I Have a God Simulator

Lu Shan looked at the tall figure ahead of him, his heart pounding with trepidation.

Before this, he could never have imagined that a foreigner from another Divine Kingdom would come all the way to the Bamboo Reed Kingdom just to help the Bamboo People and the Lumin improve their farming skills.

Knowledge doesn’t lie.

The ambassador from the Yao Race, a planting scholar named Yu Gu, had taught the Lumin everything: how to make fertilizer, maintain soil fertility, dig irrigation canals, cultivate ridged fields, retain moisture, and control pests.

He didn’t just talk; he personally tilled the soil, applied fertilizer, prepared compost, and monitored the growth of vast numbers of bamboo shoots.

Lu Shan could tell at a glance that the man was incredibly experienced—a true professional.

After they improved their cultivation methods according to Yu Gu’s instructions, the bamboo forests on the mountain entered an unprecedented growth spurt.

Vast groves of bamboo grew wildly. The birth rate of Bamboo People among them increased dramatically, and the newborns were far stronger than ever before.

Even the Apostle, Lord Zhur Nan, had made a special trip to express his sincere gratitude to the Fish Person with the highest honors.

Mr. Yu Gu simply said, "You’re too kind. This is what I came here to do."

"This is both the mission Lord Yao God entrusted to me and my own personal wish."

"It truly pains me to see so much fertile, high-quality soil in the Bamboo Reed Kingdom not being fully utilized. This soil is a natural treasure."

"You have no idea. In the Divine Valley, where I used to work, we spent enormous effort just to get our soil to be like this... The Bamboo Reed Kingdom possesses such a huge advantage naturally. It’s truly enviable."

"The bamboo forests in the Bamboo Reed Kingdom are still too sparse; they’re nowhere near their full potential. I will strive to increase the population here! I want everyone to live better lives!"

Zhur Nan felt a flush of shame as he listened. "You’ve worked hard."

Mr. Yu Gu was just that kind of pure-hearted Fish Person.

He was deeply in love with soil and fertilizer.

Whenever he had a spare moment, Yu Gu would focus on improving his fertilizers. He tasted various plants to check their flavor and toxicity, collected withered leaves, silt, and manure, and was always searching for better ingredients for his fertilizer recipes.

Lu Shan saw a dazzling halo around him—the light of a noble character, free from laziness and base hobbies. He was like a trailblazer, forging a path forward.

Seeing Yu Gu constantly experimenting and exploring, Lu Shan repeatedly admonished himself.

’Lu Shan, oh Lu Shan, you must not become lazy or corrupt.’

’Such a learned scholar never stops moving forward. What right do you have to be complacent?’

’Keep moving forward!’

’You have to keep moving forward!’

Lu Shan quietly followed Yu Gu, unconsciously beginning to learn from and imitate the scholar.

He benefited greatly from this process, and it made him realize the enormous gap in agricultural technology between the Bamboo Reed Kingdom and the Yao Race World.

He often wondered what life was like for the Yao Race in that distant other world.

’Perhaps everyone has their own plantation where they grow all sorts of things. After all, the products of the Yao Race far exceed those of the Bamboo Reed Kingdom. The Yao Clan People must have a profound understanding of soil, water, weather, and everything that grows from the earth.’

After hearing Lu Shan’s thoughts, however, Yu Gu shook his head.

"You’re mistaken."

"In the Yao Race, land is very precious. Not everyone can live as luxuriously as the Lumin, owning such a vast expanse of fertile land and living comfortably whether they farm it or not."

"Over there, we have specialized Farmers who are responsible for planting, mainly wheat, potatoes, and soybeans. There are also fruit growers who manage orchards, constantly improving the taste of berries and Sour Tree Raspberries. And of course, there are herders who pasture cattle, sheep, and pigs, and raise Strutting Birds..."

This description made Lu Shan even more captivated.

"However, the competition in the Yao Race is also quite fierce."

Yu Gu seemed to recall something, and his smile turned a little bleak. "I hate to admit it, but in the gardens of the Divine Valley, I’m just an ordinary gardener."

"My good brother, Shaker, now he’s what you’d call exceptionally talented. And then there are the Rose Envoys; they have a natural affinity for nature, flowers, and plants. We can’t compare to them."

Lu Shan was secretly astonished.

Mr. Yan Jiu, the Sand Walker from Pillar Mountain, had said that his skill level was only average in the Yao Race. The other Sand Walker, Nong Lei, was even more direct, saying he couldn’t make it in the Yao Race and had come here to seek opportunities for further cultivation.

Whenever he imagined that any random person in the Yao Race could be at Mr. Yu Gu’s level, Lu Shan found it hard to breathe.

...

Lu Shan cut off the chaotic thoughts in his mind, mustered his courage, and walked forward. "Mr. Yu Gu, I’d like to ask for your advice. Are there any precautions I should take when visiting the Yao Race World?"

Yu Gu, who was in the middle of mixing fertilizer, stopped his work. "That’s right, you’re one of the two people the Bamboo Reed Kingdom is sending for the exchange, aren’t you? Who’s the other one?"

"It’s Zhur Hu."

"Oh, I remember him. The really strong fellow. Good, one scholar and one warrior. It will be helpful for you to go and see more of the world."

Yu Gu wiped the sweat from his brow and said, "Don’t be nervous. You’re not going to the Yao Race World this time, but to Yunzhong Temple. That’s a place where the Yao Race’s Martial Cultivators train. But Sand City is said to have been built based on Yao City and Yan City, so it’s in the same vein."

"As for precautions..."

He thought for a moment. "There doesn’t seem to be much. Lord Yao God is very tolerant of mortals. Just watch and learn as much as you can."

"Oh, right. Since you’re going to Sand City, could you bring something to my good brother, Shaker, for me? And say hello to him while you’re at it. Help me see how that guy is doing these days."