Ch 209: Is There Really Such a Good Thing? [QT]

This matter was of great importance, and Elder Xu immediately wanted to contact the commander. However, Shen Yunxuan quickly stopped him. “Grandpa, there’s something even more important. The people in the apocalyptic world are too desperate. My mysterious and powerful image, along with the high-quality resources I provide, make it extremely easy for me to gain faith power over there. I want to go a few more times.”

Elder Xu was stunned. “You want to truly develop the base over there? But we don’t have any of our own people in that world.”

Shen Yunxuan smiled. “Grandpa, faith power is no joke. Even if I can’t guarantee their loyalty for a lifetime, at least at the moment, their loyalty is 100%. If the entire leadership of a base is fully devoted to me, and I continue to visit occasionally and treat everyone well, then even if someone wants to betray me in the future, at least half of them will still be loyal. It won’t be that easy for things to go wrong.”

Elder Xu quickly envisioned the environment of the apocalyptic world. In that kind of desperate, survival-of-the-fittest setting, Shen Yunxuan was like a savior. The more desperate the times, the easier it was to create a deity-like figure—it was far easier than in their own world.

Moreover, if Shen Yunxuan truly became a leader in the apocalyptic world, then that world would essentially become an extension of their own. They could trade for whatever they needed, essentially giving the nation an entirely new territory. In the apocalyptic world, gold, silver, jewelry, paintings, and antiques were worthless, but in their own world, they held significant value. And then there were the energy crystals—if they turned out to be a new energy source, it would be like discovering an exclusive, hidden mineral deposit that no outsiders could access.

The more Elder Xu thought about it, the more excited he became. Just as he was about to stand up, he paused and asked, “Is there anything else? Say it all at once so I can report everything immediately!”

Shen Yunxuan ran to grab her laptop and sat beside Elder Xu, quickly drafting a plan, listing key points one by one.

In short, to maximize the amount of faith power she could acquire in a limited time, there were two approaches: building fame and creating a deity-like image. In their own world, if the government helped promote her image, it would be incredibly easy. Especially since her cultivation had enhanced her beauty and aura, she now exuded a unique and unparalleled presence—both graceful and commanding. She had a look never seen before in the entertainment industry, making her highly captivating.

Of course, Shen Yunxuan had no time to become a celebrity, but her appearance and temperament alone would attract widespread attention. And the faith power generated from her fan base, as she had learned from her “Cultivator Shen Yunxuan” persona, was something she should not ignore.

This aspect could be handled entirely by the cultural department. They would keep all the profits, and she wouldn’t have to worry about a thing.

Another major step was to train military personnel in martial arts, ensuring that all soldiers recognized and revered her, maximizing the faith power she could gain from them.

Additionally, she proposed launching an official social media account for the Bureau, where she would appear in videos as the spokesperson. This would help the public understand the Bureau’s work, answer common questions, and also allow people to report supernatural incidents by gathering discussions under the account.

Previously, she had remained hidden because Elder Xu and the others were worried that foreign forces might discover her and attempt to kidnap or kill her. But now, her personal strength was likely the greatest in the world, and the Bureau’s armed division surpassed any other organization. On top of that, she had undisclosed protective artifacts, meaning her safety was no longer a concern.

Beyond this, she also planned to travel to the apocalyptic world regularly to reinforce her image there. Additionally, she wanted to visit the supernatural and martial arts worlds to see if she could establish organizations under the same name and accumulate faith power across different realms.

Before returning to the apocalyptic world, she needed the nation’s most advanced and secretive research labs to expedite the study of the anti-virus serum and soil purification techniques. She had already brought back a substantial amount of soil, which had been sealed in the labs, but the Bureau’s research facilities were not the best in the country. She hoped to request special authorization for assistance from the top national labs, as this directly impacted her ability to establish dominance in the apocalyptic world.

Shen Yunxuan carefully detailed all her plans, each requiring top-level approval, and every step was urgent, demanding immediate execution. Finally, she listed the available items and prices in the system’s marketplace, offering the commander the option to purchase anything he desired.

Previously, Elder Xu had used 30,000 dimensional credits from the system to cure his illness, regain his youth by two decades, and take up martial arts training. However, the commander had never utilized these resources, likely due to personal reservations. Now that many of the special forces had awakened supernatural abilities, Shen Yunxuan was uncertain about the commander’s stance on the matter. But she knew she had to make her position clear—her respect for him was genuine, and if he wished to purchase anything from the system, she would facilitate it without hesitation.

Elder Xu immediately understood her intention, feeling gratified. He patted her shoulder approvingly. She was thinking ten steps ahead, considering every detail—there was nothing to critique. Even the formatting of her report was impeccable, surpassing his own briefings. He only needed to add a few introductory remarks before submitting it directly.

She must have planned everything out back in the apocalypse. Elder Xu had been a little concerned at first, but now he was completely reassured. Since Shen Yunxuan had proposed these plans, she would definitely be able to carry them all out.

Elder Xu immediately requested a meeting with the commander. After setting up the time, he urged the administrative department to quickly edit and compile the footage recorded in the apocalyptic world. As soon as the time came, he took the report, the video, and a few of the items Shen Yunxuan had brought back and set off.

Shen Yunxuan had handed over all her plans to Elder Xu for approval, so all she had to do now was wait. With nothing urgent on her plate, she finally returned to her room for a proper rest.

She wasn’t worried in the slightest that her plan would be rejected. The crisis of forced world-traveling was only going to become more frequent, and she was not yet strong enough to handle the supernatural and divine threats ahead. Others’ rate of power growth was too slow—fully supporting her advancement was the best solution. Only by becoming stronger could she lead her subordinates to obtain resources time and time again.

Moreover, she was completely devoted to the nation and its people, sharing everything without reservation. Every part of her plan was beneficial to the country. Even if someone were to fear that she might grow too powerful and become uncontrollable, now was not the time to worry about that. The vast unknown resources she had brought back were an enormous temptation. Compared to the potential risks of letting her grow stronger, the benefits were far greater—it was a gamble well worth taking.

Besides, even if she reached a level where she could control the elements, she was still just one person. If things ever got truly out of hand, a single mushroom cloud would be enough to end her. No matter how they weighed the pros and cons, the higher-ups would have no reason to reject her plan.

As for how she had thought everything through so thoroughly, that was simply the natural skill of an outstanding professional from her past life. With her increased intelligence in this life, her ability to strategize had only improved further.

Sure enough, the commander convened a secret meeting with several high-ranking officials. That same day, her plan was approved. A classified directive was issued, instructing all relevant department heads to cooperate fully with the Bureau, bypassing standard procedures and fast-tracking everything. The objective was to complete all tasks in the shortest possible time.

Elder Xu generously announced that the Bureau would cover all costs and that everyone involved would receive substantial overtime pay. The senior officials laughed and teased him for acting stingy after benefiting from the situation. Right now, the Bureau was the wealthiest department—how could he think a bit of overtime pay would be enough? He needed to offer something more valuable.

But Elder Xu didn’t give in, simply smiling and saying that only the commander could grant such approvals. Any truly valuable rewards had to go into the “national treasury,” and how they were distributed would be the commander’s decision.

The officials in the meeting had no personal agendas. At their level, they already had everything they could want. At their age, they were genuinely dedicated to the country. The emergence of Shen Yunxuan was both an enormous temptation and an opportunity. Their only concern was ensuring the right direction was maintained and that the nation didn’t go astray. Beyond that, their sole focus was working together to get things done.

As soon as the meeting ended, each department convened overnight, assembling the most reliable and capable personnel into secret task forces to handle the mission. That was right—this was no longer just a project. It was a full-fledged mission.

Each department’s task force held meetings, reviewed the footage, and went through the relevant data. That night, they experienced an unprecedented shock—their entire worldview was reshaped. But top-tier professionals were top-tier for a reason. No matter what they felt internally, they quickly got into the right mindset and began executing their tasks at full speed.

The energy crystals and other materials Shen Yunxuan had brought back, including the newly acquired serums, were all discreetly sent to the nation’s most advanced laboratories.

The first department to complete its work was the entertainment division, as their task was the simplest. They handed the project over to the country’s top variety show production platform, which quickly put together a new military training reality show featuring celebrities. They urgently contacted three top-tier idols, two legendary superstars, and five of the hottest leading actors and actresses.

The common factors among these ten stars? Enormous popularity, outstanding looks, and entertaining, charismatic personalities.

The very next day, Guoguo TV bought a trending topic, making an extremely high-profile announcement about the new show. They tagged all participating celebrities and declared that this would be the first fully live-streamed variety show, running for seven days straight, with an edited highlight version to be released afterward.

The moment this news dropped, the internet exploded!

“This has to be a joke, right? What kind of prank is this? Has Guoguo TV been hacked?”

“Guoguo TV needs to investigate its staff immediately. This whole industry is turning into a joke. How do you even make a mistake like this? If you can really get all these people at once, I’ll do a headstand and eat dirt.”

“Exactly! Just getting two of these stars on one show would be enough to make the entire internet go crazy, and you’re telling me you got ten? Hahaha, you think I’d believe that?”

“And a full live stream, over in just seven days? What kind of show does that? Every other variety show takes months, airing one episode per week. Who are you even trying to fool?”

“If this is live-streamed, the fandom wars alone will turn the internet upside down. This will be trending every single day, and the comment section will be so flooded with messages, you won’t even be able to see the screen!”

“Now that you mention it, I actually kind of want to watch this. Hahaha.”

At first, most of the reactions were filled with skepticism and ridicule. Some even claimed that there was no official documentation approving this variety show, no listed investors, and that their insider connections had heard nothing about such a program. They were convinced it was just a deliberate hoax aimed at discrediting Guoguo TV.

But just as the speculation was reaching its peak, something unexpected happened—the celebrities tagged by Guoguo TV actually started reposting the announcement.

And one after another, they all confirmed:

They were honored to be part of the show!

The official account of the National Entertainment Department also reposted the announcement, directly stating that this was a state-supported program, funded by the government, and filmed inside a real military camp, with top-tier special forces soldiers serving as instructors.

The official explanation was that they hoped this program would allow the public to witness the true discipline and prowess of soldiers, encouraging greater national fitness awareness and so on.

The reasoning seemed solid enough, yet at the same time, something felt off. Since when did the government get involved in something like this? What exactly was going on? Why hadn’t anyone heard a single rumor about it before?

Even the fans of the ten celebrity guests were completely stunned. They knew their idols’ schedules better than anyone, yet they had never heard a word about this. How could something that seemed so fake actually be real?

The most absurd part was that before the shock had even settled, while the topic was still trending at number one, the show actually started live streaming!

Wait—how was this even possible? Didn’t a show like this need time for coordination?

Of course, it needed coordination. But this time, everything had been arranged overnight. The Entertainment Department was determined to make a strong impression, and since Shen Yunxuan had already stated that all proceeds from the show would go to the Entertainment Department (with the Bureau taking none of it), they were going all out. With so many top-tier celebrities—each chosen for their strong variety show presence—and Shen Yunxuan’s own mysterious and unpredictable abilities, there was no way this wouldn’t be a massive hit. This was a golden opportunity to bring in huge profits and earn major prestige among the government departments.

Additionally, since the Entertainment Department was spearheading this, the celebrities’ appearance fees were only symbolic—they weren’t being paid their full market rates. The department barely had to spend any money at all.

The celebrities themselves quickly realized this was a rare and significant opportunity. The entire program would only last seven days, and by shifting their schedules slightly, they could make room to participate.

A surprise live-streamed program, filmed inside a military camp—it might even be tied to promoting national strength. Being invited to take part was an honor in itself. Even if they didn’t make much money, they would still be helping both the Entertainment Department and Guoguo TV. Not just anyone would get a chance to contribute to something like this.

On top of that, all ten celebrities were major stars with huge fanbases, so the viewership was guaranteed to be sky-high. No matter how they looked at it, this was a win-win situation. So, they cooperated fully, booked their flights as soon as they got the notice, arrived at the designated location, and were collectively transported to the military camp.

The live broadcast had already begun. The luggage they had brought was left unused, as they were instructed to leave their belongings at the hotel. They were told that the camp would provide a full set of daily essentials—though only the most basic necessities.

The ten celebrities were taken to the camp in a small transport truck, all sitting in the open cargo bed. At first, they were filled with curiosity and excitement, joking with each other the entire way, keeping the atmosphere lively.

At one point, one of the idols stretched out his body and commented that sitting in a truck like this was making his bones ache. As he stood up slightly to stretch with his arms raised, the truck hit a pothole. He immediately lost his balance and fell flat on his butt with a look of utter shock. His exaggerated reaction instantly became the first meme-worthy moment of the show, making both his fellow celebrities and the audience burst into laughter.

Meanwhile, in the meeting room, Elder Xu and others were watching the live feed on a large screen. Xu Wenyu let out a sigh of relief and smiled, saying, “The Entertainment Department really picked the right people. Every one of them has a natural comedic sense. Their chemistry is fantastic. If it weren’t for the fact that this was a special project with top priority, it would’ve been impossible to get such a perfect lineup.”

Elder Xu still had some concerns. “Yunxuan hasn’t appeared yet. I wonder if the audience will like her.”

Elder Chen rolled his eyes at him. “What kind of question is that? Xiao Shen is so likable—how could anyone not like her?”

Just as they were speaking, the truck carrying the celebrities had entered the military camp. Up until now, most of the camera focus had been on the stars, so viewers couldn’t tell where the camp was located. But as the truck drove in, the audience caught glimpses of the training grounds in the distance, where rows of soldiers were practicing drills in perfect synchronization. Though it was just a brief shot, it immediately fired up the audience, who were thrilled by how disciplined and impressive the military looked.

As the ten celebrities stepped into the camp, they still carried a bit of a sightseeing attitude, glancing around with curiosity. However, the soldiers escorting them were in no mood to let them wander. With stern expressions, they urged them to keep moving quickly until they reached an open training field, where they were ordered to stand in a straight line.

The ten celebrities exchanged glances before reluctantly lining up. One of them asked in confusion, “Wait, are we starting already? So soon?”

“Yeah, shouldn’t we go to the dorms and change first?”

A soldier replied expressionlessly, “Stand at attention and prepare to receive your instructor. Maintain silence.”

Once again, the ten exchanged uncertain looks before attempting to stand properly. Some puffed out their chests with exaggerated posture, some fidgeted over whether to clasp their hands behind their backs or let them hang straight, some were obsessively adjusting their positions to align with the others, and some were struggling to hold back laughter at the situation. Ironically, the two fifty-year-old veteran singers were the ones standing with the most discipline and composure.

Each of them had their own quirks, creating an entertaining contrast that captivated the audience. Fans of each celebrity were thoroughly amused, enjoying the chance to see a different side of their idols.

Then, the sound of helicopter blades cutting through the air grew closer. The ten celebrities looked up in surprise and saw a helicopter approaching, its doors open. A young woman stood casually at the doorway, completely at ease.

Several of the celebrities gasped in astonishment.

“Oh my god, isn’t she scared?”

“She’s not even using any safety gear?”

“Wait, is the helicopter landing here? Should we step back or something?”

“She looks really beautiful. Is she also a guest? Why didn’t she come with us?”

The camera had been filming the helicopter from a distance the whole time, so the audience saw the same thing as the guests and had the same thoughts. As the helicopter approached, everyone got a clear look at Shen Yunxuan’s face, and for a moment, the live chat completely froze.

Who is she? How come we’ve never seen such a stunning celebrity before? Why is she standing on the helicopter like that? Half of her body is hanging out—isn’t she going to fall???

And then, everyone found out exactly what Shen Yunxuan was doing—because she grabbed a rope and jumped straight out of the helicopter!!!

“Ah—”

“That’s dangerous!!”

Several of the guests instinctively shouted, and some even took a few steps forward, reaching out as if to catch her, their faces pale with shock.

Shen Yunxuan, dressed in a military uniform with her hair tied in a ponytail, casually held onto the rope with one hand and slid down from the helicopter. When she was still over ten meters above the ground, she suddenly let go! She jumped straight down!

Just as the guests gasped in horror, Shen Yunxuan landed steadily. Her landing was smooth and elegant, exuding effortless confidence as she walked toward them.

Right after she landed, Gao Lang, Dong Yue, Zheng Lin, and Li Xue also descended from the helicopter one after another, swiftly sliding down and landing crisply before following behind Shen Yunxuan in formation.

The scene looked even more spectacular than a movie. Everyone was frozen in shock, and the audience watching the live stream couldn’t believe their eyes. It took them a full thirty seconds before they started flooding the chat with comments.

【What just happened? Is this CGI? It has to be CGI, right???】

【No, no, no! This is a live broadcast! I study this stuff—there are no signs of special effects…】

【That was at least ten meters high, right? She just jumped down like that? And landed so lightly? Not even a harness stunt could look this smooth! Am I hallucinating???】

【No, you’re not. But… can they do qinggong???】

【I just want to know—how is someone this beautiful not a celebrity? Is she really the instructor???】

By this time, Shen Yunxuan had already reached the guests. She stood with her hands behind her back, smiling slightly as she said, “Hello, everyone. I am your chief instructor, Shen Yunxuan.”

The guests were utterly dumbfounded.

“You—you’re our instructor?”

One of them pointed at the helicopter, eyes wide as he looked Shen Yunxuan up and down. “You—you—you jumped down from there? Without any safety measures???”

Shen Yunxuan joked, “This kind of training is currently only for special forces, so I won’t be teaching it to you. But I will teach you some useful everyday skills—like how to quickly escape when an annoying paparazzo is tailing you.”

The group burst into laughter, finally snapping back to reality. They were still in shock, but now they also remembered that they were here for a show.

Unlike when they had first arrived, now every single one of them had bright eyes, watching Shen Yunxuan with eagerness. They had never seen skills like this before. Training under her for a few days was bound to be an incredible experience!

Gao Lang spoke up, “All personnel! Stand at attention!”

What followed was a strict military discipline session, teaching the ten celebrities how to stand properly and how to report. Naturally, it led to plenty of hilarious moments, delighting the audience.

But as the viewers laughed, their eyes kept drifting toward Shen Yunxuan. Even the fans of the ten celebrities couldn’t help but focus on her.

【Is she really a soldier? Not a celebrity?】

【She’s so incredibly beautiful! If she debuted as an actress, she’d be an instant top star!】

【I agree, but she’s a special forces instructor—there’s no way she’d debut in showbiz!】

【Ahhh, I don’t care! I declare that Instructor Shen is my new obsession! She’s so cool and beautiful! Kill me, queen!!!】

【Why call her queen? Call her wifey!】

【Call her hubby! Husband-wife is so handsome! She’s both gorgeous and badass! Did you see that glance she gave the camera? So captivating! Ahhh!】

The ten celebrities’ fans had been flooding the chat, but without realizing it, the conversation had shifted more and more toward Shen Yunxuan. The Bureau’s media team noticed that Weibo had already created a fan forum for Shen Yunxuan, where people were posting screenshots of her. Some even went to Guoguo TV’s page asking if Shen Yunxuan had a Weibo account. Her popularity was skyrocketing.

Shen Yunxuan then demonstrated what the guests would be learning over the next seven days. She moved through a series of wooden obstacles at an astonishing speed—before the guests even saw how she moved, she was already on the other side! The key detail was that her movements were incredibly elegant, as if she were merely strolling through a garden. It was completely beyond scientific explanation.

Next, she crawled swiftly under a long stretch of barbed wire, sliding through like a snake in a single, fluid motion. The guests were left gaping in astonishment.

Then, in a single second, she scaled a wall. In the blink of an eye, she had stuck labels onto each of the guests without them even noticing, and she casually lifted one of them up as if they weighed nothing, effortlessly moving them aside. One jaw-dropping feat followed another, making the guests increasingly awed.

The audience’s interest kept climbing, and with the Entertainment Department constantly pushing the hype, Shen Yunxuan’s popularity skyrocketed at an unprecedented pace.

After letting the guests try out some of the training exercises—leaving them gasping for breath and looking utterly exhausted—Shen Yunxuan chuckled and said, “Since this is your first day, it’s only right that we have a proper welcome ceremony. Training is done for today. Now, the entire military camp will gather, and you’ll have a chance to rest while watching a martial arts demonstration.”

One of the guests curiously asked, “A sparring match between the soldiers?”

As she led them forward, Shen Yunxuan smiled. “No. It’s me against all of them.”

…???

What?

Did they hear that right? Did she just say she was going to take on the entire camp???

🌸˚˖𓍢ִ໋🌷͙֒✧🩷˚⋆