All-rounder Artist-Chapter 739 - 705: I Keep Going Even When I Hit a Wall_1

This was good news for Lin Yuan!

Lin Yuan really appreciated Han Jimei’s abilities.

This recognition came not only from Jin Mu’s praise, but also from the previous exchanges between Han Jimei and Lin Yuan within the Tribe.

He has a good impression of her.

At least their collaborations have been pleasant, with no complications.

Unlike with Ling Kong.

As soon as the latter took the stage, their cooperation ran into problems.

What made Lin Yuan happiest was that Han Jimei brought two outstanding cartoonists!

Although Lin Yuan was prepared for his workload to triple, this would inevitably increase the studio’s workload.

Excluding Jin Mu.

The current studio, including Lin Yuan and Luo Wei, has six people.

Six people simultaneously working on three comics would be doable with Lin Yuan there, but it would be tiring!

Not to mention...

Once the blog regains the comic rights, the studio would also have to continue serializing The Kindaichi Case Files!

With this in mind.

The studio’s six people might have to juggle the updates of four comics, a schedule that is bound to lead to overworking to the point of baldness.

So.

Unless absolutely necessary, Lin Yuan still hopes that everyone would be able to work in a relaxed and happy atmosphere.

Of course.

Lin Yuan could also continue to hire assistants.

But compared to hiring more assistants, having other cartoonists would obviously be more convenient.

"These two cartoonists; one is Tianmen, the other is Yeshenchen, you should know them. After all, they were once top cartoonists of the Tribe too."

Jin Mu introduced.

Lin Yuan nodded. He indeed knew these two cartoonists.

They both have remarkable achievements. If they join the Alliance, they would undoubtedly be of great help.

Now it is settled.

There’s no need for him to stretch himself thin.

"If you have no objections, I’ll get back in touch with Han Jimei."

He paused for a moment.

Then Jin Mu continued, "By the way, I also got another piece of news from Han Jimei."

"What news?"

"About Ling Kong’s identity."

"Hmm?"

Lin Yuan was not overly curious, but he decided to give it a listen.

Jin Mu spoke seriously, "Let me tell you this, the Tribe’s surname is Ling!"

Lin Yuan pretty much understood, "High-level connections?"

"It’s probably at the very top. Ling Kong is being groomed by the Tribe as a future successor. He has a younger brother, but his brother is less proficient compared to him. So unless something unexpected happens, Ling Kong will be the decision maker within the Tribe."

At this point, Jin Mu’s expression turned solemn.

This opponent was far more formidable than he had imagined!

Under normal circumstances, that high level of loss Ling Kong caused the Tribe would likely result in him being kicked out.

But he’s the successor of the Tribe...

This changes things completely.

The punishment that would end up on Ling Kong is likely equivalent to a slap on the wrist.

After serving this punishment, Ling Kong can continue as before, and even continue to oppose them!

As for burying the hatchet?

Ever since Lin Yuan moved his three pen names to the blog, it’s been hard for the two sides to reconcile.

Because the blog and the Tribe have always been arch-enemies.

Most importantly!

The blog had given up one percent of its shares to woo Lin Yuan!

Keep in mind, the scale of the blog is terrifying, one percent of shares is much more than what people initially think!

Now, Lin Yuan has been completely tagged to the blog!

In some ways, could the blog be considered as Lin Yuan’s own enterprise?

He had become one of the directors!

So this was no longer a personal vendetta, but a struggle between two internet forces, there’s no room for separating business from personal matters.

Chances are that Ling Kong will always pose as an adversary to Lin Yuan far into the future.

Lin Yuan nodded.

He did not perceive Ling Kong as a threat.

It wasn’t that he looked down on Ling Kong, rather, he just felt that as long as he handled his own matters well, it would be fine.

Of Course.

Lin Yuan is not one to stir up trouble, but he’s also not afraid of it, otherwise, he wouldn’t have chosen to break with the Tribe.

...

The news of the new comic website being prepared couldn’t be kept secret from the industry insiders, and Starlight and the blog did not plan to.

The new site lacked the most in publicity!

And now is the perfect time to raise awareness!

So.

A week later, Starlight and the blog jointly announced the news about the new comic website, "the Alliance"!

At the same time!

The names of two top-level cartoonists who were confirmed to join the "Alliance" were also publicly announced!

Suddenly!

The netizens were shocked!

Establishing a new comic website?

A netizen mumbled, "Why does it seem to me that Xian Yu and Chu Kuang built a comic website specifically for Shadow?"

It’s not just similar!

It’s blatant!

This is simply too harsh!

Look at whom Shadow is leaning on!

These two guys are totally holding their ground!

"With the backing of Starlight, this big move is Xian Yu’s masterpiece!"

"I’ve always felt that Xian Yu and Chu Kuang were closer, but it seems all three of them have a strong bond! Xian Yu’s involvement in setting up this manga website for Shadow speaks volumes about his financial strength!"

"No, no, no. It’s Starlight going all out for Xian Yu!

"The name of the manga site is rather meaningful. Could the union referred to be between Xian Yu, Chu Kuang, and Shadow?"

The thing is, neither Xian Yu nor Chu Kuang knows how to draw manga!

Someone wondered, "Does it refer to the union of Shadow, Yeshenchen, and Teacher Tianmen?"

"That’s a small alliance if it’s just the three of them."

"But it’s not bad, these three top-tier manga artists, former tribal heads, are sure to draw in some attention!"

"If Shadow were to fight solo, he would be in real trouble!"

"Although they still can’t compete with Tribe Comics, having three top-tier manga artists join forces at least gives them a foothold!"

"That’s right. Tianmen and Yeshenchen excel at King’s Path Comics. Shadow doesn’t do King’s Path, but a site can’t do without King’s Path Comics. Otherwise, it would be too niche!"

"..."

If it’s just Shadow, then the website, even when established, wouldn’t mean much!

It’s far from being a match for Tribe Comics!

But if there are two big King’s Path Comics artists joining the ’Union’, although the website might still not compete with Tribe Comics, at least it could attract some users.

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At least, it could make some waves.

What’s uncertain is, what’s Shadow’s new manga?

Some guessed Shadow would go for a King’s Path Manga like ’Death Note’ once again.

After all, what Shadow needs most now is popularity!

And among all his works, ’Death Note’ is the most popular!

Only a classic evil-pathway manga like ’Death Note’ could compete with King’s Path Manga in popularity!

"I already have a premonition. This move by Shadow is going to be explosive!"

Shadow has recently been loaded with lots of topics and attention, being caught up in numerous public opinions!

Under such tremendous pressure, Shadow is bound to counterattack!

Even if ’The Kindaichi Case Files’ performed averagely, no one dared to underestimate Shadow’s capabilities!

Not only fans and netizens thought so!

Even the manga artists from Tribe thought the same!

They are also discussing Shadow’s new manga theme here.

They are in Tribe.

Shadow is in Union.

In the future, each working for their own party, how could they not pay attention to Shadow’s affairs?

Bringing the topic back.

Even if they are not competitors, the people in the same industry are certainly keenly interested in Shadow!

Then someone guessed:

"Perhaps Shadow’s next piece wouldn’t necessarily be about the evil way theme. Wasn’t ’Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma’ also considered a disguised King’s Path theme?"

This is one possibility.

Amidst various conjectures, suddenly someone teased:

"It definitely won’t be a detective genre."

Chuckles.

The other manga artists also laughed.

Let alone if Shadow is a stubborn person.

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Even if Shadow is stubborn, with all the eyes on him lately, he can’t ignore the downside of the niche genre!

He needs this new website to prove himself!

Otherwise, how could he live up to the support of Xian Yu and Chu Kuang?

But how can choosing the detective genre again prove Shadow’s worth?

Shadow has already proved with ’The Kindaichi Case Files’:

Even a manga artist as fierce as him can’t popularize this genre.

He can’t possibly stumble over the same rock twice, can he?

Speaking of which.

Tribe inadvertently did Shadow a big favor!

By banning ’The Kindaichi Case Files’, they saved Shadow from taking the blame for unfinished story arcs.

Being blamed for leaving stories unfinished can seriously harm one’s reputation!

But if it’s banned, Shadow doesn’t have to bear that burden.

The fans of Kindaichi wouldn’t place the blame on Shadow.

This way.

Shadow can entirely justify starting a new project, choosing a genre that he’s most confident in!

With this in mind.

Almost everyone is waiting for news about Shadow’s new manga!

However.

Just as everyone was eagerly looking forward.

A post from Shadow left everyone in shock!

Netizens fell into a collective daze:

"The new manga is still a detective one."

Shadow is undoubtedly the most stubborn person on earth!

Such stubbornness...

Even after hitting a wall, he’s refusing to turn back!

You’re clearly at odds with the detective genre, aren’t you!!!

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Ps: Thanks to Alliance Hierarchs, "Cangzi Guishao" and "Swallow 523", for their generous support. I bow before you two▄█▀█●. Recently, Alliance Hierarchs have been so generous, I feel guilty whenever I don’t update enough. But I’m really too exhausted to write any more today. Will give it my all tomorrow. By the way, Monthly Tickets’ time!