Chapter 474 - HOOKING KAITO (2/2)

”Have you noticed that I look younger than a typical man in his seventies or eighties?” Kazuki looked at Kaito with a strange deepness in his eyes.

”The cosmetic industry has come quite far since the old days,” Kaito said casually.

”You…” The grandfather was frustrated. ”This is not just a cosmetic effect. Even my internal body condition is vibrant. I do not suffer the aches and pains of old age. My mind is keen and sharp, and I can jump around and fight.”

Kaito hid a glint in his eyes. ”What does that have to do with the benefits that you are offering?”

”Stop being deliberately obtuse.” The old man banged a hand on the desk. ”I am saying that you will get the same if you become part of the clan completely. You can live a long life and enjoy everything it offers to its fullest, just like others on Martial Island.”

Kaito already knew that the secret of Martial Island had something to do with a prolonged life. His current interest was not just the vague details he could guess. He wanted to know the specific method. He did not believe his uncle's story about cultivation manuals and secret inheritances.

”How long can I live if I accept your deal?” He asked because he did not want to seem overly eager about the specific secret.

The old man showed a smug expression. ”You have already met your great-grandfather. Don't you think he looks great for someone hitting a hundred years? He will remain in a good condition for twenty or so years with the right care. Depending on the strength of a person, people on Martial Island can survive up to one hundred and fifty years.”

Kaito was a little shocked. It was not the same as immortality, but this matter was unheard of. Even an exceptionally healthy person would not survive past one hundred and ten years in the regular world. Furthermore, their faculties would be diminished.

Kaito leaned with shining eyes towards his maternal grandfather. This was the appropriate reaction if one heard such a mighty secret. If he continued acting disinterested, the man would think that he had some strange motives.

”How exactly does it work?” Kaito asked in a conspiratorial voice.

The old man crossed his arms over his ċhėst with satisfaction. He believed that he had finally hooked the fish. He could not allow the young man to escape when he was the hope for their clan. It was a risky move, telling him about this matter.

However, it was necessary.

Over the past few days, he had noticed that Kaito was involved in managing his mother's businesses, but he truly did not show attachment to anything. It was expected. By all standards, he was already quite wealthy in the outside world.

He was content and did not have to struggle for survival.

The one thing that a person could not guarantee for themselves was a long and healthy life. Even Kaito, who was indifferent to everything else, had to be attracted to the idea of a good future.