Chapter 106: The Birth of the Longevity Potion

First, it has a somewhat better strengthening effect than the original version. Second, the nanorobots integrated into it can form a micro-scale defense and repair system inside the human body.

Our experimental data show that it can precisely identify and eliminate various virus cells, repair damaged gene strands, and cure diseases including genetic disorders, which account for over ninety-nine percent of human society's illnesses.

Is this really true?

Qin Hao and the other person were stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief.

One knows what it means to cure the vast majority of diseases; everyone present understands this implicitly.

Luo Lao, this…

Qin Hao's voice was a little hoarse.

Don't rush, there's still one last point, and it's the most crucial.

Luo Lao said this, and a glint appeared in his eyes.

This nanorepair system can greatly slow the shortening of telomeres and cellular aging.

According to our model projections and preliminary experimental conclusions, this new potion can extend an ordinary person's natural lifespan to around one hundred twenty years.

One hundred twenty years!

This number was like a bombshell, exploding loudly in Qin Hao's mind.

The report in his hand suddenly felt as heavy as a thousand jin.

Robots change productivity, and social structure.

But this new potion changes 'lifespan'!

If that's really the case…

Qin Hao muttered to himself, he could imagine the terrifying wave that would erupt when this potion is made public.

Zhang Yunfeng added from the side:

Xiao Qin, all of this is true, but this potion still has many drawbacks and production limits, so we need you to optimize it once and then see the results.

"Of course, I'll go tomorrow!" Qin Hao nodded.

Meanwhile, Cheng Haitang, worried, spoke up from the side:

The security level of this potion must be unprecedented. Once the formula or product leaks, it will become a target that all forces in the world will stop at nothing to seize, which would be a disaster.

When the topic of safety came up, Luo Lao's expression immediately turned solemn,

That's certain; for a period of time in the future, it will exist as a state secret, known only to a few.

He looked at Qin Hao, and his tone softened.

I called you here to tell you this news, and also to hear your thoughts on how this technology should be properly used once it matures.

Qin Hao thought quickly, and after a long while he replied:

Even if the technology matures, it cannot be immediately used on a large scale, even within our country.

Oh? Tell me more.

Luo Lao looked at him with interest.

Eternal life is humanity's ultimate desire; if we release it now, even if only limited to a portion of people, it will immediately cause social upheaval.

Those who have it and those who don't will no longer be on the same level; this will tear apart the society we have struggled to stabilize.

Zhang Yunfeng nodded approvingly; Qin Hao being able to think of this level is already quite good.

Then, in your opinion, where should it be used? Zhang Yunfeng asked follow-up.

Core!

Qin Hao spat out two words.

Use it in the most core places, such as people like you and Luo Lao, as well as top scientists like Academician Qian Bowen, and our most elite super soldiers.

He paused, then continued:

Their health and time are the most precious wealth of our entire nation.

Only by guaranteeing the stability and leadership of the core can we have enough time to plan, to guide, and then popularize these things.

After hearing Qin Hao's words, Luo Lao's face showed a relieved smile.

What you said is correct; robots liberate hands, while this potion liberates time.

We don't practice privilege, but we must consider the nation's future; once this technology matures and can be produced, the first batch will be prioritized for distribution to the national think tank, core research teams, and members of the interstellar fleet.

Xiao Qin, you have made an irreplaceable contribution to this country; your part is indispensable.

Qin Hao was not surprised by this……

The next morning, a black special car stopped outside Qin Hao's building.

Without much talk, accompanied by two guards, Qin Hao arrived at a secret institution—the National Biological Gene Research Institute.

Here gathered Yanhuang Guo's top biologists, geneticists, and nanotechnology experts.

After passing through layers of checkpoints and decontamination procedures, Qin Hao saw the person in charge here.

Su Wenhua, a man in his fifties.

He is also the chief scientist of the "National Health Project".

Comrade Qin Hao, you've worked hard all the way!

Su Wenhua smiled and said politely,

Oh, it's nothing; you, Dr. Su, are the ones who really worked hard.

Qin Hao politely nodded.

After that, the two exchanged no further pleasantries and went straight to the topic.

Su Wenhua pointed to a protected glass container nearby and said:

This is that longevity potion; we call it—Eternal Essence!

Inside the container was a tube of pale green liquid, emitting a dreamlike sheen under the light.

Just looking at it, one could almost feel the immense vitality contained within.

The Eternal Essence Liquid is very powerful, but it currently has a fatal flaw.

Su Wenhua's tone carried a hint of regret.

He pulled up a series of data on the screen beside him.

First is the energy consumption problem; after injecting the Eternal Essence Liquid, the nanobots will immediately perform a full-body transformation and repair on the human body, a process that consumes a huge amount of bioenergy.

Our test subjects, after injection, fall into a deep coma lasting up to seventy-two hours; upon waking, their bodies are extremely weak, requiring more than ten times the normal nutrition to recover.

This is a huge burden and risk for the user.

Second, there is the problem of unstable integration.

Su Wenhua pointed to another set of data: "In three percent of animal experiments, the nanobots cannot perfectly compatibilize with the host's immune system, producing a low-intensity rejection reaction."

Although not fatal, it leads to long-term symptoms similar to chronic disease.

This probability seems low, but once applied to humans, it is unacceptable.

Su Wenhua sighed and voiced the most critical issue.

Lastly, and the most troublesome point, the Eternal Essence Liquid is an indivisible all-in-one package.

Its three major functions—treatment, enhancement, and longevity—are triggered simultaneously and cannot be separated.

We cannot use it solely to treat a cancer patient without also enhancing his body and extending his lifespan.

This poses a huge dilemma in ethics, resource allocation, and social impact.

Su Wenhua looked at Qin Hao, his eyes speaking volumes.

Qin Hao listened, and understood clearly in his heart.

He gazed at the Eternal Essence Liquid in the glass container and gave the order in his mind.

The next second, a familiar system prompt sounded in his mind.

【Detected replicable target: Eternal Essence Liquid, requires 5 billion Energy Points.】

He glanced at his energy reserves; there were still over seventy billion, more than enough for the replication target.

A few seconds later, the Eternal Essence Liquid completed replication, and the system's optimization plan also appeared.