Shi Yue formed a team with several classmates in the college league in his freshman year and won the championship in the East China competition area. On the day of the final, Xiao Mingxuan happened to go to the competition site. He saw with his own eyes the boy on the big stage calmly winning the five-kill in one breath in the highland team battle, leading his teammates to directly tear off the opponent's crystal.

The boy's operation was smooth and smooth, showing his sharpness and unparalleled sharpness.

What's even more rare is that his expression was calm from beginning to end, and he only smiled when he finally won.

Xiao Mingxuan felt his eyes lit up at that time.

This young man has great potential and is definitely a craftable material.

It was also this kind of mentality of cherishing talents that Xiao Mingxuan decisively went to the backstage to find Shi Yue.

Shi Yue still remembers the scene when he first met his master. After winning the championship, the classmates were hugging in the backstage excitedly. The official staff suddenly walked over and said, "Shi Yue, someone is looking for you." He turned around and saw a man standing not far away with a smile.

At that time, Xiao Mingxuan was already 25 years old, and he was naturally much more mature than those of them, the college students of seventeen or eighteen years old.

He walked to Shi Yue and said warmly, "Shi Yue, right? I am the captain of Tianhuan Team tomorrow, I want to talk to you alone."

The id he registered in KPL is "Tomorrow", and fans call him "Ming Shen". This id is so well-known among the players who like Honor of Kings. Shi Yue of course also knew this first-class jungler in the league, and he couldn't believe it for a moment: "Ming Shen?"

Xiao Mingxuan nodded: "Well, let's have lunch together, I'll treat you."

The great god invited him to a meal, and Shi Yue certainly would not refuse.

The two of them came to a nearby restaurant. After ordering the dishes, Xiao Mingxuan said bluntly: "Actually, I am looking for you to accept you as an apprentice. I wonder if you are interested in recognizing a master?"

Shi Yue was flattered, but he remained calm on the surface and asked seriously: "Why does Mingshen want to accept me as his apprentice?"

Xiao Mingxuan smiled slightly and looked at him and said, "Because, with your potential, it's a pity to only play in college leagues. You should go to a broader stage."

Where is the broader stage? Of course, it is the top event KPL Professional League.

The other party doesn't need to say this, Shi Yue can understand it - Ming Shen means to take him to a top-level event.

Shi Yue's heart beat violently uncontrollably. He did not expect that he would be recognized and favored by the top-notch masters in the league.

Xiao Mingxuan looked at the boy's eyes seriously and asked, "Do you recognize me, my master?"

Shi Yue didn't hesitate anymore, and immediately picked up a cup of tea and handed it to him, and simply shouted: "Master."

Xiao Mingxuan smiled and took a sip of tea, patted his shoulder, and said, "You are the most promising newcomer I have ever met. If you want, learn with me for a while first. I will tell you some tactical awareness in the professional league. When you can get off the stage, I will introduce you to sign an e-sports club."

Shi Yue said gratefully: "Thank you, Master."

***

Xiao Mingxuan has a very good temper, kind and gentle, and he also does his best to guide Shi Yue, his apprentice. Although he is only seven years older than Shi Yue, Shi Yue has always respected him very much. In name, the two are masters and apprentices, but Shi Yue feels that he is more like his brother.

Shi Yue learned a lot from him, and later, with his recommendation, passed the interview at Tianhuan Esports Club and became a formal professional e-sports player.

It was also that year that Tianhuan lost to the Dragon Clan in the finals. 26-year-old Xiao Mingxuan announced his retirement with the regret of not being able to win the championship.

Before leaving, he personally recommended Shi Yue to the club's senior management and handed over the captain's position to Shi Yue.

Everyone in the circle knows that Shi Yue is Mingshen’s apprentice and wants to take over his rank and become a jungler of Tianhuan’s team, but what people in the circle do not expect is that this young man is completely different from his master.

Mingshen has a gentle temper and is also a steady style in playing games.

But Shi Yue's style of playing is very sharp and extremely aggressive.

The 18-year-old boy always had a calm expression. Even though he killed many people on the field, his emotions did not change much. He was so young, but his psychological quality was extremely strong.

In the season when Shi Yue debuted, Li Bai played countless classic games - silk blood counterattack, highland five-kill, single-handed dragon stealing, and even seized the opportunity to steal the opponent's crystal when his teammates played in a team. Li Bai, who came without a trace, and was erratic, became a nightmare for many teams. When the regular season reached the middle, all teams began to ban Li Bai in the BP stage at the same time, prevented Shi Yue from taking Li Bai on the court.

However, Shi Yue's hero pool is unfathomable, Han Xin, Zhao Yun, A Ke, Yang Jian, Damo, Nakelulu, Baili Xuance - he can use all kinds of junglers, and they all play well.

What's even more terrifying is that the Tianhuan team not only sometimes gets more sharp jungler, but also Lin Luoran, a very stable mid laner.

Unlike Shi Yue's showing his sharpness, Lin Luoran has a very low presence when playing games. He often loses his sight while playing. When his opponent almost ignores his existence, he always appears in the most appropriate position at the most appropriate time. He cooperates with Shi Yue to play a wonderful double-team tactic and catches the opponent off guard.

Although the Tianhuan team's lineup was changed that season, the appearance of the two talented rookies, Shi Yue and Lin Luoran, actually successfully led the Tianhuan team to the finals.

Although he finally lost to Lan Yue in that final and still won the runner-up, as a newcomer, being able to reach the stage of the finals is already a reflection of his strength. The two newcomers, Shi Yue and Lin Luoran, have also been widely recognized by players and coaches of other teams.

***

Looking back on the past, Shi Yue felt a little moved.

After the master left, the Tianhuan team experienced several lineup changes, and was no longer the warm and loving group that was as close as a family. Especially after the team introduced Coach Zhao, the style of the entire team changed even more. The two newcomers Chen and Xu who were replaced this season could not be compared with those outstanding senior players back then.

Shi Yue sorted out his mood and replied to Master’s WeChat: “I have time lately, so please make sure you have time.”

Xiao Mingxuan quickly replied: "Then it will be tomorrow noon, and I will send you a WeChat address at that time."

Shi Yue: "Okay."

The team match in the game has not been finished yet, and several teammates are waiting for him. Shi Yue did not say much to his master and planned to chat after meeting him.

***

At noon the next day, Shi Yue received the address sent by Xiao Mingxuan on WeChat and immediately took a taxi to the restaurant he booked.

As soon as I entered the private room, I saw a man sitting there drinking tea. He was wearing an iron gray suit and a twill tie in the same color. He probably just came back from meeting with his business partner. His clothes were very formal and looked more mature and steady than when he retired. He looked like a white-collar elite in the business world.

However, when he saw Shi Yuehou, the gentle smile on the corner of his mouth waved to his apprentice as before, and greeted him kindly: "A Yue, long time no see, I'm getting handsomer as I grow older!"

Shi Yue smiled rare and said, "Master has also changed a lot."

Xiao Mingxuan had no choice but to: "There is no way to go, and he is not as simple as he was in the club."

He pointed to the seat beside him, Shi Yue walked over and sat down naturally, and asked, "Master is coming to Beijing this time to discuss business cooperation?"

"Yes." Xiao Mingxuan didn't want to talk about business matters. After talking about the other party, he couldn't understand it. He simply changed the topic and said, "What about you? How are you doing recently?"

Shi Yue said simply: "It's still the same."

Looking at his calm expression, Xiao Mingxuan couldn't help but smile and said, "Although Master has been away from the e-sports circle for a long time, I have always paid attention to your game. You shouldn't be the same, right? Last week's game against GT team, you didn't play at all, you could only sit on the bench to watch the game. Tianhuan's current core system has completely changed."

Seeing that I couldn't hide it, Shi Yue said straight: "I may continue to sit on the bench. The outside world says that my condition has declined seriously and I have already fallen from the altar."

Xiao Mingxuan asked: "Is it because of your mistake in the semi-finals last season?"

Shi Yue nodded.

Xiao Mingxuan said: "I have also seen many netizens mocking you, saying that you have become an ATM self-service cash machine, and you can kill you several times to make some money. Some people also said that your jungler is an actor sent by your opponent, and you have the strength to lead the three routes and send your opponent to win. You died in that game five times in total, setting a record of the most deaths in a single game by the previous KPL player."

Shi Yue: “…………”

The master was not polite at all and read out the ridicule comments of these black fans in person.

This is the case online. Some people praise him, and naturally many people mock him. Shi Yue didn't mind the remarks of these keyboard warriors. What he minded was actually the club's attitude towards this matter - he was an old player of Tianhuan's team, and the way he completely let him take the blame made Shi Yue feel very upset.

Xiao Mingxuan paused and changed the subject: "I think it is very irresponsible to evaluate a player's condition because of a game. Everyone has good condition and poor condition. Moreover, the most important thing in that game is that there is a mistake in the BP stage and is targeted by the opponent from beginning to end until death. You actually tried your best. If you were any player, you would not be able to do better than you. Your strength among the current KPL players is still the first echelon... I am your master, I don't know yet?"

The feeling of being understood is indeed more comfortable than accusations without asking the reason. Hearing the master's affirmation, Shi Yue's heart warmed slightly and said, "Actually, it's nothing to sit on the bench. One day, I will prove myself."

Xiao Mingxuan asked with a smile: "If Coach Zhao has not allowed you to play, how do you prove it?"

Shi Yue was silent for a moment before whispering: "My contract with the team will expire after the end of this season. I plan to leave Tianhuan Esports."

Since the moment the club acquiesced the netizens to criticize him last season and asked him to take the blame, he had already lost confidence in the Tianhuan team. If it weren't for the master's wishes that were not fulfilled, he would have long since wanted to stay in this team. The concepts were different, and it would be very tiring to argue with Coach Zhao every day.

He has not mentioned the idea of ​​leaving the team yet. But facing his mentor who once brought him into the e-sports world, he feels there is no need to hide it.

When Xiao Mingxuan heard his words, he was not surprised at all. He picked up the tea on the table and took a sip of it, and asked lightly: "After leaving Tianhuan, have you decided which team to go to?"

Shi Yue replied frankly: "These teams in the league with good results have their own jungle players, and these junglers are in good condition at present. I am very familiar with them. If I go in the past, I will definitely compete with them for the starting position, which may cause conflicts within the team."

Xiao Mingxuan nodded in agreement: "One mountain does not allow two tigers. If you go to a strong team, it will be embarrassing. But you shouldn't want to go to a second-rate team, right? So?"

Shi Yue simply said: "I want to rebuild the team myself."

Xiao Mingxuan raised his eyebrows: "Wouldn't that be more difficult? It's equivalent to overturning the past and everything starts from scratch."

Shi Yue nodded and said, "Yes, the first thing to do is to consider the funding issue when rebuilding the team. In addition, it is not that easy to find a few teammates who will play together. In the current secondary league, the competition is also very fierce. It is difficult for a new team to win back to KPL."

Xiao Mingxuan said: "The difficulties you mentioned do exist, but based on my understanding of you, you are not a person who is afraid of difficulties. On the contrary, as long as you make up your mind, you will bite the bullet and overcome them no matter how difficult it is, right?"

Shi Yue said: "That's right. I'm in private contact with some investors..."

Xiao Mingxuan interrupted him: "Without any ready-made helper sitting in front of you, have you ever thought about asking your master for asking?"

Shi Yue was stunned: "After Master retired, hasn't he changed his career to do business?"

Xiao Mingxuan smiled and said, "Yes, I have been in business for several years and have some money in my hands. This time I come back, I just want to invest in a team."

Shi Yue: “…………”

Xiao Mingxuan said: "Instead of investing in third-rate teams with no potential, it is better to work with you. At least, you are my apprentice, and I know your strength very well. There is no need to worry about funds at all, the master will help you solve it. You start now, find your teammates, as soon as next spring season, I believe you can lead the team back to the league, or even win the championship."

Shi Yue: “…………”

He could not believe that the master, who had been retired for many years, would fall from the sky when he needed help the most and lend a helping hand.

Shi Yue was very shocked and moved.

He looked at the master who had taken him into the e-sports circle in front of him and said in confusion: "Why did Master suddenly have the idea of ​​investing in the team?"

Xiao Mingxuan said: "It's not a sudden. Actually, I was very unwilling to give up when I retired. You know, I played for several years and won a lot of runner-ups and third place. Every time I missed the championship trophy, it was very uncomfortable... Later, because of my decline in form, I had to retire, and my dream of winning the championship has not been realized. Although I have been in the business world in recent years, I still feel very regretful. I always dreamed of dreaming of standing on the podium to win the championship."

Shi Yue can understand his mood. If his grades are not good, he can't enter the playoffs, and it doesn't matter if he can't win the championship. After all, he has already prepared his mentality.

But every time, I am defeated in the semi-finals or finals. It is like when I am climbing a mountain with someone, I finally insist on climbing to the top of the mountain. Seeing that the victory is about to reach the finish line, I suddenly become surpassed by others - that feeling is really uncomfortable.

Shi Yue asked seriously: "Master really wants to believe me? Do you think I can win the championship?"

Xiao Mingxuan smiled: "Of course. You are my apprentice. I believe in you, but in fact I believe in your own vision." He paused and said, "Coach Zhao dares to bully my apprentice like this. Do you think I am dead? Don't be as knowledgeable as him, just be with your master. I will be a coach this time, and I won't let a genius player like you sit on the bench!"

Shi Yue couldn't help but smile: "Okay, then let's join forces with the master and apprentice to start from scratch!"

The two looked at each other and smiled, raised their beer glass and touched it gently, and drank it all in one go.

From now on, they are not only masters and apprentices, but also partners standing on the same front for a common goal.

With the joining of Master, the true master with super-strong consciousness, Shi Yue is more confident in the future.
Chapter completed!