"You won't be able to kill it like this. The reason why it's ranked among the Level Four Demonic Beasts is because of its extremely strong defense and fast attacks.
The only way to kill it is to pierce its throat! "
Tiger on the Road explained to Li Mo as he looked at the Diamond Rat on the ground. It was bigger than a normal rat and its front claws shone with cold light.
Pff …
Li Mo followed Tiger on the Road's method and it was just as he said. The Dragonscale Scarlet Sword pierced the Diamond Rat.
It struggled for a bit before losing all signs of life.
A powerful energy flowed into Li Mo's body and he broke through to the 15th level, not far from the 16th level.
He thought Li Mo could easily absorb the Diamond Rat's energy.
But he didn't expect Li Mo to sit cross-legged with his eyes closed!
"Eh?
It's just a fourth level demon beast. With your 15th level power, you don't need to meditate to absorb it, do you? "
Tiger on the Road was puzzled, but Li Mo didn't answer.
He continued meditating with a calm expression and Tiger on the Road didn't disturb him.
Instead, he took out a sharp dagger from his storage belt and used all his strength to cut off the Diamond Rat's front claws.
Furthermore, he buried its corpse deep underground to prevent other demonic beasts from smelling its blood and causing him unnecessary trouble.
"He-he … this is a good material for refining weapons. Don't waste it."
With that done, Tiger on the Road turned to Li Mo.
"What the hell is this kid doing? Is the Diamond Rat that powerful?
And it takes so long to refine it? "
He was getting impatient, but he still looked around vigilantly, afraid any demon beast would come out and disturb Li Mo.
…
Hu …
Li Mo woke up the next day at dusk.
Exhaling a mouthful of turbid air, he stood up and stretched his somewhat stiff limbs.
"I say, what's wrong with you? You took so long to absorb the Diamond Rat's energy?"
Seeing Li Mo awake, Land Rover hurried to inquire, but Li Mo only smiled.
"Hey!
Say something, kid! "
"Ha-ha … Instructor Tiger on the Road, the Diamond Rat isn't that powerful, or I wouldn't be stuck at the 15th level."
"Then what's wrong with you? You took two days and a night?"
"Look …"
Li Mo didn't answer Tiger on the Road's question but jumped.
He quickly pounced at Tiger on the Road, and the Scarlet Dragon Scale Sword in his hand shone with a cold glare.
"Void Piercer!"
With a shout, Li Mo's figure turned into a blur. Who knew how many times faster than before.
"Ah!
This … this is the Diamond Rat's skill? "
Clang …
After blocking Li Mo's attack, Tiger on the Road cried out in shock.
"Haha … not bad!
Instructor Tiger on the Road, this is the inherited skill of the Diamond Rat, Air Splitter! "
"Aiyaya!
Your luck is really heaven-defying!
I didn't expect you to actually obtain the Demonic Beast's Skill.
Hahaha … This year, it will be impossible for our Fallen Leaf Town Guild to not get a good ranking in the Empire Guild Tournament! "
Tiger on the Road patted Li Mo's shoulder in excitement, envious of Li Mo.
"Instructor Tiger on the Road, now that my wish has been fulfilled and our mission has been completed, let's leave this place."
Li Mo couldn't hide his ecstasy, but he didn't let it get to his head. He had an even crazier idea.
"Good, good!
Ha-ha … not only did you reach the 10th level in Misty Woods, you also got a Demonic Beast's inherited skill.
If the President were to find out about this, who knew how happy he would be?
Let's get out of here! "
Tiger on the Road spoke in excitement as he and Li Mo went back the way they came.
They didn't go too deep into the woods and were back at the entrance before dawn.
"Hey!
Instructor Tiger on the Road, you're back. Did you run into any danger? "
The soldier in charge of guarding was still the one who was more familiar with the Land Rover. He was relieved to see the two of them return.
"Ha-ha-ha … with me here, what danger could there be? Just some third and fourth level demon beasts!
Come, brothers, you've worked hard. Take these demon beasts' pelts and sell them for some money! "
Tiger on the Road was still immersed in the joy of Li Mo's Demonic Beast's inheritance.
"Ha-ha … many thanks, instructor Tiger on the Road!"
The soldier did not stand on ceremony and took the fur from the demonic beasts after thanking them.
Guarding the Misty Woods wasn't an easy job. One careless move could put one's life in danger.
Therefore, when some martial artists who came to hunt demon beasts came out, they would more or less give them some money. This had gradually become an unspoken rule here.
The coachman and the carriage were already waiting here at the appointed time.
Tiger on the Road started snoring the moment he got on the carriage.
Li Mo couldn't help but smile at the tired face of Tiger on the Road and threw a blanket over him.
These days had been exhausting. Not only did he have to protect himself, he also had to deal with demon beasts. He never had a chance to rest.
But Li Mo wasn't sleepy at all as he watched the passing scenery through the window.
Li Mo's thoughts returned to the Abstruse Continent.
"I wonder how they are now. Did they disappear along with the Abstruse Continent?
Or were they like me, sucked into a spatial rupture into another world? "
Li Mo's melancholy grew. But it was a good thing Liu Yan and Ao Ying were in this world.
He had to get stronger and find a way to revive them. This was the only thing keeping him alive in this world.
"Huff …"
The driver yelled, pulling Li Mo's thoughts back to reality.
"What's wrong?
Bro! "
Li Mo poked his head out.
"It's nothing. There's a fallen tree in front of us, blocking our way!"
The driver jumped off the carriage and walked over to the fallen tree.
"Bro, wait! Don't go!"
Li Mo jumped off the carriage and followed, but he was a step too late.
Just as the coachman was about to move the tree that was blocking the road, a ball of fire suddenly appeared not far from him.
"Fire control? Go!"
With a soft shout, the fireball shot towards the coachman as if it had eyes of its own.
"Bastard!"
Li Mo cursed and pounced on the driver.
Finally, before the fireball landed on his body, he threw the panic-stricken coachman to the ground, dodging the disaster.
"Who dares block the carriage of our Leaffall Town's guild?"
Li Mo shouted and drew the Dragonscale Scarlet Sword.
"He-he-he … kid, you've got some skill!
You actually managed to save him under my Fire Manipulation Technique! "
A gloomy voice came and a white-haired youth in tight clothes appeared in Li Mo's sight.
This young man looked delicate and pretty, but there was a hint of viciousness between his brows that made people feel uncomfortable no matter how they looked at him.
"Who are you?"
Li Mo stood in front of the driver and watched the white-haired youth with vigilance.
"He-he … 19th level warlock, Feng Qingyang."
"Humph!
Feng Qingyang?
Why are you blocking our carriage? "
Li Mo wasn't intimidated by his opponent's level. He wasn't at the 20th level and had the same skill as Li Mo.
But Li Mo's skill was a demon beast's inheritance. His puny fire control couldn't compare.
"He-he … a mere 15th level warrior dares question me? I'll beat you half to death and then tell you!"
Feng Qingyang's eyes darted over Li Mo's power.
"Warrior?
Ha-ha … this moron must've mistaken me for a warrior because of the Dragonscale Scarlet Sword's size.
No wonder he's so confident. A warrior's attack is strong, but lacking in flexibility and speed. A warlock's long range attacks are their bane. "
Thinking of this, Li Mo didn't retort, but watched this arrogant guy with interest.
"Brat, what are you looking at?
Believe it or not, I'll dig your eyes out! "