I became a god by treasure hunting after arriving 500 years early

It slapped down a thick list.

"The number of Divine Skill users has finally been tallied, three hundred and eighty-two," it announced.

"There are even more owners of Qi Skills and Shape Skills, totaling two thousand nine hundred across over a hundred categories."

This number was indeed surprising.

In any civilization, these 382 Divine Skill users would be highly valued.

Whether it was for their labor or for the slave trade, the value of these 382 people was actually quite exaggerated...

Well, the trade in slaves between civilizations indeed existed.

Documentations within the Green Grass Civilization clearly recorded relevant information. The subjects of the trade were owners of Divine Skills, scientific researchers, and individuals above level 4.

"After buying and selling the slaves, would you strip them of their souls and transfer the Divine Skills?" he asked.

["Not likely," replied Miss Conch immediately, "according to records of the Green Grass Civilization, only upon the death of an alien does the choice arise to seal and strip away the Divine Skills. The Green Grass People’s stripping technology is quite advanced, it only severely damages the soul without causing its direct death."]

["But transferring the Divine Skills to someone else still carries a significant risk."]

["If the compatibility is low, the transfer will fail, meaning the Divine Skill could be lost."]

["That’s why most civilizations do not execute slaves outright; both stripping and transferring are technical challenges, and once lost, it’s like zeroing out property."]

"That sounds quite bloody," he remarked.

Lu Yuan glanced at the list; most of the Divine Skills were fairly common types.

To think there were six ’Rune Readers’ was incredible to him!

There were two each of ’Super Thinkers’ and ’Whisperers,’ research talents, three ’Craftsmanship’ talents, four ’Translation Abilities,’ two Dream Entry Abilities, four Identification Abilities, one Telepathy, etc...

There were also five ’Pre-spirits,’ also known as Sealing Abilities.

Among the rarer ones, there were two individuals: the first had ’Heavenly Eye,’ an eye that emits an intangible light, a noble soul attack. @@novelbin@@

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The second individual possessed Shadow Control, that is, to materialize shadows—Lu Yuan had experienced this Divine Skill during a battle with the Demon of Shadow Illumination.

But the gap between a human and a demon was significant, and what level one could grow to depended entirely on personal development.

As for ’Control,’ those legendary skills, naturally, there were none.

Seeing this list, Lu Yuan felt overwhelmed with joy, "It’s even more than I imagined."

Of course, he wouldn’t engage in the act of snatching Divine Skills.

Even Tree of Life’s racial value couldn’t accommodate an infinite number of skills.

Indeed, the Tree of Life had long accommodated more abilities than Lu Yuan himself, such as the Monster’s ’Spiritual Spike’ ability, along with Yingyu tree’s abilities, and the Cannibal Flower’s Devouring ability, among others.

Lu Yuan faintly felt that even the Tree of Life was almost reaching its limit; a few more, and the Tree of Life might solidify its soul.

A person’s strength and energy are limited.

Everyone excels in different things, which is fine.

"Three hundred and eighty-two people, that’s really exaggerated. This proportion is indeed outrageous," Lu Yuan sighed, "all of Yunhai City, like only over a thousand?"

"I think maybe a hundred of them are newly awakened in the past few months. There weren’t that many before," said Old Cat.

"Why?"

Old Cat looked at the clear blue sky: "It might involve the mysterious issue of Qi Fortune..."

"The greater the fluctuation of Qi Fortune, the more Divine Skills there are."

Old Cat explained, "Think about it, why is Pangu Continent always measured by ’civilization’ rather than by ’individual’?"

It drew a pattern of a river in the sand.

"Because the history of a civilization, like the Yangtze River, is a vast source of Ideal Energy."

"Changes and interruptions in a civilization’s history produce massive feedback. It’s like someone redirecting a river or building a dam, all of which can unleash a great amount of abilities in a short time."

"Of course, this is a bit metaphysical, even a powerful civilization like the Green Grass can only make some simple guesses..."

Lu Yuan nodded, the fluctuation of the entire civilization now was indeed significant.

The Sha Li Clan, gone!

Equivalent to redirecting a river!

And the Green Grass Civilization, resurrected—like revitalizing a dried-up river.

Maybe these ten thousand absorbed a bit of the Green Grass Civilization’s Qi Fortune?

Humanity’s 18th civilization, cough cough, was actually the biggest beneficiary.

Lu Yuan bet that across the entire Pangu Continent, few civilizations could achieve what they had!

Having an additional 100 Divine Skill Users was quite normal!

Of course, the most painful problem was still education.

Having talent but no knowledge meant that the talents could not be utilized.

Lu Yuan could teach a bit about engravings, with 6 Engraving Talents, 2 Super Thinkers, 2 Whisperers, along with those studying talents and craftsmanship; around 20 people in the civilization could learn about engravings.

But he was really busy and couldn’t split himself up more.

And then, thinking about those blockheaded individuals...

Lu Yuan felt that life had lost its fun.

As for Old Cat and Miss Conch, they could somewhat take on the role of teachers.

But just thinking about having to teach the "multiplication table" hands-on made his scalp tingle.

Even the kind-hearted, patient Miss Conch looked like she was suffering and very reluctant...

Indeed, education is a massive civilizational project, not something a few people could manage.

Therefore, everyone could only pin their hopes on "Green Grass Paradise," this once virtual world.

As long as the Green Grass Civilization left behind even a bit of educational material, even elementary level, the problem could be greatly alleviated.

But the reboot of "Green Grass Paradise" required Miss Conch’s help.

"Conch, when will you be born? Everyone is very anxious!"

Lu Yuan went ahead to pat the shell: "Isn’t the energy density of your Life Fruit enough for you to be born? Do you need to hang a few more days on the Tree of Life? Let everyone keep an eye on it."

[No need... really no need.] Miss Conch’s tone was a bit frantic.

This style, it’s not right!

Old Cat and Lu Yuan exchanged glances.

Lu Yuan very politely said, "You wouldn’t... have already been born, right?"

[I am a little scared... you will bully me.]

Old Cat immediately gasped, "Meow! Quick, let me also see!"

...

Lu Yuan, the Great Commander, was sizing up...

The newly "born" Miss Conch.

The Life Fruit had automatically adjusted her physical body to perfectly fit her spirit, which was the appearance she should have had.

On a delicate face, she had somewhat elongated ears, and her eyes were clear and bright, somewhat characteristic of the elves in fantasy novels.

She was dressed in the traditional silk clothes of her race, hiding inside the Star Sea Snail, only showing her head.

"Old Lu, isn’t this your favorite type of anime girl?" Old Cat teased, "Hiding in a cave too scared to come out, showing only a head... what’s that called, a mouse girl."

A flash of embarrassment crossed Miss Conch’s eyes: [Do I really look like a mouse? I don’t think so!]

Being openly scrutinized like this, Miss Conch’s cheeks turned slightly red, and she seemed somewhat fidgety.

This wonderful feeling of shyness was something she couldn’t experience in her spirit form.

She really wanted to hide herself!

"Well, actually, you look fairly similar to most of the Green Grass People," Old Cat commented.

It was a bit face-blind, as humans all looked the same to it.

There was not much difference between men and women.

[So I am just average?]

[Mr. Lu, what do you think?]

Lu Yuan looked her over carefully and exclaimed, "I thought I’d see an insect’s shell... I didn’t expect your mother to not incorporate the insect genes."

"She’s quite considerate, haha."

Lu Yuan circled around her, examining very closely, "Just a head with no body makes you look quite like a hermit crab."