Ch 211: Is There Really Such a Good Thing? [QT]

When the show was officially announced, they promised a seven-day live broadcast, and they truly meant it. Except for private moments like showering, using the bathroom, and changing clothes, everything was continuously streamed. Even at night, multiple split screens allowed viewers to choose who they wanted to watch and zoom in accordingly.

Then, the viewers made a shocking discovery—Shen Yunxuan never slept! She simply sat cross-legged on her bed, closed her eyes, and remained in meditation the entire night.

“She’s definitely practicing martial arts!”

“Oh my god, look at her four subordinates! They’re meditating too!”

“So, special forces actually train in martial arts, right?”

“This has to be metaphysics—Shen Yunxuan must know how to draw talismans!”

“I suddenly feel so hyped! I never knew we had such a powerful team!”

“The real question is—why is this being broadcast? Does this mean… we might be able to learn it too?”

“Signing in blood to demand lessons!”

“A million signatures for this!”

When people realized this could involve them, interest skyrocketed. Even those busy with work started sneaking peeks at the live stream, hoping to learn something. After all, Shen Yunxuan was genuinely teaching the ten celebrity guests with great detail.

During these seven days, every morning, Shen Yunxuan patiently trained the ten stars. Some had exceptional physical fitness, while others were far weaker. Some surprised everyone with unexpected talent, while others fumbled and made hilarious mistakes, making the show incredibly entertaining. The show’s popularity soared just from this alone.

In the afternoons, Zheng Lin and Li Xue took over their training, while Shen Yunxuan moved to the training field to instruct the 2,000 special forces soldiers. The cameras only captured them from a distance and never got too close, leaving the audience guessing what exactly she was teaching. However, from their movements, it looked like… qinggong!

Indeed, Shen Yunxuan was teaching the soldiers the Fragrant Swan Steps—a skill that, with enough physical ability, anyone could learn. And as elite soldiers, they had no trouble picking it up. Within just two days, some had already mastered it; the rest just needed practice for proficiency.

Then, Shen Yunxuan formally introduced them to internal cultivation techniques and martial arts theory. These, however, weren’t skills that everyone could grasp—it depended on individual talent. She trained them for seven days straight, and with Gao Lang and Dong Yue guiding them in practice, they were receiving unparalleled training.

Every single day of this seven-day reality show trended on social media. The show was filled with engaging content, but unlike many sensationalized programs, it wasn’t annoying—it was just genuinely thrilling. And since it was only a week-long event, people found themselves eagerly tuning in every day.

By the time the last day arrived, everyone was hit with the realization—how had time flown by so quickly?! Looking at the ten celebrity guests, they had undergone a complete transformation. Shen Yunxuan had initially promised to teach them how to evade paparazzi, and now they had actually learned it! Their footwork had become so unpredictable that they ran incredibly fast—some joked that they should enter the Olympics.

Most surprisingly, they had developed a team spirit—a sense of camaraderie that revolved around one person: Shen Yunxuan! These ten were all top-tier stars, idolized and worshiped in their respective fields. They each had their own pride. Yet, in just seven days, they had been completely won over by Shen Yunxuan. If she weren’t so selective about who she recruited, they might have actually begged to join the military.

With training concluded, the show also came to an end. It was time for goodbyes, and everyone felt a deep reluctance to part ways.

One of the veteran actors, speaking on behalf of the celebrities, asked, “Instructor, will we have the chance to see you again?”

Shen Yunxuan answered honestly, “If there’s a similar program in the future, I might participate for half a day. But setting aside seven whole days like this for another show? That won’t happen again. And honestly, would any of you even join again?”

The ten guests were visibly disappointed. But then, they saw Shen Yunxuan take out her phone, waving it in front of them with a smile. “We may not have opportunities on TV, but if we’re free, we can always meet up. Thank you for making time for this show and sharing this experience with me—that’s fate. On the show, I was your instructor. Off the show, we’re friends. Let’s start a group chat.”

One of the idols immediately shot up his hand, standing proudly. “I got this! I know all about group chats. I’ll make one! Where’s my phone? Quick, get our phones—we need to add Instructor!”

“…His enthusiasm is harder to suppress than an AK.”

“My jealousy is burning! Even though he’s my bias, I can’t accept this!”

“At least your bias got to bond with Instructor Shen. I’m the real victim—I just found out my fave was also invited to this show, but they declined for a magazine cover shoot. Damn, I’m pissed!”

“I have it worse. We fans got wind of this show’s invitation and collectively begged our idol not to join. Now we’ve been watching the show religiously, and we regret it SO BADLY!”

With the group chat set up and everyone waving goodbye to the camera, the show officially ended. The final drone shot gradually zoomed out, and then the live stream cut off.

Countless viewers burst into tears. They didn’t even know why they were crying. Maybe it was because they didn’t want it to end. Maybe it was because they felt they’d never get to see Instructor Shen again. Maybe it was the abrupt emptiness of finishing a live broadcast that had filled their days. Whatever it was, one thing was certain—this show had deeply touched their hearts.

Because of this, Shen Yunxuan gained an immense amount of faith power. When she reported back to the bureau, Elder Xu once again called to thank the Entertainment Department, which delighted them! They immediately began drafting new proposals, hoping to get Shen Yunxuan to participate in more programs.

However, Shen Yunxuan’s schedule was packed. This one live reality show appearance was already enough—there was no way she could do more.

After the cameras were turned off, Shen Yunxuan went to bid farewell to the 2,000 special forces soldiers. The soldiers were even more reluctant to let her go—they hadn’t learned enough yet! Training under such a powerful instructor was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. They asked her the same question, “Instructor, will we ever see you again?”

Shen Yunxuan nodded firmly. “Of course! You are the best of the best. The nation will always need you, and I will meet you again on missions, just as I have in training. Let’s work hard together. I hope that the next time we meet, your skills will have improved significantly. Do you have confidence in that?”

“Yes!!”

Their response was deafening, their eyes filled with admiration and a newfound drive—completely different from when they first met seven days ago.

Shen Yunxuan smiled slightly before straightening her expression and saluting them. In unison, all 2,000 soldiers snapped their hands up in salute. Then, without hesitation, Shen Yunxuan turned and strode away, with Gao Lang and the other three following right behind her.

There was no time for sentimentality. This mission was complete, but they had to head straight to the next military district. Every military base had broadcasted the past seven days of live training, and other districts had been calling non-stop, urging them to come. They were eagerly waiting!

Shen Yunxuan arrived at the new military base overnight. The soldiers had already learned about her through the show—especially her feat of taking on 2,000 men at once. They were both astonished and skeptical.

So, the first thing Shen Yunxuan did upon arriving at the new base was tell them: Come at me together!

No matter where or when, the quickest way to gain respect was to show strength. And in the military, the most effective way was to beat them! The soldiers were fired up, eager to test themselves against her, but they were all subdued in a single move.

Afterward, they were utterly convinced and eagerly followed Shen Yunxuan to learn the Fragrant Swan Steps, internal energy cultivation, and how to sense spiritual power.

However, unlike the previous military base, these bases did not have the luxury of a full seven-day program. Shen Yunxuan only stayed for one day at each base, leaving one of her subordinates behind for three additional days to answer questions and guide them. Meanwhile, she would move on to the next base, teach for a day, and leave another instructor behind.

By the time she finished training the fourth base, the first instructor she had left behind had completed their task and rejoined her. This cycle continued, ensuring that every base received proper training while allowing Shen Yunxuan to cover more ground.

One day, Shen Yunxuan received a call from Elder Xu, who excitedly informed her that the laboratory had successfully cracked the antiviral serum and could now mass-produce it! Additionally, the formula for the soil improvement agent had been completed, and most importantly, crystal cores had been confirmed as an incredibly potent new energy source. They could be used to power planes, rockets, and more, making them an invaluable asset. The government now officially wanted to collect as many as possible.

This was the first time the higher-ups had ever requested large-scale collection of an item from another dimension. Without hesitation, Shen Yunxuan rushed back to the bureau. The remaining military bases would have to wait until she had time to return.

Back at the bureau, Shen Yunxuan immediately began preparing for independent dimensional travel. This time, she wasn’t just bringing a large supply of antiviral serum—she was also carrying the full research data for the serum and soil improvement agent, various experimental equipment, massive amounts of food, and all sorts of supplies necessary for survival in the apocalypse.

Her team’s clothing had also been upgraded. They now wore specially designed outfits made from materials that even a level-two zombie couldn’t tear through. The suits also had slight waterproof and fire-resistant properties—while they weren’t completely invulnerable, they provided a crucial layer of protection.

While the logistics team prepared these supplies, Shen Yunxuan focused on refining her faith power. The seven-day live show had already been edited into a high-quality version by Guoguo TV, and the Entertainment Department had distributed it across major television networks and platforms. Even elderly folks who didn’t use the internet were now watching and getting to know her. Because of this, her faith power was continuously growing, and she had to refine it every day.

Elder Xu asked, “Yunxuan, what level would you say you are now?”

Shen Yunxuan thought for a moment. “Last time I went to the apocalypse, I was on par with level-four ability users. But now… I feel like taking down a level-five ability user would be as easy as fighting a level-two. I’ll have to go there to confirm.”

Elder Xu was delighted. “That’s great! Then there’s no need to worry about your safety. The system has only leveled up once, so the difficulty over there shouldn’t be too overwhelming for you. Still, be cautious and never let your guard down.”

Shen Yunxuan nodded. “Don’t worry, Grandpa. I’ll complete my mission and return in one piece.”

At the pre-departure meeting, Xu Wenyu asked, “Yunxuan, do you plan on making any purchases?”

The dimensional travel rewards from her last mission had already been settled, and her account balance had soared to 800,000 dimensional coins!

The crystal cores she had collected were completely unique to that world, and since she had gathered so many, she had received a substantial reward. Surprisingly, she had also earned a significant amount of dimensional coins for purchasing and using a large batch of serums to awaken her subordinates’ abilities.

Moreover, establishing her own base and being recognized as a true leader had also granted her a sizable dimensional currency reward.

So this time, not only did she advance to level five, but she also gained a massive windfall of dimensional currency. Naturally, Shen Yunxuan received a generous personal share as well. She had already decided, “I’ll increase my intelligence. I’ve realized that many things can only be understood once intelligence reaches a certain level—otherwise, they might remain a mystery forever.”

The others didn’t fully understand what she meant, assuming she was referring to cultivating martial techniques. Right now, the foundational cultivation method they were practicing was something Shen Yunxuan had personally compiled from numerous techniques; otherwise, they wouldn’t have been able to train at all.

Given her past successes, everyone agreed with her decision to boost intelligence.

The higher the intelligence level, the more expensive it was to increase. Initially, 30 intelligence points cost 30,000 coins. Then, 150,000 coins only raised it by 22 points. This time, with both her personal earnings and government rewards, she spent 500,000 dimensional coins but could only increase it by 15 points. After this boost, her intelligence reached 195! It hadn’t yet broken the world record for the highest IQ, but among the currently living, only one or two people surpassed her.

The biggest change she felt was an unprecedented clarity in her thoughts. Issues that had previously stumped her suddenly became crystal clear, sparking new ideas and directions. She couldn’t help but smile.

Elder Xu was delighted. “Seems like it worked—that’s great!”

Shen Yunxuan joked, “Once I earn more dimensional coins, I’ll keep increasing intelligence. Who knows, if I get my hands on blueprints from an interstellar civilization, I might actually be able to understand them.”

“That’s actually possible! Just keep raising intelligence! Now, let’s go to the traversal room and bring back more crystal cores this time!” Elder Xu stood up and patted her shoulder, then added a final reminder, “Be careful!”

Shen Yunxuan nodded in agreement. She went to the traversal room to change into her gear. This time, she was still accompanied by her fifty special forces soldiers, and they were even better prepared. Then, she spent 10,000 dimensional coins to travel to the apocalyptic world.

The cost of traversal wasn’t too high—after all, crossing over didn’t guarantee survival. If the fee was too expensive, no one would dare take the risk.

In a flash, Shen Yunxuan and her team arrived back in the apocalyptic world. For them, it had only been about ten days since they last left, but here the streets before them looked as though years had passed, appearing even more ruined and decayed.

The only fortunate thing was that they had arrived near Tianxing Base. Shen Yunxuan recognized this area from when she had previously searched the city for equipment.

She pulled out her map, marked a few points, and said, “Let’s go! Drive to the base!”

With a wave of her hand, Shen Yunxuan summoned two trucks. As before, the ability users cleared the road, allowing them to drive toward Tianxing Base at full speed.

As they approached, they saw towering walls made entirely of metal, covered with metal spikes, making the entire base look like a massive, armored hedgehog. Shen Yunxuan observed carefully and confirmed that the structure within was indeed Minghua Academy—the site she had originally claimed to establish Tianxing Base. But now, the base had expanded to twice its original size. The extended outer walls were made entirely of metal, and as they got closer, they noticed a moat surrounding the base.

The scale of these defenses suggested that the base had likely faced serious siege threats in their absence.

As the trucks drew nearer, the base’s sentries noticed them. From atop the walls, they signaled for them to stop.

Shen Yunxuan brought the vehicles to a halt and instructed everyone to disembark. As soon as they stepped out, the sentry on the wall suddenly grew excited. He pulled something from his pocket, checked it, then immediately ran down. Soon after, a group of ability users rushed out from the base, with a red-haired, red-eyed Qi Zhan leading the charge!

“Captain Shen?! Is it really you?” Qi Zhan’s eyes widened in disbelief.

From his expression, Shen Yunxuan could tell that he still recognized her as their leader. She removed her sunglasses and mask, revealing her face with a smile. “It’s me. I’m back.”

Qi Zhan couldn’t contain his excitement. He took a few quick steps forward, nearly trembling as he said, “Captain Shen! I’ve been waiting for you for so long—you finally returned! Come inside!”

Shen Yunxuan nodded and followed him into the base. As she walked, she noticed several familiar faces among the crowd behind him, looking just as emotional, as well as some unfamiliar ones who seemed curious.

Upon entering the outer perimeter, she noticed that the inner area had been turned into farmland. The crops looked rather weak, but at least they had managed to harvest some. Further inside was the original inner fortress she had ordered to be built—the true residential area.

As she scanned the area, she remarked, “The changes here are huge. Have you taken in many new people?”

Qi Zhan nodded. “Half a year ago, something happened to Thunder Base. They lost half their population, and the remaining survivors all came here to join us. That’s why the base expanded so much. But don’t worry, our people are still in charge, and everything has been managed well. Professor Lin even developed the most basic form of the antiviral serum, so people are no longer at risk of infection from the zombie virus. The number of casualties has significantly decreased.”

Through their conversation, Shen Yunxuan learned that while she had only been away from this world for about half a month, an entire year had passed in the apocalyptic world.

Over the past year, another red rain had fallen. This red rain contained the zombie virus, causing the overall strength of the zombies to increase by one tier. The human survivors had faced even greater hardships.

However, those who fought zombies and collected crystal cores were also able to enhance their own abilities—provided they managed to avoid the red rain’s harmful effects.

Thanks to the protective formations Shen Yunxuan had placed around Tianxing Base, it remained completely safe. Combined with the ample food supply and the martial techniques she had taught them, their quality of life had improved significantly.

During this disaster, they had only lost two people.

Unlike Tianxing Base, other bases had suffered greatly. Details about distant bases were unclear, but Thunder Base, which was nearby, had been hit hard. Many people fell ill with fevers, and during this period, a psychic-type zombie led a horde in an attack. Though Thunder Base ultimately won, the losses were devastating. When they later heard that Tianxing Base had suffered minimal casualties, they collectively migrated and merged into Tianxing Base.

During this time, Qi Zhan and his team continued searching outside and eventually tracked down the survivors who had fled from Burning Blaze Base. They eliminated them all to prevent future troubles. Meanwhile, Professor Lin made significant breakthroughs in his research. If not for the limited equipment, he could have developed even more advanced technology.

Because Tianxing Base was improving in all aspects, the people grew more united, and their gratitude toward Shen Yunxuan, who had brought them this stability, deepened. This provided Shen Yunxuan with a substantial amount of faith energy. The moment she entered the base, those who heard the news ran over excitedly, calling out, “Captain Shen!”

Gao Lang and Dong Yue exchanged a glance and secretly sighed in relief. They had been worried that, upon their return, the base might have changed hands. But seeing Qi Zhan’s unwavering loyalty, along with Professor Lin and the others still holding Shen Yunxuan in high regard as their leader, was the best outcome. It meant they wouldn’t have to waste time reasserting control.

Shen Yunxuan was deeply moved. As more and more people emerged to greet her, she patted Qi Zhan’s arm and praised, “You’ve done an excellent job. I can rest easy knowing you’re in charge here. This time, I’ve brought plenty of good things for everyone. Have someone register everything first.”

With that, she waved her hand, and a massive amount of food and daily supplies appeared on the training field. It was an enormous stockpile, even exceeding what the base warehouse currently held. The entire scene erupted in commotion as everyone was stunned by her generosity.

Then, Shen Yunxuan turned to Professor Lin with a smile. “This time, I also brought research data on the highest-grade antiviral serum, along with a large batch of the finished product. Also, I’ve prepared the most advanced research equipment. Take a look.”

With another wave of her hand, a vast array of laboratory instruments appeared before them. Even those unfamiliar with scientific equipment could tell these were incredibly high-tech. Professor Lin was so overwhelmed that he wiped his hands repeatedly on his clothes before daring to touch them. Not to mention, atop the equipment were countless vials of serum—each one representing a chance for ordinary people to become ability users!

The crowd’s gazes instantly burned with excitement. Any lingering sense of unfamiliarity with Shen Yunxuan vanished completely. They looked at her as if she were a divine savior! Just for this, they fully accepted her as their absolute and undisputed leader!

Shen Yunxuan then took out some special powdered medicine and handed it to Qi Zhan. “This will improve the soil. I also brought a few plants that are highly beneficial to the body. Ordinary people should consume only a little, but the higher an ability user’s level, the more they can handle. After planting, distribute them accordingly. I hope you all stay healthy.”

Qi Zhan immediately agreed but then realized something and asked anxiously, “Captain Shen, are you leaving again?”

Shen Yunxuan smiled. “Yes, I have important matters to attend to. But I’ll remember you all. Whenever I have time, I’ll bring more good things for you.”

Qi Zhan looked visibly disappointed, as did several familiar ability users and the former Thunder Base leader, who had rushed over upon hearing the news. Unable to contain himself, he asked, “Captain Shen, can you take us with you?”

Shen Yunxuan regrettably shook her head. “If I could, I absolutely would. But it’s simply not possible. Stay safe. I’ve already asked researchers to develop an even more advanced cure for the zombie virus. If they succeed, I’ll bring it to you. You must keep growing stronger and survive. If this place becomes too dangerous, don’t stubbornly hold on—move elsewhere. Even if I can’t find you, fate will bring us together again.”

Hearing about how Thunder Base had almost been wiped out, Shen Yunxuan genuinely feared they might foolishly stay put just to wait for her. While she wanted to expand the base’s reputation and gather more faith energy, it could never come at the cost of lives. Since they believed in her, she wanted them to survive.

Qi Zhan was momentarily stunned. He had never considered this possibility before; he had been fully prepared to defend the base to the death. But after hearing Shen Yunxuan’s words, he realized that preserving their strength and relocating elsewhere to wait for her return was a much better option. He nodded and said, “Don’t worry, Captain Shen. If things become truly dire, we’ll leave a message and evacuate to another location. But your mission must be dangerous too, right? Don’t worry about us—your safety is what matters most.”

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he added, “Oh, Captain Shen, do you still need crystal cores? We’ve collected a huge amount for you!”

Shen Yunxuan’s eyes lit up. “Of course! Crystal cores are what I need the most. But you also need them—just tell me where the zombie hordes are, and we’ll go hunt them ourselves.”

Qi Zhan and the others hurriedly said, “We fight zombies every day, constantly expanding our cleared territory to collect more crystal cores for you. Don’t worry, we have enough for ourselves.”

Upgrading abilities wasn’t an unlimited process. Once someone hit a bottleneck, no amount of crystal cores could help them advance. As a result, their usage of crystal cores wasn’t infinite, meaning they had plenty to spare. Especially since the base had been deliberately targeting zombies to gather cores for Shen Yunxuan, the total they had amassed over the past year was astonishing—several times more than what Shen Yunxuan had previously brought back!

Feeling the surge of faith energy and looking at the countless crystal cores, Shen Yunxuan secretly exhaled in relief. The trading hub she had established in the apocalypse world was a success!

Now, it was time to test this approach in other worlds.

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