Leaving the Hall of Merit, the day's activities came to an end.
Zhao Lin was more familiar with what came next. Brother Wei led the youths, who were now official disciples, to the Spirit Dao Institute's Registry.
Each person received two sets of clothing, a jade access token, a wooden plaque inscribed with their name, and an introductory handbook.
Zhao Lin flipped open the handbook and glanced through it. It detailed the sect's daily rules and regulations, along with a brief introduction to the Spirit Dao Institute and Han Chi County.
"Senior Brother Zhao, excuse me, but... what's written in this book?"
Li Sancai walked over, handbook in hand, and said sheepishly, "I... I can't really read it."
Zhao Lin immediately understood. Li Sancai had been a beggar since he was a child and never had the chance to learn how to read. Of course he couldn't understand the handbook's contents. "Once we get settled in," he said gently, "come find me. I'll read it to you."
