The moon was bright and the stars were few. A gentle, intoxicating river breeze drifted by.
On a hidden reef island, a bonfire burned fiercely, dispelling the chill of the night.
Su Yu sat cross-legged by the fire, holding a branch skewering several large, neatly cut pieces of choice Black Rock Iron-Backed Crocodile meat.
Exotic Beast Meat of this caliber required no complex cooking methods. The simplest roasting over an open fire was enough to bring out its most primal, delicious flavor.
SIZZLE!
Golden grease oozed from the finely textured chunks of meat, dripping onto the charcoal and sending up a puff of tempting white smoke. A rich, meaty aroma instantly filled the air. It was a scent that seemed to stimulate a Martial Artist's very cells; just smelling it was enough to make one's Qi and Blood surge.
"It's ready!"
Su Yu swallowed, sprinkled a little sea salt on top, and grabbed a glistening, golden-brown strip of meat, taking a huge bite.
CRUNCH!
