Spirit Cat Attack: I Run a Supermarket in the Apocalypse

Shan Nai was a spirit cat who had cultivated in the mountains of twenty-first-century Earth for a thousand years, finally achieving ascension only to be struck dead by heavenly lightning caused by a drunk lightning bolt. Her soul was saved by the Apocalypse Supermarket System, which bound to her and resurrected her in a new body. She awoke in a dilapidated supermarket in City A, Xia Nation, three years into an apocalypse that had devastated the world with natural disasters, a zombie virus, and mutated flora and fauna. Only thirty percent of humanity remained, and resources were scarce. The system, now speaking in a cute baby voice, explained that her task was to earn points by running the supermarket, upgrading it to its highest level, and that the shop itself was protected by an absolute safety shield.

Shan Nai, now inhabiting the body of a fourteen-year-old girl with cat ears, found herself without cultivation but with a protective barrier that repelled tier-seven zombies and below. She cleaned the shop, named it Lucky Supermarket, and unlocked basic goods like bottled water, instant noodles, and prepared foods using initial system points. Her first customer was Yang Liu, a desperate mother searching for her missing husband, and her young son Xiao Hang. They paid with gray crystal cores, which the system exchanged for points. The mother and son were stunned by the clean food, the air conditioning, and the safety of the shop. Yang Liu’s husband, Cheng Xu, later discovered the supermarket after being directed there by another survivor, Song Ze, and was reunited with his family through Shan Nai’s confirmation of their visit.

As the supermarket gained a reputation, Shan Nai encountered various survivors. Song Ze, an ordinary man with a loyal black dog, initially tried to steal supplies but was shocked by the store’s defense system. After paying with his crystal cores, he became a regular customer, marveling at the fresh food and affordable prices. Shan Nai also dealt with a group of thugs led by Li Dahai, who attempted to rob the store. Inside the supermarket, supernatural abilities were disabled, leaving the thugs vulnerable to Shan Nai’s meteoric-iron golden baseball bat. She physically subdued them, forcing them to pay for their goods and clean up their messes, establishing her authority and the store’s strict rules.

Upon reaching a monthly revenue of 1,000 points, Shan Nai upgraded the supermarket to Level 2, expanding its floor space to 100 square meters and unlocking new shelves, a beverage refrigerator, and additional food items like pineapple bread, sausages, and fresh fruit. The system regained energy as revenue flowed in, restoring its voice and functionality. Shan Nai continued to attract survivors, offering them not just supplies but also hot prepared meals in a clean, safe environment. The contrast between the harsh, rotting world outside and the pristine, well-stocked interior of Lucky Supermarket made it a beacon of hope for those who could afford its prices.

The story follows Shan Nai’s adaptation to her new life as a supermarket owner in a post-apocalyptic world. With no desire to cultivate again due to the lack of spiritual energy, she embraces her role as a merchant, using her luck and the system’s resources to build a thriving business. Her interactions with survivors highlight the scarcity of resources and the dangers of the outside world, while the supermarket remains a sanctuary protected by its advanced technology and Shan Nai’s innate abilities. As she levels up, she unlocks more goods and services, including an automatic stocking robot, further solidifying Lucky Supermarket as a crucial hub for the remaining human population.