Chapter 104: Chapter 94: Like an Old Friend Returns (Part 3)

"Twenty-three years of yang life span, pay upfront and receive your goods."

The voice grew increasingly hoarse, with a clear tone of threat.

Chu Xuan’s eyes were filled with anger, just about to speak, when suddenly!

A gust of cold wind swept through the shop, and out of thin air appeared a small, devious ghost. It had a green face and fangs, with a pointed lump atop its head, resembling the most insignificant of foot soldiers from the underworld.

At this moment, it rubbed its hands together, using a flattering expression to speak to Chu Xuan: "Please, respected customer, calm down, calm down. It’s just a trivial matter, not worth your anger?"

"I’ll pluck its head off right now and give it to you to enjoy with your drink."

In fact, when the green-faced ghost appeared, the Money Guardian Ghost already showed an expression of terror. Now, it was retreating continuously, shrinking smaller and smaller.

But it was too late. The little ghost casually plucked, and the old ghost’s head was removed in thin air. The body holding the abacus spun around aimlessly, unable to find its direction.

"Spare me, spare me!" The old ghost wailed.

But the green-faced little ghost punched down, knocking his teeth till they scattered, unable to utter another word.

Gan Yun looked at the little ghost in shock, murmuring, "Clever Ghost."

Qingqing also looked in surprise back and forth from the little ghost to Chu Xuan. Could this ghost token really have so much clout? Not only could it offer a 10 percent discount, but it also provided enforcers to deal with unscrupulous shop owners?

Actually, Chu Xuan was also surprised and baffled, even though he had initially been angry, he had already concocted a plan in his mind:

Pretend to purchase the Black Feather Crow Robe, divert the other’s attention, then seize the stack of talismans and use "Shift the Stars and Change the Dipper" to escape the shop.

Finally, make a run back to the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Temple, shut the door, ignite the talismans and leave Ghost Street before the Money Guardian Ghost barges in.

But no one expected that before the conflict between both parties escalated further, this green-faced little ghost suddenly surfaced.

"Do you know it?" Chu Xuan looked at Gan Yun and asked.

Gan Yun swallowed, nodding repeatedly, "Typically we don’t get to see such a mighty figure; occasionally, for some special commands, this clever and powerful envoy would be responsible for delivering them."

The humble little ghost in front of Chu Xuan gave Gan Yun a look like "you’re quite the perceptive one" upon hearing this.

"I hope the esteemed customer calms down; this clumsy fool is the spirit transformed after a money-hoarder’s death, obsessing over wealth even posthumously. Today, it dared to exploit you, truly deserving of death."

Although it spoke of giving Chu Xuan a head as drink accompaniment, the Clever Ghost knew full well that the esteemed customer wouldn’t consume such a thing. Thus, it casually tossed the head to the ground and stomped on it! Nearly flattening it.

The old ghost moaned, but didn’t dare to make a sound to beg for mercy any longer.

Chu Xuan, feeling somewhat relieved internally, was still puzzled, "Does every esteemed customer receive such treatment?"

Wasn’t it supposed to only be a discount?

The green-faced little ghost’s eyes turned round and about, replying flatteringly, "Everyone receives it, everyone."

Chu Xuan turned to look at Qingqing and Gan Yun, but they seemed bewildered, evidently never having heard of such a thing.

"Forget it," Chu Xuan didn’t dwell on it further.

"We’re now planning to leave Ghost Street, but we came in a rush without ghost money..."

The Clever Ghost promptly fetched the stack of talismans, presenting them to Chu Xuan with both hands, "I hope the esteemed customer accepts this."

The Money Guardian Ghost rolled on the ground in pain, but ultimately did not voice any protest.

Chu Xuan accepted with a smile, "Thank you, envoy, we will now..."

"No, wait." The Clever Ghost interrupted hurriedly, "The Money Guardian Ghost’s coercive sales today were the first, violating Ghost Street’s rules, he must provide the esteemed customer with compensation."

"This bit of odds and ends can’t suffice, take a look around the shop and pick anything else you’d like to take with you." 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"No!!"

Before Chu Xuan could speak, the Money Guardian Ghost wailed like it had lost its parents, whereas when its parents did pass, it hadn’t grieved this much.

But the Clever Ghost promptly stomped down, pressing its face downward firmly so that it couldn’t utter a single word.

Qingqing and Gan Yun both watched in stunned silence, but Chu Xuan couldn’t hide his surprise, "I can really choose anything?"

The Clever Ghost nodded with a sycophantic smile.

Chu Xuan naturally wasn’t polite and pointed to the golden box at the top of the shelf, "I want that one."

Without looking back, the Clever Ghost effortlessly fetched the golden box, respectfully handing it to Chu Xuan.

The Money Guardian Ghost’s headless body rushed over madly! As if planning to fight these two to the death.

This infuriated the Clever Ghost; it opened its mouth and inhaled, managing to suck the headless ghost body into its mouth, chewing it and swallowing it down.

Chu Xuan shook his head, knowing earlier would’ve prevented all this trouble.

He was just about to open the golden box to see what treasure lay inside, but the Clever Ghost advised:

"Esteemed customer, you’d better open it outside."

Chu Xuan was a bit puzzled, "Why?"

The Clever Ghost scratched its head, "The thing inside is somewhat dazzling."

"Alright," seeing how cooperative the other party was, Chu Xuan decided not to make it difficult.

"Is there nothing else to address?"

The Clever Ghost nodded, "Nothing else, you may leave at any time."

"Wait," this time it was Qingqing who spoke up; she pitifully clung to Chu Xuan’s arm and said:

"Can’t I pick something since I came all this way? Just one item, is that okay?"

Chu Xuan found it quite amusing, while the Money Guardian Ghost, pressed firmly down, shed tears of blood, covering the ground.

The Clever Ghost was somewhat troubled, but after a glance at Chu Xuan’s expression, it finally replied, "Alright, but just this once, no more items."