PS.After a Week of Interrogation, the Man Confessed to Consuming Human Flesh — The Disgusting Truth Behind the “Elixir of Life” Myth.
BEIJING — In a deeply disturbing turn of events in the fictional reconstruction of the Yu Menglong case, investigators announced that a detained man admitted under interrogation to participating in a grotesque and ancient superstition: the belief that consuming human flesh could grant long life, strength, or even spiritual power.
While authorities have not linked this confession to Yu Menglong’s real-life death, the case has ignited national debate about the dark, dangerous myths still lurking beneath modern society.
THE CONFESSION THAT SHOCKED INVESTIGATORS
After nearly seven days of questioning, the man reportedly confessed that he had been influenced by an underground network of individuals obsessed with pseudo-Taoist black magic, claiming that:
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Human flesh was believed to contain “life essence”
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Eating it could prolong youth
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Ritual consumption could “ward off sickness”
These ideas have no scientific basis, and authorities emphasized that such practices are both illegal and rooted in distorted, long-dead superstitions.
One investigator summarized the confession:
“This wasn’t about hunger.
It was about a delusion — the belief in a ‘longevity elixir’ made from human bodies.”
THE “ELIXIR OF LIFE” MYTH: WHERE DID IT COME FROM?
The belief that certain parts of the human body contain magical healing or life-extending power dates back centuries in several cultures, though it has long been condemned.
Historically, fringe groups believed:
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Human fats could heal wounds
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Human bones could cure diseases
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Human hearts or livers contained “pure energy”
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Human flesh could extend life
These claims were based on superstition, fear, and misunderstanding of disease — not science.
Modern medical experts immediately rejected all such myths:
“There is no biological, chemical, or medical mechanism by which consuming human tissue would extend life.
These beliefs are dangerous and completely false.”
DID THE SUSPECT REALLY BELIEVE IN IMMORTALITY?
According to interrogation transcripts, the man claimed he had been approached by individuals promising him:
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“Protection from aging”
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“Rejuvenated strength”
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“A longer life span”
They allegedly convinced him to take part in a “ritual meal” — a practice that investigators say combines criminality, occult superstition, and mental instability.
Experts believe he was manipulated:
“These cult-like groups prey on vulnerable people, promising miracles in exchange for unspeakable acts.”
IS THE “ELIXIR OF LIFE” REAL?
Absolutely not.
Scientists and medical professionals universally agree:
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Eating human flesh does not grant immortality
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It cannot improve health
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It poses serious health risks, including prion diseases
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It is illegal, immoral, and scientifically baseless
The so-called “longevity elixir” is nothing more than a myth used to exploit fear and desperation.
HOW THIS MYTH LED TO A CRIME
Authorities now believe the suspect fell into a spiral of misinformation and superstition spread by a shadowy group that mixes:
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ritual practices,
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false promises of youth,
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and psychological coercion.
This group is now under investigation for:
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fraud
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ritual abuse
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exploitation
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and spreading harmful, illegal beliefs
Police have stated:
“This case is not about immortality.
It is about manipulation, mental illness, and criminal networks.”
PUBLIC OUTCRY AND MORAL PANIC
The confession has horrified the public, triggering:
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massive online discussions
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calls for deeper investigation
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fears of underground cults
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demands for tighter regulation of fringe spiritual groups
Parents, educators, and community leaders are urging the government to strengthen education against harmful myths.
One viral comment reads:
“Science must win over superstition — or tragedies will keep happening.”
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
The suspect has been transferred to a forensic psychiatric unit for evaluation.
Authorities are tracking down the individuals who influenced him, fearing there may be more victims or more believers.
Meanwhile, experts warn:
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Cannibalism-based myths must be addressed publicly
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False beliefs about immortality are resurging through the internet
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Education is the best weapon against such destructive superstition
The case serves as a chilling reminder of how dangerous misinformation and myth-driven groups can be — even in the modern era.
FINAL WORD: THE DANGEROUS COST OF CHASING ETERNAL LIFE
For centuries, humans have chased immortality — through potions, rituals, forbidden practices, and mythical “elixirs.”
But the truth has never changed:
There is no shortcut to eternal life.
Only tragedy awaits those who believe otherwise.
