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

The disciple's panicked report was like a thunderclap. The strange silence that originally enveloped the mountain gate was instantly broken, and replaced by a buzzing sound of panic.

The cultivation resources were destroyed, the spiritual fields withered, and the spiritual veins were disordered. The most terrifying thing was that several disciples were missing, leaving only their personal belongings scattered around the room, indicating the seriousness of the situation.

Yan Yue's heart sank, and a chill ran from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.

She looked around and saw that the mountain gate, which usually seemed to be filled with fairy air, was now shrouded in a haze. The disciples gathered in groups of three or five, whispering to each other, their faces filled with anxiety and fear.

"What's going on?" Nong Jin's voice was low and powerful, with a hint of suppressed anger.

He was originally a sunny and wild Immortal Emperor, but at this moment, his brows were furrowed, and his whole body exuded a majesty that made people dare not look directly at him.

The disciple who came to report was so frightened that he trembled all over and stammered as he repeated what had happened.

As he spoke, the disciples around him started talking louder and louder, and their eyes turned towards Nong Jin with more complicated expressions.

"Ever since this... this Immortal Emperor came to our sect, strange things have happened one after another. First, we encountered danger during the trip to the ruins, and now our disciples are missing and our cultivation resources have been destroyed..." A shrill voice came from the crowd, with a hint of obvious malice.

"Yes, could it be that he brought this misfortune?" another disciple echoed, his tone full of doubt and fear.

These words pierced Yan Yue's ears like needles. She looked up suddenly and saw that Nong Jin's face was even gloomier, but he said nothing. He just stood there quietly, letting those suspicious eyes fall on him.

A surge of anger surged in Yan Yue's heart. She wanted to stand up and defend Nong Jin, but was gently held down by a warm big hand.

Nong Jin shook his head slightly at her, signaling her to stay calm.

His deep gaze swept over the crowd, his tone calm yet filled with unquestionable authority: "I know you all have many questions in your hearts right now, and I also want to know the truth. I will fully cooperate with the sect's investigation, find the mastermind behind this, and give everyone justice."

Elder Qingyue came over. She was a highly respected elder with wise and kind eyes.

She patted Yan Yue's shoulder and comforted him, "Don't worry, child. I believe in you and Immortal Emperor Nong Jin. We will investigate this matter thoroughly and will not wrongly accuse any good person."

Yan Yue took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and bowed deeply to Elder Qingyue: "Elder, I am willing to accept any investigation of the sect. I also hope that the sect can find out the truth as soon as possible and rescue the missing disciples."

Lingfeng, a spiritual pet in the sect who understood human nature, quietly rubbed against Yan Yue and whispered a few words in her ear.

Yan Yue's expression changed slightly, and his gaze turned to an inconspicuous corner of the crowd.

Senior Brother Fang was standing there, with his head lowered, as if avoiding Yan Yue's gaze.

Yan Yue's heart trembled. Could it be...

"Brother Fang," Yan Yue's voice was cold and firm. "You were the last person Sister Bai saw before she disappeared. Can you tell me where she went?"

Senior Brother Fang suddenly raised his head, a flash of panic crossing his face, but he quickly regained his composure and said nervously, "I...I don't know. The last time I saw her, she said she was going to the back mountain to collect herbs..."

Yan Yue didn't say anything, just looked at him quietly, her eyes like torches. Brother Fang's eyes flickered, and he didn't dare to look her in the eye.

At this moment, a disciple covered in blood stumbled into the mountain gate and shouted in a hoarse voice: "Blood...blood demon...they...they..." After that, he fainted.

Blood Demon! This name was like a flash of lightning, cutting through the haze above the mountain gate and causing Yan Yue's heart to sink.

As soon as the word "blood demon" came out, the whole audience was in an uproar.

Fear spread like a plague, and the disciples retreated one after another, their eyes filled with horror.

The Blood Demon, a notorious cult leader in the world of immortal cultivation, is known for his cruelty and bloodthirstiness. Wherever he goes, rivers of blood flow and no grass grows.

His appearance undoubtedly confirmed that the disappearance of the sect's disciples and the destruction of their cultivation resources were not accidents, but a long-planned conspiracy.

Yan Yue suppressed the uneasiness in her heart. She knew that panicking at this moment would be useless.

She looked at Elder Qingyue and said firmly, "Elder, please immediately activate the mountain protection formation and strengthen patrols to protect the remaining disciples. At the same time, I will immediately launch an investigation to find the traitor hiding in the sect!"

Elder Qingyue nodded solemnly, "Yan Yue, I leave everything up to you. I trust your judgment and believe you can find the truth."

With the support of Elder Qingyue, Yan Yue felt a little relieved.

She knew that not everyone in the sect believed in Nong Jin, and some even blamed him for the recent disaster.

But she chose to believe Nong Jin and trust her own judgment even more.

Instead of rushing to make excuses, it is better to find out the truth as soon as possible. This is the most powerful counterattack.

Yan Yue's gaze fell on Senior Brother Fang again. At this moment, Senior Brother Fang's face was even paler, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.

He subconsciously took a step back, trying to blend into the crowd, but ended up looking even more awkward.

"Brother Fang," Yan Yue's voice remained calm, yet with a hint of unquestionable authority, "Please come with me. I have something to ask you."

Senior Brother Fang opened his mouth to refuse, but was defeated by Yan Yue's sharp gaze. He lowered his head and silently followed Yan Yue towards the Elder Hall.

Yan Yue did not interrogate Senior Brother Fang directly, but first checked the condition of the injured disciple.

The disciple was seriously injured and unconscious, but he kept repeating words such as "blood demon", "altar", and "Senior Sister Bai".

"Altar? Senior Sister Bai?" Yan Yue's heart trembled, and a bad premonition came to his mind.

She remembered what Lingfeng had whispered in her ear before: it sensed an evil aura near the forbidden area in the back mountain.

Before Senior Sister Bai disappeared, she said she was going to the back mountain to collect herbs...

Thinking of this, Yan Yue immediately stood up and said to Elder Qingyue: "Elder, I suspect there is something wrong with the forbidden area in the back mountain. I want to go check it out."

Elder Qingyue said solemnly: "The forbidden area in the back mountain is full of dangers. You must be careful."

Yan Yue nodded, turned and left, followed closely by Nong Jin. Looking at the two of them leaving, Elder Qingyue's eyes flashed with worry.

At the same time, in the dark and damp cave, the Blood Demon stood in front of the high altar. At his feet lay several unconscious disciples, among whom was the missing Senior Sister Bai.

A sinister smile played on the Blood Demon's lips. He stretched out his dry fingers and gently stroked the runes on the altar, muttering to himself, "There's only one last step left... As long as I open the passage to the Demon Realm, I will be able to rule the entire world of immortal cultivation!"

At this time, Yan Yue and Nong Jin had already arrived at the entrance to the forbidden area in the back mountain.

A cold breath blew in the face, making people shudder.

Nong Jin held Yan Yue's hand tightly and whispered, "Be careful."

Yan Yue nodded, and the two looked at each other, their eyes filled with determination. They took a deep breath and stepped into the forbidden area...

"Wait," Yan Yue suddenly stopped and turned to look at the woods behind her with a sharp gaze, "Who is there?" Deep in the woods, after a rustling sound, Lingfeng rushed out from the shadows. It shook its fur, and its lively eyes rolled around, as if observing the reactions of Yan Yue and Nong Jin.

"It's Lingfeng," Yan Yue breathed a sigh of relief. She had thought it was a hidden enemy. "Why are you here?"

Lingfeng moved closer to Yan Yue's feet, rubbed her trouser legs, whimpered softly a few times, then turned his head to look deep into the forbidden area, digging the ground anxiously.

"You mean, there is danger inside?" Yan Yue understood Lingfeng's meaning.

Lingfeng nodded, then looked up at Yan Yue, his eyes full of worry.

"I understand. Thank you, Lingfeng." Yan Yue touched Lingfeng's head and turned to look at Nong Jin. "Let's go in."

Nong Jin held Yan Yue's hand tightly and said in a deep voice, "No matter what happens, I will be with you."

Yan Yue looked at Nong Jin's determined eyes, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

She held Nong Jin's hand and nodded vigorously.

His presence is like a reassurance, allowing her to remain calm and courageous when facing unknown dangers.

The two walked side by side into the forbidden area. Inside, there was a chilling wind, dim light, towering ancient trees blocking out the sun, and a lingering smell of decay in the air.

In the next few days, Yan Yue carefully investigated everyone in the sect, but there were very few clues.

She found that Senior Brother Fang's behavior was indeed suspicious.

He often went to the back mountain alone, and every time he came back he seemed to be worried.

However, Senior Brother Fang usually performs well in the sect and is deeply loved by the people. Many disciples trust him, which poses a great obstacle to Yan Yue's investigation.

Some disciples even thought that Yan Yue was deliberately targeting Senior Brother Fang. After all, Senior Brother Fang and Nong Jin had always had a bad relationship.

They thought that Yan Yue was deliberately causing trouble for Senior Brother Fang because he was close to Nong Jin.

These rumors made Yan Yue feel helpless, but she did not give up.

She believed in her intuition and also believed that there must be some secret behind Senior Brother Fang's unusual behavior.

One night, Yan Yue sat alone in the yard, looking at the bright moon in the sky, his heart filled with anxiety.

"Are you still thinking about Senior Brother Fang?" Nong Jin's voice suddenly sounded behind her.

Yan Yue turned her head and saw Nong Jin standing behind her with a cup of hot tea in her hand.

"Yeah," Yan Yue took the teacup and sighed softly, "I think he's very suspicious, but I can't find any evidence."

Nong Jin sat down beside her and gently put his arm around her shoulders. "Don't put too much pressure on yourself. I believe you can find out the truth."

"But..." Yan Yue hesitated to speak.

"I know what you're worried about," Nong Jin interrupted her gently. "You're worried about not finding evidence, and you're also worried about wrongly accusing a good person. But you have to believe that justice will eventually triumph over evil, and the truth will eventually come to light. No matter what happens, I will be by your side and support you."

The moonlight shone on Nong Jin's face, outlining his angular features.

His eyes were firm and gentle, as if containing infinite power.

Yan Yue looked at him, her heart filled with emotion.

She knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, she would not be alone.

Because she still has him.

"Thank you, Nong Jin." Yan Yue's voice was a little choked.

Nong Jin hugged her tighter and whispered in her ear, "Silly girl, there's no need to say thank you between us."

Yan Yue leaned on his shoulder, feeling his warmth, and became more determined to find out the truth.

She raised her head, looked firmly in the direction of the forbidden area, and whispered, "Senior Brother Fang, what are you hiding..." Suddenly, she saw Senior Brother Fang sneaking out of his room and walking towards the back mountain.

Yan Yue's eyes glared, "Nong Jin..."

"Nong Jin..." Yan Yue stood up suddenly, with a hint of urgency in his tone.

Nong Jin also saw Senior Brother Fang's sneaky figure. His eyes darkened and he immediately understood what Yan Yue meant.

"Go, be careful." He said gently and firmly, quietly gathering spiritual power in his hand, ready to support Yan Yue at any time.

Yan Yue nodded, and disappeared into the night in a flash.

She used her Qinggong skills to follow Brother Fang silently, as light and agile as a falling leaf.

Senior Brother Fang didn't seem to notice that someone was following him. He walked hurriedly with a nervous expression, looking back from time to time, which added a hint of suspicion to his appearance.

Passing through the winding corridors and past the pavilions with carved beams and painted rafters, Senior Brother Fang's pace became faster and faster. Finally, he came to a remote corner in the back mountain of the sect.

The ancient trees here are towering, blocking out the sun. The moonlight can hardly penetrate the dense branches and leaves, making it seem gloomy and quiet, and usually few people come here.

Yan Yue became even more confused. She slowed down her pace, concealed her breath more carefully, held her breath, and observed every move of Senior Brother Fang.

Senior Brother Fang stopped in an open space. He looked around vigilantly and made sure that there was no one around before he took out a black stone from his arms.

There were some strange runes carved on the surface of the stone, emitting a faint smell of blood, and it looked particularly eerie in the dim light.

Yan Yue's heart trembled. The aura on this stone was very similar to the residual aura found in the missing disciple's room before. Both carried an evil and cold feeling.

Senior Brother Fang placed the stone on the ground and muttered something. As he chanted, the runes on the stone began to emit a faint red light, and the air around them became more and more oppressive.

Suddenly, a black shadow jumped out from the stone, circled in the air for several times, and finally landed in front of Senior Brother Fang.

The black shadow gradually solidified, revealing a hideous and terrifying face, which was none other than the leader of the cult organization - the Blood Demon!

Seeing the appearance of the Blood Demon, Yan Yue was shocked. She finally understood that Senior Brother Fang was indeed a traitor to the sect. He was actually colluding with the cult!

She clenched her fists, suppressed the anger in her heart, and continued to observe the development of the situation.

"How are things going?" The Blood Demon's voice was hoarse and low, like a whisper from hell.

Senior Brother Fang quickly knelt down and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, everything is proceeding as planned. I have secretly destroyed the sect's disciples and resources. I believe it won't be long before this sect completely collapses."

The Blood Demon nodded in satisfaction. "Very good. As long as you continue to serve me, I promise that you will get everything you want."

Senior Brother Fang showed a greedy smile on his face, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"

The Blood Demon spoke a few more words before vanishing in a cloud of black mist. Brother Fang put the stone away and stood up to leave.

At this moment, Yan Yue came out from her hiding place. She stared at Brother Fang with cold eyes, and said with a hint of sarcasm, "Brother Fang, it's so late, what are you doing here?"

Senior Brother Fang suddenly turned around and saw Yan Yue standing behind him. His face turned pale instantly... His lips trembled, but he couldn't say a word.