Exploring Immortality Cultivation-Chapter 299 - 53 One Month Later

"I've been really annoyed lately, really annoyed," Wang Qi groaned with his head in his hands, on a lush, grassy slope.

Bao Xiaoya, who had been practicing a Hand Technique in the distance, heard Wang Qi's complaints and walked up to him, bending over and soothingly said, "Senior Brother, according to what you just mentioned, Divine Capital isn't really that bothersome, right?"

The bright sunshine slanted across Bao Xiaoya's face, her fair skin somewhat dazzling, making Wang Qi feel an "unable to look straight at her" sensation—this was the optimism of someone single-minded... Standing in front of such a person and showing my annoyance really makes me feel ashamed...

Wang Qi shifted his gaze: "Anyway, not to mention a ton of tasks every five days, Junior Master Liu's lectures are also devoid of any nutritional value; I'm completely relying on self-study to keep up with the pace now."

"Actually, the Wanfa Sect is only slightly stronger than your side," Bao Xiaoya was also somewhat distressed, "To tell the truth, Mathematics is hard to learn and the Grandmasters of the sect don't study this."

Wang Qi responded offhandedly, "After all, it's hard to achieve results with things that are too basic."

In the field of Mathematics, the more basic the subject, the harder it is to make a breakthrough. Mathematical logic is the cornerstone of Mathematics; if a breakthrough were made in mathematical logic, the entire mathematical system would change. Even achieving a minor result in this area would require tremendous effort.

Moreover, because these things are too basic, they cannot be transformed into combat power. Take the equation 1+1=2, the foundation of all operations, but can anyone convert this into a Swordsmanship technique? Does hacking once and then hacking again equate to hacking twice?

"I have a great-uncle who researchers this skill; I originally wanted to ask him for advice," Bao Xiaoya showed a frustrated expression, "Just can't find him at this critical time, really annoying."

"Great-uncle?" Wang Qi was puzzled for a moment before he remembered her identity.

Hmm, I forgot, girl, your surname is Bernoulli... The Bernoulli Clan, right...

"Actually, with the Bao Clan's Heavenly Element, you could start from there," Wang Qi said this through clenched teeth. Damn, to be able to prefix so many different domains with one's family name, that's quite domineering.

"Actually, I did find a martial art that specifically elucidates Geometry called Heavenly Complete Scattering Hand. You should exchange for it too, Senior Brother," Bao Xiaoya suddenly said.

Wang Qi asked, "Is it the set you were just practicing?"

"Yep."

"No way," Wang Qi flatly refused: "It's indeed a fine form; although it's as powerful as a rifle, it's all-encompassing and adaptable for transformations. Unfortunately... it's not what I need at all, hey!"

When it came to being all-encompassing, the mental method Wang Qi harmonized with Earth's physical system was already comprehensive enough. His Martial Arts were also built from the most basic Mathematical principles, accumulating bit by bit. In terms of inclusiveness and variability, it was already strong enough. Heavenly Complete Scattering Hand overlapped significantly with his own system.

"It's only two hundred Merit; you have several hundred Merit on you too, right?"

Wang Qi covered his face: "You've definitely never exchanged for martial techniques or theories before, right? You still keep the rewards from the Immortal Institute trials and monthly tests, don't you?"

Bao Xiaoya nodded her head: "Many martial arts would be gifted to me by my great-grandfather or several great-uncles and uncles if I just asked, and then I haven't even fully learned all of their theories."

Damn... I forgot again, girl, your surname is Bernoulli...

"Speaking of which, this is the first time I've actively studied things other than the family's traditional Mathematics," Bao Xiaoya said to Wang Qi with a smile, "It's your fault, Senior Brother."

"Don't talk like it's my mistake."

"But, witnessing the birth of a new branch of Mathematics! What a temptation for an Arithmetician!" Bao Xiaoya stated bluntly, "In short, this is all because you led me astray, Senior Brother. If I had followed the normal path and studied Functional Analysis, there would have been plenty of people on the mountain I could have asked for advice."

Looking at Bao Xiaoya, who was speaking with such righteous indignation, Wang Qi felt slightly anxious—damn it, if this girl knew I haven't managed to get around to the logic stuff this past month, would she come all the way from the Wanfa Sect to kill me... But I'd probably be the first to be hacked with a firewood cutter not for womanizing but for not doing Mathematics homework on time...

Wang Qi and Bao Xiaoya were different. In his previous life, he was a top student in both Mathematics and Physics. To him, Mathematics was the best game and the best tool for exploring the world. His drive to study Mathematics was fueled not only by his passion for the subject but also by a belief in "to do a good job, one must first sharpen one's tools." On the other hand, Bao Xiaoya had a pure love for Mathematics. Although she wouldn't mind learning some Physics—and there were precedents in the Bo Family of Arithmeticians who made discoveries in Physics and Astronomy—such behavior was more akin to a Swordsmith swinging the sword they had forged, testing just how sharp it was.

Now why do I suddenly feel guilty about bringing her here to help me grind for reputation?

Wang Qi coughed twice and said, "Regarding logic, I've actually been reading Elder Ji's treatise recently, the one that argues the basics of Calculator Mathematics."

Bao Xiaoya frowned slightly, her beautiful brows expressing curiosity, "This is quite different from the issue we discussed last time—are you still plotting your Foundation Establishment?"

"Did you see my design for the Magic Foundation?"

Bao Xiaoya nodded and said with some regret, "It's a pity I only practiced the Yao Ding Calculating Scripture and the Book of Geometry and have no other mental methods, so I can't use that to establish my foundation."

Wang Qi said, "Anyway, I'll continue to research Mathematics logic, but I only have a little more than a year until my Foundation Establishment, so I need to cram on the Mathematics of the calculator, and that's what I have to focus on for now."

Bao Xiaoya honestly lowered her head and apologized, "I'm sorry, Senior Brother—I shouldn't have joked about your future."

Wang Qi had an idea and said, "Actually, you could also delve into Probability Theory and Topology. I mentioned it the first time we discussed fuzzy Mathematics, this branch of Mathematics should really be developed alongside Probability. And then, Topology... fuzzy Mathematics will certainly involve fuzzy topology."

Bao Xiaoya raised her hand and asked, "Senior Brother, isn't Topology ultimately derived from Geometry? Like, boundary-blurred... Geometry?"

"I've got just a bit of an idea about that!" Wang Qi scratched his head, "But it's just a bit unclear and immature, so in short... fuzzy Mathematics starts with uncertain fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic, so any branch of Mathematics that can be described with sets and logic could have a sub-branch added to it..."

Bao Xiaoya suddenly felt a bit annoyed, "I feel like, according to what you're saying, you want to complete the most interesting parts all by yourself."

"Of course not, we're in this together, haha..."

After dealing with Bao Xiaoya, Wang Qi's mind left the grassy hillside. Bao Xiaoya herself was tens of thousands of miles away at the Wanfa Sect and naturally couldn't meet him in person. In fact, the pleasant scene was just wallpaper in the Bo Family's exclusive chat room.

After exiting the chat, Wang Qi entered another interface. It was the exchange page for paid research papers. Wang Qi sighed, opened a few papers he had planned to buy, transferred them to his personal calculator, and then completely exited the Ten Thousand Immortals Illusion Realm.

Thinking of his almost depleted Merit, Wang Qi let out a sigh of lament.

"Squandering away... all gone in one month..."