"Hey!
Friend, are you alone? "
A tall and handsome youth walked over to Li Mo.
Li Mo saw he was only level 48. He didn't know his intentions, but he didn't seem to have any bad intentions.
So he smiled in response.
"Yes, what's the matter?"
The young man sat next to Li Mo without the least bit of politeness and took out two bottles of wine from his storage belt, giving one to Li Mo.
"I am Zhou You from New Joy City. How should I address you, friend?"
Li Mo took the bottle and spoke softly.
"Li Mo!"
Zhou You shot to his feet and sized Li Mo up in shock.
He couldn't help but be suspicious of his 45 level power!
"Y-you're the champion of the kingdom's martial competition, the Li Mo from Fallen Leaves City?"
"En, yes."
Li Mo didn't expect such a reaction when he said his name.
"Ha-ha … wonderful. I've heard of your name for a long time.
You fought against all the heroes in the kingdom's martial competition and became the champion despite being looked down on. Our guild's members look up to you as their idol.
I've been looking for a chance to make friends with you. Who would've thought I'd run into you here? Nice to meet you! "
"What name? I was just lucky. You're too polite!"
Seeing how respectful he was, Li Mo stood up to greet him.
This was the first time Li Mo was treated with such respect since he came to this world. It left him feeling awkward and out of sorts.
"Li Mo, don't be modest.
I didn't go to the martial competition to watch you.
But I heard you were only level 40 at the time. How can you call that luck when you defeated so many stronger opponents? "
"Ha-ha … that's all in the past. Don't bring it up.
What business do you have with me?
Don't tell me it's a long night and you're not in the mood to sleep. You need someone to chat with? "
Li Mo shook the bottle in his hand, changing the subject.
Zhou You scratched his head and smiled embarrassedly.
"It's like this. I have a few friends over there.
The reason why I came here is to invite you to join my team to hunt demon beasts. "
"Forming a team to hunt demonic beasts, I …"
Li Mo had never worked with anyone other than Zi Lingwei when hunting demon beasts. Moreover, he was in urgent need of improving his strength. He was about to refuse, but Zhou You cut him off.
"Li Mo, don't be in such a hurry to refuse.
I know that with your strength, you don't need to team up with us.
However, your energy is limited. How many Demonic Beasts can you kill in a day?
However, teaming up with us is different. Including you, we now have five people.
Besieging a Demonic Beast is still very efficient. Moreover, everyone won't consume too much energy. On average, the number of Demonic Beasts you can kill in a day is definitely more than the number of Demonic Beasts you can kill alone. Why don't you think about it? "
Zhou You originally came here with his two companions to hunt demon beasts. However, due to the small number of them, it was difficult for them to hunt some high-level demon beasts, so he thought of this method.
On the edge of the Plains of Death, he started looking for solo trainers to join his team. Before Li Mo, Zhou You had already invited one.
Li Mo was the second. After learning of Li Mo's identity, Zhou You was more than willing to give up. Having a strong teammate was crucial to the team.
Listening to Zhou You's advice, Li Mo's mind began to turn. He was interested in his suggestion.
After all, being alone was a bit lonely. And if he ran into a high-level demon beast, it would be more dangerous.
He might as well accept Zhou You's invitation. If he couldn't kill as efficiently as he did, then he'd have to think twice.
Moreover, Zhou You didn't look down on him because of his 45 level power. Li Mo couldn't help but have a good impression of him. After all, most people nowadays were too practical.
"I can join, but I want to know how you split the energy and loot after killing a demon beast.
You should know that the demon beast's energy can only be obtained by killing it! "
Seeing Li Mo agree, Zhou You's face lit up with joy.
"We're very fair when it comes to the distribution of energy and loot.
Everyone will take turns killing the demon beast and the loot will be split equally.
If we can't distribute it equally, we'll exchange it for gold coins of equal value and distribute it to everyone.
"Oh!
So that's how it is!
Alright then, I'll promise you first.
However, I have to say the ugly words first. If our team's speed of killing Demon Beasts is not as efficient as mine alone, I will withdraw from your team at any time. "
Li Mo had no choice but to voice out his misgivings.
He was in dire need of energy to raise his level. He didn't have the time to play around with Zhou You and the rest.
"Alright!
Don't worry, I guarantee you won't leave the team.
How about we go meet the others? "
Zhou You's solemn promise had Li Mo looking forward to it.
After all, this was his first time teaming up with someone else.
…
Under Zhou You's lead, Li Mo followed a hundred meters away.
There was a woman and two men chatting around the campfire. When they saw the man and woman walking around, they stood up.
"Oh!
Bro, is this our new partner? "
The one who spoke had a face similar to Zhou You's, just a bit more immature.
As for the girl who stood up with him, she had the face of an angel.
She had big eyes and a small mouth, which were exquisitely carved on her oval face. Coupled with her neat short hair, she gave off a refined feeling.
She didn't lose to Zi Lingwei in the slightest.
The girl smiled and nodded, showing two charming dimples as a greeting to Li Mo.
"Yes, he is our new partner.
He's also your idol!
He is the champion of the kingdom's martial competition, Li Mo! "
Zhou You's words left the man and woman dumbstruck.
"Bro!
Really?
He is Li Mo?
I'm not dreaming, am I? "
The young man exclaimed in disbelief.
"Nonsense! Do you think I'd lie to you?
Li Mo, let me introduce you. This is my younger brother, Zhou Li, a level 45 assassin!
This is our guild's junior sister, Qing 'er, a level 43 Warlock!
She had always regarded him as her idol.
That's a companion we just met. His name is … "
Zhou You introduced the man and woman to Li Mo, then pointed to the man sitting by the fire.
However, just as he was about to introduce himself, the man stood up and interrupted him.
"I am Yin Feng, a level 49 assassin.
I hope the champion of the martial competition will take care of me! "
Yin Feng cupped his hands before Li Mo.
His tone was full of disdain, but Li Mo didn't take it to heart. He cupped his hands with a smile as a greeting.
Zhou You caught the sarcasm in Yin Feng's words and stepped in between the two to avoid any awkwardness.
"Ha-ha … now that we know each other, we will be partners in battle from now on.
Come!
Why don't we have a drink to celebrate our meeting? "
After saying that, he took out a few bottles of wine from his Storage Belt and distributed them to everyone.
"Humph, come champion. Welcome to our team!"
Yin Feng took Zhou You's bottle and took a sip. He gave Li Mo a sidelong glance and sat by the fire in silence.