Archer's Adventure Manual

A meal of roasted meat costs about 3 silver coins, and he only managed to earn 15 silver coins from hunting so many rabbits this time!

Lorraine couldn't help but recall that Mark Warren who could casually pull out 5 gold coins even when buying counterfeit goods!

No wonder people in the tavern often curse these nobles, saying that they work themselves to the bone to earn less money than these nobles make while lying down. Loran declared that he would also join the ranks of those condemning the nobles!

As a reward for his narrow escape from death, Loran still chose to enter this barbecue tavern.

Brian was also wagging his tail and sticking out his tongue, clearly attracted by the roast meat as well.

Price List:

Roasted pork chops: 3 silver coins

Roasted Lamb Chops: 3 Silver Coins

Roasted rabbit: 1 silver coin

Roasted Chicken: 2 Silver Coins

Ale: 8 copper coins per cup

Wine: 1 silver coin per glass

Loran was also puzzled. He could sell a rabbit for 30 copper coins, but when he came to this barbecue restaurant, the rabbit suddenly became 1 silver coin. The processing fee was too expensive.

However, it's not surprising that this barbecue restaurant, located in Warren Manor, must have rent or something similar to pay.

Inside the barbecue restaurant, the central area is the food preparation area, where Loran can see a very muscular man enthusiastically grilling ingredients.

There are two seating options: a group can sit around a table, or they can sit around the barbecue owner in the center. One is more for groups, and the other is more for individuals.

The group around the table consisted mostly of adventurers, while those seated near the center were mostly nobles dining alone.

Although Loran was an adventurer, he had a bit of social anxiety and couldn't quite fit into the local adventurer group, so he chose to sit in the central circle.

"Hey young man, what would you like to order?" the barbecue restaurant owner called out to Loran while grilling meat.

One advantage of sitting here is that you can communicate closely with the owner and order food more quickly.

Lorraine thought for a moment, "I'll have a grilled pork chop and a glass of ale."

"Okay, just a moment!" the boss replied in a strong voice.

"Brian, just a little while, we'll have meat soon," Loran said to Brian casually.

However, receiving no response, Loran was taken aback and discovered that Brian had turned and run to a table of adventurers who were eating meat and chatting.

Brian stared longingly at the roast meat on the adventurers' table, looking pitiful.

But surprisingly, this trick worked very well. One adventurer actually gave Brian some meat to eat, and Brian then frantically rubbed against the man's ankle, providing excellent emotional support.

And just like that, Brian gradually integrated into this group of adventurers!

Loran was dumbfounded. Looking at Brian, who was eating meat from time to time and even drinking a little wine, he suddenly felt that this dog had become a spirit!

Indeed, after Brian mastered the language, his already intelligent mind seemed to become even more intelligent!

Lorraine looked worried. It seemed that Brian didn't need to be fed anymore; he was a mature dog now and could find food on his own... Sigh, the child has grown up.

"Young man, why do you look so worried? Did something happen?" the barbecue restaurant owner suddenly asked.

Loran looked at the barbecue restaurant owner and saw that the owner was constantly grilling meat, his hands never stopping. But how did he see her expression?

Loran asked curiously, "Boss, aren't you busy? Why do you look so worried?"

The barbecue restaurant owner chuckled. "I always seem to notice customers sitting near me—it's a perk of the central area. Besides, solo adventurers like you aren't common, are they?"

"Uh..." Loran glanced at Brian, who was having a great time behind them, "Yeah, that's quite unusual."

"None of that matters. Do you know why my roast meat sells for 3 silver coins?"

Lorraine guessed, "A large portion?"

"No, quite the opposite, my roast meat is only enough for one person, but!" The owner handed a plate of crispy, charred pork chops to Loran.

It was only about the size of a palm, roughly the same size as the steaks Loran used to eat in his small town.

Three silver coins? That's all?!

"My pork chops always satisfy people," the owner said confidently.

Loran was suspicious, but the presentation was indeed quite good, with an unknown seasoning sprinkled on top, not much different from the roasted meat on Blue Star.

With a try-it-out mentality, Loran picked up a fork and began to eat the pork chop, gently placing a piece of meat in her mouth.

Instantly, Loran's eyes widened in disbelief, because this pork chop was truly delicious! It was even more delicious than any roast meat he had ever eaten on Earth!

How did they do that? How could there be such delicious seasoning in this day and age? It's not scientific!

"Survival Guide: You have tasted a kind of 'deliciousness of focus', Adventure Points +3; Focusing on the food itself is also a rare and valuable spirit | Unlocks the skill - Focused Cooking".

Focused Cooking Lv.1 (Unlocked at 20 Adventure Points): Your cooked food has a 10% higher taste and provides a small attack power boost to the eater for 5 minutes.

Loran stared at the text displayed in the adventure manual, lost in thought. This was too outrageous! How could cooking food grant skills?

Clearly, given how delicious it is, the barbecue restaurant owner in front of me must be more than just a level 1 in terms of skill.

Loran briefly assessed her physical condition and had only one feeling—this roasted meat gave her strength!

But how much exactly? Loran chose to check the attribute page of the Adventure Handbook to see how his attributes had changed.

In the Strength section of the attribute panel, the displayed Strength increased from 19 to 20, indicating that the roasted meat did indeed provide a direct numerical boost.

"Boss, I feel like I have inexhaustible energy after eating your meat!" Loran said, looking quite astonished.

The boss chuckled, "Your feeling is absolutely right! You see, every dish has its own soul. To cook them well, you must put your heart into it, and the finished product will reward you accordingly!"

"Boss, what's your name? I'll come find you next time I want barbecue."

"My name is Tekel. Come find me anytime if you want some barbecue. Also, this isn't just one small plate of barbecue; this is all your barbecue."

As he spoke, Teker took out another large plate containing a pork chop the size of a naan.

Seeing the surprised look in Loran's eyes, Turkel smiled and explained:

"The experience of tasting rare food is different from tasting large pieces of food. The former will unconsciously increase your anticipation for the food, and I value the deliciousness of my guests' first bite. I hope you don't mind my deceptive behavior."