Chapter 129 The Secret Of Longevity

• The elderly man said, “Seventy years ago, I realized that there was something extraordinary about Longevity Town. Even in an era where medical advancements were lacking, Longevity Town was already home to many centenarians. I knew this place was blessed, so once I had the financial means, I began to settle down here and established a series of brands. My venture was a resounding success. Not only did I amass a fortune in the billions, but I also managed to bring prosperity to the people of Longevity Town. Once I had the means, I hired a team of professionals to investigate the water and soil of Longevity Town, in search of the secret to longevity. Despite decades of research, there wasn't much progress, until a young man with a knack for research joined the team. The young man conducted a comparative analysis between those who lived long lives and the average person. He discovered that they all shared a common trait - a love for mountain climbing. Given the treacherous terrain of Longevity Town, these mountaineers often had to eat while on the mountains. Among the food they consumed, there was a kind known as Solomon's seal. During a time when food was scarce, Solomon's seal served as a means to stave off hunger for many. Later on, my team conducted research on Solomon's seal and found it contained a unique component that could slow down cell degradation.”
• He continued, “Fifteen years ago, my team extracted this compound, and I began experimenting with it. For the first ten years, there appeared to be no significant changes. However, in recent years, detrimental transformations began to manifest in my body. Parts of me started to decay and die, without me having any sensation of it. I began to lose my sense of taste and smell, even the finest food tasted like wax in my mouth. Two years ago, sleep became an elusive luxury. The side effects kept increasing, and up until now, my life has become unbearable. I've even contemplated suicide several times.”
• After he finished speaking, Torin asked, “Do you have Solomon's seal here?”