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

Yan Yue stood in the center of the Murong family's meeting hall, clutching a crystal-clear photo stone. The room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, all eyes focused on her, the atmosphere almost suffocating. She was ready to unveil all the evidence and the truth, exposing Murong Yun's conspiracy to collude with outside forces, incite family strife, and monopolize the spiritual mine. But she worried that some family members might still be unconvinced, and she felt a sense of unease.

Her hands trembled slightly as her fingertips gently stroked the smooth surface of the image stone. She took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "Everyone, I have asked you to come here today to reveal a long-hidden truth, a truth that concerns the fate of the Murong family."

She paused, her gaze sweeping across the crowd, taking in their expressions. There was confusion, expectation, suspicion, and distrust. Murong Yun, in particular, sat in the corner, his face gloomy, his eyes flickering, as if he were contemplating something.

"I know some things are hard to believe," Yan Yue said in a more composed voice, "but facts speak louder than words. This stone records Murong Yun's secret meeting with the Shadow Assassin, and how they planned to instigate family disputes, with the ultimate goal of monopolizing the newly discovered spiritual ore."

Yan Yue channeled his spiritual energy into the image stone, and a clear image emerged in the center of the hall. In it, Murong Yun conversed privately with a masked figure in black. The figure in black was none other than the shadow assassin who had repeatedly attacked Yan Yue and Nong Jin. Their conversation echoed clearly throughout the hall, and every word struck like a hammer, hammering down upon the hearts of the Murong family members.

In the video, Murong Yun's voice was cold and greedy: "As long as you help me get rid of those elders who are in my way, I will give you half of the profits from the spiritual mine after the task is completed."

The Shadow Assassin's voice was hoarse and cold: "Deal."

The scene abruptly ended, and the hall fell silent. Clan leader Murong Hai's face turned pale, his lips trembling as he stared at his nephew in disbelief. The other elders also displayed expressions of shock and anger.

Yan Yue took a deep breath and began to elaborate on the external forces' conspiracy, from inciting family disputes to attempting to seize the spiritual mine. She presented and explained the evidence one by one, including the anomaly discovered by Pharmacist Qi and the activities of the shadow assassin. Her explanation was clear and logical, and every detail was carefully considered and convincing.

As Yan Yue continued her story, the family members all showed expressions of sudden enlightenment. They had been deceived by the rumors before, but now that the truth was revealed, they realized that they had been used.

Elder Lin was the first to step forward, saying bitterly, "Murong Yun, you truly disappoint us! You actually colluded with foreign enemies and murdered our own people for your own selfish gain!"

The other elders also chimed in, condemning Murong Yun's betrayal. Clan leader Murong Hai was inconsolable; he had never imagined that his nephew, whom he had nurtured, would do such a cruel and insane thing.

Murong Yun still wanted to refute...

Murong Yun wanted to protest, but he found he had no more reason. The image on the stone and Yan Yue's explanation clearly revealed his crimes. Even those family members who had previously supported him began to look at him with dissatisfaction, even a hint of contempt. Murong Yun suddenly panicked. He opened his mouth, but found that any excuses he could offer were weak and feeble. He trembled like a trapped animal under the gaze of the crowd.

Nong Jin took Yan Yue's hand and squeezed it gently, offering her strength and support. He knew the pressure Yan Yue had endured to get to this moment. He had stood silently behind her, protecting her. Now that the truth was revealed, he was proud and relieved for her. Yan Yue looked at Nong Jin, her eyes filled with gratitude. His presence was like a reassurance, allowing her to remain calm and courageous in the face of any difficulties.

Patriarch Murong Hai slowly stood up, his voice trembling slightly but full of majesty: "Murong Yun, do you have anything else to say?"

Murong Yun slumped dejectedly in his chair, knowing it was all over. He'd thought he could conceal his secrets and keep the spiritual ore for himself, but he hadn't imagined this would be the outcome. He lowered his head, not daring to meet the clan leader's gaze, overwhelmed by regret and despair.

"I..." Murong Yun spoke with difficulty, but in the end said nothing.

The atmosphere in the hall was heavy and oppressive, like the calm before a storm. The elders whispered among themselves, discussing Murong Yun's crimes and the future of their family.

Yan Yue looked around, aware that the situation had not yet subsided. Although the truth had been revealed, the rift within the Murong family would take time to heal. Furthermore, the external forces lurking behind the scenes would not give up.

She took a deep breath and was about to continue speaking when the door to the hall was flung open and a man in black flashed in like a ghost. He held a poisoned dagger in his hand and rushed straight towards Yan Yue. The man in black was extremely fast, his figure like the wind, and he was in front of Yan Yue in the blink of an eye.

"Be careful!" Nong Jin shouted and protected Yan Yue behind him.

The man in black is the shadow assassin who is colluding with Murong Yun. He knows that his conspiracy has been exposed, so he decides to make a desperate move and kill Yan Yue before the truth is completely exposed to prevent her from revealing the conspiracy.

Nong Jin quickly met the enemy, drawing his sword and engaging in a fierce battle with the Shadow Assassin. The Shadow Assassin's moves were vicious and ruthless, each one aimed directly at Nong Jin's vital points. Nong Jin responded cautiously, not daring to slack off even for a moment.

The two men exchanged blows, swords flashing, and the tables and chairs in the hall were shattered by the sword energy. Seeing that the attack was unsuccessful, the shadow assassin suddenly threw a black sphere.

"Poison mist bomb!" Elder Lin exclaimed.

The black sphere exploded instantly after landing, and a thick green poisonous fog quickly spread. Nong Jin was temporarily trapped in the poisonous fog, his vision obstructed and breathing difficult.

Seeing this, Yan Yue was extremely anxious. She quickly mobilized her spiritual power, formed seals with her hands, and a breeze appeared out of thin air, blowing away the poisonous fog.

Nong Jin took the opportunity to counterattack, stabbing the shadow assassin in the chest with a sword. The shadow assassin was unable to dodge and was hit by the sword. He screamed, flew backwards, and fell heavily to the ground.

He struggled to get up, but found himself severely injured and unable to fight again. A fierce light flashed in his eyes, and he pulled out a palm-sized black ball from his arms.

"Oh no! That's an Exploding Talisman!" Elder Lin exclaimed, his face suddenly changing. The Exploding Talisman was so powerful that it could raze the entire hall to the ground.

The shadow assassin showed a sinister smile and was about to activate the explosive talisman, but he felt a numbness in his wrist and the ball in his hand slipped out of his hand.

Yan Yue appeared behind him at some point, her slender fingers pressing on his acupuncture points, blocking his movements. Her eyes were cold, and her tone was chilling: "Do you think you can escape punishment like this?"

Nong Jin flashed to Yan Yue's side, stepped on the Shadow Assassin's chest, and snatched the Explosion Talisman from his hand. He held it high, showing it to everyone, and then crushed it with force, turning it into powder.

The hall was silent. Everyone was still in shock and looked at Yan Yue and Nong Jin with awe.

Clan leader Murong Hai recovered from his shock. He slowly stood up and spoke in a loud and firm voice, "I declare that from now on, my Murong family trusts Miss Yan Yue! Murong Yun colluded with external forces and intended to murder family members. His crime is unforgivable. He will be imprisoned and await his fate! All those who colluded with external forces will be severely punished!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a chorus of approval rang out in the hall. The members of the Murong family expressed their support for the patriarch's decision. They admired Yan Yue's courage and wisdom and were angry and disappointed with Murong Yun's betrayal.

Elder Lin walked up to Yan Yue and bowed deeply. "Miss Yan Yue, thank you for revealing the truth to the Murong family and saving them from danger."

Yan Yue smiled slightly: "Elder Lin, you don't have to be polite. This is what I should do."

The internal conflicts of the Murong family have been temporarily resolved, but the threat from external forces still exists. The shadow assassin is just a pawn sent by them, and the mastermind behind the scenes is still hiding in the dark, waiting for an opportunity to strike.

Patriarch Murong Hai summoned family elders and elite disciples to discuss how to deal with the threat from external forces.

"We must find out which force is manipulating all this behind the scenes." Patriarch Murong Hai said in a deep voice.

"Based on the Shadow Assassin's moves and weapons, I suspect it's the Black Demon Sect," Elder Lin analyzed. The Black Demon Sect is a notorious evil force in the world of immortal cultivation, surviving on assassination and plunder, and has grudges against many families.

"The Black Demon Sect..." Clan leader Murong Hai frowned, a cold light flashing in his eyes, "If it really is them, we must not tolerate them!"

Yan Yue and Nong Jin also participated in the meeting. They knew that their road to revenge had just begun. The Black Demon Sect was only one of the many enemies they had to face. They needed to become stronger to protect themselves and those around them.

As night fell, the atmosphere in the Murong family's meeting hall, tense as everyone gathered to discuss the redistribution of the spiritual ore, grew tense. Yan Yue felt a vague unease, a sense that something was about to happen. She subconsciously tightened her grip on Nong Jin's hand, a chill rising from her heart... She turned to look out the window, and a dark shadow flashed across the pitch-black sky.