"Swearing an oath before Houtu, is it really okay to be this casual?"
Seeing the official neither prepare an incense table nor take out the contract paper, Tian Lin was somewhat puzzled.
"If it were a peaceful time, naturally we could cut the rooster's head and burn the yellow paper. But considering it's a time of disaster, where can we find rooster heads and yellow paper?"
The fourth leader patted Tian Lin's shoulder and said:
"Don't worry, Old Six. Whether or not we have rooster heads and yellow paper doesn't affect the power of our oath! Heaven's punishment falls only on the beings of this world and doesn't affect Lord Houtu.
As long as we use Lord Houtu's name to swear, we dare not break our promise."
As he spoke, the official bowed to a shabby urn and said, "Old Five, we've recruited Old Six and Old Seven. From now on, they are our brothers, and may you bless us all from the heavens."
After saying this, he knelt down first and said, "I, Leader Fang—"
