"Dragon City Express, breaking news at nine o'clock today, a major traffic accident occurred on South Jade Street..."
The television broadcasted the latest news. A prominent figure in Dragon City had been killed by a heavy truck while out, and he wasn't the only casualty. Unfortunately, his entire family was in the car, so they were all wiped out instantly. This incident caused quite a sensation, and investigators would certainly look into it, but it had little to do with Wang Linchi.
As for those who ran errands for the dignitary, anyone involved with Wang Linchi's affairs had received a lesson, whether significant or minor. Not many were involved, primarily because this particular business wasn't the dignitary's own, but belonged to his son, who was also a student at Dragon City Academy. Consequently, no lives were lost. Naturally, there was no further commotion. With the powerful figure gone, those running errands for him would have undoubtedly dispersed.
anwhile, Wang Linchi's technology quickly gained prominence, drawing significant attention from many high-ranking individuals. The prospect of reversing aging by ten years was an extrely tempting one for them. More importantly, if technology could achieve a ten-year age reversal, could it eventually lead to twenty or thirty years? Even though they themselves found this idea sowhat far-fetched, it offered a glimr of hope.
However, when the technology first erged, everyone was intrigued, yet no one was truly willing to use it on themselves, fearing potential long-term side effects. It wasn't until three months later, when Wang Linchi submitted another complete experintal progress report, that things began to shift. He had successfully reversed the age of a fifty-year-old individual to forty and confird the absence of any adverse effects. This led many people... to continue observing. What's the rush now? they thought. It's not yet ti to reap the benefits.
Wang Linchi's subsequent actions, however, took them by surprise. He prepared to collaborate with the New Energy Industrial Group to promote this special technology, known as the "Ten-year lifespan elixir." This developnt naturally struck a nerve with the Xing Country High Level, who intervened imdiately to stop it. Their primary concern was that the product derived from this technology was extrely inexpensive, affordable even for ordinary people. Although its effects were most potent upon first use and diminished with subsequent applications, they questioned how such a valuable item could be allowed to circulate among the lower classes. It would be best if the Ten-year lifespan elixir circulated exclusively among the Xing Country High Level, with the middle and lower classes remaining completely unaware of its existence.
"Wang, I didn't expect your elixir to be so extraordinary," a man who appeared to be only in his thirties said, admiring himself in the mirror as he praised Wang Linchi. This was the Pri Minister of Xing Country, second only to the President, a position that naturally placed him above tens of thousands. He was actually sixty-five years old. However, due to his high position and excellent self-care, he looked to be around forty even before using the Ten-year lifespan elixir. Once he used it, he appeared to be in his thirties. His hair, which had begun to turn gray, had beco black again.
"It's thanks to your excellent health, Pri Minister. Otherwise, an ordinary person wouldn't experience such remarkable results," Wang Linchi said with a beaming smile. He knew precisely why the Pri Minister of Xing Country was there; it was for two reasons. First, to verify the authenticity of the Ten-year lifespan elixir. The Pri Minister hadn't received the injection imdiately upon arrival; he had previously arranged for others to test it while he observed. Only after confirming its safety did he proceed. The second reason was to ensure that the Ten-year lifespan elixir beca the property of Xing Country, not to be sold as a comrcial product by the New Energy Industrial Group. Sothing with such a profound impact could only be controlled by the Xing Country governnt, not a private corporation.
"You understand my purpose in coming here," the Pri Minister stated. "Regarding this decision, what are your thoughts?" He didn't imdiately make a forceful demand but instead allowed Wang Linchi to state his terms first. As long as the price was reasonable, Xing Country was willing to pay. If they resorted to forcible seizure, there was a risk of the other party becoming uncooperative later. Soone capable of developing such a miraculous elixir shortly after entering Dragon City Academy was undoubtedly a talent. The approach should be one of recruitnt and appeasent, not suppression.
"Of course, I trust Xing Country," Wang Linchi began with a sigh. "However, the investnt has been substantial, and the funds have not yet been recouped. I still owe Dragon City Academy a large sum for the project. If I cannot repay it within the next three years, Pri Minister, you know what happens to people legally in debt."
"That was an oversight on my part. I will have the finance departnt cover the project funds owed to the Academy," the Pri Minister replied, knowing this was rely the beginning.
"I require an independent laboratory and an annual project subsidy of no less than one billion," Wang Linchi stated without hesitation.
The Pri Minister smiled. "Student Wang is indeed ambitious. I agree to this." Young people are indeed young people; their requests always have such a limited scope. Then he asked, "However, I still want to know one thing: this Ten-year lifespan, can it be further developed? Lifespan is a concern for many high-ranking officials."
"You must be joking, Pri Minister," Wang Linchi said, causing the Pri Minister's heart to sink for a mont. But then Wang Linchi continued, "The Ten-year lifespan elixir is rely a preliminary product in the series. Subsequent products will not have such low efficacy."
"How certain are you?" the Pri Minister asked, genuinely surprised by this unexpected revelation.
"If the funding and necessary resources are provided, I can complete the initial advanced product within a month at most," Wang Linchi stated confidently. Such things were trivial for him.
"Is one billion enough?" the Pri Minister asked hurriedly. In Xing Country, one billion was a paltry sum, not even a ten-thousandth of what those 'protagonists' typically burned through.
"It's enough for to complete the initial advanced product," Wang Linchi replied. "Once results are achieved, Pri Minister, you'll need to persuade the President to approve a larger budget." He implied that while the current amount was sufficient for now, it wouldn't be in the future. However, when he requested more money, he wouldn't do so with empty hands; he would present sothing that would satisfy everyone.
"If you can achieve it, I'll get the project approved even if I have to camp out on the President's desk to do it," the Pri Minister declared, pleased with Wang Linchi's response. If Wang Linchi had only asked for money without offering anything in return, the Pri Minister, though still willing to provide funds, would have felt differently; anyone would be uncomfortable in such a situation.
"However, I need to take the relevant technology with . After all, this is a national treasure; it's not safe to leave it in your possession!" the Pri Minister said, his tone righteous.
"No problem, Pri Minister. Feel free to take it," Wang Linchi agreed readily.
Satisfied with Wang Linchi's attitude, the Pri Minister said, "I will have the laboratory you requested arranged as soon as possible. You should have news within three days at most." He didn't specify when the funds would be available because that was a minor issue, easily resolved with a single directive. The laboratory, on the other hand, was a different matter. Building a new one would take too long, so an existing one would have to be provided to Wang Linchi. This, however, involved people, and once people were involved, matters beca complicated to resolve.
"Thank you for your help, Pri Minister," Wang Linchi responded.
"Alright then, Student Wang, you may continue with your work. I have urgent official matters to attend to, so please don't see out," the Pri Minister said before departing. His objective had been achieved, and pleasantries had been exchanged with Wang Linchi. There was no longer any need for him to stay. He had to return with the technology and samples to report back. After all, many people were waiting. Although he was second only to one and superior to thousands, he faced considerable competition. With everyone's interests aligned on this rare occasion, he hoped to use this opportunity to gain so rit and advance his career further—perhaps even to the position of the next President.
After the Pri Minister left, Wang Linchi wasn't concerned about his materials being taken away. To him, this so-called Ten-year lifespan elixir wasn't entirely a good thing. At this stage, it was indeed beneficial, but it was rely a prerequisite. What it would ultimately beco was for Wang Linchi to decide. He planned to use the entirety of Xing Country for corresponding experints with the golden origin matter. Therefore, the first step was to ensure they could withstand the necessary intensity.
As for the technology being monopolized by the Xing Country High Level, that wasn't a major concern. Wang Linchi would make them willingly disseminate it to the lower levels—perhaps even more actively than he himself would.
"A loss may turn out to be a gain," Wang Linchi mused with a smile. So things appear sweet, but beneath the sweetness lies a deadly poison. The Xing Country High Level were no saints; they were greedy and ruthless. Without such asures, how could they contend with organizations like the hidden world families or mysterious forces?
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