All-rounder Artist

Jin Mu had already discussed with Lin Yuan.

Seeing the six comic artists from Tribe Comics on the verge of job-hopping to the Alliance, Shadow would truly be running an eleven-man operation!

Although Shadow himself doesn't draw.

At that moment.

His sister yelled from downstairs, "Come down and have some fruit!"

Antarctica, who had been spacing out in Lin Yuan's room, suddenly perked up, opened the door himself, and zipped downstairs, vanishing in a flash.

Lin Yuan followed downstairs as well.

There was an assortment of fruits on the table.

Lin Yuan tossed a washed apple to Antarctica and started to peel an orange himself.

No sooner had he peeled the orange than his sister reached out her hand, still looking at her phone without lifting her head, and said, "Half for each of us."

As Lin Yuan broke open the orange to hand it to his sister, he casually asked, "What are you watching?"

"Comics."

"Where?"

"Tribe Comics."

Lin Yuan quickly retracted his hand and finished the orange by himself.

"Hahahaha!"

His sister laughed, "Big Yaoyao, you have no idea what the relationship between brother and Shadow is. We should be supporting the Alliance and not provide Tribe Comics with any traffic!"

His sister was also aware of the comic industry affairs.

His younger sister put down her phone, began peeling an orange herself, but complained, "I actually planned on switching to Alliance Comics. The artists at Tribe are all flaky. The five comics I was following all stopped updating at the same time, and it's infuriating!"

"Stopped updating?"

His sister suddenly asked, "Are you following Wildsword's 'Storm Valley'?"

"Yes."

"I'm following it too. I don't know what's up with Wildsword lately, it's been almost a month without an update!"

Sister and sister united in their resentment.

Lin Yuan: "..."

His sister also followed Tribe Comics?

This sibling bond seemed a bit plastic.

His younger sister didn't notice the expression on Lin Yuan's face and went on, "I also followed Tang Yi's 'Goddess Alliance' and a few other comics by artists like Grassheart and Dragon King, they've all stopped updating recently. Feels like they coordinated or something."

"That's even worse than the authors under our banner!"

Indignantly, his sister said, "Silver Blue's contracted authors at least come up with an excuse like going on a research trip when they skip updates!"

Lin Yuan did not join in their conversation.

Tucking a banana into his pocket and grabbing an apple, he headed upstairs.

However, the chat between his sister and his younger sister did give Lin Yuan some insights.

What with Tang Yi, Wildsword, Dragon King...

Aren't these the comic artists that Han Jimei poached from Tribe?

Back upstairs.

Lin Yuan went online to check the update records of these artists.

Indeed.

The six artists planning to jump ship to the Alliance had all recently gone without updates.

Lin Yuan didn't need to guess what those six were busy with; they must be rushing to work on the comics he had given them. They would surely need to start new series as soon as they joined the Alliance.

It had to be said.

The reader base of top comic artists was terrifyingly huge, and the impact of these six artists stopping updates at the same time was massive!

Every major comics-related forum was discussing it, and readers were full of complaints.

"Why hasn't Bai Li's comic been updated lately?"

"Bai Li is stopping updates too? I've been nurturing Grassheart's 'Edge of the Night' for a month, and damn it, not a single new chapter!"

"Woldsword too."

"And Tang Yi."

"Even Brother Wolf, who is such a diligent artist, has stopped updating!"

"Dragon King is even more diligent than Brother Wolf, usually updating three times a week, but suddenly he's gone off the radar."

Netizens, upon reflection, were shocked!

Six top comic artists stopping updates at the same time!

Could it be that they were all caught while out on a collective clandestine venture?

The problem was, Tang Yi was a female artist; surely she wasn't involved in the clandestine activities with five male artists?

Something was not right!

Countless comic fans were unsettled, worried that these six comics would be discontinued.

...

Tribe Comics.

The editors were also puzzled.

What was going on?

Six top comic artists stopping updates at the same time?

What were they busy with?

Nowadays, it was normal for one or two top artists to stop updating, but six at the same time was odd, and the fact that they stopped updating simultaneously was even more suspicious.

Did all six of them really jump ship to Da Bao Jian?

Soon, an editor reported the news to Ling Kong.

Although Ling Kong had taken over the film and television department of Tribe, the formal handover was still some time away, and the new leader who would take over Tribe Comics hadn't been confirmed yet. He was still responsible for the operation of Tribe Comics.

At this moment.

Ling Kong, hearing the news, looked somewhat displeased:

"Didn't you contact them to ask for a reason?"

"We asked. Wildsword said he was feeling unwell and wasn't in the right state of mind lately."

"What about the others?"

"Their reasons are similar, like Tang Yi saying she's got her period."

"What are they playing at, can our current situation afford their shenanigans?"

"After all, they are big names."

"No matter how big a name is, can they be bigger than Shadow? I don't indulge even Shadow, let alone them. Write if they want to write, if not, get lost!"

Ling Kong said angrily.

The editors who had come to report had strange expressions on their faces.

If those six really left, Tribe Comics would be finished.

Given the current state of Tribe Comics, no one in the company is willing to take over Ling Kong's position.

Yes.

The people at Tribe Comics all knew about Ling Kong's job transfer.

It was inevitable.

Tribe Comics had already been messed up by Ling Kong.

During his term, the performance turned into a pile of crap.

How could the higher-ups possibly allow him to continue staying here?

The main reason Ling Kong hadn't officially left Tribe Comics yet was because no one in the company qualified to take over wanted to deal with the mess that was Tribe Comics.

Whoever took over Tribe Comics would have to face Shadow directly.

The average person really couldn't handle it and would rather not take the position.

Just then.

Ling Kong's assistant burst in, stumbling and tumbling, pale-faced, drenched in sweat, and trembling as he shouted:

"Mr. Ling, it's over, over, over, over, over!"

"Are you trying to scare me to death!"

Ling Kong was furious: "You're the one who's finished!"

How unlucky can you get!

The assistant was almost in tears, his voice shaking: "Mr. Ling, it's really over!"

"You..."

Ling Kong swung his foot, intending to kick him.

The assistant dodged, leaving Ling Kong to kick at nothing, while he himself stumbled almost falling. He didn't care about that and hurriedly explained, "Tang Yi and Wildsword, those six comic artists, just announced they're defecting to the Alliance!"

Craaash!

All the editors were dumbstruck!

A backstab by six top comic artists?

Ling Kong wanted to kick his assistant again, ready to pound him, but at that moment, he froze, his face turning as white as a sheet, his mouth twitching, and his expression contorted.

Really...

Really left?

At that moment, Ling Kong wished he could slap himself hard!

Such a jinx!

Those were Tribe's top six comic artists. If they went to the Alliance, what the hell could Tribe Comics play anymore!

"The Alliance!"

He was so angry he wanted to spit blood!

Meanwhile.

In an office at Tribe.

A senior executive at Tribe was patting a middle manager on the shoulder:

"I've said so much, you should understand by now. The Alliance isn't that strong; they rely solely on Shadow. We at Tribe Comics still have so many excellent comic artists. Together, we can definitely stand against Shadow. Just make some achievements, and it's entirely possible for you to be among the top executives in the future. The company has high hopes for you, and I truly believe your place among Tribe's top executives is assured!"

What a big promise!

The middle manager was so inspired that his previous hesitations gradually vanished. He felt a surge to make a big impact in the comics department, to show the entire company his capabilities, to really make a mark... Then...

Suddenly.

An anguished cry came from outside, "Manager Zhang, six top comic artists from Tribe Comics have defected, they all joined the Alliance!"

"What?"

The manager trembled!

And the middle manager opposite him stepped back several paces, shaking his head like a tambourine. The hot-blooded thoughts from before vanished without a trace, replaced with endless fear and relief!

That was close!

Almost fell for it!

"Manager Zhang, I have no grudges with you, you can't push me into the fire pit. Even if you demote me, I won't take over any comics department!"

To hell with saving the day!

Whoever loves the comics department can have it!

Anyone who steps into that pit is doomed!

Why should I bear the consequences of Ling Kong's sins!