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

Yan Yue pulled Nong Jin's sleeve and pointed to an almost imperceptible crack on the top of the mine. "Jin, look there."

Nong Jin looked in the direction Yan Yue pointed. Initially, he saw nothing unusual, but after a closer look, he realized the crack seemed slightly wider than before. His brow furrowed, a hint of doubt rising in his heart.

"Is there...is there something wrong with this crack?" Murong Hai walked forward, observed it carefully, and asked in confusion.

Yan Yue squatted down, picked up a piece of gravel, and crushed it gently. "These gravels didn't fall off naturally, but were cut by some sharp weapon. Also, did you notice that these men in black retreated so quickly both times that they left almost no trace, and even took away the bodies."

Murong Hai and Elder Lin exchanged a glance, each seeing shock in the other's eyes. They had been so focused on the battle that they hadn't noticed these details at all.

"You mean..." Elder Lin seemed to have thought of something, and his expression changed slightly.

"I suspect that they are not really retreating, but are secretly digging a tunnel and want to sneak into the spiritual mine from underground!" Yan Yue said in a firm tone.

Everyone was shocked when this was said. If this was true, the consequences would be disastrous.

Murong Hai's face turned pale. He hadn't expected the enemy to be so cunning. He immediately ordered his tribesmen to carefully check every corner of the mine, looking for any hidden passages.

"Yuer, how did you find out?" Nong Jin looked at Yan Yue with admiration in his eyes.

Yan Yue smiled slightly and explained, "I noticed that the direction of the men in black's retreat was slightly different each time, and the frequency of the ground shaking when they retreated was also different from before. This shows that they are not returning by the same route, but are constantly changing their route. They are likely digging an underground tunnel."

Everyone admired Yan Yue's insight. Even Murong Yun, who had always been resentful of Yan Yue, had to admit how powerful she was.

After a careful search, they found a newly dug passage deep in the mine. The entrance was cleverly hidden under a pile of rubble. If it weren't for Yan Yue's reminder, they might have missed this key clue.

"Damn it, these guys are so insidious!" Murong Hai was furious.

"Fortunately, Yue'er discovered it in time, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable." Elder Lin said with lingering fear.

Yan Yue looked at the discovered passage with a cold look in her eyes. She knew that this was just the tip of the iceberg of the enemy's conspiracy, and a greater crisis was yet to come.

"We must strengthen the mine's defenses as soon as possible to prevent the enemy from sneaking in again," Yan Yue suggested.

Murong Hai immediately adopted Yan Yue's suggestion, mobilized manpower, and began to strengthen the mine's defenses.

As everyone bustled about, Murong Yun quietly stepped aside, a sinister smile on his face. He lowered his voice and addressed a few confidants, "Spread the word. Say Yan Yue is deliberately creating panic..." Murong Yun gave his confidants these sinister instructions before returning to the crowd, feigning indifference. He thought he could easily sow discord and raise suspicions about Yan Yue, just as he had before. However, he miscalculated.

On previous occasions, Murong Yun had exploited Yan Yue's unfamiliarity with her tribe and her fear of the unknown to successfully spread rumors, putting her in trouble. But this time, Yan Yue, relying on her own wisdom and ability, resolved crises time and again, winning the trust of more and more people. Her discovery of the secret passage in particular made everyone look at her with new eyes.

The rumor was like a pebble dropped into a calm lake, creating a ripple that quickly vanished without a trace. Some tribesmen, upon hearing the rumor, discussed it privately, without the same outcry they had previously.

"What is Murong Yun doing again?" Elder Lin frowned, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.

"Don't pay attention to him, he's just a clown." Murong Hai waved his hand, obviously accustomed to Murong Yun's tricks.

Even some tribesmen who were originally skeptical of Yan Yue stood on Yan Yue's side this time.

"I think Miss Yan is right. Those men in black are indeed suspicious."

"Yes, if Miss Yan hadn't discovered it in time, the consequences would be disastrous."

Murong Yun's face turned grim when he saw that his rumor hadn't had the desired effect. He hadn't expected Yan Yue's influence to be so great.

Yan Yue paid no attention to the rumors; she was concentrating on discussing a plan to strengthen the mine's defenses with Murong Hai, Elder Lin, and the others. Nong Jin stood beside her, listening quietly, his eyes filled with admiration and love.

As night fell, the mine was brightly lit. Under Yan Yue's command, the tribesmen worked diligently to strengthen the mine's defenses.

Yan Yue pointed to a location on the map and said to Murong Hai, "Chief, the terrain here is quite complex. It's easy to defend but difficult to attack. We can set up an ambush here."

Murong Hai looked at the map carefully and nodded, "Okay, I'll do as you say."

Nong Jin gently stroked Yan Yue's hair, "Yuer, your wisdom always surprises me."

Yan Yue leaned in Nong Jin's arms, enjoying the warmth of the moment. "I just did what I should do," she said softly, a barely perceptible coldness flashing in her eyes. She knew the real battle had just begun.

After everything was arranged, Yan Yue and Nong Jin stood side by side at the entrance of the mine, gazing at the dark night sky in the distance.

"Everything is ready." Yan Yue said in a low voice.

Nong Jin held Yan Yue's hand tightly and said, "Let's face it together."

In the distance, several dark shadows approached silently... Deep in the mine, a newly dug passage led directly to the ambush circle...

The shadows drew closer, gradually revealing themselves. They were the same external forces that had previously harassed the Murong family. They had apparently relaxed their defenses within the mine, believing they could easily succeed this time. The leading figure in black gestured, and the group silently infiltrated the mine.

They advanced along the previously explored route, oblivious to the approaching danger. Silence reigned on both sides of the passage, only the gentle thud of their footsteps echoing through the mine. After passing through a narrow passage, the view suddenly opened up, revealing a vast underground space. Just as they relaxed their vigilance, countless torches suddenly lit up, illuminating the entire space like daylight.

"Kill!" Murong Hai gave an order, and the members of the Murong family who were ambushing around jumped out, and all kinds of spells and weapons attacked the invaders.

"Oh no, there's an ambush!" The leading man in black's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly ordered his men to counterattack.

The battle erupted instantly, the roar of shouts and spells clashing resounding throughout the mine. Although the Murong family members were numerous, their cultivation was generally low, and they were momentarily suppressed by these well-trained men in black.

"Yuer, I'll go!" A sharp light flashed in Nong Jin's eyes. Without waiting for Yan Yue to answer, he turned into a golden light and rushed into the enemy camp.

Nong Jin's attacks were as fast as lightning, each one carrying a powerful surge of spiritual energy. Wherever he struck, the men in black fell to the ground. He was like a fierce tiger, wreaking havoc among the enemy, unstoppable.

"Damn it!" Seeing his companions falling one by one, the leading man in black roared, waving the sword in his hand, and pounced towards Nong Jin.

Nong Jin sneered and charged forward fearlessly. The two engaged in a fierce mid-air exchange, the shockwaves from the collision of spiritual energy rustling the surrounding stone walls.

Just as the battle was in full swing, several dark shadows suddenly emerged from the darkness and headed straight for Murong Hai and the others. These shadows were extremely fast and their movements were strange. They were the dreaded shadow assassins!

"Not good!" Murong Hai's face changed and he quickly swung his sword to block.

However, just when the shadow assassin was about to succeed, several golden lights flashed, and several golden talismans appeared out of thin air, trapping the shadow assassin tightly.

"Hmph, I expected you to do this." Yan Yue snorted coldly and walked out from the darkness.

It turned out that Yan Yue had anticipated the Shadow Assassin's possible appearance and had set traps in the mines in advance. These talismans were carefully crafted by her, specifically to counter the Shadow Assassin's stealth and speed.

The shadow assassin, who had lost his ability to move, was like a lamb to be slaughtered and was quickly subdued by members of the Murong family.

The external forces suffered heavy losses, and the leading men in black, seeing the situation was hopeless, had no choice but to order a retreat. The remaining men in black abandoned their weapons and fled in panic.

When the smoke cleared, the mine was in ruins. Although the Murong family had won, they had paid a price.

Yan Yue walked over to Nong Jin and asked with concern, "Are you okay?"

Nong Jin smiled and shook his head, "This little injury is nothing."

Murong Hai walked up to Yan Yue and said gratefully, "Miss Yan, this time it's all thanks to you, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous."

Yan Yue smiled slightly, "Patriarch, you are too kind. This is what I should do."

Elder Lin also came over and looked at Yan Yue with admiration in his eyes, "Miss Yan, your wisdom and courage are truly admirable."

Yan Yue smiled modestly, but a faint sense of unease lingered within her. She felt that things weren't quite so simple. Would the external forces truly give up? How would the Murong family fare after this conflict?

She gazed deep into the mine, her eyes penetrating as she slowly said, "This is just the beginning..." Suddenly, her expression changed, and she grabbed Nong Jin's arm. In the distance, a deafening roar like an earthquake could be heard...