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

The sunlight shone on Yan Yue's face, bringing a long-lost warmth. The cold, damp air of the ancient cave seemed to still linger on the corners of her clothes, but she didn't care. She just wanted to get out of this troubled place as soon as possible. She took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air rushing into her lungs, and her tense nerves relaxed slightly.

"Finally out..." Yan Yue whispered, a barely perceptible smile on her lips. This smile hadn't fully blossomed before it froze on her face.

A familiar sneer echoed through the silent valley like a venomous snake. Yan Yue would never forget this sound.

She turned around suddenly and saw Zhang Hu standing on a huge rock not far away, with a cold smile on his face and staring at her greedily.

"Little girl, I didn't expect you to make it out alive." Zhang Hu's voice was hoarse and harsh, like nails scraping against stone. "But do you think you can escape from my clutches like this?"

Yan Yue's heart sank. She had never imagined that Zhang Hu would be waiting for her here. It seemed that he had been secretly following her the entire time.

"Zhang Hu, what exactly do you want to do?" Yan Yue suppressed the fear in his heart and asked coldly.

"What for?" Zhang Hu jumped down from the boulder and approached Yan Yue step by step, his eyes flashing with greed. "Of course I want to take your life and steal your spiritual herbs!"

Yan Yue clenched her fists, beads of sweat oozing from her palms. She knew Zhang Hu would never let her go easily. Although she had managed to escape in the ancient cave, she had also consumed a lot of spiritual energy. Now facing Zhang Hu again, her chances of victory were slim.

"Zhang Hu, I advise you not to act rashly," Yan Yue said, trying to remain calm, a hint of warning in his tone, "You should know that I'm not that easy to deal with."

"Hmph, stop bluffing here!" Zhang Hu snorted disdainfully. "Do you think I don't know you're seriously injured? Now you're just a spent force. I can crush you with just one finger!"

Zhang Hu said this and was about to take action.

Yan Yue looked at him calmly, her eyes devoid of any fear. "You're like a bug you can't shake off. So annoying." She slowly pulled something from her sleeve. It was a palm-sized jade pendant, emerald green and faintly fluorescent. It was a small magical artifact she had stumbled upon deep within the ancient cave, and she hadn't used it until now to conceal her strength.

Zhang Hu looked at the jade pendant in Yan Yue's hand, a hint of doubt in his eyes. He had never seen such a magical instrument before and didn't know what it was used for. But he felt a faint sense of unease, as if something bad was about to happen...

"What is this?" Zhang Hu asked vigilantly.

Yan Yue's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile. She slowly poured her spiritual energy into the jade pendant, and the emerald green light suddenly became even more dazzling...

An emerald green light blossomed in Yan Yue's hand, like a blooming lotus, beautiful yet dangerous. Zhang Hu watched this sudden change, his unease growing stronger. He instinctively sensed that this jade pendant was no ordinary object.

"What is this?" Zhang Hu asked vigilantly, taking a step back unconsciously.

Yan Yue's lips curled up slightly, revealing a mysterious smile. "You'll know soon," she said casually, but her tone carried a hint of unquestionable confidence.

Before he finished speaking, the jade pendant in Yan Yue's hand shone brightly, and a ray of emerald green light shot towards Zhang Hu like an arrow from a bow. Zhang Hu was caught off guard and was hit by the sudden attack. He groaned and stumbled back a few steps, a sharp pain in his chest.

"You..." Zhang Hu covered his chest, his eyes filled with shock and anger. He had never expected that this seemingly insignificant jade pendant could possess such powerful power.

"I told you, you'll know soon." Yan Yue's voice was still calm, as if the attack just now was just a piece of cake for her.

Zhang Hu roared, ignoring the pain in his chest, and rushed towards Yan Yue again. He brandished the long sword in his hand, the blade flashing with a fierce murderous aura.

Yan Yue dodged Zhang Hu's attack with a flick of her wrist. She didn't choose a head-on confrontation, but instead used the surroundings to maneuver around him. She hid behind trees, sometimes using rocks as cover, making Zhang Hu's attacks miss time and again.

Zhang Hu's attacks grew more and more fierce, but he couldn't touch Yan Yue at all. He felt restless, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. He realized that he had underestimated this seemingly fragile woman.

Just as Zhang Hu was distracted, Yan Yue attacked again. The jade pendant in her hand flashed, and another emerald green light struck Zhang Hu. This time, Zhang Hu was knocked back several steps and fell heavily to the ground.

Yan Yue did not pursue the victory, but stood there, looking at Zhang Hu coldly. She knew that Zhang Hu was not fatally injured.

Zhang Hu struggled to get up from the ground, his eyes filled with resentment and anger. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and stared at Yan Yue fiercely.

"You...you actually..." Zhang Hu was panting and couldn't finish his sentence.

Yan Yue still didn't say anything, just looked at him quietly, with a hint of sarcasm in his eyes.

Zhang Hu's eyes fell on the jade pendant in Yan Yue's hand, and a trace of greed flashed in his eyes. He realized that as long as he could get this jade pendant, he would have great power.

"Damn girl, hand over that thing!" Zhang Hu roared and rushed towards Yan Yue again.

Yan Yue dodged Zhang Hu's attack once again with a flash of her body. The jade pendant in her hand glowed, ready to attack again.

At this moment, Zhang Hu suddenly stopped. A flicker of determination flashed in his eyes, and he pulled out a dagger from his bosom. The dagger gleamed coldly, emitting a chilling murderous aura.

"Today, either you die or I die!"

Zhang Hu scrambled to his feet, his eyes bloodshot, like a trapped animal. He pulled a dagger from his bosom, its cold gleam gleaming in the dim woods, illuminating his distorted features. "Today, it's either you die or I die!" he roared, his voice hoarse and filled with a desperate determination.

Yan Yue looked at him calmly, as if he were a clown. She wasn't panicking at all, but instead, a hint of mockery crossed her face. Just as Zhang Hu, brandishing his dagger, lunged at her again, she whispered a spell, her fingertips moving slightly.

The ground beneath Zhang Hu's feet suddenly became muddy and swampy. He was caught off guard and his feet sank in, the mud covering his ankles and making him unable to move.

"What is this?!" Zhang Hu screamed in terror, struggling desperately, but he sank deeper and deeper. The mud gave off a strange, fishy smell that made him nauseous.

Yan Yue didn't answer him, but took the opportunity to turn and leave. Her footsteps were light, and she quickly disappeared into the dense forest, leaving Zhang Hu roaring desperately in the mud.

Although she had temporarily escaped Zhang Hu, Yan Yue remained vigilant. She knew Zhang Hu would not give up. Given his greedy nature, he would definitely find a way to find her and seize the spiritual herb. Perhaps even greater dangers awaited her ahead.

"He won't be able to get out for a while..." Yan Yue muttered to himself as he quickly shuttled through the woods, "But I'm afraid this area is not safe anymore..."

She must find a safe place to refine the spiritual herbs as soon as possible. Improving her strength is the most important thing. Only with strong enough strength can she protect herself in this dangerous world of cultivation.

After walking for a long time, Yan Yue came to a hidden cave. The entrance was obscured by dense vines, making it difficult to find without careful observation. She carefully pushed aside the vines and slipped into the cave.

The cave was small, but dry, and the air was filled with a faint herbal aroma. Yan Yue looked around, and after confirming that there was no danger, he sat cross-legged and took out the spiritual herb emitting a shimmering green light from his arms.

The spiritual herbs felt soft and moist to the touch, emitting a rich spiritual energy. Yan Yue took a deep breath, calmed herself, and began to prepare to refine the spiritual herbs. She knew that refining spiritual herbs would take a lot of time and energy, and she couldn't be interrupted during the process.

"Hopefully... this time it goes smoothly..." Yan Yue muttered to herself, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. She placed the spiritual herb in her palm, slowly closed her eyes, and began to practice her cultivation technique... Outside the cave, a faint black aura silently wrapped around the vines covering the cave entrance...