Some people say that the five senses are interconnected, and when you see a delicate cake, your mind will automatically imagine its sweetness.
As the rich aroma of roasted chicken filled the air, Xu Milu felt her mouth water, as if she had already tasted the deliciousness.
Aoki forced himself to look away from the red-feathered pheasant on the fire.
It smelled so good that it was a kind of torture for him.
Xu Milu used a knife to cut off a piece of chicken. The fat inside the chicken skin immediately burst open and dripped onto the fire, creating a splash of oil. She nodded in satisfaction, indicating to Qingmu that it was time to eat.
A whole roasted red-feathered pheasant, after roasting, is about the size of a small turkey, with a golden-yellow, oily skin. When gently tapped with the back of a knife, it produces a crisp sound similar to tapping on a candy shell.
"Gulp."
Holding the large leaf, Aoki swallowed hard, looking pitifully at Xu Milu like a large golden retriever.
"Let's eat."
Xu Milu took the lead and broke off a plump chicken leg. The golden skin was torn open, revealing the juicy and flavorful meat inside, which smelled delicious.
The honey glaze has been thoroughly cooked into the chicken meat, and the chicken skin has been roasted at high temperature, transforming from soft and tender to a pleasingly crispy texture. With one bite, you can taste the sweet aroma of peach blossom mica honey, the slight saltiness of the chicken meat, the crispness of the chicken skin against your teeth, and the juicy and rich oiliness of the chicken meat. It's delicious and amazing.
Perhaps due to its long-term life near volcanoes, the red-feathered pheasant meat has a slightly salty taste, and the unique smoky flavor of the volcano adds a lot to the flavor of this roasted chicken.
"It's so delicious!"
Aoki silently munched on his chicken leg, a look of pure bliss spreading across his face.
"Honey perfectly balances the saltiness of the chicken, and the roasting process renders out excess fat from the red-feathered pheasant, resulting in a unique flavor profile for the skin and meat. It's fantastic!!"
Xu Milu suddenly missed the way this guy used to be so stubborn.
So, even the most arrogant person needs good food to calm down; if one meal isn't enough, try two.
"Gah..."
Ah Chou eats everything. He was gnawing on a chicken wing tip that was bigger than himself, nodding his turtle head like he was drunk.
A whole roasted chicken was devoured by the two people and the turtle, and Xu Milu didn't even feel anything.
"Has your appetite increased again?"
She touched her belly, and before she could think it through, she directed Aoki to dig out the beggar's chickens buried under the volcanic ash.
Aoki was somewhat skeptical, staring at the several large, dark spheres for a long time before asking, "Miss Miru, is this really edible?"
Xu Milu answered his question directly with her actions. She tapped the mud ball lightly with the back of her knife, and a piece of dried mud fell off with a "plop," revealing the yellowing leaves inside.
"The volcanic mud is fine enough, which means that the chicken wrapped in the mud is heated evenly. Combined with the residual heat from the volcanic rock, this pit is a natural sealed oven. In addition, I wrapped the chicken in honey, and the residual heat will slowly penetrate every bit of the chicken through the honey, which is something that cannot be achieved by ordinary cooking methods."
Xu Milu carefully lifted the innermost leaf, and a layer of golden honey immediately flowed out, like scalding, viscous hot oil.
Cut the whole chicken in half with a knife, and the mushroom sauce in the middle of the chicken cavity will immediately gush out, bursting with an extremely delicious and tempting aroma. The green leaves, light yellow chicken skin, golden honey, and brown mushroom sauce create a great visual impact.
Aoki's gaze was practically glued to the dish; there was no other reason than that it was simply too beautiful.
This dish has a different flavor from roast chicken.
The honey coats the chicken skin perfectly, keeping it warm and locking in the juices and fat. The whole chicken is practically "stewed" in honey. Paired with a savory mushroom sauce, the originally bland chicken is instantly transformed into an extremely delicious "star".
The rich aroma of the mushroom sauce greatly enhances the flavor of the chicken, while the tender chicken and the balance of the sauce with the fat make the chicken skin soft and chewy, melting in your mouth and making you want to shout "Wonderful!"
Aoki's expression said it all.
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In the days leading up to her departure from Mount Xu, Xu Milu wreaked havoc on the red-feathered pheasants throughout the volcanic area, nearly using up an entire jar of peach blossom mica honey, causing the red-feathered pheasants to run away whenever they see her.
On the fifty-fourth day of their journey into the jungle, the two humans and the tortoise left the volcanic region of the Dog without incident, and they could even see the faint coastline.
"It's such a pity that we didn't get to collect the Flame Glass Leaf."
Aoki sighed, "Flame Glass Leaves can be used to make high-end desserts. Many famous pastry chefs come to Phuket specifically to buy them. This time, the volcano erupted ahead of schedule, so it seems that many people will be disappointed."
Xu Milu tried to imagine what the Flame Glass Leaf would look like, but still couldn't think of any stone that could be used to make desserts.
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These past few nights, Xu Milu has been falling asleep with happy burps, her whole being exuding the sweet fragrance of peach blossom mica honey from the inside out.
It wasn't until midnight that she was suddenly woken up by the impatient Ah Chou. When she stepped out of the tent, she saw that it was as bright as day outside, and Aoki, who was on night watch, was sleeping soundly.
"cracking--"
Xu Milu saw a bird-shaped flame soar into the sky, its five colorful tail feathers streaking across the air, leaving five red streaks that could tear the night sky apart.
This bird is incomparably beautiful, like a burning flame, unabashedly displaying its vibrant vitality.
The firebird soared into the sky and swooped down directly in the direction of Xu Milu. Before she could dodge, she saw the beautiful mythical creature plunge headfirst into the highest volcano, and countless star-like fragments exploded outwards, as if the entire galaxy had collapsed.
Xu Milu knew that the fragments would turn into the Flame Glazed Leaf that Qingmu had been searching for once they fell to the ground, but she didn't move. She just tilted her head back and fully experienced everything in this other world.
"Is this the Moltres?"
At that moment, Xu Milu understood what possessing a dimensional jumper truly meant to her.
This is a romance that belongs only to her; in this dimension, she is both lonely and free.
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