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

Deep in the woods, the silence was eerie. Yan Yue looked around. Moonlight filtered through the branches, casting mottled shadows on the ground, dancing like ghosts. The eerie whispers echoed again, as if coming from all directions, sending a chill down his spine. "You... shouldn't have come here..."

Yan Yue gripped the stick tightly in her hand and watched her surroundings vigilantly. She knew that the owner of the voice must be nearby, hiding in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to strike. She took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. "Playing tricks!" she shouted. "I know you're here. Show yourself if you have the guts!"

She was met with a sinister laugh. Then, a tall figure emerged from the depths of the woods. He was dressed in black, his face covered by a hideous mask, revealing only a pair of sinister eyes that flashed with a chilling light. This man was Black Wind, the leader of the mysterious power.

"Little girl, you are very brave," Heifeng's voice was hoarse and low, "You actually dared to chase here." Behind him, there were several people who were also wearing black clothes and masks, all of them looked ferocious and murderous.

Yan Yue's heart sank. She knew she was in real danger. These were clearly not ordinary villagers, but trained assassins. She calmly held the stick across her chest, ready for battle.

"I just want to find out what happened in the village," Yan Yue said, trying to keep a calm tone. "Why are you playing tricks on the villagers and scaring them?"

Hei Feng sneered, "It's best not to ask about things you shouldn't know." He approached Yan Yue step by step, "You are just a little girl, and you dare to meddle in our affairs? If you know what's good for you, get out of here right away, otherwise..."

He deliberately left his words unfinished, scanning Yan Yue with a cold gaze, the threat evident in his eyes. Yan Yue felt a strong sense of oppression, but she did not retreat. "I will not leave," she said firmly. "I will find out the truth and protect the villagers."

A man in black behind Heifeng couldn't help it anymore. He stepped forward and said viciously, "Boss, stop talking nonsense with this girl. Just take her back!"

Heifeng raised his hand to stop him. "Don't be impatient. This girl is quite interesting. I want to see what else she can do." He looked at Yan Yue with interest. "Little girl, I'll give you one last chance. Leave here and I can pretend nothing happened."

Yan Yue said nothing, staring intently at Heifeng, her eyes filled with vigilance and determination. She knew these people wouldn't let her go easily, and she had to find a way to escape. She quietly reached into her sleeve and fumbled for a small cloth bag hidden inside.

"It seems that you are not willing to accept my invitation," Heifeng saw that Yan Yue did not respond, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes. "Then don't blame me for being rude!" He waved his hand, and the man in black behind him immediately pounced on Yan Yue.

At this moment, Yan Yue suddenly pulled out a handful of red powder from his bag and sprinkled it at the man in black. "Ah!" The man in black screamed, covering his eyes and falling to the ground in pain. It turned out that this red powder was a special medicine that could cause temporary blindness.

"What is this thing!" Heifeng was shocked and angry. He didn't expect that Yan Yue would have such a method.

Yan Yue took advantage of this opportunity and turned to run. "Catching me won't be easy!" Her voice echoed through the woods, and her figure quickly disappeared into the darkness... Hei Feng looked in the direction Yan Yue had fled, a sinister glint in his eyes. "Chase! We must catch her!"

Yan Yue showed no fear. Her slender fingers swiftly traced the air, silently chanting a spell. A ball of pale blue light gathered in her palm, then quickly spread out, forming a thin mist that enveloped Heifeng's men.

"Ah! I can't see!"

"What's going on? What kind of witchcraft is this?"

The man in black panicked and stumbled around in the fog, running around like a headless fly. Yan Yue took this opportunity to turn around and run, his figure quickly disappearing into the dense woods.

"Damn it!" Heifeng cursed. He saw through it immediately. It was just a small illusion, unable to truly harm his men. He quickly gathered his spiritual power, and a powerful wind blade burst through the air, instantly blowing away the light blue mist.

"Chase! Don't let her run away!" Heifeng gave an order, and several men in black regained their sight and immediately chased in the direction Yan Yue fled.

Black Wind was extremely fast, and in a few leaps he caught up with Yan Yue. A ball of black flame condensed in his palm, carrying a scorching aura, and fiercely slapped Yan Yue's back.

Yan Yue sensed danger behind her and quickly dodged to the side. Black flames brushed past the edge of her clothes, leaving a charred mark on the ground. She was secretly shocked. This Black Wind's cultivation was so advanced, far beyond her current ability to match.

But she did not give up resistance. She pulled out a sharp dagger from her sleeve, infused it with spiritual power, and stabbed it towards Hei Feng. The dagger cut through the air with a sharp sound, and pointed directly at Hei Feng's heart.

Hei Feng sneered and waved his hand contemptuously, sending the dagger flying with a powerful force. Yan Yue felt a numbness in his palm and the dagger in his hand almost slipped out.

"You are overestimating yourself!" A hint of murderous intent flashed in Heifeng's eyes. He once again condensed a ball of black flame and attacked Yan Yue.

Yan Yue knew she was no match for Hei Feng, so she could only dodge and fight back, looking for a chance to escape. She nimbly moved through the woods, using the trees as cover to avoid Hei Feng's attacks.

However, Black Wind's attacks grew more and more intense, and Yan Yue gradually began to feel the strain. She had several burns on her body, and her breathing became rapid.

"Little girl, you can't run away!" Heifeng's voice sounded in her ears like a ghost, full of teasing and cruelty.

Yan Yue gritted her teeth, endured the pain in her body, and continued to dodge Black Wind's attacks. She knew that if she was caught by Black Wind, the consequences would be disastrous.

Just when Yan Yue was about to collapse, she suddenly remembered what Uncle Liu said, that there was a place in the village where she could hide her aura... Her eyes lit up, and a glimmer of hope ignited in her heart.

"You want to catch me..." Yan Yue sneered, "You're still a long way off!" She suddenly changed direction and ran deeper into the village...

Yan Yue's eyes lit up, like a drowning man grasping at a straw. She remembered Uncle Liu mentioning an abandoned secret passage beneath the old locust tree at the east end of the village. It was said to have been a place where villagers hid from bandits. The entrance was hidden, and the interior was interconnected. Most importantly, there was a special mineral there that could interfere with spiritual detection and conceal auras.

"Want to catch me..." Yan Yue sneered, "You are still far away!" She suddenly changed direction and ran towards the east end of the village.

Heifeng watched Yan Yue fall to his hand, only to see her suddenly escape. A rage flared up in his chest. "Damn you little girl!" he roared, increasing his speed again and pursuing her relentlessly. Black flames swirled in his palm, ready to erupt at any moment.

Yan Yue tried her best and finally saw the ancient locust tree. Without hesitation, she dodged into the secret passage beneath the tree. The entrance was narrow and covered by dense vines, making it difficult to find without careful searching.

After entering the secret passage, Yan Yue immediately felt a strange energy fluctuation, as if the surrounding spiritual energy was isolated by a thin membrane. She took a deep breath and quickly found a hidden stone chamber according to Uncle Liu's description and hid inside.

Heifeng chased Yan Yue to the old locust tree, but lost track of him. He looked around angrily, the black flames in his palms blazing, scorching the surrounding trees.

"Where's she?!" Black Storm raged. He unleashed his powerful divine sense, attempting to detect Yan Yue's presence, but found nothing. The spiritual energy in the area was extremely chaotic, as if a barrier had blocked his detection. He paced irritably under the old locust tree, gritting his teeth. "Damn it! I actually let her escape!"

Heifeng couldn't find Yan Yue and was furious. He punched the old locust tree hard. The ancient trunk let out a painful groan and the leaves fell.

Hiding in the dark stone chamber, Yan Yue felt a sense of peace as she listened to the raging black wind outside. She sat cross-legged, regulating her chaotic breathing, the wounds on her body, burned by the black flames, aching slightly.

She recalled her recent fight with Heifeng, and a chill rose in her heart. Heifeng's cultivation was far superior to hers. If she hadn't reacted quickly, he would have been killed. She knew this was just the beginning; the investigation would be even more dangerous.

What exactly is this mysterious power? Why are they hunting her? Yan Yue's mind is filled with questions. She knows she must improve her strength as quickly as possible to protect herself, find out the truth, and avenge her past life.

She clenched her fists, a glint of determination flashing in her eyes. She would not give up. She was determined to find out the truth and bring the mastermind to justice!

Suddenly, a subtle sound reached Yan Yue's ears, as if someone was gently plucking the vines at the entrance of the secret passage... She held her breath, her heart sank... "Could it be..." She slowly stood up, holding the dagger tightly in her hand...