For example, the guy who initially provoked Hoshino Sora looked like he was unloved by his parents, and also Hoshino Sora and Erina Nakiri, as it was their first time here.
However, with their superior appearance, after Lin Chichi introduced Hoshino Sora and Erina Nakiri to the people of the Roasting Tribe, many young people from the Roasting Tribe came up to talk to them, and through these exchanges, they quickly became familiar.
Hoshino Sora also learned some information about Spice Valley from them.
The Roasting Tribe is a medium-sized tribe with over a thousand people. Below it are small tribes, usually around a hundred people, and above it are large tribes, with over ten thousand people.
In Spice Valley, large tribes reside in the valley basin, having open plains to set up camps and build wooden houses, and can access the spices growing in Spice Valley at the closest proximity.
Medium-sized tribes live in the middle of the valley, living off the mountains and wilderness. Small tribes are at the top of the valley. In Spice Valley, there are three large tribes, nineteen medium tribes, and over a hundred small tribes.
The overall strength of the Roasting Tribe is at a mid-level among medium tribes, neither particularly strong nor particularly weak. Furthermore, the chief's daughter has a marriage alliance with the son of a large tribe, making them a notable presence in this valley, and many tribes are unwilling to provoke them.
Time flew by, and soon it was lunchtime.
Delicate hands sprinkled spices, and a rich aroma wafted over. Looking at the little girl roasting skewered chicken, Hoshino Sora stepped to her side, his nose twitching—this was the smell!
Memories of the dish he ate at East Pearl came to mind. The taste of that dish was from the same source as this, clearly using spices from Gourmet Continent.
Wait a minute?!
Were the spices Master Mao used back then also from here?!
Hoshino Sora suddenly thought of this. Back then, he saw Master Mao take out a pile of spices he didn't recognize. Speaking of which, he hadn't seen Master Mao since he arrived at Oriental Academy.
That year, Master Mao had Xiao Ling stay, but not long after, he took her away. The last time Hoshino Sora went to their shop, it was empty, with only a few dusty, uncleaned tables and chairs remaining.
Thinking of this, Hoshino Sora felt a bit disappointed. Where did Master Mao go? He hadn't contacted him for so long, even though Hoshino Sora had left his phone number.
"It's roasted, please try it, distinguished guest."
A hint of melancholy in his eyes, his gaze involuntarily drifted into the distance, but then a little loli's tender voice reached his ears, along with a perfectly roasted skewer of chicken being handed to him.
"Then let me taste your craftsmanship."
Looking at the girl in front of him, Hoshino Sora's melancholy vanished, replaced by a gentle smile. He took the skewer with his left hand and naturally stroked the little girl's head with his right.
"Mmm…"
Suddenly having her head stroked by a handsome man, the little girl's face flushed shyly. Her hands rested on her thighs, her heart beating a little faster, and she narrowed her eyes, enjoying the moment.
Other little girls, seeing this, squeezed forward, craning their small heads, hoping to get a pat from Hoshino Sora. Why? Because Hoshino Sora was the most handsome man they had ever seen.
People always like creatures with superior looks.
"Delicious!"
A hint of surprise in his eyes. Although grilling is relatively simple, an eight or nine-year-old girl being able to master grilling techniques, making the meat crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, was truly impressive.
And with the stimulation of the spices, the taste of this grilled chicken skewer was elevated. Hoshino Sora ate it in big bites, finishing the large skewer in about ten seconds.
"I'll give you mine too."
Seeing this, the little girl was quite surprised, then handed over her own grilled chicken skewer. It would take her at least ten minutes to eat one, but this handsome man's speed was so fast!
"Okay, I'll grill for you later."
Hoshino Sora did not refuse the little girl's kindness, taking the grilled chicken skewer she offered with a smile.
Her grilling technique was proficient, but she was still young and hadn't mastered many aspects, so these two skewers of chicken hadn't reached their ultimate flavor.
Eating both in two bites, Hoshino Sora held the Disassembly Knife and began to dismember the ingredients nearby. These were what he had just chopped down from the sky, a rare delicacy for the Roasting Tribe.
After all, these things flew in the sky and were difficult to catch normally. They could only be struck with long spears or shot with arrows, occasionally managing to bring down one or two.
It was truly rare to see someone like Hoshino Sora bring an entire basket today, which made the young people of the tribe idolize him, surrounding him, wanting to learn hunting techniques.
"Are your spices harvested from the valley?"
"Yes, this is a blend of twenty-eight herbs, our tribe's exclusive secret recipe."
Handing the finely ground spices to Hoshino Sora, the little girl truthfully said, "This is an unshared secret of our tribe. Normally, when we trade with outsiders, we only exchange the finished spices."
"I see."
Hearing that it was an exclusive secret recipe, Hoshino Sora stopped asking further questions and focused wholeheartedly on grilling the yakitori skewers in front of him.
Thanks to his preparation, there wasn't a single bone in the yakitori skewers, so there was no need to worry about small bones getting stuck in teeth or chipping them. It was, one might say, just right.
Well, people with poor skills would make such mistakes.
The flames roasted out the chicken fat, and the method of skewering alternating fatty and lean pieces undoubtedly maximized the grilled meat's texture. At this point, a layer of soy sauce was brushed on to enhance the base flavor.
Once the soy sauce had slightly dried and mixed with the chicken fat, the secret spiced powder was added. The powdered spices swayed and fell in the air, coming into contact with the flames and the meat skewers.
An indescribably explosive aroma diffused, several times more intense than before. The little loli's mouth dropped open in shock when she smelled it, her small face flushed, and her eyes filled with longing.
"Such an amazing smell! Even if the Chief grilled it himself, it wouldn't be much better."
Her voice held a hint of shock. The rich aroma was intoxicating. It wasn't that she hadn't eaten delicious grilled food before, but this was absolutely the first time she had seen someone use the same spices to make grilled skewers several times more fragrant than hers!
"You flatter me. These are just ordinary grilled skewers."
Watching the unusually active all-purpose food spirit moving on his arm, Hoshino Sora's expression was subtle. This guy had become exceptionally active since arriving at the Gourmet Continent, even leaving a faint mark on his hand, the kind that was imperceptible without a close look.
He pinched his right arm with his left hand, and by concentrating, he could see faint lines on it, somewhat like a tattoo, but feeling more advanced than a tattoo.
Though he was puzzled, he didn't dwell on it. Hoshino Sora handed the freshly grilled yakitori skewers to the little loli beside him, and the surrounding girls, seeing something delicious, all gathered around again.
That aroma was simply irresistible; it was far superior to what they grilled!
"Big brother, we want some too."
"Me too, me too."
"Alright, everyone, line up. There's enough for everyone."
Hoshino Sora said, adding new yakitori skewers to the grill. Because the cooked food was so popular, some adults also turned their attention over.
This was a tribe that primarily used roasting as its cooking method. Every meal was like a picnic; everyone gathered together, grilled their own dishes, and occasionally shared with each other, making it very joyful.
"Truly a hero in his youth! He can make such a flavor with the same ingredients! One has to be impressed."
Watching Hoshino Sora's dishes receive such popularity and smelling the aroma filling the air, many skilled cooks from the "Roasting" Tribe exclaimed in surprise. The young man could cook such a level of cuisine; he was truly a formidable talent for the future!
One must know that they used the same ingredients and the same spices. To achieve this level was enough to show that his culinary skill far surpassed theirs. How could this not shock them!
"He is the most formidable genius of our younger generation!"
Lin Chichi said proudly. In fact, it wasn't just the younger generation; Hoshino Sora had already surpassed his peers. At this point, he could probably only be matched by seasoned powerhouses.
Lunchtime was long because everyone was enjoying the cooking, so they were patient with every step of the cooking process, without any impatience, because cooking was their entire life.
In the afternoon, Zhi Bailing found Lin Chichi, who was still enjoying skewers, and handed her a box containing the previously agreed-upon one hundred bags of secret spiced powder.
"This is this month's trade volume. It's slightly less than before, but there's nothing we can do about it. Our tribe recently encountered a great disaster and may need to ask for help from the powerhouses of the Eastern Association."
Looking at Lin Chichi, who wore a puzzled expression, Zhi Bailing smiled awkwardly, her gaze turning towards the burning flames.
"What happened?"
Silently handing ten silver-glowing Gourmet Coins to Zhi Bailing as payment, Lin Chichi asked curiously.
At the same time, a wave of joy surged in the girl's heart. For this tribe to ask for their help, they would have to cut into their profits, for example, by paying more of these spices in their next transaction!
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