My Crazy Upgrade System

A figure stepped forward, drawing everyone’s gaze. His tone wasn’t severe, but his words were incredibly domineering.

Many people turned to look. Xu Zhi and his group shot a furious glare in that direction, wanting to see just who was being so audacious!

When Qin Long and the others looked over, they froze. They couldn’t believe their eyes. After blinking hard a few times, a look of utter shock appeared on their faces.

"Pri-Prince Yi!?"

Seeing Yi Tianyun step forward, they all cried out in shock. No one was ignorant of Yi Tianyun’s identity; who didn’t know that he was the one who had repelled the Netherworld Empire? If not for him, the entire Celestial Dragon Empire would have fallen. The so-called contributions of the Fu Family were nothing but a pile of shit in his presence.

When Xu Fei saw Yi Tianyun, he was stunned for a moment, then quickly lowered his head, not daring to look at him. He didn’t immediately ask for help.

Yi Tianyun walked over step by step, and the people in front of him parted to make way. He went straight to Xu Fei’s side, patted his shoulder, and said, "You’re in trouble. Why didn’t you say anything?"

"Yi..." Xu Fei said, his head still lowered, not daring to look at him. "The gap between us is too great. I originally thought I could be of help to you, but later I realized I’m not worthy."

"There’s no such thing as ’worthy’ or not. If I say you’re capable, then you are," Yi Tianyun said with a smile. "If you think you’re no good, then you really will be no good. If you don’t even have a little confidence, how can you ever hope to succeed?"

"Can I really help you, Yi?" Xu Fei lifted his head, his eyes filled with a pleasant surprise.

"Of course. Why else would I have given you that opportunity?" Yi Tianyun smiled. "I came this time to bring you with me. I didn’t expect something like this to be happening. Sometimes, you really do feel powerless—the powerlessness of having no strength, the powerlessness of having no background."

"Yes..." Xu Fei sighed deeply. It had been a massive blow to him.

"That’s why you have to redouble your efforts in cultivation and constantly make yourself stronger. Only then can things change." Yi Tianyun patted his shoulder again and smiled. "Sometimes, connections are indeed crucial. Patriarch Qin wasn’t wrong about that. But now you have connections, so what’s there to be afraid of?"

Their conversation left everyone stunned. ’Xu Fei actually knows Prince Yi? And their relationship seems pretty good? He has Prince Yi’s favor?’

Yi Tianyun glanced up at Qin Long and said coolly, "Didn’t you say Xu Fei has no background? I am his backer now. Is that enough?"

"En-enough..." Qin Long’s legs went weak, and he hurriedly half-knelt on the ground. "Greetings, Prince!"

"Gr-greetings, Prince!"

At this, everyone around them knelt in unison, trembling with fear and trepidation. The members of the Xu Family, in particular, felt their hearts plummet. ’To think that Xu Fei knows the Prince, and their relationship is so good!’

They all knew about Yi Tianyun’s deeds. He had single-handedly fought an entire Empire; everyone feared him. If he were to become even slightly angered, he could easily flatten a whole family.

"No need to kneel. All of you, rise." Yi Tianyun waved to Qin Xue and said with a faint smile, "Aren’t you going to come over?"

Qin Xue froze for a moment. She glanced at Xu Fei beside him, bit her lip, and quickly scurried over, throwing herself into Xu Fei’s arms. Qin Long didn’t dare to stop her. This was the difference in status. This was what it meant to have a backer!

Xu Fei now understood profoundly. This was the disparity in power. His resolve to grow stronger solidified; without strength, one had no right to speak.

"After I return, I will speak to the Great Emperor about your situation and ensure that the Qin Family is looked after," Yi Tianyun said calmly. "You were just worried that by remaining neutral, you had offended the Great Emperor, and you’re not wrong about that. You wanted to marry into the Fu Family to appease the Great Emperor and prevent him from purging you. That was a decent idea, but in reality, even if you did marry into the Fu Family, are you sure they truly have the power to accomplish that?"

"This..." Qin Long’s face was full of embarrassment. Yi Tianyun had hit the nail on the head.

This was precisely what Qin Long had left unsaid. The Treasure was indeed good, but they had committed a major taboo. To continue existing here, they had to clear their name. Remaining neutral seemed like a good idea, but it ended up offending both sides, which was even worse. Thus, they had wanted to use the Fu Family to plead their case, but it was obviously meaningless. Ren Long wouldn’t have bought it at all.

The Fu Family had earned merits this time, but it was only a small fraction of the whole. The one who truly performed the meritorious service was Yi Tianyun, not the Fu Family!

"I will speak with the Great Emperor, so you can rest assured. From now on, as long as the Qin Family does not rebel or cause trouble, you will be able to remain safely in the Celestial Dragon Empire," Yi Tianyun said coolly. "Now, may I take these people with me?"

"Y-yes, you can! Absolutely!" After hearing the result he wanted, Qin Long was all smiles. He would send his daughter off in a heartbeat.

The key was that she was marrying Xu Fei, and Xu Fei was clearly going to follow Yi Tianyun. How could the Qin Family not be bursting with joy?

"You two, come with me. There’s no need to stay here," Yi Tianyun said to Xu Fei and Qin Xue.

"Yes, Yi!" Xu Fei’s gaze was scorching as he watched Yi Tianyun’s back. His eyes were firm, as if he had just made a momentous decision.

Just as they were preparing to leave, Xu Zhi hurriedly shouted, "Xu Fei... I... The Xu Family’s doors will always be open for you! We will await your return!"

"There’s no need. I will never go back!" Xu Fei tossed the words out coldly. Even to his own father, he showed not a shred of respect.

Xu Zhi’s expression was ghastly. He was regretting it so much he could have kicked himself. Who could have possibly predicted this situation? His most worthless son actually knew the Prince? The more he thought about it, the more furious he became, until he was so frustrated he felt like he could vomit blood.

"Are you sure you’re not going back?" Yi Tianyun asked.

"I’m not going back. Ever since he was responsible for my mother’s death, I’ve hated his guts," Xu Fei said coldly. "I’d rather disown him as my father!"

’So there’s more to the story...’ Yi Tianyun shook his head. For a Patriarch, having multiple wives and concubines was normal. But with too many wives and children, the inevitable result was unequal treatment.

After they had walked a short distance, Xu Fei suddenly knelt down. Qin Xue, beside him, immediately followed suit.

"Yi, from now on, I, Xu Fei, will follow you forever! No matter what you ask me to do, even if it’s something utterly immoral, I will do it! From this day forward, my life is yours!" Xu Fei declared, his voice resolute and powerful.

Qin Xue remained silent, but it was obvious that she would follow her man wherever he went. Whatever Xu Fei did, she would do.

"DING! Successfully recruited one absolutely loyal general, increasing Commander Value by one hundred points. As their cultivation level increases, you can continuously gain Experience from them without end. When they kill enemies, you will receive corresponding rewards, including Experience, Madness Value, and Sin Value."

The crisp notification sound stunned Yi Tianyun. ’There’s something like this, too? A loyal general... When his cultivation increases, I’ll get Experience? When he kills an enemy, I’ll get rewards like Experience Value? Isn’t that just like having a pet?’

’Then again, this is much more advanced than a pet. He has his own thoughts, while a pet needs to be controlled.’