Chapter 713
Falling from the Sky
At this moment, although 369's crocodile woke up from the stun, he had no chance to fight against an Irelia with full passive stacks and both red and blue buffs. He could only use Flash and flee back to the tower in a sorry state.
"That's terrifying..." Tong Xi gasped. "This comeback not only requires exceptional skill, but also extremely precise calculations of damage and distance! Mo Zi's Irelia is like a grim reaper dancing on a knife's edge!"
The live stream chat exploded instantly:
[My God!!! What kind of incredible skill is this?!]
This Irelia is as slippery as an eel! 369 and Tian must be completely stunned!
[“I’ll come right after I finish clearing the lower half of the server” – refers to coming to give Mozi a double buff.]
[Is this what you call "resisting pressure"? Mozi: I'll teach you what real pressure resistance is: kill all the opponents and then no one will pressure me anymore.]
Having secured the first blood and two buffs, Su Mo pushed the minion wave and safely recalled to base under the tower.
He released the mouse, picked up the black thermos on the corner of the table, and slowly took a sip of warm water.
"Chen, go control the dragon in the bottom half of the map. Top lane doesn't need to come. I'll carry them this game." Su Mo's calm voice rang out in the voice channel.
The rest of the match became a personal showcase for this Irelia player.
Ten minutes later, Irelia, equipped with Blade of the Ruined King, solo-killed Renekton who was trying to farm minions under the tower on the side lane.
Fifteen minutes in, four EDG players grouped up in the bottom lane to withstand the pressure, while Su Mo's Irelia pushed down TES's high ground tower in the top lane with the Rift Herald.
When TES tried to send three players back to defend, Su Mo used his extremely high mobility to maneuver wildly in the jungle, not only escaping unscathed but also stealing the enemy's red buff.
Twenty-six minutes.
In the final battle at the Dragon Pit.
TES's formation was very compact, and they wanted to force their way into this team fight.
Just then, a blue figure emerged from the shadows!
Su Mo's Irelia did not enter the fray from the front, but instead used the Blast Cone above the Baron Pit to launch herself directly to the flank of TES's backline!
Ahri and Varus unleashed their ultimate ability, Vanguard Blade, creating an impenetrable barrier that instantly slowed them down!
"Brother Mozi is in!!! This spot is amazing!!" Guan Zeyuan roared wildly.
Immediately afterwards, the Q skill left an indistinct afterimage among the marked enemies.
“Swish, swish, swish—!”
There are no fancy tricks, only extreme violence and elegance.
With Achenwei's ultimate ability locking down Varus, Sumo's Irelia used her Q skill to reset her auto-attacks repeatedly in just three seconds, completely shredding TES's entire backline!
"Triple Kill!"
Triple kill!!
Without their two carries and jungler, TES's remaining Renekton and Lena could only fall in despair, lying in pools of blood.
"Ace!!!"
"Team wipe!!! EDG pulled off a perfect 0-for-5!!! It's over!! This highly anticipated match has once again ended in a crushing victory for EDG!!"
As TES's blue crystal hub exploded, deafening cheers erupted throughout the stadium.
2:0.
EDG remains undefeated, standing out from the crowd!
……
The post-match interview area.
Today's interviewee is Luo Xin. She's wearing a light blue dress and has her hair styled in two cute buns, making her look youthful and energetic.
Seeing Su Mo walk over with a thermos, Luo Xin's eyes immediately lit up into two crescent moons.
"Welcome our MVP, Mo Ge!" Luo Xin smiled sweetly and handed over the microphone. "These two games today were truly amazing, especially the first game with Irelia. That 1v2 comeback kill really stunned everyone. How did you stay so calm when facing the double-team from Renekton and Xin Zhao?"
Su Mo raised the microphone, his tone calm and without any ripples: "Actually, there's nothing special about it. Zhao Xin's animation has a long wind-up, so as long as you don't get knocked up by him, Irelia has a lot of room to maneuver in the minion wave. It's mainly because the opponent gave us the opportunity."
"That answer is truly the epitome of Versailles!" Luo Xin chuckled, covering her mouth, and continued, "Everyone is very concerned about the schedule for the last few weeks of the regular season. Can EDG finish the Spring Split with a perfect record?"
Su Mo lowered his head slightly, glanced at the camera, and his deep eyes revealed a calmness that came from having experienced many things.
“A winning streak is just a set of statistics. It’s great if we can achieve it, but it’s okay if we can’t.” Su Mo’s voice was calm and powerful. “Our goal has always been to lift that trophy in the playoffs. Before that, all the games are just rehearsals for the finals.”
This speech was neither arrogant nor humble, but rather exuded the air of a king who looked down upon the world.
After the interview, Su Mo returned to the lounge and tidied up her peripherals.
As soon as I boarded the bus, my phone vibrated in my pocket.
Lin Xuan: [Teacher Su, congratulations on winning the competition. I tried making the cordyceps and old duck soup you mentioned last time at home today, but I think I put in too much salt... If it's convenient tonight, could you, the 'chef,' come over and save it? [Looking aggrieved]]
Su Mo looked at the screen, a gentle smile unconsciously curving her lips.
He glanced out the window at the bustling Shanghai nightscape. On this balmy spring night, besides the glory on the field, there was a warm corner waiting for him to get off work.
Su Mo: [We'll be there in half an hour. If it's too salty, we'll go eat the wontons at the street corner.]
After replying to the message, Su Mo leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes.
The bus drove smoothly through the night, taking the EDG team back to their base after their winning streak.
Su Mo didn't linger at the base. After a brief greeting to Ming Kai, he went to the underground parking garage, got into his black SUV, and drove towards the river-view apartment.
Pushing open the apartment door, I found that the main lights were not on, only the chandelier in the dining room emitted a warm orange glow.
The air was indeed filled with a rich aroma of duck soup, but there was also a faint, unpleasant smell of burning.
Lin Xuan was wearing a white turtleneck sweater with a floral apron over it, holding a long-handled soup ladle, and standing in front of the island counter, looking at a clay pot with a worried expression.
Hearing the door open, she turned around abruptly. Her face, always flawless in front of the camera, was now smudged with flour and oil, making her look less aloof and more endearingly down-to-earth and charmingly naive. "You're back..." Lin Xuan awkwardly put down her ladle, lowering her head like a child who had done something wrong. "I was going to make you a soup to celebrate, following an online recipe, but I got distracted and added too much salt, and the bottom of the pot seems a little burnt..."
Su Mo changed into slippers and placed his peripheral bag and thermos aside. He didn't laugh at her, but walked steadily to her side.
He reached out with remarkable ease and gently wiped away the oil stain on her cheek with his fingertips. The rough callus brushed against her delicate skin, causing Lin Xuan's breath to catch in her throat slightly.
"Let me see." Su Mo's tone was calm, exuding a reassuring charm.
He pulled a clean pair of chopsticks from the chopstick holder next to him, dipped them in the broth from the casserole, and tasted them.
It is indeed very salty.
"Is there any hope of saving her?" Lin Xuan looked at him anxiously, her hands unconsciously twisting the edge of her apron. This was the culmination of three hours of hard work in the kitchen, after she had turned down a seven-figure business dinner.
"Yes." Su Mo nodded, turned around, opened the refrigerator, and took out two potatoes and a piece of soft tofu.
He deftly peeled and cut the potatoes into large chunks, then poured them into the casserole dish along with the chopped tofu. He added some warm water and turned the heat back on.
"Potatoes and tofu can absorb excess salt. Simmer for another ten minutes to mask the burnt taste, and the soup will be ready to drink," Su Mo explained softly as she methodically prepared the soup.
Lin Xuan stood beside him, watching his back as he skillfully controlled the stove, apron in hand. Outside the window was the bustling, vibrant night view of Shanghai, but in this small kitchen, there was a tranquility she would gladly exchange for any amount of flowers and applause.
She couldn't help but step forward, stretch out her arms, and gently wrap them around Su Mo's strong waist from behind.
She pressed her cheek against his broad, warm back, closed her eyes, and felt his steady, powerful heartbeat.
"Su Mo..." Lin Xuan's voice was soft, revealing a hint of longing that she herself was unaware of. "Before I met you, I always thought that my destiny was that cold spotlight. But now I feel that being able to cook you a dinner here, where even if it fails, someone will cover for you, is the life I want most."
Su Mo paused slightly as he was chopping scallions.
He didn't push her away, but instead washed and dried his hands and turned around.
Lin Xuan maintained the embracing posture, but had to tilt her head slightly to look at him. His deep features were reflected in her clear, watery eyes.
Su Mo lowered his head and placed a gentle yet possessive kiss on her lips.
Lin Xuan's body trembled slightly, then she obediently closed her eyes, placed her hands on his shoulders, and responded passionately and shyly. The casserole bubbled and steamed, enveloping the two figures in an exceptionally tender atmosphere.
The two only separated slightly when the soup in the pot started to overflow with a "plop" sound.
Lin Xuan's cheeks turned as red as ripe apples. She took a half step back in a fluster and tidied her messy hair.
"The soup is ready. Go wash your hands and get ready to eat." Although Su Mo's breathing was slightly heavy, his voice remained restrained and steady. He turned off the stove, took out oven mitts, and placed the casserole on the table.
Although the cordyceps and old duck soup that Lin Xuan had made up for wasn't as fancy as what you'd get at a fancy restaurant, she drank two big bowls of it. Even the stomach problems she'd had from years of dieting seemed to have been completely soothed by the warmth of the soup.
……
As time goes by, the LPL Spring Split has entered its most intense sprint stage.
As we entered the latter half of March, the regular season entered its final week of competition.
Currently, EDG boasts an impressive 15-0 record, securing first place in the regular season and a guaranteed spot in the playoffs. Their final opponent is none other than JDG, a powerhouse team currently ranked third in the standings.
The attention surrounding this match was unprecedented. This was not only because it was the ultimate battle to determine whether EDG could finish the regular season with a perfect record, but also because JDG had the most anticipated rookie top laner of the season – Sheer Xu Bicheng.
Before the match, press releases from major esports media outlets were everywhere.
[An 18-year-old prodigy versus a seven-time champion! Will the LPL top laner's mantle be passed on today?]
Even JDG's official pre-match poster depicts a young man holding a sword, gazing up at a towering iceberg, a gesture brimming with provocation.
The competition was held on the afternoon of the day at the Hongqiao Performing Arts Center.
In the backstage lounge, the EDG players were making their final pre-match preparations.
"Although today's match won't affect our ranking, finishing with a perfect record will greatly boost morale." Mingkai held up his tactical board. "JDG's jungler Kanavi has been in better form recently, and his early game rhythm is very tight. In addition, the rookie Sheer's playstyle is extremely aggressive, so they will most likely focus on the top half of the map."
Ah Chen nodded, his expression serious: "Understood, I will do more counter-ganking on the top lane."
"Need not."
Su Mo, who was sitting in the corner of the sofa with his eyes closed, suddenly spoke. He slowly opened his eyes, unscrewed the thermos in his hand, took a sip, and spoke in a calm tone without any emotion.
"Focus your efforts on the bottom lane. Ruler has strong pressure, so protect Leave's farm. You don't need to come to the top side even once."
“But Brother Mo, Sheer has been picking pure carry champions like Fiora and Jayce in the last few games. If Kanavi keeps ganking top…” Ah Chen was a little worried.
“This young man wants to step over me to get ahead and prove himself.” Su Mo placed the thermos on the table, stood up, and his tall and slender figure exuded a suffocating sense of oppression. “Then I’ll give him a chance for a one-on-one fight. The premise is that he has to have the ability.”
The competition officially began at 5 p.m.
In the commentary booth, the golden duo of Guan Zeyuan and Miller were already in place.
"Alright viewers! Welcome to the final match of the last week of the LPL Spring Split regular season!" Guan Zeyuan's voice was incredibly powerful. "Today, we will witness history! Whether EDG can finish the regular season with an undefeated record of 16 wins or draws depends on this match!"
"That's right! And standing in front of them is the formidable JDG. Especially the rookie top laner Sheer, I wonder what kind of sparks will fly when he faces his idol and top player, Mozi!" Miller added.
The two players took their seats and the draft phase quickly began.
JDG, on the blue side, immediately banned Camille, Gwen, and Irelia in their first three picks. This was a sign of utmost respect for Su Mo, and also a clear indication of their determination to prevent him from gaining absolute control of the side lanes.
Subsequently, JDG instantly picked Vi as their jungler on the first pick, and then locked in a double marksman composition in the bottom lane on the second and third picks.
EDG, on the other hand, steadily secured Lee Sin, Syndra, and Jinx and Lulu for the bot lane.
In the second round of the draft, JDG's fourth pick immediately revealed Fiora!
"Fiora!! Sheer has locked in Fiora!!" Guan Zeyuan shouted, "When facing Mozi, this eighteen-year-old didn't choose to play defensively, but instead directly picked his signature Fiora, which has the highest win rate!! He's going for a strong laning phase!!" (End of Chapter)