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

Li Xuancang soon arrived at the military camp and requested an audience with Du Tianfeng.

Du Tianfeng was bent over his desk reviewing official documents, contemplating the matter of a thorough investigation of the entire city.

Seeing him rush over, I could see the anxiety and sorrow in his eyes, and I immediately put down my pen.

"Why did you suddenly return to camp instead of settling in at the manor?"

Du Tianfeng did not mention why he had abandoned his post and returned from Huifeng County, clearly indicating that he did not intend to pursue the matter.

Li Xuancang stepped forward, bowed to Du Tianfeng, and spoke urgently yet respectfully.

"Greetings, Captain. I have come here to earnestly request that you bestow upon me a healing pill to treat the seriously wounded guards in my household."

"They risked their lives to hold off the evil cultivators in order to protect my family. Their lives were hanging by a thread. Only this pill can save them."

Knowing the preciousness of the elixir, he continued in a deep voice before Du Tianfeng could speak, "This humble general is willing to exchange all his past merits for it, even if it means losing merits and being demoted, I will have no complaints, I only ask that you bestow the elixir upon me, sir."

To save his loyal guards who had fought to the death to protect their lord, he spared no effort in giving up the hard-earned merits he had made.

Du Tianfeng looked at Li Xuancang, who was loyal and devoted to his soldiers and had put aside his own merits for the sake of his troops, and his eyes were full of praise and consideration.

Instead of showing any displeasure, he spoke in a deep voice, his tone soothing.

"Foolish! Your battle merits were earned with your life; how can you exchange them for pills?"

"Your personal guards are loyal and brave in protecting their lord, and are the model for our Anzhou army. Saving them is only right and proper. Why should you exchange your war merits for it?"

Du Tianfeng did not agree to Li Xuancang's offer of military merits in exchange, but instead rewarded him with elixirs.

"Rest assured, I will not let this matter of the attack on your residence go unpunished. I will give you an explanation."

After saying this, Du Tianfeng raised his hand to summon his personal guards and gave them instructions in a deep voice.

"Go and fetch ten Qi-Nourishing Pills."

The guards accepted the order and immediately turned to leave.

Li Xuancang felt a warmth in his heart and bowed again, deeply moved.

"Your humble servant thanks you, sir."

Sometimes Li Xuancang even felt that he was blessed by the heavens, and that he had been helped by benefactors ever since he started at the lakeside post station.

Whether it was Zhao Changlin, Wang Xuanshan, or later Zhou Xiong, Zhou Xingye, and now Du Tianfeng, they all provided him with tremendous help.

Du Tianfeng stood up, stepped forward, patted him on the shoulder, and spoke solemnly.

"I have increased the number of troops to search the entire city and block all the main roads leading out of the city. Even if we have to dig three feet into the ground, we will definitely capture and kill him."

Before long, the guards returned carrying a jade box, inside which lay ten smooth, spiritually imbued Qi-Nourishing Pills.

Du Tianfeng took the jade box and solemnly handed it to Li Xuancang.

"Go back to your residence and treat the injured first. I will take care of the rest. You don't need to worry about it."

Li Xuancang gripped the jade box tightly, filled with gratitude. He bowed deeply to Du Tianfeng, then turned and strode out of the command tent.

Upon returning to his residence, Li Xuancang immediately gave the pills to Nangong Zhan and the others.

The medicine entered their bodies, and its medicinal power flowed into their limbs and bones, repairing the injuries they had sustained.

Before long, Nangong Zhan and the others woke up one after another.

Upon seeing Li Xuancang, everyone instinctively wanted to bow.

"hiss!"

Their bodies were covered in wounds, and the slightest movement brought excruciating pain.

"Your injuries are serious, so please rest and recover first."

Li Xuancang told them to rest well and comforted them for a while before leaving.

"Big sister, give this pill to your brother-in-law; it will help him recover faster."

Li Xuancang handed a Qi-Nourishing Pill to Li Xiu.

Li Xuancang also learned about what happened that night and was very surprised by Zhang Erzhu's behavior.

Zhang Erzhu has always been cowardly and selfish, but I never expected him to risk his life to protect Li Ling'er.

"Thank you, little brother."

Li Xiu carefully took the pill and hurriedly walked towards Zhang Erzhu's room.

Afterwards, Li Xuancang came to the bodies of the eight personal guards who had died in battle.

Li Xuancang's gaze was heavy with sorrow.

These personal guards left their homes to follow him to the prefectural city, but died far from home, which filled him with guilt.

Most of the soldiers who followed him were alone and had no ties, so even if Li Xuancang wanted to compensate them, he couldn't find anyone to do so.

Give them a proper burial!

Li Xuancang could only give them a proper burial; there was nothing else he could do.

Li Xuancang returned to his residence to take charge of the overall situation, and everyone found their leader and gradually recovered from their fear.

Three days later, Du Tianfeng summoned Li Xuancang.

When Li Xuancang arrived, a man dressed in a brocade robe embroidered with Bi'an patterns sat beside Du Tianfeng.

"Greetings, Your Excellency."

Li Xuancang bowed to Du Tianfeng.

Du Tianfeng waved his hand and said, "Sit down!"

After Li Xuancang sat down, Du Tianfeng said, "Xuancang, let me introduce you. This is Fellow Daoist Shen Qingshan from the Bi'an Division. That night, when the evil cultivators attacked your residence, it was Fellow Daoist Shen who appeared in time and repelled them."

Upon hearing this, Li Xuancang's expression turned serious. He was completely unaware of this matter and had not expected it to happen that night.

"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Shen. I will never forget your great kindness. I will never refuse any request you may give me in the future."

Li Xuancang hurriedly stood up and bowed to Shen Qingshan to express his gratitude.

Although he hadn't heard anyone in the manor mention Shen Qingshan, Li Xuancang wouldn't doubt it since Du Tianfeng had said so.

Li Xuancang was also somewhat surprised, not expecting to meet someone from the legendary Bi'an Division.

The Bi'an Division does not belong to any country, but only to the human race. They take it upon themselves to slay demons and monsters, and evil cultivators and demons are their enemies.

Shen Qingshan's expression darkened somewhat as he said, "To my shame, the evil cultivator still managed to escape in the end."

Upon hearing this, Li Xuancang hurriedly asked, "Does Fellow Daoist Shen know the identity of this heretical cultivator? What is his background?"

Shen Qingshan had fought with the evil cultivators, and Li Xuancang's eyes were eager, wanting to know more about them.

Shen Qingshan did not hide anything and told him the truth.

"The evil cultivator who made the move was from the Heavenly Yin Sect, named the Mysterious Yin Elder. He practiced a cruel method of absorbing yin to replenish yang, and he specifically targeted women born in yin hours and yin months."

At this point, Shen Qingshan looked at Li Xuancang and shared his guess.

"Your sister is being targeted by him, most likely because she was born in an unlucky time and month."

Shen Qingshan's tone became somewhat serious as he warned, "The Xuan Yin Elder is only one step away from the Gang Qi Realm. His methods are extraordinary, and even those in the Gang Qi Realm would find it difficult to deal with him. This person will not give up until he achieves his goal and may very well make a comeback. Lord Li, you must be extra careful."

Upon hearing this, Li Xuancang frowned.

You can't guard against thieves forever if you're a thief for a thousand days.

He was a military general who often had to leave Anzhou City. How could he ensure the safety of his family if he was being targeted by such a devil?

A chilling killing intent flashed in Li Xuancang's eyes as he asked, "Does Fellow Daoist Shen have any information on the whereabouts of Elder Xuanyin?"

Upon hearing Li Xuancang's words, Shen Qingshan and Du Tianfeng immediately understood his intention: to kill the Xuan Yin Elder to eliminate any future troubles.