Chapter 4: The Marvels of the Peach Blossom Spring

Ah! What is this? Looking around the deep pool, Thunderstorm was momentarily taken aback, for he suddenly discovered a dark hole on the mountainside that the deep pool was backed against. Next to this hole, two large ancient seal characters were inscribed on the mountainside.

After resting for half a day, the thunderstorm finally regained some strength, slowly stood up, and began to survey the surroundings.

One can die, but Lei Jie must not come to any harm; this is the only thought in Lei Yu's mind at this moment. If it were not for this, Lei Yu would not have waited until those few wicked slaves chased him nearby before throwing a snowball at them and running away. Only by doing so could he draw the attention of those wicked slaves to himself, ensuring the safety of his little brothers.

Not only has the weather warmed, but even the peach trees on both sides of the stream are in full bloom, presenting a scene rich with the essence of spring

How long has Lei Yu been running? He does not know. He is also unclear about his current location. Lei Yu is even somewhat confused about whether he is still within this mountain range, as he and *Tu* *Shu* have surprisingly noticed that the surroundings are gradually warming up. If it weren't for the fact that Lei Yu had just run through the icy and snowy terrain, he might have thought that spring had arrived!

Hmph! Let's see how you pursue now! With a cold snort, Lei Yu did not hesitate and jumped directly into the small creek, quickly running downstream along the water. It is referred to as running because, although it is a small creek, the water only reaches Lei Yu's knees.

What a paradise on earth! If one could live here for a lifetime, how wonderful that would be!" Gazing at the fallen petals in the pond, Lei Yu couldn't help but exclaim.

Everyone possesses curiosity; Lei Yu is just an ordinary person, and he certainly has his own curiosity. Regarding the vibrant spring scenery before him, it would indeed be strange if Lei Yu did not feel curious about it.

Curiously, Lei Yu walked over and carefully examined the two large characters before him. Although Lei Yu had never attended a private school, he had learned a few characters from an old gentleman in the mountains during his childhood. After pondering for a long time, he finally recognized the two characters in front of him

As he journeyed along, the footprints he left in the snow were clearly visible even to the thunderstorm. He knew that even if those few wicked servants could not see him, they would certainly follow his tracks to catch up. Although he was aware of this, the thunderstorm simply did not have enough time to erase all of his footprints. It could be said that the thunderstorm was troubled about how to eliminate the traces he had left behind. Therefore, upon seeing the suddenly appearing small stream, how could the thunderstorm not feel delighted!

Hiding his subordinate Lei Jie away and escaping alone does not indicate that Lei Yu is selfish or afraid that his subordinate will hold him back; rather, it underscores Lei Yu's regard for Lei Jie.

Along the way, petals fall like rain, and various extraordinary flowers and plants, previously unheard of during thunderstorms, are seen everywhere. Naturally, what is most frequently observed amidst the storm are the peach trees and peach blossoms. As one continues forward, the peach trees grow increasingly robust, and the peach blossoms bloom ever more brilliantly

As for whether he can escape or not, Thunderstorm is not particularly concerned; he only asks his subordinate, Tu, to ensure that Lei Jie is safe and sound. Even if he were to die, what would it matter!

Although Thunderstorm had this thought, his footsteps in fleeing did not pause for a moment. After all, Thunderstorm knew that if he were caught by those wicked slaves, the first thing they would likely do is search for his little brother, Thunder. Everyone understands the principle of eradicating the roots along with the weeds; the farther he escaped, the safer his little brother would be.

What kind of place is this? Why was it snowing heavily when I arrived, yet here the peach blossoms are in full bloom?" Muttering to himself, Lei Yu continued to walk along the small stream, wanting to uncover the mystery of this place.

At this moment, Lei Jincai, his own father, is certainly in grave danger. Lei Yu harbors feelings of guilt towards both his father and younger brother, as he knows that if it were not for his own moment of impulsiveness, his father's submissive nature would have prevented this calamity from occurring. Perhaps dying at the hands of those wicked servants would be a release for Lei Yu.

Having run for such a long time, those wicked servants and *Tu* must not have chased after me! Stepping ashore, Lei Yu looked around in astonishment, leaning against a peach tree by the creek. Lei Yu gasped for breath, having run for so long; he was indeed exhausted. At this moment, even moving a finger felt exceedingly difficult for him

This is a deep pool, a deep pond with a circumference of several hundred zhang. Does the stream that flows into the pond bring vitality? Thunder and rain are uncertain, but they know that the stream brings petals to this pond. With every gentle breeze, the peach trees on both banks of the stream dance in the wind, and petals fall into the water, flowing downstream, ultimately leading to this expanse of autumn water.

"Cold! Very cold!" This was the first sensation that Thunderstorm felt upon jumping into the small stream. Although the water was not deep, on this frigid day with heavy snow falling, it was still unbearably uncomfortable. However, no matter how intolerable it was, Thunderstorm had to endure; failing to do so might lead to a dead end.

As for whether those wicked slaves were truly pursuing him, Lei Yu could no longer pay any attention to Tu Shu. At this moment, the only thing he could do was to wade through the stream and run wildly, even if it meant exhausting the last ounce of his strength; he absolutely could not stop!

Although this forest is large, it is not boundless. It is unclear how long Lei Yu has been escaping, but he finally sees the edge of the forest. Logically, upon exiting the woods, Lei Yu should feel anxious; after all, the trees provided a barrier that made his escape much easier. However, Lei Yu not only feels no anxiety at all, but instead experiences a hint of surprise. For at the edge of the forest, although there is a wasteland, there is a small stream that runs across the boundary between the forest and the wasteland.

Following this small stream, I do not know how far I have walked, but I have finally reached the end of the thunderstorm

Within this forest, there are trees serving as barriers, making it quite difficult for those wicked servants to capture Thunderstorm, as their only clue relies on the footprints on the ground

Peach Blossom Land! This is actually Peach Blossom Land! After exclaiming a few times, Lei Yu hesitated for a moment, then turned and plunged into the dark cave.