Chapter 178 is gestating
Looking at Zhu Chengwu who was "touching" Xue Jingling's whole body, Dai Qian's eyes flashed with a trace of grievance and resentment.

However, Narcissus and Xue Jingling were unable to empathize with Dai Qian on this point. They only lamented that Zhu Chengwu was too cautious and too rude, and did not feel that they were insulted in terms of etiquette.

Although Narcissus and Snow Crystal Spirit are in human form, they are elves of heaven and earth after all, and the etiquette concepts in their hearts are different from those of humans.

What's more, from the perspective of Narcissus and Snow Crystal Spirit, they are essentially one breath, so there is no such thing as inviolable private parts.

When they set out again for the last time, even though the Snow Crystal Spirit had ninety-nine percent no power to resist, Zhu Chengwu still kept the Snow Crystal Spirit firmly under his control as he followed Narcissus to the place where a high-level treasure of heaven and earth was suspected to be being nurtured, which was suspected to be the site of the Yang Lei Zhen Yan.

Even though Zhu Chengwu and Xue Jingling had many skin contacts unconsciously during the flight, and Dai Qian's gaze from time to time was filled with increasing resentment and unwillingness, Zhu Chengwu did not care or change at all.

Everything is for Yang Lei Zhen Yan!
Xue Jingling is Zhu Chengwu's only bargaining chip to contain Narcissus.

What's more, Dai Qian is almost invisible to Zhu Chengwu.

His thoughts and emotions were meaningless to Zhu Chengwu.

After seven days and seven nights of hard travel, Zhu Chengwu and Narcissus finally reached their destination.

The reason why Narcissus and Zhu Chengwu, who were at the peak of Yang God and top master's strength, took so much time to reach their destination despite their best efforts was not because the two of them affected their speed, but because Narcissus and Zhu Chengwu were trying their best to hide their tracks along the way.

If they don't try their best to hide, once people notice Narcissus and Zhu Chengwu's whereabouts and discover their destination, when Narcissus and Zhu Chengwu arrive at their destination, they may face a more complicated situation than when they were in Nanzhu Kingdom.

There are more enemies and stronger opponents!
Therefore, hiding their tracks along the way is necessary for Narcissus and Zhu Chengwu, especially for Zhu Chengwu.

"arrive!"

Narcissus, who was leading the way, stopped and turned to look at Zhu Chengwu and the Snow Crystal Spirit in Zhu Chengwu's hand.

"Here?"

Zhu Chengwu stopped with Narcissus, looked up at Narcissus, and then shifted his gaze to the mountains of different sizes in front of him.

This is a place Zhu Chengwu has heard of many times but has never been there in person.

The Spine of the World - Elbru!

"Yes, this is it!"

Narcissus confirmed once again that they had reached their destination and were not far from the place where the high-level rare treasure of heaven and earth, Yang Lei Zhen Yan, was suspected to be bred.

"How far is it after entering the mountain?"

Zhu Chengwu looked at Elbru in front of him and asked Narcissus.

Elbru is not a single mountain but a mountain range.

There are many large and small peaks and mountains.

The place where the Yang Lei Zhen Yan was suspected to be bred has not yet appeared in front of Zhu Chengwu. No one knows where it is in the corner of some mountain in Elbrus.

"Not far away! Marquis Fu'an, can we first take the Snow Crystal Spirit..."

Narcissus looked at Xue Jingling with pity as she was "controlled" by Zhu Chengwu all the way. There was an obvious unhealthy and painful expression on Xue Jingling's face.

"Senior Narcissus, when we really reach the gestational place, I will return the Snow Crystal Spirit to you!"

Before Narcissus could finish her words, she was interrupted by Zhu Chengwu.

The closer you are to success, the more you cannot be careless.

Moreover, Narcissus suddenly asked Zhu Chengwu to release the Snow Crystal Spirit in advance before bringing him to the place where high-level treasures of heaven and earth were suspected to be bred, which made Zhu Chengwu suspicious.

Seeing that Zhu Chengwu was more forceful because of his reluctance to suggest otherwise, and "controlled" the Snow Crystal Spirit with greater power, Narcissus swallowed back all the words she wanted to continue saying.

"Okay! I'll take you there! I hope Marquis Fu'an will keep his word, otherwise..."

In the end, Narcissus decided not to argue with Zhu Chengwu for the time being, and to take Zhu Chengwu to the place where high-level treasures of heaven and earth were suspected to be bred as soon as possible in exchange for the Snow Crystal Spirit.

Of course, at the end of his words, Narcissus also expressed his toughness.

Zhu Chengwu was afraid that Narcissus was deceiving him. There was no place suspected to be the birthplace of Yang Lei Zhen Yan, let alone Yang Lei Zhen Yan.

Narcissus was also worried that Zhu Chengwu would kill the useless Xue Jingling directly after arriving at the location.

Whether Zhu Chengwu killed the Snow Crystal Spirit because of the relationship between Snow Crystal Spirit and Narcissus, or because of the potential of Snow Crystal Spirit as a high-level rare treasure companion spirit, or because he saw through the influence of killing Snow Crystal Spirit on Narcissus' breakthrough to Yangshen...

But no matter what the reason is, as long as something like Zhu Chengwu killing someone happens, it is unacceptable to Narcissus.

Therefore, Narcissus really wanted to let Xue Jingling escape from Zhu Chengwu's control and get safety before taking Zhu Chengwu to the place where Yang Lei Zhenyan was suspected to be bred.

But Zhu Chengwu's resolute attitude made Narcissus's fantasy become empty talk.

However, even before reaching the place where the Yang Lei Zhen Yan was suspected to be bred, there was no possibility of letting Xue Jing Ling escape from Zhu Chengwu's control in advance. Narcissus had to express his attitude strongly to minimize the possibility of Zhu Chengwu going back on his word.

"Don't worry, as long as Senior Shuixian didn't deceive Chengwu, Chengwu will never deceive Senior Shuixian either."

In Zhu Chengwu's reply, he added an advance condition.

As Narcissus and Zhu Chengwu finished their conversation, they set out again. In a flash, Narcissus and Zhu Chengwu had already crossed several mountain peaks.

Cliffs, steep cliffs...several people leaped over the clouds in the air and came to a bare mountain peak that was inserted above the clouds.

The stone on the mountain peak, which seemed to have been bathed in lightning and heavenly fire, immediately gave Zhu Chengwu hope.

This really looks like the birthplace of Yang Lei Zhen Yan.

Although he had not yet felt the aura of Yang Lei Zhen Yan, this was already within Zhu Chengwu's expectations.

No matter whether it is a high-level rare treasure of heaven and earth or an ordinary rare treasure of heaven and earth, they all have the characteristic of being self-concealed. Before encountering them face to face and generating the desire to make up for the shortcomings, no one can be sure of the existence of a high-level rare treasure of heaven and earth or an ordinary rare treasure of heaven and earth.

Of course, this does not apply to situations where the rare treasures of heaven and earth explode on their own, causing changes in the surrounding heaven and earth's vital energy.

High-level rare companion elves such as Narcissus and Snow Crystal Spirit are exceptions. They rely on the same essence and have a vague sense of connection.

"We are already here, Marquis Fu'an, can we take the Snow Crystal Spirit..."

Narcissus stopped again and turned to look at Zhu Chengwu.

"Senior Shuixian, please send me off to the end!"

Narcissus was interrupted by Zhu Chengwu again before she could finish her words.

The closer it gets to the final moment, the more you must not be careless.

This is the warning Zhu Chengwu gave himself.

Seeing that the conversation and behavior from a quarter of an hour ago were about to be repeated, Narcissus, having learned from the previous experience, chose to quickly give in this time.

"Follow me!" Narcissus said, and took the lead, bringing Zhu Chengwu and others to the top of the mountain, in front of a smooth stone wall that looked like a concave mirror.

When seeing the smooth stone wall that looked like a concave mirror, Zhu Chengwu also simultaneously discovered a green flame-shaped object suspended in the center of the concave mirror.

In that green flame-shaped object, there were also slight traces of thunder jumping!

"It is it! Yang Lei Zhenyan!" When Zhu Chengwu saw the green flame-shaped object, he suddenly felt a strong desire to make up for his own shortcomings, and exclaimed in surprise.

As it turned out, Zhu Chengwu made the right choice in doubting Zhu Yuyan and believing in Narcissus.

Zhu Yuyan was really lying to Zhu Chengwu. The high-level rare treasure of heaven and earth that Narcissus mentioned was probably bred in the place where Yang Lei Zhen Yan was bred was really Yang Lei Zhen Yan.

I have to say, Narcissus is really lucky!

Even in such a remote place, Narcissus was able to discover it.

No, it should be said that Zhu Chengwu is really lucky!

Such a bright, unprotected, high-level rare treasure from heaven and earth has been discovered by only Narcissus since its conception.

This allowed Zhu Chengwu to get a huge bargain for nothing.

In fact, this is the normal way for people in this world to discover the rare treasures of heaven and earth.

Not a comparison of power or force, but only a comparison of luck!

If you haven’t discovered it, you haven’t discovered it. Even if your strength is earth-shattering, you can’t create anything rare and precious in the world.

Once discovered, it is discovered. Even an ordinary person, with the desire to make up for the flaws, can be sure that the treasure in front of him is a rare treasure of heaven and earth. At the same time, as long as the right method is found, even an ordinary person can take away a rare treasure of heaven and earth.

The same principle was behind why Cui was able to discover the Earth's Core Fire Lotus and take it away.

Just when Zhu Chengwu saw Yang Lei Zhen Yan and could not hide his excitement, the leading Narcissus took the lead, and with a flash of her body, she stood in front of Yang Lei Zhen Yan, blocking Zhu Chengwu's sight.

"Marquis Fu'an, can you let Xue Jingling go now?" Narcissus turned around and faced Zhu Chengwu and said so.

"As it should be!"

Zhu Chengwu originally wanted to say that he would release the Snow Crystal Spirit after he got the Yang Lei True Flame, but looking at Narcissus's expression in front of him, and remembering the agreement he and Narcissus had made in Nanzhu Kingdom, Zhu Chengwu immediately realized that Narcissus would never agree to such a request.

Therefore, Zhu Chengwu directly took back the words that were about to come out of his mouth and said this instead.

After saying that, Zhu Chengwu threw the Snow Crystal Spirit directly in a direction away from him and Narcissus.

"Marquis Fu'an..."

"Daffodil..."

Narcissus and Zhu Chengwu's thoughts were spinning rapidly.

In the end, Narcissus chose to leave Yang Lei Zhen Yan and chase after Xue Jing Ling who was thrown to the side by Zhu Chengwu.

Zhu Chengwu chose to rush directly to the location of Yang Lei Zhenyan. The moment he set off, Zhu Chengwu was prepared to fight to the death if Narcissus did not leave Yang Lei Zhenyan immediately.

Fortunately, Narcissus’s choice was not unexpected.

It would be best if it could be resolved peacefully and both sides get what they need!

"Hmm~"

When Zhu Chengwu arrived at Yang Lei Zhen Yan's location, he suddenly stopped his arm from reaching out to Yang Lei Zhen Yan.

"Marquis Fu'an, please stop observing. The Yang Lei True Flame has not yet been fully nurtured, so we cannot leave this place!

Once you forcefully move the Yang Lightning True Flame, it is very likely that its growth will be interrupted, downgraded, or... destroyed!"

Just as Zhu Chengwu withdrew his arm and frowned as he carefully observed the Yang Lei Zhenyan in front of him, the voice of Narcissus, who had received the call from Xue Jingling, rang out simultaneously.

It turned out that Zhu Chengwu suddenly retracted his arm just now because he discovered that the Yang Lei Zhenyan had not yet been fully nurtured and could not move!
"Senior Narcissus, you are really calculating!"

At first, Zhu Chengwu ignored Narcissus. He was constantly thinking that the Yang Lei Zhen Yan had not yet been fully nurtured, and whether there was any other way to move it.

But after thinking about it and not being able to come up with any good solution, Zhu Chengwu finally chose to turn around and respond to Narcissus.

"It's not a calculation, it's destiny! God won't let you get the Yang Lei Zhen Yan so easily, Marquis Fu'an, what can you do!"

Narcissus said this with a relaxed tone!
Zhu Chengwu is indeed extremely talented and has good fighting ability, but God is not on his side. Zhu Chengwu is destined to not be able to reach the level of Grandmaster before Narcissus reaches the level of Yang God.

That's enough for Narcissus!

Once Narcissus succeeds in breaking through to the level of Yang God, then Narcissus, who knows the place where Yang Lei Zhen Yan is born, will be able to give Zhu Chengwu a chance to break through to the level of Grandmaster. It all depends on Narcissus's thoughts.

If Narcissus fails in his attack on Yangshen, then "after I die, I don't care about the flood!"
In fact, it was because Narcissus was too cautious, and she was frightened by the fighting power and talent shown by Zhu Chengwu.

The truth is, even if Zhu Chengwu obtained the fully nurtured Yang Lei Zhen Yan, it would be impossible for him to break through to the Grandmaster level right away after he had just achieved the Grandmaster level.

If Zhu Chengwu did that, it would only reduce his chances of becoming a master or above.

"Destiny? It happens that I have never believed in fate in my life!"

Zhu Chengwu said this as he looked at Narcissus who was standing not far in front of him and had successfully rescued Xue Jingling.

Zhu Chengwu did not lie, he really did not believe in fate, nor did he accept his fate in his life!
Otherwise, Zhu Chengwu would not have majored in Tongzi Kung Fu, and would not have competed for the throne of the Ming Dynasty.

"Really? Then may Marquis An wait for the clouds to clear and the moon to appear!"

After saying this, Narcissus took Xue Jingling and Dai Qian and left the mountain directly.

Narcissus has now rescued the Snow Crystal Spirit according to the requirements of the Jadeite Ice Soul Spirit.

Now the most important thing for Narcissus is to adjust his own state and make a breakthrough to Yangshen.

Watching Narcissus leave, Zhu Chengwu's plan to ask Narcissus, the spirit of heaven and earth who had lived for thousands of years, whether she knew how to speed up the process of breeding Yang Lei Zhen Yan was aborted.

But that’s fine!

Otherwise, Zhu Chengwu, who was asking Narcissus in the hope of finding out, would bring disgrace upon himself.

Not to mention whether Narcissus could possibly know how to speed up the process of breeding high-level treasures of heaven and earth.

Even if Narcissus knew a way to speed up the birth process of high-level treasures of heaven and earth, given the relationship between Zhu Chengwu and Narcissus, the probability of Narcissus telling Zhu Chengwu was infinitely close to zero.

Rather than holding on to a glimmer of hope and bringing disgrace upon yourself, it is better to find a solution yourself!
After all, Zhu Chengwu is the reincarnation of a person with the "Jade Book" in his brain.

The reason why Zhu Chengwu has been considering ways to speed up the creation of high-level rare treasures of heaven and earth is not because Zhu Chengwu can't wait at all.

Instead, through some mysterious perception, Zhu Chengwu knew that it would take at least half a decade for the high-level rare treasure of heaven and earth - Yang Lei Zhen Yan - to be completely nurtured.

Zhu Chengwu is not a high-level rare spirit companion with a long lifespan, nor is he an immortal. Moreover, Zhu Chengwu is not even thirty years old yet.

It is almost unacceptable for Zhu Chengwu, who is less than 30 years old, to spend at least 30 years waiting for the Yang Lei Zhen Yan to be nurtured.

And the longer you delay, the greater the possibility of an accident.

What's more, Zhu Chengwu is not the only one who knows about this place. Narcissus, Xue Jingling and Dai Qian are all potential hazards of accidents.

(End of this chapter)