parentshiftbook Chapter 45 Paper Publication
Chapter 45 Paper Publication
Upon returning from Ioria, Li Ang immediately deepened his research on the [Suggestion] spell through "Analysis of Basic Spell Models".
[Suggestion] Now you can cast spells without physical contact.
However, as the distance between the two parties increases, the effect of the [Suggestion] spell will be greatly weakened, and it requires a significant difference in mental strength between the caster and the recipient.
Furthermore, with a wall separating Li Ang from the crime scene, much like a blocked Wi-Fi signal, the effectiveness of the "suggestion technique" will be greatly reduced.
[Mind Insight] Sweeping across the dozen or so people confronting each other in the dark alley, Li Ang quickly found a breakthrough: the tattooed henchman behind the bird-bone man.
This guy seemed dizzy and confused; he must have taken a lot of drugs before coming here.
Making a quick decision, Li Ang silently recited the tongue-twisting incantation.
The Art of Suggestion!
In the dark alley, the tattooed man who had been following behind the bird-bone man, confronting the Italian mafia with a gun, suddenly lost focus. Without even aiming, he pulled the trigger with a "bang."
The moment the gunshot rang out, the tattooed man regained his senses. Facing the bird-bone man who turned around with a look of astonishment, he looked at his own hands, completely bewildered as to why he had fired the gun.
However, he knew that explaining would be pointless.
Although that shot didn't hit anyone, in this tense standoff, it was a signal to start a war.
and……
Shortly after the gunshots, Chicago police will arrive.
"Boss, I think I just had a psychic session..."
"Screw you! I'll kill you."
"Bang!"
Soon after, a second gunshot rang out, and the alleyway instantly descended into chaos, filled with shouts, curses, and screams.
"Damn it... there was no need to shoot... I'm handing him over to you."
"Too late, you killed my best little brother... Bang!"
"Fuck! Damn it, I won't let you leave Chicago alive!"
……
When Li Ang went around the low wall and arrived at the entrance of the dark alley, there were already more than a dozen corpses lying on the ground.
It has to be said that both sides were really ruthless when they started fighting.
Li Ang knew that the police would arrive at the scene soon.
What he needs to do now is take away the "Shuyue" and "Kadio" related drugs, and see if there are any other things he can take along.
After all, scenes of gang warfare between the Mafia and Voodoo cults are rare.
Leaving the money behind would only result in it being confiscated by the Chicago police. Rather than that, it's better to let him keep it and contribute to the cause of technology and magic.
Li Ang quickly reached into the bag.
In comparison, the Mafia is clearly much richer than Voodoo.
After the entire ransacking operation, he obtained more than $2,300 and a small gold bar.
After putting away the medicine, Li Ang, through his [Mind Sense], discovered that the bird-bone man had been shot in a vital spot in his chest, yet he was still alive.
The pain-relieving effect of the stimulant is indeed powerful.
Let me see you off.
A semi-transparent magical hand appeared out of thin air, picked up a pistol from the ground, and aimed it at the bird-bone man's head.
"Witchcraft...witchcraft!" The bird-bone man looked weakly at the semi-transparent magical hand before him. "Are you sent by the Witch God to help me? I am...one of our own, please don't...kill me."
"Oh?" Li Ang didn't rush to fire, but instead asked, "Are you valuable?"
"If you can get me to the hospital, after I recover from my injuries, I will follow you wholeheartedly... Boss... I will do everything in my power for your cause."
Li Ang could tell that the bird-bone man was an ambitious person. After seeing the magic, he was not afraid, but instead thought of cooperating.
Having someone like that as a subordinate makes things much easier for him in America.
But should he save them?
of course not.
Hesitating for even a second longer on this matter would be a disrespect to Li Ang's bottom line.
Not to mention that his magical abilities cannot be exposed, the Voodoo Cult is a sect that is linked to enhancement drugs, and cooperating with them is tantamount to seeking help from a tiger.
Even if Li Ang wanted to hire someone to do things he couldn't do himself, he couldn't possibly hire people from the Voodoo Cult.
"Sorry, I think you should get some sleep now."
"Bang!"
After ending the bird-bone man's life, Li Ang quickly left the scene.
……
What happened in the dark alley did not cause any sensation.
Police quickly blocked all information.
Even when Li Ang went to Martin's grocery store the next day and subtly inquired about the situation, old Martin did not mention it.
Li Ang was naturally happy to see this situation, as it meant his life had returned to normal.
The University of Chicago's mathematics department, the Danube Clinic, Horner & Sons Firearms, the Atlas Iron Museum, and his home—Li Ang travels between these locations, completing missions and earning attribute points.
Until that morning, he was working part-time at the Danube Clinic.
"Li Ang, the boss is looking for you," Harvey called out.
Li Ang answered the phone, "Hello, Professor Nolan."
Kayla Nolan's voice came through the phone, "Li Ang, your paper has been published!"
You could clearly sense Kayla's emotions from her voice.
Surprise, and a hint of...happiness.
In fact, while the journal *Theoretical and Applied Mathematics Communications* has a decent influence, it is far from being considered a top-tier journal in the United States or even internationally.
Given Kayla Nolan's experience and knowledge, she shouldn't have been surprised that a student published a paper in it.
But Li Ang had only just enrolled.
Although he will be taking exams soon, if all goes well, he will become a junior in the mathematics department at the University of Chicago.
But no matter what, Li Ang is still a newcomer.
The significance of a freshman publishing such a paper is quite different from that of other lecturers and professors in the mathematics department.
Furthermore, although "Theoretical and Applied Mathematics Communications" may not be considered a top-tier journal, the value of publishing papers in it is considerable.
It's important to know that the University of Chicago has thousands of faculty and staff, including several hundred professors and associate professors, and countless Nobel laureates and Fields Medalists.
This powerful academic team has only published a little over four hundred journal articles in the past year.
Among them, there are about 150 articles in core journals.
Social sciences and natural sciences accounted for the largest proportion of these, with only a dozen or so papers allocated to mathematics and physics, usually in journals with lower impact.
Now that Li Ang has just enrolled, he has already contributed such an article. As his mentor, how could Kayla Nolan not be proud?
"Li Ang, do you have time now? Come to my office at school; there are a few people here who want to see you."
"See me? Okay, I'm coming right now."
After hanging up the phone, Li Ang was about to take off his white coat and head to the University of Chicago when he noticed a message pop up on the system panel.
[Achievement: First paper published]
[Rewards: 0.1 attribute points, 50 math subject experience, 100 learning coins, +10% to all skills]
"Not bad."
"As expected, the Academic Superstar System rewards you for publishing papers."
"Find an opportunity to release Faltings' Theorem as soon as possible and earn as many attribute points as possible."
"The Church of Ioria is not to be underestimated; we must study diligently to defeat magic!"