Traveling through the world of beasts: Beast husbands! Stop snatching!

Chapter 302 Roasted Chicken Wings

Now, the living conditions of the residents of Tiger Lion City have greatly improved. Zeqian Hui and Yunfeng led the beastmen to reinforce the houses, repair the leaks, and also helped her promote the practice of making earthen beds.

“So that means…” Yuan Xiao’s gaze shifted to the upper right corner of the interface.

There lay two exquisite wooden treasure chest icons, each marked with a small number "2".

"I've unknowingly collected two treasure chests," she muttered to herself, continuing to read.

The bottom of the screen displays her current wealth: 7901 gold crystals.

This number stunned Yuan Xiao.

Although she manages all the money on a regular basis, she has never actually kept track of it carefully.

I didn't realize I'd already accumulated so much.

Her gaze continued downwards, stopping at a line of small print.

"Combining the three treasure chests can yield an SSS-level treasure."

Yuan Xiao's eyes widened slightly as she flipped back to the task list and found the next task to be completed.

[Task 12: Accumulate wealth to 8000 gold crystals]

“7901…8000…” She counted on her fingers, “Only 99 gold crystals are needed?”

This discovery made Yuan Xiao's heart skip a beat.

Combining three treasure chests can yield an SSS-level treasure. Although I don't know exactly what it is, it sounds amazing.

Moreover, she now seems to be only one step away from completing the mission.

“99 gold crystals…” Yuan Xiao rested her chin on her hand, lost in thought.

It may not sound like much, but in this world, the purchasing power of a single gold crystal is considerable.

I wonder how many gold crystals an average orc family can save up in a year?

Just as I was pondering this, an enticing aroma wafted from the direction of the castle.

Yuan Xiao sniffed; it smelled of roasted meat, with a sweet honey aroma.

She immediately remembered that Zehui was grilling honey-glazed chicken wings.

A few days ago, Ajin mentioned that Zehui's baked food was especially delicious, and the little guy could eat several of them every time.

Honey-glazed chicken wings...

Yuan Xiao's eyes suddenly lit up.

She stood up and walked quickly toward the kitchen.

In the kitchen, Zehui was standing in front of the stove, carefully turning the sizzling chicken wings on the hot plate.

The chicken wings are roasted to a golden brown and crispy skin, and the honey brushed on them gleams enticingly under the high temperature. The sweet aroma mixed with the meaty fragrance is incredibly appetizing.

"Zehui!" Yuan Xiao pushed the door open and came in.

Zehui turned around and saw her coming. He smiled gently and said, "Why aren't you resting outside? Are you hungry? It'll be ready soon."

“No,” Yuan Xiao leaned closer to the stove, her eyes fixed on the chicken wings, “I want to learn how to make this from you.”

Zehui raised an eyebrow: "Learn to roast chicken wings? Why the sudden urge to learn this?"

Yuan Xiao smiled shyly: "I... I want to try and see if I can make some money with this."

Zehui frowned: "Tell me what you want."

Yuan Xiao felt a warmth in her heart, but shook her head: "Teach me, I need to learn this."

After listening, Zehui nodded, then looked at Yuan Xiao's delicate fingers. "You need to flip this frequently when baking, and you also need to control the heat well, or you might get burned. Do you really want to learn?"

“I’m going to learn!” Yuan Xiao said firmly. “I’m not afraid.”

Seeing her resolute attitude, Zehui said no more.

He moved aside slightly, gesturing for Yuan Xiao to stand over.

"First, when choosing chicken wings, select those that are uniform in size and plump in meat."

Zehui took out a few raw chicken wings from the basket next to him and showed them to Yuan Xiao. "Look, this way they will look better when grilled, and it's also easier to control the heat."

Yuan Xiao nodded seriously.

"Then you need to clean them thoroughly. Make a few cuts on both sides of the chicken wings with a knife so that the marinade can penetrate them more easily."

Zehui picked up a small knife and skillfully made even cuts on the chicken wings, his movements quick and steady.

Yuan Xiao watched carefully and then picked up a chicken wing, cautiously trying to make the cuts. Her first few cuts were a bit crooked, but she quickly got the hang of it.

"The marinade is key." Zehui took out a few small jars. "Honey, salt, and some spice powder that I made myself. The proportions have to be right. Too sweet and it will be cloying, too salty and it will mask the freshness of the meat."

As he spoke, he demonstrated, spreading the marinade evenly on the scored chicken wings and then placing them in a large earthenware bowl. "Let them marinate for a while so the flavor can seep in," he said.

Yuan Xiao followed his example and prepared a marinade as well. Although her technique was clumsy, she remembered all the steps.

"Next, it's time to grill." Zehui lit the charcoal fire and, after the fire stabilized, laid the marinated chicken wings flat on the iron plate. "The fire can't be too big, otherwise the outside will burn before the inside is cooked. You need to turn them frequently so that each side is heated evenly."

The chicken wings on the hot plate began to sizzle, the oil seeping out and mixing with the honey, releasing an even richer aroma.

Zehui carefully flipped the chicken wings with a specially made long fork, his movements gentle yet precise.

Yuan Xiao stood to the side, watching intently, memorizing every detail.

"When both sides turn this golden brown, and you can easily pierce it with chopsticks, it's almost done." Zehui picked up a grilled chicken wing and placed it on the plate. "Want to try some?"

Yuan Xiao took it, blew on it, and carefully took a bite.

The outer skin is crispy and has a sweet honey aroma, while the chicken inside is tender and juicy, with a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. The spices complement the meat perfectly, making it not greasy at all.

"Delicious!" Yuan Xiao's eyes lit up. "It's even better than I imagined!"

Zehui smiled and said, "I'm glad you like it. Here, why don't you try it yourself?"

Yuan Xiao was eager to try.

She imitated Zehui, placing the marinated chicken wings on the hot plate and carefully turning them over with long chopsticks.

At first, she was a bit flustered, either flipping through the pages too often or forgetting to flip them altogether. Fortunately, Zehui patiently guided her from the side, and after a few times, she got the hang of it.

When the first batch of chicken wings she personally baked came out of the oven, Yuan Xiao couldn't wait to try one.

Although the heat control wasn't as precise as Zehui's, and some parts of the outer skin were slightly burnt, the taste was already quite good.

"It worked!" She was so happy she almost jumped for joy.

Looking at her excited expression, Zehui's eyes were full of gentle smiles: "You learn very quickly. With a few more practice sessions, you'll be able to bake as well as I do."

"Not enough," Yuan Xiao said, eating a chicken wing, but other thoughts were swirling in her mind. "I was thinking, would it taste even better if we added a little spice to it?"

"Spicy?" Zehui thought for a moment. "We can try it. But most of the orcs here aren't used to eating very spicy food."

"Then let's make it mildly spicy, or sweet and spicy." Yuan Xiao became interested. "Zehui, can you help me find some chili peppers? I want to try it."

Zehui naturally wouldn't refuse her request.

He went to the warehouse and found some dried chili peppers, and following Yuan Xiao's description, he found some spices similar to Sichuan peppercorns.

For the next half day, the kitchen was filled with various aromas.