I Heard  that You are Dissatisfied (e-Sport)

Chapter 5 - The World's First

The cooldown for time stagnation is two minutes, and during those two minutes, Siren has no equipment to protect himself.

So, Lin Ao takes advantage of this two-minute time difference to launch a frenzied attack on Siren.

Initially, many people didn't have high expectations for this matchup, thinking it would be another one-sided match, nothing interesting. However, they soon noticed that Lin Ao hadn't secured first blood, which was surprising since in the past, he usually got a kill by level three.

Some trolls took advantage of the situation and mocked Lin Ao, calling him a noob. However, they were quickly silenced by Lin Ao's loyal fans.

Nevertheless, some high-level players already sensed something different.

       [This is textbook-style aggression and positioning.]

       [What do you mean?]

       [His attacking speed is already at the limit for this hero. He must have been single for thirty years to have such hand speed.]

       [Speak nicely! Don't make fun of our baby boy.]

       [Siren's positioning is tricky, very tricky. He can control the creep wave and dodge skills. Although he hasn't taken the initiative to attack much, focusing more on defense, he seems harmless, but in reality, he's extremely skillful.]

At this moment, the game suddenly announces a kill.

First blood!

Lin Ao seizes the opportunity during the time stagnation cooldown and controls Bai Wuchang to successfully kill wizard's Siren.

Lin Ao raises his eyebrows, his eyes sparkling with amusement, and then he displays a slightly aggrieved expression, feeling particularly pleased.

Wizard lying on the ground also returns an aggrieved expression.

       [lion180: Can't you keep your promises?]

       [Wizard: You're impressive.]

       [lion180: Compliments won't help. It's useless to blow rainbow farts, a man must keep his promise.]

Lin Ao furrows his brows, emphasizing seriously.

       [lion180: If you're a woman, too.]

       [Wizard: Look at the economy.]

Lin Ao is taken aback, opening the game's detailed statistics page, and to his surprise, wizard's economy is 11 gold more than his?!

       [Wizard: It's a tie.]

Suddenly, Lin Ao's victorious expression falters, and a mix of surprise, grievance, disappointment, and anger flashes across his face. He grips the mouse, not returning to his senses for a long time.

This scene doesn't escape Lu Lian's eyes.

Beside him, Hua Zhiheng says, "Hey, have you bullied the kid too much?"

Lu Lian smiles slyly, "Just testing his resilience, it's reasonable training."

"Training? Are you decided to take him in?"

Lu Lian nods, "Yes."

He initially thought Lin Ao's desire was around 90%, but after witnessing Lin Ao's skills personally, he now wants him at 100%.

He sees Lin Ao awkwardly touch his nose, then pick up a water glass and drink, only to find that it's empty. He stares at the glass, then goes to get a bottle of milk.

If it weren't for Lin Ao constantly squeezing the milk carton, he might've actually thought Lin Ao was thirsty.

But, in reality, Lin Ao is just trying to cover up his unease.

Lu Lian can't help but smile, realizing that no matter how fierce Lin Ao is, he's still just a little lion that needs milk.

Lu Lian adds, "Have you seen his chicken skin?"

"Of course, it's a 2017 world dungeon exclusive skin. Only 100 were given out officially that year, and only those who successfully challenged the boss and ranked in the top 100 worldwide could own it." Hua Zhiheng knows this well because he was also one of those who stayed up late to get the limited skin.

Hua Zhiheng continues, "I remember you wrote the strategy for that boss, but even with the guide, I spent a lot of time to complete the challenge." The boss's difficulty was a nightmare, and because everyone wanted it, players from all over the world were competing day and night.

"Lin Ao got number 001." This number meant that Lin Ao was the first person in the world to defeat the boss.

"Really?" Hua Zhiheng is amazed, "I didn't notice that just now. How did you find out?"

"I went to ambush his transport plane, the chicken. After killing the chicken, I saw the number written on its fluffy behind," Lu Lian says with a poker face, describing his "tactical" actions.

Ambushing transport planes, commonly known as "stealing chickens," is a tactic frequently used in major competitions. Killing the chicken not only earns money but also hampers the enemy's development.

If, for example, the transport plane carries important equipment of the enemy, killing the chicken means the enemy won't be able to access that equipment until the transport plane respawns.

Because this tactic is somewhat underhanded, it's rarely used in normal games.

"..." Hua Zhiheng looks at Lu Lian, not sure whether to laugh or cry.

"Stop looking at me like that." Lu Lian evaluates earnestly, "It's just that this kid has a habit of misusing his transport plane. The transport plane wandered into my jungle, and I wanted to see what number it was."

"...I feel like something's not quite right," Hua Zhiheng says.

"I wrote it as an experimental strategy, which demands extremely high requirements in terms of the operator's hand speed, reaction time, and endurance," Lu Lian says. To him, the experimental strategy was like an unknown treasure chest, and he didn't know who could open it, let alone if they could do it smoothly. However...

"Three years ago, Lin Ao completed my strategy, becoming the first person in the world to do so."

"Now, three years later, I've encountered him again. I want to invite him to join my team. Suddenly, I feel like... it's fate."

Lu Lian's magnetic voice, like an elegant violin, carries an unexpected warmth in its tone.

Outside the window, the sky gradually darkens, and the rosy light dances between the clouds. Suddenly, the setting sun breaks through the clouds, giving its last burst of light.

For a moment, it illuminates the people on the screen and those outside the screen.

As if guided by some divine force, the past and the present connect.

Hua Zhiheng pats Lu Lian's shoulder, "You really have fate, but I'm curious, how do you plan to convince him? You bullied people so badly, are you sure he won't block you?"

       [lion180: Come again. 】

Lu Lian looked at Lin Ao's stubborn face on the screen, and said with a smile, "You worry too much."

Seeing that the other party didn't reply, Lin Ao sent it again.

       [lion180: Come again.]

Because it was draw this time, people who were lurking in the live broadcast room became restless.

These black people usually don't speak - because they can't scold Lin Ao.

But as soon as Lin Ao loses the game, they will come out like a spring and spray towards Lin Ao. In addition, Lin Ao just picked the second-generation anchor next door, which attracts a lot of new sunspots. They are waiting for a chance to ridicule.

       [Hahahaha I laughed so hard I lost my head! This is the technical anchor you have been touting? Even passers-by can't win! ]

       [I think you'd better be a good-looking anchor, show off your cuteness, sing songs, twist your waist, and you can attract a wave of idiot fans]

       [I can't even beat a passer-by, so I am ashamed to mock the players and other anchors in the live broadcast room every day]

       [Brother, this is what he relies on to attract fans. Just spray a few words, as if he can go to heaven]

       [The stinky chicken who lost to passers-by, you are ashamed to brag about yourself that you can play professionally]

       [Fortunately, it's fake, otherwise, if a professional team wants you, I'm afraid you won't even be able to enter the preliminary round]

For a moment, the screen was full of ridicule towards Lin Ao. If he had a bad heart, he would probably faint from anger.

But who is Lin Ao? For so many years in the canyon, his heart is colder than Xuenv's, his face is tougher than Qin's servant, and he can directly rush to the hot spot in the division when he fights with sunspots all by himself. These ridicules are nothing to him.

"You're just repeating these few sentences. There's nothing innovative. Dad is very disappointed in you." Lin Ao didn't like it, and didn't bother to argue with them.

"Hurry up and pick up the heads that you laughed off, and think carefully about some innovative ways of swearing before you come back."

Suddenly, a game dialogue popped up in the lower right corner of Lin Ao's computer screen.

       [wizard: I want to invite you to play professionally.]

       [Lin Ao: "..."]

There was an eerie silence in the live broadcast room for a second, and [Hahaha] came overwhelming.

Lin Ao thought to himself, you and I have a "friendly interaction". What are you saying such a silly word?

       [lion180: Right! You don't have to do this if you want to lie to my chicken.]

       Lu Lian: "..."]