"Two cartloads from Zhang's Ironworks in the west of the city. One cart of farm tools, one of unfinished Dharma Artifacts. They were bound for the Northern Region and arrived in White Cloud City yesterday evening. While they were unloading at the freight depot, people from the Chen Residence came, said the household needed ironware, stopped the carts, and hauled both away."
"Dr. Fang needed more supplies?"
Zhao Feng shook his head. "Not this time. The steward at the Chen Residence said they were repairing a courtyard and needed ironware. He happened to see two cartloads arrive at the depot, so he sent people to take them."
Lin Taichu rose from his chair, walked to the table, and picked up the Iron Sword to hang at his waist.
"I'm going to White Cloud City."
Su Yao got up and followed him to the front hall. As he reached the doorway, she asked from behind, "Want to take a couple more people?"
"No."
Lin Taichu left the Zhao Family Mansion, flew north on his sword, and landed outside White Cloud City. Instead of going to the City Lord's Mansion, he headed straight for the freight depot in the north of the city.
A worker was sweeping outside the depot. When he saw Lin Taichu, he propped his broom against the wall and came over. "Mr. Lin, the people from the Chen Residence hauled that ironware away last night."
"How many carts?"
"Two. One of farm tools and one of unfinished Dharma Artifacts. All from Zhang's Ironworks. Boss Zhang waited here half the night for someone to show up. No one did, so he went to the Chen Residence first thing this morning to demand his goods back. He hasn't returned yet."
After getting directions to the Chen Residence, Lin Taichu left