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

As night fell and the stars dimmed, Yan Yue's figure moved silently through the dense woods like a ghost.

Ahead, the spiritual herb garden of the Lu family, a family of immortal cultivators, loomed large. A towering wall surrounded it, like a dormant beast. Dots of fire flickered on the wall, the torches of patrolling guards, illuminating the surroundings in a flickering manner.

Yan Yue took a deep breath. The air was filled with a faint medicinal aroma, but also with a subtle hint of danger. She knew she had stepped into a dangerous place.

At the entrance to the Spiritual Herb Garden, two guards, clad in armor and holding longswords, watched the surroundings vigilantly. Yan Yue hid behind a thick, old tree, carefully observing their movements. She discovered that the guards would change shifts every half hour, and in those brief moments, an unguarded blind spot would appear at the entrance.

This is a perfect opportunity! Yan Yue thought to herself. She held her breath, mobilized her spiritual energy, and completely concealed her presence. When the time came to change guards, she shot out like an arrow, her speed astonishing. Before the guards noticed, she had already slipped into the spiritual herb garden.

In the Spiritual Herb Garden, a variety of rare spiritual herbs and medicinal herbs shone with a dazzling array of colors, a sight to behold. Yan Yue followed the route she remembered, cautiously heading towards her target—the Seven-Star Begonia. This Seven-Star Begonia was a key ingredient in refining elixirs that boosted cultivation, and the purpose of her trip.

However, the dangers within the Spiritual Herb Garden were far greater than she had imagined. Besides the visible guards, there were also hidden formations and restrictions. Yan Yue took every step with extreme caution, fearing she might trigger any traps. Drawing on her past life's experience and her understanding of formations, she deftly avoided several dangerous restrictions.

Just as she was about to approach the Seven-Star Begonia, she suddenly heard a faint sound of footsteps from behind. Yan Yue's heart trembled, and she quickly turned around, only to see a woman in green standing not far away, looking at her with a smile.

"Young lady, you have great skills. You were able to sneak into the Lu family's spiritual herb garden silently. It's really admirable." The woman chuckled. It was the casual cultivator Hua Die.

Yan Yue calmly looked at the woman in front of her, secretly alert in her heart. She knew that in this dangerous place, anyone could be an enemy.

"You're flattered." Yan Yue replied calmly, "I'm here for the Seven-Star Begonia, too."

"Oh? It seems we have the same goal." A cunning glint flashed in Huadie's eyes. "How about we cooperate?"

Yan Yue did not agree immediately, but asked: "What are your plans?"

Huadie approached Yan Yue and whispered her plan...

In the distance, amidst the dense branches and leaves, a pair of deep eyes were watching everything happening in the Spiritual Herb Garden. Nong Jin's brows were furrowed, his heart filled with worry. He thought of his previous argument with Yan Yue and couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

He knew Yan Yue's character; once she made a decision, she would never give up easily. He sighed and whispered to himself, "This girl, really..." He clenched his fists, ready to help at any time. However, he didn't know that a greater crisis was waiting for Yan Yue... "I hope she's safe..."

Night fell over the Spiritual Herb Garden, and the air was filled with a rich medicinal aroma, but this fragrance could not mask the undercurrent of tension. Nong Jin, hiding in the shadows, kept his eyes fixed on Yan Yue's figure.

Watching her deftly avoid the patrolling guards and sneak into the Spirit Herb Garden, his heart couldn't help but rise. They had previously argued over some trivial matter, and now, watching Yan Yue risk her life alone, he was filled with worry and helplessness. He remembered Yan Yue's stubborn eyes, and he knew that even if he showed up to stop her, she would never turn back.

Yan Yue followed the route he remembered, carefully bypassing several formations and restrictions, and finally arrived at the place where the Seven-Star Begonia grew. This Seven-Star Begonia radiated a soft red light, its seven petals dotted with star-like spots, and it exuded a refreshing fragrance.

Yan Yue was about to start picking the herbs when she suddenly heard a soft voice behind her: "Young lady, you are very skilled. You were able to sneak into the Lu family's spiritual herb garden without making any noise. It's really admirable."

Yan Yue's heart trembled, and she quickly turned around to see a woman in green clothes, looking at her with a smile. This woman was none other than the wandering cultivator Hua Die. She had a beautiful face and an extraordinary temperament, but there was a hint of cunning in her eyes.

"You're flattered." Yan Yue responded calmly, "I'm here for the Seven-Star Begonia, too."

"Oh? It seems we have the same goal." Hua Die chuckled softly, a glint in her eyes. "How about we work together? The Lu family's formation is not so easy to break. It would be difficult for one person to succeed alone."

Yan Yue was wary. She knew Huadie's words made sense. The Spiritual Herb Garden's formations were indeed complex, and it would be difficult for her to escape unscathed alone. But she also understood that courting disaster was extremely risky. Huadie's origins were unknown, her intentions unpredictable, and collaborating with her was undoubtedly like dancing with the wolf.

"Cooperation?" Yan Yue pretended to be silent, his eyes flickering. "What are your plans?"

Hua Die leaned close to Yan Yue and whispered her plan. She proposed that they work together to break the final barrier protecting the Seven-Star Begonia, and then divide the spiritual herbs equally. She spoke softly, as if afraid of being overheard, but this only made Yan Yue feel uneasy. He had a feeling that there was some conspiracy behind this seemingly perfect plan.

Yan Yue remained calm on the surface, but her mind was calculating rapidly. While listening to Hua Die's plan, she secretly observed the surrounding environment, looking for a way to escape.

From a distance, Nong Jin heard their conversation clearly, and his worry grew even greater. He knew that Yan Yue, though seemingly calm, was actually turbulent. He clenched his fists, ready to strike at any moment.

At this moment, something strange happened. A snow-white spirit pet suddenly appeared from the depths of the Spirit Herb Garden. Its sturdy figure and sharp eyes seemed to have sensed the presence of Yan Yue and Hua Die. It let out a low growl and darted towards them.

Yan Yue, quick-witted and swift-handed, cast a small spell, attempting to confuse the spirit pet. The spirit pet paused, seemingly disturbed, but quickly regained consciousness and lunged at Yan Yue again. Yan Yue dodged to the side, simultaneously pulling a magical weapon from his storage bag...

"Be careful!" Huadie exclaimed.

Yan Yue pulled a jade ruyi from her storage bag. While seemingly small and delicate, it held immense power. She channeled her spiritual energy into the ruyi, and it suddenly shone brightly, emitting a dazzling light. The spirit pet was startled by the sudden burst of light, its attack pausing momentarily. Seizing this opportunity, Yan Yue swung the ruyi, sending a ray of emerald green light caressing the spirit pet.

The light struck the spirit pet, making a dull sound. The spirit pet wailed and stumbled back a few steps. The fierce gleam in its eyes grew even brighter, clearly enraged.

It pounced on Yan Yue again, faster than before and with even greater force. Yan Yue dodged the attacks of the spirit pet while waving the Jade Ruyi. Rays of emerald green light flickered in the Spirit Herb Garden, illuminating the night.

Hua Die watched with trepidation. She hadn't expected Yan Yue to be so formidable. She had originally thought Yan Yue was just an ordinary mid-stage Jindan cultivator, but now it seemed she had clearly underestimated him. She secretly thanked herself for not acting rashly, or else she would have been seriously injured.

The attacks from the spirit pets intensified, and Yan Yue gradually began to feel the strain. She knew this wasn't going to work; she needed to find a way out. Just then, a powerful aura descended over the Spirit Herb Garden. This aura, vast and unfathomable like the ocean, suffocated both Yan Yue and Hua Die.

The spirit pet also sensed this powerful aura. It growled, a flicker of fear in its eyes. It halted its attack and gazed warily upwards. An old man in white slowly descended from the sky. He had white hair and a youthful face, an air of immortality, and a faint golden glow emanated from his body. He was none other than the reclusive Qingfeng Zhenren, who had lived in seclusion for many years.

True Man Qingfeng glanced at Yan Yue and his pet, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. He asked, "What happened here?"

Yan Yue's heart trembled, and she quickly put away the jade ruyi and bowed respectfully, saying, "Junior Yan Yue, greetings to Senior Qingfeng." She briefly explained what had happened and portrayed herself as an innocent victim.

Hua Die also hurried forward to pay her respects, echoing Yan Yue's words. After listening to the two's explanations, Master Qingfeng didn't say much. He glanced at his spirit pet and said calmly, "It's not advisable to stay here for long. You should leave quickly." With that, he turned and left, his figure gradually disappearing into the night sky.

The spirit pet seemed to be extremely wary of Master Qingfeng. Seeing him leave, it turned and ran back into the depths of the Spirit Herb Garden. Yan Yue and Hua Die exchanged a glance and breathed a sigh of relief. They knew they had narrowly escaped this time.

Yan Yue bowed to Hua Die and said, "Thank you for your help, Miss. Yan Yue is very grateful."

Huadie smiled slightly and said, "You're too polite, young lady. It's just a small favor. Since we can't stay here for long, let's discuss cooperation another day."

"Okay." Yan Yue nodded in agreement.

The two left the Spiritual Herb Garden and came to a secluded place.

"Miss, are you really going to cooperate with me?" Hua Die asked.

"Of course." Yan Yue said with a smile, "The Seven-Star Begonia is very important to me. I will definitely find a way to get it."

Hua Die looked at Yan Yue's smile, but a trace of doubt rose in her heart. She always felt that Yan Yue's smile was a little fake, as if it was hiding some secret.

"Then, see you tomorrow." Yan Yue said.

"Okay." Hua Die nodded in agreement.

Yan Yue turned and left, his figure gradually disappearing into the night. Hua Die looked in the direction Yan Yue left, a complex light flashing in her eyes. She whispered to herself, "Yan Yue, who are you..."

In the distance, Nong Jin, hiding in the shadows, watched all of this unfold. He watched Yan Yue's departing figure, his heart filled with worry. He didn't know what Yan Yue was planning, but he knew she wouldn't give up easily. He clenched his fists, determined to protect Yan Yue and prevent her from coming to any harm. He quietly followed...