Eternal Life from Taking Care of Master's Wife-Chapter 228 - 58: Thirty Million a Day, Nu Zhantian and Nu Qianqiu
Thirst!
So thirsty!
Parched!
Mouth dry and tongue parched, Zhou Chen felt like he was going to explode.
He was like a small calf pulling a large cart, trudging arduously along the winding and rugged mountain paths.
The jade-like carriage weighed on his shoulder, feeling as heavy as a thousand pounds, his steps laborious as he sweated profusely.
Especially, Zhou Chen was very thirsty.
He needed water!
With difficult steps, Zhou Chen barely made it over two obstructive mountains and finally caught his breath on a flat prairie.
Zhou Chen continued on his journey.
Over the snowy mountains, across the grasslands, to a perilous gorge.
Zhou Chen looked up and gazed, his pupils shrank, and he was speechless in awe.
"No wonder Wang Anshi once said: The extraordinary views of grandeur and enchantment are often found in places far and perilous, where people rarely reach, thus only those with resolve can arrive."
Such beauty is not for the common eyes to appreciate and see. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
Even someone as talented as Zhou Chen had to exert great effort to reach here.
Zhou Chen’s eyes were fervent, poetry springing forth:
"Born of heaven, an Immortal cave, infinite scenery on the perilous peaks!"
Zhou Chen surveyed the surrounding mountains, eyes wide, savoring the unique and splendid scenery outside without missing any detail.
"What’s there to look at!"
Huangfu Yueyao, worried that Zhou Chen might lose himself in the mountains and rivers, glared at him, hoping he would hit the road quickly and avoid dawdling.
"Beautiful Master, life is not just about destinations, the journey’s scenery is indispensable!"
Zhou Chen opened his arms, wanting to embrace and kiss the beautiful landscape.
"No.."
Huangfu Yueyao wanted to stop him, but it was too late.
How could you...
Seeing Zhou Chen not heed her words, Huangfu Yueyao, having no means, did not bother with Zhou Chen.
Fortunately, Zhou Chen did not linger too long.
He was too thirsty.
He needed to drink water.
But looking around, mountains were on both sides, with only the gorge in the middle as a possible place to dig a well for water.
Zhou Chen immediately took action.
He drew out the largest hoe, found the right spot, and struck hard.
At first, it was still manageable, the surface had gaps, and Zhou Chen easily dug down.
But soon.
Zhou Chen encountered a colossal problem.
Beneath lay an incredibly solid layer of rock.
This rock layer was thin, yet extremely resilient, despite Zhou Chen using a big, thick, and sharp hoe, it was still unable to break through.
Because this rock layer is unique to the Fantasy World, more durable than alloys, extremely rare.
Ordinarily, in such a situation, Zhou Chen should have given up and moved to another place for well-digging.
But looking around, there was no better place.
Especially since a few trickles of refreshing mountain spring water had already seeped from below, giving Zhou Chen boundless hope and motivation.
Yet the rock layer was just too unyielding.
However, after some probing, Zhou Chen quickly discovered its weakness, the rock layer was not flawless; inside, there was a small gap.
Zhou Chen immediately regained his spirits, slowly enlarging the natural gap with his hoe.
Finally.
Zhou Chen’s body aligned in a perfect effort, using all his strength, the hoe struck down fiercely, breaking through the solid rock layer.
And at that moment, it seemed like a subterranean water vein was opened, gushing underground water erupted, instantly drenching Zhou Chen.
His head and hair were all soaked.
Zhou Chen didn’t mind, instead experiencing a joy and excitement post-success.
Successful well-digging!
Embraced by the underground spring water, Zhou Chen was thoroughly satisfied; all previous hardships felt worth it.
After a brief rest, Zhou Chen continued digging.
With the solid rock layer breached, this time there were no obstacles as he moved downward, Zhou Chen was full of vigor.
Soon he reached a slick and warm space filled with underground spring water, seemingly a hot spring, very warm.
Zhou Chen plunged right in, taking a hearty soak in the hot spring.
Though he had been sweating profusely earlier, at this moment, soaking in the hot spring, all fatigue vanished, his whole body felt clear, and indescribable comfort.
Unknowingly, after a long soak in the hot spring, Zhou Chen finally stood up to explore around, expanding and deepening the well.
More water surged from below like the subterranean water vein was completely opened.
...
Outside the Ancient Cave Mansion.
Purple Blue Fairy, Lin Nantian, and other powerful figures from the Infinite Sword Sect were anxious in their hearts but had no effective solutions.
Those above the Divine Seed Realm couldn’t enter.
Forcing entry could cause the entire mansion to collapse.
Disciples at the Primordial Pill Realm entering would have little effect.
Especially since Zhou Chen entered without news.
Others who went in also did not see Zhou Chen.
"That kid is truly troublesome!"
Purple Blue Fairy muttered under her breath, yet thinking of Zhou Chen risking life for Huangfu Yueyao by venturing into the mansion, felt gratified.
No one likes the heartless and cruel sort, especially those who betray kindness.
Zhou Chen’s selfless act of invading the mansion to rescue his master, albeit impulsive, deserves praise and admiration.
"Should never have agreed to him going in earlier!"
Purple Blue Fairy regretted slightly, Zhou Chen as Dao Primordial Pill and Dao Golden Core dual prodigy, rare through history, if he falls in the mansion, truly a pity.
"Grandmaster Ancestor doesn’t need to worry too much, at least now we know Yueyao and Zhou Chen are still alive, besides wanting to become strong, one must undergo trial!"
Lin Nantian comforted.
The path is one’s own choice.
Zhou Chen insisted on entering; if he falls inside, it only shows Zhou Chen lacked fortune; despite his talent, what use if he doesn’t mature?
Better to be useless!
Boom!
As Lin Nantian spoke, a huge lightning bolt suddenly burst down violently from the clouds, the instant intense light caused most people to instinctively close their eyes.
