It was another sleepless night. Li Mo sat until dawn, thinking about how to deal with his relationship with Zi Lingwei.
He told her he already had a wife, but she was still unmoved. Li Mo admired her stubbornness.
Li Mo shook his head with a bitter smile at the sound asleep Zi Lingwei.
"I really don't know what part of me attracts you.
Sigh!
I'll take it one step at a time. Maybe you'll meet a man who can take my place! "
Li Mo didn't want to hurt Zi Lingwei anymore and let nature take its course.
…
"Li Mo, why are you awake so early?"
An hour later, Violet Spirit woke up and saw Li Mo beside her with a smile full of endless tenderness!
"Oh!
I'm used to it! "
Li Mo was unaccustomed to seeing her like this. He hurriedly answered and turned his back on her, not daring to look her in the eye!
"Ha-ha … what's wrong?
Are you not used to seeing me like this?
It seems I need to change my cold personality, or sister Liuyan won't like me when I see her! "
"Zi Lingwei, let's go!
We need to focus on increasing our strength, understand? "
Li Mo didn't know how to respond to Zi Lingwei's words and hastily changed the subject.
"Alright!
I should cultivate well and try to help you resurrect Sister Liuyan in the future! "
"Uh …"
Three black lines appeared on Li Mo's forehead.
"Haha … I find that as long as I see you being defeated, I'll be so happy!
This is what happens when you treat me badly. Remember to treat me better in the future, or I'll report you to sister Liuyan! "
Plop …
Hearing this, Li Mo was careless and tripped on a rock, eating a mouthful of sand!
…
After a morning's journey, Li Mo and Zi Lingwei arrived at the edge of the Plains of Death.
This was Zi Lingwei's own request. She didn't want to burden Li Mo any longer.
Without her by his side, Li Mo would level up faster and get closer to his goal.
Furthermore, this area was filled with Third Class Demonic Beasts. It was very safe for Zi Lingwei to hunt Demonic Beasts here.
Li Mo didn't agree to her request at first, but in the end, he couldn't stand her coaxing and pestering.
Although she couldn't level up by killing high-level demonic beasts like she could in the outer region, it was still very efficient for her to level up here.
Moreover, he could also accumulate his own combat experience in the process of hunting Demonic Beasts!
"Alright, remember, you are only allowed to move around in this area!
If you run into any danger, send me a signal immediately.
Let's set a time limit of one month. We must gather here after one month! "
Seeing Li Mo's solemn expression, Violet Spirit's heart warmed.
"Got it!
However, you have to be careful not to venture too deep into the plains.
If I don't see you here in a month, I'll go in and find you.
You know me, I always do what I say! "
"En!"
Nodding in agreement, Li Mo turned and sprinted back the way he came!
Watching Li Mo's departing figure, Violet Spirit's lips curved in a sweet smile.
"Humph!
I knew you still like me, or you wouldn't care so much about my life! "
…
Without Violet Spirit, Li Mo had nothing holding him back. He was constantly killing demon beasts in the outer region of the Plains of Death.
He didn't run into any high-level demonic beasts, but the energy he accumulated from killing 4th and 5th level demonic beasts helped him reach the 37th level.
"Sigh!
At this rate, when will I ever reach the 40th level? "
Li Mo sat on a boulder and chewed on his rations, wondering how he could reach the 40th level before the martial competition.
Li Mo spread out the map Han Tianyu gave him and set his next destination in red.
"Thousand Bone Cave!
This place isn't far from the outer region and the level of the demonic beasts there isn't that high.
Why don't I take a look? "
Li Mo was hesitant about his decision.
But if he didn't take this risk, he wouldn't have any hope of accomplishing his goal.
"Humph!
Have I, Li Mo, ever not taken a risk?
Every time I didn't come out on top!
I hope this time won't be an exception. "
Heartless, Li Mo no longer hesitated. He planned his route and once again set out on his adventure.
…
As the sky darkened, Li Mo finally arrived at the Thousand Bone Cave.
He stood on a protruding hillside and found the pitch-black entrance to the Thousand Bone Cave.
The Plains of Death didn't have any mountains or rivers, so the Thousand Bone Cave was a slanted entrance leading underground. Han Tianyu didn't mark how deep it was on the map.
"What kind of cave is this?
It's more like a well! "
Lighting a torch, Li Mo muttered to himself as he cautiously walked down the tunnel.
Under the illumination of the torch, the situation in the passageway was clear at a glance.
There were no signs of human activity and the ground was exceptionally soft. Every time Li Mo stepped on it, a pungent stench filled the air.
"There are quite a few demons here!
Their droppings cover the entire path. It seems I picked the right place.
I just don't know what their levels are! "
Li Mo walked deeper into the cave.
Two hours passed and Li Mo had no idea how deep he was. But he was most likely at the bottom of the Thousand Bone Cave.
This was because what he was stepping on was no longer the excrement of demonic beasts, but the bones of both humans and demonic beasts.
Li Mo's hair stood on end. He finally knew where the Thousand Bone Cave got its name!
Zhi zhi …
Hu …
Just as Li Mo was carefully observing his surroundings, a shout came from above.
A black shadow fell from the sky and Li Mo could smell blood in the air.
Swish …
Li Mo drew the Dragonscale Scarlet Sword and slashed at the shadow with his keen senses.
Thump!
The sound of metal striking metal echoed. The shadow fell to the ground but wasn't injured.
After a few flaps on the ground, it flapped its wings and flew into the darkness!
But this short time was enough for Li Mo to recognize its species.
"Shit!
It's a blood bat! "
Cursing inwardly, Li Mo went back the way he came!
He remembered from Han Tianyu's book that blood bats were fourth level demon beasts.
They fed on the blood of all living things and were as tough as steel. Only the roots of their wings were their weakest point.
Moreover, their fangs were poisonous. If they bit you, you'd be done for.
The blood bats' level wasn't high, but they were pack type demon beasts. This was why Li Mo was in such a panic.
Hu …
Li Mo didn't get far when he felt a commotion behind him.
Looking back, he was scared to death to see a swarm of blood bats flying at him!
"F * ck!"
Li Mo couldn't help but curse. He kept running as fast as he could while waving the torch in his hand.
These blood bats lived in dark caves all year round and were naturally afraid of fire.
Li Mo could only pray that the torch would last him long enough to get out of this cave.
Li Mo's guess was right and he successfully used the torch to disperse the blood bats.
However, there were exceptions to everything. Suddenly, a few larger bats flew out from the group of bats that had not been able to kill them.
They were deep red, and what made Li Mo crumble was that they weren't afraid of fire.
"Shit!"
Seeing the bats about to extinguish the fire, Li Mo turned pale with fright.
He wanted to take a few more torches from his storage belt, but it was too late.
Hu …
The last bit of fire was extinguished by the blood bats' wings. His surroundings were plunged into darkness and Li Mo's mood hit rock bottom!