The Adventurers in Gourmet Town were completely immersed in the Gourmet Corridor, unable to extricate themselves.
It was impossible for them to leave before exhausting all 2,600 happy coins.
Furthermore, they enjoyed each dish very slowly, savoring every bite, so even after a long time, they still had over 1,000 happy coins left, enough for a while longer.
Especially...
When they realized their happy coins were rapidly dwindling and there were countless, seemingly endless varieties of delicacies in the Gourmet Corridor, the rate at which they spent their happy coins slowed down even more.
Eventually, it devolved into a state where they only dared to look, reluctant to spend.
One by one, the Adventurers stood by the stalls, their eyes fixed on the food being prepared, and tears of frustration flowed from the corners of their mouths.
They looked at the fragrant food in front of them, then at the balance in their accounts.
Finally, gritting their teeth, they turned and left, as if having made a big decision.
At the same time, inside You Xiaoxiao's food city, several Adventurers sat around a large stew pot, and the aroma of meat permeated the small wooden house.
Inside the large stew pot, bubbles were gurgling.
A chicken called Big Red Chicken was being stewed inside, along with several special roots and leaves, which were said to enhance the flavor.
In terms of smell alone, it was quite good.
As for the meat, it was indeed much better than other monster meat the Adventurers had encountered, which was very rare. Considering this point alone, it was no wonder that the Dungeon Lord of this food city became known as the 'God of Food' among the Adventurers of Gourmet Town.
To possess such ingredients was already enough to create a huge gap between him and the other Dungeon Lords of 'Gourmet Town'.
According to the Wood Elf Girl, this Big Red Chicken was not even wild; it was a breed meticulously cultivated by her Lord, which made it even more precious.
Beside the large stew pot, the Wood Elf Girl, acting as a maid, stirred the meat in the iron pot with a spoon.
She looked extremely proud, occasionally introducing the origin of the Big Red Chicken.
"In the Dark World, each Big Red Chicken needs to undergo two and a half years of cultivation for its meat to reach its most delicious state, which is also when it's at its reddest. You are very lucky to be able to taste the Big Red Chicken in its perfect state as soon as you arrive."
Cultivating a creature oneself is like pioneering a new school of thought.
It's no wonder even the subordinate Wood Elf Girl was so proud. If the opponent this time hadn't been Chen Yu, but another Dungeon Lord, the win rate would indeed have been very high, even a certainty.
It's just a pity...
The Adventurers of Tide Town exchanged glances, seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes. Having been shocked by Lord Chen for so long, such a small thing couldn't stir their hearts.
After a moment of silence, a certain Adventurer suddenly reached out and pointed at the black part on top, asking, "What is this black stuff?"
"These are black spots," the Wood Elf Girl said calmly. "The redder the pigeon, the more black spots there are. This is normal, please feel free to eat."
After speaking, she took out a small jar.
The small jar contained a certain powder, which she tilted slightly, sprinkling it into the pot little by little.
As she sprinkled, she said, "This is additive powder. The more powder added, the fewer black spots there are. And these powders have a special fragrance; they are the latest seasoning invention of our Lord, serving to enhance flavor and season."
"That's a bit interesting."
The Adventurers of Tide Town were clearly somewhat intrigued. They all ladled out a large bowl and placed it in front of them.
They picked up a large spoon and began to taste it.
The first bite indeed had a unique taste, much better than the food they had eaten before. It could be called a delicacy.
However...
"Why do I feel like something is missing?"
Wood Elf Girl: "??"
"I feel the same way. The taste isn't bad, but it's not particularly good either."
Wood Elf Girl: "??"
"Compared to the food produced in Great Xia Nevernight City, it's indeed a bit lacking."
Wood Elf Girl: "??"
"It should be missing a bit of saltiness, or something else? Anyway, the taste is a bit bland; the flavor of the soup relies entirely on the Big Red Chicken meat. Compared to Great Xia Nevernight City, it's indeed much worse."
Wood Elf Girl: "??"
Hearing this, the Wood Elf Girl could no longer bear it and said, "...Hey, hey, hey, what are you talking about? What do you mean, 'compared to something, it's much worse'? Do you even know how to taste food?"
She had been full of anticipation, hoping to shock these Adventurers with this pot of delicious food, satisfying her own little vanity.
Then, she would watch them cry and beg for more food, and then magnanimously teach them how to consume uses to replenish their food cards.
But why did things seem to be developing in an unexpected direction?
These guys... why do they look disgusted?
Such delicious food, and they're still being picky.
Have you eaten too much inferior rice and aren't used to this kind of delicacy?
Or are these Adventurers playing some tricks, intending to get more food by belittling it?
The Wood Elf Girl really wanted to complain, but who knew, these Adventurers only tasted a few bites before actually getting up and planning to leave.
"...Hey, hey, hey, don't leave!"
The Adventurer shrugged and said, "Sorry, we don't know how to appreciate good food. Such delicacies are better left for yourselves."
"I said the wrong thing; how about we try some other dishes?"
Seeing the Adventurers of Tide Town really about to leave, the Wood Elf Girl also became anxious.
For a food Dungeon like this, once Adventurers leave, they generally don't come back. Most of them continuously renew their 'food cards' until they are satisfied and leave, only to return a day or two later.
If these Adventurers from Tide Town were really going to leave now, what about this 'Dungeon Duel'? How would the soul crystals be harvested?
The girl was anxious and also somewhat puzzled. It was truly strange; what on earth did these Adventurers usually eat? They didn't even care for such a delicacy!