33: Chapter 33 Global Flu Outbreak, the US Takes the Opportunity to Sell Medicine at High Prices

"Breaking news!"

"The new global influenza virus, the s-23 virus, is spreading rapidly! According to the latest report from the World Health Organization, the s-23 virus spreads extremely fast, has a short incubation period, and has a mortality rate as high as 20%!"

"Currently, over thirty countries worldwide have reported outbreaks, and the death toll has already exceeded one million!"

On the television screen, the anchor reported the news with a solemn expression.

Inside Lin Yun's villa, Elder Chen and Xiao Zhang both had exceptionally grim expressions.

The outbreak of this new influenza virus came without warning, yet was so fierce.

It was like an invisible Grim Reaper, harvesting lives across the globe.

"Comrade Lin Yun, this virus is extraordinary," Elder Chen said in a deep voice. "We have already activated the highest level of emergency response plans, but the virus is mutating too quickly, and the effectiveness of existing vaccines is rapidly declining."

Xiao Zhang added from the side: "The most terrifying part is that the Eagle Nation's Fred Pharmaceutical Company suddenly announced they successfully developed a specific cure for the s-23 virus and named it 'Light of Life.' But they have raised the price of the medicine to an astronomical level!"

"One hundred thousand USD per course of treatment! And it's in limited supply, prioritized for the Eagle Nation and its allies!" Xiao Zhang's tone was filled with anger.

The television screen then cut away, and the President of the Eagle Nation was standing at a press conference, delivering a speech with a "compassionate" look on his face.

"We, the Eagle Nation, have always been the beacon of hope for the world!" the President said passionately. "As humanity faces an unprecedented influenza crisis, we have once again demonstrated our responsibility!"

"The 'Light of Life' cure is the crystallization of human technology! It will save countless lives! But due to limited production capacity, we must prioritize the needs of our allies and our own citizens."

"We hope that all countries around the world can understand and provide the necessary support to our pharmaceutical companies!"

His words sparked strong dissatisfaction and anger from people around the world.

Countless countries, unable to afford the exorbitant medicine fees, could only watch helplessly as their citizens died in pain.

The Eagle Nation, a country that had once been comprehensively defeated by Lin Yun in the fields of military, technology, finance, and public opinion, had once again revealed its ugly face in the face of this human crisis, attempting to regain control of the world through "drug hegemony"!

"Those bandits!" Xiao Zhang slammed the table in anger. "They aren't saving people at all; they are profiteering from a national disaster!"

Elder Chen also furrowed his brows.

He knew that the Eagle Nation was exploiting the weaknesses of human nature, attempting to force countries around the world to bow to them once again.

"Comrade Lin Yun, although our Dragon Nation has developed rapidly in the medical field, the research and development of a specific cure takes time." Elder Chen looked at Lin Yun, his eyes filled with worry.

"We cannot just stand by and watch our own citizens, as well as innocent people around the world, be devoured by the virus and exploited by the Eagle Nation!"

Lin Yun's gaze remained calmly fixed on the television screen, watching the hypocritical face of the Eagle Nation's President.

A cold light flashed in his eyes.

He knew that the outbreak of this virus, along with the Eagle Nation's "drug hegemony" actions, was the perfect "litmus test" for his system-rewarded "Perfect-Grade Biological Pod Cultivation Technology"!

"Rest assured, Elder Chen," Lin Yun said softly. Although his voice was not loud, it carried an unquestionable firmness. "Our Dragon Nation will not let a single citizen fall because of this virus."

"And we certainly won't let the Eagle Nation use such despicable means to blackmail the world again!"

He turned his head to look at Elder Chen, his gaze burning bright.

"Elder Chen, issue the orders immediately!"

"First, announce that the entire Dragon Nation is entering the highest level of alert, completely seal the national borders, and suspend all international flights and entry/exit, to ensure the virus does not enter the country!"

"Second, mobilize all medical resources to fully guarantee the safety of our citizens, and provide free testing and quarantine for all suspected cases!"

"Third, through diplomatic channels, sternly condemn the Eagle Nation's 'drug hegemony' actions and call on all countries in the world to unite and boycott their ill-gotten gains!"

Elder Chen and Xiao Zhang were both stunned.

A complete sealing of the borders?! This was an extremely bold decision that would have a huge impact on the economy!

But they also understood that in the face of such a high-mortality virus, a decisive lockdown was the most effective means of protecting the citizens.

"But Comrade Lin Yun, a full lockdown will also put our economy under immense pressure," Xiao Zhang said worriedly.

Lin Yun just smiled faintly, a light of confidence flashing in his eyes: "Economic issues can be solved through 'pangu coin'."

"Right now, the whole world is dumping the US dollar and switching to 'pangu coin'. We can take this opportunity to issue more 'pangu coin' to be used for domestic economic stimulus and livelihood security!"

"Most importantly, we must let the world see that in the face of a human crisis, what the Dragon Nation demonstrates is the true spirit of a 'community with a shared future for mankind'!"

Elder Chen took a deep breath. He looked at Lin Yun, his eyes filled with admiration.

He knew that Lin Yun was not just dealing with the epidemic, but was using this crisis to completely reshape the global political and economic landscape!

"Good! I will get it done immediately!" Elder Chen said decisively. He knew that Lin Yun's decisions were always the most correct!

Xiao Zhang also quickly took out the encrypted communicator and began transmitting Lin Yun's orders.

Meanwhile, Lin Yun's gaze turned towards the second floor of the villa, the room where Mitsui Reiko was resting.

Her due date was also approaching.

Lin Yun knew that the true "Light of Life" was not the Eagle Nation's overpriced cure, but his third S-grade offspring that was about to be born, along with the system-rewarded "Perfect-Grade Biological Pod Cultivation Technology"!

"Eagle Nation, do you think you can once again exploit human suffering to reap profits?" A dangerous arc curled at the corner of Lin Yun's mouth.

"This time, I, Lin Yun, will let you taste what it truly means to experience... 'despair'!"

He knew that a global "battle for life" had completely begun!

And the Dragon Nation, under his, Lin Yun's, leadership, would become the final victor of this war!

He vaguely felt that the child about to be born would be the... ultimate trump card in this "battle for life"!