I handed over the game to the gaming industry, and the government gave me a hacked version.

Chapter 48 You call this "running a dungeon"?

Li Guoan's laughter wasn't loud, but it was like a pebble thrown into a lake, instantly shattering the frozen air in the meeting room.

All the experts looked up at him with a mixture of incomprehension, astonishment, and a last glimmer of hope.

A mission for ten people, a challenge for one.

This is a dead end written in the system rules.

"Chief, what do you mean?"

Tactical team leader Zhang Yunhai frowned, unable to think of any way to break the deadlock.

Li Guoan's gaze swept over everyone present.

From the tense-looking soldier to the pale-faced scientific research expert, the gaze finally settled steadily on Chen You.

"Xiao Chen, tell them what's behind you?"

Chen You was taken aback by this sudden question.

But then he realized what he was doing, straightened his back, looked at everyone, and said, word by word, "It's the whole of China."

This somewhat cheesy line carries an undeniable weight at this moment.

Li Guoan nodded in satisfaction and tapped his finger on the table.

"Did you all hear that? Who said there's only one of us?"

His voice suddenly rose, carrying an inspiring power.

"The 'Source Realm' system says this quest recommends a team of ten. Did it specify that all ten people must be players?"

Did it say that these ten people couldn't include the world's top tactical analysts, data modelers, and social behaviorists?

Li Guoan stood up, placed his hands on the table, leaned forward, and stared intently.

"Chen You is our sole executor in the 'Origin Realm,' our fist!"

"But he's not fighting alone!"

"Sun Feng's data team is his eyes; they can see through all the data and plan the optimal path for him!"

"Zhang Yunhai's tactical team is his brain; they can devise comprehensive plans for him and mitigate all risks!"

"Experts like Qian Zhonghua and Zhang Ping provide him with logistical support, ensuring that everything he brings back is transformed into real-world strength!"

"And me, and the entire country!" Li Guoan said, each word distinct and resounding.

"It's his wallet! His wallet with unlimited credit!"

"A player with a group of the most elite people in a civilization standing behind him—tell me, does that count as a 'team'?!"

The meeting room was deathly silent.

Immediately following was the sound of heavy breathing.

Behind the glasses of Sun Feng, the data team leader, gleamed a fanatical light.

Sociologist Pan Yu's lips curled up slightly involuntarily.

Even Zhang Yunhai, the most meticulous and serious man, seemed to relax his tense lips slightly.

Yes!

Your thinking has reached a dead end!

Who says a team has to be ten players fighting side by side?

Is a soldier fighting on the front lines, supported by the command, intelligence, and logistics systems of an entire modern army, a single person?

He is the spearhead of the entire war machine!

"I understand..." Sun Feng murmured.

"The system only specifies the task format, but doesn't restrict how we complete it."

"Our advantage has never been in the game characters, but in the entire nation outside the game!"

"Moreover, we can spend real money on in-game purchases," Pan Yu added softly, her eyes sparkling with interest.

Use the wisdom of a nation to conquer a game mission.

This is itself a dimensional reduction attack of the highest dimension!

The dark cloud hanging over everyone's heads was completely shattered by Li Guoan's words, and the atmosphere in the conference room instantly shifted from oppressive to exhilarating.

"Therefore, there's no need to rush the task of 'The Cornerstone of Civilization' for now." Li Guoan sat back in his chair, regaining his composure.

"This requires us to make more thorough preparations."

He looked at Chen You: "I will personally report the selection of the guild territory to the highest level and select the most suitable location nationwide."

"In addition, I will also select the top domestic architecture and engineering experts to join the project team to pre-plan the construction of the 'Guild Projection Territory'."

"Yes, Director." Chen You nodded.

"Now, your task is that instance—[Wailing Valley]."

Li Guoan's gaze shifted to Zhang Yunhai.

Zhang Yunhai immediately stood up straight and pulled up the data: "Reporting to the Director."

"According to the intelligence brought back by Comrade Chen You, [Wailing Valley] is a level 10 accessible dungeon, and the monsters inside are mainly vengeful spirits."

"Given that we know nothing about the number, distribution, skills, or whether there is a boss in the dungeon, I suggest that Chen You focus on reconnaissance on his first entry."

"After obtaining sufficient intelligence, our tactics team will conduct tactical simulations and risk assessments overnight to formulate the safest strategy before proceeding with the formal attack."

This procedure is the standard procedure for special forces to carry out high-risk missions, and it is extremely safe.

However, Chen You gently shook his head.

"Team Leader Zhang, experts, the situation might be a little different."

He tapped his finger lightly on the tablet in front of him, quickly updating the game data for the data group.

[Character: Chen You]

[Occupation: Immortal Cultivator]

[Level: 10 (Qi Refining Level 2)]

[Title: Pioneer of Immortal Cultivation]

【HP: 2005】

[Spiritual Power: 830]

Attack: 574

[Defense: 255]

……

When they saw "Qi Refining Level 2" and the attribute that had increased dramatically, everyone gasped.

The number "574" in the attack power column, in particular, caused Sun Feng's data team to let out a low gasp.

"My God... these attributes are more than twice as high as the level 10 standard template in our model!"

"Is this the boost after breaking through to a Heaven-Rank cultivation technique? It's terrifying!"

Feeling the shocked gazes of the crowd, Chen You felt a sense of pride, but still calmly explained:

"Not only did I break through my cultivation level, but I also obtained a complete set of rare-grade equipment from the 'Ascension Assistance Gift Pack'."

"Furthermore, my core attack skill, [Surprising Beauty], has a base damage of 200% of my attack power."

He paused for a moment, then stated his assessment: "So, I feel that I might... be able to solo this dungeon."

"No!"

Zhang Yunhai blurted it out almost without hesitation, his tone resolute.

"Comrade Chen You, I understand your improvement in strength. However, dungeons are unknown environments, and anything can happen."

"Your safety is our top priority; we cannot take any risks!"

He looked at Chen You seriously, "I still stand by my advice: reconnoiter first, then devise a strategy."

"Even if it takes a few more days, we must ensure that nothing goes wrong."

Chen You felt somewhat helpless.

He knew Zhang Yunhai meant well, but he also knew that every minute and second of the 30-day newbie protection period was incredibly precious.

Moreover, he really wanted to test the limits of his current strength.

The atmosphere in the meeting room became somewhat quiet again because of this small disagreement.

On one side is a confident ace, and on the other is a steady and reliable advisor.

Just then, Li Guoan, who had been silent until now, spoke up again.

He first nodded in agreement to Zhang Yunhai: "Comrade Yunhai is right, safety is always the top priority."

"Xiao Chen, you must remember, your life is more important than the entire project."

Chen You felt a warmth in his heart and nodded, saying, "Yes, Director."

Li Guoan changed the subject, his brows furrowing slightly as if he had remembered something, and his gaze swept around the conference room.

"However... there's something I don't understand."

Have we fallen into another cognitive trap?

He looked at Chen You, then at Zhang Yunhai.

"One of you is thinking about soloing, while the other is thinking about reconnaissance and making contingency plans."

Why?

"What kind of monster lives in Howling Valley?"

Sun Feng immediately replied, "Reporting to the director, it's a vengeful spirit-type monster."

Li Guoan slammed his hand on the table.

"That's right! It's a vengeful spirit! I remember clearly, there was an item in the shop that was specifically designed to counter these kinds of monsters, right?"

Everyone in the conference room was stunned.

Something flashed through Chen You's mind in an instant.

[Exorcism Talisman]

Back then, because I was saving this thing and didn't use it, I was surrounded and beaten by eight ghost wolves, and afterwards I was severely criticized by Li Guoan.

Seeing the expressions of sudden realization on everyone's faces, Li Guoan's lips curled into a cold smile, conveying a sense of "you bunch of high-IQ idiots".

"Since we have special attack weapons, why not use them?"

"Why send our aces on risky reconnaissance missions? Why make the tactics team stay up all night working on plans?"

He stood up, his voice not loud, but it made everyone's eardrums buzz.

"My request is very simple."

"Go in, and then, use exorcism talismans to flatten this entire valley!"

"Whether it's one vengeful spirit or a hundred, it doesn't matter if there's a boss or not."

"If one talisman doesn't work, use ten! If ten don't work, use a hundred! A thousand!"

Li Guoan turned around and stared intently at Chen You.

"I don't want the process, I don't want extreme maneuvers, I don't want tactical maneuvers!"

"I only want one result—to beat it in the fastest, safest, and most overwhelming way!"

Money is not a problem.

His last words were spoken casually, yet they carried an undeniable air of dominance.

The entire conference room was completely silent.

All the experts, including Zhang Yunhai, stared at Li Guoan in disbelief.

A picture instantly flashed through their minds:

Chen You walked into the eerie and terrifying Wailing Valley, facing the swarming army of vengeful spirits.

Unperturbed, she pulled out hundreds upon hundreds of shimmering golden talismans from her backpack and tossed them out like a celestial maiden scattering flowers…

Then, boom! boom! boom!

The whole world is peaceful now.

This... this is supposed to be a strategy guide?

This is practically like using a strategic bomber to bomb a newbie village!