Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　A layer of bean curd skin, a layer of thick, creamy yellow sauce with a light, refreshing aroma, and then black tiger prawns with only their tails and meat remaining. All of this is then wrapped in bean curd skin and secured with toothpicks.

　Next, brush the black tiger prawns wrapped in bean curd skin with beaten egg, coat them with a thin layer of crushed nuts, and deep-fry them in oil at 80% heat.

　In an instant, a rich fragrance filled the air, and a look of enjoyment appeared on Bai Yuan's face.

　Close your eyes and savor the flavor. When it's fully cooked, use your chopsticks to pick it up and place it on a plate.

　The fried shrimp were surrounded by a layer of shimmering light, which made them exceptionally beautiful under the lamplight, attracting all eyes to them.

　"Come on, try this black tiger prawn version of Yunlong fried prawn!"

　As he spoke, Bai Yuan looked at the many girls around him who were already eager to try, and a smile appeared on his face when he saw their extremely eager expressions.

　"Gulp, then I won't be polite."

　Mito Ikumi, who was closest to the shrimp, couldn't help but swallow hard. She then picked up the fried shrimp skewered on the Cloud Dragon and put it in her mouth to savor it.

　The crisp, bouncy shrimp meat is coated in a rich sauce, then a layer of fried tofu skin, and finally a layer of crushed nuts. One bite, and the flavors sealed in by the fried tofu skin explode in your mouth!

　The smooth texture makes it hard to stop eating, and before you know it, a fried shrimp is gone!

　"The sauce made with egg yolks, lemon juice, sugar, a pinch of salt, and light cream is so smooth! It's absolutely delicious with seafood!"

　Ryoko Sakaki exclaimed in admiration, then her expression changed and she began to sway.

　If she could still stand steady during the previous dish, this one left her no time to hold onto the table.

　A surge of heat from a certain part of her body made her feel numb and weak in the legs, and then she was embraced by a warm embrace.

　Although Bai Yuan was still cooking with one hand, he noticed her embarrassment in time. In order to prevent her from falling to the ground and exposing her to others, he decisively put his arm around her waist.

　As her fingertips collided with his waist, the girl's already burning body went even softer. A tingling sensation surged from her lower body and waist simultaneously, and her survival instinct made her instinctively grab Bai Yuan's clothes.

　"Sure enough, girls develop earlier."

　Feeling the softness of their bodies pressed together, Bai Yuan's face remained expressionless, but he couldn't help but admire it in his heart. This feeling was truly wonderful!

　Although he has been close to many beautiful girls, and there are quite a few with better figures than Ryoko Sakaki.

　But it is precisely because of this that he is able to better appreciate the beauty of each young girl!

　Just like cooking, you can't stop trying other dishes just because one dish is delicious.

　"I'm...I'm sorry, Professor Bai Yuan."

　Coming to her senses, Ryoko Sakaki raised her head with a blush on her face and apologized to Shirayuki. At the same time, she tried to get out of his arms in a panic, but because her whole body was weak, she failed several times.

　"There's nothing to apologize for. Let's take it easy for now. There's no need to rush to draw a line. Do you need me to feed you?"

　It has to be said that Ryoko Sakaki looks really mature, with a gentle older sister vibe. This is the first time Bai Yuan has met a girl like her.

　Seeing her nestled in his arms, her eyes filled with tender affection, Bai Yuan couldn't resist a playful thought. So he reached out and picked up a piece of fried shrimp, pretending to feed her.

　"Do not..."

　"Gudu."

　Even though I know I feel ashamed, it feels strange to accept being fed.

　But how could she resist the temptation of such a top-notch delicacy? She parted her cherry lips slightly and took a bite with a dreamy look in her eyes.

　The first sensation is the crispiness of the Yunlong fried shrimp; the crunchy, nut-like outer layer is rich in flavor, and each bite delivers a satisfying richness.

　A profound sense of satisfaction.

　Secondly, it's smooth. The hot mayonnaise mixes with the fried nuts in your mouth, along with the crispy and bouncy shrimp meat inside, creating a burst of flavors in an instant.

　"This feeling!"

　Ryoko Sakaki felt her mind go blank, a surge of heat suddenly welled up in a certain part of her body, her thighs tightened, and then her face turned exceptionally rosy.

　Chapter 118 The Elite Ten of Totsuki Make Their Debut

　"Well..."

　Her eyes widened in an instant, Ryoko Sakaki's heart pounded like thunder, her chest heaved with each breath, and her legs involuntarily clamped together.

　Bai Yuan felt that the guy had suddenly become heavier. He could support himself a little before, but after the outpouring, all the pressure was on him.

　"Let's take a little rest."

　Seeing the girl's embarrassment, Bai Yuan gracefully took the perfectly cooked fried shrimp from the pot and placed it on a white jade plate.

　After finishing this task, he bent down and hugged Sakaki Ryoko's knees, lifting her up with a little effort, so that she was pressed against his chest.

　"Huh...?!"

　Suddenly being picked up, and in this state, Ryoko Sakaki immediately panicked, but still opened her arms and hugged Shiro's neck.

　There was no other way; if I didn't reach out, I would lose my balance and feel a fear that I might fall to the ground at any moment. But reaching out was also awkward because it would mean making eye contact with Bai Yuan.

　When facing someone you like, making eye contact is practically cheating; your heart races, and the places touched feel tingly.

　Fortunately, this predicament did not last long.

　After picking her up, Bai Yuan didn't say much. He simply found a chair and then put her down.

　"You guys should take a rest too."

　Looking at the girls in front of him, whose states were quite different, Bai Yuan said in a calm tone, "In order to prevent this from happening again, it is necessary to take precautions against the risks in advance."

　They have tasted too few delicious foods.

　Yoshino Yuuki and Hojo Miyoko are alright; they often attend his classes and have tasted quite a few dishes, so they've developed some resistance to it.

　Ryoko Sakaki started his class relatively late, only arriving a week before the midterm exams. As a result, her resistance was relatively low, which is why things turned out this way.

　As for Mito Ikumi, this guy might have a naturally high resistance, or he might simply not like seafood. Apart from his face being a little red, he seemed normal.

　However, what Bai Yuan didn't know was that Mito Ikumi was still able to stand up mainly because her body was leaning against the kitchen counter.

　In reality, her condition wasn't much better than Ryoko Sakaki's.

　At least...

　Back in her hotel room that night, she couldn't just fall asleep; she had to wash her underwear first.

　"Alright, I won't say any more. This dish, when Teacher Huang Yun comes over later, you can use the lobster she brought to recreate it."

　"Using lobster?"

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Yoshino Yuuki exclaimed in surprise, and the others couldn't help but ponder as well.

　Although it's just replacing black tiger prawns with lobsters, the cooking time, the proportions of ingredients, and other factors all need to be reconsidered.

　Making it isn't difficult; making it taste good is the hardest part.

　Not everyone is like Bai Yuan, who can judge the doneness of a dish just by its taste and know the proportions of the ingredients just by holding it in his hand.

　"That's right. This dish was originally developed with lobster as the main ingredient, but we don't have lobster here, so I modified it."

　Now, please use this dish as a benchmark to recreate the authentic Yunlong Fried Shrimp. I will come to check on you tomorrow.

　After saying this, Bai Yuan waved and left the third venue. He then went to the hotel lobby, where an electronic screen was standing.

　The screen displays the rankings of the contestants' scores in this midterm exam. You can scroll down, and at the top is the search bar, which allows you to search for rankings.

　"Alice first, Erina second, that's just what I expected. Kurokiba third is also as anticipated; I remember he was also in the first venue..."

　Next up are Hayama Akira, Takumi, Megumi, Mimasaka Subaru...

　Looking at the rankings on the leaderboard, Bai Yuan couldn't help but ponder, thinking about how to make the top-ranked players compete against each other.

　After all, with the current rules, it's almost impossible to shake the top twenty positions, and they wouldn't be foolish enough to challenge each other when the assessment is almost over.

　But this is not what Bai Yuan wants to see. What he wants to see is that every participant in the assessment can be matched with an equally matched opponent.

　Through food battles, I will integrate everything I have learned during this period.

　but...

　Since they are unwilling to fight each other...

　As if remembering something, Bai Yuan suddenly took out his phone and dialed the number of Kikuchi Sonoka.

　"Hoo... Hey."

　"Are you free right now?"

　As the phone rang with a busy tone, a slightly rapid breathing sound came through. Bai Yuan frowned slightly upon hearing the sound and tentatively asked.

　"I'm free, hoo... What's up, Teacher Bai Yuan?"

　Emerging from the bathroom, she sprinted to the sofa, grabbed her ringing phone, and exclaimed excitedly.

　Although it was just a fleeting glance, she clearly saw the incoming call notification.

　More importantly, only Bai Yuan knew this phone number, which was the real reason why she rushed out at lightning speed when she heard the phone ringing halfway through her shower!

　"Are you alright there? You look very tired. If you're busy, I'll call you back later."

　Bai Yuan's hesitant voice came from the other end of the phone, because Kikuchi Sonoka was panting heavily and quite charmingly, making people unable to help but have impure thoughts.

　Could it be that they're doing something adults do?

　Thinking about it carefully, it's not impossible. After all, it's nighttime now, and the other person is of marriageable age, so it's normal for her to have a boyfriend.

　It's touching that he was still willing to answer his call under these circumstances.

　"It's okay, it's okay. I was taking a shower just now, and I rushed out as soon as I heard the phone call. My voice is a little tired because it was a bit far away."

　Kikuchi Sonoka said thankfully that she was applying shower gel at the time and there was no sound of water around, otherwise she might not have been able to hear Shiro's phone call.

　"I see."

　Upon hearing what Kikuchi Sonoka said, Shiroyuki suddenly realized, but that didn't matter, since he hadn't called to pry into her life.

　"You called me so suddenly... did you miss me? I miss you too, Teacher Bai Yuan. Wait for me a moment, it's too cold outside."

　Standing in the living room, feeling the cool breeze sweeping in from all directions, Kikuchi Yoko's face flushed slightly, and she shivered involuntarily.

　Luckily, the curtains at home were drawn; otherwise, if someone had seen me like this, it would have been a huge problem.

　After giving a brief explanation, Kikuchi Sonoka, barefoot and holding her phone, jogged back to the bathroom.

　"Wow! That feels so good~"

　Turning on the water heater and feeling the hot water pouring down on her, Kikuchi Sonoka's body, which had been shivering from the cold wind, finally felt a little better.

　There's nothing we can do; it's just too cold in autumn.

　If it weren't for Bai Yuan calling, which startled her and made her anxious to answer the phone, she wouldn't have run out without even wrapping herself in a towel.

　The sound of water cascading from the showerhead and hitting the body was clearly transmitted to the other end of the phone, making Bai Yuan's imagination run wild.

　"Alright, I've arrived. Teacher Bai Yuan, please speak. I'll listen carefully."

　Feeling the warm water, Kikuchi Sonoka's face showed an expression of enjoyment, and then she moved a chair over and sat down in the bathroom.

　She was taking a shower while talking on the phone with Bai Yuan.

　"Do you have any plans for this week? I need to ask you for a favor, which might take several days. If you're not available, then forget it."

　"I originally planned to go to Okinawa to experience the local cuisine. But I just cancelled my train ticket, so I'm free for the next few days."

　Holding her phone and quickly operating it, she overturned her original plan. Kikuchi Sonoka's voice was playful, with a hint of seeking praise.

　"Then come to my place tomorrow. I'll send you my location after I hang up. If you know anyone in the Ten Heroes, ask them to come too."

　Having grasped the underlying meaning in Kikuchi Sonoka's words, Shirobuchi didn't say anything, or rather, he didn't know how to express it.

　Her personality doesn't naturally make her good at being affectionate and intimate with girls.

　"You're sending the Elite Ten along? I remember you were giving those elementary school students their midterms, right? Oh, I see!"

　Kikuchi Sonoka initially looked puzzled, then seemed to realize something and her face lit up with a look of sudden understanding.

　She then raised her hand and patted her ample chest in the bathroom: "Leave this to me, I'll do my best to get people involved!"

　"Okay, I'll leave it to you. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now."

　With the matter settled, Bai Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

　"and many more."

　Just as he was about to press the hang-up button, Kikuchi Sonoka's slightly hurried short voice came from the other end of the phone.

　"Ok?"