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

The Li family thought that once they settled down, they would soon see Li Xuancang and be reunited as a family. However, before they even saw him, they heard this terrible news.

"Master Li, Madam Li, don't worry, Li Bai will be safe and sound. I will go to the military camp to find out and inform you as soon as I have any news."

Nangong Zhan tried his best to appease the Li family, and he did not believe that Li Xuancang would die in Half Moon Gorge.

During this period, many remnants of the army have already fled back to the county town. Nangong Zhan can go to the military camp to inquire.

For several days in a row, no news of Li Xuancang could be found. The Li family was plunged into grief. Nangong Zhan stayed almost entirely in the military camp, waiting for Li Xuancang to return.

Three days later, a group of several dozen people approached the city gate. They were all dressed in rags, disheveled, and in a sorry state.

When the group appeared, they immediately attracted everyone's attention.

"It's a soldier! A soldier has returned alive! Make way!"

Although the dozens of people looked very disheveled, everyone could recognize their identities at a glance from their military uniforms.

The people quickly made way for them, and the officials rushed forward to inquire.

"We are under the command of Commander Zhou Xiong of the County Army. Let us into the city immediately."

Finally escaping to the county town, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. Their bodies were so weak that they couldn't wait to take a hot bath, have a big meal, and get a good night's sleep.

The officers quickly checked everyone's identification tokens, and after confirming that everything was correct, they immediately cleared the way.

"Please come in, everyone. I will lead the way."

Li Xuancang and his men quickly entered the city and, led by the officials, soon arrived at the county military camp.

As soon as everyone stepped into the military camp, Nangong Zhan's joyful voice rang in their ears.

"grown ups."

Nangong Zhan, looking excited, jogged towards Li Xuancang.

"Your subordinate greets Your Excellency."

Seeing that Li Xuancang was safe and sound, Nangong Zhan was overjoyed and could not hide his excitement.

Li Xuancang gestured for Nangong Zhan to wait aside, then instructed the others, "Give Lord Zhou's body to Nangong Zhan. You may all go and rest!"

"yes!"

Nangong Zhan received Zhou Xiong's body, and his expression changed drastically.

It wasn't out of fear; he was an old soldier, why would he be afraid of a corpse?

He held Zhou Xiong, who was already lifeless, his body trembling slightly.

Even a centurion at the Blood Coagulation Realm could die in battle, which shows how brutal the battle at Half Moon Gorge was.

How are my parents?

After everyone left, Li Xuancang immediately inquired about the current situation of his family.

"Reporting to you, sir, Master Li and Madam are both well. However, upon hearing the news of the ambush at Half Moon Gorge, they are worried about your safety and have been preoccupied with it all day long, unable to eat or drink."

With Li Xuancang's military medals and the silver and cloth he sent back, the Li family had no problem making a living. They were just constantly worried about Li Xuancang and often wept.

With his family already in the county town, Li Xuancang's anxiety subsided.

"What's the situation at the military camp now?"

Li Xuancang had just arrived and was not yet aware of the situation in the military camp.

"Sir, Captain Zhou returned to the camp two days ago, and there are now more than 700 men in the camp."

While waiting for Li Xuancang to return, Nangong Zhan also inquired about the situation in the military camp and relayed the information to him.

The two walked and talked, and soon approached Zhou Xingzhan's camp.

"Go back and inform my parents that I might be back a little later."

Li Xuancang asked Nangong Zhan to report his safe return first, so that his family could rest assured.

"Yes, ma'am."

Nangong Zhan handed Zhou Xiong's body to Li Xuancang and left quickly.

Li Xuancang walked towards Zhou Xingzhan's tent, revealed his identity and purpose, and requested to see Zhou Xingzhan.

Upon hearing that Li Xuancang had returned with Zhou Xiong's body, Zhou Xingzhan rushed out of the tent, his gaze instantly falling on Zhou Xiong's remains.

"Cough, cough cough cough..."

He became agitated, which aggravated his injuries, causing him to cough incessantly.

He took Zhou Xiong's body from Li Xuancang, his eyes bloodshot.

"Thank you for bringing his body back."

Zhou Xingzhan did something surprising: he thanked Li Xuancang.

Zhou Xiong died for Zhou Xingzhan. He thought Zhou Xiong's body had been destroyed, but Li Xuancang returned with his remains, which lessened his guilt.

"Lord Zhou has shown me great kindness, which is my duty and I do not deserve your thanks."

Li Xuancang responded neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Zhou Xiong had been kind to him, and Zhou Xingzhan would not have awarded him his military medals without Zhou Xiong's intervention. Therefore, Li Xuancang should bring back Zhou Xiong's remains.

Zhou Xingzhan looked at Li Xuancang and saw that he was completely honest and there was no hint of seeking credit in his eyes. He nodded slightly.

"Zhou Xiong was right about you."

After offering a word of praise, he waved his hand and said, "You've escaped death; go and rest now!"

Zhou Xingzhan was in a state of turmoil and had no mind to deal with other matters, so he asked Li Xuancang to leave first.

"This humble servant takes his leave."

Li Xuancang respectfully withdrew and, led by some soldiers, arrived at a camp.

Before long, someone brought out the food.

Li Xuancang ate heartily, then took a hot bath and went to sleep.

He was so tired that all he wanted to do was get a good night's sleep.

Li Xuancang slept for five hours, and when he woke up it was already late.

"My lord, you're awake."

Nangong Zhan appeared outside the tent at some point, and upon hearing that Li Xuancang had woken up, he immediately entered the tent.

Li Xuancang changed into his new military uniform and instructed, "Pack your things and come home with me."

Li Xuancang was excited and looking forward to finally meeting his family.

"yes!"

The two quickly left the military camp and headed to the small courtyard where the Li family was temporarily staying.

As dusk fell, the Li family members peered eagerly from the entrance of their courtyard.

"Why haven't they arrived yet?"

After Nangong Zhan came to inform them, the Li family waited outside the courtyard, eagerly anticipating seeing Li Xuancang.

"The food is cold, I'll go heat it up."

Li's mother cooked a lot of food by hand, and reheated it again and again.

"Here he comes, little brother is here."

Just as Li's mother was about to turn around, her eldest sister Li Xiu's excited voice rang out.

The Li family all looked ahead, where two figures were slowly approaching.

Upon seeing Li Xuancang walking ahead, the Li family members' eyes turned red, and tears welled up in their eyes.

Even though they hadn't seen each other for more than two years, they still recognized Li Xuancang at a glance.

Li Xuancang also saw his family members whom he cared about most, and his heart raced. He was more nervous than if he were facing a life-or-death battle.

"Xuan Cang, my son!"

Li's mother, with tears streaming down her face, ran towards Li Xuancang, sobbing uncontrollably.

Upon seeing this, Li Xuancang hurriedly stepped forward.

Li's mother hugged Li Xuancang tightly, tears streaming down her face, as if afraid that Li Xuancang would disappear if she let go.

"Mother, I am an unfilial son, and I have caused you worry."

Li Xuancang's eyes were slightly red as he looked at his mother's half-white hair and felt a pang of sadness.

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back!"

Tears welled up in Li's father's eyes, his gaze fixed on Li Xuancang, unable to look away.

"Little brother."

"elder brother!"

Li Xiu and Li Ling'er also came to Li Xuancang's side, and the family was reunited after more than two years.