The Issue with Nutrient Supplements, Part 1

Grandma Yu believed that this situation was not only caused by human actions but also possibly a natural disaster. It seemed as though this part of the galaxy was becoming increasingly unsuitable for human survival.

“What are you thinking about, Grandma?” Ye Mo noticed her grandmother deep in thought and couldn’t help but ask.

“I’m thinking back to when I had your father,” Grandma Yu replied. “Back then, there were at least thousands of pregnant women on our planet, Kamo. By the time your aunt was born, that number had dwindled to three or four hundred. Then, when you were born, there were only about a hundred left. And now, it’s just you. It feels like some sort of divine punishment.”

“Grandma, even if it were divine punishment, it wouldn’t target us,” Ye Mo argued. “We’re the original inhabitants of Kamo Star, not some invading force.”

Grandma Yu shook her head. “Sometimes, you shouldn’t let advanced technology blind you. Some things can’t be explained, even by high-tech means.”

“I actually think it’s a problem with the nutrient supplements,” Ye Mo suggested. After all, everyone in the galaxy relied on these supplements, and if there was an issue with them, it could explain such severe consequences.

Aunt Yu agreed, saying, “Mom, I think Ye Mo is right. It’s probably the nutrient supplements. The idea of divine punishment doesn’t make sense to me. And if it was meant to punish invaders, why not sooner? Why wait this long?”

“Nutrient supplements are a matter of public welfare, and the Interstellar Alliance controls their production. How could they allow a problem to happen?” Grandma Yu couldn’t believe that the Interstellar Alliance would be foolish enough to sabotage the entire galaxy. Such actions would be self-destructive.

After dinner, Ye Mo went straight to rest. She couldn’t be bothered with pondering whether it was a natural or human-made disaster. Such matters were best left for Mo Mo to investigate.

Ye Mo sent a message to Mo Mo, recounting Grandma Yu’s words and her own suspicions. On the other end, Mo Mo took it seriously. Over the years, nobody had considered that the nutrient supplements could be faulty, especially since they were produced by the Interstellar Alliance. It seemed impossible that they would do something so reckless as to endanger the entire galaxy.

Mo Mo immediately retrieved fifty years’ worth of nutrient samples from the military’s storage and sent them to the lab, instructing the researchers to compare the differences between them.

What they discovered was alarming: in the nutrient supplements from the past decade, they found increasing amounts of elements that could potentially disrupt genetic sequences.

When Mo Mo received the report, his face turned pale. No wonder people across the galaxy were becoming weaker and weaker. What was the Interstellar Alliance planning?

Mo Mo shared the lab results with Ye Mo, who suggested, “Since you’ve already closed off the connection channels between District 8 and the other district, maybe you can set up a factory to produce new nutrient supplements. At least you can start replacing the ones in District 8.”

Mo Mo’s eyes lit up at the suggestion. True, his power was limited, but District 8 was under his jurisdiction. He couldn’t control what happened elsewhere, but he could make improvements in his own territory.

Although Mo Mo was a member of the Interstellar Alliance, no one knew he had conducted such experiments. So, he sent a notice to all major merchants and families in District 8, asking them to analyse the last fifty years of nutrient supplements and produce a report.

While they didn’t understand why General Mo had made such a request, they complied due to the report requirement and soon began investigating the changes in nutrient supplements over the past five decades.

Their findings were startling. More than half of them discovered that the recent supplements contained elements that damaged genetic sequences. This revelation sent shockwaves through the influential families. They finally understood why their genetic stability had nearly collapsed.

Who could have guessed that the nutrient supplements they relied on were the problem? Despite regular inspections announced by the Interstellar Alliance, no one had noticed the growing issue in the past decade.

The leaders rushed to the military camp to meet General Mo, desperate to discuss a solution. They knew they couldn’t continue consuming the faulty supplements, but alternative food sources were scarce.

When they raised their concerns with Mo Mo, he proposed establishing a nutrient supplement factory exclusive to District 8.

Mo Mo took them to visit a research institute where fruit trees were being cultivated. Seeing the flowering trees gave everyone confidence in General Mo’s plan. Moreover, they knew Mo Mo had connections with the master, whose involvement boosted their confidence even further.

Mo Mo had already instructed his researchers to examine the nutrient supplements Ye Mo had prepared. The results showed that her mixtures were far superior to the standard supplements.

Mo Mo visited Ye Mo’s house and discussed the plan for the nutrient supplement factory. Ye Mo would provide the fruits and life essence water and, in return, would receive sixty percent of the factory’s profits. The remaining shares would be divided between the military and the other influential families.

Ye Mo readily agreed. After all, she was the one who first uncovered the issue, and she was quite invested in finding a solution.

Ye Mo calculated that a single drop of life essence water could produce fifty tubes of nutrient supplements. Of course, she wouldn’t rely solely on the life essence water; she used her farm game to grow a batch of regular fruits, which she then juiced. By mixing one drop of essence water with a spoonful of juice, she could create fifty tubes of supplements.

She didn’t just use apples but included pears, oranges, lemons, and nearly ten different flavors. After handing over the ingredients and formulas to Mo Mo, she left the rest in his capable hands.

Mo Mo was thrilled to see that Ye Mo hadn’t changed the security protocols for entering and exiting her villa, interpreting this as a sign that he still had a chance with her. Although he had made mistakes in the past, he was determined to improve and earn her trust again.

For now, Mo Mo was careful not to make any grand promises to Ye Mo. He didn’t want to risk setting her off again. His focus remained on ensuring the success of the nutrient supplement factory.

Mo Mo decided against hiring human workers for the factory, opting instead for artificial intelligence. Human involvement carries too many risks, but AI requires nothing more than electricity to function efficiently.

The first batch of supplements produced by the factory was sold directly to the major factions in District 8, allowing them to analyse and test the new formula. Their studies confirmed that the District 8 supplements not only lacked harmful agents but also possessed the ability to repair genetic damage. And the best part? Mo Mo had set the price at just double that of the standard supplements.

Of course, if anyone still preferred the old supplements, they were free to make that choice. After all, some people were determined to walk the path of self-destruction, and it wasn’t Mo Mo’s job to stop them.

The establishment of District 8’s nutrient supplement factory sent shockwaves through the Interstellar Alliance. Furious, they quickly issued orders for an investigation. However, when Mo Mo presented the lab results detailing the contaminants found in the standard supplements over the years, the officials were stunned.

How could this have happened? The nutrient supplement industry was supposed to be closely monitored by top officials, yet no one had detected the issue. This is really embarrassing for the entire galaxy!

(End of Chapter)