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

Half an hour later.

The first batch of Green Grass Paradise experiencers, pale-faced, crawled out of the flower buds.

Trembling.

When asked what they had experienced, they remained silent, seemingly transformed from troublemakers into obedient children in an instant.

"I understand! I truly understand, I will make my children go to school!"

Suddenly, someone shouted in horror.

Beads of sweat the size of soybeans streamed down their cheeks.

The others were shocked.

And they all wondered what these people had actually gone through.

Lu Yuan scratched his head, observing this: "Could it be that I've set the punishment weights for teachers too high? Psychological trauma seems to be showing up."

"When I experienced the courses, the teacher wasn't that fierce."

Conch sat beside him, her bright eyes carrying a hint of mischievous smile: "It's because these students are too wicked; they have no basic respect for the teacher."

"The teacher is lecturing at the podium, and they are talking and chatting below, even putting their feet up on the tables."

Lu Yuan fell silent.

"That's why the teachers in the Virtual World become increasingly fierce. They really deserve a beating."

"Should we make the teachers a bit gentler?"

After a moment of silence, Lu Yuan steeled his heart: "Let it be for now, strict discipline, no leniency!"

He had placed these flower buds temporarily on the plaza.

He shouted to the people: "Through these flower buds, you can learn... almost all kinds of knowledge!"

"Those interested in experiencing it may do so naturally."

"Those not interested, we won't force."

"Anyhow, the opportunity is right here! But your children must go to school!"

In fact, even if one has a low level of education and can't learn too profound things, they can still learn many useful bits of knowledge from Green Grass Paradise, such as language, arithmetic, and writing their own names—shouldn't be difficult, right?

And for instance, traditional crafts like carpentry, blacksmithing, breeding, and cooking.

These traditional crafts, in feudal times, were monopolized knowledge.

Apprentices had to work for free for several years before they could even learn a smattering.

The true core of the craft—masters wouldn't easily teach—lest the disciple outshines the master. This principle works in any world.

But in the Virtual World, you can learn it for free!

However, there's a huge difference between individuals; no matter how good the educational conditions, many people stubbornly refuse to change.

They're like stones in a cesspit: both stinky and hard.

So for the first generation, Lu Yuan really didn't hold out too much hope.

"Sha Sanli, you are in charge of this matter. Starting next week, all school-age children must go to school... Can you do it?"

The former Elder of Lower Sand Village, Sha Sanli, immediately showed a bitter face.

One can imagine how much effort and unpopularity this task would entail.

But soon, Sha Sanli realized the cleverness of it...

If he did this well, did it mean that he... had been promoted?

Promotion meant power, meant that he regained a relatively high status.

He cared a lot about face.

"I can! Definitely can!"

This old man cautiously asked, "Captain Lu, may force be used?"

"What's the severest punishment for not sending children to school?"

He had to be clear about this issue.

Lu Yuan's vein on his forehead throbbed twice, and at last, he sighed: "The crime is child abuse, and it's similar in weight to minor theft; not too severe, but you may use force."

Sha Sanli's eyes brightened: "Understood, just don't beat anyone to death."

"I guarantee all those over a thousand kids will be locked inside the flower buds!" He patted his chest, making a pledge, "If even one is missing, you can lock me in the cell!"

His current status... could it be that of a civil servant?

He gets a salary!

Sha Sanli turned his head, his face becoming sinister.

"Any of you who dare not send your children to school is making trouble for Sha Someone!"

Lu Yuan:...

Sometimes, he really wanted to control these damned guys!

...

"Sigh, let it be for now."

Looking at the noisy crowd, Lu Yuan sighed softly.

As long as these systems could be carried out, how they were enforced, whether violently or not, was less of a concern to him.

Time would prove that he was the one who was right.

"Actually, the effect of your promotion is quite good; at least there is a group of supporters. Is it because of your high prestige?" mused Old Cat, shaking its head.

It felt the results were somewhat beyond expectations.

If this were a few months ago, there would be greater opposition, and people would have completely failed to understand.

But now, at least it can be carried out.

The water in the reservoir is decreasing day by day; time is really running out.

This is probably what they call crisis-induced reform.

...

After delivering this speech, Lu Yuan controlled the Tree of Life and left.

What the noisy crowd was thinking, he didn't care.

The evolution of civilization had its objective laws and required a long time.

Violence might push things forward for a moment, but it can't push things forever.

Thus, inducement of interests was still necessary—letting them witness the power of technology could change ideologies more rapidly.

The next day, Lu Yuan gathered the holders of "Divine Skill" and a few administrators, a total of over three hundred people.

Perhaps due to innate intelligence, this batch of "Divine Skill" holders generally learned eagerly and grasped new things quickly.

They were the main force that would raise Sky City.

"My friends, we have so much to rebuild. There's still a lot we lack," he said.

"Having an excellent talent is just the beginning. The key is how to make that talent count."