Chapter 61

: The viral video clip, Nan Xu has gone viral!

After learning the cooking skills, Sweet Beggar Chicken took the meat skewers that Nanxu had grilled and sat down to become a food vlogger.

The moment she took a bite, her eyes changed instantly. She no longer cared about eating elegantly and began to eat like a hungry tiger pouncing on its prey.

"Mmm...this is so delicious!" she mumbled, her cheeks puffing out.

Then, she stopped talking and focused on finishing the skewers in her hand.

Seeing this, the viewers in the live chat became anxious.

Sweet Beggar Chicken's skewers of meat are grilled to perfection, still steaming slightly, and paired with a seasoning sauce containing bright red chili powder, making them incredibly tempting.

But this tempting skewer of grilled meat didn't even stay in front of the camera for a few seconds before it all ended up in Sweet Beggar's Chicken's stomach.

"No, why are you eating so fast? I haven't had enough yet!"

[No fans getting to eat first?]

[Hey host, stop eating and get to your lines!]

[You didn't even describe how it tasted! What kind of mukbang streamer are you?]

[This streamer is so annoying, I've unfollowed them!]

After Sweet Beggar's Chicken swallowed all the food in its mouth, it noticed the barrage of comments flooding the screen and scratched its head somewhat awkwardly.

"Um... I'm sorry, I was so busy eating that I didn't pay attention to everyone."

She then added, "But I don't think it's entirely my fault... it's all because Nanxu's cooking is just too good! You guys have no idea how delicious those skewers were!"

Sweet Beggar's Chicken held up the empty skewer and exclaimed, "The meat is so fresh, so flavorful, and so juicy! Just a gentle bite and the juices burst in your mouth—it's incredibly delicious!"

"What's even more amazing is the seasoning sprinkled on top. The spiciness is fragrant and appetizing, and there are so many kinds of spices that I couldn't quite identify, but it's incredibly unique and completely different from regular barbecue seasoning!"

She closed her eyes, as if still savoring the taste she had just experienced:

"The seasoning didn't overpower the meat's natural flavor at all; instead, it brought out the aroma of the fat, creating a perfect harmony between the two tastes. One bite was pure bliss!"

At this point, Sweet Beggar Chicken licked his lips with lingering relish.

Her description only provoked a torrent of resentful wails from the viewers.

I really want to eat it! I really want to eat it! I really want to eat it!

[This makes me hungry! Why wasn't I the one who got the beta test qualification?]

[Waaaaah, you're not allowed to eat that! Let go of that skewer, let me eat it!]

[I've decided, after the public beta launch, I absolutely have to try Nanxu's barbecue skewers! I don't care how much it costs!]

Seeing the comments on the screen, Sweet Beggar Chicken's eyes darted around, and a wicked idea popped into her head.

She then picked up another skewer of grilled meat and held it up to the camera, pretending to enjoy it: "Here, the fans can eat first!"

Then, he put it in his mouth and deliberately made a loud noise: "Awoo awoo awoo..."

Finally, with a look of pure enjoyment, he exclaimed, "Mmm... this is delicious too! The sweet and sour fruity sauce perfectly balances the greasiness, enhancing the natural flavor of the meat. It's absolutely amazing!"

Hmph, you viewers always make fun of me!

This is her revenge, the ultimate midnight poison attack!

Sure enough, as soon as she finished speaking, the comments section erupted in groans once again.

【Ugh, this is awful! It looks so delicious, and it sounds so good! Why can't I eat it?!】

I'm so hungry! I have to order takeout! I'll get barbecue!

I wanted to order takeout, but then I thought, takeout can't compare to this...

I'm so jealous! My son is eating and drinking well in the game, while I can only eat frozen, half-finished duck legs.

Seeing this, Sweet Beggar's Chicken revealed a knowing smile and ate even more enthusiastically.

For the viewers in Sweet Beggar Chicken's live stream, this was destined to be a grueling night.

After that, a few "slice-making men" with the mentality of "if I die, I'll take as many people down with me" made slices of Sweet Beggar Chicken's mukbang video.

To boost viewership, they deliberately placed the segment featuring Nan Xu's appearance and skill showcase at the beginning, and added headlines such as "Main character of Chef Soul makes his debut" and "Tang poetry anchor gets lucky and acquires god-level skills" to attract viewers.

As expected, the video clips instantly went viral online!

Initially, the popularity of this slice was only high among Chef Soul players, but later, Sweet Beggar Chicken's highly infectious eating style attracted many people outside the circle.

"This streamer looks like he hasn't eaten for three days and three nights. It made me so hungry that I ate three big bowls of rice while watching the video."

"As someone who has worked in the barbecue industry for twenty years, I can guarantee that these skewers are absolutely delicious! Although I don't know what the seasoning tastes like, just looking at the freshness of the ingredients and the control of the heat is enough to make them surpass all the skewers I've ever seen."

"Who understands the feeling of salvation when you stumble upon this video late at night? All that effort for a whole day's diet was for nothing..."

"This guy is so handsome! Is he the main character of this game? Do you have any other nice pictures? Please DM me~"

Nanxu's popularity soared overnight, and this was also reflected in the player forums.

Looking at the posts discussing him that filled the popular sections of the forum, Nanxu smiled with satisfaction.

High discussion levels are great, as this solidifies their status as the protagonist of their world among players.

Although he is not the true protagonist of the world, if someone were to say that to the players now, they would be the first to object.

Thinking this, Nanxu turned off the control panel and walked towards the village ahead.

It's already the third day of the closed beta, and he's already visited several newbie villages, harvesting a small batch of ingredients and experience.

Perhaps due to their growing gaming experience, the quality of the ingredients submitted by players this time was significantly higher.

The village in front of him was the last beginner village he was going to visit today.

As soon as Nan Xu entered the village, before he even had a chance to visit the village chief, the players in the village gathered around him, drawn by the scent.

"Look, it's Nan Xu!"

"Brother Nanxu, I want some grilled skewers!"

"Master Nanxu, I want to learn cooking!"

The players chattered excitedly. Seeing this, Nan Xu deliberately feigned displeasure, released his inner energy, and pushed everyone away.

"What's wrong? Tell me one thing at a time!"

Seeing that Nan Xu's favorability rating had dropped, the players immediately stopped arguing and obediently lined up in a queue.

As the system notifications kept ringing, a sum of experience points was transferred into Nanxu's panel, along with some ingredients of decent quality.

The players have now been tamed by Nan Xu. As soon as Nan Xu enters the village, they obediently come over to hand over ingredients and experience, and learn skills.

After all the players had learned their skills, Nan Xu was about to take out the grill and set up his stall when he heard a panting voice again:

"Huff...huff...Boss Nanxu, I've been waiting for you for so long! As soon as I heard you came to our village, I rushed back from the mountains!"

"I've found an ingredient and would like you to help me identify it..."

Nan Xu raised his head to look at the person who spoke, raising an eyebrow.

Above the female player's head, the words "Gummy Bear" were prominently displayed.