My strength increases by one percent every day; I can destroy stars with my bare hands.

On this bright and sunny day, the crabapple blossoms were in full bloom.

Li Xuancang was at his residence with his family, playing with Dou Dou, when Yang Tiangang came to report.

"My lord, Lord Du has arrived in Ganquan County, along with his family."

Li Xuancang was slightly taken aback and put down Dou Dou in his arms.

"Follow me to the city gate immediately to greet them."

Li Xuancang was very surprised and did not know why Du Tianfeng had come, but he did not delay and immediately went to the city gate to greet him.

He owes his success to Du Tianfeng's guidance and support, and Li Xuancang will always remember this kindness.

When Li Xuancang appeared outside the city gate, it immediately alarmed a large number of people.

"It's Lord Li, Lord Li has arrived."

Witnessing Li Xuancang's heroic figure firsthand, the people around him were extremely excited, and more and more people gathered to watch.

"It seems Lord Li is waiting for someone. Who could it be that warrants Lord Li's personal welcome?"

A moment later, everyone realized that Li Xuancang was waiting for someone.

Everyone was incredibly curious, wanting to know what kind of important figure could make Li Xuancang personally come to wait for him.

Before long, an unremarkable-looking group slowly approached the city gate.

Du Tianfeng rode a fiery steed, his back straight as a pine tree, his tiger eyes gleaming brightly.

He was dressed in casual clothes, smiling broadly, with a small sedan chair with a blue curtain following behind him.

"Master Du."

Li Xuancang strode forward, cupped his hands in a deep bow, and said, "Why have you come? You didn't even tell me beforehand."

Li Xuancang still respected Du Tianfeng, and his respect did not change even though he was more powerful and held a higher position than Du Tianfeng.

Seeing that Li Xuancang was still the same as before, Du Tianfeng was overjoyed, dismounted, and laughed heartily.

"Now that you hold a high position and have broken through to the Profound Realm, I dare not waste your time."

Li Xuancang was both amused and exasperated.

"Lord Du is too kind. You will always be my commander."

Du Tianfeng patted him on the shoulder with a smile, his eyes full of satisfaction.

He looked Li Xuancang up and down, clicking his tongue in admiration.

"Good lad, it hasn't been that long, and you've already broken through to the Profound Realm. I find it hard to believe when I hear this news."

Du Tianfeng still finds it hard to believe.

It can be said that he watched Li Xuancang grow up step by step, but the speed of his growth was too incredible, he changed every day.

"Lord Du, please come in."

Li Xuancang led the way, guiding the Du family members to the mansion.

"A great place, more prosperous than some state capitals."

This was Du Tianfeng's first time visiting Ganquan County, and its prosperity was unmatched even by some prefectures.

The caravans that traveled all over the country brought many rare items, which broadened Du Tianfeng's horizons.

Upon arriving at the gate of the mansion, Du Tianfeng turned to the sedan chair and said softly, "Get down!"

The sedan curtain was lifted, and a young girl stepped out gracefully.

Li Xuancang's gaze fell on the girl, and he was slightly taken aback.

The girl was about seventeen or eighteen years old and had a tall figure.

She wore a pale yellow ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress), with a moon-white shawl over it. Her black hair was as black as clouds, and she only wore a simple jade hairpin.

Her eyebrows were like distant mountains shrouded in mist, her eyes like autumn waters rippling across the surface, her skin as white as snow, and her lips naturally red without any rouge.

Her beauty is not an aggressive, flamboyant kind, but a gentle and graceful beauty that exudes elegance.

It is like the misty rain of Jiangnan in March, or like the finest mutton fat jade, warm and understated.

She walked behind Du Tianfeng, lowered her eyes slightly, bowed to Li Xuancang, and spoke softly.

"I hope Garrison Commander Li is well."

Du Tianfeng introduced it to Li Xuancang with a smile.

"This is the eldest daughter of my family patriarch, named Ruomei."

Upon hearing this, Li Xuancang was completely bewildered and even more confused about Du Tianfeng's purpose in coming.

Li Xuancang returned the greeting to Du Ruomei with a cupped-hand salute: "Miss Du, there's no need for such formalities, please come in."

The group walked through the front yard, around the screen wall, and arrived at the main hall.

Li's parents had already received the news and were waiting in the hall with Li Xiu.

When the two elders learned that it was Du Tianfeng who had come, they dressed up specially and appeared very solemn.

In Anzhou, the Li family received a lot of help from Du Tianfeng, and the family was grateful and dared not be negligent in the slightest.

"Lord Du, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

The two elders stood up to greet them, their faces beaming with smiles.

Du Tianfeng bowed slightly, exchanged a few pleasantries, and the guests and hosts took their seats. The maids served fragrant tea.

Du Tianfeng called Du Ruomei to his side, and Du Ruomei gracefully bowed.

"Ruomei greets Master Li and Madam Li."

The movements were fluid and graceful, neither too much nor too little, just right.

Li's mother quickly reached out to help her up, took her hand and looked her up and down, her eyes shining brighter with each look.

Her ten fingers were slender and jade-like, and a jade bracelet adorned her wrist, exuding elegance in its simplicity.

Her features were exquisite, her expression serene, and a faint smile played on her lips. She possessed neither the arrogance of a noble lady nor the awkwardness of a girl from a humble family.

"Good child, get up, get up."

Li's mother held her hand tightly and turned to Li Xiu, saying...

"Xiuer, look at this girl, she's so beautiful, like she stepped out of a painting."

Li Xiu stepped forward and took Du Ruomei's other hand.

"Mother is right. In all my years, this is the first time I've ever seen such a beautiful girl."

"Miss Du, how old are you this year?"

Du Ruomei said softly, "Sister, I'm seventeen this year."

Upon seeing this, Li Xuancang immediately understood Du Tianfeng's purpose in coming—he was after him.

Seventeen, a good age.

Li's mother and Li Xiu liked it more and more as they looked at it.

The two looked at Li Xuancang and felt that the two were a perfect match, a match made in heaven.

Du Tianfeng no longer concealed anything and lowered his voice.

"Xuan Cang, I've come to your door today, so let's not beat around the bush."

"My niece has been pampered by the family since she was a child, and she looks down on ordinary young men."

"I thought you two were of similar age and appearance, and I know your character, so I brought her here hoping to arrange a marriage between us?"

Du Tianfeng got straight to the point, no longer hiding anything.

Li Xuancang paused slightly as he held the teacup, his gaze involuntarily sweeping over Du Ruomei, who was being talked to by her mother and sister.

She seemed to sense Li Xuancang's gaze, raised her eyes slightly, met his gaze briefly, and then quickly looked away, her ears turning a faint blush.

Li Xuancang lowered his eyes, took a sip of tea, and did not answer immediately.

Seeing this, Du Tianfeng was not in a hurry.

"Take your time to think it over. Marriage is a matter of mutual consent. If you have other ideas, it won't affect our relationship."

Li Xuancang should have been married long ago at his age. If it weren't for the Pei family's affairs, his parents would have already arranged a marriage for him.

It is only natural for men to marry when they are of age and for women to marry when they are of age.

Li Xuancang was no exception. He put down his teacup, stood up, walked to Du Tianfeng, and bowed respectfully.

"Thank you for your kind words, Lord Du. As long as Miss Du doesn't mind that I am a rough man, and my parents are satisfied, I have no objections."

Li Xuancang never yearned for those so-called romantic tales or love affairs.

He has no objections as long as his parents are satisfied and the family is harmonious.