknown creature, adding a touch of eeriness to the already mysterious cave... Yan Yue slowly opened her eyes. What she saw was not the magnificent palace she remembered, nor the eerie base of a supernatural organization, but a strange yet familiar village. The fragrance of the earth, the crowing of chickens and the barking of dogs, all reminded her that she was reborn. Reborn? Why? She clearly remembered being besieged by a gang of supernatural beings and eventually dying of exhaustion. Why would she return to this village, long forgotten in her memory? Questions flooded her mind, but she found no answers.

A familiar warmth flowed through her body, and memories of her past life's cultivation surged forth like a spring. This was her golden finger! Yan Yue's heart surged with joy, but then a heavy feeling returned. She knew that in this world of immortal cultivation, where the strong prey on the weak, only with immense strength could she protect herself and exact revenge! She had to improve her strength as quickly as possible!

The ancient cave outside the village, rumored to be haunted, was a place of abundant spiritual energy in her memory. Perhaps it was the starting point for her resurgence. Yan Yue stood up and walked towards the cave. In her previous life, she had endured countless hardships to reach the Nascent Soul stage, but now she had to start all over again. She clenched her fists, her gaze determined. In this life, she would return to the peak, even surpass her previous life!

Arriving near the ancient cave, Yan Yue sensed the rich spiritual energy surrounding her, even more abundant than she remembered. This made her even more certain that the cave must contain precious cultivation resources. Taking a deep breath, she recalled the hierarchy of the cultivation world. The Qi Refining Stage was only the entry point, and only the Foundation Establishment Stage could be considered a true cultivator. And yet, she hadn't even reached the Qi Refining Stage yet.

Just as Yan Yue was about to enter the ancient cave, a deep roar erupted from within, carrying a chilling sense of pressure. Yan Yue's heart trembled, and he paused. This roar was definitely not that of an ordinary beast! Could there be some dangerous monster hiding in this ancient cave?

She approached the cave entrance cautiously, parting the dense vines and trying to peer inside. It was pitch black, pitch dark, with only the intermittent, unsettling growls that echoed like the whispers of a demon from the depths of hell.

After a moment's hesitation, Yan Yue pulled a night-shining pearl from her waist. Its soft light instantly dispelled the darkness at the cave entrance. By the pearl's radiance, she saw the winding passages within, leading nowhere. The air was filled with a damp aroma, mingled with the faint scent of herbs and a faint hint of blood.

The smell of blood? Yan Yue's heart sank. It seemed this ancient cave wasn't a safe place. Her past life memories told her that powerful monsters and spiritual plants often brought danger. But she had to take the risk!

From her past life memories, Yan Yue knew that within this ancient cave grew a magical herb called "Ninglu Grass," a rare treasure for cultivators in the Qi Refining Stage. If she could obtain the Ninglu Grass, she would be able to rapidly improve her cultivation and embark on a path of revenge.

She held her breath, clenched the night-shining pearl in her hand, and walked step by step into the ancient cave. The cave was silent, with only the sound of her footsteps and heartbeat echoing. The deeper she went, the stronger the smell of blood became, making Yan Yue's heart rise.

Suddenly, a chilling wind blew from the depths of the cave, sending a chill through Yan Yue. She felt something watching her from the darkness... "Who... who's there?" Yan Yue whispered, forcing herself to remain calm. All she heard in response was heavier breathing and a chilling growl...

Fear coiled around Yan Yue's heart like a vine, nearly suffocating her. But she bit her lower lip and forced herself to calm down. Her past life's experience taught her that fear only made her more vulnerable, making her a target. She took a deep breath, suppressed her fear, and recalled her past life's exploration of the ancient cave.

She vaguely remembered the faintly fluorescent glow of Condensed Dew Grass growing deep within the cave. It was the target of her quest. Condensed Dew Grass, rich in spiritual energy, was a treasure for cultivators in the Qi Refining Stage, a means of rapidly advancing their cultivation. Only by rapidly increasing her strength could she gain a foothold in this perilous world of cultivation and ultimately exact revenge on the underworld supernatural organization.

At this thought, a glimmer of determination flashed in Yan Yue's eyes. She gripped the night-shining pearl tightly in her hand and resolutely stepped into the depths of the ancient cave. The cave was even darker and damper. The light from the night-shining pearl could only illuminate a small area around it, while the area beyond was still shrouded in a mysterious darkness.

Yan Yue cautiously groped her way forward, slippery mud and gravel beneath her feet, taking every step with extreme caution. The cave twisted and turned, seemingly endless, and the air was filled with a strong smell of earth and the nauseating smell of blood, which made her almost nauseous.

Suddenly, a gust of fishy wind blew in her face, accompanied by a low roar. Yan Yue's heart skipped a beat. She instinctively stepped back, and the light from the night pearl flickered, illuminating a massive black shadow in front of her. The shadow, crouching on the ground, was enormous, its scarlet eyes flashing a chilling light in the darkness.

"Monster!" Yan Yue's heart sank, and she clenched the Night Pearl in her hand. The monster's aura was even stronger than she had expected. It might have reached the late stage of Qi Refining, or even higher! With her current strength, she was no match for it.

She held her breath, trying not to make any noise, and slowly backed away, hoping to avoid the monster. However, the monster seemed to have noticed her presence, staring at her with its scarlet eyes, and let out a low roar before slowly standing up.

Its massive body almost filled the entire cave passage, its sharp claws scraping the ground with a piercing sound as it advanced towards Yan Yue. Yan Yue's heartbeat grew faster and faster, nearly leaping out of her chest. She knew she had been targeted by the beast and could not escape.

At this critical moment, Yan Yue suddenly felt a slight vibration behind her. She subconsciously looked back and saw a crack appearing on the cave wall! The crack grew larger and larger, eventually forming a narrow passage.

"Could it be..." Yan Yue's heart stirred, and he remembered another rumor about the ancient cave from his previous life. It was said that this ancient cave had another secret world, a hidden passage leading to a secret realm. Could this gap be the entrance to the secret realm?

"Roar!" The monster's roar echoed again, interrupting Yan Yue's thoughts. It had already approached her, its bloody mouth wide open, revealing sharp fangs, ready to devour her. Faced with life and death, Yan Yue didn't have time to think twice and leaped into the narrow passage... "Wait! What's that sound?" A rough voice rang out from outside the passage...