Chapter 442: Follow-up Plan, Channel Contact

There is no option of "Cream Mushroom Soup" on the menu of the Three-Footed Sea Dog Tavern.

Regarding this point, Xia Nan knew it on the first day he came to Shoal Bay.

Fortunately, because he was greedy and asked one more question at that time, he noticed Hela's hesitant attitude, and then decisively attacked, launching the "money ability," which made the back kitchen specially open a small stove for him.

Now that so many days have passed, this preference of his has naturally been known by the tavern chef, and relevant materials are prepared daily.

But after all, it is not that kind of formal dish on the menu, and there is no fixed production process. Perhaps the delicious essence of "cream" and "mushroom" in the seafood cream mushroom soup has not changed, but the "seafood" used to highlight the characteristics of Shoal Bay has changed because of the different seafood purchased every morning.

Xia Nan still remembers that the first bowl of cream mushroom soup he drank in Shoal Bay contained two shelled fresh shrimps the size of a palm, and the soup was also mixed with chewy clam meat.

And today's bowl... the plating is even more exaggerated.

The waiter hadn't walked in yet, but he had already seen the huge orange-red crab shell buckled on the plate.

"Silver Shuttle Crab from the front sea of the bay, it was just caught this morning, one cost me two silver coins."

"It's a pity that there are no discerning guests today, and no one has ordered it until now."

"It can't stay overnight in the water tank in the back kitchen, and can't wait until tomorrow."

"Originally I wanted to cook it myself, now... it's cheaper for you."

Behind the counter, Hela had a smile on the corner of her mouth, took a wine glass and wiped it, pretending to be casual.

"Try it, these few months are just the time to eat crabs, the taste won't be bad."

Favorability soaring!

It has to be admitted that for Xia Nan, this kind of small surprise in terms of food, especially regarding cream mushroom soup, brought him a pleasant feeling in an instant, which was second only to telling him the specific location of a Goblin nest.

Nodding to express his gratitude, a pair of eyes were already firmly locked on the meal plate placed on the table.

Observing very carefully, knowing Xia Nan's resistance to the behavior of having to peel shells while eating, the huge crab shell on the plate was purely for decoration and plating. The crab meat, crab roe, and crab paste inside had already been taken out by the chef during production and mixed into the mushroom soup.

The color of the thick soup was no longer the original milky white, but was dyed into a warm and attractive light golden color by the crab roe in it; moist grease floated on the surface, and the textured soup flowed slowly.

Couldn't hold back anymore, Xia Nan scooped a large spoonful and delivered it into his mouth.

In an instant, the mellow aroma emitted by the cream, mushrooms, and crab roe and crab paste under high-temperature stewing filled the entire mouth.

The crab paste completely melted in the soup, turning into an extreme richness and smoothness; the small sandy particles of crab roe were gently pressed by the tongue tip, making the concentrated salty freshness in it erupt; and the sweetness of the crab meat itself swept away all the greasiness from the fat and paste before, leaving only a wonderful taste that was complex in layers and hard to describe.

Compared with the cream mushroom soup drunk in daily life, the special version in front of him that gathered the essence of the whole body of several silver shuttle crabs was undoubtedly much more mellow in taste.

If you drink it every day, drink it every meal, even if you like this taste again, it is inevitable that you will have a day of getting tired of drinking it.

But if there is an interval of ten days and a half months in the middle, and then come to such a bowl, then there is no doubt that it is a delicacy in the world.

Under the effect of delicious food, it seems that the flow of time has quietly accelerated.

When he came back to his senses again, the soup bowl on the table in front of him was empty, and the Halfling Alton beside him had also finished his dinner, and was curiously studying the orange-red crab shell that was larger than his head.

Hela looked at the young adventurer in front of her, and couldn't help but recall the information sent by her subordinates just now.

As the actual controller of the intelligence gathering place of "Three-Footed Sea Dog" in Shoal Bay, she could almost be said to be the first person in the whole town to know Xia Nan's deeds, except for the few adventurers who were standing by the sea at that time.

Regarding this, after confirming the accuracy of the news, her first reaction was to sigh at her wisdom.

She really didn't judge wrong. Taking the initiative to release goodwill to Xia Nan was undoubtedly correct and foresighted.

After all, it is not just anyone who can easily destroy a gang like the Great Shark Gang that has multiple senior professionals sitting in town.

Even if Xia Nan didn't act alone, the information had already clearly stated the other party's absolutely outstanding performance in the battle.

What's more, the other party is still so young...

If she can build a close enough relationship with this black-haired adventurer now, even if the other party doesn't develop in Shoal Bay or the Nanfang Qundao in the future, and returns to the mainland.

A little investment can add a friend at the "transcendental" or even higher level. No matter what, she won't lose!

Thinking of this, even the degree of Hela's raised corners of her mouth couldn't help but be a bit larger.

At the same time, Xia Nan, who was sitting on the other side, naturally didn't know what the tavern owner in front of him was thinking at this moment.

Right now, having just filled his stomach, he was considering his plan for the next period of time:

1. The distribution of the reward promised by Baron Faluo and the spoils left by the Great Shark Gang.

Regarding this point, Haian and the others had already said it when they said goodbye to him just now. Rest for a few days first, and wait until the Baron's finishing work is almost handled, and then concentrate on discussing it, no need to be too anxious.

2. The two enchanted equipment of his own in "Pearl Spinning" are still in production.

Considering the perfectionist, and even somewhat obsessive-compulsive personality style of that half-elf tailor shop owner, I'm afraid it will take some time to advance to the actual production process.

After all, it is to make two enchanted equipment at once, and the quality is absolutely not low. Xia Nan can accept that it takes a little longer.

3. The renovation and transformation of the "Flying Fish Oil Barrel" pirate ship.

As Xia Nan stays in Shoal Bay for longer and longer, he feels more and more the importance of having a ship of his own in the Nanfang Qundao.

Perhaps he can travel on the sea for a short time through 【Tooth Hunting】 and 【Gravity Control】, but after all, his physical strength is limited.

Even if his constitution attribute is already quite good, it is far from reaching the degree of "agility" and "perception."

Endurance might be enough in general combat, but if he really wants to rely on 【Tooth Hunting】 to cross the vast sea area and shuttle between islands, it is undoubtedly a fantasy.

Not to mention if he encounters any accidents halfway, forcing him to slow down and fall into the sea, then he might have to fall into the embarrassing situation of swimming and paddling again.

To not be controlled by others and travel freely in the Nanfang Qundao, a sea ship is a must.

The previous "Flying Fish Oil Barrel" was limited by Xia Nan's own capital reserve, and the transformation plan was temporarily shelved.

Now with the reward from the Baron's side, it can be put on the agenda, looking for reliable shipwrights, and trying to recruit experienced crew members.

4. 【Tide-Surging Lure Rod】.

Speaking of which, regarding this "nesting artifact," he has been waiting for a long time, but the buyer has not appeared for a long time.

It is said that he went to the outer islands for sea fishing, and he hasn't returned for so long. Xia Nan even suspects that the other party has encountered any accidents.

If it is really so, he can only admit that he is unlucky.

But speaking of which, the trip to Shoal Cliff Island made Xia Nan quite interested in "fishing." ===== CHAPTER 443 =====

If that were truly the case, he would have no choice but to accept his bad luck.

But come to think of it, the trip to Qiaoyan Island had piqued Xia Nan's interest in "fishing."