My buddy is actually a Cao Cao type top laner?

Chapter 287 The Turbulent Transfer Period
Shanghai Zoo.

At the back of the ridiculously long queue, Luo Ji and Lao Qiang stood one in front of the other, silently looking at each other with anxious, intertwined gazes, as if they were calling each other's names in silence.

"If this is some kind of staring contest, then I admit defeat."

Luo Ji suddenly said something out of the blue.

"You have the nerve to say that? I was wondering what you wanted to do with me, and it turns out, go to the zoo? What the hell am I supposed to do with a guy at the zoo?"

Even the prisoner couldn't hold on any longer.

These internet-addicted teenagers who play games are usually so unappealing that they'd rather die than be in the light. They even consider going out to the convenience store to buy a bottle of water as excessive exercise. Letting them go to the zoo is no different from letting them die.
"We're still in quarantine, so I figured there wouldn't be many people here. Besides, this ticket was a gift from our club owner, so it would be a shame not to use it."

"Trying to get something for free, huh? Don't you realize that even with fewer people, this is still a first-tier metropolis!"

Luo Ji remained silent for a moment.

"Okay, I'll treat you to dinner later, you can choose the place."

"The boss is so generous, 666!!!"

Upon hearing Luo Ji's promise, Lao Qiang suddenly smiled and handed over a piece of chewing gum.

Although I do dislike places where people gather, well, men are always like this: since we're already here, we might as well make the most of it.

soon.

The two arrived in front of a group of leopards.

"What kind of leopard is this?"

"Simple."

Luo Ji glanced at it casually and said:

"To determine the species of a leopard, simply touch it. If the hand is still there, it's a cheetah; if the hand is gone, it's a leopard; if the person is gone, it's a jaguar; if the cigarette is gone, it's a snow leopard; if the money is gone, it's a jaguar."

Cage Gun: ?
Walked for a while longer.

"Is that a penguin?"

Luo Ji looked at the bunch of penguin chicks that the staff had brought out with some surprise, wondering how they could raise them in such hot weather.

"Do not."

Lao Qiang promptly corrected him:
"These are the QQ coins you've been recklessly spending over the years; they're coming back to renew your membership."

Luo Ji:?
The two spent most of the day exploring the park. Although some fans recognized them and asked for photos, they only took a few.

Esports players have a high profile online, but they still lack a certain level of fame in real life.

night.

We arrived at the restaurant.

Lao Qiang led the charge, stepping onto the marble tabletop of the private room, raising his wine glass high, and delivering one toast after another to Luo Ji.

Luo Ji didn't hold back either. This guy was a corporate slave in his past life, and he'd encountered all sorts of situations. He immediately turned the tables and fought him to the point of madness.

Until three rounds of drinks.

Luo Jicai finally spoke up and asked, "Are you really taking a break next year?"

"rest."

Lao Qiang nodded seriously.

"There's no need for that. Why not make some easy money while you're young? Why be so lazy? How old are you? 25 is the age to take risks." Luo Ji clearly wanted to persuade him further.

No matter what.

Saint Gun simply waved his hand in refusal.

"My performance has declined significantly this year. I'll take a break for a while and figure out whether I still want to continue playing."

He didn't hide it from him.

Saint Gun in S12 didn't actually perform very well on the field. It's not a matter of whether he's late in his career or not. How many professional players don't get criticized? They're used to it.

The main problem is that he himself can't accept his declining performance.

Seeing him say that.

Luo Ji could only express his regret.

As a time traveler, he naturally knew that the prison gun had reappeared, which meant that he still wanted to fight, and his performance was actually quite good.

But the problem is that he's feeling quite mentally exhausted right now, so let him rest for a while.

"correct."

As if he had just thought of something, he suddenly asked, "The transfer window is about to close. Have you found any new players yet?"

Given his relationship with Luo Ji.

It is obvious that apart from the head coach and Ueno staying with the team, almost everyone else in V5 chose to leave. Even those who did not want to leave were successfully traded away by V5.

Nothing else.

The main reason is that it just won the championship, so it will be expensive to sell.

If you leave it for another month or two, it will become somewhat worthless.

"Found it. We originally had our eye on a jungler and an AD carry, but they were both from RNG, so we couldn't get them. After thinking about it, we added a few more AD carry options and poached Ruler."

Upon hearing this, Lao Qiang was immediately alarmed.

Just stood up.

"Holy crap! There's even a plot twist! I have to stand up to hear this!"

Luo Ji rolled his eyes at him.

Continued:
"The support player is a youth training champion acquired by BLG, and the jungler is Weiwei, the former jungler from V5, who was snatched from BLG. Both of them are available for playing in matches, so they cost almost nothing and are considered cost-effective options."

"The middle lane?"

"You know FOFO, right? Casa is the one who connected the team. They're all from his area. They're top-tier goalkeepers, at least they have good personalities and follow orders. As long as they can hold the midfield, we can rely on the flanks to gain an advantage."

Listen to what he said.

As Lao Qiang gradually came to a conclusion, judging from Ruler's performance in the World Championship, the old guy should still have some fuel left in the tank.

If you can secure control of both the top and bottom lanes.

Then
The new V5 does have its own unique way of winning games, which FOFO understands a bit, but he's really not very familiar with the jungle and support roles.

"Alright, although you might not recognize me, I wish you all the best in the new season."

"I accept your good words."

soon.

As the transfer window draws ever closer, teams are finally starting to announce their rosters for the new season.

Teams like JDG and BLG, the two kings of the original world, still caused quite a stir in this world.

And then there are powerhouses like EDG.

After losing their mid laner FOFO, they surprisingly spent a fortune to bring in their new Korean mid laner, Fisher.

This "genius" player, who was supposed to appear in the EDG club a year later, had to come out of retirement early because the team lacked a mid laner.

Before the match started.

At least this guy is quite famous, after all, he's a top-ranked solo queue player in the Korean server.

Moreover, the title of "King of Korean Solo Queue" is truly prestigious. There was a team called GRF in an internet cafe that was full of "King of Solo Queue" players, and almost everyone is familiar with their player IDs.

Such as Chovy, Viper, Lehend, Tarzan, Sword, and the like.

Enough to see.

A player who can be called the "King of Korean Solo Queue" certainly has potential, but whether he can realize it remains to be seen.
That depends on how you train them.

These days, when clubs are vying to announce their rosters, are also the time when countless onlookers discuss the transfer situation of each club.

The V5 club, which has always been relatively unknown.

But then suddenly a bombshell was dropped online.

First, the coach.

Nofe remained the head coach. During the transfer window, several clubs offered him high salaries, but after working with Luo Ji for a year and feeling a deep connection with him, he chose to stay with the team.

S12
It was V5's decision to accept him that allowed him to get a job.

at the moment.

After achieving great success, he didn't want to just abandon the club so easily, and even had the ambition to bring another championship to V5.

Luo Ji, the top laner, needs no introduction.

Are Weiwei and Karsa rotating in the jungle? Everyone remembers him.

He played for V5 in S10, which means he's come back after going around in circles. He should be Karsa's successor.

Mid laner FOFO.

FOFO's performance in S11 was remarkable. Although he wasn't particularly amazing and his ceiling wasn't high, he at least had a very high floor. Even Xiao Yan and PPGOD were carried to victory, so FOFO's performance was actually quite good.

Although it's not entirely satisfactory, at least it's pleasing to the eye.

Next up is the AD position outside.

Emperor Chi?

This ID looks familiar.

Wait!
wrong!

who! ?

The moment the V5 bot lane position was fully revealed, the entire transfer circle and public opinion exploded.

[Holy crap, Mebius + Ruler! Do any other teams have this kind of dual-lane setup?]

[At first, looking at the mid and jungle, I thought V5 was out of options, but then I looked at the AD carry, and realized that after buying the AD carry, they ran out of money for the other positions. This was a truly cost-effective move.]

[After coaching the bot lane for the entire last year, are you planning to coach the mid lane for the entire year this year?]

With this lineup, if V5's new support isn't too bad, their bot lane will be incredibly aggressive, and teams with weak mid and jungle won't be able to touch them at all.

Satisfied.

V5's fans are really happy now.

During the transfer window, every team is afraid that their club's management will be out of their minds and sell off their star players, then bring in a bunch of new players to rot.

For example, WE.

It's the team that does the most of this kind of thing.

When rumors first circulated that V5 would be dismantled after winning the championship, V5 fans already felt deeply uneasy. When the roster was announced, seeing the unfamiliar mid and jungle players made their hearts stop.

The AD position will be announced soon.

comfortable.

Everything is comfortable now.

Even a certain "unemployed" teacher at home was dumbfounded.

Dig!

You should have told me earlier that you bought Ruler in the bot lane! If you had told me sooner, I would have submitted my resume immediately, even if it meant a lower salary.

When the time comes, the three of us will work together to make a good life for each other. Isn't that more important than anything else?

"No, man."

"Does FOFO even understand how to protect the AD carry? He just doesn't understand, okay? Shouldn't I be the one to handle this kind of lane? Oh, the streamer hesitated for a while, wondering whether he should continue playing professionally."

"But if V5 invites me, I will definitely go."

"The problem is he didn't invite me."

Similar words were uttered by various freelancers, such as the toothpaste, who was filled with regret.

Damn it.
If there's only one Luo Ji's V5, then it's undoubtedly a team that's just slacking off and carrying newbies.

They had inquired about all the well-known AD carries in the league, but none of them had received an invitation from V5 to join the team. They had thought V5 was doomed this year.

Who the hell could have imagined that?

Why don't you use domestically produced products, but instead import them?!

It was also at the same time.

Ruler gave Luo Ji the Chinese server account that the club had just applied for for him and asked him to help him post a declaration of joining the team. Luo Ji patted his chest and assured Ruler that he would make sure that the entire LPL knew about his arrival.

So that night...

On Ruler's official account, an extremely flamboyant statement appeared:
"You know, Luo Ji used to be my rival."

“We’ve clashed head-on at Worlds, and I’ve known Karsa for a long time. He’s incredibly strong, and I think the three of us could create great chemistry.”

"Sometimes making a decision is difficult, requiring many days and nights of thought."

"I've decided to bring my talents to the LPL, and I can't wait to wear the V5 jersey. As for Doran and Chaowei, I wish them all the best in GENG."

LPL viewers: ?

Which version of Ruler Emperor are you referring to?
(End of this chapter)