This was not something that could blamed on just genetics, not really. Why Shen Wei was sure that his power may be able to copy a longevity power at some point, the actual blame laid in the weird warping effect of the Hollows.

"Thankfully he's focused on the great turtle army for the time being."

Shen Wei has seen this alliance and so far it has resulted in a systematic control over who gets the tastiest morsel in the garden and the best sunniest spot for a nap.

Picking up his glass, Shen Wei smiled softly, eyes old against the youthfulness of his face. "To Zhao Yunlan. My beloved, past, present, and future."

He taps his glass against Ginia's.