Sky-cracking Rider
Chapter 1145 1117: Healing Fruit
The stones of other mountains can be used to polish jade; different civilizations excel in their own domains.
In terms of technology applied to biology itself, the "Sagali" civilization, endowed with exceptional talent in this area, is evidently far more advanced than the Blue Star civilization.
"Is this considered rejuvenation? No, it should be called returning to middle age?"
Having lived through another lifetime, Louis Landon looked himself up and down in the mirror. With both lifetimes combined, his age was over a hundred. Each extra day he lived felt like a bonus. This body had suddenly become twenty years younger in appearance, looking in his thirties, at his prime. What's there to be dissatisfied with?
Eternal youth?
It's beyond imagination!
"Not quite. It's just that the physiological state has been adjusted to its best. There's a slight extension of life, but that's just a benefit from better health. The telomeres haven't been repaired. If it's due to overstrain, illness, or severe emotional fluctuations, this limited gain might still be nullified."
The technology gift pack from the "Sagali" civilization did not contain any information on significantly extending human life. Chen Fei, an economics undergraduate with no background in biology, had no starting point.
Lifespan is imprinted in genetic information from the beginning, constantly diminishing with birth, due to telomere attrition.
The key to activating cell lifespan, "telomerase," is also a double-edged sword, often activating not only normal cells but also malignant cancer cells with missing genetic information. Unless there isn't a single abnormal cell in the body, artificially activating "telomerase" equates to prematurely ending one's life.
So how precious a pure and flawless innate Taoist body is, probably only exists in novels.
"So I can't achieve eternal youth, well, whatever!"
Having lived two lives, Louis Landon isn't interested in eternal youth; he's already lived long enough. Living too long isn't good either.
It's quite good right now, completely free from the weakness after injury. Vitality and spirit have returned to their peak, and he can start working vigorously again.
"Besides these, I've also backed up Mr. Randon's genetic information, an extra benefit. As long as the brain tissue remains intact, full recovery on the spot can be provided."
Chen Fei also revealed the extra benefit during the process of restoring the body with the fruit.
As long as one is within the barrier of the "Life Tree," extracting DNA genetic information is effortless, obtained unconsciously.
"This should be offered to combat personnel. Many employees of Louis Industrial Company might need this service."
Having now hidden in "Atlantis," it amounts to an additional, quite reliable defense circle. Louis Landon isn't too worried about facing life-threatening dangers, as peculiar Special Ability assassins like before, who can attach self-detonation skills to others, are rare and difficult to find second examples of.
The forces planning the assassination probably suffered significant losses this time and are unlikely to launch a new assassination for a long time. Even if capable, they must first figure out how to enter the isolated city of "Atlantis."
However, recently, due to various conflicts and accidents, Louis Industrial Company has had quite a number of casualties, even among Louis's close aides. Physical disabilities and injuries of varying degrees were inevitable. The magic medicine for regenerating limbs and organs was utterly unaffordable, but the regenerative biotechnology in Chen Fei's hands was evidently more economical, convenient, and efficient.
"No problem! Only some cells are required, preferably live ones, hair, or blood, all will do."
As Louis Landon had guessed, this method of regenerating biological tissue for the "Life Tree" was easy, and the cost was trivial.
Chen Fei added: "A healing fruit can only target one person, DNA-customized and not interchangeable."
With regards to recovery from overstrain, self-healing of serious injuries, and the regeneration of tissues and organs, a single giant fruit can accomplish it all. Biologically, it's limited to the amount of material consumed, with no other differences.
"I'll arrange it. Geez, this feels wonderful."
Louis Landon bounced on the spot a few times, doing some stretching and expansion exercises. How wonderful this feeling of vigor was. Once past forty, all bodily functions inevitably decline. Right now, it felt like being in one's twenties, with physical capabilities at their peak, making running a kilometer or two in one go no issue.
The motorized wheelchair, used for some time, now sat abandoned in the grass. If left unattended and not recovered, by tomorrow, its "tomb weeds" would at least be three feet high.
The closer one gets to the "Life Tree," the stronger the decomposition ability on non-natural substances. Even lava would swiftly break down, turning into minerals, becoming the parent material needed to form soil, with only some specially monitored equipment by Chen Fei "surviving."
The "Life Tree" lacks its own consciousness; if it were to have one, it would only be Chen Fei. It exists like an avatar, but in plant form, different from animal form, also different from the typical state of a "Seed Nest."
He had just returned to the starting point, in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of the Central Building in "Atlantis."
Miyoshi Xuesen was standing nearby, looking resentfully at the returning four, especially the S-class Space Ability User, daring to be angry but not speak out. After all, given the prior situation, he wanted to run another marathon.
"Chairman! You are..."
The voice of the lifestyle assistant Erin came through. She missed catching him, so she stood guard here.
Yet she saw Chairman Randon standing by the wheelchair, looking like a different person. His vitality and spirit were utterly different from just an hour ago, and he seemed to have suddenly become over twenty years younger, not even a trace of gray hair remaining.
Could it be that he was swapped? The female assistant looked doubtfully towards Chen Fei.
Need a swap?
No need!
The chairman responded with a spirited voice, "Erin, I have completely recovered! Thanks to Little Chen."
"Ah! Congratulations, Chairman!"
Erin finally confirmed the fact that the chairman had indeed become younger and was not swapped.
After all, in the sudden case of a swap, a lifestyle assistant who spends every day with the chairman would easily notice discrepancies in speech tone, micro-expressions, and action details. However, apart from the external change, there was no deviation from the natural, confirming it was indeed the person.
"Compile a list of severely injured and disabled among our Louis Industrial Company's headquarters, all branches, the National Guard of Meilan County, and the non-staff local residents in these areas."
Louis Landon performed another chest expansion exercise and continued, "Since I've recovered, it's time to get to work!"
He had no thought of resting, instead eagerly returning to work.
Most of Louis Industrial Company's operations and personnel have now moved to "Atlantis." With the foundation not yet stable, he, as the chairman, could not let the company's leadership maintain a low-efficiency status as headless dragons, hence urging everyone to get to work.
A young man carrying a tablet computer rushed over, speaking anxiously, "Chairman! Breaking news just happened! Ah! Chairman, you..."
Upon first seeing his BOSS, he suddenly froze.
He then looked around puzzled, asking where Chairman Randon went.
Could this person in front be the chairman's own son? How could he never have heard that before!
Restored to his optimal physical state by the healing fruit, Louis Landon looked significantly younger, comparable to being a generation younger, making it not surprising he's first mistaken for his son.
"What's happening, Torres!"
The person was part of his assistant team, responsible for public opinion. Louis Landon was unconcerned and focused his gaze on the tablet computer nestled under the other's arm.
Since it was mentioned as news, it might be a significant recent event.