Chapter 55: The Legend of Flavors Pavilion

Flavor Pavilion was located in the middle of the food street. The shopfront wasn't large, yet it was a time-honored restaurant. Travelers coming and going from all directions, as well as adventurers staying in Rotterburg, all enjoyed coming here to taste the delicious food. The shop owner, Uncle Hank, had taken over the shop from his father and was now over fifty years old. Over so many years, he had welcomed countless merchants and travelers, but today, the young man and woman who walked in made him rub his eyes hard.

They looked like they had stepped out of a painting. In decades, Hank had never seen such a stunningly handsome young man and beautiful young woman, and their attire was clean, neat, elegant yet dignified. Could they be... nobles?

Hank didn't dare slack off and personally greeted them: "Young master, young lady, what would you two like to eat?"

"Anything is fine." Xu Feng smiled slightly. "I see your shop has good business, so there must be many specialty snacks. Just bring us your best."

"Yes, please wait a moment!"

Flavor Pavilion truly lived up to its reputation as a century-old famous shop. Soon, an array of small dishes with excellent color, aroma, and taste were served. Xiuer sat at the table beside Xu Feng. She knew the young master disliked empty formalities and had grown accustomed to dining with him. Of course, she was very sensible and never took his favor for granted, occasionally serving Xu Feng food.

In short, the mood was harmonious and joyful. In the eyes of outsiders, Xiuer was like a beautiful, gentle, obedient, and adorable little wife. The men were extremely envious, and Xu Feng's lips were always curved in a smile.

The sun gradually rose higher, and the business on the food street became increasingly busy. It was the peak lunch hour, and as the most famous small shop, Flavor Pavilion was already full. However, a disturbance sounded as two adventurers walked into the shop.

The one in front held a giant axe, stood about 1.8 meters tall, with corded muscles, powerfully built. His companion was an archer, with a dagger tucked at his waist for close combat self-defense.

As the largest freight port in the northern part of the empire, besides merchants, Rotterburg was also filled with a large number of adventurers. Many of them worked as mercenaries and bodyguards. After all, Rotterburg was just a transit point. A large portion of the specialties transported from the empire were sold to the northern orc wilderness, with extremely high profits, but the journey was riddled with countless bandits, requiring the hiring of many bodyguards.

There were also some adventurers who sold the monster cores and pelts they obtained here, setting up their own stalls, which netted them far higher profits than wholesaling to merchants.

Seeing there were no empty tables inside, the two adventurers frowned. A waiter had already come up to them: "My apologies, sirs, but we are full. Perhaps you could try another place?"

The two didn't move, and the giant axe warrior's expression grew even more displeased. They had come here because of its reputation, having heard that Flavor Pavilion's dishes were incredibly delicious, and were unwilling to leave easily. Scanning the room, they noticed a table with only two people seated.

In fact, it was also because Xu Feng was wealthy and imposing. This table could seat ten people, but he had paid a gold coin to reserve it. Seeing this, the adventurer naturally walked over. Xu Feng frowned; he and Xiuer were dining here and didn't like to be disturbed.

"Sorry, this table is already taken."

The adventurer didn't respond. He had been facing away earlier, but now, up close, he saw Xiuer's peerless beauty and immediately froze in place. *Gulp*—Xu Feng heard clearly the sound of him swallowing his saliva.

It was rude to stare, especially at *his* woman. Xu Feng's face darkened. However, since they were just out to enjoy a meal, he didn't want to cause trouble. He said coldly, "Please leave."

As the saying goes, greed can blind a person, but beauty can even more so cloud a man's eyes. A beauty like Xiuer was beyond anything the axe-wielder had ever seen. Xu Feng's warning fell on deaf ears, and he even reached out his hand: "What a pretty little thing."

Unbelievable. He actually dared to make a move in public. This was intolerable. Xu Feng flicked his finger lightly, and a wind arrow cut through the air, piercing the other's wrist.

A scream like a slaughtered pig, but Xu Feng had already shown mercy. To dare to harass his woman—he was just asking for it.

Seeing his companion injured, the archer's expression changed. Without another word, he drew his bow and nocked an arrow. A cold smile touched Xu Feng's lips. With skills like that, he still dared to pick a fight? Without even chanting a spell, Xu Feng pointed his finger lightly and cast a wind-binding spell. Instantly, like an invisible rope, it bound the other, making it impossible for him to shoot an arrow.

A mage?

People were stunned, their eyes filled with awe as they looked at the young man. In fact, when Xu Feng and Xiuer first entered, many diners had doubts about their identities. After all, no noble had ever come here to eat.

Perhaps the two were just children of wealthy merchants, dressing in noble clothes to show off. But now... it was known that on Hailan Star, mages wielded mysterious powers, were extremely rare, and their status was far higher than that of ordinary minor nobles.

Flavor Pavilion actually had a mage visiting—Uncle Hank was almost overwhelmed with honor. Hmm, this table and these chairs must be preserved well.

The two adventurers were even more anxious. Rumors said that mages were eccentric individuals who would turn those who offended them into stone or disintegrate them with spells. This was terrible.

Seeing the two trembling, Xu Feng smiled slightly. He had no interest in dealing with two minor characters. "Get lost!"

The two felt as if pardoned from death, their faces showing expressions of joy, and they quickly helped each other leave Flavor Pavilion.

After that, the surroundings became much quieter. No one made any more noise. For most people, dining with a mage was a chance encounter they could only hope for—like a dream.

Xu Feng sighed. When with a girl, everything was about the atmosphere. Originally, this meal with Xiuer was like a romantic couple's set meal, but it was unfortunately disturbed by those two guys.

Plus, the people around kept stealing glances at him with awe-filled eyes, which was really unpleasant. He glanced at the girl beside him: "Xiuer, are you done eating?"

"Yes, I'm full."

Xiuer was an intelligent girl. Seeing Xu Feng's expression, she knew the young master wanted to leave and nodded with a smile.

Only after the two figures disappeared did everyone buzz with discussion. Some expressed admiration for Xu Feng—on Hailan Star, mages were always objects of awe. Others marveled at Xiuer's beauty—such a peerless beauty was like an angel fallen to the mortal world.

Nothing but admiration and wonder. Years later, this century-old shop, Flavor Pavilion, still circulated a magical and beautiful legend...

A legend of a beauty matched with a hero!

A story of a young, arrogant top powerhouse of the continent, full of romance and dalliance.

It inspired reverence in later generations and stirred the hearts of young girls just beginning to understand love...