diff --git a/metagpt/llm.py b/metagpt/llm.py
index 93cbcaaf6..4772d2e6e 100644
--- a/metagpt/llm.py
+++ b/metagpt/llm.py
@@ -41,6 +41,6 @@ async def ai_func(prompt):
 
 class LLMFactory:
     @staticmethod
-    async def new_llm() -> object:
+    def new_llm() -> object:
         llm = OpenAI_LLM() if CONFIG.LLM_TYPE == LLMType.OPENAI.value else MetaGPT_LLM()
         return llm