Xiao Yi

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Xiao Yi (萧易)
Gender	Male
Occupation/Role	Mathematician, physicist, materials researcher, professor, and academician
Affiliation	USTC; Mathematics Research Institute; Institute of Physics; Science Island Laboratory
Status	Active
First Appearance	6

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
[Ruthless Continuous Study] upgraded	15	Learning efficiency rises to as much as 12 times normal.
[Ruthless Continuous Study] Lv3	36	Reached after completing Non-singular Analytic and the Absolute Remote Abelian Conjecture; further increases learning efficiency.
[Material Mastery] acquired	171	Obtained after proving the Yang–Mills existence and mass gap problem; enables unique insight into materials.
[Ruthless Continuous Study] Lv5	172	Supports his calm, confident presentation at the International Congress of Mathematicians.
[Ruthless Continuous Study] Lv6	213	Unlocks the additional effect [Perfect Engineering] after his Navier–Stokes proof.

Background / History

Xiao Yi first emerges as an exceptional high-school student, solving three difficult problems over three days and drawing Professor Liu Bin's attention. Liu invites him into USTC's Young Scholars Program and considers an IMO gold medal a more valuable prospect for him. Xiao Yi is chiefly interested in gaining access to deeper and more cutting-edge mathematics. 6

He rapidly becomes the top student in his grade. He scores 700 in a monthly examination, achieves perfect scores in mathematics, physics, and chemistry, and is recruited by USTC's Gifted Class. He later takes the junior-year Nine Provinces Joint Examination as a sophomore, places first among 4.5 million candidates with 725 points, and receives a 10,000-yuan scholarship. 16 26 27

Before university, Xiao Yi studies advanced mathematics independently, reading Mathematical Analysis, Advanced Algebra, Analytic Geometry, and Abstract Algebra within two days. Academician Hu recognizes his command of Real Analysis after he finds and corrects an error in a graduate student's paper, then challenges him to write a publishable paper before entering university. 19 22 23

Personality

Xiao Yi is intensely focused on learning and research. He disregards popularity and teasing from classmates, prioritizing difficult mathematical material even during other lessons. 19

Despite his achievements, he consistently seeks feedback, accepts unfamiliar problems, and approaches new disciplines with curiosity rather than self-importance. He asks Professor Liu to review his first paper, joins Luo Mingya's materials project to learn computational materials science, and remains modest when others praise his reputation. 36 136 137

His relentless work habit has a cost: after drinking and oversleeping, his study BUFF temporarily disappears and he experiences slower reactions. The incident leads him to acknowledge the value of rest and balance. 269

Abilities & Skills

Ruthless Continuous Study

A growth-oriented BUFF that dramatically improves Xiao Yi's learning efficiency through continuous study.

• Reaches up to 12 times learning efficiency after an early upgrade. 15
• Advances to Lv3 after he completes his first major academic paper. 36
• Is documented at Lv5 during his Yang–Mills presentation. 172
• At Lv6, gains the additional effect [Perfect Engineering]. 213
• Can disappear when Xiao Yi breaks its conditions by oversleeping. 269

Mathematical Research

Xiao Yi demonstrates extraordinary ability across pure mathematics, analysis, data processing, and mathematical physics.

• Corrects an error in a graduate-level Real Analysis paper after only brief exposure to the subject. 22
• Writes Non-singular Analytic and the Absolute Remote Abelian Conjecture before entering university. 36
• Solves a complex problem during a live broadcast and extends his method to the higher-order-term problem in Fourier expansion. 147
• Develops the Hodge-Vertex Algebra Analytic Method while proving the Yang–Mills existence and mass gap problem. 171
• Proves the existence and smoothness of Navier–Stokes equation solutions. 213
• Posts five papers proving the Riemann Hypothesis. 286

Material Mastery

An ability gained after Xiao Yi's Yang–Mills breakthrough that allows him to analyze and work with materials at an exceptional level. 171

• Helps him analyze high-temperature superconductors in Sun Lina's laboratory. 186
• Supports the design of a lithium phosphorus sulfur chloride electrolyte with exceptional battery performance. 201
• Is used alongside the Electron-Interface Reaction Migration Model in materials research. 201

Computational Materials Science

Xiao Yi applies mathematics to materials data, algorithms, and electronic-structure problems.

• Identifies a likely crystal-lattice issue in an abnormal metal sample by comparing stress-strain curves with Fourier transforms. 138
• Improves a research algorithm's computational efficiency by more than 20%. 140
• Creates Absolute Electronic Computation Model 1.0, which achieves less than 1% error when tested on silicon and copper. 147
• Develops the Electron-Interface Reaction Migration Model (EIRM) for electron migration during interface reactions. 200

Physics and Engineering

Xiao Yi crosses between theory, computation, materials science, and engineering.

• Proposes the Hydrogen Power Method for introducing iron-vacancy defects into FeSe/SrTiO3 monolayer superconductors; simulation and experiment both succeed. 159 160
• Identifies a potential discrepancy in the Standard Model prediction for the W boson's mass through new error-analysis and data-processing methods. 163 164
• Discovers the X field and later links the X particle to aperture acceleration. 170 227
• Designs a precision magnetic-levitation fluid-control furnace for producing TA1203. 270
• Simulates and names “Twisted Carbon,” a carbon structure with high thermal conductivity and radiation resistance. 230

Publications and Research

• “Non-singular Analytic and the Absolute Remote Abelian Conjecture” — Xiao Yi's early academic paper, completed before university and sent to Professor Liu for review. 36
• Absolute Electronic Computation Model 1.0 — A computational model tested on silicon and copper with less than 1% error. 147
• Hodge-Vertex Algebra Analytic Method — Mathematical method developed in connection with the Yang–Mills mass-gap proof. 171
• “Principles of Experimental Analysis” — Textbook based on Xiao Yi's experimental-analysis insights; USTC supports its publication. 186
• XSC theory — Xiao Yi's tentative theory of high-temperature superconductivity. 181
• Electron-Interface Reaction Migration Model — Framework for analyzing electron migration during interface reactions. 200
• Navier–Stokes proof — Published work establishing the existence and smoothness of NS equation solutions. 213

Equipment / Facilities

• Personal server infrastructure — Purchases server clusters for 5 million yuan to support computational work. 140
• Science Island Laboratory — His research facility for work spanning materials, physics, and engineering. 181 201
• Chaohu Mingyue Supercomputing Center — Used to calculate his Navier–Stokes model; Xiao Yi transports 300 TB of resulting data via hard drives. 206
• Precision magnetic-levitation fluid-control furnace — Designed by Xiao Yi for TA1203 production. 270

Relationships

• Liu Bin — USTC professor and early mentor who recruits Xiao Yi for the Young Scholars Program and reviews his first major paper. 6 36
• Academician Hu — Early academic supporter who tests Xiao Yi with a graduate paper and requests a publishable pre-university paper. 22 23
• Luo Mingya — Senior disciple sister and materials-science collaborator; introduces Xiao Yi to computational materials science. Their relationship develops into an official couple. 136 301
• Academician Pang Cheng — Physics mentor who invites Xiao Yi into his laboratory and offers him first authorship after the Hydrogen Power Method succeeds. 159 160
• Academician Tang Yifang — Supports Xiao Yi's W-boson mass research and helps arrange his report at the Institute of High Energy Physics. 163 164
• Guo Ding — Research collaborator who simulates the Hydrogen Power Method and assists with physics research. 160 163
• Liu Xiaodong — Researcher Xiao Yi aids against academic exploitation; later publishes their aperture-acceleration paper with Xiao Yi as first and corresponding author. 196 227
• Wang Li — Assistant and bodyguard who manages Xiao Yi's affairs; his concern over Xiao Yi's condition contributes to the medical examination following Xiao Yi's drinking incident. 226 269
• Wang Hao — Assistant who accompanies Xiao Yi to the supercomputing center and helps transport the Navier–Stokes data. 206
• Chen Wei — Former deskmate and friend who teases Xiao Yi about attention from classmates but is inspired by his achievements. 16 19 27

Story Role / Major Arcs

Academic Prodigy

• Solves difficult problems, attracts Liu Bin's attention, and is recruited toward USTC's Gifted Class. 6
• Dominates school examinations, ranks first in the grade, and earns special freedom to arrange his own studies. 16 27
• Scores 741/750 in the Gaokao science track while continuing to work on his mathematics paper. 31

Early Mathematical Research

• Corrects a graduate paper's Real Analysis error and accepts Academician Hu's challenge to publish before university. 22 23
• Completes his first academic paper and upgrades [Ruthless Continuous Study] to Lv3. 36
• Gains attention from mathematicians through a live solution and his Absolute Electronic Computation work. 147

Materials and High-Energy Physics

• Joins Luo Mingya's research group and begins studying computational materials science. 136 140
• Develops a successful method for FeSe/SrTiO3 superconductors and becomes involved with Pang Cheng's physics laboratory. 159 160
• Raises a possible W-boson mass anomaly, leading to publication in Physical Review Letters and a CERN collaboration to verify the result. 163 165

Millennium Problems and International Recognition

• Proves the Yang–Mills existence and mass gap problem, earns [Material Mastery], and presents at the International Congress of Mathematicians. 171 172
• Wins the Fields Medal, graduates directly from his doctoral program, and accepts positions at both the Mathematics Research Institute and Institute of Physics. 176 178
• Proves the Navier–Stokes existence and smoothness problem, unlocking [Perfect Engineering]. 206 213
• Proves the Riemann Hypothesis through five papers, earning worldwide recognition as the “God of Mathematics.” 286

Science Island and Applied Research

• Advances XSC theory and develops a textbook on experimental analysis while building the Science Island Laboratory. 181 186
• Establishes a new FeSe high-temperature superconductor verified by laboratories worldwide. 190
• Develops EIRM and guides the creation of a battery with 1231 Wh/kg energy density, no lithium-dendrite issue, and stable operation across temperatures. 200 201
• Designs technology for TA1203 and researches Twisted Carbon for demanding applications. 270 230

Later Life

• Is elected an academician of both academies. 298
• Agrees to research EUV lithography technology for chips and establishes a new company and research institute. 301
• Officially begins a relationship with Luo Mingya during the Lunar New Year. 301

Trivia

• Xiao Yi completed every paper in a major school examination early, including a Chinese-language paper submitted half an hour ahead of time. 10 15
• He finished four advanced mathematics books in two days. 19
• His 10,000-yuan scholarship came after he placed first in the Nine Provinces Joint Examination among 4.5 million candidates. 26
• His early study BUFF temporarily vanished after he drank, overslept, and missed its continuous-study condition. 269