The crowd gathered at the All Things Library could mainly be classified into four types: library members, "locals," itinerant merchants, and out-of-town "tourists".
Locals like Shu Jing, in fact, constituted the mainstream of the entire crowd. In order to survive within the absolutely safe walls, countless individuals like them would challenge the library members for entry each year.
This may be hard to understand at first,
but it becomes much clearer when compared to prestigious universities from the past, known to offer high-paying job placements to their graduates.
Passing the entrance exam for the All Things Library, akin to those universities, meant not only were your basic needs covered and a stable job secured, but it also granted local residency to your family members for a period of time, ensuring their well-being.
In this world, practically no one would dislike a life that was both safe and stable.
This was also what Shu Jing was striving to attain.
