Chapter 105 Zombie Shadow Guard (End)

It's late spring again, and the city is full of flying flowers.

Tao Xing led Shen Shang through the large and elegant manor and said, "Okay, everything is ready. Let's move in in the next few days."

This place was originally a barren forest with beautiful mountains and clear water, but the location was not good and few people set foot here. Three years ago, Tao Xing bought this place and built a manor covering a large area with everything he needed.

There was a gleam in Shen Shang's eyes. This world with only the two of them filled him with longing and expectation.

After returning to the company to deal with the remaining matters, Tao Xing resigned as president, handed over the group to an agent, and distributed all profits as employee benefits.

After leaving the company, the two of them wandered around the city again and accidentally passed by the museum again.

They haven't been here for three years since the last time Can Shang almost lost control here. Now Can Shang still can't face his death, so they just passed by and didn't go in, but coincidentally heard some news about them from the radio at the door.

The broadcast said that the latest progress in the investigation of Emperor Xing's Mausoleum had finally revealed the identity of the person buried with him. He was one of the emperor's shadow guards, ranked seventeenth, and his real name was Chun. As for his given name, that could not be found out.

"They are amazing." Tao Xing couldn't help but admire them. "The person involved didn't even remember it, but they were able to find it."

Shen Shang thought for a while and said, "I entered the palace at the age of five and never used my real name again. I forgot it after a long time. Now that I am reminded of it... I think my last name is Chun."

"What's your name?"

"I really can't remember it." Shen Shang said, "It happened thousands of years ago, who can still remember it?"

Tao Xing smiled. His shadow guard was more talkative than before, and he had finally gotten rid of the bad habit of "I dare not, I deserve to die".

"It's a nice surname. When I hear it, I feel like spring is bright and beautiful." Tao Xing held the hand of the person next to him, "The day you came out of the imperial mausoleum and found me seemed to be a day like this, in late spring or early summer. That day, I was driving in this small town in the south of the Yangtze River. I saw blue bricks and gray tiles and colorful fallen flowers along the way, and then I met you."

It is the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan, and I meet you again in the season of falling flowers.

We never met in the previous life, but fortunately we meet again in this life.

Just then the wind blew, and Shen Shang's hair was blown up, and flying petals fell all over his shoulders, and the spring scenery was all over his body.

The next day, they moved into the manor.

The moment I entered the door, a light appeared around the manor, covering it like a silk net, and then disappeared in an instant.

This is the barrier created by Tao Xing. With this barrier, all those who covet Cang Shang, those who practice metaphysics and sorcery, those who work in the supernatural power bureau, and all other strange things, cannot get in.

This barrier is two-sided, and similarly...if Shen Shang loses control of his alienation, he won't be able to get out.

Most things in the manor can be automated, and no extra people are arranged to come in. It's just the two of them, and time begins to leisurely. They plant flowers and plants, and study food. On a breezy afternoon, they lie in the yard, and when they wake up, the sky is full of fiery clouds.

They also go out for a walk and have some friends come over to visit.

But after a long time, Shen Shang gradually became a little anxious, absent-minded, and very clingy. He wanted to stick to Tao Xing from morning to night. He was also very cautious and couldn't bear to see Tao Xing get tired at all. He didn't let him do anything and thought of ways to make delicious food for him every day.

Tao Xing thought he was getting bored staying here, so she took him out to play, but he still looked listless and had a lot on his mind.

Tao Xing pulled him into her arms and asked directly, "What's wrong with you?"

Shen Shang hesitated for a while, and after repeated questioning, he said, "You will die."

Tao Xing: “…Hmm?”

"It's useless to have a undertaker block the path to the afterlife. Life is only a hundred years long and you will die sooner or later. I... I want to keep you as much time as possible." He was finally able to face the issue of "death", but it didn't mean he could accept it calmly.

Tao Xing: "Um...I'm sorry."

"Life and death are the natural laws of human beings. Why do you want to say sorry?" Shen Shang lowered his eyes, and his eyes became slightly moist.

"I mean, there's something I forgot to tell you." Tao Xing said, "I won't die. I can live as long as you do..."

"You don't have to comfort me. I was a human being before, and I know everything in my heart." The person in his arms said, and a tear rolled down.

"I'm serious." Tao Xing wiped away the tear, "Because I've become a zombie just like you."

"You really don't need comfort..." Can Shang stopped talking halfway and stared blankly at the person in front of him.

Tao Xing told him about how he was bitten while helping him to remove the curse. The story was not short and took quite a while. During this time, Cang Shang remained in shock and daze, not moving at all.

After he finished speaking, the courtyard was quiet, but he was still in a daze.

Tao Xing waved her hand in front of his eyes: "What's the matter?"

The hand was suddenly grabbed, and the person in the embrace looked distressed: "You did this for me..."

"Isn't this good? I can accompany you for thousands of years." Tao Xing wiped the tears from his face again, "I say, you are focusing on the wrong point."

Shen Shang was confused: "What?"

Tao Xing smiled faintly: "Shouldn't the point be...didn't you and I kiss at that time?"

The person in my arms was startled, and his heartbeat quickened and his breathing stagnated.

“Oh my, they’ve already kissed each other, but some people are still afraid to do this or that…” Before Tao Xing could finish her words, she suddenly felt a chill on her lips, and the person in her arms kissed her hard.

The man kissed her, looked up and said, "I dare." Then he gave her another passionate kiss.

Tao Xing was stunned for a moment before she could react. Then, she smiled secretly and responded to his kiss.

After a few more years, their old friends were no longer around, and the world outside was changing with each passing day, so the two stayed in the manor and seldom went out.

Zombies need to eat, but they don’t have to eat. They have become non-humans and don’t need money. The energy of the Zombie King is enough to support the operation of the entire manor. The equipment will not be damaged and energy will not be lost. Of course, they will also repair and upgrade.

After a long, long time, the outside world seemed to have changed even more. In order not to be disturbed, Tao Xing directly hid the manor. Even if people stepped into this land, it would be like entering a mystery and they would not be able to find them.

No matter how turbulent the outside world is, this place is a paradise of its own.

Although zombies are immortal, this immortality does not mean there is no end. It's just that this end is relatively long.

After a long and long life, accompanying each other day and night, and countless years, the lives of the two finally came to an end.

As they slept in each other's arms, Tao Xing opened the barrier and took a look at the outside world.

The world has fallen long ago, and humanity is wiped out.

It turns out we have been together for so long.

He gently embraced the person in his arms: "Go to sleep."

We will meet again.

The two closed their eyes.

The manor fell apart in an instant, and everyone inside it disappeared, becoming a piece of yellow sand in this fallen world.

"The tasker has left this world." A notification sounded in the system program. 080 said to the host, "The reward in this world has been doubled. Due to the excellent completion of the task, there is still a bonus of 20 million and a benefit. Host, do you want to open the next world?"

Tao Xing stood in the void, looking back through the layers of clouds and mist: "What is welfare?"

"You can choose, and..."

"I also need the Death Escape Return Technique." Tao Xing said.

"Ah, this can't be used after it's been used."

"Who made that rule?"

"Well..." 080 was at a loss for words, "The bureau said that it is not recommended to use a prop frequently."

"Then there are no rules. I want this again, and I want it now. I want to go back to that ancient world."

"Host." 080 was shocked. "That world has already passed. How can we go back? The benefits are all for the next world. And why are you going back? Didn't you say not to waste time? There is no mission target in that world..."

"Just tell me whether you can do it or not."

080 paused: "It should be possible... It can be done. Although the program doesn't say it's possible, it doesn't prohibit it either."

Tao Xing raised his eyebrows.

080 said: "Okay, host, please get ready to enter the small world."

Stepping out of the void, the chaos dissipated, Tao Xing opened his eyes and raised his chubby little hands.

He was still six years old, and when he first entered the grand ceremony, all the ministers in the palace bowed their heads, and he raised his hand on the dragon throne: "My dear ministers, please stand up."

After the meeting, he paused and said, "I came here using the Death Escape and Return Technique. Has the world's rules changed? Can I interfere?"

"Yes." 080 said, "What's the matter?"

"Oh, then I won't die."

"Huh?" 080 didn't react at once.

"Twenty-eight years old, my destiny is determined. I will not let myself die that year. In this life, I want to die of old age." Tao Xing smiled and walked forward.

"Ah, but this world is not a mission world. Host, are you really not afraid of wasting time?" 080 said.

"How can it be considered a delay since he's here?" As he spoke, he had already walked to the side hall, where the emperor handled daily affairs and took a rest.

Tao Xing stopped in the hall, turned around a few times with his hands behind his back, and looked up at the beam: "Shadow Guard."

A man immediately jumped down from the beam, half-knelt and kowtowed: "Master, what do you want?"

A man in black, with his face covered, leaving only a pair of small eyes visible, a child.

Those eyes are very distinctive, with red pupils like gemstones.

Tao Xing couldn't help but smile: "Who are you?"

"I am the seventeenth subordinate."

"How old are you?"

The shadow guard had not expected his master to chat with him, so he looked up in confusion: "Five years old."

"How long have you been in the palace?"

"I just entered the palace yesterday." The shadow guard thought for a moment and then said, "Master, don't worry. I have been training for a year and a half and am qualified for this position. I will definitely be able to do whatever you want me to do."

After all, he is still a child, so he is not so taciturn at this time.

Tao Xing looked at him: "What's your name?"

The child's eyes flashed with confusion again: "Seventeen."

"I meant your real name."

The child thought hard and said, "Spring City."

"Oh." Tao Xing nodded with satisfaction. He finally knew his name. At this time, he had not forgotten his name.

The child blinked and asked again: "If you don't tell me, I'll go back to the beam."

"Yes." Tao Xing smiled secretly, "First thing, take off the mask."

The shadow guard blinked in confusion again, then took off his mask as ordered, revealing his red lips, white teeth, and a face as white as pearls.

"The second thing is to eat with me."

The shadow guard was startled: "I have already tried the food for you."

"This isn't a food tasting. You'll eat with me from now on."

Although the shadow guard didn't understand, he had to obey the imperial decree, so he kowtowed and said, "Yes."

"The third thing is that you become my full-time sparring partner and teach me martial arts. You don't need to hide your identity, and you stay by my side forever."

A look of great doubt flashed across the shadow guard's small face. After a while, he replied, "Yes."

"The fourth thing is to get up and stop kneeling."

"Oh." The child stood up obediently.

"Then come and have dinner." Tao Xing smiled and pushed a piece of cake in front of him.

As time flies, the child grows into a handsome young man.

This year Tao Xing was 19 years old and Ying Wei was 18 years old.

The Imperial Astronomical Bureau has been running back and forth in a panic these past few days. When Tao Xing pressed them, they said in fear, "According to stargazing, Your Majesty will be doomed in nine years. We..."

"No, you don't have to think of a solution. You are not allowed to think of a solution." Tao Xing said, "If I say it's okay, then it's okay."

After saying that, he raised an eyebrow at the person next to him: "Chengcheng, accompany me to hunt."

The shadow guard responded, "Yes, but... the hunting ground in the east is really not challenging enough."

"Okay, let's switch."

The shadow guard's eyes lit up: "Yes."

Tao Xing looked at him for a few seconds and said, "You have grown up in the blink of an eye. How many years have you been by my side?"

"It's been thirteen years." Shadow Guard said, "Master, that's strange. Didn't we grow up together?"

"Oh, yes." Tao Xing remembered that he had also grown from a child to an adult in this world. Now thinking back, they were childhood sweethearts. He smiled again and said, "Will you get bored if you keep looking at me?"

"How could that be?" Chun Cheng blurted out, and after a pause he remembered the etiquette between the monarch and his subjects, "I have absolutely no such idea, I am so happy that I can't wait."

"Really? You'll be happy around me?"

"Yes." The shadow guard nodded without hesitation. After he said this, he was stunned for a moment. It was as if a seed suddenly appeared in his heart and broke through the ground as he spoke.

He raised his eyes and saw the king's smiling face.

The seeds that broke through the soil sprouted and bloomed in an instant, and the fragrance filled my heart.

Nine years later, the young man became a vigorous and energetic young man.

While the court was discussing matters, the enemy attacked and Tao Xing led the army personally.

As long as he doesn't plan to die, he will be invincible.

The Tao Dynasty won a great victory and the emperor returned in triumph. Tao Xing glanced at the sword tassel and smiled secretly.

At night, the bathtub was filled with steam. The emperor, who had returned from a long journey, finally got to relax and rest. He asked all the palace people to leave and rested for a while. When he opened his eyes, he saw that only his shadow guard was guarding the floating curtain.

"Chengcheng." He lay by the pool and called.

The person beside the curtain was startled, but did not look up: "What do you want, Master?"

He has suddenly become a little evasive recently, often not daring to look up when talking, as if... he is worried about something.

Tao Xing smiled knowingly and said, "Come closer, I have something to ask you."

The shadow guard approached with stiff steps: "What?"

The water drops flowed down Tao Xing's forehead and onto his shoulders. He looked up and said faintly, "There is a bead missing from my sword tassel. Do you know where it went?"

The person in front of him suddenly clenched his hands, his face flushed: "No... I don't know."

"Really?"

"I really don't know."

"Okay." Tao Xing smiled again, "Come closer."

The shadow guard walked to the edge of the pool, and the water vapor hit his face, making him feel hot. Suddenly, he heard the sound of water and the person in the pool stood up.

The shadow guard's heart suddenly stopped beating and he lowered his head in panic. Seeing the naked calf approaching step by step, his mind went blank.

The person who was approaching stopped in front of him and raised his hand to hook his collar.

The shadow guard's face turned even redder: "You..."

Tao Xing said nothing, lifted his collar, hooked inside the collar, and picked out a white bead that glowed softly.

The shadow guard's expression suddenly changed, and he looked a little embarrassed in panic: "Master, please forgive me, I, I..."

"Why did you hide my things?" The voice seemed even deeper in the mist.

"I..." The shadow guard lowered his head, "I..."

After hesitating for a long time, he gritted his teeth and suddenly looked up: "I like you."

The person in front of him stood in the mist, and the face that haunted him seemed to be covered with a layer of mist, which seemed real and unreal. Chuncheng was stunned and said, "No, I love you."

The voice trembled slightly, but the eyes were firm and hot.

Tao Xing smiled, pushed away the mist and reached out to him: "I've been waiting for you to say this."

Chuncheng was startled and his eyes widened. But after a moment, his eyes flickered and a smile appeared at the corners of his mouth, as bright as spring sunshine.

However, as he laughed, the corners of his mouth narrowed again, his eyes glanced at the other person's body, even his neck began to turn red, and an inexplicable feeling flowed through his body.

The breath was warm beside my ear, and my beloved whispered, "Take a shower with me."

He bit his lip and lowered his head even lower: "Yes."

As soon as he finished speaking, the world spun, water splashed up, and the man was already in the pool, with his back against the edge.

A warm kiss suddenly fell.

This time, each other's lips were warm.

The water temperature seemed to rise, the pool was filled with heat, and the wet clothes were thrown out of the pool.

Each other's bodies also have temperature.

Ripples formed on the water surface, and the candlelight jumped, reflected in the water like floating lights, swaying in the ripples.

As the splash grew bigger, a little whisper inadvertently leaked out in the floating light, leaving marks on Tao Xing's back and shoulders. He turned his head to take a look, smiled slowly, and made the splash even bigger.

The next day, Tao Xing took Chuncheng and walked around the hall until all the civil and military officials could see them clearly, and then he walked to the front of the hall.

After the court session, the officials whispered, "What does your majesty mean?"

"It feels like he's...showing off."

Later, at a palace banquet, they saw Chuncheng sitting next to the emperor, and the two of them shared a chair.

Officials: "Your Majesty is just showing off."

In this life, the emperor and his lover grew old together and died of old age.

They were both human and of similar age, and this time there was no insurmountable difference in lifespans.

Buried together in the imperial mausoleum, they shared the same bed in life and studied together in death, making their life complete.

Tao Xing returned to the transition point of the small world again, stood in the void and chaos, looked back at the two worlds, and smiled.

080 asked: "Host, are we going to the next world now?"

"Go ahead."

"Okay, I'll open the next world for you. The next world is the apocalypse, but you, the host, will not have any benefits."

"I know. Go ahead."