Morax is dead, Liyue will fall into my hands.

Shen He didn't understand what advanced mathematics was: "Please enlighten me, immortal."

Xiao would definitely not be interested in teaching anyone else, but Shen He not only studied under many immortals in Jueyun, but also consulted him many times. In a sense, he can be considered Xiao's half-disciple.

Fine!

Xiao said succinctly, "Starting today, you'll be here learning advanced mathematics with me!"

Shen He knew Xiao's personality, and she almost reflexively replied, "Yes, a deity!"

Chapter 19: The Future Father of Mathematics

In the evening, Mona came to pick up Li Ye and Shen He to go home for dinner.

When Li Ye went to call Shen He, he saw a scene of utter desolation.

Shen He sat at the table, staring intently at the four arithmetic problems in front of him, sweat pouring down his face.

Beside him, the aloof Xiao looked down at Shen He, occasionally making a sound to remind him, speaking very sparingly throughout the entire process.

When Xiao saw Li Ye coming over, he took the initiative to say, "You can go back now. She can stay and study advanced mathematics with me."

"Okay, okay, fine."

Li Ye nodded somewhat blankly, then followed Mona back to Fuxian Road with a bewildered expression.

Even after he sat down at the table and picked up his chopsticks, he still couldn't quite understand it.

Why are all these guys, who could easily solve problems with violence, so interested in math?

Before I traveled through time, I had never seen any sports students or martial arts students in schools who were so engrossed in mathematics.

Why don't we go back and ask Meng Qing if any of these retired soldiers of the Qianyan Army are interested in learning mathematics?

If so, I can set up a math training class in advance.

Thinking of this, after dinner, Li Ye approached Mona again and said, "Miss Mona, could you do a divination for Meng Qing and the others? If I let Yuan Hua teach them math, would they be interested in learning?"

Although Mona didn't know what mathematics was, she could easily perform divination for a few ordinary Thousand Rock soldiers.

She summoned a pool of water, then observed the starry sky reflected on its surface. Somewhat surprised, she said, "According to the divination results, they are not only very willing to learn the mathematics the boss mentioned, but they will even encourage other soldiers of the Thousand Rock Army to learn mathematics as well."

what! ?

Is that true?

Li Ye was utterly astonished when he heard Mona's divination results.

How can it be?

Yuan Hua and Shen He's love for mathematics can be explained by their personal interests. Meng Qing and the others' interest in mathematics can be seen as a way to prepare themselves for the future, so they can do something else if they can't continue as security guards.

But it's impossible to say that all the soldiers of the Chiiwa Army were particularly interested in mathematics.

When did mathematics become so magical?

Li Ye was shocked, but also somewhat happy.

As a science student, Li Ye has a special affection for mathematics.

While studying it, I was in ecstasy, wishing I could travel back in time and slaughter all those mathematicians. But after completing it, I was deeply disappointed to find that the continent of Teyvat didn't have a mathematical system.

After all, I can't be the only one who has to suffer the hardships and offended others while learning math, can I?

I've made up my mind. I'll go talk to Yuan Hua later and have the security guards patrol during the day and study math with him at night.

If it works out, it might actually allow mathematics to flourish on the continent of Teyvat.

At that time, mathematicians on the continent of Teyvat will all have to venerate Yuan Hua as the father of mathematics. It's quite something to look forward to.

After dinner, Li Ye took Mona back to the money exchange.

Tonight won't be peaceful. Pantalone will definitely send people to cause trouble. Even if they can't stop Yun Jin's open-air performance tomorrow, they'll try to make things difficult for themselves.

There's no need for Mona to do any divination; Li Ye could figure it out himself with his toes.

But it doesn't matter. Since Li Ye has the guts to open a money exchange and dig up the ancestral graves of "Northern Bank", he is confident in dealing with Pantalone's underhanded tricks.

Of course, he had more important things to do before that.

"You mean you want me to teach Meng Qing and the others advanced mathematics? Okay, I agree." Xiao agreed after a moment's thought upon hearing Li Ye's suggestion.

Back when the Sengan Army was still the Sengan Legion, they had always assisted him in slaying demons, and Xiao had never forgotten this camaraderie.

In addition, Meng Qing and the others were injured or even disabled because of Li Yue. Xiao had already said that he would teach them when Li Ye proposed recruiting the wounded and disabled Thousand Rock Army.

Xiao had previously planned to teach Meng Qing and the others how to use guns, but Xiao's techniques were beyond the reach of ordinary people, let alone disabled people like Meng Qing.

So the matter was put on hold, but now, upon hearing Li Ye's suggestion to teach mathematics, Xiao suddenly realized what was going on.

Yes, if you can't teach marksmanship, you can teach advanced mathematics.

During his studies, Xiao discovered that Li Ye's unique skill not only encompassed a vast array of knowledge but also formed its own system. If he could fully master it, his future would be limitless.

Since Li Ye himself doesn't mind, why should I be polite?

教！

Li Ye was delighted to see Xiao agree so readily and then found Meng Qing again.

Meng Qing was directing the security guards to maintain order around the stage.

Upon seeing Li Ye approach, he quickly saluted and said, "Reporting to the boss, everything is normal at the moment!"

Li Ye nodded and said, "Well, there's no need to report tonight. Anyway, things will definitely be abnormal later."

Meng Qing: "..."

Li Ye then said, "I came here to tell you something. Yuan Hua is planning to teach you math."

Go back and ask the guys in the security team if anyone is interested in learning. They can sign up with me, and I'll arrange it for you.

Don't ask what mathematics is; it can't be explained in a sentence or two. Anyway, it's very difficult.

But if someone can truly master it, even just a little bit, it can benefit them for a lifetime.

You won't need to work as a security guard anymore; you can become my assistant or take on a more important position.

In short, if you're interested, sign up. If you don't learn it or aren't interested, you can always give up. It's a rare opportunity anyway, so tell everyone about it later.

math?

What is mathematics?

Clearly, Meng Qing was unaware of the seriousness of the problem. He simply thought that since the boss had said it was a rare opportunity, he should talk to his brothers and see who was interested in signing up.

While being a security guard is not bad, the opportunity to become the boss's assistant would be a significant leap in both income and status, and such an opportunity is indeed rare.

Thinking this through, Mond said firmly, "Yes, boss! Don't worry, I will definitely explain everything to the brothers."

Li Ye patted Meng Qing on the shoulder and said, "Okay, then you guys continue patrolling, and while you're at it, grab some blankets or something to distribute to the people sleeping here."

It's getting cold, don't catch a cold.

......

Meanwhile, as the "Northern Bank" prepared to open, it was finally ready to bare its fangs.

The treasure-hunting groups notified by Solena have begun to infiltrate Liyue Harbor;

Freeman also collected information on all the employees of "Wanmin Money House" and prepared to use various means to make them defect at a critical moment.

Under Carlisle's scheme, the Fatui people in Liyue began to spread various rumors about Li Ye.

In addition, assassins dispatched by the "Shadow World" have already made their long journey towards Liyue Harbor.

The conflict between the two sides is about to erupt!

Chapter Twenty: Just like planting spies to cooperate

Many of the Liyue residents who came early to reserve their spots were sailors working on ships at the docks.

When they are on the ship, they may not get a rest for ten days or half a month, or even longer, but there is no work in between, so they have the time and energy to come and reserve a spot the night before.

If it were those laborers, they would have to get up early tomorrow to unload and move goods at the dock, so how would they have the time and energy to come over in advance?

Li Ye had blankets brought over, and later, as night fell, he specially lit several bonfires outside the stage to keep the people warm.

It's fine to eat at Huyan, but if you did it at Feiyunpo, you would definitely be reported.

Amidst the chorus of praise for Master Li, it was already past midnight before we knew it.

Just then, a quarrel suddenly broke out in the crowd, and the quarrel grew louder and louder, waking up many people who were sleeping nearby, and also attracting Meng Qing's attention.

Meng Qing quickly found out the reason for the argument.

The short man said he felt the urge to urinate in the middle of the night, so he went to pee, but when he came back, the tall man had taken his spot.

The tall man said he was sleeping there when the short man woke him up and then accused him of taking his spot.

The two had conflicting accounts, so Meng Qing asked the people around him what had happened. However, the people next to him knew nothing about it, saying they had no recollection of the two people and didn't know whose seat it was.

Meng Qing knew trouble was brewing. If someone stole something, he could simply send it to the General Affairs Department and let them handle it.

But this was just two people fighting over a seat; nothing was lost and no one was injured, so it couldn't possibly involve the General Affairs Department.

Qianyan Army is indeed responsible for maintaining public order, but not for solving cases.

In the past, they would not interfere with such matters unless the two sides started fighting, since arguing did not violate the laws of Liyue.

Meng Qing said, "This place is quite spacious. Why do we have to fight for a spot? Wouldn't it be fine if one of us went over there? Why don't you go over there?"

The shorter man immediately became unhappy: "He took my spot, why should I give it up? Aren't you bullying an honest person?"

Meng Qing looked at the tall man with some difficulty.

The tall man was also unhappy: "He clearly framed me, and I haven't even asked him to apologize to me yet. Why should I go? Should honest people be bullied?"

Meng Qing finally understood why his boss had said that things definitely wouldn't be normal tonight.

These two people in front of me, one or both of them are probably sent by "Northern Bank" to deliberately cause trouble here and try to sow discord between the boss and the boss.

If not handled properly, it will definitely become the topic of conversation among those who came to listen to the opera tomorrow.

How to do?

Meng Qing was having a headache; he had never dealt with such a problem before.

Left with no other option, Mondl had to bite the bullet and try to persuade them a couple more times. But instead of trying, the two argued even more fiercely, making it impossible for anyone around them to get any rest.