Supernatural Power Supplement Aftermath

Beast A, Beast B, Beast C?

Now there are three? How can I do this?

Jiang Zichun looked at the question before her, a little stunned. She had been learning how to calculate the quantities of two types of beasts for the past few days. Now, suddenly, there was one with three types, and she really didn't know where to start.

"Let's try the 'Cut Foot Method' first."

"Cut off half first?"

"No, there's one with three feet. This won't work."

"Then cut them all to one-third of their original size? That won't work either, as there are ones with two feet and four feet."

"Then... if I can't cut off the feet, I can cut off the heads. Four heads, five heads, six heads, this also doesn't seem to work."

"It seems I can't take any shortcuts. I'll have to use the List Method that Teacher taught."

The so-called List Method is to start with one for the number of Beast A, Beast B, and Beast C, and gradually increase them, to see which combination fits the data in the question.

To be honest, this method is just another version of the 'Exhaustive Method'.

As long as the question has a solution, by trying them one by one, you can always find it. It's just a bit slower and takes a bit more time.

After a while, Jiang Zichun finally found the answer through the densely packed table laid out before her eyes.

Beast A: One; Beast B: Two; Beast C: Twenty-one.

After verifying the answer, Jiang Zichun wasn't overly happy. Her brow was still slightly furrowed. What did this 'unfixed answer' mean? Could it be multiple solutions to one question?

With this doubt, Jiang Zichun began to examine the answer to the question she had just encountered.

Viewing the answers was the right of the owner of a supernatural power.

"It really is multiple solutions to one question."

"Beast A: One; Beast B: Two; Beast C: Twenty-one."

"Beast A: Seven; Beast B: Eight; Beast C: Nine."

"Beast A: Nine; Beast B: Ten; Beast C: Five."

Seeing that this question had more than ten answers, Jiang Zichun covered her mouth in shock.

She was surprised, first, that the question had so many answers, and that she had only managed to solve one using the most cumbersome method after a long time.

Second, she was shocked that this 'Anonymous Master' had listed so many answers. This was truly beyond her expectations.

These should be all the answers, right?

She wondered how this Master had solved it. The other party must have a very simple method.

Jiang Zichun thought to herself.

The reason she thought this was because she tried another question with multiple solutions, and to her shock, the answer to that question displayed over a hundred possibilities.

Seeing so many answers, Jiang Zichun confidently concluded: "It definitely wasn't solved using the 'List Method'."

She didn't believe her idol would waste time on the 'List Method'. After all, the 'List Method' was very time-consuming.

Therefore, she guessed that the other party must have a more excellent and convenient solution. Otherwise, just to solve these thousands upon thousands of questions with multiple solutions, the other party would be exhausted.

However, Jiang Zichun didn't know what that solution was.

But one thing she was sure of was that if such a solution existed, then the "Hundred Chickens Problem" would likely be easily solved, because the "Hundred Chickens Problem" was similar to this, and also had multiple solutions.

After clarifying the issue of multiple solutions to one question, Jiang Zichun shifted her attention to the new function this time.

She was very curious about the new function.

It had already given her so many surprises, so she expected this new function to be even more extraordinary.

"Huh? I can create my own questions now?"

Upon learning that the new function allowed her to create her own questions, Jiang Zichun was instantly overjoyed.

Creating one's own questions was equivalent to everyone having their own unique [Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage] supernatural power, and their own unique difficult problems.

Also, this completely crushed the opportunistic shortcut of 'memorizing answers'. From now on, everyone would have to rely on their own wisdom to escape the Illusion Realm.

"This is going to be fun."

The next moment, Jiang Zichun's gloating laughter echoed in the soul space. At this moment, she suddenly remembered her classmates who wanted to take shortcuts. They should be completely deflated now.

"To think you'd mock me! And say learning those algorithms was useless?"

A long time later, Jiang Zichun finally came back to her senses and began to study the newly appeared "Questioning Function".

"All numbers cannot exceed one hundred million, because the previous rules section only defined up to the number 'ten thousand'."

Mm-hmm. That's right.

Jiang Zichun had no objections to this restriction. In fact, reaching the level of 'ten thousand' was enough for now. It already took her over a minute to solve one question.

"Can I only fill in numbers? I can't modify anything else?"

"This~ this restriction seems a bit severe!"

"It's alright, I can choose the type of animal. Various 'pheasants', 'rabbits', 'beasts', and 'birds' can be chosen. I can also choose the number of heads and feet."

"Let me try first."

Following that, Jiang Zichun selected the simplest 'pheasant' and 'rabbit'. Immediately after, she saw a question with several blanks appear.

Pheasant, one head, two feet; Rabbit, one head, four feet. Now there are pheasants and rabbits in the same cage. Above there are ___ heads, below there are ___ feet. How many pheasants and rabbits are there?

"Fill in the numbers in the blanks?"

Jiang Zichun understood immediately and filled in 'thirty' and 'forty' respectively.

Unexpectedly, after she confirmed, she received an answer that was beyond her expectations.

Unsolvable!

"The answer wasn't provided by me?"

"I wanted to create a wrong answer to make things difficult for others, but it seems that's not possible."

Whether it's solvable or not, it's not important.

What surprised Jiang Zichun the most was that it even came with a detection function? Could it be that it would also provide the answer?

After further testing, Jiang Zichun confirmed this. This divine ability indeed provides the answer to the question the moment it is generated.

She even created a question involving three animals, the kind with multiple solutions to one question. As a result, this divine ability immediately provided dozens of answers.

These should be all the answers to that question.

But how did it do it?

Could someone be living inside?

Or was someone solving it in real-time and transmitting the answers?

Or perhaps, these questions and answers have already been here for a long time, and this is just a coincidence?

All these speculations are possible.

However, in Jiang Zichun's mind, the greater possibility is that the 'Anonymous Master' has indeed completely solved the "Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage" problem, and he has written the solution into the divine ability through the Divine Power Stone, which is why there is such a quick response.

"Forget it, these are just my guesses, and there's no way to verify them. I should focus on creating some difficult problems first. Fortunately, there are many new questions this time, so I have references. Otherwise, it would be difficult."

No matter what Jiang Zichun was thinking about making things difficult for others, the moment the "Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage Divine Power Supplement" was released, interested parties from all sides moved.

Some were overjoyed, some were furious, but all were different.

However, none of them could stop the release of the "Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage Divine Power Supplement."

Great Chu Kingdom, Yingdu, Tian Shu Secret Court.

At this moment, Xu He, a middle-aged man in a white robe, had just reported the specific situation of this "Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage Divine Power Supplement" to his superior.

After listening to his subordinate's report, Headmaster Wang, dressed in a green robe, pondered, "Fifty thousand questions, reclassified levels, new search methods, multiple solutions to one question, and finally, self-generation of questions."

Headmaster Wang paused and thought for a moment for each function he mentioned.

After speaking, Headmaster Wang's eyebrows were almost knitted together. "You said why didn't he sell these separately? Wouldn't that earn more?"

Headmaster Wang was extremely puzzled.

Because everyone used to do it this way, including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, and so on.

This time, an abnormal fellow appeared?

The other party is not playing by the rules.

"This~ this subordinate doesn't know. Perhaps~ perhaps that Grandmaster doesn't care about this little bit."

Regarding Headmaster Wang's confusion, the middle-aged man in the white robe also didn't know the reason and could only guess randomly.

"Doesn't care about this little bit? That's true. Compared to what he's earned these past few days, this is indeed a small amount."

He paused, then Headmaster Wang asked, "Xu He, are there any clues from the Numerology School?"

Last time, Headmaster Wang went to ask the Abbot of Ziyang Temple, 'Tianji Taoist', to divine the true identity of 'Anonymous'. Tianji Taoist gave him a suggestion, saying that he could start by investigating those who 'diligently study numerology' and 'mathematics'.

In terms of 'mathematics', they currently have no clues and no way to investigate. This can only be left to luck.

But when it comes to 'diligently studying numerology', the 'Numerology School' is the first to consider.

Numerologists are all in charge of the affairs of the Mingtang, Xihe, and Divination.

The Numerology School is also one of the various schools of thought.

They are experts who specialize in numerology. Various classic mathematical texts are also mostly their works. Moreover, they hold positions in various academies. Therefore, if you want to find someone who 'diligently studies numerology', finding them is definitely correct.

Xu He, the middle-aged man in the white robe, is responsible for overseeing this matter.

"Dean, there is no useful news from the Numerology School yet. However, this subordinate has an idea, I don't know if I should say it?"

Hearing that there was no news at first, Headmaster Wang was not disappointed. He just thought to himself, as expected, it wouldn't be so simple.

Then, when he heard that Xu He had another idea but didn't say it, Headmaster Wang understood and said calmly, "Speak. If it turns out to be true, I will credit you. Even if it doesn't, you won't be punished."

The white-robed Xu He finally breathed a sigh of relief. "Headmaster, I deduced this from the 500,000 questions in this update. I'm not sure if it's correct, so I hope you won't blame me if there are any issues."

Headmaster Wang gestured for Xu He to continue.

Xu He went on, "It's been less than seven days since the 'Supernatural Power: Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage' was released. In such a short time, to prepare 500,000 questions, provide accurate answers, and even include questions with multiple solutions..."

"This must have consumed a great deal of manpower and resources."

"I infer that to achieve this, there must have been either several high-star, grandmaster-level numerology experts, or dozens to a hundred low-star numerology apprentices. Otherwise, it would be very difficult to accomplish."

Xu He poured out all his deductions in one breath.

Afterward, he fell silent, standing there, awaiting his superior's reply.

After hearing Xu He's deductions, Headmaster Wang felt there was some logic to them. He pondered for a moment, "Alright, have a portion of your team investigate in this direction. However, the original plan cannot be abandoned."

"Yes, Headmaster."

Seeing that Headmaster Wang had agreed to his proposal, Xu He replied excitedly.

He resolved to handle this matter well this time, thinking he might even get a promotion.

To be honest, if Lu Mingyuan were here, and he knew about these deductions, he would first thank the person and then laugh until he couldn't stand up straight.

Your deductions are indeed not wrong, but who knew you'd encounter someone with a cheat? Although it's just an inconspicuous thinking cheat, the difference is still worlds apart.

Changfeng City, Da Gan Country.

In a luxurious mansion, a young master in a green robe was staring dumbfounded at the update on the Heavenly Dao Virtual Net.

"Why did you have to update so quickly? I've only made money for a few days, and you've already updated. Can't you let me earn a little more?"

This young master in green robes was the first one to leave the Jing Family Restaurant that day.

His surname was Wan, and his given name was Dong.

After rushing back that day, Wan Dong began to pirate the 'Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage' Supernatural Power according to his own ideas.

Soon, in less than two days, he had created an Illusion Supernatural Power and uploaded it to the Heavenly Dao Virtual Net.

After uploading it, thanks to being a pioneer, he had sold nearly ten thousand copies of this pirated supernatural power in just a few days, making a fortune.

Wan Dong had originally planned to continue making a lot of money and reach the pinnacle of life.

But now, in less than seven days, the other party had directly delivered a killing blow.

And it was a complete kill.

Wan Dong stated that he wasn't afraid even if the other party updated the questions. He had also been preparing to gather people to create some new questions.

However, who could have imagined that this time, the other party had also introduced a new classification method, a new search method, and a self-questioning function.

Wasn't this making things difficult for him?

With the other party raising the technical bar so high, wasn't this a death sentence for them, the piracy merchants?

If they had this technology, why would they be targeting such small profits?

Thinking of this, Wan Dong was filled with sorrow. He had finally found an easy way to earn Luck Points, and now it was completely gone.

"But, fortunately, I used the free Supernatural Power Stone. If we don't count the cost of the Supernatural Power Stone, I've probably still made about a million, so it's not a loss."

As he spoke, Wan Dong looked at the more than seventy thousand supernatural powers in the Heavenly Dao Virtual Net that had "Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage" in their names and smiled with relief.

"They've probably lost their pants."

Because Wan Dong had been quick to act, he was ranked in the top ten among those pirating. So, he had made some money. As for those behind him, if the other party had used the free version of the Supernatural Power Stone, it couldn't be said they lost money, just that they didn't make a big profit.

Why say that?

It was because most people in this world didn't have the confidence to create a supernatural power that would sell well. Therefore, everyone saved their free Supernatural Power Stones, waiting for the right opportunity.

Just like the current 'Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage Supernatural Power,' seize the opportunity to plagiarize, and you can still make a wave.

Otherwise, if you create it yourself, it's purely losing money.

After all, building a supernatural power also has costs. If you can't sell a single copy, wouldn't that be a loss to the grave?

You can't even get back the cost.

At the same time, various forces within the Human Race, as well as the Fox race, Lion race, Monkey race, and so on, also stopped their piracy activities at the same time.

They wouldn't do such useless work anymore.

The original 'Chicken and Rabbit in the Same Cage Supernatural Power' had no technical content; anyone could make it.

But now, the other party had established a technical barrier, making it difficult to pirate. Moreover, the other party was selling it so cheaply, at the lowest price. How could piracy merchants survive?

Going to pirate now, what's the difference between that and joining the Nationalist Army in 1949?

Are you hitting your head against an iron wall?