A cook, vice-captain of the Rocks Pirates?

It also carried a faint aroma of wine and spices, like a powerful punch that slammed into everyone's olfactory nerves.

"What...what is this smell?!"

Broki's eyes widened like saucers, and his enormous Adam's apple bobbed up and down.

Dongli's saliva was already uncontrollably flowing down from the corners of his mouth, forming a small waterfall.

Gatz went even further, hugging his belly and practically rolling on the ground in bliss.

"Ah! It tastes like the head chef! It tastes like heaven!"

With a blank expression, Ryan used a knife to cut the braised fish into several thick slices.

The fish meat had completely changed at this point.

Its surface is an enticing caramel color, while the inside is moist and plump, a pinkish-white, with clearly visible meat fibers, steaming hot and exuding a deadly allure.

Ryan handed the largest piece to Broki and the other to Dorry.

The two giants hesitated before taking the meager slices of meat that were barely enough to fill their teeth. Looking at the glistening oil on them and smelling the aroma that made their souls tremble, they finally couldn't resist opening their mouths wide and swallowing it whole.

The moment the slice of meat entered their mouths, the two giants froze completely.

Their eyes suddenly widened to their limit.

It was a taste I had never experienced before.

The meat did not become dry due to reheating; instead, it became exceptionally tender and smooth.

With a gentle snap of their teeth, the rich, juicy flavor bursts in their mouths, the perfectly stimulated, intense sweetness overwhelming their taste buds like a tsunami.

The aromas of caramel, wine, and herbs unfold layer by layer, finally transforming into a warm current that slides down the throat and into the stomach, like a lightning bolt that cleaves open their taste buds, which have been dormant for so many years.

"Woo..."

"Oh……"

The two towering giants, like two children who had just received candy, let out unintelligible sobs.

Two lines of tears rolled down Brogy's weathered face without warning, each drop like a small pebble hitting the ground.

"This taste...it reminds me of Elbaf...my mother's sea monster soup..."

He muttered to himself, his voice thick with a nasal tone.

Dongli was in no better shape; his eyes were tightly closed, and his massive body trembled slightly, as if he were savoring the brief but exquisite taste.

After a long while, he opened his eyes and looked at Raine, his expression extremely complex, containing shock, shame, and a trace of heartfelt...awe.

"We... lost."

Dongli's voice was a little hoarse.

Brogy nodded heavily. He looked at the piece of meat he had finished eating in his hand, and then at the charred remains that they had previously gnawed on. For the first time, a look of disgust appeared on his face.

"What we've been eating for the past hundred years... has really been garbage!"

Lox burst into laughter, the sound echoing across the open space: "Hahaha! It seems my head chef has gained two more loyal diners."

Raine showed no sign of smugness. He merely glanced at the remains of the sea king before turning his gaze to the depths of the perilous primeval jungle.

Chapter 10 Rockhorn Trilophosaurus

"This is just an appetizer."

"Raine said calmly."

"This sea monster had just been in a fight before you captured it, and its flesh was full of lactic acid, which affected the taste. In addition, it was too old."

Renn's gaze swept over the two giants, finally settling on Lox.

"There is a species of rock horned trilophosaurus on this island that feeds on volcanic rocks. Because it gnaws on minerals all year round, its meat is firm and rich in a variety of trace elements. Its bone marrow is like top-grade butter and is a delicacy for making thick soup."

His words made everyone hold their breath.

Gatz's eyes were already sparkling.

Lox's smile widened; he knew the real feast was about to begin.

"Did you two hear that?"

Rocks looked at Dorry and Brogy.

"My head chef is interested in the dinosaurs on your island."

Dorry and Brogy exchanged a glance, then simultaneously revealed belligerent smiles.

"Hahaha! The Rock-horned Trilophosaurus is no easy opponent! It has thick skin, thick flesh, and immense strength!"

Brogy said.

"That's right! Even back then, it would have taken us a lot of effort to catch just one!"

Dongli added.

"That's just right."

Rocks took a step forward, and an invisible aura of dominance slowly spread out, making the surrounding air heavy.

"How about we have a hunting contest? We'll see who can hunt that Rockhorn Dragon first, and the winner gets its most delicious part."

This suggestion instantly ignited the fighting spirit of the two giant warriors.

"Okay! Let's do it!"

"Humans! Don't you dare wet your pants in fear! Wahahaha!"

A prehistoric hunt centered around top-quality ingredients has begun.

The rules of the hunting competition are simple: the team splits into two groups and enters the jungle at the same time. The first team to hunt down a Rockhorn Trilophosaurus and bring it back to the open area wins.

"Hahaha! You human brats, we're on our way!"

"Don't get carried away by the mosquitoes in the woods!"

Laughing, Donley and Brogy strode into the jungle with mountain-like strides, felling trees and shaking the earth in their wake, their momentum astonishing.

"Captain, what do we do? We can't outrun them."

Dorum was somewhat worried.

Locke, however, didn't care. He glanced at Renn beside him and said, "Head Chef, lead the way."

Everyone looked at Raine.

They knew that since Raine could name the Rockhorn Trilophosaurus, he must have a way to find it.

Ryan closed his eyes.

His extraordinary Observation Haki spread rapidly across the entire island like an invisible net.

The sounds of the wind, the rustling of leaves, the flapping of insects' wings, the distant roar of dinosaurs... countless pieces of information flooded into his mind.

He filtered out the noise and focused on sensing the pulse of the earth and the strength of living things.

Soon, Renn opened his eyes and pointed in the opposite direction from the giants.

"Over there, there's an unusual accumulation of energy in the underground minerals; that's their lair."

"Okay! Let's go!"

At Lockes' command, the four immediately set off.

This primeval jungle is a dead end for ordinary people, but for the Rocks Pirates, it's more like a challenging playground.

"Roar!"

A velociraptor suddenly pounced out of the bushes to the side, moving with lightning speed, its sharp claws aimed straight at Gatz, who was walking at the front.

"Well done!"

Gatz was not surprised but delighted. He felt that ever since he ate the food cooked by Ryan, he was full of inexhaustible energy.

He didn't even use the anchor; instead, he met the attack head-on with a powerful punch.

boom!

The fist and the dragon's claw collided solidly. The velociraptor let out a mournful cry and was sent flying backward by Gatz's punch, crashing into a large tree and breaking it in half.

Gatz shook his hand and grinned, "Great! Head Chef, is this edible? It looks like there's a lot of meat in it."

"The meat is too tough and has coarse fibers, so it's only suitable for making jerky."

Renn gave a professional evaluation.

"Tch, forget it then."

Gatz immediately lost interest.

This is the subtle change brought about by the concept of food.

Raine's cooking not only healed their fatigue and hidden injuries from the voyage, but also slowly and steadily improved the physical fitness of each of them.

This change is particularly evident in extreme combat and sports.

Silver walked on the flank of the group, his steps as light as a cat's.

Suddenly, he flicked his wrist, and the spear shot out like a venomous snake, striking the treetop overhead with lightning speed.

puff!

With a soft thud, a colorful giant python that had attempted to ambush from above was pierced through the head by a spear and pinned to a tree trunk.

Silver moved faster and his senses became sharper; he could clearly detect every ill-intentioned whiff in the jungle.

"This snake's gall is quite good; it can be used in medicine or as a seasoning."

Renn glanced at it and gave his evaluation.

Silver nodded, flicked his wrist, and retrieved the snake gall from the air, wrapped it in a leaf, and handed it to Raine.

Along the way, they encountered attacks from various prehistoric creatures, including groups of Dilophosaurus, giant toads that could spit venom, and even a Tyrannosaurus Rex that was startled by them and roared as it charged at them.

As a result, before that apex predator, which had reigned supreme in ancient times, could even display its might, it was blasted in the way by Locus, who punched it from a distance, and the shockwave shattered half of its head, causing its massive body to crash to the ground.

"Honestly, it's so noisy."

Lox shook his hand as if he had merely swatted a fly.

Gatz, Silver, and Dorum were already used to this scene; their captain was an unreasonable monster after all.

Renn crouched down and carefully examined the Tyrannosaurus Rex's carcass, then shook his head: "It's a pity that your punch, Captain, shattered its brain and the most valuable spinal cord, destroying the integrity of the food."

Upon hearing this, Locke's lips twitched, and he surprisingly showed a hint of embarrassment. He scratched his head and said, "I'll be more careful next time. How about a spanking?"

With Ryan's precise guidance, they soon arrived at a wide-open area of ​​loose rocks.

The rocks here have an unusual dark red color and radiate a slight warmth.

The air was filled with a smell of sulfur and metal.

"This is it."

Raine pointed ahead to a huge, cave-like nest.

From deep within the cave came heavy chewing sounds and low growls.

"Are you ready?"

Lox's eyes lit up with excitement: "Let's see what this big guy that the head chef can't stop talking about is all about."

The group approached the cave entrance silently and peered inside.

Inside the cave, a colossal beast, the size of a small truck, stood with its back to them, repeatedly ramming its massive, keratinous head against the cave wall, shattering the hard rock, and then chewing the fragments of ore with relish.

It is the Rockhorn Trilophosaurus.

Its back is covered with three rows of huge, bony blades that extend from its neck to its tail, gleaming with a metallic sheen.

The three thick, sharp horns on its head are even more ferocious, as if they could easily pierce through steel.

Just then, the rock-horned trilophosaurus seemed to sense something and suddenly turned around.

Its dark yellow vertical pupils instantly locked onto Lox and his group at the cave entrance.