Daoist Liyue, I live in the Hall of Rebirth!

"Hello everyone." Shen Ming said calmly on the surface, but secretly happy in his heart.

No, Shen Ming, it can't be like this, this is low-level taste, you have to restrain yourself.

Shen Ming wandered around in the lobby, living room, side room and other places of the Hall of Rebirth, and then wandered to the study.

In the study room, Zhong Li was leaning on a chair, flipping through a book in his hand.

It was rare for Zhongli to listen to books today, but to read them quietly at home.

"I'm back, how's the progress?"

"It's progressing well, Hu Tao has agreed to my pursuit." Shen Ming smiled and sat on a chair not far from Zhongli.

"We're officially a couple now."

Hearing this, Zhong Li closed his eyes slightly, and nodded secretly, "After such a long time, it can be regarded as a result."

"Thank you for your help." Shen Ming bowed his head in thanks.

Shen Ming is sincere, if it is not for Zhong Li's help in the dark, it may not be so smooth to be able to become lovers with Hu Tao.

Looking at the emotional history of Shen Ming and Hu Tao, Zhong Li is basically present at every critical juncture.

The first heartbeat was captured by Zhongli, and the first time he opened his heart was because of Zhongli's spells. The two times he helped, both played a key role.

Zhong Li nodded his head slowly, which was regarded as an acceptance of Shen Ming's gratitude, which also meant that he formally acknowledged his help to the two of them.

"However, your journey may have just begun, and there is one more point I have to remind you." Zhong Li put away the book, and looked at Shen Ming with eyes with a little shadow.

"Perhaps the time you have experienced is too short and you may not feel it, but you are also a long-lived species in essence, and your life level is already very different from ordinary humans and even God's Eye users."

"You may live for hundreds of years, or even thousands of years. If you really reach this point, then you will have to face the serious problem that all long-lived species must face, that is-wear and tear."

Shen Ming was dumbfounded, he really hadn't considered this question.

How long has he lived now?

"What? You don't think so?" Zhongli seemed to smile a little, "That's not the time yet, and it didn't hurt you."

"Even a hard rock will leave wear marks under the erosion of time, and it will no longer be hard, let alone a mind that is far less hard than rock."

"Wearing is a phenomenon, like a principle, it does not depend on the will of the creature, as time continues, as long as you are still alive, it will inevitably happen."

"It...it will consume the will of the long-lived species, make the long-lived species chaotic, irrational, no distinction between good and evil, black and white, leaving only instinct, hostile to all orders, and trying to restore order Back to chaos."

"Now you don't know how powerful it is. When the time comes, you should be anxious." Zhong Li said slowly.

"So you stepped down from the position of Rock God..." Shen Ming.

"It's not like there is no meaning in this regard." Zhongli closed his eyes, "I have lived for too long, and I have inevitably left traces of wear and tear on my body."

"Now I can still remember who I am, but one day, I will not even remember who I am, and become distorted."

"At that time, I was not the god who walked with Liyue for a long time, but a monster that hindered Liyue's development."

Saying that, Zhong Li opened his eyes and looked at Li Yue outside the window.

"I only hope that day will come a little later, so that the people of Liyue can prepare for such a catastrophe."

"Now Liyue, no, I don't know if I can do it in the future..."

"Perhaps at that time, it will depend on you."

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Shen Ming is not a person who doesn't know what to do, after Zhongli's description, he has already realized the seriousness of the wear and tear problem.

However, it is said that this is the ultimate truth, and it does not depend on the will of living things, so what can be done.

"Is there any way to delay the onset of wear and tear?"

"Since I said that I hope that day will come later, there is naturally a way to delay it." Zhong Li nodded slowly.

"Then, what is the solution?" Shen Ming straightened his back.

"For me, it's a good way to recall the unforgettable things that I have experienced. It allows me to remember what I was like." Zhong Li seemed to be recalling.

"But you are different, you are still young, you can make more preparations, and you don't need to rely on memory to live like me. Once the memory is gone, you will lose the last medium to resist wear and tear."

"An unforgettable experience can effectively anchor your personality and become a powerful weapon against wear and tear."

"Walnut is your excellent anchor point. If your feelings for walnut are sincere, then after time ferments, this kind of love will become more profound."

"No matter how the years change, how time passes, and the vicissitudes of life, as long as you still remember the feeling of liking walnuts, and can clearly remember why you fell in love with each other, that's enough."

"Or you can be more radical." Zhong Li looked at Shen Ming, "For example, turn walnuts into longevity seeds."

"Two long-lived lovers, with each other as anchors, as long as neither of you falls, maybe you can resist wear and tear longer than anyone else."

"Longevity...?" Shen Ming lowered his head and thought.

After a long time, he raised his head, his eyes were firm, "I will make the walnuts also become immortal species."

Falling in love with Hu Tao, as a human being, the short life time is not enough for Shen Ming, far from enough.

"It's good that you know it in your heart." Zhong Li nodded slowly.

"However...you said that when you can't resist the wear and tear and turn into a monster..." Shen Ming hesitated.

"What? Do you feel sad?" Zhongli smiled slightly, "It's not necessary, I said I can't resist wear and tear, but this time is very flexible."

"1000 years? 2000 years? Or 3000 years?"

"I can still hold on."

"After all, I am Liyue's god, and I should witness Liyue's growth and walk with Liyue... Now Liyue is like a child who has just left an adult, and is still trying everywhere. After trying, there is no way for God How to go."

"In such a situation, how dare I give up persistence, and how can I be willing to give up persistence."

"That's good." Shen Ming heaved a sigh of relief and smiled, "3000 years... Maybe you have persisted longer than me and Hu Tao."

"I don't want this to happen." Zhongli closed his eyes and put down his teacup, "I've already bid farewell to too many people, and I don't want another one."

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Longevity has always been a rather heavy topic, but it was covered up by Zhong Li's flat tone.

Shen Ming walked out of the study and started to think instead.

He actually understood the concept of wear and tear, but he always felt that he was still young, and it was far from the time to think about this matter, but hearing what Zhong Li said, Shen Ming's sense of urgency rose a little.

I have to say that it would be good to have someone who has experienced it give advice. Originally, Shen Ming didn't have any sense of crisis about wear and tear, but Zhong Li had already thought of a solution.

As for turning walnuts into immortal species, this is not difficult on Shen Ming's side, and in Yuanshen's world view, the boundary between ordinary humans and immortal species is not so clear.

Shen Ming himself is an example, and some people in Kanria who have survived to this day are also an example, even Qiqi is an example.

More, as long as you have the knowledge and resources, it is not so difficult to achieve.

Shen Ming thought about it, and unconsciously came to the door of Hu Tao's room.

bang bang bang-

"Is Walnut here?" Shen Ming knocked on the door and said.

"Walnut is not here." Inside the house, Hu Tao said in a muffled voice.

Shen Ming laughed, who is he trying to fool by such deception?

With a click, it stuck, and the door was locked.

Dengdengdeng......

The sound of feet stepping on the floor moved from far to near, and there was only a soft sound, and the door was unlocked, and then someone in the room ran back.

Shen Ming opened the door, and saw a "silkworm chrysalis" wrapped in Hu Tao's small bed, pretending to be asleep without moving.

"walnut?"

"Hoo-hoo-hoo--" Walnut was snoring.

"walnut?"

Walnuts don't squeak.

Shen Ming smiled meaningfully, and at the same time stretched out a hand from the bottom into the "silkworm chrysalis".

Slowly go deep, and then hold Walnut's ankle.

"Walnut, get up."

Still silent.

Shen Ming scratched and scratched the soles of Hu Tao's feet with his fingers, and in an instant Hu Nuo writhed like a caterpillar.

"Mmmmmmm!"

Hu Tao suddenly stretched out a white handwriting, and lifted the quilt, revealing Hu Tao who was slightly messy due to the sweltering heat.

"Tell me, what's the matter?" Hu Tao said viciously, "If you can't say one, two, three today, be careful, I will bite you!"

"I want to ask you something, do you like us two to be like ordinary people, love each other, get married, have children, then raise the children, grow old slowly and finally die, or do you like to like a person and just love it like a long-lived species? Two 3000-year-olds, to be a pair of millennium lovers?"

After thinking about it, Shen Ming decided to seek Hu Tao's opinion.

"Hmm..." Hu Tao was also thinking for a while, "Sure enough..."

Shen Ming was both nervous and looking forward to it.

"It's all right." Hu Tao raised her head and said.

"All okay?" Shen Ming was dumbfounded.

"Yes, both are fine." Hu Tao said as a matter of course, "Is there any difference? The longevity species is nothing more than extending the time before getting old and dying. They are essentially the same."

"It's not that long-lived species cannot have children, otherwise, where did the half-immortal come from?"

"You can do it all..." Shen Ming had a headache.

"If you like to be a thousand-year lover, I can also accompany you." Hu Tao continued to raise her head and smoothed her messy hair, "But I don't have a way to turn myself into a long-lived species."

"If you want me to walk with you for a longer time, you have to find a way to make me live for such a long time?" Hu Tao said lazily, "Otherwise you may have to see me off after a hundred years .”

Shen Ming's face was black.

"Okay, I'll find a way!"

"Yeah!" Hu Tao nodded cutely, "It's settled, you figure out a way, and I'll be in charge of liking it!"

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The next day, Francis and the master arrived at their home on time.

"It's almost noon, the two of them should go back." Francis put his pockets in his pocket and said with a sigh.

"Really?" The master couldn't deny it.

"Come on, let's go, let's also clean up the mess. Alas, it's a pity that I have worked so hard to arrange the mechanism. I still have a sense of accomplishment."

"Go quickly, don't dawdle." The master kicked Francis.

The two walked to the house, looking at the furniture and facilities that had obviously been used, Francis showed a satisfied smile, which proved that his thoughts were not in vain.

"The mechanism inside is almost gone, let's tidy it up." Francis waved his hand.

"Hiss...this is not like you." The master gasped in surprise, "You didn't hire anyone? What can you carry with your physique?"

"Bullshit, I can't move just that little thing?" Francis retorted, "I was the only one who did the arrangement!"

"At most, at most, a group of people will be invited to install some barriers, such as iron railings and stone walls."

"These things can be discussed later, let's sort out the small things first... Oh, forget it, I won't tell you, let's go, let's go!"

The two entered the door, and the unlocked lock of the storage room proved that Hu Tao and Shen Ming had indeed tried to crack the mechanism.

But when Francis was checking one by one according to the route of his own agency, he was suddenly locked in by his own agency.

"What's going on?!" Francis said in shock, "How could the mechanism here not be activated?!"

Even Master Li was dumbfounded, he was a jewelry maker, he knew the mechanism of the fart, and he was still the magical brain circuit of Francis.

"Didn't you make this mechanism! Don't tell me you don't remember how to crack it!" The master grabbed Francis by the neck.

Francis' eyes flickered, can he tell the master that the way to crack is actually for couples?