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

Yan Yue approached the core mechanism controlling the puppet, his slender brows furrowed slightly. The mechanism itself was simple, consisting of several metal parts of various shapes that interlocked, making subtle clicks as they operated. But the real challenge lay within a transparent protective shield. The shield appeared fragile, like morning dew on a flower petal, shattering at the slightest touch. Yet, Yan Yue could clearly sense the powerful spiritual energy emanating from it, like a dormant beast, ready to strike back at the slightest misstep.

She stretched out her finger and gently touched the shield. A sharp pain tingled through her fingertips, and a tiny electric current spread throughout her body, causing her to gasp. This shield wasn't just a simple defensive barrier; it contained some special restrictions.

Nangong Xue stood aside, arms folded, observing Yan Yue's every move with interest. Although she was also proficient in mechanical engineering, she was helpless in the face of this protective shield. Seeing Yan Yue's defeat, she couldn't help but feel a sense of gloating pleasure in her heart.

Yan Yue retracted her finger, her eyes flickering as her brain raced, searching for a way to break through. Ordinary attacks clearly wouldn't work; a strong attack would only trigger a more powerful counterattack. She needed to find a weak spot in the shield to pierce it with a single blow.

She slowly paced around the mechanism, carefully observing every detail of the shield, trying to discern a pattern. A faint aura shimmered across the shield's surface, flickering like breathing, its rhythm steady and regular. Yan Yue's gaze fixed on this aura, and a bold guess gradually formed in her mind.

After observing for a moment, Yan Yue's lips curled into a confident smile. She pulled a crystal-clear bead from her storage bag. The bead emanated a faint blue light, and it seemed to contain endless energy. This was the Soul-Breaking Bead, a treasure she had accidentally acquired in her previous life, specifically designed to restrain various spiritual power restrictions.

Nangong Xue saw Yan Yue take out the Broken Spirit Pearl, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. She recognized the origin of the pearl and couldn't help but marvel at Yan Yue's good luck.

Yan Yue ignored Nangong Xue's gaze. She raised the Soul-Breaking Pearl high, aimed it at the protective shield, and chanted something. As she chanted the spell, the light on the Soul-Breaking Pearl grew brighter and brighter, eventually transforming into a dazzling beam that shot towards the protective shield.

"Bang!" With a crisp sound, the protective shield shattered, turning into tiny specks of starlight that dissipated into the air. The mechanism, exposed to Yan Yue, seemed so fragile.

Yan Yue didn't hesitate at all and immediately took action, removing the core component of the mechanism. As the core component was removed, the spirit in the center of the hall groaned softly and slowly opened its eyes.

"You...you actually..." Nangong Xue looked at Yan Yue, her tone full of disbelief. She originally thought Yan Yue was just bluffing, but she didn't expect that she could actually break the protective shield.

Yan Yue ignored Nangong Xue's surprise. She walked straight towards the spirit with a smile on her face, "You're awake."

Yan Yue's gentle voice awakened the dormant spirit. The spirit slowly opened its eyes, looking around in confusion, before finally settling on Yan Yue. Those were a pair of crystal-clear blue eyes, like the brightest stars in the night sky, shimmering with a faint spiritual light. The spirit possessed delicate features like a young girl, with long silver hair cascading down like a waterfall, and a faint fragrance emanated from her body.

"Who are you?" The spirit's voice was ethereal and ethereal, like the sound of nature.

"My name is Yan Yue." Yan Yue replied with a smile.

"Yan Yue..." The spirit softly repeated the name, and clarity gradually returned to its eyes. "Thank you for waking me up."

"It's just a small favor." Yan Yue said modestly, "What's your name?"

"My name is Hua Ling."

Nangong Xue watched this scene from the sidelines, her jealousy growing stronger. She had originally thought that her mastery of mechanical devices would allow her to easily decipher all the mechanisms within the ruins, but she hadn't expected Yan Yue to so easily break the protective shield and awaken the flower spirit before her. She had to find a way to reverse the situation and not let Yan Yue take the initiative.

"Hua Ling," Nangong Xue spoke first, "Do you know what treasures are hidden in these ruins?"

Hua Ling turned her gaze to Nangong Xue, a hint of vigilance flashing in her eyes, "Treasure? I don't know what you are talking about."

"Don't play dumb," Nangong Xue snorted coldly, "Since you are the guardian spirit of this ruin, how could you not know the location of the treasure?"

"I really don't know," Hua Ling said calmly, "I only know that my partner is trapped somewhere, and I need to find him."

At this moment, the mechanical puppets, which had been stationary, suddenly began to move. They seemed to sense that their core mechanism was about to be destroyed, and they let out piercing screams and rushed towards Yan Yue frantically.

"Be careful!" Hua Ling exclaimed.

Yan Yue was well prepared. The spiritual sword in her hand shone brightly, transforming into sharp sword energy, repelling the approaching puppets one by one. Her figure was as fast as lightning, shuttling between the puppets like a dancing butterfly, graceful and deadly.

Nangong Xue also had to join the battle. She used her mechanical skills to manipulate the surrounding mechanisms and trapped some of the puppets. But in her heart, she was secretly thinking about how to communicate with the flower spirit first after the battle.

Yan Yue swung the spiritual sword in her hand faster and faster, the sword energy crisscrossing and cutting the puppet into pieces. She had found a way to destroy the mechanism, and she only needed to work harder to completely destroy the core mechanism.

However, just as Yan Yue was about to destroy the mechanism, a puppet hidden in the corner suddenly appeared. This puppet was taller and more powerful than the previous ones, emitting a powerful spiritual energy. It swung its giant axe violently, and a sharp axe blade rushed straight towards Yan Yue...

"Be careful!" Hua Ling's voice was full of anxiety.

Yan Yue's pupils suddenly shrank, and he felt a strong sense of crisis...

The axe blade pierced the air, bringing devastating force. In the nick of time, Yan Yue rolled sideways, barely avoiding the fatal blow. The axe slammed heavily onto the ground, sending rubble flying and a deep crack appearing in the ground. Yan Yue's heart trembled. This puppet's strength far surpassed those before it. It seemed this was the true guardian of the core mechanism.

Amidst the dust, the puppet once again raised its axe and slashed down at Yan Yue. Yan Yue didn't dare take the blow head-on, so she could only dodge. But she remained remarkably calm, her mind reeling in the image of Nong Jin. His sunny smile, wild eyes, and image of strength and security gave her immense courage and strength.

"Nong Jin..." Yan Yue silently chanted his name, a warm feeling coursing through her body. She felt her strength growing, her speed increasing. No longer passively dodging, she proactively attacked. The spiritual sword in her hand transformed into streaks of silver lightning, colliding with the giant axe with a deafening roar.

Nangong Xue watched the battle from the sidelines, feeling both nervous and excited. She hoped Yan Yue could defeat the puppet, but she also worried that Yan Yue would gain even greater benefits. She stared closely at the battlefield, ready to pounce at any moment to snatch the treasure.

The battle between Yan Yue and the puppet intensified, the air around them seeming to freeze. With her exquisite swordsmanship and nimble movements, she maneuvered with the puppet, searching for its weakness. Finally, she discovered a tiny gap in the puppet's back, its weakest point of defense.

Seizing the opportunity, Yan Yue flashed and circled behind the puppet. The spiritual sword in his hand transformed into a sharp sword beam and pierced into the gap. The puppet let out a painful roar and its huge body fell to the ground with a thud.

As the puppet fell, the core mechanism collapsed. A dazzling light flashed, and a small figure appeared in the center of the mechanism. It was a snow-white spirit, floating in the air like a sprite.

"Partner!" Hua Ling exclaimed in surprise and flew to the spirit.

"Hua Ling, your partner has been found," Yan Yue said with a smile, "Now can you tell me the location of the treasure?"

Hua Ling nodded, her eyes gleaming with gratitude, "Thank you, Yan Yue. Please follow me."

Hua Ling led Yan Yue and Nangong Xue through a long passage and arrived in front of a huge stone door. The stone door was carved with intricate patterns, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

"This is the entrance to the treasure hall," Hua Ling said, pointing at the stone door. "What you want is inside."

A trace of greed flashed in Nangong Xue's eyes, and she couldn't wait to push open the stone door. But Yan Yue stopped her, "Wait, there may be danger in here."

Hua Ling nodded, "Yan Yue is right. The treasure hall is full of various mechanisms and traps. If you are not careful, you will lose your life."

"Then what should we do?" Nangong Xue asked impatiently.

The flower spirit extended a slender finger and gently tapped the stone door. It slowly opened, revealing a dark and mysterious hall. The light of a treasure shone faintly in the deepest recesses, but a dangerous aura lurked around it.

"Follow me," Hua Ling said softly, and walked into the hall first. Yan Yue followed closely behind, and Nangong Xue hesitated for a moment, then followed in... "Wait!" Nangong Xue suddenly stopped the two people walking in front, her eyes flashing with an inexplicable light.