Bao Zheng looked to be in his late teens, the same age as Li Mo.
But sensing Bao Zheng's cultivation, he was in the 8th stage of the Body Tempering Stage.
An eighteen-year-old at the 8th stage of the Body Tempering Stage was considered quite talented.
His cultivation was a stage higher than Li Mo's, but in terms of battle prowess, Bao Zheng was lacking.
"From now on, Li Mo will be your guard."
Bao Zheng spoke without even asking for Li Mo's permission.
It was as if having Li Mo as Bao Zheng's guard was a heavenly favor, one that Li Mo couldn't refuse.
"Yes!"
Bao Zheng didn't dare say no to his own father.
Therefore, Bao Zheng also bowed in response.
Only Li Mo stood in silence, dissatisfied with Bao Zheng's overbearing attitude.
Lan Shao saw Li Mo not moving for a long time and thought Li Mo was too happy.
So Lan Shao grinned.
"Silly kid, what are you standing there for? Hurry up and thank the tribe leader for his kindness!"
"F * ck me!"
Li Mo roared in his heart. Li Mo wanted to curse out loud.
But facing the grand Shadow Leopard Tribe's tribe leader, Bao Zheng was at the peak of the Spirit Drawing Stage.
Reason told Li Mo he couldn't.
Then Li Mo bowed unwillingly.
"Thank you, tribe leader!"
"Go. Go report to Zheng 'er tomorrow."
Bao Zheng waved at Li Mo, not even bothering to look at him.
Li Mo didn't want to be snubbed and walked to the hunting team's circle.
Just like before, Li Mo walked very slowly this time.
But Li Mo's steps were steady and Wei Ming didn't notice anything.
In everyone's eyes, this was how a strong person should walk, full of vigor!
"This year's first warrior is Li Mo. Does anyone have any objections?"
Once Li Mo sat, Leopard Yi stood up, his voice echoing with spiritual qi.
"No objections!"
"Last year's first warrior, Wei Ming, was defeated by Li Mo. We have no objections to Li Mo being the first warrior!"
"…"
The tribe's people spoke one after another. The Shadow Leopard Tribe revered martial prowess.
Li Mo won everyone's respect with his martial prowess, so they all acknowledged him as the tribe's strongest warrior.
However, there were only a few groups that remained silent. They were the groups formed by Wei Ming's hunting team.
Everyone in the hunting group lowered their heads, looking at the wine in their hands and the meat roasting on the fire. They had no appetite at all.
In the past years, Wei Ming had always been the best warrior in the tribe. Therefore, every member of Wei Ming's hunting team was very proud of him.
But this time, the glory of the past had disappeared in an instant, and it was taken away by a young man who had never shown himself in the tribe before, and had no fame or prestige at all.
Wei Ming's face was filled with hatred. For many years, Wei Ming had occupied the position of the tribe's number one warrior. Every year, he would receive half a Body Tempering Pill.
This time, Wei Ming was confident that if he could obtain another half of a Body Tempering Pill, he would be able to enter the Spirit Drawing Realm.
So Li Mo not only won Wei Ming's title as the strongest warrior, but also Wei Ming's chance to enter the Spirit Guide Realm. How could Wei Ming not hate this?
"Ha-ha, no one wants to challenge Li Mo.
Then our Shadow Leopard Tribe's strongest warrior will be Li Mo!
Wei Ming is the second strongest warrior! "Bao Yi laughed and said.
"Li Mo!
Li Mo!
Li Mo … "
Over a thousand people shouted Li Mo's name in unison, their voices shaking the earth and the mountains.
Li Mo's hunting party's tribesmen raised Li Mo in the air to celebrate the hunting party's glorious achievement.
Li Mo came from their hunting team, and the tribe's number one warrior appeared in their team. Everyone's faces were shining.
But the weakened Li Mo was having a hard time. He was almost falling apart from the beatings, but in his weakened state, he didn't have the ability to break free from everyone's hands.
"This kid."
Mose chuckled at Li Mo and took a big gulp of wine.
Although Mo Sang didn't win the title of the strongest warrior, he was just as happy that Li Mo did.
There were still many warriors competing, but how could their battles compare to Li Mo's?
It was just for fun. In the end, the tribe's men, women, and children danced under the influence of alcohol. Everyone held hands and jumped around the fire, their faces brimming with smiles.
Only late at night did they disperse.
Li Mo was called by third elder Lan Shao. Lan Shao gave him the first warrior's reward, the half a Body Tempering Pill, and urged him to meet second young master Bao Zheng tomorrow.
When Li Mo returned to the thatched hut, he found everyone still awake.
Clearly, they were waiting for Li Mo to fall asleep.
Li Mo's three battles made him famous, so they looked at Li Mo with even more reverence.
Li Mo ignored them and found a place with a lot of grass to lay the beast skin clothes on.
Then Li Mo hugged his balls and fell asleep.
Early the next morning, Mose was worried Li Mo would be late so he personally came to Li Mo's room to wake him up.
Knowing Li Mo didn't know where Bao Zheng lived, Mo Sang took Li Mo to report to him.
With Bao Zheng's status, he lived in the best area in the tribe's center, in a house made of beast skin.
There were two guards standing guard outside the house, each with a spear in their hands.
This spear was much better than the rusty spearhead of the hunting team. The entire spear, from the spearhead to the spear shaft, was made of iron.
Moreover, there wasn't a trace of rust on it, and the sharp spearhead gleamed coldly.
"Please inform that Mo Sang and Li Mo seek an audience with second young master."
Mo Sang spoke politely to the two guards, even if they were only in the 7th stage of Body Tempering Stage.
But they were Bao Zheng's guards, so Mo Sang had to be polite.
"Alright."
One of the guards looked at Li Mo, recognizing him as the tribe's first warrior this year.
The guard nodded and entered the house.
"Let them in."
Bao Zheng's voice came not long after.
The guard came out and gestured for Mose and Li Mo to enter.
"Please come in."
"Many thanks."
Mo Sang cupped his fists and led Li Mo inside.
Who knew how many times better this house was than Li Mo's.
The furnishings were endless, with tables and chairs made of stone, and the bed covered in a thick layer of beast skin.
Li Mo even saw a bookshelf here.
Of course, the shelves were filled with bamboo slips, not paper books.
This made Li Mo's eyes light up. Because the hut they lived in had nothing at all.
The only thing that could be considered as furniture was the thatch. When the thatch was spread on the ground and a piece of clothing was placed on it, it could barely be considered as a bed.