Journey to the West: Starting by taking Sun Wukong as my disciple!-Chapter 186 Haotian Insists on Membership

Gold Star Taibai felt an itch he couldn’t scratch.

He wanted to stretch his neck to get a better look, but his height was no match for the towering Haotian.

As if possessed by a spirit, he gently stepped and slowly floated up, drifting towards the menu.

The next moment, he was doing the same as Haotian.

Time passed.

"Shopkeeper Chen, I’ll have one of these, please!"

Eventually, Haotian made his choice, picking what he thought was the best.

Chen Nuo glanced up at where Haotian was pointing and saw it was red braised pork.

Then, remembering he wasn’t alone, Haotian turned around, intending to let Gold Star Taibai take a look at the menu.

He always treated his honored officials well; otherwise, he wouldn’t have brought Taibai along.

But at first glance, Haotian didn’t see Taibai. Instead, he only saw two feet and the hem of a robe. Looking upwards, Haotian’s face lined with annoyance.

Taibai had the gall to stand on top of his head.

Gold Star Taibai also came back to his senses, realizing what he had just done. Scared out of his wits, he quickly floated down.

With a forced smile on his aging face, he said, "Jade Master, I just couldn’t help myself just now, too curious about what Shopkeeper Chen has here."

Haotian snorted symbolically but didn’t delve too deep. Anyway, he was certain to deduct Taibai’s salary, not even Jade Pool could stop him!

"There’s no need to make things difficult for him," Chen Nuo said indifferently.

Chen Nuo quite liked the amiable old Gold Star Taibai; at least, he’d been fun to read about in the original story in his past life.

"Alrighty!"

The weather of Haotian’s countenance cleared in an instant; what Shopkeeper Chen had said must be taken into account separately.

"Aren’t you going to thank Shopkeeper Chen? If there’s a next time, I won’t let you off!" Haotian put on quite the show. Although there was no penalty, the verbal warning was indispensable.

"Thank you, Shopkeeper Chen! Thank you, Jade Master!" Gold Star Taibai wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

He bowed deeply with genuine sincerity to Chen Nuo. Without Shopkeeper Chen’s words just now, he would have been in big trouble when he got back.

Chen Nuo handed the menu that Haotian had browsed to Gold Star Taibai, saying, "Take a look, what would you like to order?"

Gold Star Taibai was momentarily taken aback; he had intended to just watch obediently, but he hadn’t expected Shopkeeper Chen to actually let him order.

He glanced nervously at Haotian, and seeing him nod, Taibai finally relaxed.

He had already chosen his favorite dish while looking with the emperor.

"Then please, Shopkeeper Chen, I’ll have a serving of this!" Gold Star Taibai pointed, his heart racing with excitement.

A roasted lamb leg, drawn so big, must be satisfying to eat.

"Pay first. You know the rules, don’t you?" Chen Nuo said as he took back the Millet Menu.

Logically, after their visit to Jade Pool, there’s no way they were not informed.

Haotian nodded, "Understood!"

But Gold Star Taibai wore a blank face, "The rules, what rules?"

Chen Nuo nodded and pushed the Crystal Ball forward.

However, Haotian didn’t immediately place his hand on it, but chuckled awkwardly, a hint of flattery in his eyes, "Shopkeeper Chen, could I get one of those ’Top Tier Fortune Sticks’ please?"

Top Tier Fortune Sticks?

Chen Nuo looked puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Seeing that Chen Nuo didn’t respond, Haotian grew anxious and explained, "It’s that thing you gave to Jade Pool, the Crown Card with ’Top Tier Fortune Sticks’ written on it."

Ah, so that’s what it was.

Chen Nuo was a bit speechless; he hadn’t expected something he made casually to catch Haotian’s interest like this.

"That’s not easy to come by!" Chen Nuo feigned difficulty.

"That’s only given to those who have made significant contributions to Chaos Residence. Like Jade Pool, they got the Crown VIP Supreme Membership Card because they supplied peaches as raw materials for my establishment!"

Supply Flat Peaches?!?

Gold Star Taibai’s breath hitched, "What’s going on? How did Flat Peaches get mixed up in the meal?"

Gold Star Taibai’s face was a picture of confusion; he couldn’t quite grasp the situation.

Haotian nodded at the immense contribution.

The supply of Jade Pool Flat Peaches indeed counted as a monumental contribution.

But then, Haotian frowned slightly, soon finding himself in a dilemma—he had no idea what contribution to make!

The Crown VIP Supreme Membership Card sounded so impressive!

Haotian sighed inwardly, his desire for the card growing stronger. After all, he was the Jade Emperor; how could he not have this symbol of status? Rubbing his hands awkwardly, Haotian managed a sheepish smile.

"Shopkeeper Chen, what do you think you’re short on here?"

"As for me, ahem, I’ll deliver it to you!"

Considering the location of Chaos Residence, Haotian had a flash of inspiration—this was deep in the mountains, and just the supply of food was an issue.

"How about this, Shopkeeper Chen, I provide various ingredients for Chaos Residence, and you issue me a card, how about it?"

Haotian was now utterly obsessed with that card, especially since the Jade Pool had been flaunting their superiority with it all day long!

He was livid, and besides, the perks were so substantial; he envied them to death.

Even though he had yet to taste any dish made by Shopkeeper Chen, he harbored no doubts whatsoever.

After all, both the monkey and the Jade Pool, which he had previously visited, endorsed it vehemently.

Not to mention, just the fact that he was guessed his identity right away and remained nonchalant about it was enough to earn his trust.

"No need," Chen Nuo replied bluntly.

Without leaving any time for consideration, his supply of ingredients was inexhaustible. Take the flour, for example; there was enough to pile up a whole mountain!

As for other ingredients, he had an immense variety in massive quantities. He certainly couldn’t just let them sit there, and the idea of collaborating on ingredients supply would have to wait until Chaos Residence became overwhelmingly popular with a demand that couldn’t be met.

No way, Haotian cried inwardly, he just wanted to get that card!

If he didn’t need anything, how was he supposed to get the card?

Without it, wouldn’t he constantly be showboated by the Jade Pool? My heavens!

The more he thought about it, the more Haotian felt downcast—he was the Jade Emperor, after all, how could he endure such indignity daily?

Seeing Haotian suddenly dispirited, Chen Nuo’s mouth twitched, and he said helplessly, "Actually, there is another way to get a membership card."

"What is it?" Haotian’s spirits lifted immediately.

"Recharge the membership ten times consecutively, and you’ll earn VIP membership."

Ten times?

Haotian was taken aback, then hastily asked, "What perks does that card have?"

"Dine ten times, and one meal will be waived," Chen Nuo explained.

"How does that compare to the Jade Pool’s Crown VIP Supreme Membership Card?" Haotian blurted out without thinking.

Chen Nuo’s face creased with frustration, shouldn’t the difference between the VIP membership card and the Crown VIP Supreme Membership Card be obvious just from the names?

"You get one free meal after ten times, while she can get one free meal every time, I don’t need to explain the difference further, do I?" Chen Nuo said matter-of-factly.

Not to mention the additional privilege of free dishes from the Flat Peach series that the Jade Pool had, there was no comparison.

"Ah?" Haotian’s face fell with disappointment, he thought this membership card would be something special. But upon comparison, it was nothing.

"So, there are no other cards besides this one?" Haotian was still somewhat reluctant to give up.

Chen Nuo shook his head, his reply brief and heartless.

"No, currently the one with the Jade Pool is the only one; others with memberships just have this most basic one," Chen Nuo added.

Haotian paused, still processing. Other people?

"Who else has a membership?" Haotian asked curiously.

Could it be that many people have visited here?

Chen Nuo shook his head: "No comment."

The customers’ information, after all, should be protected by Chaos Residence. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

Annoyance flashed across his face: "Are you going to apply or not?"