Believe me, I really am a professional League of Legends player.

Chapter 124 Dressed in fine clothes and riding a spirited horse!

"One more game, please. But this is really the last one. Tomorrow I have to complete the filming task and cooperate with the official team to shoot the pre-match promotional video." Li Fan said as he clicked the "prepare" button.

"No problem!" Pineapple was in a great mood, and since a game would take more than twenty minutes, it was getting late and it was time to end the broadcast.

As a result, the two played two more rounds. The main reason was that they almost won the second round, and since they lost by a narrow margin, they didn't want to end the stream in shame, so they started another round in perfect unison.

However, the viewers in the live stream burst into laughter.

Because they knew... there would never be another chance!
If you only hit it once, you'd eat the phone on the spot.

After finishing the game, Li Fan greeted the viewers in the live stream and then ended the broadcast.

However, he didn't go back to his dorm immediately. Instead, he leaned back in his chair, took out his phone, and searched for information about the Huya PUBG Bounty Challenge.

As Pineapple said, this is indeed the first PUBG online tournament in China spearheaded by a live streaming platform, aiming to promote the game and discover potential streamers and players.

This also shows how much a platform is optimistic about this game, given that it only took a little over a month for them to host a competition.

The entry requirements are indeed not high; all you need is a fixed team of four to register and participate in the preliminary rounds.

The champion's prize of 150,000 RMB is a very high amount for a game that has only been popular for a little over a month, and its significance outweighs the financial reward.

If this competition remains incredibly popular, a continuous stream of similar competitions will follow.

As long as there are competitions, the professional scene will continue to develop healthily.

Just like League of Legends, its popularity has been maintained because of the domestic league and the World Championship.

Without this complete competition system and established professional players, the rate at which players leave each year might be unacceptable to the organizers.

Another point is that once the domestic competitions yield results, the old players who quit the game will come back to find their old memories and relive the experience.

This is the influence of professional competitions.

"Huya Bounty Tournament... Interesting." His eyes lit up.

This nascent esports scene is exactly what he wants!
This is because of the unique characteristics of one's cheat code; the higher the influence in other games, the greater the benefits.

That's why back then... even though I knew the club didn't want me to participate in the QQ Speed ​​quarterfinals.

I still chose to go.

If he is subsequently benched, there's nothing that can be done; it just means he's not meant to be with EDG.

EDG's championship will probably come in 21.

Unexpectedly, EDG didn't say anything after I returned, and the match was played normally.

It seems the club has relatively low expectations for itself right now; as long as they can win the game, that's enough.

We've reached a bottleneck. We have the learning points, but the free attribute hasn't been triggered for a long time.

Although your reaction time is 91 and your hand speed is 90, both of which are excellent, can you really refuse the possibility of becoming better?

Especially when I think of the person on the other side covered in sweat, that's why I keep working hard!
"I have to participate... but how do I find the other three teammates?"

To be honest, I only have a few noobs as friends in PUBG; I haven't added any top-tier players.

If I want to find teammates, do I have to look for them in live streams?

Although the Huya Bounty Challenge is held in July, there are preliminary rounds beforehand.

Registration begins on May 15th, so Li Fan doesn't have much time left...

This is a real headache.

After finishing these thoughts, I turned off the computer and went back to my dorm room.

I've gained a lot from playing Street Fighter recently, accumulating a full two thousand learning points.

The effort put in has been directly reflected in the hero pool.

First, I spent three whole nights practicing Syndra to five stars in proficiency.

The main reason was that I was matched with good teammates and didn't encounter any troublemakers.

Otherwise, the difficulty would have increased several times over...

I've pretty much figured out that it takes three days to upgrade a hero to five stars, and at most nine days if things go slowly.

With a sufficient hero pool, one can gradually maximize their proficiency in this way.

So today I'm going to practice a new hero.

My hero pool is mostly composed of AP heroes.

For physical damage, Lucian and Jayce are the two main choices, but neither of them has particularly strong assassin abilities.

In the current version, there is actually only one mid-lane assassin who can still hold his own.

That's Talon.

After the rework, Talon has a unique wall-jumping mechanic. With his W skill for clearing waves, he has extremely strong roaming ability, and his burst damage from a full skill combo is still high.

The downside is that it is relatively fragile and extremely dependent on equipment and level. If it suffers setbacks in the early game or enters the fray at the wrong time, it can easily be melted upon entering the fray.

It's a classic double-edged sword...

Choosing this hero requires a corresponding system.

Otherwise, if Talon becomes useless, then this game is completely over.

There are indeed very few people who can play it well.

However, Li Fan felt that he was capable of handling it and that he could catch the opponent off guard.

After all, when researching the hero pool, heroes like these have never appeared before.

In this situation, no one would think of an AD assassin.

The reason is quite simple: although the current LeBlanc is still called an assassin, she is no longer an assassin at all; she is more like a farming mage.

Therefore, when other teams studied Li Fan, they rated him as being extremely skilled at playing traditional mages.

There is no such role as an assassin...

We should give them a surprise.

Having decided to train Talon, Li Fan no longer hesitated, immersing his consciousness in the system, selecting Talon, and confirming the activation of the [Endless Training Mode].

"Come on, let me see if this teammate I've been matched with is reliable..."

As long as you don't have god-like teammates, getting four stars shouldn't be a problem.

As usual, let's first check the teammates we've been matched with.

As for the opponents, it doesn't matter at all. There's a saying that goes, "It's not the god-like opponents you should fear, but the pig-like teammates."

Everything went black before my eyes, and the familiar dizziness returned.

When I opened my eyes again, I was already in the battle arena.

Top laner: Xiaohu; Jungler: Wei; AD carry: Gala; Support: Xiaoming.

"RNG's synergy is complete!" Li Fan breathed a sigh of relief, even wanting to laugh a little. This lineup was practically a dream training team.

Top lane Xiaohu is twenty times stronger than mid lane Xiaohu. If he had continued playing top lane, he probably wouldn't have evolved into Hagi Tiger.

With such teammates supporting him, he can focus entirely on practicing the mechanics, combos, and timing of roaming with Talon.

"I feel relieved now."

Interestingly, the opposing team's lineup consisted of top laner Shenchao, jungler Spider-Man, mid laner Lu Benwei, AD carry Uzi, and support Tabi.

S3 runner-up lineup...

Training, begin!
In the ensuing "endless" training, Li Fan devoted himself wholeheartedly to honing his skills with the male knife.

"Little Tiger, I'm here!"

"Xiao Ming, drive the puppy! I'm here!"

"They're pushing the lane top and diving the tower!"

With such top-notch teammates, his every roam is often successful.

Whether it's small-scale team fights in the jungle or tower dives on the side lanes, Li Fan is constantly familiarizing himself with Talon's timing for engaging and damage calculations in different situations.

When Li Fan opened his eyes again, he was already back in the EDG dormitory.

The sky outside the window was just beginning to brighten, but he felt refreshed and energetic, without the slightest fatigue. Instead, he felt a sense of fulfillment from his improved skills.

This is what it's like to be matched with normal teammates. You don't feel tired at all, and it doesn't take much energy out of you. Instead, you feel refreshed, like you've just woken up from a nap.

Upon opening the system, I was astonished to find that the Talon's proficiency had already reached four stars!

"It's done!"

One night of intensive specialized training yielded remarkable results.

A Talon with four-star mastery is enough for him to use in professional matches and deliver a carry-level performance.

After brushing my teeth and washing my face, I went straight to the cafeteria, and I was shocked as soon as I entered.

Good heavens, not only was the factory manager there, but Meikozet, Mouse, and the others were also sitting there neatly, eating and excitedly discussing something, their eyes shining.

At this time of year, the cafeteria used to be mostly occupied by myself and maybe Abu.

"Brother Kai, what's going on? Did the sun rise in the west? Why is everyone up so early today?" Li Fan asked curiously as he sat down next to the factory manager with his tray.

The factory manager swallowed the bun in his mouth and lowered his voice: "What else could it be? It's just that we're going to shoot the promotional video for the finals later. Everyone's thinking about how to look cool in front of the camera and, by the way... say some trash talk to suppress those guys from WE."

"Yeah, Fan-ge, I've thought of a few lines, like, WE's bot lane, are you ready to go to jail? Or, the fans who came to support WE today are ours after today! How about that? Isn't that badass enough?" Meiko couldn't help but chime in after hearing their conversation.

Li Fan nodded and gave a thumbs up: "That's right, Tianye is very energetic! Very energetic!"

"I think my giant bug could do a signature eating motion, and then I'd eat up everyone on WE, one bite at a time!"

Looking at his teammates' enthusiastic reactions, Li Fan almost spat out the porridge in his mouth.

Goodness, they usually work hard in silence, but I never expected them to have such a vivid inner monologue, and they're all determined to create some drama in the promotional video.

You can only say that the team members will be just as good as the team leader.

Just then, Abu came in, grabbed a meat bun, and walked over.

"The cars outside are ready. We'll head to the filming location soon. Everyone, be alert and show the spirit of EDG!"

"Don't worry, we are very experienced and we certainly won't embarrass ourselves."

"Yes, but I feel like Brother Fan might be a little stage-frightened, after all, he's a newcomer." At this moment, the factory manager joked.

"Then you'd better be prepared, or I'll just outdo you with my witty remarks!"

……

At 8:30, EDG's bus departed from the base on time and headed to the filming location arranged by the official team.

Upon arrival at their destination, the group had just gotten out of the car when they were warmly greeted by staff who had been waiting for them.

"This way, everyone from EDG. We'll head to the dressing room to get ready."

Following the staff into the temporary makeup area, everyone quieted down a bit when they arrived there.

After all, they are all secretly passionate, and they can't show it to strangers.

"Oh, the star contestants are here! Please have a seat," a makeup artist who seemed to be in charge greeted them with a smile.

"Teacher, make me look handsome. Give me a side-swept fringe; it'll make me look fiercer," the factory manager said from his seat.

"No problem, but you have a good foundation, so it's quite difficult to make you look fierce, but it's easier to make you look handsome."

Upon hearing this, the factory director's lips curled up slightly.

To be honest, if Li Fan hadn't come, none of the other contestants could compare to me in terms of looks.

"Unreal makeup artist has great skin. Just apply a little foundation and highlight the sharpness of your features and eyes... Make you look younger, less mature. Do you not have a girlfriend yet?" A makeup artist takes at least half an hour to do a makeup session, and it can be quite a long time if you just do makeup without chatting.

That's why makeup artists are so good at finding topics to talk about...

"What do esports players need girlfriends for? Women only affect their performance. Besides, Fan is only seventeen years old, which is the perfect time for him to improve," Abu said.

Li Fan closed her eyes and let the makeup artist do as she pleased.

After more than half an hour, the makeup artist finally put down her brush, examined her work, nodded in satisfaction, and said to Li Fan, "Alright, Unreal, you can open your eyes and take a look now."

Li Fan slowly opened his eyes, adjusted to the light, and looked at the mirror in front of him.

Holy crap! Is that me?
The contours were made clearer and more three-dimensional, and the already handsome features were enhanced with a touch of sharpness and refinement by the just-right makeup.

"Wow!"

"Fuck!"

"Great job, Brother Fan!"

Almost simultaneously, several suppressed gasps of surprise came from the side.

Mouse and Meiko, who had been joking about their makeup, came over and looked Li Fan up and down, their eyes full of amazement.

"Brother Fan! Confess honestly, did you secretly give the makeup artist a red envelope? This effect is outrageous! Compared to yours, our makeup looks like a sloppy job!"

"Forget it, it's purely a difference in fundamentals. If your foundation isn't good enough, there's nothing you can do about it."

"We really didn't accept any red envelopes. It's just that Unreal's natural features are so good that even a little touch-up makes a big difference," the makeup artist next to her replied with a smile.

Even the usually composed Abu couldn't help but take a few more glances, nodded, and said to the team leader next to him, "This kid's image is indeed outstanding. If he were to become a commercial endorser in the future, he could definitely handle it... Wait, it feels like a lot of people have been approaching us since this promotional video was released."

While they were chatting, the entire EDG team finished their makeup and changed into black and red team uniforms. The already energetic young men looked even more dashing after dressing up, and the team's morale immediately rose.

Abu couldn't resist taking out his phone and snapping a picture of the scene.

It was uploaded directly to Weibo.

A white horse and a long spear, flowing like poetry; youthful days of dashing clothes and spirited horses! Good luck in the finals!

(End of this chapter)