Chapter 76
The Highly Rated Mushroom and Pork Skewers
As Nanxu began to work, soon, strings of tempting skewers were made.
Among them was the mushroom and pork skewers, which had an extraordinary appearance and an amazing aroma.
At the very front of the line was a player who took a deep sniff and then instantly became completely absorbed in the moment.
What kind of fragrance is this?
Amidst the faint aroma of charcoal and pine, a captivating fragrance, seemingly emanating from a secluded paradise, instantly captivated his very soul.
Before his eyes, it seemed as if countless exotic flowers and rare herbs were blooming in competition, with towering ancient trees overhead that blocked out the sky, and various mountain delicacies and mushrooms growing under his feet. It was a scene that resembled a secluded paradise!
The aromas of several rare wild plant spices, the mushroom fragrance of the mushroom pig itself, and the floral scent emanating from the fragrant snow salt intertwine to create this otherworldly scene woven from fragrance!
Upon smelling this aroma, the player's brain immediately began sending him frantic signals—I want to eat this! I absolutely must eat it!
"Give me a skewer of fragrant mushroom and pork!" he exclaimed involuntarily.
"Okay, pay first." Nan Xu nodded calmly.
"Ah, this..."
The player scratched his head and gave an awkward smile: "Brother Nanxu, could I buy it on credit?"
"Please, please! Nine outs and thirteen returns will do!"
"Sorry, we do not offer credit." Nan Xu refused without hesitation.
Just kidding. With the thick skin of these players, if we let them have this option, what will happen in the future?
"Sigh... I knew it."
The player didn't show much surprise when rejected.
After all, it would be strange if a protagonist like Nan Xu were easily persuaded.
However, after learning that he would not be able to enjoy such delicious grilled skewers, his expression became gloomy.
"I'll have five regular skewers..."
He put the coins into the money box, then left dejectedly with his skewers, not even having time to visit Nanxu's personal shop.
Because of Nanxu's reputation among players, most of the people ranked at the top are players themselves.
Without exception, none of them could afford the exorbitant price of one or two taels of silver.
"I hate this! Damn Chef's Soul, there's no way to recharge..."
"Quick! Chef Soul official, take my money away! I want to eat Nanxu's grilled skewers!"
The players let out all sorts of varied wails and glared resentfully at the few NPC diners behind them in line, as if they were cursed if they successfully bought the meat skewers.
Under such pressure from their gazes, the first two NPCs hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not dare to buy the very fragrant meat skewer that cost one or two taels of silver.
Of course, they weren't the kind of people who could easily spend a tael of silver, so they backed down due to a combination of factors.
The third NPC is different; he is a young man dressed as a scholar, wearing a blue robe and holding a folding fan.
"Master Nan, I'll have these five skewers, and one more of this 'Fragrant Mushroom and Pork Skewers'."
This man was quite generous; without saying a word, he took out a silver ingot, added a few pieces of loose silver, and patted them into the money box.
"no problem."
Nan Xu nodded and handed over the skewer of mushroom pork that had its temperature sealed by his true energy.
At this point, it still looks exactly the same as when it was freshly baked.
The young scholar, holding a skewer of meat, walked to the side with a delighted expression.
Then, I couldn't wait to take a bite!
"Hmm!"
Biting into the tender pork, hot and savory juices instantly gushed out.
The meat broth, with a subtle mushroom aroma and seemingly made from the finest mushrooms, along with seasonings that exude an irresistible herbal fragrance, instantly captivated his taste buds!
The young scholar's hand trembled slightly as he held the meat skewers, his face showing excitement.
too delicious!
This is definitely not just an ordinary mushroom and pork skewer; it's a perfect creation that brings out the best in mushroom and pork through the catalysis of various spices!
Moreover, among those seasonings, there seemed to be a salty flavor that was completely unexpected, with a delicate and elegant aroma.
This saltiness blends perfectly into all the flavors, greatly enhancing the taste without overpowering them—it's simply a miracle!
"How is it? What does this skewer taste like?"
A nearby diner noticed his expression and quickly went over to ask him what was wrong.
The young scholar opened his mouth, but then hesitated, unable to find the words.
After repeatedly opening and closing his mouth, he let out a long sigh and said:
"...I have studied literature for eight years and have a wealth of knowledge, but I cannot think of any rhetoric to perfectly describe the deliciousness of this skewer of grilled meat."
"Only eight words can barely describe a fraction of the situation—"
"Which eight characters?" the diners asked eagerly, and even the players who hadn't bought any came over curiously.
"The creation of heaven and earth is a masterpiece of nature!" the young scholar said confidently.
"That amazing?"
Upon hearing this, the diners gaped in astonishment.
At this point, a second person had already bought Nanxu's mushroom and pork skewers.
After taking a bite, the man also showed an excited expression.
"It's so delicious! That young man was absolutely right!"
"I don't have his level of education in papermaking; I only know four words—"
"Damn, that's awesome!"
"As Confucius said, a person cannot stand without integrity. How could I possibly deceive you all?" the young man said with a smile, shaking his folding fan. "Also, it's about skill and expertise, not papermaking!"
After receiving approval from both individuals, Nanxu's mushroom and pork skewers saw a surge in sales.
Almost everyone who has enough money on them will order a skewer of mushroom and pork to taste what that mysterious and exotic meat skewer tastes like.
Among them were several guys who even queued up again, wanting to get another skewer.
But before Nan Xu could point it out, the diners easily spotted them.
"Want to queue up again for another skewer? How shameless! One skewer each isn't enough for us!"
"That's right, get lost, or we'll have to get rough with you!"
Those who tried to bluff their way through covered their heads and slunk away.
With Nanxu's astonishingly fast grilling speed, the number of people in the queue was rapidly decreasing, but at the same time, many people who had just arrived joined the end of the line, making up for the length of the queue.
Finally, at six o'clock in the evening, several familiar faces appeared in front of Nan Xu.
"Brother Nanxu!" Little Gummy Bear bounced around and waved to Nanxu.
Nan Xu joked, "Gentlemen, why are you only arriving now? If we had waited any longer, we might not have had enough materials."
"Don't even mention it! We originally planned to arrive a little earlier, around 5 PM, but we didn't expect there to be such a long queue by 4:30 PM!"
Xiaoyao Suifeng was filled with regret. He wished they had come sooner!
However, he quickly put everything else aside, captivated by the tempting food before him.
"Never mind that for now, Mr. Nanxu, you promised to let us sample it for free, right?"
Xiaoyao rubbed his hands together, revealing an expectant expression.