After entering the mortal world, Chen Miao waited all morning, but no one came to take them to Yizhuang to witness the ceremony.
It was something Ge Feng said later that finally made Chen Miao understand.
"Could they be taking on the apprentice at night?"
Chen Miao thought about it and decided that was very likely.
Given Yizhuang's nature, and the fact that they had invited the Paper Effigy Shop, Chen Miao thought they would probably demonstrate their Corpse Driving skills. Besides, the owner of the Paper Effigy Shop certainly would not bring only apprentices like them. Shopkeeper Li might come along too.
In that case, daytime would certainly be unsuitable.
And just as Ge Feng had suggested, it was only after nightfall that Shopkeeper Li gathered everyone and brought them to the Front Hall.
As soon as he entered the Front Hall, Chen Miao saw seven paper effigies arranged in the center.
"Take one each. Find the one with your name on it and bring it to Yizhuang."
Although the others did not know what was going on, they still went forward and found the ones bearing their names.
While collecting his paper effigy, Chen Miao heard someone beside him muttering.
"These paper effigies have movable joints. How come I've never seen them before? Is this something only First-Grade Apprentices can learn?"
Hearing this, Chen Miao looked at the two Grade-A apprentices.
Their expressions told him that they had never encountered this kind of paper effigy either.
Chen Miao walked up to his own paper effigy.
We're taking these paper effigies to Yizhuang? Seven paper effigies as gifts for attending the ceremony?
Chen Miao found it strange, but said nothing.
"All right, let's go."
With that, Shopkeeper Li took the lantern mounted on the counter in one hand, tucked