translator: Oyen
At the end of the last three-players competition, Mojue returned to the top again in the real-time update scoreboard.
Mojue’s standing on the scoreboard experienced great ups and downs in this competition, especially in the early stage. Qin Mo had been using newcomers and had lost many games. The team’s points once dropped to fifth place, which also attracted many fans’ doubts. In the second half of the competition, Qin Mo and Xiao Han played together, Liu Hong and Zhu Qingyue also played many times, and Mojue’s points situation finally gradually recovered.
Facts had proved that Qin Mo had a full grasp of the entire schedule. Through this three-players competition, not only had several newcomers increased their game experience and made rapid progress, but also kept the Mojue team’s points from falling, which could be said to be the best of both sides.
Qin Mo took the players to the soundproof room and shook hands with Dynasty team’s players. Chu Jianxin was a little unhappy. He was watching two games today, and he was naturally not happy when he lost the tiebreaker he played. However, after seeing Qin Mo coming over, he quickly adjusted his expression. “Congratulations, god Mo.”
Beside him, Sang Jun gently pressed his shoulder, walked to Qin Mo and smiled slightly. “It’s just a temporary first place, I will take it back again.”
Meeting his firm gaze, Qin Mo nodded. “I’m looking forward to it.”
After both sides shook hands with each other, they led their respective teams off the stage.
Dynasty’s team members were stopped by the reporter as expected, “Captain Chu,” the reporter handed a microphone to Chu Jianxin and asked. “In today’s match with Mojue, you have not played in the first two rounds. Is this your idea or vice captain Sang’s decision?”
“It’s Sangsang’s decision.” Chu Jianxin replied frankly.
“Many fans are wondering, why all the game decisions are decided by vice captain Sang, not you as the captain?” The reporter probed more.
Turning to look at Sang Jun, Chu Jianxin smiled. “Because his logical reasoning, data analysis, and tactical layout abilities are better than mine, so I give him the command.”
“Don’t you mind about this?” The reporter asked.
“I don’t mind.” Chu Jianxin waved his hand. “He works much harder than me.”
Sang Jun stood by and did not speak until the reporter handed him the microphone. “I have a good relationship with captain Chu.” He smiled slightly. “Who is the captain and who is the vice captain makes no difference to us, there will be no estrangement between both of us.”
“Yes,” Chu Jianxin immediately echoed. “Everyone doesn’t have to worry about this. Our team has always been very harmonious.”
The reporter raised her head and met Sang Jun’s gaze—— it was very strange, he was obviously smiling, but his gaze was somewhat penetrating, making people’s back cold. The reporter cleverly didn’t dwell on this topic and changed her tune. “In the scoreboard, Mojue returns to the top. Does vice captain Sang confident to snatch back the throne in the official group stage?”
“Of course,” Sang Jun replied indifferently.
This was not just a big talk, the comprehensive strength of Dynasty was not worse than Mojue. It was just that Qin Mo saw through Sang Jun’s ambush plan in the last game today. In addition, Zhu Qingyue’s unexpected quick attack caught them off guard. The combination of Han-Mo-Yue was too abnormal. When it came to a five-players team battle, Dynasty would play better and get more points than three-players competition.
Thinking of this, Sang Jun replied bluntly. “Until the last moment, no one can be sure which team will win the annual championship, we will continue to work hard.”
The reporter smiled and blessed them before letting them leave.
At the same time, Mojue team’s members entered the scene. The reporter immediately leaned forward and gave the microphone to Qin Mo. “Captain Qin, how does it feel to return to first place again?”
“I don’t feel much,” Qin Mo replied calmly. “This is only temporary, there are still many games to be played later.”
“In the next game, does Captain Qin have the confidence to keep the first place?” The reporter asked.
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Qin Mo nodded. “Of course.”
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“There are many players who play Tingyu Tower, but everyone said they’re not playing the same auxiliary class as you.” The reporter joked. “I hope that you can record some teaching material videos from the main perspective.”
Zhu Qingyue still smiled as before. “I’ll record it when I have time, thank you for everyone affirmation.”
Talking to this man, it felt like a ‘spring breeze’, but the interview time was limited, so she shifted the microphone to Xiao Han. “Is there anything god Han wants to say?”
Xiao Han was best at acting cool in front of the reporter. “Our goal has always been the annual championship.” He replied briefly and to the point.
Taking over the microphone, Liu Hong simply replied. “It’s not a happy time yet. We will be more cautious in the future competition.”
“I learned a lot from this three-players competition.” Shen He was excited. “I feel that my level has also been improved. I’m very happy to break through the bottleneck!”
He Beiguang was somewhat embarrassed as he scratched his head. “In the big team battle, the role of the front row of meat shields will be even more important. There is still a big gap between me and the great god players in the league. I will continue to learn and I hope that one day, I will also become the most powerful bodyguard of my teammates, haha.”
Pei Yu smiled and seriously looked at the camera. “I will try my best not to delay the team and do my best.”
Li Muran was not very good at talking. looking at the microphone in front of him, he remained expressionless. “I hope the following game will go well.”
Eight members of Mojue gave a simple interview after the game, and then went back to the backstage with Qin Mo.
Many players from other teams watched the game backstage. Seeing Qin Mo, they all came over politely to congratulate them, Qin Mo also greeted them. They did not stay in the stadium and returned to the hotel directly by car.
Next, the league would give all teams a half-month holiday, and then start the key event of this year——the official professional league.
This was the event with the most points and the highest bonus, and it was also the event that best reflected the overall strength of a team. The early small events were more like warm-up matches for the players to play freely, and the following big events were the refined stones that test the team’s overall strength and command ability.
In the current standings, although Mojue returned to the first place for the time being, the point gap between Dynasty, Without Fire, and Frost Moon was not big; Following behind was Sky, as long as Yuan Xi returned to the team, the strength in the big team battle could not be underestimated; These characteristic teams were also difficult to deal with, for example, the double poison of National Grace, the umbrella array of Whisper, and guqin and flute ensemble of Interlude. The challenges that Mojue would face were still severe, and they would not be allowed to relax at all.
However, Qin Mo also didn’t want to let the team member’s condition be too tense.
After returning to Changsha the next day, he gave everyone a week off to let the team members rest for a while and adjust their state.
Everyone took this opportunity to go home to visit their relatives, because Qin Mo said that once the league started, he wouldn’t be able to go home for a whole three months, and it was necessary to spend time with his relatives and friends before the start of the competition.
Qin Mo himself didn’t go home. His parents were abroad, and wouldn’t see him even if he came back. Besides, the team members could have a holiday while him as the captain couldn’t. He had to continue to study the characteristics of the major teams in order to formulate strategies for the team battle.
Qin Mo didn’t leave, Xiao Han would naturally stay in the team to accompany him.
After the players left, the training room seemed very deserted, but they didn’t feel bored watching the video and discussed the layout of the team game together.
***
Zhu Qingyue drove back to his home with his master and wanted to water the flowers he raised. Originally thought that Chu Yan was not there, but unexpectedly, when he pushed the door in, there was a warm light in the room. Chu Yan was sitting on the sofa reading a magazine. He was wearing a casual home suit and looked handsome and sexy.
Seeing Zhu Qingyue stunned in place, Chu Yan smiled slightly and waved to him. “I guess that Qin Mo will give you a holiday, so you must be coming back here.”
Zhu Qingyue came over to him with a burning face. “I thought you weren’t here…” Captain Qin gave everyone a holiday, he didn’t know where he should go, he had no parents, unlike his teammates that could go home to visit relatives, his uncle was busy with business, so he didn’t want to disturb him. After much deliberation, he only thought of this place.
Chu Yan put down the magazine, stretched out his hand and gently hugged his apprentice into his arms, stroking his hair while asking. “Why? Don’t you like me waiting for you at home?”
“No, no…” Zhu Qingyue’s face became redder.
He was tired after playing games, wanting to go home and rest. Seeing someone waiting for him at home, he felt warm.
Looking at the way he blushed, Chu Yan’s heart moved slightly, pushed him down on the sofa and kissed his lips.
Zhu Qingyue was kissed in a daze, and the light above his head became dim. His tongue poked into his mouth and stirred gently, as if he was going to swallow himself into his stomach. The kiss was too enthusiastic, which made Zhu Qingyue overwhelmed at the moment and was soon kissed out of breath.
After a long time, Chu Yan finally gave him mercy and let him go. Zhu Qingyue was lying flat on the sofa, gasping for breath with his mouth open. His facial features were soft, now with red cheeks and misty eyes, he looked sexier. He couldn’t wait to strip his clothes directly and bully him into tears.
However… Chu Yan suppressed this impulse rationally.
He took a deep breath to calm himself down, stretched out his hand to support Zhu Qingyue, gently touched his hair, and whispered. “Qingyue, I actually went to the scene yesterday when Mojue fought against Dynasty.”
Stunned, Zhu Qingyue turned to look at him questioningly. “Then, why didn’t you find me?”
Chu Yan explained. “There were too many people backstage, and your senior brother was also there, I didn’t want to cause you unnecessary trouble. Two days ago, I happened to be on a business trip in Guangzhou, so I came to see you on the spot by the way.” He paused. Suddenly, facing the apprentice’s wet eyes, his gaze became gentle. “You played very well in this final game.”
Although Zhu Qingyue had been able to determine his status as the first assistant in the Peerless Jianghu league, and the number of fans was also increasing, he couldn’t help but be happy to hear his master’s praise. Meeting Chu Yan’s gentle gaze, Zhu Qingyue embarrassedly looked away and whispered. “Do you really think so?”
Chu Yan nodded. “When you cooperated with Twin Stars to play fast break, many girls around screamed with excitement, saying that you were a male god and said that they wanted to be your umbrella.” He touched Yue’s hair and joked, “They used to call you a little crying bag, but now they change their words to call you a male god… You have changed a lot.”
Hearing these words, Zhu Qingyue felt extremely complicated. From little crying bags to the so-called male god, it had been so many years before he knew it.
“After the competition, your senior brother Luo Yuan sent a message to me, he said that he finally understood your choice. Qingyue, when your senior brother formed a team, your Pure Cleansing team was just disbanded. Your senior brother really wanted you to join Whisper and continue the double-auxiliary play with him… It’s just that at that time, I couldn’t get through the hurdle in my heart, and I didn’t want to see you, so I didn’t contact you.” Speaking of this, Chu Yan sighed. “Now I’m really glad that I didn’t ask you to join Luo Yuan’s team.”
Zhu Qingyue: “…”
Chu Yan whispered. “Seeing you and Twin Stars join hands to play fast break, I realised that… Together with the first-class output players, you can help them completely control the situation, playing such a strong explosive attack, and instantly collapse the opponent’s lineup… Mojue is your best choice, Twin Stars is your best partner… I’ve wronged you so much these years. If I didn’t stubbornly use the auxiliary play method and left you in the Pure Cleansing team for so many years, maybe you would have been able to shine and win the championship… It’s this master who’s not good.”
Chu Yan’s voice was very gentle, making Zhu Qingyue’s nose sour—— staying in Pure Cleansing was his own choice, how could he blame his master?
Zhu Qingyue could not help holding his hand. “Master, you don’t have to blame yourself.” He explained seriously. “I never regret staying in Pure Cleansing all these years although I never won the prize. I really don’t regret it… It’s you who taught me how to play well. It’s you who made me overcome my psychological weakness and become a responsible player. I have always been grateful to you. How can I care about that?”
Facing his warm gaze, Chu Yan sighed softly, held him tightly into his arms.
Really owing him a lot. In fact, it was his selfish way to keep him in Pure Cleansing, wanting him to accompany himself to achieve the idea of double auxiliary tactics. But it had been proved that this kind of tactics could not achieve good results in the professional league with strong teams. Later, because he was aware of his feelings for him, he escaped by leaving and left a mess to him. Qingyue was a very affectionate person. After his master left, he supported the Pure Cleansing team alone for three whole years…
If Qingyue left Pure Cleansing team earlier and joined those strong teams, with his level and consciousness, maybe he would get a lot of awards in these three years.
He was delayed because of himself…
Compared with Liu Chuan, who sent Xiao Lu to Bronze Sparrow for the sake of Lu Xiang’s future, Ling Xuefeng, who strictly supervised Qin Mo’s training in order to improve his level, and Li Cangyu, who still cared and guided his apprentice to lead a good team after his retirement, he was really not a good master…
The match between Mojue and Dynasty made Chu Yan fully realise that Qingyue’s ability actually far exceeded his expectations. As long as he had the cooperation of strong teammates, Qingyue, an assistant who was good at controlling the situation, would become a nightmare for his opponent. The main culprit of Qingyue’s failure to shine on the field over the years was his irresponsible master.
Chu Yan knew that with Qingyue’s character, he would certainly not blame him, but since watching the game, his heart had been very guilty. So he asked the company for a week’s leave, wanted to go home to accompany Qingyue, and made it clear.
At the moment, hearing Qingyue say, ‘I have always been grateful to you’, Chu Yan suddenly felt ashamed.
He was a terrible master.
But fortunately, it was not too late. When he was not around, Qingyue made the best decision by himself, and it was undoubtedly a far-sighted choice. Joining Mojue, he would stand beside Twin Stars as the strongest assistant, and help them to create a world of his own—— it was his own world, and he no longer had to rely on his master or worry about his master’s inheritance.
Zhu Qingyue had finally become an independent professional player with responsibility and ideas, which was what Chu Yan once looked forward to most.
But now looking at such Qingyue, Chu Yan felt gratified, at the same time, he also felt sad and guilty…
Taking a deep breath to calm himself down, Chu Yan hugged his apprentice in his arms. “This master owes you a lot in these three years, I will pay you back twice as much.”
“You don’t have to worry about this. I really don’t mind at all.” Zhu Qingyue kept telling him. “Besides, these three years have passed, how are you going to pay it back?”
“For the next 30 years, 60 years…” Chu Yan smiled. “I’m always by your side, and I love you a hundred times more than before, okay?”
Zhu Qingyue: “…”
His master’s love words were getting better and better, Zhu Qingyue was overwhelmed, blushing. “It’s very corny.”
“This is what I really think.” Chu Yan smiled. “I always feel that no matter how good I am to you, I still want to be better. I want to make you smaller and carry you in my pocket every day.”
“Stop it…”
Seeing that he turned his head with a red face, Chu Yan stopped teasing him. He gently kissed Zhu Qingyue on the forehead. “When the league is over, I’ll take you out on vacation and have fun for a month.”
Zhu Qingyue nodded. “En.”
Chu Yan got up and took him to his bedroom. “During this week’s holiday, you can relax. You can also discuss with this master the idea of playing auxiliary. Although this master has retired long ago, multiple people have different ideas, and may be able to help you.”
Zhu Qingyue’s eyes lit up. “Can I really discuss it with you?”
“How could this master lie to you?” Chu Yan smiled.
Zhu Qingyue’s heart warmed up. In fact, he had a lot of ideas that he wanted to share with others, but the rest of the team knew little about auxiliary, so he couldn’t talk about it. It was really nice to be able to discuss it with his master. After all, his master was the one who led him to the beginning. Even though he retired now, his awareness of playing games was still there.
Thinking of this, Zhu Qingyue immediately got up from bed, opened the notebook he carried with him, put forward several ideas, and discussed with Chu Yan.
Seeing the apprentice’s serious appearance, Chu Yan’s lips curved up, as if returning to when Qingyue was still young, both of them were discussing auxiliary play together in the dormitory. Now that the situation had changed, Qingyue was no longer the little crying bag of that year, and he was no longer the captain Chu of that year. However, the tacit understanding between the master and the apprentice was still there, and the relationship between them was deeper than before.
Although he had never won a championship or had a glorious experience in the past years of becoming an esports player, but… he had accepted a good apprentice.
Picking up such a good apprentice, Chu Yan’s experience in the esports league was a worthwhile trip.
Awww, such warm interactions between the characters. [>=<]
Thank you for the chapter~~! 💜💜💜
Agreed >///<
You’re welcome~ 😍
Baby Qingyue has grown up so well. 🥺
Seeing him slowly growing up since reading “God Level Summoner” and now this “The king’s return” I really think that one of Qingyue is such a very favorable and adorable character so far 😊😊
Yes, from little crying bags into a male god now 😍
Kyahhhh dog food!!! Ty for the chap. 😍
You’re welcome~
Dog food from Qingyue and Chu Yan 🤣
the words ‘the start of official professional league’ threw me off for a while, then i remember that the small events were only transition competition to earn points. i completely forgot that the main official competition is just about to start, and to think that were nearing the end of the novel
this master-apprentice relationship is just so sweet!!