The end of the world is approaching, I'm handing myself over to the country.

"Calculate."

Lin Mo's answer consisted of only one word.

This time, the system's simulation speed was much faster.

It only took about three minutes for it to speak again.

This time, however, there was a hint of obvious schadenfreude in its tone.

Less than 5%.

This number is even more dismal than the previous 13.5%.

I've said it before: individual strength is limited, but the strength of a team is...

Before the system could finish speaking, Lin Mo rudely interrupted it.

"You big idiot, you blockhead..."

"No way, someone like you dares to be a system? You're an idiot."

Lin Mo cursed without any politeness.

【? ? ? 】

A concrete question mark appeared again on the sparrow's head.

It didn't understand why, when Lin Mo's own choices led to a lower success rate, it would end up blaming him.

Lin Mo was so angry at its stupid appearance that he laughed.

I strongly suspect this system is a half-finished product, not even as good as some other brands.

But I could only patiently explain.

"Can't you be a little more flexible?"

【? ? ? 】

"If I first upgrade the general store to level 4, or 5, or even 6, and then increase the maximum number of employees, then..."

"Then I'll use the subsequent revenue to exchange for potential points to improve my own capabilities."

"Now, calculate it again: following this process, what is the success rate for passing this month-end assessment?"

Lin Mo explained his entire plan in one breath.

The sparrow on the shoulder was completely stunned after hearing this.

Its relatively small processor seemed to be struggling to process the complex logic that Lin Mo had just presented.

Upgrade the general store... recruit more employees... and further enhance the host's strength...

Can you do this?

The system sparrow's tiny, black bean-like eyes visibly lit up.

It's like discovering a new continent.

Lin Mo: "..."

Lin Mo had serious suspicions...

Is this definitely artificial intelligence, or artificial stupidity?

If you listen to him completely, you might really be led astray by him.

[Rebuilding the simulation model...]

[Variables being corrected...]

[The large amount of data has extended the simulation time...]

This time, it took longer than the previous two times combined.

The entire safe zone fell into a deathly silence once again.

Lin Mo could feel that the sparrow on his shoulder was getting slightly warm, which seemed to be a side effect of it working at full power.

I don't know how much time has passed.

Maybe it will take ten minutes, maybe it will take half an hour.

When the mechanical notification sounded again, Lin Mo could even detect a hint of barely suppressed excitement in it.

【I've figured it out!】

When the sparrow opened its eyes again, its two little black beans were practically glowing.

[After prioritizing upgrading your general store to level 4 and utilizing subsequent sales to enhance your strength, your success rate in passing this month's end-of-month assessment is approximately 31.7%!]

This figure is more than double the initial 13.5%.

But it's not over yet.

After prioritizing upgrading the general store to level 5, the success rate of passing this month's end-of-month assessment is approximately 74.5%!

74.5%!

This is a qualitative leap!

A huge leap from "nine deaths and one life" to "you can live as long as you don't do stupid things"!

However, prioritizing the upgrade of the general store to level 6 will actually decrease the success rate of passing this month's end-of-month assessment, to approximately 48.9%...

[Due to time constraints!]

The system answered extremely quickly this time, revealing a sense of sudden enlightenment and excitement.

Upgrading a general store to level 6 alone requires 10,000,000 in revenue, which will severely impact your time and resources for recruiting employees and improving your overall strength!

Taking all variables into account, and considering that there is less than a month left until the end-of-month performance review...

Upgrading the general store to level 5 is currently the strategy with the highest success rate in passing this month's end-of-month assessment!

The system's logic is now completely clear.

The way it looked at Lin Mo even underwent a subtle change.

Previously, it had only regarded Lin Mo as a foolish host who needed to be guided and corrected.

So now, it felt that the human in front of it seemed... to have something.

Lin Mo had no interest in the system's psychological changes.

All he wants to do now is make money and upgrade his grocery store.

The final and most important goal is to survive, to ensure that everyone survives!

He raised his hand and slapped the sparrow on his shoulder, which was completely subdued by him.

"Why are you looking at me?"

"Upgrade!"

【receive! 】

The system responded crisply and decisively, displaying unprecedented enthusiasm.

[Current sales volume is sufficient. Upgrading to a level 4 general store requires 500,000 sales points. Upgrade now?]

Lin Mo: "Yes!"

[General store level is being upgraded...]

......

The real world.

22:47am.

H City, Xiaotian Village Experimental Base.

The roar of the propellers grew louder as it approached, and the powerful airflow crushed the nearly knee-high wild grass on the ground, swirling years of decaying leaves and dry dust high into the air.

A lithe black figure leaped from the hovering military helicopter.

The specially made rappelling rope slid rapidly across his tactical-gloved palm, making a rustling sound.

Chen Feng bent down and landed, dissipating all the impact.

The entire process was swift and decisive, without a single unnecessary movement, like a black panther in the night.

The helicopter overhead didn't stop for a moment, quickly gaining altitude and heading away towards the city.

The deathly silence and the cold moonlight were returned to this forgotten land.

Chen Feng didn't hesitate for a moment, and closed his eyes slightly.

An invisible spiritual force spread silently outwards from his body, encompassing everything in the area.

Everything within a 50-meter radius quickly formed an incredibly precise three-dimensional outline in his mind.

Seven corpses.

An experimental base whose exterior walls are covered with hideous claw marks.

A heavy metal door, completely still and tightly locked.

His attention was first drawn to the heavy alloy door.

Although the door itself was covered in scratches, fortunately, it was not fatally damaged.

His senses then swept over the seven corpses lying on the ground.

Their fallen postures formed a strange fan shape, with all of them facing the tightly closed door.

The closest one was less than three steps from the gate of survival.

Clearly, they had a clear concept of escape before they died, but none of them managed to escape.

Chen Feng walked to the nearest corpse, slowly squatted down, and began to examine it carefully.

The fatal wound was in the very center of the chest cavity.

Several ribs were cleanly and precisely severed by some unimaginable sharp weapon, leaving a disturbing, gaping hole in his chest.

The heart inside has completely disappeared.

His fingertips lightly touched the edge of the wound, picking up a bit of viscous, purple liquid that shimmered eerily in the moonlight.

Bring the glove close to your nose.

A strange smell, a mixture of fishy, ​​sweet, sour, and rotten odors, forcefully entered his nostrils.

"It's Venom!"