Chapter 004, Option X

To be honest, the wine is not that great, but it has a bit of a kick. After just a few sips, I started to feel a bit dizzy, and I couldn't be bothered to run to the bed. The fire here is blazing and very warm. In a daze, I drifted off to sleep.

Analysis results indicate that the tertiary organism possesses no value for modification. It received a score of 38 points. Based on the first evaluation criterion, it is recommended to discard it

System warning, this is an incorrect choice, this is an incorrect choice...

Let us put it this way, there isn't even a sheriff in the town; after all, there are only a few households, and each family has guns, taking responsibility for themselves. The mayor is also rotated among them.

He was indeed cautious, yet he still underestimated the pressure his weight exerted on the edge of the pit. Before he could take a closer look, the soil at the edge collapsed, and he slid headfirst into the pit.

My parents at home are quite worried, and I can only selectively share information with them. At the very least, I cannot tell them about the current living environment; I have to inform them that life here is excellent. It is not about putting on a brave face, but rather to spare them from worry

System error, system error, system error

Initiate alternative plan X, this plan is a preparatory scheme, with unknown effects and impacts

Level 3 organisms, binding cultivation is not recommended, continue searching for organisms within controllable range

System activation, detecting life form type

Sitting in the creaking armchair, covering himself with a blanket to feel more comfortable, Liu Heming began to reflect on his concerns

If Liu Heming were to wake up and hear this incessant ringing, he would surely be extremely frustrated, as if he were dissatisfied with being chosen.

Analysis and integration completed

This town, in fact, used to be quite prosperous and had a pleasant name, "Xiangshui Town." At that time, the area of this town was rich in rivers and lush pastures, making it a natural grazing ground for those who enjoyed ranching.

Initiating the second contingency plan

This town has fallen from its former status as a prosperous small town to its current state in just a few years. The entire town, when counted, has fewer than 15 households, including my own, which just arrived today.

And now he has just begun to truly worry, worrying about his future livelihood. Going out to find a job is unrealistic. If he wants to live well in the future, to support himself, and to buy small gifts for his daughter, he can only focus his thoughts on the ranch.

However, he knows nothing at present, and it is likely that this is quite a happy state for him

This dilapidated ranch is merely a microcosm of the entire town, which is in a similar state. However, there are some advantages; all procedures are handled swiftly. This includes the issue of obtaining a driver's license. After observing him drive around, the mayor assured him that he could go home and wait, promising that the license would be processed without delay

Those who are able to leave have all departed; what remains are either those who find it hard to part from their homeland or the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled. Here, at least, we can manage to survive.

System error, the X alternative lacks specific execution standards. It is merely a segment of error code, it is recommended to clear ''

Modification failed, the level 3 organism is not suitable for modification

I currently have over 2,000 US dollars in hand, and in a couple of days, my family will be able to transfer nearly 30,000 US dollars. This is the entirety of my family's assets. For the sake of baby Alex, my family is doing everything possible.

He did not know how long he had slept, but he felt as if the world had turned upside down. When he opened his eyes, he saw dust falling from the ceiling, and he was lying on the ground. The armchair, which had already surpassed its retirement age yet remained steadfast in its position, had also reached the end of its life.

Stop the second alternative plan, analyze the target organism

Upon reaching the edge of the pit, he remained quite cautious. Instead of standing directly at the edge, he lay down on the ground and crawled slowly to the edge to look down.

Liu Heming shook his head, feeling that something was amiss. At that moment, he caught a whiff of a burnt smell wafting in from the window that had once again shattered.

Failed to clear, restarting alternative plan X. Fusion begins ... ...

He picked up the bottle of wine beside him and took a sip. The taste was somewhat strange, and he could not yet appreciate the flavor of this foreign liquor. However, there was nothing much to criticize; it was not a good wine to begin with, merely intended to help him get a good night's sleep on his first night here

In the past, I did some farming work at home, but that was long ago, and it remains a memory from my childhood. Now, the situation here is so dire that he truly does not know how to proceed

The reason it is called Xiangshui Town is that there is a small river running through the ranch, and when the water flows, it makes a loud sound, which is how it got its name

He picked up a piece of firewood and had to see what was happening. When he cautiously stepped outside, he was taken aback by the sight of an enormous pit.

The climate here is somewhat more humid than that of Liu Heming's hometown in the Northeast, but after nightfall, there is a somewhat chilly feeling. Fortunately, although this house has been abandoned for a long time, there is plenty of dry firewood inside the house

While lighting the fireplace, he encountered a rather distressing situation; a not very large bat, disoriented by the smoke, flew out in a staggering manner, startling him greatly

The search has concluded with no more suitable alternative targets

It was nine years ago when several small meteorites fell consecutively, which were collected by everyone and sold for money. This was not a big deal, but after the turn of the year, there was a continuous drought. Livestock died one after another, the pasture withered piece by piece, and that small river began to slim down, becoming narrower and narrower

If it were not for Jack proving that the mayor is not a fraud, he would have thought he encountered someone involved in forgery

Initiate the second phase, transformation

The pit is indeed a bit deep, but it is slanted, and the bottom is dark and unclear. One cannot tell whether there are legendary meteorites down there waiting to be sold for money.

His heart raced to his throat, his arms and legs flailed about chaotically, yet he could not overcome the pull of Earth's gravity. He felt a sharp pain in his head, as if he had bumped into something, and then he fainted.

It is said that this has attracted the attention of the Ministry of Agriculture, and many people came to investigate whether there were any abnormal events. However, after a long investigation, there were no results; the livestock continued to die, and the pasture continued to wither.

... ...

However, the good times did not last long, as a series of strange events began to unfold here

After taking a stroll around the nearby town with Jack, also known as Liu Yi, this afternoon, it is now completely certain that we have indeed fallen into a small trap

About fifty meters away from his house, there was a large pit from which wisps of smoke were continuously rising. He was quite bold and decided to take a look, regardless of what might be inside. After all, what if it were another meteorite? He could sell it for some money to spend