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

The news of Li Xuancang becoming the battalion commander quickly spread throughout the military camp, and many people noticed him and wanted to befriend him.

Li Xuancang, accompanied by Nangong Zhan and several of his personal guards, was carrying things to the residence assigned by the imperial court.

"My brother's a battalion commander now? Am I dreaming?"

Li Xiu stared at Li Xuancang, who was playing with Dou Dou, unable to recover from the shocking news for a long time.

For them, a hundred-man general was already an unattainable goal, and a battalion commander was something they wouldn't even dare to dream of, but all of this actually happened, without the slightest falsehood.

"Erzhu, you must always listen to Xiuer from now on. Our family is counting on Xiuer."

Yang Cuihua was also very excited. With a battalion commander as her relative by marriage, even in the county town where officials were everywhere, no one dared to bully them easily.

"Mother, I know."

Zhang Erzhu was a snobbish and opportunistic man; he knew what to do without Yang Cuihua's reminder.

"Brother Li is amazing."

Zhang Cuier looked at Li Xuancang with admiration, her heart filled with relief.

If it weren't for Li's father's intervention, she might have been tortured to death by the wealthy Qian family, and she wouldn't have the good life she has today.

The group soon arrived at the mansion, which was fully equipped, spacious and bright, and could easily accommodate dozens of people.

"Wow, what a big yard! Will we be living here from now on?"

Zhang Chunhua's eyes were filled with amazement as she looked around. The thought of living in this big courtyard in the future filled her with excitement.

The mansion is located in the center of the county town, and is always patrolled by government officials, so it is safe and secure.

Those who can live here are all powerful and influential people; even the wealthiest merchants who want to occupy a place cannot get one.

Li Xuancang was very satisfied with this, at least his family's safety was guaranteed.

"Father, Mother, I'm planning to buy some servants."

The courtyard was too big and needed cleaning. Li's parents were getting old, and Li Xuancang couldn't bear to see them continue to work so hard, so he planned to buy some servants.

In chaotic times, people are the least valuable thing, and buying some servants is nothing to him.

"Xuan Cang, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Li's parents were ordinary people whose social status changed drastically, but the things ingrained in their bones remained unchanged.

They have always been self-reliant, and they would feel uncomfortable if there were more people to serve them.

"It's alright, just buy a few maids and servants."

Li Xuancang only needed some ordinary people to handle the simple affairs of the manor.

"Well... okay!"

Mr. and Mrs. Li did not object. They knew that their son was no longer the same as before, and decided to follow his arrangements.

They couldn't offer their son any help, and they tried their best not to hold him back.

"I found my brother-in-law a job in the government office. He can start in three days, and he will earn one tael of silver a month."

Upon hearing this, Yang Cuihua and Zhang Erzhu were so excited that they could hardly contain themselves, and Zhang Erzhu hurriedly confirmed it.

"Second brother, is this true?"

To be able to become an official and receive one or two taels of silver every month is simply an incredible stroke of luck.

From then on, he shed his peasant background and began to work for the government.

Li Xuancang nodded slightly. Although he disliked Zhang Erzhu, he was still his brother-in-law, and he couldn't just leave him at home to laze around all day.

Li Xuancang looked sharply at Zhang Erzhu and instructed him, "Once you arrive at the government office, follow all orders from your superiors. Do not use my position, or else..."

Li Xuancang's warning was stern, and Zhang Erzhu felt a chill run down his spine, as if he were facing a prehistoric beast.

"I will obey your orders and will never dare to act recklessly."

Zhang Erzhu immediately made a guarantee, saying that although he was selfish, he could distinguish the situation clearly, and he was timid and fearful, and did not have the guts to do anything immoral.

After settling into his home, Li Xuancang had no more worries and spent most of his time in the military camp.

At the same time, barbarians and demons launched a large-scale invasion and soon reached Qingyang County.

"Barbarians and demons are attacking! Everyone, run!"

"Father, Mother, don't leave me."

"Help me, someone please help me!"

"..."

The people were massacred, cries of agony filled the air, and rivers of blood flowed, turning the place into a living hell.

"Hahaha, human women have such delicate skin and tender flesh, no one should try to take them from me."

"The food, the wealth, and the women are all ours."

"That felt great, so great!"

"..."

Qingyang County suffered a devastating disaster, and many people who were unable to escape or were unable to escape were living a life worse than death.

Besides the barbarians, a large number of demons also rushed in, treating humans as food and devouring them alive.

"Hahaha, let's keep charging in."

The barbarians and demons swept through the land, leaving no one alive and all life cut off in their wake.

Inside the military camp, Zhou Xingzhan convened a meeting with officers of battalion commander rank and above.

Zhou Xingzhan's expression was solemn as he spoke in a deep voice.

"A batch of grain from Qingyuan County needs to be transported to the county seat. Barbarians and demons have already invaded Xuanyang County, and someone is needed to escort this grain. Who among you is willing to go?"

As more and more people fled to the county seat, the amount of grain consumed daily was enormous. This batch of grain in Qingyuan County was of paramount importance and could not be lost.

Upon hearing this, everyone lowered their heads and remained silent.

Barbarians and demons have invaded Xuanyang County, and only the county seat is safe.

If they were to leave the city and encounter barbarians or demons, they would face a near-certain death, and no one dared to risk their lives.

Seeing that everyone was silent, Zhou Xingzhan's face darkened.

He had been training his troops for a thousand days, only to use them for a single moment. He needed everyone's help, but they all turned into cowards, which infuriated him.

Just as Zhou Xingzhan was about to erupt in anger, Li Xuancang's voice rang in everyone's ears.

"My lord, I am willing to go."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked at Li Xuancang, and Zhou Xingzhan's expression softened slightly.

"court death."

"A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger."

"Young people are still too impulsive and lack composure."

"..."

Li Xuancang volunteered, while the others remained outwardly calm but inwardly filled with mockery.

The area outside the city is now a den of dragons and tigers. If Li Xuancang leaves the city now, he will be courting death. If he is not careful, he will never be able to return.

Even if there is a food shortage in the city, they and their families will not lack food, so why risk their lives?

In their eyes, Li Xuancang was just a hothead who didn't know when to advance or retreat.

However, most of the people were delighted, because with Li Xuancang leading the way, they wouldn't have to leave the city.

Looking at the retreating crowd, and then at the energetic and spirited Li Xuancang, Zhou Xingzhan's admiration for Li Xuancang deepened.