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

The cave entrance was obscured by lush vines, making the hidden entrance difficult to detect without careful observation. Yan Yue pushed aside the layers of green leaves and slipped into the cave. The cave was small, but unusually dry. The air was filled with a faint herbal aroma. Unknown mosses spread across the stone walls, emitting a faint green light that intertwined with the mottled light and shadow cast in from outside, creating a mysterious scene.

Yan Yue glanced around, confirming there was no danger. Then, she sat cross-legged and pulled out the radiant green spiritual herb from her bosom. This herb, called "Ninglu Grass," had been snatched from Zhang Hu after a narrow escape. The herb was emerald green, its veins shedding a sheen like dewdrops. A rich spiritual energy swirled around it, rising and falling like breathing.

The dew-condensing grass felt soft to the touch, exuding a refreshing fragrance. Yan Yue took a deep breath, calming herself. She knew that refining the dew-condensing grass required a great deal of time and effort, and that the process could not be interrupted. Any slight mistake could lead to failure, or even insanity.

"Hopefully... this time it goes smoothly..." Yan Yue muttered to herself, a flicker of worry in her eyes. Zhang Hu's threat still lingered in her mind. Although she had temporarily escaped him, Zhang Hu's character would never give up easily. This seemingly peaceful forest might be hiding unknown dangers.

Yan Yue placed the dew-condensing grass in her palm and slowly closed her eyes. Memories of her past life flooded back like a tide, and those secret cultivation methods she had deliberately hidden away now emerged clearly in her mind. She was not a cultivator born and bred in this world, but rather came from another technologically advanced world. There, she possessed a unique ability that unexpectedly resonated with the cultivation methods of this world.

After her rebirth, she deliberately concealed her strength, pretending to be an ordinary peasant girl, secretly exploring ways to merge her supernatural powers with her cultivation techniques. And this Condensed Dew Grass was the key to her breakthrough.

According to her memories from her previous life, Yan Yue didn't swallow the Dew-Condensing Grass directly. Instead, she used a unique technique to slowly channel the herb's energy. A faint white light emanated from her fingertips, like a gentle silk thread, entwined around the Dew-Condensing Grass. The silk-like energy gently brushed through every leaf and vein of the herb, as if awakening a dormant power.

Inside the cave, the faint aroma of herbs gradually intensified, and the light from the dew-condensing grass grew brighter, like twinkling stars in the night sky. As time ticked by, beads of sweat formed on Yan Yue's forehead, but she remained focused, not daring to slack off even for a moment.

Suddenly, a subtle rustling sound came from outside the cave, as if something were stirring the vines... Yan Yue's eyes snapped open, a flicker of alarm in her eyes. "Who?" she whispered, the white light in her hand suddenly fading. The rustling outside the cave ceased, seemingly just the wind stirring the vines. Yan Yue held her breath and listened intently, but heard no more movement. Although she still had doubts in her heart, the refining of the Dew Condensation Grass had reached a critical moment and could not be interrupted. She closed her eyes again and refocused her attention on the spiritual herb in her hand.

A white light reappeared, like gentle tentacles, enveloping the Dew-Condensing Grass. As the refining process progressed, Yan Yue felt the power of the spiritual grass continuously merging into her body. A warm current coursed through her, nourishing every inch of her meridians. Her meridians continued to widen. Once thin and delicate, they were now like a surging river, with spiritual energy coursing endlessly through them.

Yan Yue knew that the Qi Refining Stage was the foundation of cultivation, and every breakthrough was crucial. The Qi Refining Stage consisted of ten levels, and each breakthrough represented a significant increase in strength. She was currently at the peak of the fifth level, just one step away from breaking through to the sixth. She could feel herself edging closer to a breakthrough, the spiritual energy within her growing ever more abundant, as if ready to burst forth. An unprecedented sense of power surged through her, filling her with immense excitement.

The essence of the Dew-Condensing Grass was gradually absorbed, and the originally bright green light gradually dimmed. Yan Yue felt her body become much lighter, as if she could ride the wind. She slowly opened her eyes, their eyes gleaming with excitement. Success! She was finally about to break through!

At that moment, a sharp pain suddenly struck, as if thousands of steel needles were piercing her body simultaneously. Yan Yue groaned, her face instantly turning pale. She clenched her teeth, enduring the excruciating pain, not daring to relax even a little. She knew this was the only way to break through. Only by overcoming this pain could she successfully break through to the sixth level of the Qi Refining Stage.

The spiritual energy in her body was like a wild horse running free, rushing around and impacting her meridians. Yan Yue felt as if her body was about to be torn apart, every inch of her skin was burning, and every bone was trembling.

She clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her flesh, blood trickling down between her fingers, yet she felt no pain at all. She had only one thought in her mind: Hold on! I must hold on!

The spiritual energy in the cave grew increasingly dense, gradually forming a vortex that enveloped Yan Yue. The vortex spun faster and faster, emitting a dazzling light that illuminated the entire cave.

Just when Yan Yue was about to collapse, she suddenly felt a cool breath gushing out from her dantian and flowing through her body. This cool breath was like a sweet rain, moistening her dry meridians and relieving her pain.

Yan Yue's breathing gradually calmed down, and her complexion gradually regained its rosy color. She knew that the most difficult time was over.

She slowly opened her eyes, a glint of confidence gleaming in them. The sixth level of Qi Refining! She had finally broken through!

Suddenly, a cold voice rang out from the cave entrance: "It seems you've gained quite a bit..." Yan Yue's body began to tremble. The process of refining the Dew Condensing Grass was far more painful than she had imagined. Spiritual energy surged through her body, threatening to tear her apart. Her meridians burned like red-hot wire. Fine beads of sweat oozed from her forehead, and her face turned pale. But she knew this was the only way to a breakthrough. Only by overcoming this pain could she reach the next level.

She clenched her teeth, clenching her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her flesh, yet she felt no pain at all. She struggled to control the spiritual energy within her body, directing it along the lines of the technique. Each cycle felt like walking on a knife's edge; the slightest mistake could lead to obsession.

"Hold on, Yan Yue, you can do this!" She silently encouraged herself in her heart. In her previous life, she had experienced countless life and death trials. This little pain was nothing! She recalled the scene of being persecuted to death by the underworld supernatural organization in her previous life, and a strong fire of revenge surged in her heart. This anger made her more sober and more determined.

She concentrated, focusing all her attention on refining the spiritual herb. White light flickered in her hands, and the essence of the dew-condensing grass continuously merged into her body. Her meridians continued to widen, and spiritual energy flowed through them endlessly. She could feel herself getting closer and closer to a breakthrough.

Suddenly, a sharp pain struck, nearly causing her to faint. She felt as if her body was about to explode, her meridians stretched to their limit. But she didn't give up. She knew this was the crucial moment for a breakthrough. With all her might, she channeled the power of the spiritual herbs to attack the bottleneck within her body.

"Crack!" There was a slight sound, as if something had broken. Yan Yue felt a cool breath surging from her dantian and flowing through her body. She knew that she had successfully broken through a small bottleneck.

She let out a long sigh and slowly opened her eyes. Everything in the cave became clear; she could even hear the breeze outside rustling the leaves. She felt her body brimming with strength, as if she had been reborn.

Yan Yue stood up, stretched her muscles, and a faint smile appeared on her face. The sixth level of Qi Refining Stage! She had finally broken through! Although it was only a small breakthrough, it meant a lot to her. This was an important step forward in her rebirth.

She knew this was just the beginning. The path to immortality was long and arduous, and she still had a long way to go. She didn't know what challenges she would face next, but she was ready. She wanted to become stronger, strong enough to protect herself, strong enough to seek revenge!

Yan Yue carefully put away the remaining dew-condensing grass and prepared to leave the cave. She looked around, making sure she had left no trace, and then left quietly.

Upon returning to the village, Yan Yue noticed a strange atmosphere. The usually bustling streets now seemed unusually deserted. The villagers were all in a hurry, with a hint of unease on their faces.

A villager saw Yan Yue and ran over, whispering, "Yan Yue, go home and take a look..."