168: Chapter 168 System Upgrade

One hour later.

Ling Feng finished his conversation with Ling Wang and Ling Lie.

Not long after they left, Ling Feng suddenly realized that he hadn't paid attention to the development of the Family’s Shadow Guard for a long time.

He wondered to what extent the Family’s Shadow Guard had grown, after being cultivated at great cost during this period.

Thinking of this, Ling Feng was about to instruct Ling Di, who was standing beside him.

However, at this moment, the continuous System notifications forced Ling Feng to swallow the words that were already at the tip of his tongue.

“Ding, the Host’s Family has gained five new Emperor-Level Alchemists, greatly increasing the Family’s foundation. Reward: 25 million Family Luck Points!”

...“Ding, the Host’s Family has gained five new Emperor-Level Formation Masters, greatly increasing the Family’s foundation. Reward: 25 million Family Luck Points!”

...“Ding, the Host’s Family has gained five new Emperor-Level Artifact Refiners, greatly increasing the Family’s foundation. Reward: 25 million Family Luck Points!”

...“Ding, the Host’s Family has gained five new Emperor-Level Alchemists, greatly increasing the Family’s foundation. Reward: 25 million Family Luck Points!”

...“Ding, the Host’s Family has gained ten new Emperor-Level Family-exclusive Mentors, greatly increasing the Family’s foundation. Reward: 50 million Family Luck Points!”

...“Ding, the Family’s internal architecture has been basically perfected and has begun to take on the scale of an aristocratic Family. Special reward: 100 million Family Luck Points!”

...“Ding, after System detection, the Family’s development has initially met the conditions for System upgrade. The System will automatically upgrade. This upgrade will take seven days. During the upgrade period, all System functions will be suspended except for the System backpack, which can be used normally.”

After a long while, Ling Feng finally recovered from the System's string of notifications.

He then called out to the System in his mind.

After calling out for a long time, Ling Feng did not receive any response from the System, so he gave up and then couldn't help but inwardly complain.

“This System really has a personality. It upgrades whenever it wants, without even giving me any reaction time.”

Seeing this, Ling Feng no longer dwelled on it. After all, it was only seven days, which would pass in the blink of an eye.

Then, Ling Feng quickly calculated the rewards mentioned in the System notifications again, and murmured in shock.

“This snowball is rolling more and more terrifyingly!”

“Just by placing a small number of people in the Family, I’ve already gained 250 million Family Luck Points. Now, most of the Luck Points I used before are almost back.”

“What if all the summoned characters were placed in the Family? Then wouldn’t it be…”

However, this was impossible. Placing all of them in the Family would not only fail to accelerate the Family’s development but would further restrict it.

After pondering for a moment, Ling Feng no longer dwelled on it. After casting it aside, he immediately looked at Ling Di and instructed.

“Ling Di, accompany me on a trip.”

After speaking, before Ling Di could respond, he flashed and sped towards the most secluded and hidden small mountain peak within the Ling Family Residence—Hidden Peak.

Seeing this, Ling Di was already accustomed to it. Without further ado, he immediately circulated the spiritual Qi within his body, leaped into the air, and chased after Ling Feng in the direction he had gone.

In an instant, only two afterimages remained in the sky above the courtyard… Ling Family Residence.

Hidden Peak.

“Swish, swish…”

A moment later, the figures of Ling Feng and Ling Di appeared at the entrance of Hidden Peak.

It wasn’t that Ling Feng and the others couldn't enter Hidden Peak directly, but after this mountain peak was designated as the Family’s Shadow Guard’s residence, the Sky Formation Hall was instructed to modify it and set up numerous grand Formations.

Finally, Ling Feng, with the help of the System, personally arranged the most specialclan level (Zong-level) Concealment Grand Formation—the Annihilation Concealment Formation.

To outsiders, if they didn't know the inside story, this place would appear to be just an ordinary small mountain peak.

Hence, this was also the origin of the name Hidden Peak.

“Swish, swish… swish…”

“Swish, swish…”

“Who dares to trespass on Hidden Peak?”

Just as Ling Feng and Ling Di appeared at the entrance of Hidden Peak, a sharp shout came from not far away, and the sound of something breaking through the air directly rang out.

Immediately after, a middle-aged man dressed in black tight-fitting clothes, with a black cloak tied to his back, holding a sharp blade, and with his face half-covered, appeared before them.

At the same time, Ling Feng and Ling Di could clearly feel more than a dozen unfamiliar auras around them watching them. If they made any slight movement, these Shadow Guards hidden in the dark would likely attack them immediately.

Seeing this, Ling Feng looked at the Shadow Guard who appeared before him, then flipped his hand, and a green token appeared in his palm.

On the front of the token was carved a large character “Ling,” while the back was carved with various complex patterns that only Shadow Guard members could identify, containing hidden information.

“Whoosh…”

Ling Feng tossed the token, and it flew out of his hand, speeding towards the Shadow Guard in front of him.

Looking at the token speeding towards him, the Shadow Guard casually reached out and took it, examining it carefully.

Seeing this, Ling Feng did not show any dissatisfaction, because a rule had been set from the very beginning of the Shadow Guard’s establishment: Shadow Guard members only recognized the token, not the person.

Previously, there weren’t many people in the entire Shadow Guard, so this rule seemed insignificant, but with the development during this period, this rule was re-emphasized.

“Subordinate An Erqi, greets the Family Head.”

Soon, the Shadow Guard, who had verified the token in his hand, stepped forward and respectfully cupped his fists towards Ling Feng.

At the same time, the auras hidden around them, watching them, also dissipated.

“Dispense with the formalities.”

“Thank you, Family Head!”

After receiving Ling Feng’s permission, An Erqi respectfully thanked him, then stood up straight, took a few steps forward, and respectfully handed the token back to Ling Feng with both hands.

Seeing this, Ling Feng casually took the token and immediately ordered.

“Take me to see Ling Ying!”

“Yes, Family Head.”

Upon hearing this, An Erqi immediately agreed, then turned around and led the way alone.

Ling Feng and Ling Di immediately followed quickly…