Refining the Dragon Vein, Subduing Lu Xuan, The Senate's Plan!

The speaker was the Seventh Elder, the eldest among them. He glanced at his palm, reminiscing, "When the Taboo Era dawned, I was nearing ninety, almost ready for the grave. But two years later, the Great Xia Science Academy, using special substances found in the forbidden zones, developed an elixir of longevity, allowing me to live till now."

His laugh was youthful, "Now, I feel even younger than before."

The Seventh Elder, over a hundred and twenty years old, appeared merely in his seventies. His complexion was ruddy, his spirit vigorous.

"Indeed," agreed the Sixth Elder. "Our families have extraordinary squads patrolling, safeguarding us from the strange disturbances that commoners face."