Cave Refuge-Chapter 164 - 163: Peach Blossom Paradise_1

Despite Ye Liuyun’s extensive explanation, Dong Tianyu was still struggling to understand the current importance of saltpeter in Pengcheng.

They chatted while eating, the conversation eventually led to the girls at Ye Liuyun’s former trade center.

Ye Liuyun, shrewd as fox, suspected Dong Tianyu’s intentions when he steered the conversation in that direction.

"Let me guess, the formerly celibate monk now wants to return to secular life?" Ye Liuyun teased.

Dong Tianyu side-eyed him nonchalantly and confessed, "So what if I am? Is it not allowed for me to think about it?"

"Of course, it is. Whatever you wish, you’re the boss. Want me to introduce someone to you?"

Given Ye Liuyun’s response, Dong Tianyu didn’t hesitate to request. "Tell me about it."

Only then did Ye Liuyun realize that Dong Tianyu was serious, so he stopped for a moment before cracking a bitter smile. "Are you serious this time? Really looking to settle down?"

Dong Tianyu’s casual smile changed into one of some helplessness. "What can I do? Mom’s been nagging about this constantly, she’s even recruiting potential wives in her social circles. How can I manage that?

I won’t hide it from you, picking one from your options might not sound good, but at least they’ll be obedient.

Those introduced by our Mom from the singing troupe may have a secured family financial situation, but I can’t vouch for their character. If they are blooming young ladies, that’d be a different story. But if they are leftovers from the last marriage boom, they surely have attitudinal problems.

You know what our job is like, I’d rather stay single than dealing with someone who always creates drama. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

You know me, I don’t want to mess around outside. So, I’d rather look for a clean and obedient woman from you. As long as she can appease Mom, I will take care of her."

Listening to Dong Tianyu, Ye Liuyun nodded in approval. He was in a similar situation but, thanks to the resources he had, he had managed to portray a flamboyant persona.

Furthermore, since his elder brother Robinson William was already wedded with kids, their parents didn’t put much pressure on Ye Liuyun. Occasionally, he would bring a docile girl home to show his parents, just to get them off his back.

"Since you’ve put it that way, let me tell you the truth. If you had mentioned this during the flood disaster, I had loads of suitable options for you to choose from.

However, after the flood receded, the officials launched that recovery plan for the survivors. My place wasn’t a brothel, so almost everyone got married at that time.

Although I built the Private Sanctuary and reestablished the trade center, I don’t want to get in touch with those who’ve settled down and are living peaceful lives.

Even though the temperature outside is still rising, it doesn’t impact the survival of survivors that much. As for other regions in Pengcheng, I’m not too sure. But in the West City District, it’s guaranteed that no survivor would starve as long as they are willing to work.

I won’t hide it from you, those who remain under my wing, they are those who mainly hope to make money without lifting a finger. There aren’t any clean ones left."

Hearing what Ye Liuyun said, Dong Tianyu couldn’t help but feel somewhat helpless. Then he remembered Peach Blossom Paradise, and asked directly."Do you know about Peach Blossom Paradise?"

Upon hearing Dong Tianyu’s questioning, Ye Liuyun stared at him with a look of surprise.

Dong Tianyu found Ye Liuyun’s fixated gaze somewhat disconcerting. "If you have something to say, say it. Quit staring at me."

"Seems like you are really feeling the pressure now, even mentioning Peach Blossom Paradise.

To be honest, if you’re looking for a clean and obedient partner, aside from stumbling upon true love, the only place left would be Peach Blossom Paradise."

"Alright, enough of the nonsense. Tell me about the situation at Peach Blossom Paradise," said Dong Tianyu.

Looking at Dong Tianyu’s somewhat anxious expression, Ye Liuyun chuckled to himself. "Since you voluntarily brought up Peach Blossom Paradise, you should have some understanding of what kind of place it is. There is indeed a private underground refuge there.

Moreover, since the Cold Catastrophe started, the refuge has sustained till now without any major impact."

Listening to Ye Liuyun’s high praises, Dong Tianyu was slightly irritated. Just as he was about to question, Ye Liuyun, almost as if he could predict Dong Tianyu’s doubts, started explaining, "Are you thinking that the Cold Catastrophe made it impossible for terrestrial life to survive, and the flood drowned the earth?

Normally, to survive these two disasters, you’d need different refuges in different locations.

If you’re mentioning these, it shows that you have some understanding of Peach Blossom Paradise or you’ve visited the Leisure Manor there, but you’ve never really experienced the true Peach Blossom Paradise."

Before Dong Tianyu could refute, Ye Liuyun recited a passage from the original text. "The fisherman chanced upon a grove of blossoming peach trees....He went on a few hundred steps and found the peach trees ended at the source of the spring....The fisherman advanced wanting to finish the short journey....He suddenly found himself in front of a mountain with a narrow mouth which seemed to shine with light....He did not bother with his boat and entered the mouth which was extremely narrow at first but soon opened up into open country....

This is quoted from the original text of the record of Peach Blossom Paradise. Our Peach Blossom Paradise in Pengcheng consists of Leisure Manor and the actual Peach Blossom Paradise. The structures you see from outside are Leisure Manor, while the actual Peach Blossom Paradise is built according to the original text.

Some people compare the second section to a tomb built in a mountain, while others start directly from the second section.

However, the owner who built the Peach Blossom Paradise, truly reconstructed a Peach Blossom Paradise according to the original text. He hollowed out a mountain and simulated a Peach Blossom Paradise inside.

You must have heard about the movie "The Truman Show," where the protagonist lives in a huge film studio from birth.

Peach Blossom Paradise in the mountain is exactly like that. In modern terms, it’s a live-action role-playing game, just like Crow Town.

There are three accessible layers within the cave. The bottom one is an ancient world. This layer mirrors the laid-back rural life of ancient times, where one can leisurely enjoy the mountain views.

The middle layer is modeled after an ancient city, and mostly contains brothels, gambling dens, and such.

The details of the top layer are unknown to me as it is only accessible to gold members."

"Gold member?"

Hearing the doubting tone from Dong Tianyu and seeing his disapproving look, Ye Liuyun explained indignantly, "The membership system of Peach Blossom Paradise isn’t complicated with loads of ranks. It only comprises of Bronze, Silver, and Gold.

A silver member can only access the bottom two layers of Peach Blossom Paradise. The top layer is exclusively for gold members.

I won’t lie to you, there are more than three layers in the mountain. Although I can’t be sure, judging by the information I’ve gathered, the real Peach Blossom Paradise has at least seven layers. There must be a few layers dug underground apart from the top three layers meant for entertainment."