The storeroom had only one door and no windows, making the interior extremely dim. If it were any other kind of cargo, one would naturally need to bring a lamp to inspect it. However, since this was tung oil, Ye Tianshu’s strict prohibition of open flames was perfectly reasonable.
Considering this, Jiwu nodded and said, "Fine, we shall inspect it this way."
The light filtering in from the doorway was enough to get a rough idea. Ye Tianshu stood to the side, watching them inspect the oil with a beaming smile. Jiwu led his guards along the rows, and upon discovering that every large water vat was filled to the brim with tung oil, he was instantly overjoyed. To prove he hadn’t been deceived, he secretly dipped his sleeve into one to take a light sample before finally leading his men away.
Chapter 25