I Have a God Simulator

The next day, an unexpected incident occurred at the office.

It all started when a woman showed up first thing in the morning and set up a display banner downstairs. It read, "A huge thank you to Wuu XX for taking care of my husband, Fangg X, in bed. Such healing hands, a true saint of men’s health."

Wuu XX was a female employee at Luh Yao’s company. The moment she saw the banner, she turned to run, but the woman caught her red-handed and wouldn’t stop chewing her out.

The commotion drew onlookers from the entire building. Boss Huang had intended to persuade them to resolve it privately, but he ended up getting dragged into the fray and was left completely humiliated.

Luh Yao also stood by the window, enjoying the show.

The woman was fierce, raising a storm from downstairs all the way up to the company office, where she wreaked havoc.

In the end, Boss Huang simply gave everyone a half-day off, choosing to avoid the brunt of her fury.

Luh Yao was overjoyed and immediately rode his bike all the way home.

...

Last night, he had been fiddling with [Aegir’s Fire]. He was so taken with this heavy firepower weapon that he couldn’t put it down.

In this Fragment World, the only long-range firepower Luh Yao previously possessed was [Miracle], which could theoretically be unleashed instantly in any corner of this world.

However, Miracle had its drawbacks.

First, it consumed Faith.

Second, Luh Yao had to operate it personally. If the target was a fast-moving individual, it required skill and micromanagement.

[Aegir’s Fire] was different. It was a long-range superweapon that didn’t require Faith to support it. It was an area-of-effect bombardment that could cover an entire screen at most, leaving enemies with nowhere to hide.

Although it currently only had four shots, its power was considerable.

In Luh Yao’s previous live-fire exercise, the moment [Aegir’s Fire] was unleashed, the resulting meteor shower carpet-bombed and sank a small island.

Luh Yao now understood how the Undersea Walker race had once been so powerful.

Just imagine.

A Deep Sea Lord, transformed into a Sea Fortress, moves like a phantom across the ocean. It can Submerge into the deep sea at any moment, lurking below at even greater speeds, only to surface for a surprise attack when needed.

The Deep Sea Lord has excellent endurance in the ocean, possessing its own life regeneration. When necessary, it can also summon various sea creatures to bolster its strength.

Once the wonder, [Aegir’s Fire], was installed on the island on its back, it became even more of a heavyweight.

A Deep Sea Lord patrolling the seas could take aim with [Aegir’s Fire] and unleash a wide-area meteor bombardment the moment it spotted any threat.

If the enemy dove underwater, that would be playing right into the Deep Sea Lord’s hands, as underwater combat was its home turf.

The combination of [Deep Sea Lord] and [Aegir’s Fire] was equivalent to maritime supremacy.

Luh Yao decided that the next time he entered the [Black Abyss], he would give [Aegir’s Fire] a small-scale test to see how it performed in actual combat.

For now, however, he planned to take a little break.

He had been in too many fights over the past two weeks, and the late nights were starting to get to him.

Even a God needs to strike a balance between work and rest.

...

Luh Yao had Xiaohuo brew him a cup of herbal tea and prepare a basin of steaming hot water for a foot bath.

On a cold day, sipping hot tea while soaking your feet was pure bliss.

After he was done, Luh Yao lay face down on his bed and called out, "Xiaohuo, massage."

"Yes."

The Cactus Ball cautiously climbed onto Luh Yao’s back. Its slender green arms began to knead his shoulders. It asked, so carefully it was almost timid, "Lord God, is the pressure to your liking?"

"It’s fine. Get my neck and lower back, too."

"Understood."

After much training from Luh Yao, the Cactus Ball Attendant had become well-versed in the art of massage, mastering the perfect rhythm and pressure.

Luh Yao lay on his stomach, his eyes squinting in comfort.

The fatigue in his body was soothed and relaxed by the massage.

This was time for enjoyment.

Xiaohuo massaged Luh Yao’s shoulders, lower back, and legs, making him feel refreshed all over. His previous exhaustion vanished completely.

’Feeling good. I’ll put in a little overtime.’

Luh Yao got up, sat down at his computer, and returned his attention to the simulator.

Just then, a new notification appeared on the screen.

[The Garlic Tribe has presented a Sacrificial Offering.]

’A Sacrificial Offering?’

Luh Yao clicked on the Divine Hall.

A yellowish-brown, crudely made ceramic cup appeared in the [Sacrificial Offering] slot.

...

[Cup of Permanence]: Faith +1/hour.

As long as it is filled with water, it will transform into sweet, fine wine.

...

Luh Yao was pleasantly surprised.

’Looks like I can have a little drink tonight.’

A moment later, the [Cup of Permanence] appeared on his computer desk.

It was a simple-looking clay cup with no patterns on its surface. It looked like a half-finished piece of pottery made by a novice.

Luh Yao tried pouring some hot water from his kettle into it.

The moment the hot water entered the Cup of Permanence, it cooled rapidly. The steam vanished, and concentric ripples appeared on the water’s surface.

A few seconds later, the ripples disappeared, and the water in the cup became still again.

Luh Yao lifted the clay cup and brought it to his nose for a sniff.

There was indeed a faint smell of alcohol.

’Has it turned into wine already?’

Luh Yao put the cup down and looked at the Cactus Ball beside him. "Xiaohuo, you try it first. See if there’s anything wrong with it."

"Yes, Lord God."

The Cactus Ball hoisted the clay cup, aimed the rim at its own head, and poured. The clear liquid flowed out, drenching the spiny Cactus Ball. The moment the liquid touched it, it was absorbed into its body without a single splash.

Its body swayed, and it almost lost its balance.

Xiaohuo struggled to stand straight, then prostrated itself with its arms outstretched, kneeling respectfully on the ground. "Lord God, it is indeed wine. It is not Poisoned and is safe to drink."

Luh Yao picked up the clay cup and took a small sip.

The taste wasn’t harsh, and the alcoholic flavor was very light. Its alcohol content was even lower than beer, making it more like an alcoholic beverage.

’It wasn’t that the wine was too strong, but that the Cactus Ball was a lightweight.’

The wine produced by the Cup of Permanence had a unique, clear sweetness that reminded Luh Yao of the well water he drank as a child at his old home in the mountains. Moreover, the wine was exceptionally clear, with no discernible impurities, and carried a light, fruity aroma.

Before he knew it, Luh Yao had downed the entire cup.

He filled it with water again and savored this next cup slowly.

It wasn’t until his third cup that Luh Yao started to feel bloated from drinking so much water in one go.

Having tried it himself, he made a rigorous assessment.

’This wine is perfectly normal.’

It wouldn’t poison anyone, but it wouldn’t make them stronger, either.

It had only one merit: it was delicious.

Just like happy water.

Luh Yao liked this Sacrificial Offering.

He was the type of person who, if you gave him an inch, would give you a mile.

Since the little tribespeople had presented him with a Sacrificial Offering, he, as their God, had to show his appreciation.

’It’s only right to return a favor. A God can’t be too stingy.’

Luh Yao sipped the sweet wine as he thought seriously.

’Smokes and drinks make a home, so maybe I should give them some cigarettes?’

He immediately dismissed the idea.

’Tobacco isn’t a good thing for the little people at this stage... It’s too addictive.’

Luh Yao paced around the room with his hands behind his back.

Suddenly, an idea flashed through his mind.

’There’s something that would be perfect.’

To be on the safe side, Luh Yao immediately did some research online. After reading numerous analyses and data from authoritative platforms, he confirmed that his line of thinking was basically correct.

Then, he put on his socks and shoes, threw on a jacket, and headed straight for the wet market.

Half an hour later, Luh Yao returned with a bag of fresh edamame. He washed most of the soybeans, threw them into a pot, and added dried chilies, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and salt to braise them, leaving Xiaohuo to keep an eye on it.

The other portion, he transferred into the Divine Hall.

Soybeans—this was the strategic-level [Blessing] that Luh Yao had decided upon after careful consideration.