Chapter 134: Weight Loss Live Stream (Part Six)

Chapter 134: Weight Loss Live Stream (Part Six)

Li Shu seemed somewhat confused when Jiang Dao'an uttered those words.

However, as the spacecraft slowly entered the heart of the capital star system, hovering over the Emperor Star, a zone famously off-limits, Li Shu gazed at the forbidden territory through the spacecraft screen.

The Emperor Star enjoys a comfortable climate all year round, its landscape a lush greenery covering a significant part, with human activities accounting for less than one-seventh of the total area.

Skyscrapers and buildings with distinctive galactic features dominate the view, appearing even more luxurious than the Star Harbor city, with broader streets... the only difference being the bustling crowds visible on the streets of the Emperor Star.

Among them are school children just out of school, elites descending from hover trains, renowned business moguls and entrepreneurs only previously seen on TV; all of them looking vibrant and robust, with children having baby fat and adults being somewhat plump.

Such scenes are non-existent in other star systems, devoid of the lively streets and the vibrant appearances of both the young and the old.

The pursuit of "the thinner, the more beautiful" has caused many to resort to a mere nutrient fluid diet, avoiding carbohydrates, and facing the severe consequences of extreme thinness.

The beauty they sought remained elusive, replaced by frail frames gasping for breath after a few steps, resembling skeletal remains exploited by the capitalists.

"This is outrageous!" Li Shu exclaimed with furrowed brows, gazing at the Emperor Star.

It was clear that these people were aware of the negative effects of dieting, otherwise, there wouldn't be so many healthy-looking individuals on the streets. Despite no shortage of food in this galactic era, the capitalists fabricated grand lies to sell their products, leading to the loss of countless innocent lives.

Jie Fangcheng stood by silently, offering no comments.

Jiang Dao'an had known from the start that these drug sellers could only hope to successfully market their products by keeping their non-dieting secret well-guarded.

What better way to protect this secret than to physically isolate their own populace?

In this galactic era, establishing a quiet isolated zone is quite unrealistic; based on the information available online, Jiang Dao'an could potentially pinpoint this location.

Moreover, there were "kind-hearted individuals" willing to guide him.

Unable to hold back, Jie Fangcheng asked, "Let alone the other aspects, how did you manage to steer the spacecraft in here??"

"In the galactic era, aren't there supposed to be stringent defense measures? How could someone just casually pilot a spacecraft in here?"

Jiang Dao'an just offered him a smile in response.

"It's not just us who believe that this mass weight loss craze isn't a good thing."

The two immediately caught on.

Xie Fangcheng genuinely admired him a bit.

Upon entering the instance, Jiong Daoan promptly kicked several players out.

Afterwards, this person assumed the role of the captain piloting the spaceship and also liaised with these "anti-dieting" NPCs. In half a day, he had figured out the enemy's main base and headed straight there in the ship.

This person has a sharp mind and a terrifyingly strong ability to take action.

Xie Fangcheng looked him up and down. Jiong Daoan appeared calm and composed, holding two flying cameras in his hand, and handed one to Xie Fangcheng.

"Regardless, the conditions for clearing this level are 'reaching a weight below the average or receiving over ten thousand 'slim-points' as rewards'. Even if we take down those peddling the weight loss pills, we can't exit this instance if we don't meet the conditions."

That's indeed the case.

Just then, the sound of incoming messages chimed from Li Sheng's intelligent device.

Of the three, only Li Sheng possessed an intelligent device. Jiong Daoan could only communicate with the NPCs through this single device. As the message sound rang, Li Sheng took the initiative to hand over the device to him.

After opening the message, Jiong Daoan nodded at Xie Fangcheng.

"They are ready; let's go down."

Xie Fangcheng couldn't help but pause for a moment.

He would be fine, as Skyfall Manager Xie could absolutely handle it, but couldn't Jiong Daoan not jump from the ship?

As it turned out, despite Professor Jiong's rushed arrival, his preparations were extremely thorough.

Soon, the spaceship received a docking request, and a small spaceship with a protective paint coat that could accommodate two passengers smoothly came in.

"A stealth ship, immune to scanning," Jiong Daoan briefly explained. Once the two boarded the spaceship, it flew out smoothly.

Before leaving, Xie Fangcheng noticed that Li Sheng looked somewhat anxious, clearly wanting to do something for them but not knowing exactly what.

"Li Sheng," Xie Fangcheng pondered briefly, then waved at her with a smile, "Why don't you exit the instance directly? Start a live broadcast and accumulate enough 'slim-points' to leave. Wait for me once you get out; I want to eat pancakes!"

Li Sheng paused, then chuckled softly and nodded.

Due to the previous surge in viewers, the 'slim-points' from the donations were already close to ten thousand. Just a brief live broadcast would easily allow her to leave.

Sitting next to Xie Fangcheng, Jiong Daoan turned to glance at him. But when Xie Fangcheng turned his head to meet his gaze, Jiong looked away.

With only the two of them in the spaceship, Xie Fangcheng nudged him with his elbow, "Hey, why do I feel that you're acting a bit strange?"

Jiong Daoan merely responded indifferently, "Am I?"

It wasn't exactly sarcastic, but there was an inexplicable hint of sourness... sourness?!

Xie Fangcheng had an epiphany. He promptly draped his arm around Jiong Daoan's shoulder, giving it a few hearty pats, "Look at you, what kind of relationship do we have? What kind of relationship do I have with others?"

Jiong Daoan looked at him.

Xie Fangcheng kept patting his shoulder, "You are the secretary I personally appointed! My closest friend with whom I share a deep bond! Why are you getting jealous over nothing?"

Jiong Daoan always seemed mature and steady, so why was he showing signs of jealousy when he wasn't treated as the best brother? What did this mean?

The spaceship gently jolted, signaling they had arrived.

Jiong Daoan gave him another meaningful look, didn't say anything, and turned to open the door and step out.

"We're here."

They landed at the border between a city and a forest, an area that was supposed to be quiet and deserted, but even at this early hour, there were four or five NPC individuals waiting.

Seeing the two emerging from the spaceship, the leading NPC did not appear as warm as expected, merely approaching them and nodding in greeting.

"Wei Heng." Wei Heng didn't even feel like offering a full introduction.

He had initially expected to meet two venerable elders who clearly held significant wealth and power, capable of leveraging their influence to overturn the current situation once they had the materials he provided.

But when the person he communicated with sent the address, Wei Heng felt something was off.

Wasn't this the address for the weight loss live streaming competition? What would such big shots be doing at a place like that?

Experiencing life firsthand?

But no matter how immersive their life experience was, the unfamiliar faces of these two couldn't be faked.

These were two individuals he absolutely did not recognize, in other words, two lackeys.

Wei Heng felt somewhat discontented internally.

"You just came like this?"

Even the spaceship they arrived in belonged to the Meilei Corporation; could this really work?

Jiong Daoan seemed unconcerned, "Did you bring the report?"

Wei Heng shook his head.

"The data was too extensive, so I didn't bring it."

Jiong Daoan pondered briefly, then turned to Xie Fangcheng, "In that case, how about this: I will go to the laboratory with them to record the data. Manager Xie, why don't you take a stroll in the city?"

Xie Fangcheng nodded in agreement.

"Wait!" Wei Heng stared at them, completely confused, "Why are you going to the laboratory with us while he 'strolls' in the city? You are not from the Imperial Star; if the patrolling guard robots find you, you will be executed on the spot!"

"Oh!" Xie Fangcheng nodded, but his expression clearly indicated that he was quite indifferent to the matter at hand.

Wei Heng furrowed his brows, "Listen, brother, you mentioned you have a way to get everyone to stop dieting. What exactly is your plan?"

Jiong Daoan spoke succinctly, "I will host a live broadcast to explain the findings of your report, while Manager Xie here will live stream the lifestyle of a weight loss industry mogul for everyone to see. Together, we will expose the murderous lie that is dieting."

Wei Heng couldn't help but curse under his breath.

It was a year ago when Wei Heng and his group discovered the significant side effects of dieting.

The Imperial Star differs from other star systems. To maintain absolute privacy and foster the development of the next generation, their internet is filtered.

Any news pertaining to weight loss is blocked, as the big shots who manufacture diet pills fear their own children might be swayed to try the weight loss drugs.

Initially, the intention was indeed to protect the children, but as time went on, the moguls realized that managing a whole planet was exceedingly challenging.

A few people within the affluent circles, still possessing a shred of conscience, perceived the cruelty in isolating the world from outside views. The debates arising from this issue, recurring annually, became incessantly aggravating.

It seemed easier to simply shut everything down.

Consequently, not only is the Imperial Star a restricted area for the average NPC, but also for those within the region; only individuals with higher privileges can move freely in and out of the Imperial Star.

By the time of Wei Heng's generation, they were unaware of the existence of other star systems until they reached adulthood. Once a sense of attachment to the Imperial Star was cultivated, they were then informed of the harsh environments on other planets, instilling the notion that they were indeed a privileged class, superior despite their common status on the Imperial Star.

Most people would immerse themselves in the euphoria of suddenly realizing their elite status, and Wei Heng was no exception.

Until one day, while vacationing in the forest with friends, a spaceship crashed nearby.

It was the first time Wei Heng encountered a human post "weight loss."

Thin.

Too thin, as if even the visceral organs had disappeared.

Wei Heng and his friends attempted to rescue this individual, but upon reaching the border, they encountered the patrolling robots.

In the end, all he managed to retrieve was... a finger.

Wei Heng and his friends brought the finger back to their laboratory, hoping to ascertain if the bodies of these excessively thin individuals were different from those on the Imperial Star.

Indeed, there was a difference. Despite being of the same human genetic lineage, Wei Heng detected radioactive substances in the remaining finger.

These substances could rapidly dissolve fat, allowing individuals to slim down in a very short period. The energy released from the burning fat would then be reflected in the face, giving a seemingly vibrant appearance.

But consuming this substance was nothing short of drinking poison to quench thirst!

Not to mention the inherent downsides of extreme weight loss - a common knowledge in the Imperial Star, only unknown to outsiders.

Even if the people outside were informed, the bodies of those who had ingested these weight loss drugs were already irreversibly headed towards destruction.

Wei Heng wanted to publicize this discovery, but he was well aware that relying solely on himself would mean his research results might be silenced before reaching the outside world, especially given the substantial profits prominent businessmen were making from it.

Just when he was deeply troubled, Wei Heng received a new message on his virtual network.

"Hello, do you also believe that excessive dieting is detrimental to one's health?"