Chapter 893: Chapter 446: Follow-Up Plans and Channel Contacts

There is no "creamy mushroom soup" option on the menu of the Three-legged Sea Dog Tavern.

Xia Nan learned about this fact on his first day in Suo Yu Bay.

Fortunately, at that time he was curious and asked an extra question, noticing the hesitant attitude of the tavern owner, Hera. He then decisively took action, using the power of money, to have the kitchen prepare something special for him.

After all these days, his preference has naturally been known by the tavern’s cooks, and they regularly keep the necessary ingredients ready.

However, since it is not an official menu item, there is no fixed preparation process. While the taste of "creamy" and "mushroom" in the seafood creamy mushroom soup might remain unchanged, the "seafood" that highlights Suo Yu Bay’s specialty varies due to the different seafood purchased each morning.

Xia Nan still remembers that the first bowl of creamy mushroom soup he had in Suo Yu Bay contained two palm-sized peeled fresh shrimps and the soup also mixed with succulent shellfish meat.

And today’s bowl... the presentation is even more extravagant.

Even before the waiter approached, he already saw that huge orange-red crab shell placed on the plate.

"Silver Shuttle Crab from the bay entrance, just caught this morning. One cost me a whole two silver coins."

"It’s just a pity that there aren’t any discerning customers today, and no one has ordered it yet."

"It won’t last overnight in the water tank in the kitchen, can’t wait until tomorrow."

"I originally thought of cooking it for myself, but now... lucky for you."

Behind the counter, Hera smiled softly, casually took a wine glass and wiped it, pretending to speak nonchalantly.

"Try it, it’s the season for crabs these months, it won’t taste bad."

Favorability soared!

It must be admitted that, for Xia Nan, the small surprises related to food, especially creamy mushroom soup, bring him almost as much joy as being given the exact location of a goblin nest.

Nodding in thanks, his eyes were already firmly locked on the plate being placed on the table.

Observing very carefully, knowing Xia Nan’s aversion to having to peel shells while eating, the huge crab shell on the plate was purely for decorative purposes. The crab meat, crab roe, and crab paste were already extracted by the chef during preparation and mixed into the mushroom soup.

The color of the thick soup was no longer the original milky white but was tinted a warm and enticing light golden yellow by the crab roe; glossy oil floated on the surface, and the textured soup flowed slowly.

Unable to resist, Xia Nan scooped a large spoonful into his mouth.

In an instant, the rich aroma released by the creamy, mushroom, and crab roe paste under high heat filled his mouth.

The crab paste completely melted into the soup, turning into an exquisitely rich and smooth texture; the tiny sandy particles of crab roe burst into a concentrated umami when gently pressed by the tongue; lastly, the sweetness of the crab meat itself cleared away any earlier greasiness from the fat, leaving only a complex and indescribable delightful taste.

Compared to the everyday creamy mushroom soup, the special version this time, infused with the essence of a whole Silver Shuttle Crab, undoubtedly had a much richer flavor.

If consumed every day, no matter how liked the taste, one might eventually get tired of it.

But if there are ten or fifteen days in between, and then another bowl like this, it is unquestionably a delicacy on earth.

Just finished the battle, returning from the mission.

To enjoy such a bowl of seafood creamy mushroom soup is nothing short of blissful for Xia Nan.

The delicious effect makes it seem as if time quietly speeds up.

When he came back to his senses, the soup bowl on the table before him was already empty, and the Half orc Alton beside him had also finished dinner, now curiously examining the orange-red crab shell larger than his head.

Hera’s eyes rested on the young adventurer before her, and her mind involuntarily recalled the intelligence that her subordinates had just sent.

As the actual controller of the intelligence hub "Three-legged Sea Dog" in Suo Yu Bay, she was almost certainly the first person in town, aside from those adventurers standing by the sea at the time, to know about Xia Nan’s exploits.

Upon confirming the accuracy of the information, her initial reaction was to marvel at her own wisdom.

Indeed, she had not misjudged, taking the initiative to show goodwill towards Xia Nan was undoubtedly the right and foresighted move.

After all, it’s not just anyone who can eliminate a gang like the Corner Shark Gang, which had several veteran experts that held sway.

Even though Xia Nan did not act alone, the intelligence clearly indicated his outstanding performance in the battle.

Moreover, he was so young...

If she could establish a close enough relationship with this black-haired adventurer now, even if he did not develop in Suo Yu Bay or the Southern Islands in the future and returned inland.

With a little investment, she could still gain a "Transcendent" friend or even someone at a higher level. She had nothing to lose!

The thought of this made Hera’s smile widen.

Meanwhile, Xia Nan on the other side certainly had no idea what the tavern owner before him was thinking.

Having just filled his stomach, he was contemplating his plans for the coming period:

1. The compensation promised by Baron Farrow and the distribution of the remaining spoils from the Corner Shark Gang.

In this regard, Hai Yin and the others mentioned during their farewell just now to take a few days off and wait until the Baron has wrapped up everything before meeting up to discuss further, no need to rush.