Chapter 3

The elderly were very eager; they had little time left and could not afford to waste any more, urgently needing to produce results from their research.

Therefore, the Old Techniques Experimental Class chose college students rather than starting from childhood, as the former were older and more insightful.

The Old Techniques all originated from the Old Land, and those organizations and research institutions believed that restoring Old Techniques research from the source might be the best choice.

Most importantly, since all myths and legends originated from the Old Land, there might be some "mysterious factor" here.

However, this perception contradicted the brilliant deep space technological civilization and could not be written down.

But in their later years, some elderly people with astonishing backgrounds seemed to particularly believe in these mysticisms.

What did they seek? Longer lifespans, hoping to dig into myths and follow the footsteps of their predecessors to find the path to immortality.

Although they knew in their calm moments that this was mostly a mirage, if time was short and they had vast resources, why not try?

Thus, the Old Land began to receive attention, and various "research" projects were initiated here, with substantial funding.

Human nature has always been the same, from the First Emperor of Qin to the present, many people could not escape this.

In recent years, some elderly people in the financial elite have been pushing to gain "renewal," funding many research institutions.

Of course, Old Techniques research was just one of the directions they focused on. Those with the power to drive "life transformation" would not pin their hopes on just one research project.

For a long time, major financial elites have funded various genetic teams, life research institutes, and other projects, some of which have made astonishing progress.

For example, several anti-aging drugs have shown initial success.

Old Techniques research was just one of the dozens of "life extension projects" they invested in.

In fact, these "life extension projects" often intersected, especially under the intervention of investors, sometimes collaborating with each other.

For example, the food Wang Xuan and his classmates ate daily, which replenished blood and qi, nourished the spirit, and had some anti-aging effects, was related to a pharmaceutical research institute in terms of its components and ratios.

The people in the Old Techniques Experimental Class consumed a lot of mental energy, but no matter how tired they were, they could quickly recover with the help of food supplements and other methods.

For those who studied and practiced Old Techniques daily, this was a blessing, and after a period of time, their physical conditions improved significantly.

Moreover, some biological genetic teams also hoped to collaborate, actively seeking them out to help improve the physical conditions of the experimental class from a genetic perspective.

One genetic team focused on mitochondrial research, aiming to increase lifespan by altering telomere length.

At first, everyone resisted. Although they were in the Old Techniques Experimental Class, they were not lab rats and would never agree to such experiments.

Wang Xuan almost quit when he heard the news; he would never accept it under any circumstances.

He specialized in body techniques, meditation methods, and qi absorption techniques, a gradual process of improving his physical condition.

In his view, such genetic engineering was a violent change that might leave irreparable hidden dangers, contrary to his beliefs and not what he sought.

In fact, this collaboration was quickly rejected from above, with influential people stating that the technology was not yet mature.

Later, there were rumors that some students from New Star had complex backgrounds, and their families would not let them take risks.

At the same time, a classmate with a background accidentally revealed that there were some "issues" on New Star, with some people making significant progress in Old Techniques, which was why they came to the source of Old Techniques to delve deeper.

But he later denied it, saying it was just drunken talk.

Wang Xuan felt that he might have let something slip.

But Qin Cheng believed it was just drunken talk, as he was the one who got that classmate drunk.

Wang Xuan thought that New Star might have discovered something, which was why the descendants of some financial elites joined the experimental class to study Old Techniques.

At that moment, the moon hung high, slightly cold in the late autumn.

Qin Cheng received a call, nodding continuously, and then turned to Wang Xuan, sighing, "Back then, Zhou Kun wasn't just talking nonsense; he really let something slip."

In the call, he received the latest news: recent rumors from New Star had a vague direction, seemingly related to several mysterious phenomena.

Three years ago, that classmate from New Star, Zhou Kun, had given them a hint!

Even though it was due to drunkenness and not his intention to inform.

"You must get a spot to go to New Star!" Qin Cheng said, then bid farewell and left.

As students in the Old Techniques Research Class, their dormitory area was relatively quiet, as they needed to meditate and practice body techniques without disturbance.

Each person had an independent room and was provided with special food from deep space, indicating that the "Old Techniques Research" project was highly valued.

In the morning, Wang Xuan got up, practiced a body technique called Vajra Fist, and then quietly began practicing qi absorption under the morning light.

According to the old professor, one must master one or two techniques like qi absorption, meditation, and internal cultivation, as these were the roots of Old Techniques, the source of power.

Body techniques, such as Xingyi and Vajra, were the branches and leaves on top of the roots; only strong roots could lead to lush branches and leaves.

Wang Xuan naturally took this very seriously, having dabbled in all "root techniques" and later focusing on specific ones.

The campus area had many large trees, and the lawn was covered with yellow leaves, very peaceful.

Wang Xuan closed his eyes, basking in the morning light, practicing qi absorption and internal cultivation, imagining drawing in strands of golden light and being enveloped by them.

Although it was an internal cultivation technique, his body seemed to heat up, feeling as if it was surrounded by golden flames.

If someone were nearby, they would notice some abnormalities in Wang Xuan; the morning light on him was more "intense," as if a layer of fire was flowing over him.

Wang Xuan practiced qi absorption and internal cultivation, and although he was just imagining drawing in golden light, it seemed to be happening in reality.

His body felt hot, and eventually, it became tingling and numb, with a force penetrating his body, first causing pain and then a sense of comfort.

This unusual sensation had only appeared recently.

Wang Xuan knew that due to years of practicing qi absorption and internal cultivation, he was now beginning to "harvest."

Last night, his right hand forcefully pressed down, leaving a clear imprint on a thick and hard tree trunk, a sign of the gradual success of the "root techniques."

On the path of Old Techniques, he had made significant progress.

In the experimental class, although Qin Cheng, Zhou Kun, and others were also practicing Old Techniques, most had only improved their physical conditions. Like Wang Xuan, who could draw qi into his body and cultivate himself, was rare.

If Qin Cheng, Zhou Kun, and others faced ordinary people, they could easily take on a dozen or more.

Years of practicing Old Techniques and consuming rare medicinal dishes had greatly improved their physical conditions.

Even before practicing qi absorption, Wang Xuan was already much stronger than his classmates.

Therefore, Qin Cheng always spoke up for him, saying that if they were to compete using only Old Techniques, no one could match Wang Xuan.

Even with just one hand, he could suppress any classmate in the Old Techniques Experimental Class.

Wang Xuan's body felt hot, and eventually, it became feverish, from his flesh to his bones, as if tiny currents were passing through.

This was a sign of his qi absorption and internal cultivation reaching a certain level.

Wang Xuan imagined strands of morning light entering his body and then imagined black impurities being expelled from his skin.

As a result, his body showed abnormalities, with his metabolism accelerating and sticky sweat covering his body.

He felt as if his flesh was being cleansed by the morning light, both inside and out, with his spirit and energy exceptionally abundant, and his body full of strength.

The morning light filtered through the trees, casting a pale golden hue on the thin mist. Four young men and women walked by, with the two men occasionally speaking a few words, while the two women were engaged in conversation.

One of the women was very beautiful and talkative, often laughing, clearly a lively and outgoing personality.

The other woman was gentle and elegant, with a scholarly aura and a warm smile.

They were also students in the Old Techniques Experimental Class, from New Star.

"Look, isn't that Wang Xuan? Why does his body seem to be glowing?" the lively woman said, her beautiful eyes wide open, wondering if she was seeing things.

The more reserved woman was surprised: "Could he have mastered qi absorption?"

One of the men was shocked: "In the experimental class... someone really mastered it!"

But he soon shook his head, knowing that this was now meaningless.

The other man added: "Unfortunately, the techniques of the old era are outdated and have been officially abandoned. We will soon return to New Star, where new discoveries have been made. Seize the opportunity; a new era may be coming."

They were from New Star and knew the latest inside information: Old Techniques were considered outdated and had been abandoned, with better options now available.

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