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The next day was Saturday and most esports enthusiasts were still sleeping in. However, the video editing team of "TLD Times," which was the most popular video editing team for "TLD: Legendary Land," had already diligently updated their content on time.

 

This section specifically recorded the top ten exciting plays and quotes of the week by streamers. The team had quickly included Lin Ao's recent Little Red Riding Hood play as the top one.

 

       [E-sports high-energy machine: Top ten wonderful operations of the anchor this week]

 

       Top 1: 【@Lion180 Little Red Riding Hood 1v5 steals the boss, a magnificent massacre!】"

 

In the game footage, Lin Ao controlled Little Red Riding Hood and boldly charged into the boss pit, while his teammates frantically signaled on the mini-map – Are you crazy? You're going 1v5 without waiting for us to group up?

 

However, with a perfect combo of skills, Lin Ao stunned all five enemies with high damage, leaving the squishy ones with almost half of their health gone. After the stun wore off, the enemies attempted to retaliate, but Lin Ao's exceptional positioning allowed him to dodge their attacks, and he finished them off one by one.

 

After killing three enemies, Lin Ao was eventually killed, but he had purchased the Resurrection Talisman and quickly revived himself. He then used the Refresh Talisman to reset his ultimate cooldown, chased down the escaping enemies, and took care of the remaining two.

 

Penta Kill!

 

Afterward, Lin Ao took his adorable Little Red Riding Hood back to the boss pit to team up with his teammates, but the opponents surrendered directly.

 

       [With the Resurrection Talisman and Refresh Talisman, this Little Red Riding Hood is unstoppable.]

 

       [Brothers, let's be realistic. That's Lin Ao's Little Red Riding Hood. Not everyone can play like him.]

 

       [Charging in recklessly – the enemy disappears. I charge in – I'm dead.]

 

       [Love this streamer! Which platform is he from? I want to be his fan!]

 

       [Let me advise you not to fall in love too soon. This streamer is toxic. Check out the latest episode of 'BB Machine in the World of Esports,' and you'll understand.]

 

       BB Machine: Top Ten Streamer Quotes of the Week.

 

       “Top 1: Commenting on the broadcasted match (taunting).”

 

       [Lion180: Are these two teams, Meituan and Ele.me (food delivery platforms)? At the end of the year, they're competing to see who can deliver better?]

 

       “Top 2: Lin Ao killed the enemies under their tower, and they were cursing Lin Ao's entire family. Then Lin Ao tower-dived and killed them.”

 

       [Lion180: Baidu has nothing on you, but Sogou definitely has. You're really good at hiding, but unfortunately, the tower dad doesn't acknowledge a child like you]

 

       "Top 3: Lin Ao mocked the feud between Thunder and Wei Feng teams."

 

       "Top 4..."

 

       "Top 5..."

 

In the top ten BB Machine moments, Lin Ao occupied the first five places.

 

       [We've been entertained, and our BB Machine has been monopolized by the good boy again.]

 

       [Lion180, he has at least one moment in each top play, and he dominates the top five quotes in BB Machine. Fans, beware when praising him, as he may not be easy to handle without some mental resilience.]

 

New fans who were considering becoming his fans found the barrage too exaggerated, but they soon realized that it wasn't an overstatement.

 

Lin Ao's sharp comments (taunting) easily provoked the discontent of fans from other teams. Since there were many viewers of "TLD Times," each time Lin Ao's commentary on the match was included in the video, fans of the opposing teams would flock.

 

       [This stinky anchor is still alive? ]

 

       [He's an anchor who's never been on a stage, fans are just bragging about it, but you actually put his operations first? ]

 

       [It is said that he is very good at pecking at each other? If you are good enough, go play professionally? ]

 

       [His dog-legged fan brags all day long that he has been invited by the team, but he just doesn't want to go. Didn’t receive an invitation at all?]

 

       [Maybe I received it, but I dare not fight. If I go to the arena, I will be beaten all over the floor, and I will lose face.]

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Lin Ao's bold and spicy commentary not only drew the attention of fans, but it also attracted negative comments from fans of other teams. Nonetheless, the video was well-received and created quite a buzz in the community.

 

As the chat flooded with reactions and discussions, Lin Ao's name became a hot topic, and people's interest in him grew rapidly. Among them was Lu Lian, who found himself intrigued by this all-rounder streamer.

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Lin Ao has many "black fans" (critics), but his supporters have experienced Lin Ao's witty sayings and are battle-hardened with deep understanding his style of banter and being able to respond to it with ease. They are adept at mocking others and can handle two opponents at once.

 

There's a popular saying among Lin Ao's fans, "Even if you're not around, we'll live to be a hundred."

 

       [have evolved and now admit that we received an invitation.]

 

It seems that Lin Ao's fans are often referred to as "black fans" due to their sharp and witty responses to criticism and their ability to handle any situation.

 

The video mentioned in the text created a heated debate in the chat between Lin Ao's fans and his critics. Lin Ao’s fans and critics started a heated exchange, full of arguments. The video production team was pleased to see such high viewership and high traffic engagement.

 

It was twelve o'clock at noon, and the person in the center of the storm was catching up on sleep.

 

The ringing of the phone sounded urgently in the bedroom, making disturbing noises incessantly.

 

After a while, a slender, fair arm emerged from the blanket and reached out to the noise-making object. Without hesitation, it was silenced.

 

Not long after, the phone rang again.

 

Silenced, rang again, silenced, rang again, and this repeated several times until the blanket was suddenly yanked away by that slender arm. A sleepy face was revealed, and the static electricity made Lin Ao's hair stand up. Of course, being disturbed from a peaceful sleep, he was now in a fiery mood, looking like an angry lion.

 

Due to being confined under the blanket just moments ago, Lin Ao's cheeks were tinged with a faint blush, which looked very appealing.

 

Lin Ao hadn't fully woken up, his eyes half-closed, and a tuft of messy hair floated above his head. Being awakened like this, he really wanted to curse, but extreme drowsiness only allowed him to utter a weak "Hello? It's so early in the morning, why are you bothering me so early?"

 

The person on the other side was momentarily speechless by his reaction, and after a pause for a few seconds, he cautiously started explaining. "It's 12 o'clock at noon."

 

Lin Ao's consciousness was fuzzy, he didn't have the desire and energy to talk back. He just lay back on the bed in a daze, continued to close his eyes, as if he was planning to go back to sleep.

 

Just when the person on the other end of the phone thought he was going to fall asleep, he squeezed out a sleepy voice from his throat and asked, "What's the matter? If you just want to wake me up for breakfast, forget it, I won't die of hunger."

 

Lin Ao, still not fully awake, squinted his eyes and sighed, "If it's not urgent, I'll go back to sleep."

 

Lin Ao's speech was vague, and the person on the other end of the phone couldn't hear clearly. He only knew that Lin Ao was about to hang up, so he hurriedly shouted, "Don't hang up! I have something to talk to you!"

 

Startled by the excitement in the caller's voice, Lin Ao instantly opened his eyes, looking much more awake than before. He pushed aside the blanket, and his feet were already in his slippers, as he asked with concern, "Is something wrong? Where are you right now?"

 

The person on the phone was called "Glasses," Lin Ao's neighbor, who currently worked as a live streamer. He had once helped Lin Ao when he faced difficulties, and it was Glasses who guided Lin Ao into the world of live streaming. Even when big platforms tried to poach Lin Ao with high offers after he became popular, he never accepted.

 

Hearing Lin Ao's concerned tone, Glasses felt a warm feeling in his heart. Lin Ao might have a harsh mouth and a sharp tongue, but deep down, he was a good person.

 

Glasses explained, "No, it's not about me. It's just that after your operation in the live stream last night, the manager of that team we previously talked about has come to me again. They want to negotiate the conditions with you once more. Are you really not considering going professional?"

 

Lin Ao realized it wasn't about Glasses having trouble and felt relieved. He replied in a groggy voice, "I'm not interested."

 

"Have you even listened to the new conditions they're offering?" Glasses asked.

 

Lin Ao rubbed his messy hair, still half-asleep, and responded with a lack of enthusiasm, "Can I still trash-talk people in professional matches?"

 

Glasses sighed, "No, it's not allowed. Professional players need to maintain their image and set a good example for the gaming community."

 

Lin Ao decisively said, "Then forget it."

 

Glasses:"???"

 

Glasses was puzzled, "Why? Isn't playing professionally better? You'd be well-paid and famous, maybe even win championships and have an even more glamorous career." Glasses was unable to understand Lin Ao's logic. Playing professionally would offer him fame, money, and a lot of benefits. If he joined a prominent esports team like "wizard," he would enjoy considerable success and become even more famous. Furthermore, if he won championships, his glory would be immeasurable.

 

"You can't scold idiots as much as you want, and half the fun of playing this game would be gone, you know?" Lin Ao explained.

 

Glasses:"???"

 

"But..." Glasses hesitated, "This team is offering you a lot. Shouldn't you at least listen to their new offer?"

 

Lin Ao rubbed his messy hair, squinted his eyes, and said impatiently, "What else is there? It's okay, I'll continue to sleep."

 

The glasses didn't force him, but said, "Actually, there is another thing. A boss wants you to play games with you and is willing to pay a high price."

 

Before Lin Ao became a streamer, he used to take gaming commissions. However, his style was unorthodox, and he was costly. While most gamers played with their clients, complimenting and supporting them, Lin Ao did the opposite. He focused on enjoying himself and pulling off flashy moves, even if it meant sacrificing the client's performance. Every time he played with a client, he brought a lot of drama, and the client's gaming experience would often be disastrous. But Lin Ao would show off his skills and style, ensuring the game would be entertaining for his fans.

 

Once, a boss wanted to bring a girl, but he was afraid that he could not afford it, so he ordered three companions, including Lin Ao and the glasses who were still studying at the time. But the boss can't replenish troops, he rushes blindly when he shouldn't. He has no skills when he rushes, and he has to ask "???" How powerful you are."

 

The client was terrible in hitting minions and would blindly charge into fights, ultimately dying and blaming Lin Ao for not protecting him. Unable to bear it anymore, Lin Ao released the client and took over as the carry himself, slaughtering the enemies with his support hero.

 

The client's teammate, a girl, was impressed and praised Lin Ao for his skill. After that, Lin Ao switched back to support and continued the game. The original client was infuriated by the attention given by the girl and demanded that Lin Ao focus on him instead. In response, Lin Ao told him that he should be more self-sufficient and that the enemies were simply too easy to kill.

 

In the end, the client, being frustrated and unable to communicate properly due to the in-game language filter, said, "What? Just this? With this price? You don't even deserve it."

 

To which Lin Ao fiercely replied, "Even if you increased the price tenfold, I still deserve it! Don't bring a girl if you can't handle it. The enemies were so bad that I can't even bear to watch. You can't hit minions properly; it's like you're using a sieve. Your positioning is like that of a snake and a ghost.

 

       [Lin Ao: If you have the ability, fly by yourself, don't ask if the assistant to do it.]

 

       [Lin Ao: The worst thing here is you.]

 

The boss was so angry that he spiraled into the sky. He not only couldn't scold Lin Ao, but also because the words he scolded were not harmonious. He was always blocked, which made it difficult for him to scold Lin Ao smoothly.

 

Lin Ao made a report and sent the boss ten minutes of silence. After the game ended, Lin Ao also had a strong backbone and returned the money directly.

 

This is also the reason why Lin Ao doesn't like playing support. If it wasn't because he lacked money, he wouldn't take this order. In his eyes, no one is worthy to be his adversary, except for that person...

 

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"Such an important matter, why didn't you tell me earlier?" Lin Ao's sleepy voice carried a hint of complaint.

 

Glasses speechlessly replied, "In your heart, is this matter more important than your professional gaming career?"

 

The illogical reasoning from Lin Ao was driving Glasses crazy.

 

Glasses reprimanded, "You could earn more money being a streamer or a professional player. Why bother with this?"

 

Lin Ao, flicking the bangs that hung in front of his eyes, disdainfully said, "I'm not doing this gig just for money."

 

Glasses was curious, "Then why?"

 

"Ever since I cursed the idiotic boss so harshly last time, I haven't done any gigs. Since I have free time now, I thought I'd reminisce about my youth and the difficult times," Lin Ao replied.

 

Glasses couldn't help but grind his teeth and said, "Thank you. But you're eighteen, not eighty."

 

Lin Ao corrected him in an adult tone, "I'm turning nineteen in just over four months. Since I'm in a good mood today, I'll play with the boss."

 

"Alright, I'll inform the boss right away," Glasses chuckled. He remembered the last time Lin Ao fiercely berated the boss; it inadvertently propelled Lin Ao into the streamer circle, laying the foundation for his fanbase. He wondered if bringing the boss again would spark new excitement.

 

After ending the call, Lin Ao opened his computer. But then, his phone rang with a bank deposit notification. Lin Ao furrowed his brows as he counted several zeros, then typed a message to Glasses: "Is he trying to hire me for a whole year? I don't do long-term deals."

 

Lin Ao's decision not to engage in long-term gig commitments was mainly for the sake of his physical and mental well-being. After all, if the boss acted foolishly, he could endure it for a while, but not for a whole year.

 

Glasses replied, "No, he said this is the price for one session. Just give it a try."

 

Glasses wasn't entirely sure what "give it a try" meant. He even suspected the boss might be one of Lin Ao's hidden wealthy fans. Fearing rejection, the boss offered a price a hundred times higher than the market rate to make it hard for Lin Ao to refuse.

 

Lin Ao was also puzzled but didn't dwell on it too much. With his straightforward temperament, he didn't overthink things. He said, "Fine, since the boss is so generous, I'll give it a shot. It's on the house."

 

Glasses promptly relayed this to the boss.

 

With the conversation over, Lin Ao put his phone aside and ruffled his hair. As he lifted his head, a glaring live stream name caught his attention.

 

       [wizard: The Second Generation Is Even Stronger Than the First]

 

Lin Ao stared at the live stream name for a full two seconds, his lips pursing, and his hand gripping the mouse involuntarily.

 

In the next moment, he unhesitatingly refunded all the money.

 

Glasses was confused, "What's wrong?"

 

Lin Ao replied expressionlessly, "I don't have time to accompany the boss today."

 

Glasses asked, "What happened?"

 

Lin Ao typed back, "Doing something important."

 

The chubby-eyed guy felt uneasy; he cautiously refunded the money to the boss and apologized. He guessed that Lin Ao's important task probably had something to do with streaming. Thus, he cautiously entered the live stream room.

 

       [wizard: The Second Generation Is Even Stronger Than the First] was a lively live stream room.

 

       [Although the streamer's skills are decent, using wizard's signature hero doesn't automatically make you a wizard fan. Do you even understand the true meaning of being a wizard?]

 

       [I saw the push notification from this stream and got curious. Which idiotic streamer is playing this wizard legend from the ancient times?]

 

       [Honestly, aren't you being shameless? The wizard has already disappeared for so many years. Is it necessary to ride on his fame now?]

 

No matter how the barrage questioned him, the second-generation streamer ignored it and continued chatting with his fans. Until the inquiries became overwhelming and overwhelmed his fans' comments, he had no choice but to respond and maintain order.

 

"To all the new viewers, welcome to the live stream room. 'Wizard: The Second Generation' is just a nickname given to me by my fans. Don't take it seriously. I use it because I find it amusing, my fans appreciate it, and it's also a tribute to wizard. Let's keep the peace and focus on my stream."

 

       [Tribute? Yeah, right. I think you're just riding on his fame.]

 

       [Can we maintain some decency in the live stream room? Can't we avoid mentioning others? Isn't that difficult?]

 

       [You're good at double standards. You streamers can ride on someone else's fame, but we can't mention it?]

 

       [Isn't he just a wizard? Is it necessary to make such a big deal out of it? There are so many people in the circle joking around. There's even someone called 'little someone' or 'someone's dad' in the next stream.]

 

These two "someones" mentioned were currently active professional players.

 

       [Yeah, I laughed so hard. That 'Wi' whatever, who is that? What's the stream ID? I want to check how many viewers he has. We're just riding on his fame? I'm afraid he's riding on ours instead.]

 

       […………]

 

       […………]

 

       [I suddenly feel time flies. It's only been three years, but now the kids ask, 'Who's this wiz god?']

 

This comment resonated with many new viewers who also flooded the chat with +1.

 

       [I'm just wondering, since the wiz god is here, then… is the other one… far behind?]

 

       [To be honest, I've already prepared my melon seeds to watch the show.]

 

Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao arrives.

 

When someone mentions a name, the person himself appears.

 

In that moment, Lin Ao, bearing the unmistakable title of "Streamer," strode into the live stream room.

 

       [Here he comes! The brainless wiz god fan is here! Second-generation streamer, here's a white flower for you. Goodbye.]

 

The second-generation streamer saw Lin Ao's name and blinked. While he didn't know why Lin Ao had come, he knew that Lin Ao's words were sharp. He guessed Lin Ao wasn't here to be friendly, so he promptly banned him from the chat.

 

The second-generation streamer's actions were surprising to everyone.

 

Even Lin Ao didn't expect that: "……"