ARML CH73

The Yaoguang team had made it into the playoffs this season, and in the upper bracket no less. However, when they were playing their matches, Ye Shaoyang had just joined Tianhuan and started training, so he hadn’t paid much attention to the subsequent tournament.

Chi Shuo took the initiative to explain: “Yaoguang is a club that was just established last year in the S8 season. The capital behind them is incredibly strong. That year, they spent a high price to sign several formidable players to form a team. In the S8 season, they took the runner-up spot in the domestic league in one breath; in the S9 season, they placed fourth. Their results are quite good.”

Ye Shaoyang looked at him in confusion: “Then Xie Weiyu suddenly transferring… is it because his contract expired?”

Chi Shuo replied: “I guess so. He and Yaoguang probably couldn’t reach an agreement.”

Failing to agree on compensation and transferring away is very common. However, for a Marksman of Xie Weiyu’s caliber, no matter which team he joins, it’s a huge boost in strength for the new team. There would likely be many teams rushing to negotiate a price with him.

Seeing that Cheng Xing and the others weren’t around, Ye Shaoyang asked softly: “Will our Tianhuan make a move?”

Chi Shuo answered in a low voice: “If Yaoguang lets him go, they will definitely set a high transfer fee to make a huge profit. Our Tianhuan doesn’t lack money, but… if we try to snatch him now, it’s probably already too late.”

Ye Shaoyang looked thoughtful: “Too late? You mean Xie Weiyu has already reached a private agreement with a new boss?”

Chi Shuo said: “It’s possible. His personality is relatively cautious. He likely already found a new home before laying his cards on the table with the club and getting listed on the transfer window.”

At noon, players in the esports circle woke up one by one. Upon opening Weibo and taking a look…

Holy shit, Xie Weiyu’s transfer was cursed straight onto the trending searches!

All the major teams were discussing this matter. Zhao Xin’an, with his explosive temper, directly asked him in the group chat.

[Reporter Zhao]: @Rain, God Yu, what’s going on with you? A sudden transfer?

[Reporter Zhao]: [Stunned.jpg]

[Rain]: Contract just expired, don’t panic~

A seemingly breezy and casual answer on the surface, but no one knew the undercurrents surging in private. Even if the contract had expired, the Yaoguang team couldn’t possibly let their captain go easily. There must have been some unresolvable internal issue.

Various great gods were eating melons and watching the drama. The players of Tianhuan naturally couldn’t avoid gossiping either.

Qu Jiang analyzed: “Xie Weiyu is a top-three Marksman in the league. His strength is comparable to Xie Yuan and Zhao Xinping, but his style is quite different. I think he’s very good at seizing opportunities?”

Qin Yizhu agreed: “Exactly. Xie Weiyu is very proficient with highly mobile marksmen with multiple dashes. In our match against Yaoguang, Old Nie was deleted by him in a single combo.”

Hearing this, Cheng Xing felt anxious and quietly asked Ye Shaoyang: “Brother Yang, will our Tianhuan sign him?”

Ye Shaoyang said: “His profile has already been listed on the transfer window, so all teams can contact him. The coaching staff will probably reach out to ask him and see if he has any intention of joining Tianhuan.”

Cheng Xing dejectedly lowered his head: “Oh… then if he comes, won’t I only be able to be a sub?”

The little guy’s joys, sorrows, anger, and happiness were all written on his face.

Ye Shaoyang had been abusing Cheng Xing every day recently, making him die dozens of times, to the point where they had abused out some affection.

Seeing him hang his head in a state of loss, Ye Shaoyang’s heart softened, and he comforted him gently: “Don’t be afraid. Xie Weiyu might have already agreed with a team privately and won’t come to our Tianhuan.”

Cheng Xing asked curiously: “Then which team will he sign with?”

Ye Shaoyang analyzed: “First, rule out Beimu and Jingzhe. Both of these teams already have world-class marksmen and won’t sign another one. Second, rule out Binghun. Binghun’s 5-man system has already developed incredible synergy; there’s no need to sign a great god and build synergy all over again.”

Qin Yizhu gossiped while eating walnuts: “He surely wouldn’t go play in the secondary league, right? Choosing from the 18 teams in the top league, he doesn’t have many options either.”

Chi Shuo happened to walk into the training room. Hearing this, he said in a low voice: “He’s not coming to Tianhuan.”

Cheng Xing’s eyes lit up: “Are you sure he’s not coming?”

Chi Shuo replied: “I ran into Coach Lin in the hallway just now and asked casually. The coach said the moment the transfer news was released, the coaching staff contacted Xie Weiyu, but Xie Weiyu’s reply was—he has already reached an agreement.”

Hearing this, Ye Shaoyang couldn’t help but gently rub Cheng Xing’s head: “You can rest easy now, right? Go train honestly. Don’t get solo killed by Xie Weiyu when you meet him in the arena next season!”

Cheng Xing hurriedly sat obediently in front of the computer and began training earnestly.

The internet was already turned upside down with arguing.

Although Xie Weiyu was a young player who only debuted last year, his strength was very high, and he had attracted a massive number of fans in a short period. His fans rushed to the Yaoguang club’s social media to curse them out, believing the club had mistreated this great contributor. Without him, how could they have secured top-four finishes in two consecutive seasons?

The club played dead and didn’t respond.

Xie Weiyu’s personal Weibo, however, posted a message. He very decently bid farewell to the club and asked fans not to get agitated. He said: “My contract expired, and transferring is my personal choice. I hope everyone respects my decision.”

After kicking up a fuss for half a day, the esports circle was left in a state of anxiety.

The transfer of such a god-tier player meant that there might be another powerful rival next season!

With such a bombshell dropping on the first day the transfer window opened, the other players listed on the window seemed insignificant in comparison. Many players from tier-two teams were listed on the transfer window, simply seeking new opportunities. There were also some older players discarded by their clubs who wanted to hold on for another year to see if any team was willing to take them in.

The transfer period was the best time to see the many facets of life in this industry.

Those with strong skills and high popularity could naturally fetch a good price, while those with poor skills would be left completely ignored.

Ye Shaoyang felt very fortunate to have met Chi Shuo, who signed him to Tianhuan in advance with a high signing fee. No matter how huge the storm outside, it wouldn’t affect him in the slightest.

The storm surrounding Xie Weiyu’s transfer finally subsided after three days.

The league transfer window released the latest news—the Yueying team had signed Xie Weiyu with a signing fee of 15 million.

After all, he was a tier-one player in the China region. Although he had never won a championship, a runner-up in S8, a fourth place in S9, and multiple MVP awards made this signing fee considered very high.

Some fans of the Yaoguang team ran to Xie Weiyu’s Weibo to curse: “Seeing money and opening your eyes wide, abandoning your teammates for money, you really disappoint us!” Xie Weiyu’s personal fans, however, were very happy and flocked to the official Weibo of the Yueying team to leave comments: “Please take good care of him, Yueying club!” “Go Xiao Yu, win a championship after signing with Yueying!”

The moment Chi Shuo saw the news, he privately messaged Yueying’s captain Xu Zhuo: “He actually signed with your team?”

Xu Zhuo had a very solid relationship with Chi Shuo. Compared to the “completely uncoordinated” Fang Zhengqing, the two of them still had a bit of synergy from their youth camp days… like going to die together during team fights.

So Chi Shuo didn’t beat around the bush and directly asked him about the situation privately.

Xu Zhuo replied: “The coaching staff’s decision. I fucking just found out today too!”

Chi Shuo: “…”

Players like Chi Shuo who directly interfered with club decisions were in the minority. Most players didn’t have much say in team personnel changes; the coaching staff and manager were the key figures deciding whether players stayed or left.

Xu Zhuo followed up with a complaint: “The condition of our team’s Marksman is actually okay. I was quite surprised they suddenly bought Xie Weiyu over. It specifically involves tactical issues, so it’s not convenient to disclose.”

Chi Shuo didn’t ask further: “Alright, you and Xie Weiyu need to build synergy too. Hurry up and go train.”

Xu Zhuo suddenly remembered that rookie from Tianhuan, whom Chi Shuo had kept by his side and protected the whole day at the grand finals. He couldn’t help but ask curiously: “By the way, that Xiao Ye on your team, doesn’t he need an official announcement?”

Rookies cultivated by the teams themselves didn’t need to be listed on the transfer window. Whether to make an official announcement depended on what the major teams’ PR departments thought. Some teams would announce it when releasing the starting roster for the new season, while others would announce it early during the transfer period.

Chi Shuo replied: “It should be announced soon.”

Xu Zhuo: “He’s your new Support for next season, right?”

Chi Shuo said: “What do you think?”

Xu Zhuo: “Isn’t it obvious? Everyone knows your team’s Marksman and Support retired. The rookie is highly likely a Support, right? Did I guess correctly?”

Chi Shuo sent over a meaningful smiling emoji.

No one could guess correctly; the rookie was playing the mid-lane role.

After Xie Weiyu’s transfer, the league was calm for a few days.

Until a week later, on December 8th.

The group stage of the World Championship concluded, and the China region teams, Binghun and Jingzhe, both advanced to the quarterfinals.

This was undoubtedly incredibly good news.

On the morning of December 9th, another explosive piece of news appeared on the league transfer window—

Name: Sean Winston

Gender: Alpha Male

Transfer Fee: 20 million

Club: Beimu.

This news was even more explosive than Xie Weiyu’s transfer earlier!

Early in the morning, the official Weibo of the Beimu team was directly flooded with over a hundred thousand comments.

When the league transfer window releases profiles, it also includes a photo of the player. Everyone discovered that this international friend possessed very three-dimensional, deep, and handsome facial features, along with a pair of profound blue eyes. So fucking handsome!

Regardless of his skill level, just this appearance was worth tens of millions in advertising fees.

Following closely, someone gossiped in the comments section—

[Sean Winston, a world-class Mid-laner, from the European region’s S8 champion team W-Rose. His mother is Chinese, so he can speak Chinese, communication won’t be an issue!]

[Holy shit, the Mid-laner from the European champion team? Where did Beimu find this treasure?]

[Beimu is going to be incredible next season!]

[With Zhao Xin’an, who is as fierce as a mad dog in the top lane, missy Zhao Xinping, the most Alpha and coolest in the league in the bottom lane, and now a handsome European guy in the mid-lane. You can do it, Beimu!]

[Does this mean Beimu is aiming to win the championship next season?]

[All three lanes are very strong. The S10 Beimu is simply invincible.]

[Don’t forget, Yueying just signed Xie Weiyu. Next season’s Yueying is also going to be awesome!]

[Is S10 going to be a battle of gods?]

[Can the China region show some promise? After finishing the battle of gods, bring back a World Championship trophy!]

The esports circle experienced a major earthquake over these few days, with countless opinions flying around on Weibo and forums.

S10 hadn’t even started yet, and everyone’s expectations had already been maxed out by a few transfer announcements.

The Beimu team was wealthy and imposing. Unable to find a suitable Mid-laner domestically, they directly went to the European region and dug up a great god. Sean Winston’s skill level should be about the same as Mitchell’s.

A transnational transfer of a world-class player; both the European and Chinese regions had their jaws dropped.

Reading the comments, Ye Shaoyang couldn’t help but sigh: “The transfer fee Beimu offered me back then was 3 million. It seems they weren’t sincerely trying to sign me; they actually had a better choice.”

Fortunately, he didn’t go to Beimu back then. Otherwise, if he had gone, the likelihood of being a substitute would have been even greater.

Chi Shuo looked at Ye Shaoyang and said gently: “After all, you’re a rookie with no match results. In the eyes of many coaches, your value doesn’t match up to those tier-one players who have won championships or runner-ups… No one knows that you are the biggest dark horse of the S10 season.”

Ye Shaoyang smiled and looked at Chi Shuo: “So, Captain Chi was the one with the most foresight, becoming the patron who discovered the dark horse?”

Chi Shuo’s ears grew hot under his smiling gaze. He calmly averted his eyes and said: “Tianhuan is about to make its official announcement too. Xie Weiyu and Sean have drawn a lot of fire, which is perfect for us to keep a low profile.”

Ye Shaoyang nodded: “En, keep a low profile and farm in the early game, only then can we step out as the BOSS in the end.”

On December 10th, another new profile appeared on the league transfer window.

Name: Ye Shaoyang

Gender: Omega Male

Signing Fee: 5 million

Club: Tianhuan

After this news was released, whether it was the players in the esports circle or the netizens paying attention to the transfer window, a row of question marks collectively popped up over their heads. Everyone was a bit confused.

Who is Ye Shaoyang?

Never heard of him.

The photo in the profile showed a handsome young guy with a bright smile.

The key was: Omega Male?

Tianhuan actually signed an Omega!!!

The internet began to gossip about Ye Shaoyang’s identity. The netizens all turned into little detectives, digging around, only to find “No such person found”—there were no records of this player playing in any matches.

So, this is a fucking rookie?!

A rookie with a 5 million signing fee? This directly broke the league record, right!

Over a hundred thousand comments were also spammed under Tianhuan’s official Weibo.

[Tianhuan finally stood tall for once. Although they didn’t sign a tier-one player, they signed an Omega? This is simply a different kind of strategy, hahaha!]

[The Omega player looks so cute. Just based on these looks, I’m diving in first!]

[No wonder he could break the rookie signing fee record. Back then Captain Chi was only 3 million. Do Omega rookies get better treatment?]

[@Tianhuan-Shuoyue, isn’t Captain Chi going to come out and say a few words?]

[A soft and cute Omega little brother with an incredibly good-looking smile, you guys have to take good care of him!]

Seeing these comments, the rookies of Team 2 revealed complex expressions on their faces.

We… take good care of him?

He’s “taking good care” of us every day! Killing us so much we don’t even dare step out of the tower!

At the same time, Chi Shuo’s private chat windows were also blowing up.

Xu Zhuo: “Is he that Xiao Ye you brought to the finals venue that day? He’s actually an Omega? No wonder you were protecting him like a mother hen, hahaha. Chi Shuo, you’re done for, your reputation in your late years is ruined!”

Zhao Xin’an: “Holy crap crap crap, Tianhuan actually signed an Omega player. Quick, quick, pull him into the group!”

Zhou Jiawen: “Congratulations Captain Chi on gaining an Omega teammate [Smile.jpg]”

Chen Qianhua: “Captain Chi, don’t be too fierce to the Omega. Control your tone a bit when you scold people~”

Fang Zhengqing: “I’ll be gentle when we play matches. Don’t let your little cute Omega get scared out of his wits.”

Chi Shuo: “…………”

Just you wait, all of you.

Wait until we reach the arena, and my Omega slaughters you until you’re looking for your teeth on the floor.

Don’t let him scare you out of your wits then.