Cave Refuge-Chapter 247 - 245: Moving House_1
Jade’s remarks didn’t hit the point Dong Tianyu wanted to hear, so Dong Tianyu continued in a calm voice, "Get to the point."
"Destiny said that although now it is always dark outside, with their looks and figures, they would be pursued wherever they go, let alone they had a useful skill, even if they only rely on their handicrafts, they could easily survive," spoke Jade.
Dong Tianyu briefly recalled the specialties of the three escapees - sewing, embroidery, nursing, and gardening.
These three skills were practical indeed, in the context of an apocalypse. Many of the survivors who were accustomed to buying ready-made clothes were unfamiliar with making garments.
But what good would that do? After successive natural disasters, not to mention the fabric for making new clothes, even needles and threads have become rare. Without raw materials and tools, how could they exercise these skills?
The one who was proficient in nursing was okay, but her expertise was limited to patient care. If she could find the right person, she should be able to find a relatively decent place to stay.
Gardening and trimming were now the most useless skills. At this time, hardly anyone appreciated gardening. Her specialty was not in cultivating plants, but in making the garden look better through pruning, similar to flower arranging.
Even on Dong Tianyu’s prosperous Wave Step, there were no potted plants, let alone the places where the other survivors lived. The space that could be used for cultivation was scarce, and since the sun was hard to come by, plant growth could only rely on artificial lighting. But where would the electricity for the lighting come from?
The three fugitive canaries were naive about the current situation, as even though they had been carefully nurtured from a young age, their minds didn’t always mature.
Seeing Dong Tianyu falling silent, all the canaries lowered their heads in fear, no one daring to speak out.
"Walker Violet, what did they take with them when they left?"
Dong Tianyu’s query seemed directed at Walker Violet, but the canaries present understood: Walker Violet held a sacred position among them.
"We tried to stop them when they were leaving, but we failed in the end. However, besides their personal belongings, they didn’t take anything else from the Wave Rider," replied Walker Violet.
Upon hearing Walker Violet’s words, Dong Tianyu suddenly lost interest in his previous thought of teasing them. Training was now the most important. It was enough to test their attitude; other things were meaningless to deal with.
"Even though I bought you from Peach Blossom Paradise with my money, you have spent a considerable amount of time with me. If you want to leave, you can say it directly to me. I will not only refrain from obstructing you but also guarantee to provide you with some cash for your departure," he said.
Upon hearing what Dong Tianyu said, the Canaries still remained motionless. But by using his Divine Sense, Dong Tianyu found out that when he mentioned letting them go, it indeed moved some of them. Perhaps they were scared of Dong Tianyu lying, which was why none of them openly expressed their thoughts.
As the atmosphere fell into a silence, Dong Tianyu gleefully continued, "We’ve been together for quite some time, and I believe you all have a sense of my character.
I am not cruel, I keep my word. What I just said was not to test you.
If you want to leave, state it now.
If you don’t speak now, there’ll be no chance to leave this place in the future."
Upon hearing Dong Tianyu’s words, everyone lifted their heads, looking at Dong Tianyu in confusion, wondering why he would say that.
After a short pause with no one saying they wanted to leave, Dong Tianyu stood up from the sofa and directly said to them, "This is my last enquiry about your intentions. If you want to leave, just say it now. Otherwise, I will assume you all choose to stay."
Upon hearing Dong Tianyu’s ultimatum, the canaries still remained silent. At this point, Walker Violet stepped forward and spoke up, "Master, all of us sisters are willing to stay by your side. Please, do not mention leaving again."
After Walker Violet’s declaration, Dong Tianyu knew their decision. Even if some canaries didn’t truly wish to follow Dong Tianyu, any smart person would have made the correct choice by the time Walker Violet had spoken.
Having made up his mind, Dong Tianyu opened a teleportation portal in front of them, letting them see the beautiful scenery of the other side filled with sunshine and flourishing green grass, reflected in the portal.
Watching the suddenly appearing teleportation portal, all the canaries’ eyes were filled with shock, standing rigidly on the spot.
"What are you ladies waiting for? Let’s take a look at the place we’ll be living in together from now on."
Upon hearing Dong Tianyu’s words, Walker Violet plucked up her courage and was the first to enter the transmission portal, closely followed by the remaining Canary girls under Dong Tianyu’s gaze.
Just as Dong Tianyu was also about to enter, he suddenly remembered that the only habitable villa in the cave was now relocated into the cave mountain, leaving the Hall of Longevity the only dwelling place left in the cave.
However, the Hall of Longevity lacked furniture and amenities, barely suitable for a short-term stay. It did not appropriately serve as a living residence.
Dong Tianyu, with this thought in mind, closed the transmission portal, walked onto the deck, and removed the guiding strips that the Canary girls had initially created out of cloth strips, to return to the ship "Treading Wave".
Next, he placed the "Treading Wave" into the cave and incidentally dug a large hole in a suitable location, where he installed the "Treading Wave". As a result, the deck was level with the ground, making it convenient for the Canary girls to enter and exit.
After positioning the "Treading Wave", he filled up the gaps in the hole to prevent any accidental falls.
When the Canary girls first entered the cave, they had an unsettled feeling. Anyone leaving a familiar environment for an unfamiliar one would have the same apprehension.
However, the bright sunlight and flourishing scenery around them quickly replaced their unease with curiosity.
Although living on the "Treading Wave" was bright, they did not want to stay inside all the time, even if the outside world was utterly dark. It was why incidents of the Canary girls sneaking out while Dong Tianyu was absent occurred.
Just as they were slightly bewildered, the transmission portal instantly closed upon their entrance.
Shortly after, a massive hole suddenly appeared on the ground not too far from them. Before they could react, their dwelling, the "Treading Wave", appeared right within the hole.
Before they could express their surprise, the surrounding soil around the hole began to tremble. The dirt in the hole tightly enwrapped the hull of the "Treading Wave", so closely that no gaps were left. If one had not witnessed the previous spectacle, they might have thought the "Treading Wave" was always located there without any signs of displacement.
Witnessing the upheaval, the Canary girls’ initial fear dissipated. They were not fools. The reappearance of the "Treading Wave" indicated that this was the place Dong Tianyu prepared for their future residence.
As a result, their fears that arose from the disappearance of the transmission portal immediately dispersed.
Dong Tianyu, who was still outside, was unaware of the Canaries’ thoughts. Looking at the cloth strip on the ground, he pondered for a moment before using his magic to insert the cloth strip into the nearby cliff, ensuring its stability with a firm tug.
He wondered how the three Canary girls who ran away would react upon returning to find the other end of the cloth strip secured on the cliff.
A scornful smile played on Dong Tianyu’s lips at this thought. Letting them go for now did not equal forgiveness — they would have to bear the consequences of their actions. Not everyone gets the chance to make another choice.
Having settled matters outside, Dong Tianyu retired to the cave before entering the cave.
At this moment, Walker Violet and the other Canary girls were standing very obediently without running off. Upon Dong Tianyu’s arrival, they all showed sincere smiles.
Despite their immense excitement, they obediently stood still, waiting for Dong Tianyu to instruct them.
Seeing their obedient behavior, Dong Tianyu realized he had scared them on the "Treading Wave". He wasted no time and addressed them directly: "Relax, ladies. You’ll still be staying on the ’Treading Wave.’
However, you don’t have to stay onboard all the time. Feel free to explore when you have spare time. This is my private world. As long as you don’t cause unnecessary destruction, I won’t impose any restrictions on you.
I do suggest you spend some time practicing when you can. The concentration of Spirit Energy in the air here is much higher than outside, speeding up your training progress significantly.
You have been practicing the ’Obscure Yin Body Temperament’ for a while now, and I believe you understand that as you enhance your training, not only will your physical strength improve, but your appearance will also enhance. As you deepen your practice, your appearance will become progressively more beautiful."
As Dong Tianyu shared this, the excitement among the Canaries grew. After all, it’s undeniable that no woman can resist becoming more beautiful.
If Dong Tianyu had mentioned other benefits of training, some Canary girls may not have paid much attention. But mentioning that they could become more beautiful with training? This assured that their future training would be much more proactive. They would not only finish their daily training tasks but also enthusiastically spend any extra time practicing.
