Li Xuancang had the Imperial Court's rewards all brought forward.
"Ouyang De, this Black Tortoise Undying Armor is yours."
Li Xuancang had no need for weapons, much less protective armor, so he bestowed it upon Ouyang De.
"Thank you, my lord."
Ouyang De's face was full of delight as he bowed deeply to Li Xuancang.
"This Abyss-Rending Dragon Soul Spear goes to Ouyang Meng."
"Thank you, my lord."
The two brothers had both received earth-grade divine weapons and were beside themselves with joy.
Zhang Tianhu and the others were filled with envy, but they also knew that they had not followed Li Xuancang for long and had yet to render any merit. They could not compete with the Ouyang brothers.
"Divide these spirit stones and pills among yourselves!"
Li Xuancang kept only a few supreme treasures and several pills, rewarding everyone with all the rest.
"Thank you, my lord."
These cultivation resources were of no use to Li Xuancang, so he spared no expense in using them to raise everyone's cultivation.
After settling the military camp's affairs, Li Xuancang returned to his residence and informed his parents and his elder sister's family of the situation.
"Xuancang, be careful. We'll wait for you to come back."
His parents and elder sister's eyes reddened, filled with both worry for Li Xuancang and reluctance at their coming parting.
"Father, Mother, Elder Sister, don't worry. I'll be back soon."
Li Xuancang reassured his family.
Soon afterward, escorted by Zhang Tianlong and the others, the group departed in a grand procession.
In addition to the Li Family, the families of Li Xuancang's trusted followers, such as Nangong Zhan and Ouyang De, left with them as well.
Quite a few of the old servants in the residence also left alongside them.
As dawn broke, dull drumbeats