Starting Reward – A Three Thousand Assassin Network - Chapter 48

Chapter 48 – System Upgrade

At this moment, a mechanical voice from the system resonated in Ye Chen’s mind.

[Ding! Detected a change in the host’s mentality. In order to better assist the host and improve the quality of life, the system will upgrade in ten minutes.]

This sudden announcement shook Ye Chen’s heart, leaving him puzzled.

“System, after the upgrade, will you become stronger? Will the rewards be better?”

[In response to the host, the current version of the system is 1.0. After the upgrade, it will become 2.0, and all items will be upgraded by one level!]

“Oh my, this is great! It seems like you want me to walk even further on the invincible path! If version 1.0 items make me invincible, won’t version 2.0 items directly transcend the martial realm?”

While Ye Chen was immersed in his imagination, the system’s voice rang out again.

[Ding! Host, please note that the system will upgrade in three minutes, and this upgrade is expected to take 12 hours.]

[180, 179, 178… 99… 10… 3, 2, 1.]

[The system is starting the upgrade. During the upgrade, the system will undergo maintenance, and all functions will be unavailable.]

Listening to the voice in his mind, Ye Chen focused his thoughts on the system inventory, attempting to see if he could take out the items inside. However, it was evident that he failed; he could only observe but not use them.

“Well then, let’s go to sleep! After all, it’s been a tiring day!” Ye Chen turned and headed towards his bedroom.

…

Meanwhile, at the Ye Residence.

Ye Dingtian returned home, and as expected, Ye Xiaoyun and Ye Qingfeng, the two brothers, had also returned.

Tonight, the Ye family was exceptionally lively. Except for Ye Chen, the whole family gathered in the dining hall. A large round table was filled with delicious food, and they were all waiting for Ye Patriarch.

At this moment, Ye Dingtian’s voice came from outside the room.

“Haha, Xiaoyun, Qingfeng, you two are back!”

Ye Xiaoyun and Ye Qingfeng hurriedly went outside to see Ye Dingtian approaching with a vigorous demeanor. They immediately bowed respectfully, “Grandson pays respects to Grandpa.”

Ye Dingtian laughed heartily and waved his hand, “Haha, not bad! Our Ye family doesn’t have so many formalities. You don’t need to be so polite in the future!”

“Yes!” the two brothers responded.

At this time, Ye Wudao also came out, “Dad, did you go to Chen’er’s place?”

“Yes, I just came back from there!” Ye Dingtian replied.

“Why didn’t Chen’er come back with you? Didn’t you tell him that Xiaoyun and Qingfeng had returned? Today, our Ye family finally reunited, how can it be without him? I’ll go call him back!” Saying this, Ye Wudao was about to head to Luo Shen Residence.

“Hold on!” Ye Dingtian immediately spoke sternly.

Ye Wudao stopped in his tracks, turned around, and looked at his father in confusion.

“What are you doing? Did you go to see Chen’er? Don’t disturb while he’s busy with his own affairs!” Ye Dingtian’s gaze swept over everyone and continued, “From now on, without my permission, no one is allowed to go to Luo Shen Residence, including you! Understand?”

This statement puzzled Ye Wudao even more.

“Why …”

Ye Xiaoyun, Ye Qingfeng, and Ye Xue, the three siblings, exchanged glances, all frowning, not understanding the reason behind their grandfather’s actions.

At this moment, the atmosphere became somewhat tense.

Then, Lin Wan’er slowly walked to Ye Wudao’s side and pulled his sleeve, saying, “Wudao, there must be a reason for Father’s actions. Don’t cause trouble. Besides, Chen’er has thought carefully about moving out of the Ye family. Without the constraints of the Ye family, he can fully demonstrate his ideals. Can’t we support him within the Ye family?”

Ye Wudao furrowed his brows and said, “Isn’t it the same in the Ye family? Can there be any danger here?”

“Humph! You’re really foolish, incredibly foolish!” Ye Dingtian immediately snorted, scolding Ye Wudao, “Even Wan’er can understand this, and you still don’t get it. In these years, your brain has really been eaten by pigs.”

“The things inside Xiao Xue’s Chamber of Commerce all come from Chen’er. Even such trivial things can make her incredibly wealthy. Countless people are secretly eyeing these treasures. Not to mention more crucial things, once leaked, the entire Ye family will face what? Now, let me tell you, it won’t just be the imperial family; the whole world will set their sights on the Ye family. At that time, everyone will be an enemy, and the meaning of these words should be clear to you!”

Ye Dingtian pointed at Ye Wudao and scolded him. Then, he snorted again, turned around, and walked into the dining hall.

“Why aren’t you eating? Is the food not to your liking? I think it’s quite good!” Ye Dingtian looked at the four people and said.

“Father, is Chen’er in danger?” At this moment, Lin Wan’er asked Ye Dingtian with a worried expression.

“Danger? What danger can he have? He’s living a carefree life. Haha!” Ye Dingtian chuckled.

This statement slightly eased Lin Wan’er’s worries, but she still wore a somewhat distressed expression.

“Wan’er, just relax. Chen’er’s intelligence, can’t you, as his mother, see it? Can he do anything dangerous?” Ye Dingtian earnestly advised.

Lin Wan’er pondered for a moment and nodded, “Indeed, Chen’er’s intelligence, I have seen it all along. But I still worry. After all, he is still young, and who knows the dangers in people’s hearts.”

“He doesn’t know the dangers in people’s hearts? That kid is quite cunning! In this world, who can make him suffer? Zhao Family’s kid’s matter, you should have heard it from Little Xue, right? Even such a clever kid suffered a big loss in Chen’er’s hands and didn’t dare to retaliate.”

Seeing that Lin Wan’er still had a worried expression, Ye Dingtian sighed and revealed a bit of information.

“Let me tell you, in Luo Shen Residence, Chen’er is safer than in the Ye family. Shouldn’t you be reassured now?”

“Chen’er is not as simple as we think. Even without the help of the Ye family, he can overcome difficulties! Compared to that pig outside, Chen’er is at least ten times stronger. No, how can that pig be compared to Chen’er?”

“Even that pig can live for forty or fifty years, let alone Chen’er!”

Once again, Ye Wudao, who was contemplating life outside, became the target.

“Ah, this …”

Ye Xiaoyun, Ye Qingfeng, and Ye Xue, the three siblings, exchanged glances, unable to suppress their laughter.

“Mother, should you believe in Brother Chen? He’s so clever; he’ll be fine! Moreover, he has Little Yan protecting him.” Ye Xue also spoke up at this moment.

The brothers Ye Xiaoyun and Ye Qingfeng nodded, “Little Xue is right, Mother, you should believe in Chen brother. Since he moved out of the Ye family, he must have means to protect himself.”

After the persuasion of the grandfather and grandchildren, Lin Wan’er’s worries diminished somewhat.