The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 1101

Chapter 1101: Chapter 924, Exchange

Xiao Yeyang returned from Xintunwei, and Daohua briefly mentioned the matter of petroleum to him.

Xiao Yeyang expressed astonishment, "Petroleum? You mean rock paint, right? I’ve read about it in books. It’s a type of oil that can be ignited for illumination. Does Xiliang also have this substance?"

Daohua quickly nodded, "Lifu knows where it is; let him take us there."

Xiao Yeyang took the matter of petroleum seriously, as he had read in military texts about people using petroleum to launch fire attacks on enemies. If petroleum was truly useful, then Xiliang’s defensive capabilities could be greatly enhanced.

However, he disagreed with Daohua joining him.

Daohua shook Xiao Yeyang’s arm, "There’s not much going on at home right now, I’m too bored staying at home all the time; please take me with you."

Xiao Yeyang consulted Gu Jian, and after hearing that Daohua’s health was well-maintained and she could go out appropriately, he agreed to take her along.

Afterward, Xiao Yeyang called for Wang Lifu at the Xiao Residence, carefully inquiring about the location where the petroleum was encountered. Upon learning that it was some distance from Ganzhou City, preparations were made before he took Daohua there.

By late October, the temperature in Xiliang had already dropped significantly.

In the carriage, Daohua cuddled in Xiao Yeyang’s embrace, holding a hand warmer.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Yeyang couldn’t help but say, "You’re afraid of the cold yet still come out; isn’t this just asking for trouble?"

Daohua’s face, mostly buried in a fox fur scarf, said: "I just wanted to see."

After a day’s journey, just as it was getting dark, Daohua and her party arrived at Heishuigou as described by Wang Lifu.

"It really is Heishuigou!"

In a ditch less than one meter wide, filled with thick black petroleum and pungent odor, Daohua dared not get too close and could only watch from a distance.

Xiao Yeyang stirred the petroleum with a torch briefly before letting someone ignite it.

"Boom~"

A huge flame burst forth immediately.

Bu Gandang saw it and excitedly said, "A torch soaked in petroleum provides much stronger illumination."

Daohua continued, "Petroleum cannot be extinguished with water; it can not only be used for illumination but also for lubricating axles to reduce friction. It has many uses."

This time, the teacher Wang was also there, standing not far away. Hearing Daohua’s words, he thought to himself that Madam Xiao was truly knowledgeable and skilled.

It was she who discovered cement, and now she discovered this petroleum.

Xiao Yeyang, looking at Heishuigou, was already thinking about how to use petroleum to launch fire attacks on the enemy.

"Bring over the oil drums we brought and see how much petroleum can be extracted."

Daohua added, "The petroleum is already oozing out here; there must be a large reserve underground."

Xiao Yeyang, seeing Daohua covering her nose, instructed Bu Gandang to extract the petroleum and had De Fu send people to look around, then took Daohua towards the prepared tent.

"Phew~"

Away from Heishuigou, Daohua immediately took several deep breaths.

Since becoming pregnant, she had not had any adverse reactions, but she has become quite sensitive to odors; just a slight bad smell could make her nauseous.

Mei Lan and Mei Ju had already prepared the tent, and the charcoal basin was lit.

Entering the tent, Daohua took off her cloak and sat in front of the charcoal basin, sipping the hot tea Xiao Yeyang handed her. Seeing Mei Lan and Mei Ju preparing dinner, she spoke,

"Prepare a bit more, finding the petroleum was all thanks to that young fellow Lifu. Later, send a portion to him and Teacher Wang."

When Mei Lan handed the food container to Teacher Wang and explained the reason, Teacher Wang was stunned, then smilingly patted Wang Lifu’s head, "You little fellow are really lucky."

Looking at the fierce blaze caused by the petroleum in the distance, he could also imagine the utility of this petroleum on the battlefield.