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

Yan Yue looked back, but still no one was around. All around was quiet, save for the rustling of leaves in the wind. Was it just her imagination? She frowned slightly, a sense of alarm rising in her heart. Since her rebirth, her perception had become sharper than ever; this feeling of being watched was definitely not groundless.

She calmly glanced around, trying to pinpoint the source of the sight. The dense forest blocked out the sun, dimming the light and making everything indistinct. The melodious chirping of birds in the distance only added to the stillness and mystery.

Yan Yue took a deep breath and decided to finish gathering the spiritual herbs first. She carefully approached the faintly fluorescent herbs. They were crystal clear, like jadeite, and exuded a compelling spiritual aura. Quickly and precisely, she plucked three herbs and placed them in a jade box she had prepared. As soon as the jade box touched the herbs, a light, refreshing fragrance emanated from it, invigorating the soul.

After completing the collection, Yan Yue didn't leave immediately. The feeling of being watched remained, even stronger. She turned again, her eyes scanning the surrounding trees sharply, trying to spot the person hiding in the shadows.

"Come out," Yan Yue's voice was cold and firm, "I know you are there." There was a hint of warning in her tone, as well as a hint of imperceptible tension.

The only sounds that responded to her were the wind and the birdsong.

Yan Yue didn't give up. She moved slowly, her eyes always vigilantly observing the surrounding environment. She knew that the person hiding in the shadows must be a master. Being able to observe her without her noticing, his strength should not be underestimated.

Suddenly, she felt a faint fluctuation of spiritual power coming from the towering ancient tree behind her. Yan Yue's heart moved. Could it be...

She held her breath and slowly approached the ancient tree. Its thick trunk and dense canopy blocked out the sun, making it an easy hiding spot. She reached out and gently stroked the rough bark, feeling the tree's vitality.

At that moment, she felt a warm breath coming from behind the tree, carrying a faint fragrance similar to the scent of the spiritual herbs she had just gathered. This breath did not carry any malice, but instead made her feel strangely safe, as if she were surrounded by sunshine. Yan Yue's heartbeat quickened slightly, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks.

"Who is it?" she asked softly, her voice trembling slightly. However, this time, she did not turn around, but stood there quietly, waiting for the other party's response.

A low and magnetic laugh came from behind the tree. "Interesting little guy..."

Yan Yue's heartbeat quickened, and a faint blush crept into her cheeks. It felt strange. She was being watched, yet she didn't feel any danger. Instead, she felt the warmth of being enveloped by sunlight. She even felt a familiar aura, a faint fragrance similar to the scent of the spiritual herbs she had just gathered.

"Who is it?" she asked softly, her voice trembling slightly. She didn't turn around, but stood there quietly, waiting for the other party's response. Behind the ancient tree was still quiet, with only the rustling of leaves in the wind. Yan Yue's hands were tightly grasping the jade box, and her knuckles were a little white.

"Interesting little guy..." The low and magnetic voice sounded again, as if coming from all directions, making it difficult to determine its exact location.

Yan Yue took a deep breath, trying to remain calm. She slowly turned around, her eyes scanning the surrounding trees, trying to pinpoint the source of the sound. However, she saw nothing but dense foliage and intertwined branches. There was still no one around, as if the sound had just been a hallucination.

"I know you're watching me," Yan Yue's voice was still cold, but with a hint of subtle nervousness. "Why hide?"

The only sounds that responded to her were still the wind and the birdsong.

A hint of doubt rose in Yan Yue's heart. Was it really her imagination? She looked around again, this time observing every detail more carefully. She took in the lines on the tree trunks, the fallen leaves on the ground, even the dust particles floating in the air.

Suddenly, she noticed the soil near the roots of the ancient tree was a slightly different color, as if it had been disturbed. She squatted down and examined the soil carefully. It was fresh, as if it had been disturbed not long ago. Could it be... someone hiding underground?

This thought gave Yan Yue a heart tremble. She immediately released her spiritual sense to explore the underground situation. However, she found nothing except soil and tree roots.

"What are you looking for?" The low voice sounded again, with a hint of teasing.

Yan Yue suddenly raised her head and glanced at the surrounding trees again. The sound seemed to come from above. She looked up, but saw only the dense canopy of trees blocking out the sun, making it impossible to see if there was anyone hiding among them.

"Playing tricks!" Yan Yue snorted coldly and leaped onto a thick branch. She stood on the branch, looking down at the surrounding environment from above, trying to find the person hiding in the shadows.

However, nothing was achieved.

Yan Yue couldn't help but feel a little irritated. She felt like she was being toyed with by an invisible hand, and this feeling made her very uncomfortable. She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down. The most important thing now was to complete the collection of spiritual herbs. Other things could be dealt with later.

She jumped down from the tree and prepared to leave. At that moment, she suddenly discovered that in the place where she had collected the spiritual herbs, in addition to the original three spiritual herbs, there were also some tiny seeds scattered around. These seeds were light golden in color, emitting a faint spiritual energy, and looked very precious.

Yan Yue's heart skipped a beat. Could this be some rare herbal seed? She bent down and examined the seeds carefully. A barely perceptible smile spread across her lips.

Yan Yue carefully collected the pale golden seeds, treating them like precious treasures, and placed them individually in an exquisite jade box. These seeds exuded a faint spiritual aura, shimmering with a subtle golden light in the sunlight, evoking a yearning. She carefully examined them and felt secretly delighted. These were the seeds of the legendary "Golden Sun Grass"! Golden Sun Grass was an extremely rare spiritual herb, its medicinal properties far surpassing those of ordinary spiritual herbs, and it was extremely helpful in improving one's cultivation.

She couldn't help but recall how, in her previous life, gathering a single ordinary spiritual herb required trekking through mountains and rivers, enduring untold hardships and even risking her life. Now, in her new life, not only had she easily gathered the spiritual herb she needed, but she had also unexpectedly obtained such precious Golden Sun Grass seeds. This made her feel incredibly fortunate. A satisfied smile spread across her face, like the warm spring sun, dispelling the slightest uneasiness in her heart.

After carefully putting the jade box away, Yan Yue prepared to leave the ancient forest. However, the moment she turned, the feeling of being watched came over her again, like a shadow following her everywhere, lingering. She frowned slightly, a trace of doubt rising in her heart. Where did this gaze come from? Why could she not find its source?

She tried to release her spiritual sense again, carefully scanning the surroundings, but still found nothing. This made her feel uneasy. Was it really her imagination? Or did the other party possess some special concealment technique that allowed them to evade her detection?

Yan Yue took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. She told herself that the most important thing now was to get out of here as quickly as possible and return to a safe place. As for that mysterious gaze, it wouldn't be too late to investigate it slowly after she returned to the sect.

She gathered herself and headed towards the exit of the ancient forest. Each step she took was extremely cautious, and she vigilantly observed her surroundings, fearing any unexpected situation. However, as she approached the exit, the feeling of being watched grew stronger, as if someone was right behind her, closely observing her every move.

Yan Yue's heartbeat began to accelerate, and her palms began to sweat slightly. She forced herself to ignore the gaze and quickened her pace. Finally, she reached the exit of the ancient forest, and the view before her suddenly opened up.

Just as she was about to step out of the ancient forest, a familiar figure appeared in her sight. He was dressed in a long, azure robe, with white hair and a youthful face, possessing the air of an immortal. It was none other than Elder Zhao, the one in charge of the Spiritual Herb Garden. He stood motionless, his back to Yan Yue, seemingly observing something.

Yan Yue's heart trembled, and her steps involuntarily stopped. The ominous premonition that had been lingering in her heart became even stronger at this moment. She subconsciously clenched the jade box in her hand, staring intently at Elder Zhao's back, thinking to herself, "Why is Elder Zhao here..."