Three days later, Li Xuancang slowly regained consciousness.

Opening his eyes once more, he saw the familiar surroundings of the Combat Soldier Camp.

"I'm alive."

Li Xuancang silently rejoiced, feeling that the heavens had favored him once again, allowing him to survive.

"Hiss!"

As Li Xuancang tried to move his body, a wave of intense pain surged through him, causing him to gasp.

"You... you're awake..."

Wang Xiaoniu entered the room, shocked to see Li Xuancang awake.

He was well aware of how severe Li Xuancang's injuries were and had assumed there was little chance of him waking up.

If not for Li Xuancang being a combat soldier, he would have been discarded in the wilderness long ago.

The fact that Li Xuancang could wake up from such severe injuries left Wang Xiaoniu deeply astonished.

"Did you save me?"

Li Xuancang asked with difficulty, his voice somewhat hoarse.

"My brother and I carried you back. You've been unconscious for three days."

Although Wang Xiaoniu was surprised, he was genuinely happy that Li Xuancang had survived.

The battle three days ago was brutal, with more than a dozen combat soldiers perishing.

Without Li Xuancang, Wang Xiaoniu and his brother would not have had the chance to leave the battlefield and might have already died in battle.

Therefore, they were very grateful to Li Xuancang. Even though they thought he might never wake up, they still took care of him meticulously.

"Thank you."

Li Xuancang expressed his gratitude to Wang Xiaoniu.

Wang Xiaoniu waved his hand and handed a bowl of hot water to Li Xuancang.

"No need to thank me. In fact, my brother and I should be thanking you."

Li Xuancang took the bowl with effort, and after drinking some water, he felt a bit better.

"You truly have a strong will to live, surviving such severe injuries."

Wang Xiaoniu kept glancing at Li Xuancang, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Li Xuancang only smiled slightly, not responding.

His survival was closely tied to the Daily Amplification of his strength.

If his unconscious state had affected the amplification, he would have died long ago.

"Rest well! I'll get you something to eat."

"Thank you."

Wang Xiaoniu left briefly and returned with a large bowl of rice and two dishes, even a plate of meat.

He placed it beside Li Xuancang and said, "Eat up! This is a rare treat, personally ordered by Lord Zhao."

Seeing the meat in front of Li Xuancang, Wang Xiaoniu subconsciously swallowed.

Having been unconscious for three days, Li Xuancang was famished. Looking at the food before him, his appetite surged. After thanking Wang Xiaoniu, he began to devour the meal.

"Mm!"

With a bite of meat, Li Xuancang's eyes lit up. The taste was completely different from the meat he had eaten before.

Seeing Li Xuancang's reaction, Wang Xiaoniu explained.

"This is demon beast meat, from a demon hound slain three days ago. It's very rare and greatly beneficial for your injuries. If it weren't for Lord Zhao's order, you wouldn't have had the chance to eat it."

Demons and monsters preyed on the Human Race, but humans could also consume them.

Especially demon beasts, whose flesh contained immense energy and abundant vitality, making them a great supplement for humans.

If Li Xuancang hadn't severely injured a demon hound and caught Zhao Changlin's attention, he wouldn't have been eligible to receive demon beast meat.

Li Xuancang ate heartily, quickly finishing every last bit of the meal.

"Phew!"

He exhaled deeply, feeling as if he had come back to life, with the pain in his body significantly reduced.

"Brother, what happened after I passed out?"

Li Xuancang was completely unaware of what transpired after he lost consciousness and was eager to understand the situation, especially about the Lord Zhao mentioned by Wang Xiaoniu.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaoniu's expression became extremely serious as he recounted, "After you passed out, Lord Zhao had us take you back, then engaged in a fierce battle with the demon hound..."

As Wang Xiaoniu narrated, Li Xuancang learned that many events had occurred while he was unconscious.

His squad had been completely wiped out, with no survivors. Even the soldier who fled at the start was caught by the demon hound and left without a corpse.

After recounting the events of the past three days, Wang Xiaoniu continued, "Lord Zhao holds you in high regard. Recover quickly, and he will surely entrust you with important responsibilities."

Wang Xiaoniu's eyes held a hint of envy. Being valued by Zhao Changlin promised a bright future.

However, he wasn't jealous, knowing that Li Xuancang had earned this through risking his life.

If he could face a demon hound head-on and severely wound it, Zhao Changlin would also look upon him favorably.

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"I'll have to trouble you for a few more days, Brother Wang."

Li Xuancang estimated that he needed another two or three days to regain full mobility.

"It's no trouble at all."

Wang Xiaoniu dismissed it, considering it a small matter compared to Li Xuancang saving them from the battlefield.

Looking at the straightforward Wang Xiaoniu, Li Xuancang kept this kindness in his heart.

Even though Wang Xiaoniu and his brother had their own motives for bringing him back, without their immediate help and treatment, he might not have survived.

Li Xuancang wouldn't forget this life-saving grace.

Nor would he forget Zhao Changlin, who had them bring him back and gave him special care.

If given the chance in the future, he would repay them.

Three days passed swiftly, and Li Xuancang had recovered well, able to move normally, though not yet ready for strenuous activity.

"Over half a month has passed. News of me becoming a combat soldier should have reached Green Creek Village, allowing my parents and sisters to feel some relief."

Li Xuancang thought of his family.

Their circumstances were difficult, which was why they couldn't afford the taxes, leading him to serve in the military.

This place was located on the frontier of the Great Yan Dynasty, over a thousand miles from Green Creek Village.

Now, after more than half a month, the news of him becoming a combat soldier, a person of the Imperial Court, should have reached Qingyang County.

Although he hadn't sent back money or food, as long as his family was exempt from taxes, it would greatly ease their burden.

"Brother Li, come with me quickly. Lord Zhao wants to see you."

As Li Xuancang's mind wandered, Wang Xiaoniu came in excitedly, pulling him along.

"Brother Li, Lord Zhao values strength above all. Make sure to perform well; you might have the chance to become a 5-Man Leader."

As they walked, Wang Xiaoniu advised Li Xuancang to make the most of this opportunity, which could be his path to success.

Having spent time together, Wang Xiaoniu and his brother had nothing but good things to say about Li Xuancang, hoping he could seize this hard-earned opportunity.