A storm raged in the ghost cashier's heart.
His mind was reeling in shock.
He suddenly realized that the "husband" she mentioned was the true cardholder.
After all,
the ghost manager had specifically told him.
This black and gold card had no credit limit!
In fact, it required no payment at all!
It could be used to shop at any Shadowy Supermarket!
Forget a mere 55 ghost coins; it wouldn't matter even if she emptied the entire supermarket!
As long as that great personage was willing to come to the Shadowy Supermarket, it would be their honor!
The ghost cashier didn't dare to be slow. A drop of cold sweat trickled down his temple.
He was immensely grateful that he hadn't acted rashly.
Seeing Yun Zhenyue look at him in confusion, the ghost cashier immediately SLAMMED the cash register drawer shut.
The light above his head stopped flickering. He straightened his collar, his eyes grew solemn, and he even discreetly used his tongue to clean the bits of flesh from between his teeth.
In short, he did everything he could to look more professional.
Like the front desk staff at a five-star hotel.
His once-murky eyes became clear.
You could even detect a hint of fawning and flattery deep within them.
As if receiving a priceless treasure, he solemnly took the membership card with both hands.
"Please wait a moment."
"I'm going to consult with the manager."
Yun Zhenyue was a little puzzled. 'It's just using a membership card for a discount. Is something so minor really worth bothering the manager over?'
Nearby, Han Sumei was also instantly filled with suspicion and surprise.
She had never heard that the Shadowy Shop even had membership cards.
'But what good is a membership card?'
'So what if it gives a small discount? She doesn't have any ghost coins, so she still can't afford it, right?'
She refused to believe it. The ghost cashier who wouldn't even show a Fierce Ghost any respect was going to give face to Yun Zhenyue?
Besides, she knew about Yun Zhenyue's ghost husband.
'Just some trashy ghost living on the third floor!'
'His power is nothing compared to my husband, Piao Dagen!'
'What kind of good thing could he possibly produce?'
Seeing the ghost cashier leave the register and walk towards the back of the store, Han Sumei bit her lip.
She watched Yun Zhenyue standing there waiting, a cold, sinister smile creeping onto her face.
'When the ghost cashier gets back...'
'...that'll be the end of Yun Zhenyue!'
...
「Meanwhile.」
The ghost cashier rushed frantically into the manager's office.
He saw the ghost manager, a cold figure in a suit, sitting behind his desk reviewing accounts.
"Manager!"
"I have something to report!"
The ghost manager looked up. Seeing the cashier barge in without even knocking, a cold glint appeared in his eyes. "Who let you in?" he asked, his expression icy.
"Not even knocking. Are you looking to die?"
The ghost cashier froze at his words.
Panic began to set in. After all, the ghost manager was extremely arrogant. A subordinate who had once talked back to him was mercilessly torn to shreds.
But thinking of the membership card, the ghost cashier couldn't care about anything else.
He immediately summoned his courage and took out the membership card.
"Manager... a customer outside presented this card... Take a look..."
"A membership card?"
The ghost manager was taken aback; the term felt somewhat unfamiliar.
The owners of Shadowy Supermarket membership cards were all extremely powerful ghosts, most of whom were proud and aloof.
They would never deign to use a membership card.
A suspicious look crossed his face.
But when his nonchalant gaze fell upon the card in the ghost cashier's hand...
The next moment!
He froze solid, his pupils shrinking to the size of pinpricks!
His icy eyes were now wide and round, filled with utter shock.
"This... This is..."
The ghost manager took the card, his body trembling with excitement.
He gently caressed the black and gold surface of the card, his movements exceedingly slow as if terrified of scuffing it.
'There's no mistake!'
'It really is this card!'
'The one and only membership card in the entire Ghost World!'
He had been the one to personally send this card out, but he never expected that great personage to actually use it.
The Shadowy Shop once had a regular customer of immense power.
Once, when the Shadowy Shop accidentally provoked a high-level Crimson-robed Ghost, that regular customer had resolved the situation with ease.
The Shadowy Shop had paid a high price to maintain a good relationship with this regular.
One day, the regular had casually mentioned an unprecedented opportunity.
He said that he had followed a certain great personage for a time, and that this personage might be coming to the area soon. If the Shadowy Shop could get on good terms with them...
...then they would reap unimaginable benefits!
At the time, he had been overjoyed and had cautiously asked for more information about this great personage.
But the regular had remained silent, his eyes filled with nothing but reverence and admiration, treating the personage as a god.
One could only imagine! To be so revered by a ghost who could kill a Crimson-robed Ghost!
Just how noble must that great personage be!
For this reason, the ghost manager had spent a fortune to create a one-of-a-kind black and gold membership card, entrusting the regular to deliver it to that great personage.
Did it ultimately reach the great personage's hands?
The ghost manager didn't know.
So many years had passed without any news of the black and gold membership card. He never imagined he would receive such a surprise while making his inspection tour today.
"Quickly!"
"Don't keep our distinguished guest waiting!"
Beads of sweat broke out on the ghost manager's forehead as he shot up and ran out of the office.
Seeing this, the ghost cashier hurriedly followed.
...
「At the same time.」
The audience from the Great Cold Country was getting impatient.
They were all eager to see the pathetic sight of Yun Zhenyue being severely punished!
[What is that cashier doing? Why isn't he back yet?]
[He probably went to verify if the membership card is real.]
[This is hilarious. I've never even heard of the Shadowy Supermarket having something like a membership card!]
[I bet her husband made a fake one.]
[That's what I think too. Trying to get a discount with a fake card, haha~]
[I don't believe she'll survive this time.]
...
「Dragon Country Paranormal Matrimony Research Headquarters.」
Everyone present was frowning.
"A membership card?"
"The card Gu Yuan was using to prop up a table leg?"
"Why have I never heard of the Shadowy Shop having membership cards?"
Wang Xiuwen stared at the screen, his heart pounding with fear.
He didn't dare to imagine what would happen to Yun Zhenyue.
She had no ghost coins to pay and was using a membership card of unknown authenticity to ask for a discount.
What on earth was she thinking?
...
「A short while later.」
Just as Yun Zhenyue was about to fall asleep from waiting,
she saw the ghost cashier and an unfamiliar ghost hurrying over.
The unfamiliar ghost wore a sharp suit; one look was enough to tell his status was higher than the cashier's.
But right now, he was covered in sweat, and he seemed somewhat agitated.
When he saw the people present,
the ghost manager glanced at the ghost cashier beside him.
"That's her, the customer—"
The ghost cashier indicated Yun Zhenyue with his eyes.
And seeing the pile of groceries Yun Zhenyue was holding,
the ghost manager's expression grew even more delighted.
But then he suddenly noticed Han Sumei collapsed on the ground to the side.
And the fearful-looking Yamada Aiko.
Alarm bells suddenly went off in his head!
He had already heard some things on his way over.
He knew the membership card belonged to Yun Zhenyue's husband.
"Excuse me, may I ask if these people are your friends?"
The ghost manager's eyes, filled with killing intent, briefly swept over the ghost cashier.
If she were to say that the ghost cashier had bullied her friends,
he would absolutely, without a shred of mercy, tear the ghost cashier to pieces on the spot.
The ghost cashier suddenly felt the aura of death.
He looked at Yun Zhenyue with pleading eyes.
"Hm?"
Yun Zhenyue didn't know why this man was asking, so she shook her head.
"No."
"Good, good... That's good."
The ghost manager's heart, which had been in his throat, dropped back into place.
Then he remembered what the ghost cashier had said about the human girl in front of him wanting to work in exchange for goods.
He immediately wiped the sweat from his forehead.
'Who would dare make the wife of that great personage work?'
'That's just asking to die!'
Under the bewildered gazes of Han Sumei and Yamada Aiko,
the ghost manager bowed obsequiously and said in a gentle voice, "My apologies for having startled you."
"To express our store's apologies, your entire purchase today will be free of charge!"