"Leader, what's the matter?"
"Oh!
Little Mo, it's like this. Since your level is low, I've decided to have your combat instructor, Tiger on the Road, take you to the Misty Forest. "
Li Mo understood Han Tianyu's intention. He wanted him to go there to train and raise his level. But that was exactly what he wanted.
"Great!
Leader, when can we leave? "
"Eh?
Kid, what's the rush?
Let me finish first. Newborn calves aren't afraid of tigers! "
Han Tianyu didn't expect Li Mo to be this excited. If it were Ye Fan or Han Zhe, they would've come up with all sorts of excuses.
This was also the reason why they were unable to surpass Zi Lingwei in rank.
"You must listen to Tiger on the Road when going to the Misty Forest. You can only cultivate in the forest's periphery.
Don't go too deep or the consequences will be dire!
With your second level strength, if you're lucky, you'll be able to reach the tenth level in less than a month.
Not only will you be able to learn a skill, but you'll also be able to choose your profession.
This way, we can teach you according to your aptitude! "
"Leader, don't worry.
I will listen to Tiger on the Road's words! "
Li Mo couldn't wait any longer. A chance to raise his strength was what he wanted the most.
"Good!
I'll set you off tomorrow morning! "
…
"Li Mo, why did leader ask you to stay?"
Ye Fan and Han Zhe were waiting at Li Mo's door the whole time.
"Nothing much. He wants me to go with Tiger on the Road to cultivate in the Misty Forest.
It'll take a month! "
"Ah!
I guessed it right!
Li Mo, did you agree? "
Ye Fan and Han Zhe waited in shock for Li Mo's answer.
"Why wouldn't I agree?
Such a good chance to improve myself is hard to come by! "
"Heavens!
How could you agree to such a thing?
Don't you know how dangerous the Misty Forest is?
Not to mention your second level strength.
Not even Han Zhe and I dare take half a step there! "
"So what?
Don't we have Tiger on the Road to protect us?
Is there any danger to our lives? "
Li Mo didn't care in the slightest. As long as he could improve himself, he wouldn't frown even if he had to enter the heart of the Misty Woods.
"What do you know? If you had gone with another mentor, I wouldn't have been so worried.
Instructor Tiger on the Road is too irresponsible. He will let you search for the demon beasts that you think you can kill. He won't care about you at all.
Even if you were injured, as long as your life wasn't in danger, he would turn a blind eye.
The last time we went with him, we almost died at the hands of a Level 3 Demonic Beast.
Aiya, just thinking about it gives me goosebumps! "
"That's good too. If you face difficulties alone in the future, who can help you?
You have to rely on yourself. In any case, I think Instructor Land Rover's method is correct.
A small sapling in a greenhouse will never grow into a towering tree! "
"You're crazy!
He actually … Sigh!
I don't care about you. Take care of yourself.
Don't say that we didn't warn you! "
Watching them leave, Li Mo couldn't help but chuckle.
Li Mo was aware of their concern for him, but his thirst for power wouldn't allow him to give up any chance to improve.
…
Early the next morning, Land Rover took Li Mo out of the guild's gate and onto a carriage heading for their destination, the Misty Forest.
"Little Mo, the Misty Forest is full of danger.
I believe that the President has already told you about it yesterday, right? "
On the bumpy carriage, Land Rover closed his eyes and chatted with Li Mo to pass the time.
"Instructor Tiger on the Road, the president has already informed me about this yesterday.
Don't worry, I will listen to you when we get there. "
"En!
Be careful when you get there. Only move around the forest's outer perimeter. Do not step inside.
The outer perimeter is filled with first and second level demon beasts. Their energy should be enough for your mission. "
Li Mo couldn't help but smile.
'Seems like Ye Fan was right. This Land Rover is going to leave me to my own devices.'
"En, I understand!"
With that, Li Mo closed his eyes to build up his strength.
…
Half a day went by in this bumpy ride. At noon, the carriage finally stopped.
"Let's go!
We're here. "
Land Rover called out and got off the carriage with Li Mo.
Li Mo was shaken by the scene before him.
Five hundred meters in front of him was a world of green.
Trees towered proudly, with lush foliage that blotted out the sky!
The forest was surrounded by ten-meter-tall fences, most likely to prevent demon beasts from leaving the forest.
There was only a small door locked by iron chains for some martial artists to enter and exit. Two groups of fully-armed imperial soldiers were lined up on both sides of the door.
"Yo!
Isn't this Leaffall City's Instructor Land Rover?
Why did you bring your students here to cultivate today? "
The Land Rover was obviously a regular here. As soon as it appeared, it was recognized by one of the soldiers leading the group!
"Ha-ha … isn't this a new kid in the guild? Chief told me to bring him here to widen his knowledge."
"Only second level?
This … "
The soldier sized Li Mo up and was troubled by Li Mo's power.
"Instructor Land Rover, this kid won't be able to enter the forest with his strength!"
"Why?
Weren't all martial artists allowed to enter?
When did they change the rule? Why haven't I heard of it? "
Land Rover's face was ugly. He, a great 56 level warrior, was rejected in front of his student. It was a loss of face.
"Instructor Land Rover, don't be angry!
The higher-ups just gave the order this morning that something happened in the Misty Forest.
Many high level demon beasts came to the edge.
We are just afraid this little brother will run into danger! "
The soldier saw the change in his expression and explained in a hurry.
If he were to offend this Imperial Warrior, the consequences would not be something a lowly soldier like him could bear.
"Humph!
What danger can there be with me here? I will protect him the entire time.
If anything happens, I will bear the consequences! "
"This … Fine.
This way, Instructor Land Rover! "
Hearing the Land Rover say so, the soldiers had no choice but to let them go.
Li Mo caught a whiff of a unique scent the moment he stepped into the forest.
It was the smell of dead leaves and corpses, mixed with the smell of blood.
Li Mo frowned.
"Kid, you can't take it anymore?
If you think you can't handle it, we can always go back. "
The Land Rover used his old trick of goading again, but it was always successful.
"Go back?
Since I'm here, I won't go back until I finish the mission. "
Seeing Li Mo's stubborn expression, Land Rover smiled in his heart.
"You heard what the soldier said. I will be with you the entire time. Let's begin!"
Land Rover ordered and the two disappeared at the edge of the forest, flickering in and out of sight in the lush foliage.
It was eerily quiet here, unlike other forests where you could hear birds and insects chirping.
Li Mo could even hear his heart beating in his chest.
"Instructor Land Rover!
Why is it so quiet here? "
"I don't know. It wasn't like this before. Be careful.
The quieter it is, the more dangerous it is. Stay behind me. "
Seeing Land Rover's nervous expression, Li Mo couldn't help but recall the soldier's words.
"Could it be because those powerful demonic beasts have entered the edge of the forest?"