The Shopkeeper smiled. "Don't you worry, sir. The man's been waiting for you."
He then raised his voice and called out, "Jin Pao!"
"Shopkeeper Guu, over here!"
A short, sturdy-looking man in a sheepskin vest walked over.
The Shopkeeper made the introductions. "This is the gentleman paying, and this is Hunter Jin. The two of you can sort out the payment and pickup." With that, he lowered his head to look over his accounts, busying himself with his work.
Hunter Jin was surprised to see how young Zhao Lin was. He paused for a moment before speaking. "The leopard is in our He family Village. Would you like to come with me to get it now, sir?"
"No time to waste," Zhao Lin said decisively. "Let's go now." He then added, "The leopard's alive, I trust?"
Hunter Jin immediately puffed out his chest. "It's alive, alright! And full of fight!"
...
"May I have your name, sir?"
Hunter Jin asked as they left the apothecary.
"It's Lin."
