In chaotic times, skill points are added: from hunter to martial saint, only killing and no mercy!

"The adults are back!"

As soon as Li Yi's car reached the gate, Gou Dan barked happily.

In an instant, the entire Li family came alive.

Supported by a maid, Liu Fang, heavily pregnant, walked out of the hall.

"Fang'er, be careful of your stomach!"

Looking at Liu Fang, Li Yi quickly stepped forward and pulled her into his arms.

Li Yue and Liu Fang also rushed to the hall.

Looking at the women in the family, Li Yi raised an eyebrow and asked:

"Where is Li Xin? Where did he go?"

"Second brother went to school and won't be back for another half hour!"

Li Yue wiped the fine sweat from her forehead, then immediately pestered Li Yi to teach her some archery techniques.

After Li Yi gradually gained a foothold in the army and accumulated some wealth, he hired several maids and servants for his household.

When Li Xin had some free time, he returned to school to continue his studies.

As for home security, Li Yi wasn't worried.

He had more than twenty personal guards under his command. Liu Ye, as the captain of the personal guards, stayed by his side at all times to take orders, while Li Tao was responsible for doing some important and secret tasks.

As for Wang Hao, another bodyguard who came out of Blackstone Town with Li Yi, he was responsible for leading men to guard Li's residence and protect Li Yi's family.

In terms of relationship, Wang Hao is Li Yi's junior apprentice. His father once learned hunting from Li Yi's family and is also a trustworthy person.

When night fell, Li Xin returned home.

The meal was lavish with food and drink, and Li Xin and his companions became increasingly robust in appearance and physique.

Now, Li Xin's illness has long been cured.

Looking at Li Xin with his sword at his waist, Li Yi smiled and said:

"I am now a military commander with five hundred men under my command. I need a few clerks. Li Xin, would you be willing to work for me?"

Under Li Yi's guidance, seventeen-year-old Li Xin had already become a martial artist at the first level of body refinement, and he had even practiced a sword technique that Li Yi had obtained from the army.

Upon hearing Li Yi's words, Li Xin pondered for a moment and then said:

"I'm not learning anything more at school. Since my elder brother needs me, I'm willing to serve in the army!"

"good!"

Seeing this, Li Yi laughed heartily, raised his wine glass, and drank it down in one gulp.

Things at the Wind Tiger Camp are temporarily back on track. With Han Jia keeping an eye on things, Li Yi can stay home and cultivate for a few days.

As early winter approaches, snow is gradually falling at Yanmen Pass.

Li Yi, feeling playful, had some ice made, then bought a live sheep and personally cooked a large pot of ice-cooked sheep.

As he savored this long-awaited delicacy, Li Yi was filled with emotion.

"I'll invite General Guan to my home for a gathering another day, and let him taste this ice-boiled mutton then."

This method of cooking mutton, so different from that of the State of Chen, greatly surprised Li Xin and his companions.

A whole boiled lamb was devoured in no time.

The next morning, Li Yi was still dreaming when he was woken up by a knock on the door.

"Big brother, big brother, sister-in-law is about to give birth!"

Li Yue shouted loudly from outside the door.

"What? Liu Fang is going into labor!"

Li Yi woke up instantly, got out of bed and dressed. Liu Ru, who was lying on the bed, was also woken up and quickly got up to tidy up.

With a creak, Li Yi opened the door and took a look.

Li Yue looked at him anxiously, "Second brother has already gone to call the doctor, hurry and go see your sister-in-law! She keeps crying out in pain!"

Li Yue was just a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl who had never seen anything like this before, and she panicked for a moment.

Seeing this, Liu Fang quickly comforted Li Yue and then instructed the maid to boil water.

In an instant, the entire Li residence was bustling with activity.

Soon, Li Xin brought the doctor and midwife over.

Li Yi, who was with Liu Fang, was immediately ushered outside.

"Everything will be alright!"

In an era when medical technology and medicine were underdeveloped, childbirth was always a very dangerous thing!

Therefore, women who have successfully given birth are more sought after to some extent.

That's why there's the saying that having a big bottom makes you good at childbirth.

Li Yi paced anxiously in the courtyard, glancing every now and then at the bedroom from which shouts were coming from.

Time passed second by second, and the maid carried out basins of bloody water, while the stove in the kitchen kept burning, sending large amounts of hot water into the room.

After an unknown amount of time, a cry finally came from inside the house.

"The baby has been born!"

Li Yi was slightly taken aback, then rushed to the bedroom door.

With a creak, Liu Ru stood in the doorway, holding a crying baby.

"Brother Yi, it's a boy!"

Looking at the child in Liu Ru's arms, Li Yi felt a strange emotion welling up inside him.

Where is Liu Fang?

"She's resting in bed, she's fine!"

Liu Ru felt a warmth in her heart and quickly told Li Yi about her sister's situation.

After receiving permission from the doctor, Li Yi quickly went into the bedroom.

At this moment, Liu Fang was lying on the bed with a pale face.

"Brother Yi."

Looking at Li Yi's concerned face, Liu Fang managed a weak smile.

"Don't talk, just rest."

While comforting Liu Fang, Li Yi gestured for Liu Ru to bring the child over.

"Brother Yi, let's name the child."

Hearing Liu Fang say this, Li Yi fell into deep thought.

"Let's call him Li Zhuang!"

"I hope he can grow strong and tall, becoming a towering tree!"

"Li Zhuang? What a good name. I also hope he can grow up peacefully."

Liu Fang read it a few times, then fell into a deep sleep, completely satisfied.

Seeing Liu Fang fall into a deep sleep, Li Yi and the others quietly left the bedroom, leaving only two maids to take care of Liu Fang.

Stepping out of the house, Li Yi teased the child, then smiled and said to everyone:

"Thank you all for your hard work this time!"

"Little sister, go to the accounting office and get some silver; I need to give out celebratory money!"

……

After the child was born, Li Yi stayed at home for a while longer, accompanying Liu Fang and her baby.

However, the Qing army had not yet retreated. One afternoon, General Guan sent someone to summon Li Yi back from his home.

"Your subordinate greets the General!"

Li Yi walked into the camp with his head held high, bowed to General Guan, and then returned to his own position.

Once everyone had arrived, General Guan took out several documents and ordered them to be circulated among the crowd.

"Ever since the vanguard of the Qing Kingdom was annihilated more than a month ago, the Qing Kingdom has not given up its evil intentions. Not long ago, it sent an additional 20,000 troops, led by a lieutenant general, to invade our Yanmen Pass once again!"

"To this day, three fortresses outside Yanmen Pass have been breached, and more than a dozen others have been attacked and harassed by the Qing Kingdom's army. The entire border situation is extremely critical!"

"Gentlemen, is there any way?"

General Guan looked at the crowd, his eyes filled with scrutiny.

Immediately, the entire camp fell silent.

The Qing Kingdom's deputy general who attacked this time was a powerful martial artist who had entered the True Qi Realm!

Apart from General Guan, everyone present was only a Body Refinement Realm martial artist, and none of them could withstand a single blow from this lieutenant general!

For a moment, no one dared to speak.

Seeing this, Li Yi pondered for a moment before getting up and approaching General Guan.

"General, I have a plan that may resolve this crisis!"