"According to research conducted by Mr. Lin Yi, both the 'Light Arrow' and the crack-like spatial rifts observed during the incident were caused by the Aeon of Elation, Aha."
"The logic behind an Aeon's actions cannot be understood."
"But though Aeons may be indifferent, people are not."
"The Interastral Peace Corporation is a compassionate organization."
"We are willing to provide low-interest—or even interest-free—loans to civilizations and factions that suffered losses during this event."
The female broadcaster continued smoothly.
"The long-missing Director Louis Fleming has recently reappeared within the Xianzhou Alliance."
"Over many years of coexistence, the Corporation and the Xianzhou Alliance have forged a deep friendship."
"Though naturally, some friction has arisen along the way."
"The Xianzhou Alliance's mission to follow divine will and hunt the Plagues of Abundance is itself an act of safeguarding peace throughout the universe."
"It is unquestionably worthy of admiration."
"However, due to the misleading effects of the Elation Light Arrow incident, the Xianzhou Alliance recently assembled its fleets and advanced toward the Corporation headquarters—Pier Point."
"The Interastral Peace Corporation once again reiterates: this was all a misunderstanding."
"The Corporation will not go to war with the Xianzhou Alliance."
"Factions across the universe need not be concerned."
"War has not come."
"The universe remains at peace."
"Lifetime Honorary Director Louis Fleming has already traveled to the Xuling Xianzhou to meet with Marshal Hua."
"After multiple rounds of friendly negotiations..."
"The Corporation and the Xianzhou Alliance have signed yet another mutually beneficial trade agreement, promoting bilateral economic growth."
"This agreement will deepen cooperation between both sides across multiple sectors."
"It will also lay a firm foundation for a free, open, prosperous, and mutually beneficial commercial environment."
"At the same time, the Interastral Peace Corporation will provide substantial special financial assistance to the Xianzhou."
"The Corporation once again reiterates: regarding followers of Abundance, we firmly support the position of the Xianzhou Alliance and are willing to offer uncompensated assistance."
"We believe that in the future, relations between the Interastral Peace Corporation and the Xianzhou Alliance will grow even closer."
"And together, we will contribute to a new order of peace throughout the universe."
"The highly anticipated Panacea Project has achieved decisive progress."
"It is reported that this project, initiated by Genius Society member #85, Mr. Lin Yi, has drawn widespread attention since the day it began."
"Even the Aeon of Abundance, Yaoshi, once descended in person to bestow a miracle in support of the genius whose fame resounds across the stars."
"During the course of the project, several other geniuses also joined the effort."
"They helped bring this great undertaking to completion."
"Two months ago today..."
"The project led by Genius Society member #85, Lin Yi, together with..."
The broadcaster paused slightly when reaching one particular name.
"...many geniuses whose wisdom illuminated the project..."
"And with support from numerous factions across the universe, including the Interastral Peace Corporation, the Xianzhou Alliance, the Knights of Beauty, and the Sea-Seeking Rangers..."
"...has finally reached its conclusion."
"A miraculous medicine capable of benefiting the entire universe..."
"A mass-producible cure for all diseases..."
"The Panacea has officially been created."
"Let us remember this historic day."
"Let us remember this Amber Era—"
The broadcaster's voice rose with barely restrained excitement.
Not from lack of professionalism.
But because no one could remain unmoved by news like this.
"Forty-two days ago, Mr. Lin Yi visited the Corporation headquarters for negotiations with senior executives."
"After two rounds of friendly discussions..."
"Mr. Lin Yi granted the Corporation technological authorization."
"The Corporation's Board of Directors has decided that the Panacea will be sold at extremely low prices."
"To preserve the medicine's original purpose."
"And to ensure it truly benefits the public."
"After internal discussions by the Corporation's technology department, the board has approved the following pricing structure."
"First: Standard Panacea."
"Price: 10,000 credits per bottle."
"Each bottle contains thirty pills."
"Only one pill is required for treatment."
"Second: Panacea with added laxative components."
"Price: 1 credit per pill."
"Yes, you heard correctly."
"One credit."
"The Interastral Peace Corporation will allocate enormous funds every Amber Era to absorb the losses generated by this product."
"There will be no upper limit to the subsidy."
"Since the agreement was reached, the Corporation's technology department has worked tirelessly to establish large-scale production lines."
"With assistance from the Intelligentsia Guild, those production lines were completed seven days ago."
"Three days ago, shipments were dispatched alongside the Amber Lord's construction fleets to civilizations connected to the Interastral Peace trade network."
"After three days of system calibration and staff training..."
"The Panacea can now be purchased at any Interastral Peace Corporation store."
"At regular or extremely low prices."
"Because production began only recently, current demand exceeds supply."
"The Corporation will therefore implement purchase limits."
"The purchasing policy is as follows—"
While Dongfang Qiqing's hot spring remained peaceful and quiet, the rest of the universe was anything but.
This announcement struck the galaxy like thunder crashing into still water, sending shockwaves in every direction.
The broadcast continued.
But almost no one was calmly listening anymore.
The news spread simultaneously through broadcasts, news channels, network alerts, and information terminals.
Across the universe, laughter erupted.
So did tears.
And curses.
Some laughed in relief.
Parents, spouses, and children suffering from illness could finally be saved.
Others no longer had to fear disease themselves.
Some wept in despair.
Their loved ones had not lived long enough to see hope arrive.
They had died just two days too soon.
Meanwhile, pharmaceutical companies and countless industry workers began cursing furiously.
Even if they themselves might one day suffer from incurable illness, that was a future problem.
Right now, their livelihoods had just been shattered.
Many were sole providers for their families.
Sometimes, poverty is more frightening than disease.
But beneath the tide of history, nothing can halt change.
Those who adapt survive.
Those who resist are swept away.
The march of progress does not slow for individuals—much less stop for them.
Lin Yi had specifically instructed the Corporation that anyone in the medical industry earning less than 100,000 credits per month would receive a subsidy equal to six months of salary.
They would also be given assistance transitioning into other professions.
That was one of the main reasons Lin Yi had chosen to cooperate with the Interastral Peace Corporation.
Only the Corporation possessed the ability to rapidly build production lines across the galaxy, distribute the Panacea everywhere, identify affected workers, and soften the economic shock caused by the medicine.
No other faction could accomplish all of that.
Lin Yi had no real alternative.
Unless he was willing to ignore those people entirely.
Unfortunately for his enemies—
He wasn't that cold-hearted.
Even so, Lin Yi did not fully trust the Corporation.
He also worried about what might happen once these policies filtered down through the lower administrative levels.
Because sometimes...
Orders from the top become something entirely different by the time they reach the bottom.
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