Chen Zheng turned his head to see a boy of about fifteen sizing him up with curiosity.
"That's right, young man. Can you take me to your stockade leader?" Chen Zheng replied with a smile.
"You're looking for Leader Kuang? Is it for medicinal herbs?" the boy asked.
"That's right," Chen Zheng nodded.
"Please, come with me!" The boy, who introduced himself as Xiaoliuzi, enthusiastically invited Chen Zheng to follow, his face beaming with a sunny smile. He set off, leading Chen Zheng along a lush, green path to a tranquil courtyard.
"Xiaoliuzi, what are you doing here? And who is this young man?" a middle-aged man asked as he stepped out from the courtyard, his gaze falling upon the two of them.
"Leader," Xiaoliuzi answered with a smile, "he has come specifically to purchase medicinal herbs."
