Chapter 62: Unexpected Treasure Room
Anji located the storage shed behind the main house, on the opposite side of the lavatory. From the outside, it looked like any ordinary storage shed. However, she realised several things the moment she opened the door, as several items fell out.
"Is shifu the kind of person who keeps messiness behind closed doors?" she couldn’t help but wonder.
Contrasting sharply with the pristine order of everything else she had seen, the storage shed was a chaotic jumble. It was as if someone had hurriedly crammed everything they considered unimportant into the small space, hiding it from view and mind.
Of the four things that fell to the ground, Anji’s heart skipped a beat when she realised how useful one of the items would be. The storage shed was full of treasures to help her survive this training week!
Sadly, those rakes and shovels weren’t what Anji needed right now. Picking up the four fallen tools, Anji peered into the storage shed. There was hardly enough wriggle room inside it for an adult, although a child like her might be able to squeeze through the narrow gaps. The other items could wait. Anji peeled her eyes to find two specific items, and now she knew the storage shed was full of farming, foraging, foresting, and gardening tools. There were even some small equipment crammed into it at the back that might be useful.
There were many pots of various sizes stacked to a side. Anji ignored them. However, there was hope in her heart now that she knew the previous owner of this secluded hut was a gardening enthusiast. She wasn’t looking for a pot but a large pot base used to contain excess water to keep the plant hydrated all day.
While crawling under the fallen brooms, Anji spotted something that looked similar to a lid until she touched it. It was cold and had handles.
"Is that a wok?" she could hardly believe what she saw. Then again, the kitchen had minimal cutlery and utensils. Did her shifu know this was here?
Seeing the wok gave Anji an idea. Pot bases were still made from ceramic and heavy. However, wok lids were usually made from wood because they could float on top of cooking liquids. The lid was also big enough to cover the large bucket.