In the laboratory, four old men in white coats stood, all approaching fifty. With their white hair and beards, they exuded an air of immortal grace.
Upon seeing Jiang Nuan, the four old men regarded her with haughty expressions.
Jiang Nuan immediately felt as though she had offended them all.
She bowed respectfully, "Greetings, esteemed teachers. Thank you for saving me!"
Elder Li stroked his beard and stated arrogantly, "Young Yang says your medical skills are better than ours?"
Jiang Nuan glanced at Elder Yang, wondering why he was now being referred to as "Young Yang."
Seeing their imposing demeanor and hearing their statement, Jiang Nuan understood what had transpired.
She smiled humbly and replied, "Before your esteemed presence, Jiang Nuan dares not show off her meager skills."
Besides, how could she dare to be presumptuous? These individuals not only possessed profound medical knowledge but also understood metaphysics.
Elder Li, disliking such pleasantries, spoke frankly, "Let us have a competition. If you can identify all the medicinal herbs I present, I will take you as my disciple."
Jiang Nuan: "..." She was stunned!
She quickly shook her head, "I do not wish to take on disciples?"
The four old men's expressions grew even more displeased. Did she look down on them?
"Hmph! The competition hasn't even begun, so don't get ahead of yourself. Remember, your life was salvaged by us," Elder Li said, his face stern and his presence commanding. It wasn't that he was being overbearing due to his age, but rather that he maintained a certain gravitas, which Jiang Nuan found somewhat endearing.
"Furthermore, who told you to wake up so quickly? We were still studying your consciousness. Before the competition, you must tell us where you went while you were asleep," Elder Li added, unable to contain himself.
Hearing this, Jiang Nuan realized these four old men truly considered her an experimental subject.
However, she was also grateful to them for allowing her to see Mu Jiu Chen and witness his longing for her, thus understanding the depth of his love.
Knowing they were constantly striving for breakthroughs, she spoke truthfully, "My consciousness left Cape No. 1. I went to see my beloved, my child, and my friends. However, an hour ago, I was suddenly pulled back by a force, and then I awoke."
Upon hearing this, Elder Li turned to Elder Wang in anger.
"I told you not to remove the magnetic strip from her wrist, but you insisted on doing it."
Elder Wang looked at Jiang Nuan thoughtfully and inquired, "That's not right. How could you leave Cape No. 1? No wonder the magnetic field was abnormal."
Jiang Nuan pointed into the woods, "I can also see the consciousness of several of them. However, they cannot leave Cape No. 1 and can only move around within it."
"This is strange," Elder Wang mused, "Your awakening shouldn't be due to anything we did, but rather you yourself wanting to wake up. Did something special happen?"
Elder Wang looked at Jiang Nuan, as this matter was crucial to their research.
Jiang Nuan thought for a moment. If there was something special, it was the appearance of a woman who looked very much like her.
Jiang Nuan told Elder Wang, "I saw a woman who looked very much like me. When I wanted to follow her, I was pulled back by a force."
Elder Wang asked in surprise, "Is that girl related to you?"
Jiang Nuan shook her head slightly, "Not at all. However, she is by my beloved's side. I wanted to understand her identity." A hint of jealousy lingered in her heart.
Elder Wang stroked his beard, muttering to himself, "So that's how it is."
Elder Li glared at Elder Wang, angered, "What do you mean, 'so that's how it is'? Speak clearly and don't beat around the bush. I'm old, and my memory isn't good."
Elder Wang, unperturbed, replied, "You say that as if you're younger than me. Nuan Nuan's brain has undergone an elevation. After our special treatment, her consciousness has also advanced a stage. If I'm not mistaken, her body is like the opening of the Ren and Du meridians. Through treatment with special medication, her body will become stronger and more resilient than before, and her consciousness will be hundreds of times stronger than others."
Jiang Nuan nodded. This time, it was a blessing in disguise. Her hearing and vision were both excellent.
Elder Li's eyes widened, and he looked at the beautiful young girl before him in astonishment, "I never imagined, in my 98 years of life, that I would encounter someone with your constitution. You are truly a miracle in our lives! My life has not been lived in vain. You have survived, and your health index is perfect. Others who have survived before either went mad or lost their memories. You are the healthiest among them."
Jiang Nuan was also amazed, not by her survival, but by his age. "Teacher, you are 98 years old?" How could he look like he was 65?
He looked so young.
"Yes! Don't believe me?" Elder Li tilted his head proudly, peering at Jiang Nuan.
Jiang Nuan: "..." She truly didn't believe it. Aside from their white hair and beards, their skin was smooth and unblemished, with only faint fine lines at the corners of their eyes. They would look even younger if they shaved their beards.
Jiang Nuan asked in surprise, "Esteemed teachers, do you have a method for preserving youth?"
If so, she wanted to learn it too. It was the kind of good fortune that required no effort, and she wouldn't let such an opportunity pass.
Elder Li's eyes lit up as he looked at Jiang Nuan, instantly understanding her thoughts. He said, "Where in this world is there a method for eternal youth? It's simply that we pay attention to maintaining our health. I am 98 years old, and in two more years, I will be embarking on my final journey."
Elder Li muttered to himself: He had lived long enough. He had watched his wife and children leave him, and life was just that.
Jiang Nuan observed his dejected expression. To live to such an age was truly not easy, and the most remarkable thing was that he was still so spirited, with keen hearing and clear sight, unlike someone of 98.
Jiang Nuan smiled and said, "Teacher, you can live to 120."
Elder Li's expression did not brighten upon hearing this. "What's the use of living long if one is alone?"
Jiang Nuan fell silent. Everything had its pros and cons.
Elder Wang quietly took out several medicinal herbs and placed them before Jiang Nuan.
He looked at Jiang Nuan casually, "Young lady, if you recognize them, you win."
Jiang Nuan looked at them, and they were simple: "Teng Hu Cao, Long Di Lan, Bai Ying Geng. These are all rare and precious medicinal herbs from the Qi Kingdom."
The four old men: "..."
Elder Li looked at Jiang Nuan in shock, his voice trembling slightly, "You recognized them just like that? And they're dried too. You didn't even smell them. What if you were wrong?"
Jiang Nuan smiled confidently, looking at the three herbs, "I started recognizing various medicinal herbs from a very young age. I am very familiar with them and their uses."
Elder Yang looked at Elder Li triumphantly, "Master, can you admit defeat now?"
The old men's faces were grim.
Elder Li's expression was serious, "I concede defeat as agreed. Master..."
"Wait..." Jiang Nuan interrupted Elder Li.
She looked at Elder Li and said respectfully, "Elder Li, you are too kind. We can learn from each other. I am still a young girl, and how can I compare to the medical skills of you esteemed teachers? If you don't mind, I will stay here for three months and share all that I know with you. You teachers can also teach me things that I do not understand."
Jiang Nuan decided to wait until her hair grew back before returning. More importantly, she could learn things here that she couldn't learn elsewhere.