The wood elf maiden couldn't help but wonder if these guys' taste buds were different from others'.
That's why they weren't interested in this pot of delicious food.
But what shocked her was this:
When she followed them out of the small wooden house, she found that the Adventurers in the other small wooden houses also came out one by one.
Her other companions, like her, followed behind these Adventurers.
Their faces were a little anxious.
It was clear that even the wood elf maiden's leader, who had been somewhat arrogant earlier, was now feeling anxious.
All 455 Adventurers walked out of their small houses.
This also meant that:
None of these 455 Adventurers chose to renew their cards; if they were to leave, then their profit from this 'Dungeon Duel' would only be 455 soul crystals.
This not only meant facing the possibility of losing, but also a significant reduction in profits.
The worst part was that these Adventurers left so decisively, which meant they absolutely wouldn't transfer their household registration here, and that was the most difficult point for them to accept.
Since their Dungeon Lord's debut, this was the first time they had encountered such a Waterloo.
Originally, You Xiaoxiao had hoped that the launch of this new seasoning powder would attract dozens of Adventurers, or even just a dozen, to increase the population of Gourmet Town and restore its former prosperity as a county-level city.
This was You Xiaoxiao's ultimate goal.
To develop, population is essential, and to get population, 'Dungeon Duel' is always the best choice.
Earlier, seeing how few Adventurers there were in Tidal Town, I thought... it's fine if there are few, just resolve it quickly and then participate in the next Dungeon Duel.
She really didn't expect that this Dungeon Duel would end up like this.
You Xiaoxiao sighed, "It seems we can't attract people this time. I wonder what the death rate the opposite Dungeon Lord set is. If it's also 100%, wouldn't it be a draw?"
A draw.
Of course, a draw is impossible.
In 'Dungeon Duel', if the number of soul crystals on both sides is the same, then the winner is determined by who completes the duel first.
Just like now...
You Xiaoxiao glanced at the duel panel.
The score on it had already become 455:0.
455 was on her side.
Although she didn't understand why the Adventurers of Tidal Town left, their soul crystals were settled and credited to her account the moment they left.
Therefore, the score jumped out.
On the other hand.
No Adventurer has come out yet, and I don't know if that Dungeon is too difficult or what, to have trapped so many Adventurers inside.
"No matter why, I'm definitely winning this duel anyway."
You Xiaoxiao said confidently.
It's no wonder she possesses such confidence; after all, the Adventurers in You Xiaoxiao's town are very protective of her, having even called her the 'God of Food', so no matter what, they will stand on the same front as her.
Therefore,
Even if the opposing Dungeon Lord really set the death rate to 100%, it doesn't matter.
In the end, it would simply be 455:455.
And since she was the first to end the battle, she would definitely win when calculating the victory.
"What a pity, no matter what, I still won this round."
You Xiaoxiao smiled faintly.
Although for her, the soul crystals in the prize pool weren't that many.
But the quantity isn't the point.
The point is, who doesn't like the feeling of victory?
"It's just strange, what are those Adventurers doing in there? Spending so much time playing a boring Dungeon, they might as well just die and come out."
You Xiaoxiao shook her head and said.
Unfortunately, she would never know that it was no longer a question of whether the Adventurers wanted to come out, but rather whether Chen Yu was willing to let them stay.
Inside the Gourmet Corridor Dungeon.
It was already late stage.
These 455 Adventurers, after such a period of awkwardness, had now let go.
They sat together.
Sharing their culinary experiences.
After their compilation and analysis, at their current level, they could only enjoy some relatively simple delicacies in the outer corridor areas.
At this stage, it is absolutely crucial not to go towards the central area.
Because not long ago...
An Adventurer, upon tasting a certain delicacy inside, became so excited that he fainted.
And that delicacy...
It was said to be merely a bowl of noodles.
How powerful can a bowl of noodles be?
The Adventurers naturally didn't believe it, so they sent another person to try it out for the others first.
At this moment.
This Adventurer stood in front of a noodle shop.
This noodle shop looked simple and unadorned, full of classical charm, with a plaque above it.
It read: Xiangyang Beef Noodles.
Just a few simple characters, but the calligraphy was flowing and elegant, giving a sense of historical depth.
The Adventurer took a deep breath and stepped through the noodle shop's door.
"One bowl of noodles."
The robot in the noodle shop immediately came over, a smiling expression on its face: "Okay, distinguished guest, do you want beef noodles or kelp and tofu noodles? Do you want green onions and cilantro? Would you like a bowl of yellow wine to moisten your throat?"
"This..."
The Adventurer didn't understand what he was saying.
He could only say according to his own thoughts, "Beef noodles, and I want everything else you mentioned."
"Alright, please wait a moment."
A moment later.
A bowl of noodles with a reddish-brown broth was placed before him, emitting a steaming aroma.
The noodles were thick alkaline noodles, topped with several pieces of dark-sauced beef, sprinkled with a layer of vibrant green cilantro and chopped green onions, with a bowl of chilled yellow wine placed beside it.
An incredibly rich and spicy aroma assailed the Adventurer's nostrils.
The rich, spicy, and complex broth had a vibrant color, as if it possessed a magical allure, drawing him in and making him unable to resist any longer. He picked up his chopsticks and slurped a mouthful of noodles.
The unique chewiness of the alkaline noodles sprang open between his teeth, followed by the scalding, rich, and utterly complex flavor erupting in his mouth like volcanic magma.
The fresh aroma, derived from beef bones and dozens of spices simmered for years, enveloped with just the right amount of spiciness, instantly seized his taste buds.
The spicy aroma of chili oil stimulated his taste.
The rich flavor of beef fat coated his tongue.
The complex aroma of spices shot straight to his head, and sweat instantly poured from his forehead and the tip of his nose. This wasn't from the spiciness; it was a physiological reaction brought on by the extreme umami. He felt as if his taste nerves had been struck by magical lightning, his mind went blank, leaving only the raging waves stirred up by that bowl of noodles in his mouth.
"This... this is just too delicious, isn't it?"
The Adventurer tried to drink another sip of the soup. The reddish-brown liquid, concentrated with all the essence, slid down his throat, bringing not only an indescribable warmth but also feeling like a heavy punch to his chest.
Finally, as the cool yellow wine entered his throat.
At this instant, the greasiness that had accumulated earlier was instantly dispersed by the yellow wine, and an extremely comfortable feeling arose from within.
The cold yellow wine was the best antidote to the richness of beef tallow and alkaline noodles.
The Adventurer suddenly felt his vision go black, and in his ears, only the drumming of his own heartbeat and the rushing roar of blood remained.
The chopsticks in his hand clattered onto the table.
He swayed, a dazed expression of almost blissful satisfaction, utterly conquered, on his face.
He briefly "fainted."
However, this wasn't a coma; it was a momentary, extreme rest for the soul after senses and cognition were pushed to their limits. A glistening, satisfied smile, and a faint mark from the yellow wine, still lingered at the corner of his mouth.