As soon as the message appeared, the C13 Zone's chat channel grew even livelier.
"We're saved! We're saved! Mo Yu, I've already sent my application! I've got a tier two monster here. I'll pay two thousand Survival Coins. Come save me!"
"The Expedition Alliance is awesome! Never Checks the Fuel Gauge is awesome! As long as I survive, I'd even be willing to join the Expedition Alliance!"
"Hurry, hurry! Accept my application! That monster has already ripped the roof off my vehicle!"
Su Ye smiled as he watched the flood of messages in the channel.
This move had boosted the Expedition Alliance's prestige once again.
"My lord, the broth is ready, and the meat is sizzling nicely. Come try my cooking!"
Nearby, Ember Iron's booming, rough voice interrupted Su Ye's thoughts.
Su Ye closed the chat panel, stood up, stretched, and walked toward the bonfire.
Beside the bonfire, a rich, milky-white broth bubbled away in a large iron pot.
The Black Tiger's marrow had been thoroughly simmered out, giving off a rich, unusual aroma that made his mouth water.
On the grill beside it, several neatly squared tiger steaks had been roasted golden and crisp.
Fat dripped onto the coals with a steady sizzle, sending up tantalizing wisps of smoke.
"Smells pretty good."
Su Ye took the large bowl Ember Iron offered him, ladled himself some thick broth, and took a long drink.
The piping-hot broth flowed down his throat, turning into a wave of warmth that instantly swept through his body.
"Not bad. Tier three meat doesn't do much for me anymore, but it certainly warms the stomach."
After praising it, Su Ye picked up a grilled tiger steak and tore into it.
On a night when countless players were fleeing monsters in panic, wailing desperately as they ran