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

The night was thick, and a crescent moon hung in the sky, casting a cool glow. Yan Yue and Nong Jin followed the rugged mountain path toward the location marked on the parchment. The mountain wind howled, rustling the leaves like a secret whisper, adding an eerie atmosphere to the remote forest.

"Wait..." Yan Yue pulled Nong Jin's sleeve and pointed at the vaguely visible roof in front of him, "Is that... that's it?"

Nong Jin followed her gaze and saw a dilapidated house standing alone in the depths of the forest. The tiles on the roof were incomplete, and vines covered the walls. Under the moonlight, it looked particularly eerie. "It seems this is the place." Nong Jin's voice was low and cautious.

The two approached the house cautiously. The air was filled with a faint musty smell mixed with the aroma of unknown herbs. Yan Yue gently pushed open the half-closed wooden door, and a sharp "creak" sound broke the silence of the forest.

The room was dimly lit, illuminated only by a single oil lamp. A white-haired old man sat cross-legged on a mat, his back to them, seemingly in meditation. He was dressed in a coarse linen shirt and had a thin frame, yet he exuded a powerful aura.

"Sorry to bother you, senior." Yan Yue said softly.

The old man slowly turned, revealing a wrinkled face and a pair of deep eyes that seemed to see through everything. His thick white eyebrows almost reached his eyes, hence the name White-browed Immortal. "Who are you? Why are you visiting so late at night?" White-browed Immortal's voice was hoarse and low, with a hint of displeasure.

Yan Yue briefly recounted the entire situation and expressed his hope that Master Baimei could offer assistance. "Senior, we know you are a master living in seclusion here. We sincerely request your assistance."

After listening to this, Master Baimei just shook his head, sighed and said, "I have long since stopped caring about worldly affairs. I just want to spend the rest of my life in peace and not get involved in disputes."

Yan Yue's heart sank, but she didn't give up. She continued, "Senior, this mysterious power not only threatens us, but also the entire world of immortal cultivation. Even the reclusive cultivators are not immune. We must find its source and eradicate it to ensure peace."

White-browed Immortal remained silent, seemingly weighing the pros and cons. His gaze fell on Yan Yue, seemingly able to see through her hidden strength.

Nong Jin stepped forward, breaking the silence. "Senior, I know you're reluctant to get involved in disputes, but this matter is of no small importance..." He stopped talking, a glint flashing in his eyes. Nong Jin stepped forward, breaking the silence. "Senior, I know you're reluctant to get involved in disputes, but this matter is of no small importance. This mysterious power is coming with such force that we're worried it will disrupt the balance of the cultivation world, and even... have unpredictable effects on the reclusive cultivators." He paused, his tone becoming more serious. "From what we know, this power seems to be particularly sensitive to spiritual energy, and most reclusive cultivators choose to cultivate in seclusion in places with abundant spiritual energy, which will undoubtedly make them the primary targets."

White-Eyebrowed Immortal stroked his long white eyebrows, a subtle hint of worry flashing in his cloudy eyes. He had originally thought that by living in seclusion here, he could escape the strife of the world, but he had never expected this mysterious power to be so terrifying that even a casual cultivator like him could not stay out of it.

Just as White-Eyebrowed Immortal was wavering, a sinister howling sound suddenly erupted from outside, shattering the tranquility within. The ground began to tremble slightly, and a powerful, sinister aura instantly enveloped the entire house.

"Not good!" Nong Jin's face changed, "They are coming!"

Just as he finished speaking, a group of hideous monsters broke in. They were short in stature but extremely powerful, and they emitted a disgusting stench.

"Protect yourself!" Nong Jin protected Yan Yue behind him, and a long sword shining with golden light suddenly appeared in his hand. The sword energy was like a rainbow, and it went straight to the monster in front.

Although Yan Yue looked weak on the surface, she was a completely different person after her rebirth. She quietly channeled her spiritual energy, condensing sharp ice blades in her hands and shooting them towards the monsters.

The monsters were fearless and continued to rush into the house. Their numbers were increasing, and Yan Yue gradually felt a little tired. Although the ice blade was sharp, it was difficult to cause fatal damage to these thick-skinned monsters.

While protecting Yan Yue, Nong Jin swung his sword, the sword flashing like a dragon emerging from the sea, instantly defeating a group of monsters. However, the monsters seemed endless, constantly pouring in from the door, and the house soon turned into a chaotic Shura field.

"These monsters... seem to be under someone's command!" Yan Yue fended off the monsters' attacks while keenly observing their movements. She discovered that although these monsters attacked ferociously, they were not without reason; their actions seemed to be following some hidden command.

Nong Jin also noticed this. His eyes were stern and he said in a deep voice, "Finding the commander is the key..."

Yan Yue's gaze grew fiercer. She dodged the monsters' attacks, carefully observing their movements. While fearless, these monsters' attacks were somewhat rigid, seemingly following pre-programmed instructions. Suddenly, Yan Yue noticed that every time a monster was about to deliver a fatal blow, a larger monster would let out a sharp hiss, and then subtly change the direction of its attack.

"It's sound wave control!" Yan Yue's heart trembled. She remembered that she had encountered a similar control method in her previous life. This method used special sound wave frequencies to control low-level creatures and turn them into puppets.

"Nong Jin, these monsters are controlled by sound waves, we have to find the source of the sound!" Yan Yue shouted.

Upon hearing this, Nong Jin immediately understood what Yan Yue meant. His eyes focused, and he swung his sword even more fiercely, forcing back the monsters that were besieging them. Then he listened attentively, trying to catch that unique sound wave frequency.

"There!" Yan Yue pointed to a dense bamboo forest behind the house. She keenly caught a hint of abnormal sound wave fluctuations, which came from there.

"Okay!" Nong Jin rushed towards the bamboo forest without hesitation, and Yan Yue followed closely behind.

Seeing the two about to leave, White-Eyebrowed Immortal was extremely anxious. Although he did not want to get involved in the dispute, the emergence of this mysterious power had already threatened his safety, and he could no longer sit idly by and wait for death.

At this moment, Yan Yue suddenly stopped, quickly forming seals with her hands and muttering something. A powerful icy energy surged from her body, instantly forming a huge ice crystal barrier in the room, trapping all the remaining monsters inside.

"Ten thousand miles of ice!" Yan Yue shouted softly, and the ice crystal barrier quickly spread, wrapping up the entire house.

This is a new spell that Yan Yue comprehended after his rebirth. It can completely freeze the space within a certain range and is extremely powerful.

The monsters were trapped in the ice crystals, unable to move. They roared but could not break through the solid ice prison.

"Senior, please lend us a hand!" Yan Yue turned and looked at Master Baimei with a sincere tone.

Seeing Yan Yue's determined eyes, Master Baimei finally made a decision. He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Okay, I'll go with you."

The three of them quickly left the frozen house and headed deeper into the bamboo forest. As they went deeper, the eerie howling became clearer and clearer, and the air was filled with a suffocating evil aura.

Deep in the bamboo forest, a dilapidated temple loomed. The trees surrounding the temple were withered and dead, the ground was covered with strange runes, and a gloomy atmosphere filled the air.

"It's right there..." Yan Yue whispered. She felt a strong and dangerous aura approaching, and a sense of uneasiness rose in her heart.

Nong Jin gripped the sword tightly in his hand, scanning the surroundings vigilantly, and said in a deep voice: "Be careful..."

The three of them approached the abandoned temple cautiously. The air around them seemed frozen, and the silence was eerie. Suddenly, a chilling breeze blew, and the temple door creaked open slowly...