[Dying in a difficult match in the B-tier waiting area is considered a true death; you will not return to the waiting area, and everything you own will be taken back by the system.]

[Additionally, each time you clear a B-rank hard mode match, based on your performance evaluation after clearing it, you have a chance to obtain one "Transformation Effect".]

[Transformation Effect]: Utilize the power of the mechanism to transform any mechanism strength (including followers) you have acquired into strength that belongs entirely to you; gain exclusive strength equivalent to what you have learned and comprehended, which can no longer be taken away or reclaimed by the mechanism; the higher the level of the strength, the lower the probability of successful transformation. Each failed transformation will accumulate a certain amount of transformation progress. When the transformation progress reaches 100%, the next transformation will definitely be successful.

"Transformation?!"

Su Lin's expression froze for a moment, and he narrowed his eyes slightly.

He carefully scanned the message in front of him to make sure he hadn't misread it or misunderstood it.

Su Lin slowly looked at Xiao Linlin, their eyes meeting as they had just finished reading the information: "It has always known what I'm doing?"

"That's for sure, but the new mechanism couldn't have come about because of my brother."

Xiao Linlin shook her head in denial; she knew what Su Lin meant.

The new "Transformation" mechanism is directly related to self-learning ability, and even the self-learning ability provided by the mechanism itself.

Unlike the parts that can be directly grasped in the past, this requires a process of transformation. Although no one knows the operating logic and process involved, it is likely that it will take time and cannot be 100% successful.

Even so, it is enough to prove that the mechanism knew about the existence of the "self-learning" path from the beginning and had already included it in the optional paths provided by the mechanism.

It had long understood that survivors who had experienced two promotion matches would realize the importance of [self-learning ability], and that, given human nature, they would desperately try to find a way to break free from the control of the system.

It did not hinder them; in fact, it offered a faster way, using this as an incentive to motivate the survivors to fight even harder.

"This only proves that the older brother took the right path and started earlier."

Xiao Linlin spoke softly, "I know your concerns, brother, but there is no evidence to suggest that every direction the mechanism takes is wrong. It has simply opened this door."

"Allowing and helping survivors to take this path does not mean that people can easily master it. Just like children who have studied hard since childhood, not everyone can become a chosen one."

"It has been remotely controlling the whole situation. The emergence of this new mechanism is probably enough to deepen our speculation that the mechanism is [our] secret. Now we are about 60% sure."

"Of course, it's also possible that it wants to extract more natural individuals from the [Gu worms] in exchange for higher profits... After all, the difference between self-learning ability and mechanism ability is too much like the difference between natural growth and being pampered with pesticides."

Xiao Linlin paused, then suddenly smiled with narrowed eyes: "Of course, we don't need to care too much about these things right now. These concerns are too early."

"Even if the self-study option is opened up, survivors will still need to obtain it with probability in difficult matches. I think most survivors will not have the courage or confidence to try to obtain it when they first enter B site."

"From the perspective of most survivors, their need for [self-learning ability] is mostly for promotion matches; it's not worth sacrificing a more convenient mechanism to improve their ability just to ensure the next promotion."

"Survivors don't need to participate in difficult matches either; they can choose to avoid them."

Xiao Linlin's analysis was still spot on, but Jia Zhengyi couldn't help but whisper and interject, "Linlin, we all know you're very smart, but I still want to say a few words about this."

"How can you call this 'too early'? Yes, it is quite early for others, and they may not have the guts to do it, but don't you know what kind of person the boss is?"

"The boss is not afraid of death at all. He will definitely participate in difficult matches. He progresses much faster than others."

"For others, the path of self-learning is just beginning; but for bosses, it's not too early to start."

Jia Zhengyi's expression was unusually serious as he said in a deep voice, "I'm not that smart, but I've seen the promotion battle you and the boss went through in the logistics area, I know what you went through, and I've heard your analysis."

"You clearly analyzed the difficulties ahead, yet now you want the boss to relax and think there's still plenty of time... Isn't that a bit contradictory?"

Even Jia Zhengyi noticed it, and he was so nervous that he dared not be negligent. Why was Xiao Linlin different?

The attendants all turned their gaze to Xiao Linlin, waiting for an explanation.

Xiao Linlin, however, put her hands behind her back and said with a smile, "Of course it's still early... In your opinion, if the mechanism really is a [slave owner], then as the older brother who is at the forefront of everyone, he will definitely encounter danger even earlier."

"When the time comes, if the brother is all alone and there are no other survivors by his side, or if the other survivors are not strong enough to help him, then the future will be dangerous."

"In my view, this is only a dangerous future with a certain probability, not a future that is already certain."

"Even if we take a step back and assume that the mechanism is indeed a 'slave owner,' from the perspective of a 'slave owner,' if I only have one sufficiently excellent product, I will at most show it off and will not sell it easily. After all, even if it is used as a store's prized possession and put up for sale, it is much better than selling it."

"If we really want to maximize value, the older brother deserves more protection through mechanisms, and he will be safer in the future."

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