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

Yan Yue thought she had hidden herself well. The entrance to the secret passage was obscured by dense vines, and even she had to struggle to get in. But that subtle sound was clearly someone stirring the vines! Had Heifeng discovered it? Yan Yue's heart was in her throat. She clenched the dagger in her hand, and beads of sweat oozed from her palms. The secret passage's stone chamber was small and cramped, and the air was filled with the smell of damp earth, making her feel suffocated.

The rustling of the vines grew clearer, and Yan Yue's breathing quickened. She clung to the stone wall, trying to blend into the darkness. Suddenly, a ray of light filtered through a gap in the vines, and then a rough hand suddenly pulled the vines apart, revealing Heifeng's hideous face.

"I found you!" Heifeng smiled sinisterly, a cruel glint in his eyes. He stepped into the dark passage, his tall figure almost occupying the entire entrance.

Yan Yue knew she had no way to escape, so she took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. She gripped her dagger tightly, took a defensive stance, and stared at Hei Feng with cold eyes.

"Little girl, you're quite good at hiding!" Black Wind mocked, "But do you think you can escape from my grasp?"

Before he finished speaking, Heifeng launched his attack. His figure moved like lightning, instantly approaching Yan Yue. The black flame in his hand ignited again, transforming into a fiery snake, sweeping towards Yan Yue.

Yan Yue dodged, but the black wind's attack was too fast, and her arm was still scratched by the flames. A burst of intense pain came, and Yan Yue clenched her teeth, not uttering a groan.

The black wind pressed on, and Yan Yue fought and retreated, but she knew that in such a small space, she was no match for the black wind. Her physical strength was rapidly depleting, and the wounds on her body were increasing.

"It's over!" Heifeng grinned and swung his palm again. The black flame pounced on Yan Yue like a beast.

Just as Yan Yue was in despair, a golden light flashed, and a figure suddenly appeared in front of her. The person was dressed in white, with an upright figure, holding a golden long sword in his hand, and the sword was emitting a dazzling light.

With a loud clang, the golden sword light and the black flames collided with each other, making a deafening sound. The powerful shockwave knocked Heifeng back several steps, while Yan Yue was protected by the man behind him.

"Who are you?!" Heifeng was shocked and angry. He didn't expect that someone would try to stop him in this place.

The man ignored Heifeng and turned to look at Yan Yue behind him. "Are you okay?"

Yan Yue raised her head and looked at the handsome face in front of her, with mixed feelings in her heart... "Nong..." Yan Yue raised her head and looked at the handsome face in front of her, with mixed feelings in her heart. "Nong..." She wanted to call out Nong Jin's name, but found that her throat was dry and she couldn't make a sound.

Nong Jin looked at her pale face and the scars on her arms, his brows furrowed slightly. "Are you okay?" His voice was low and magnetic, with a subtle hint of concern.

Yan Yue shook her head slightly and tried to stand up, but she felt weak. Just as she was about to fall, Nong Jin quickly caught her and lifted her up like a princess.

The sudden feeling of weightlessness flustered Yan Yue, and she instinctively grasped Nong Jin's collar. He exuded a faint herbal fragrance, tinged with a hint of masculine energy, which made her feel strangely reassured. She unconsciously leaned closer to Nong Jin's chest, hearing his powerful heartbeat. This close contact made Yan Yue's cheeks flush slightly, and her heartbeat began to accelerate uncontrollably.

"Hold on tight." Nong Jin felt the woman in his arms tremble slightly, and a low voice sounded in her ears.

Yan Yue hummed softly and buried her head in his chest, feeling the warmth and sense of security he brought.

Heifeng was terrified by the sudden appearance of such a powerful man, knowing he was no match for him. He glared at Yan Yue fiercely and said viciously, "You're lucky! You won't be so lucky next time!" Then he turned and fled.

Nong Jin snorted coldly, and a golden light flashed in his hand. A sharp sword energy broke through the air and chased after Heifeng. With a scream, Heifeng's figure disappeared into the night.

Nong Jin carried Yan Yue in his arms and, after a few leaps, left the secret passage and arrived at a secluded valley. He gently placed Yan Yue on a flat rock, took out a bottle of healing pills from his storage bag, poured out a pill, and handed it to her. "Eat it."

Yan Yue took the pill, hesitated for a moment, and finally swallowed it. The pill melted in his mouth, and a warm current flowed through his body, and the pain in his arm gradually eased.

"Thank you." Yan Yue whispered, looking at Nong Jin with complicated eyes. She didn't know why Nong Jin appeared here, nor did she understand why he saved her.

Nong Jin sat down beside her and looked at her with deep eyes. "Why did you fall into the hands of Heifeng?"

Yan Yue hesitated for a moment, then briefly recounted her experiences after rebirth. She deliberately concealed the fact that she had memories of her past life and secretly cultivated, and only said that she accidentally discovered Heifeng's conspiracy, which was why she was hunted by him.

Nong Jin listened quietly, a subtle glint in his eyes. He didn't completely believe Yan Yue's words, but he didn't ask any more questions.

"Why...are you there?" Yan Yue asked courageously.

Nong Jin smiled slightly, his tone carrying a hint of mystery, "I was just passing by."

"Passing by?" Yan Yue was a little bit incredulous. That was Black Wind's lair, how could someone "pass by" there?

Nong Jin didn't explain any further. He stood up, looked at the night sky, and said calmly, "It's getting late. I'll take you home."

Yan Yue also stood up, her heart full of doubts. She looked at Nong Jin's tall and straight back, and an inexplicable feeling came over her... "I..."

"I..." Yan Yue hesitated, the moonlight streaming down her face, illuminating her complex expression. Gratitude, confusion, and a certain throbbing she couldn't quite articulate intertwined, leaving her at a loss for words. Nong Jin's arrival was so timely, so incredible, like a ray of light that suddenly illuminated her desperate situation.

Nong Jin turned around and looked at Yan Yue. His deep eyes seemed to see through everything. "You seem to have a lot of questions."

Yan Yue bit her lip and nodded gently. "Why...are you there? That's Black Wind's lair..."

Nong Jin didn't answer immediately. He looked up at the night sky, took a deep breath, and then slowly said, "The Black Wind is just the tip of the iceberg. What you encountered is a much larger and more dangerous mysterious force."

Yan Yue's heart sank suddenly, a chill running from her feet to her head. She remembered Heifeng's harsh words before he left, the mad glint in his eyes. It turned out there was a bigger conspiracy behind this.

"I've been tracking this mysterious power," Nong Jin continued, his voice low and firm. "I'm here to help you."

Yan Yue was stunned. She looked at Nong Jin, her heart filled with turmoil. Help her? Why? They had only just met by chance, so why would he risk his life to help her?

"I..." Yan Yue wanted to ask, but she didn't know where to start. She didn't know if she should trust Nong Jin completely. He was shrouded in a veil of mystery that made it hard for her to see through him. But she knew she needed strength and help to fight this unknown danger.

Nong Jin seemed to see her concerns. He walked up to her and said sincerely and firmly, "I know you have a lot of questions, but now is not the time to explain. Believe me, I will protect you."

His words were like a warm current, slowly flowing into Yan Yue's cold heart. She raised her head and met Nong Jin's deep gaze, and the uneasiness in her heart gradually dissipated.

"Okay." Yan Yue finally spoke. Although her voice was soft, it was firm.

Nong Jin smiled slightly and took out a yellowed parchment from his arms, "Here are some clues I found."

Yan Yue took the parchment and examined it carefully in the moonlight. There were some strange symbols and maps drawn on it. She didn't recognize these symbols, but a place marked on the map caught her attention.

"This is..." Yan Yue pointed to a remote corner on the map, where an abandoned house was marked.

Nong Jin nodded, "Let's go there and take a look."

The night breeze blew by, bringing a hint of coolness. Yan Yue and Nong Jin walked side by side, heading towards the place marked on the map. Their figures gradually disappeared into the night. What was waiting for them ahead? "Wait..." Yan Yue suddenly stopped and pointed at the vaguely visible rooftop ahead. "Is that... that the place?"