Li Mo stayed in the guild for another seven days. Apart from spending time with Ye Fan and the rest, he spent time walking and chatting with Zi Lingwei.
Li Mo also refined the Flaming Demon Bear's demon core in his storage belt, increasing his power by a lot. He wasn't far from the 72 level now!
Ever since Zhang Yan lost to Li Mo, he kept a low profile. He didn't dare stir up any more trouble and delivered his equipment and a thousand gold coins to Li Mo as promised.
Li Mo took it all. He was never lenient with people like Zhang Yan.
With Zhang Yan's purple armor and the three he got from the hunting mission, he had four for Ye Fan and the rest. He was never stingy with his friends!
Calculating the time, Li Mo felt it was time to leave!
One day, Li Mo called Ye Fan and the rest to his dorm.
"Little Mo, what's the rush?"
Ye Fan, Han Zhe, and Lan Xin were all confused. Only Zi Lingwei knew what was going on, standing at the side with a lonely expression.
"Uh … I might have to leave tomorrow."
Li Mo said in a dejected tone.
"What?
You're leaving again?
Don't you want to stay in the guild? "
"Yeah!
Li Mo, our current strength is all thanks to Chief and the teachers' training.
You can't be so ungrateful! "
"Brother Li Mo, where are you going?"
Li Mo shook his head with a bitter smile at his friends' confusion.
"Li Mo has been with us for so long. He's not that kind of person.
He just has some private matters to attend to and has to leave for a while. Don't be so suspicious. "
Not waiting for Li Mo to speak, Zi Lingwei rushed to his rescue.
"Private matters?
Li Mo, what's bothering you? Tell us and we'll help you! "
"No … this isn't something that can be solved with numbers.
I appreciate your kind intentions. Rest assured and train well in the Guild. It won't be long before I return. "
Ye Fan's words warmed Li Mo's heart, but this wasn't something they could help with.
"But you're alone …"
"No buts. Don't you know Li Mo's power?
Since he was so cautious, nothing would happen to him. Today was Instructor Land Rover's class.
If we don't want to be punished, we'd better leave quickly! "
Ye Fan still wanted to say something but was interrupted by Zi Lingwei.
"Alright!
Li Mo, bon voyage!
We'll wait for your return! "
Ye Fan said in a low voice. He turned around and left in a low mood.
"Take care!"
Han Zhe patted Li Mo's shoulder and left.
"Brother Li Mo, we are waiting for you!
The next time you come back, I will definitely catch up to your level! "
Lan Xin squeezed out a smile, but her eyes were already moist.
When the three left, Zi Lingwei suddenly leaned in front of Li Mo and gave him a peck on the cheek. Then she ran out of the room with the bashfulness of a young girl!
The only one left was Li Mo.
"Hehe … Master, I've seen everything now!"
Ao Ying's voice rang in Li Mo's mind, startling him.
"Don't talk nonsense, I …"
"Ha-ha … don't explain. I see this Zi Lingwei is pretty good.
You're lucky that Liuyan and Zi Lingwei are both so understanding! "
"You damned girl, I don't have time to talk about this.
If I don't completely restore Liu Yan this time, I will not stop! "
Li Mo ignored Ao Ying and went to Han Tianyu's residence.
After Han Tianyu's repeated warnings, Li Mo left the guild and went to his first destination, Fallen Leaf City.
Fallen Leaf City wasn't far from Liuli City, and Li Mo didn't ride a horse. Four hours later, he arrived.
Lan Jingyuan didn't change much, just the same as before. He was overjoyed to see Li Mo suddenly appear before him.
"Little bastard, where have you been all this time?
I sent so many people to find out your whereabouts, but to no avail. You've grown big, haven't you? "
"Ha-ha … grandpa, don't be so angry. I'm just fine!"
"Eh?
Stinky brat, your level? "
Li Mo didn't use the Concealing Heart Jade to hide his strength, so Lan Jingyuan saw through it.
Li Mo told Lan Jingyuan about his strength and his plans for the future.
Li Mo didn't want to hide too much from this grandfatherly old man.
"Ah!
Y-you're already at the 71 level!
I don't know how you did it, but you must've experienced something unimaginable!
But with your current strength, it won't be so easy for you to level up again! "
Lan Jingyuan was shocked, but didn't ask what Li Mo had experienced. He was only worried about the future.
After all, the amount of energy needed to go from 70 to 80 levels was astronomical.
Even if Li Mo hunted demon beasts non-stop, he'd still need a few years to get there.
"Grandpa, no matter how hard it gets, I will persevere."
"Ha-ha … I know your temperament, but perseverance isn't enough.
I heard what you and Wang Zixuan said. The number of demon beasts in the Misty Woods and the Plains of Death, especially the high level ones, is plummeting.
If you stay in Tianfeng Empire, I'm afraid you won't be able to reach the 80 level in a short time! "
Li Mo's heart skipped a beat. Lan Jingyuan's words had a hidden meaning.
"Grandpa!
You're saying … "
"Ha-ha … a man's ambition is to travel far and wide. You've been confined to Tianfeng Empire ever since you came to this world.
Do you want to see the outside world? "
"Ah!
The outside world? "
Ever since Li Mo came to this world, he'd been thinking of a way to revive Liu Yan and Ao Ying. He'd been cultivating like crazy.
He'd never even considered it!
"Ten thousand li from Tianfeng Empire, there is a country called Demon Sealing Ancient Country.
It may not have participated in the wars of other empires, but no one has ever dared to invade it. Be it the number or level of martial artists there, the other empires can't compare.
It's also said that the demon beasts in the Demon Sealing Ancient Country are plentiful. I believe if you go there, reaching the 80 level in a short time won't be a problem! "
"Oh!
There's actually such a place?
But with such good cultivation resources, I'm afraid martial artists from all empires would flock there! "
"Not necessarily. Demon Sealing Ancient Country has always been a mysterious and closed off country, never allowing outsiders to enter.
That's why not many know of its existence, unless it's the royalty of other empires. Not even the nobles know of it. "
"Ah!
If outsiders aren't allowed to enter, then wouldn't it be a waste for me to go? "
Li Mo's spark of hope was dashed.
"Ha-ha … look at you, kid!
When I was young, I loved to travel. I was fortunate enough to meet a member of Demon Sealing Ancient Country's royalty.
We were like-minded and got along quite well. Before he left, he gave me a token that allowed me to freely enter his country.
If you want to go, I'll give you the token! "
"Thank you, grandpa. Of course I'll go!"
Li Mo was so excited he didn't know what to say.
"Ha-ha … take it, kid!
But after you go, help me look for this old friend of mine.
I haven't seen him in decades. Tell him how much I miss him!
If it weren't for the guild, I would've gone with you. "
"Don't worry, grandpa. I will definitely help you find him!"
Li Mo took Lan Jingyuan's token. Looking at the Demon Sealing Ancient Kingdom's golden token, Li Mo gave Lan Jingyuan a grateful look.
"Thank you!"