Li Mo rode to Liuli City's gates, looked back in the guild's direction, then galloped away.
His first stop was the familiar Misty Woods. Although the number of demon beasts there couldn't compare to the Plains of Death, it was much safer than the Plains of Death that stretched as far as the eye could see.
Moreover, he really missed the Great Diamond Ape Sage. It had been a few months since they'd parted. He really wanted to know how strong the Great Diamond Ape Sage had become.
After a day and a night, Li Mo arrived at the entrance of Misty Woods the next morning.
The place was still heavily guarded, with two teams of armed soldiers standing on either side of the entrance.
Ever since Liuli City was annexed by Leaffall City, the number of students from other guilds had increased.
Li Mo's lips curved in a smile at the sight of the students from other guilds going in and out of Misty Woods.
"Hey!
Aren't you the student from Leaffall City? "
A soldier walked to Li Mo at this time.
Li Mo recognized this person. It was the soldier in charge of guarding this place.
"Ha-ha … long time no see, bro!"
"Ha-ha … it really is you!
Who would've thought you'd be the champion of the kingdom's martial competition.
Moreover, your guild actually swallowed up Veluriyam City! How delightful! "
Li Mo smiled awkwardly. He didn't think even the guard of Misty Woods knew of this.
"Ha-ha … it's just luck, not worth mentioning!"
"Little brother, you're too modest. Why are you still going to the Misty Woods for the trial?
Are you alone? "
"Yes, I came alone this time."
"Ha-ha … as expected of the champion of the martial competition. You're the first student I've ever seen to come alone!
But ever since your guild annexed Liuli City, the number of students from other guilds has been increasing. Be careful when you go in! "
"Eh?"
Li Mo was puzzled, not understanding what the soldier meant.
"Ha-ha … little brother, I won't waste any more of your time."
With that, the soldier returned to the entrance of the forest, giving Li Mo a meaningful look before leaving.
"Eh?
What did he mean by that?
Why did he tell me to be careful when he mentioned people from other guilds?
Could it be that someone here wants to harm me? "
Li Mo mulled it over, but it didn't stop him from entering the Misty Woods.
…
When Li Mo entered the Misty Forest's outskirts, it was a stark contrast to the silence of the last two times he came.
Some people with strength above Level 10 were chasing some Level 1 and Level 2 Demon Beasts.
There were also some players who were led by their guild mentors to the outer regions of the forest.
Li Mo's lonesome set him apart from the rest.
"Eh?
Did this person come here to train himself?
You're overestimating yourself! "
"Haha … you see, he's only at level 30, yet he's pretending to be unfathomable.
Daring to come to the Confounding Fog Forest alone to train, he really doesn't know life from death!
Let's see what he can do if he encounters some powerful demonic beasts later. "
"Yeah, I really don't know if he's arrogant or ignorant."
With the Concealing Heart Jade's help, Li Mo hid his true power.
He didn't pay too much attention to these people's discussions. Instead, he headed straight for the edge of the forest.
Li Mo didn't want to waste his precious time on these people.
"Hey!
Kid, which guild are you from? "
A deep voice came from behind Li Mo.
Li Mo stopped and turned his head to see a middle-aged man in his thirties with a large waist and several youths behind him.
The youths were around level 30, while Li Mo couldn't see through the middle-aged man's level. He had to be their mentor.
But Li Mo wasn't the least bit flustered. He reckoned this person was in the 52nd or 53rd level at most. If he wanted to cause trouble, Li Mo was confident he could put up a fight.
"Oh, I'm from Leaffall Town's guild. What business do you have?"
"Leaffall Town's guild?
The one that annexed Veluriyam City's guild? "
Hearing Li Mo's words, the man's face lit up with excitement.
"That's right. Don't tell me there's a second Leaffall Town's guild in the empire?"
"Ha-ha … kid, you can wear out iron shoes in fruitless search, only to find it by chance.
Our Deep Ink City's guild was looking for your people. Who'd have thought I'd run into you here today. "
The man's eyes darted left and right, as if trying to figure out if Li Mo came alone.
"Oh!
Deep Ink City's guild, I've heard of it.
I heard Qian Peng and your leader are quite ordinary!
What, are you here to avenge Qian Peng? "
"Humph!
Kid, you're right. Leader Qian and our leader are sworn brothers.
How can we sit back and do nothing when he dies at your hands? "
"What a joke! That Qian Peng colluded with his older brother to bully others. He took bribes and broke the law. He only has himself to blame. What does it have to do with our Guild?
Moreover, His Majesty sentenced him to death. Aren't you afraid the empire will punish you if you come looking for trouble with our guild? "
Li Mo wasn't the slightest bit flustered despite knowing the man's intentions. On the contrary, he spoke with a mocking tone.
"Humph, if not for that Li Mo from your guild, would Leader Qian be in such a state?
Your guild won't be able to get away with this matter.
If you died in the Misty Forest, who would suspect our guild?
Kid, since you've met me today, accept your fate! "
Li Mo sneered in his heart. He never expected his reputation to be so great.
This Deep Ink City's guild was pushing Qian Peng's death on him. But this man clearly didn't know he was Li Mo.
At the same time, Li Mo recalled the soldier's warning when he entered the forest. He couldn't help but feel grateful.
"Ha-ha … I didn't expect you to be the same as Veluriyam City's people, bullying others with your numbers.
Don't you feel ashamed of having so many of you against me? "
"Kid, don't worry. As a teacher of Deep Ink City's guild, I won't bully you with numbers.
My students are more than enough to deal with you. "
As he spoke, the burly man signaled the students behind him with his eyes. A youth with the strength of a level 33 immediately walked out from the crowd!
"Kid, I'm quick. You won't feel any pain!"
After the young man finished speaking, he even licked the corner of his mouth.
His eyes flashed with bloodlust!