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

Deafening cries of killing ripped through the stillness of the night, like the roar of a wild beast, rapidly approaching the Murong family's spiritual mine from afar. Murong Hai abruptly stood up, his face livid, a flash of panic in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination. "Oh no! They're coming! Everyone, prepare to meet them!"

The cries of killing grew closer, and the ground began to tremble slightly. The members of the Murong family drew their weapons and stood ready, a tense atmosphere thick in the air. Young Murong Yun gripped his sword tightly, sweat dripping from his palms. He gazed into the distance, his eyes filled with worry.

"Elder Lin, can the family's defensive formation still hold up?" Murong Hai asked in a deep voice.

Elder Lin stroked his beard and said in a steady tone, "Don't worry, clan leader. I have reinforced the formation, which is enough to hold out for a while."

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of dark figures appeared in the distance. They were dressed in black, holding sharp blades, and surged towards them like a tide. The shouts of killing shook the sky, and they rushed towards the Murong family's spiritual mine.

"Shoot!" Murong Hai gave the order, and arrows rained down on the invading enemies. However, these men in black seemed to have been prepared, and they all raised their shields to block the rain of arrows.

Yan Yue stood in the crowd, seemingly calm, but in reality, she was secretly mobilizing her spiritual energy, silently strengthening the defensive formations around the spiritual mine. Reborn, she was no longer the peasant girl at the mercy of others. She wanted to protect herself and the people she cared about.

The first wave of attacks came like a raging storm, but under the defensive formation Yan Yue had secretly created, it was like a drop in the ocean, with little effect. The men in black were repelled by the rebound force of the formation, and many even vomited blood and fell to the ground.

Seeing this scene, the members of the Murong family breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at Yan Yue with admiration. Murong Hai patted Yan Yue's shoulder excitedly, "Miss Yan, it's all thanks to you!"

Yan Yue smiled slightly and said modestly, "Patriarch, you are too kind. I am just doing my best."

However, Yan Yue knew that this was only the calm before the storm. She could sense an even more powerful force approaching.

As expected, after their brief setback, the men in black didn't retreat. They quickly adjusted their formation and began to focus their efforts on attacking the weak points in the family's defenses. The once solid defensive formation began to crack under the fierce attacks of the men in black.

Some family members began to panic, and their eyes turned to Yan Yue again, their eyes full of expectation and anxiety.

In the distance, a man dressed in black, who looked like the leader of the group, curled his lips into a sinister smile. "It seems their defensive formation is just so-so. Pass the order down, attack the west side with all your strength; that's their weak point!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the defensive formation on the west side began to tremble violently, and it seemed that it was about to collapse... Nong Jin clenched the sword in his hand, his eyes sharp, and whispered to Yan Yue: "Yuer, be careful..."

The western defensive formation creaked with a tooth-grinding sound, like the final groan of an old man in his twilight years. Spiderweb-like cracks spread rapidly, and it seemed on the verge of collapse. The hearts of the Murong family members sank, and a feeling of despair began to spread.

"The west side can't hold on any longer!" Murong Yun exclaimed, his voice trembling slightly.

Murong Hai's face turned pale. He knew that if the western defenses were breached, the men in black would march straight in, with disastrous consequences. He gripped his sword tightly, his gaze determined. "Everyone, follow me to the west. We will defend our family to the death!"

At this critical moment, Yan Yue made her move. She flashed, dashing westward like a bolt of lightning. Her hands quickly formed seals, and golden runes flew from her fingertips, merging into the crumbling formation.

"Miss Yan!" Murong Hai saw this and a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart. He knew Yan Yue's strength was unfathomable, and perhaps she could turn the tide.

The golden runes moved like snakes, quickly mending the cracks in the formation. The formation, which was on the verge of collapse, miraculously stabilized under Yan Yue's blessing.

The leader of the men in black saw this and his expression changed. "This girl actually has such a skill! Increase the intensity of your attack and break through the formation as soon as possible!"

The man in black attacked the western defensive formation like a madman, attacking it even more fiercely. Beads of sweat formed on Yan Yue's forehead, but she gritted her teeth, doing her utmost to maintain the stability of the formation.

Nong Jin held Yan Yue's hand tightly, "Yuer, don't be afraid, I'm here." His firm eyes gave Yan Yue strength, and Yan Yue also held his hand in return. There was no need for much words between the two, a glance was enough to convey their trust and support for each other.

"Boom!" With a loud noise, the defensive formation on the west side finally failed to withstand the crazy attack of the man in black and collapsed completely.

Seeing this, the leader of the men in black laughed loudly, "Hahaha, we finally broke through! Kill them all and leave no one alive!"

The men in black poured in like a tide. The members of the Murong family fought hard, but they were outnumbered and gradually fell into a disadvantage.

"Yu'er, protect yourself." Nong Jin's voice was low and firm. He protected Yan Yue behind him, and the long sword in his hand emitted a dazzling light.

"No, I want to fight with you!" Yan Yue's eyes were firm. She was no longer the weak woman who needed to be protected. She was a strong person who was reborn. She wanted to fight side by side with Nong Jin to protect their common home.

Nong Jin looked at Yan Yue's determined eyes, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He smiled slightly and nodded, "Okay, let's fight together!"

After saying that, Nong Jin flashed and rushed into the enemy camp like an arrow, waving the long sword in his hand, bringing up pieces of sword light, like the dance of death, reaping the lives of the men in black.

Seeing this, several black-clad masters surrounded Nong Jin. Their combined strength was formidable. Nong Jin was in a tough fight, but he constantly adjusted his tactics, first using his spiritual power to create multiple clones to confuse the enemy, then finding the right moment to defeat them one by one, gradually turning the tide.

At this moment, a sharp whistle was heard in the distance...

A sharp whistle pierced the night sky, like a death warrant, pausing both sides in the fierce battle. The men in black retreated like a tide, leaving behind only corpses and the rich smell of blood.

Nong Jin retracted his sword, the blood staining it dripping down its tip, creating a dazzling display of blood on the ground. He panted slightly, his eyes scanning his surroundings warily, not daring to relax for even a moment. While the fight had been intense, he hadn't used his full strength. He had a vague feeling that this was only the calm before the storm.

Upon seeing this, Clan Leader Murong Hai strode over to Nong Jin and said, "Thank you, Immortal Emperor, for your help. My Murong Clan is eternally grateful."

Nong Jin nodded slightly, "You're welcome, Patriarch Murong. It's also my responsibility to protect Yue'er." His gaze fell on Yan Yue, his eyes full of tenderness.

Yan Yue gave Nong Jin a warm smile, then walked up to Murong Hai and said, "Patriarch Murong, external forces are now coming with great force. We must find out their purpose as soon as possible so that we can better deal with them."

Murong Hai nodded, his face solemn. "Miss Yan is right, but we know nothing about their situation right now, so it's not easy to find out their purpose."

"Perhaps, we can find some clues from Pharmacist Qi." Yan Yue thought of Pharmacist Qi's strange behavior before, and felt vaguely that he might know something.

"Pharmacist Qi?" Murong Hai looked at Yan Yue in confusion.

"That's right," Yan Yue told Murong Hai about Pharmacist Qi's unusual behavior. "I think he seems to have discovered something, but he doesn't dare to say it out loud."

Murong Hai pondered for a moment and said, "There is no time to lose. Let's go ask Pharmacist Qi now."

The three of them arrived at Pharmacist Qi's residence, only to find that he had already disappeared, leaving behind only a note that read: "Go to the Spirit Mine quickly, beware of traps!"

"Spiritual Mine?" Murong Hai's expression changed. "Could it be that their target is the Spiritual Mine?"

The spiritual mine is the lifeline of the Murong family. Once the spiritual mine is taken away, the Murong family will face a catastrophe.

"We must rush to the spirit mine immediately!" Murong Hai made a prompt decision and rushed to the spirit mine with the elite members of his family.

Along the way, they were very careful, guarding against possible traps. However, the fact that they had a safe journey made them feel a little suspicious.

After arriving at the spirit mine, they found that the entrance to the spirit mine was quiet and there seemed to be nothing unusual.

"Strange, why is there no movement?" Murong Yun said puzzledly.

Murong Hai frowned, feeling uneasy. "Everyone, be careful and alert. Don't take it lightly."

Everyone entered the spiritual mine carefully. It was pitch black inside the mine, and they couldn't see their hands in front of them.

"Light the torches!" Murong Hai ordered.

The torches were lit, and the dim light illuminated the scene inside the mine.

Suddenly, the ground began to shake violently, and debris continued to fall from the top of the mine.

"Oh no, there's an ambush!" Murong Hai shouted.

Before he could finish his words, a group of men in black emerged from the depths of the mine and surrounded the members of the Murong family.

"Kill!" The leader of the men in black gave an order, and a fierce fight broke out again.

Nong Jin held a long sword and protected Yan Yue in front of him, like a god of war, unstoppable.

Yan Yue no longer hid his strength. Golden light shone in his hands, and runes flew out, repelling the approaching men in black.

The members of the Murong family also fought bravely. Although they were outnumbered, they relied on their familiarity with the terrain of the spiritual mine and resisted tenaciously.

The fierce battle lasted for a long time and both sides suffered heavy losses.

Suddenly, the men in black blew their sharp whistles again, and just like before, they quickly retreated and disappeared into the darkness.

Although the members of the Murong family were exhausted, they managed to save the spiritual mine.

However, Yan Yue felt a surge of unease. She felt that the retreat of the men in black was too sudden, as if they were plotting something bigger.

She carefully observed the movements around her, and suddenly, she discovered...

“Jin…”