EBE Chapter 197: Processing Fee
Chapter 197: Processing Fee
"What's that smell? Why is it so fragrant?" A young male from the tribe stretched his neck and asked curiously.
An older tribesman nearby took a deep breath, swallowed, and said, "I've never smelled such a fragrance before. It's like all the delicious flavors blended together."
"Could it be that the tribe in that remote corner did it? What kind of food are they making that can emit such a soul-enchanting aroma?" A little female with bright eyes guessed.
"Come on, let's go take a look."
Unable to suppress their curiosity, several males stood up and walked towards the source of the fragrance, their eyes full of expectation and desire.
I want to find out what kind of food can emit such a mouth-watering taste.
Several males came to the Stone Tribe's camp out of curiosity, and were amazed by the scene before them.
Nan Qiao and others were seen sitting together, holding bowls and chopsticks in their hands, drinking broth, eating roasted sweet potatoes and stir-fried vegetables comfortably. The color and aroma of the food constantly stimulated their senses.
One of the tall, dark-skinned males couldn't help but ask first: "What are these things you are eating? We have never seen them before."
"What are you holding in your hands and what are you using it for?"
Several others echoed this, their eyes filled with confusion and curiosity.
Nan Qiao put down his bowl and chopsticks, smiled and patiently explained: "This is a special food of our tribe. This is a roasted sweet potato, roasted over a fire, sweet and soft; this is a stir-fry, stir-fried with wild vegetables and boiled fat; this is a broth, stewed with fresh animal meat."
She pointed at the bowl and chopsticks and said, "These are the tools for eating. With these, it is convenient to eat and drink soup."
A younger-looking male with a clever look in his eyes rubbed his hands and asked sheepishly, "Can you help us cook too? We'd like to try it, too."
Nan Qiao nodded slightly and said, "Of course, but you have to provide the ingredients yourself, and for every five people, you must give a piece of meat or a handful of salt as processing fee."
After hearing this, everyone looked at each other, and some people began to whisper.
A thinner male frowned and said, "A piece of meat or a handful of salt, isn't that a bit too much to pay?"
After saying that, he shook his head, turned around and left with hesitation.
However, a few males were eager to try it. One of them laughed heartily and said, "I'd like to try it. This is a delicacy I've never seen before, and it's definitely worth it. Maybe it's a delicacy!"
After saying that, he turned around and gathered the people from his tribe to prepare the ingredients. Several other males who were interested in trying it followed suit and went back to prepare, looking forward to tasting the unique cuisine of the Stone Tribe.
The males who decided to give it a try quickly returned to their tribes and soon returned with the necessary ingredients and the meat and salt as processing fees.
Nan Qiao took the ingredients and began to work skillfully. She directed some of the tribesmen of the Stone Tribe to help, some to wash the ingredients, and some to add wood to the fire.
As Nan Qiao cooked, the tempting aroma spread more and more strongly.
The waiting males gathered around, their eyes fixed on the stone pot, their throats rolling unconsciously as they swallowed their saliva.
Soon, steaming hot dishes were served.
They didn't have chopsticks, so they could only pick up a piece with their hands and put it into their mouths carefully. In an instant, their eyes lit up.
Someone else exchanged meat for sweet potatoes. He peeled the hot sweet potato skin and couldn't wait to take a bite.
"Wow! This tastes absolutely amazing!" a male exclaimed loudly. "The roasted sweet potatoes are sweet and soft, the stir-fried vegetables have an amazing texture, and the broth is rich and delicious, completely different from the raw meat we usually eat!"
The others who had tasted it also nodded, mumbling with their mouths full of food, "The processing fee was well worth it this time. I'll have to tell the rest of the tribe when I get back."
Under the promotion of these males, more and more tribal members were attracted.
Some of them were skeptical, some were full of anticipation, and all wanted to find out.
Seeing this, Nan Qiao had an idea in mind. She said to Kamu, "It seems this is a good opportunity to make the Stone Tribe's cuisine famous. We can continue the processing business in the next few days."
"The food collected can not only be exchanged for more items, but also enhance the influence of the Stone Tribe."
Kamu agreed, and the members of the Stone Tribe took action and built a larger simple stove nearby.
Nan Qiao patiently taught the tribesmen who came to help how to cook. The entire Stone Tribe’s encampment was busy and lively.
Those tribal members who have tasted the food have become the living signs of the Stone Tribe's food, constantly attracting "business" for them.
After dealing with the affairs of the Shadow Tribe, Agula hurried back to the venue of the Hundred Tribes Conference.
Before I even got close, I was attracted by the rich aroma of food.
No need to guess, this smell must come from the Stone Tribe.
He quickened his pace and what came into view was a bustling scene: smoke was curling around the simple stove, and the tribesmen were busy moving around. Nan Qiao was directing everything in an orderly manner, and many people from other tribes were gathered around, eating something with relish.
Agula approached with a puzzled look on his face. Kamu saw him at a glance and hurried forward to tell him the whole story.
When Agula heard this, he was stunned at first, and then a hint of surprise and approval flashed in his eyes.
He walked towards Nan Qiao, looked at the food that was piling up higher and higher, and said with a smile, "Lord Chosen One, you always bring unexpected surprises to the tribe."
"Without you, I really don't know how desolate our Stone Tribe would be."
As he spoke, Agula couldn't help wiping away his tears.
Nan Qiao gently patted Agula's shoulder and comforted him, "Chief, you don't have to be like this. Every member of the Stone Tribe is working hard for the development of the tribe. I just did what I could."
Agula shook his head slightly and said with emotion, "Don't be too modest. Since you arrived in the tribe, you have brought about so many unprecedented changes. You are a treasure bestowed upon us by God."
At this time, an elder from another tribe slowly approached. With a look of admiration and curiosity in his eyes, he said to Agula, "Is this the leader of the Stone Tribe?"
"The delicacies of your tribe today are truly eye-opening. I have been in this Hundred Tribes Conference for many years, but I have never smelled such tempting aromas or tasted such novel food."
"I wonder if you would be willing to share this cooking secret. Our tribe is willing to exchange it for precious items."