With full of curiosity, Hood walked to the commercial street in Midtown.
As soon as you step into this bustling place, the noise and hawking sounds flood into your ears like a tide.
The colorful signboard swayed gently in the breeze, flashing the light of magical runes, attracting passers-by. And the tempting aroma that filled his nose was like an invisible thread, guiding his footsteps.
Before he knew it, he arrived at a snack street.
In an instant, the rich aromas of various delicacies intertwined together, forming an irresistible storm of temptation.
Hoyde's usually calm state of mind was now rippled. For once in a while, he felt greed crawling in his heart like a small insect.
He took a deep breath, letting the tempting aroma spread freely in his nostrils, his eyes flashing with curiosity and anticipation, and began to walk slowly along the snack street.
Not far away, the aroma emanating from a stall became stronger and stronger, as if it had a powerful magic that attracted Hoyd.
He looked closely and found that it was a shop selling roasted chicken.
On the stall, golden, shiny and tempting roasted chicken legs are neatly arranged. The skin is roasted to a crispy and fragrant texture, and it makes a crispy sound when you bite it lightly. The fat under the skin seeps out slightly under the high temperature, sparkling with a crystal luster, making people salivate.
The roasted chicken head is handled very cleanly. The charcoal fire makes the surface of the chicken head present an attractive reddish brown. The brain marrow inside the skull is specially processed to become soft, sweet, and exudes a unique mellow aroma.
The roasted chicken neck is also a specialty. The slender duck neck is roasted over charcoal until it sizzles with oil, and sprinkled with a layer of special spices, exuding fragrance. With a gentle break, you can tear off a piece of tender and juicy chicken, which is so addictive.
The neatly cut fried chicken nuggets next to it make a wonderful sizzling sound in the oil pan, and the golden chicken nuggets are so dazzling under the sunlight.
Hoyd stood in front of the stall, staring at the delicious food. His throat rolled unconsciously and he swallowed.
Thinking that his actions were really embarrassing, he calmed himself down and asked the store owner, "How much is this roasted chicken leg?"
The shopkeeper was a chubby middle-aged man with a warm smile on his face. When he heard the question, he cheerfully responded, "Ten gold coins each."
"What?" Hoyde's eyes widened, his face full of shock, "Why is it so expensive?"
He couldn't believe his ears. In his opinion, an ordinary roasted chicken leg couldn't be worth such a high price.
Seeing his reaction, the shopkeeper snorted coldly, but the smile on his face did not diminish at all. He said with a little pride: "Don't underestimate this roasted chicken leg. This is the official store of the Arcane Academy. The chickens we use are all carefully cultivated fine breeds. They eat magical grains and drink pure magical spring water. The meat is tender and juicy, and the taste is excellent. In addition, with our exclusive secret seasoning and unique roasting process, this roasted chicken is so delicious that you can't eat it anywhere else!"
As he spoke, the shopkeeper looked at Hoyde and saw that he was an elderly man. A trace of kindness flashed in his eyes. He took a fried chicken nugget from the tray beside him and handed it to him, saying enthusiastically: "Old man, if you don't believe it, try this fried chicken nugget first to see if it is worth the price."
Hoyd hesitated for a moment, then reached out to take the fried chicken nuggets. The fried chicken nuggets were still steaming. He took a light bite and instantly, a rich aroma burst out in his mouth.
The skin is extremely crispy, and with a "crunch", the crumbs fall off. The chicken inside is tender and juicy, full of the mellow taste of spices, and there is a hint of magical fluctuations, as if dancing a happy dance on the tip of the tongue.
Hoyde's eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but take another bite, savoring the wonderful taste, muttering, "This...this taste is so amazing! The tenderness of the chicken and the richness of the spices blend perfectly, and there is a hint of magic. It not only adds a layer of taste, but also makes people feel like they are on a magical food journey. It really surprised me!"
"How is it? Isn't it very good?" The chubby boss said with a smile, the pride on his face almost overflowing, and it was obvious that he had full faith in the charm of his own food.
Hoyd nodded in agreement, his eyes full of desire for these delicious foods.
He raised his hand slightly, and his wide sleeves slid down, revealing an ancient and exquisite space ring.
He touched the ring lightly, a faint light flashed, and a bag of heavy gold coins appeared in his hand.
He handed the gold coins to the boss and bought the fried and roasted chickens that made him salivate without hesitation.
The boss took the gold coin swiftly and handed a box of steaming fried chicken to Hoyde first. Then, with a warm smile still on his round face, he introduced cheerfully: "Old man, look, there are sweet and spicy, tomato, salad, honey mustard and other dipping sauces next to it. They are all carefully prepared by us. They go perfectly with fried chicken. If you like, you can try them. I guarantee that they will give you a different taste experience."
Hoyde's eyes were drawn to the row of colorful dipping sauce boxes, and curiosity surged in his heart. Especially towards the box of yellow honey mustard dipping sauce, his eyes were full of inquiry.
After hesitating for a moment, he finally couldn't hold back and quickly picked up a piece of fried chicken and lightly dipped it in the yellow sauce that exuded a unique aroma.
In an instant, a layer of delicate and smooth sauce covered the golden fried chicken nuggets, sparkling with an attractive luster under the sunlight. Looking at the tempting appearance, Hood couldn't help it anymore and put the fried chicken into his mouth.
As soon as I put it in my mouth, the crispy skin of the fried chicken exploded between my teeth, making a crisp "crunch" sound, and the crumbs fell down.
Then, the juicy and tender chicken and the rich flavor of spices quickly spread, and the honey mustard sauce was like a magical magician, adding a stunning color to this taste feast.
The sweetness of honey and the spiciness of mustard are cleverly combined, sweet but not greasy, spicy but not dry, just the right amount to stimulate the taste buds, bringing a familiar yet novel taste.
The faint breath of magic still lingered in his heart, as if weaving a cheerful and beautiful melody on the tip of his tongue, making Hoyd immersed in it and unable to extricate himself.
When Hoyd was young, he traveled around the continent and visited various mysterious places. He had eaten many delicacies in the world, but this unique chicken flavor was the first time he tasted it.
For a moment, he was so absorbed in eating that his eyes were focused only on the delicious food in his hands.
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