Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　This went on for a week.

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　In the morning, the sun is shining brightly.

　"Look at this, this!"

　Inside the courtyard, Bai Yuan was teaching Mito Ikumi the 'Fierce Bull Azure Dragon Slash', while the others watched intently.

　Yoshino Yuuki's voice came from not far away, accompanied by the sound of footsteps.

　"It's here. It was sent from the Summer Selection Bureau."

　Holding an unopened letter, Yoshino Yuuki was filled with excitement.

　The crowd in the courtyard, who had been marveling at the wonder of the 'Fierce Bull Azure Dragon Slash,' turned their gazes toward the sound, their eyes sparkling with curiosity.

　"Then open it quickly."

　Hojo Miyoko spoke anxiously, taking three steps at a time to stand in front of Yoshino Yuuki, her eyes fixed on the letter in her hand.

　"it is good."

　Without hesitation, Yoshino Yuuki nodded and opened the letter. People gathered around her, their eyes fixed on her hand.

　"Lamb...dish?"

　As the letter was opened, the letter paper was pulled out, and in the very center of the paper were the words "Lamb Dishes" written in large, neat characters.

　"Making lamb dishes in the summer?! Really?!"

　Hisako Shinto lightly covered her mouth, her face showing some disbelief. Lamb was clearly a more suitable dish for winter.

　"Although mutton is more suitable for winter, it does not mean that it cannot be eaten in other seasons."

　Now that you know the topic, spend the remaining few days researching around it, relying on your own efforts.

　Having also seen the theme on the letter, Bai Yuan's voice, though not loud, clearly reached everyone's ears, making their hearts skip a beat.

　"Using this summer selection as an opportunity, show me what you've learned during this time. I won't offer you any help in the process."

　Looking at the group of people gathered together, Bai Yuan's voice rang out again. This was something he had planned from the beginning, a kind of small test.

　"Can't we get here on our own...?"

　Noticing the implication in Bai Yuan's words, Mito Ikumi spoke somewhat nervously, glancing at the others as she spoke, seemingly hoping they would plead for her.

　"So, it's just the qualifiers..."

　"I didn't say you couldn't come, but I won't be providing you with any more help from now on. You'll have to rely on your own efforts."

　Bai Yuan interrupted Yoshino Yuuki, his voice tinged with helplessness. Women have such vivid imaginations; he seemed to have never said he wanted to send them away.

　"That's good. You've already helped us enough. Now it's up to us!"

　When Tadokoro spoke up, her tense heart immediately relaxed upon learning that she didn't have to leave, and the others also showed expressions of relief.

　Although Bai Yuan said he would no longer guide them, just seeing him on a daily basis was a powerful boost to their morale, doubling their efficiency.

　Seeing the fighting spirit of the crowd, Bai Yuan smiled, but in his heart he was thinking about whether he should heat up the atmosphere during the Summer Selection.

　After all, when he watched Food Wars!, he imagined the main character as someone who shone brightly on the stage and was admired by everyone.

　Instead of retreating behind the scenes and becoming a hidden tycoon, he could achieve a higher status than the former, but without any sense of satisfaction.

　My only joy is sticking up with pretty girls.

　When I held them in my arms, I felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction.

　He is very pure.

　He loves cooking and beautiful women.

　However, if he had to choose between cooking and beautiful women, he would definitely choose the beautiful women without hesitation.

　"It's decided, I'm participating in the Fujian Youth Chef Competition too!"

　Back in his room, Bai Yuan clenched his fist.

　He is essentially an extremely belligerent guy, and the past six months have been incredibly frustrating for him, but because his opponents are too weak, he simply can't muster the idea of ​​a match.

　Last year, Tsukasa Eishi gave him a surprise, but a child who hasn't grown up yet can't overcome a mountain no matter how hard he tries.

　"Brother Bai Yuan, are you going to make a move?"

　"how do you know..."

　Hearing Alice Nakiri's voice behind him, Bai Yuan was somewhat surprised. He shouldn't have said it out loud, right? This girl couldn't possibly have mind-reading abilities...

　"Because every time you crave a fight, your body trembles slightly, without exception, and you look extremely excited."

　Her slender, white fingers rested on Bai Yuan's shoulder. Alice Nakiri's eyes were filled with emotion; this guy was just too easy to understand.

　"Trying to figure out what your master is thinking is not something a disciple should do."

　"So I did it not as an apprentice, but as your wife."

　Seeing Bai Yuan turn around and pinch her cheek, Nakiri Alice opened her arms and hugged him, then whispered in his ear, "Do whatever you want, I will always support you."

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　the other side.

　"The theme has been revealed: mutton."

　The leader said that those who perform exceptionally well in this summer's selection will be personally led by him to participate in the Fujian Youth Chef Competition. Everyone should strive for it; it's a rare opportunity to go out and broaden one's horizons with the leader.

　Ning Feng walked into the villa with the letter in his hand. Looking at Liu Yu and Wang Jing, who were watching TV with their legs up on the sofa, he couldn't help but complain, "Don't you two feel any tension at all?"

　"What's there to be afraid of? There aren't many strong people in this school, only the few guys taught by the leader are somewhat capable of fighting, but that's all they are."

　Wang Jing curled her lip indifferently.

　When she first arrived, she thought that since the leader chose to teach at this school, it must be an extraordinary school, which was why she behaved so well.

　But it turns out that the leader just wanted to find a place to retire, and the students here were really not very good.

　"Better safe than sorry. You said it yourself, those guys from the leader's cult are pretty strong. If we run into them, we might end up in trouble."

　"You're right, I'll be careful."

　But didn't you say it yourself? This is just a qualifier; we can be more careful during the official competition.

　Liu Yu said indifferently.

　She would be more careful in a formal competition, but in a mere qualifier, she can pass with a normal performance and there is no need to prepare in advance.

　Concealing one's strengths appropriately might prove surprisingly effective in later matches.

　"So that's what you were planning. Although the qualifiers don't really require too much effort, we can't just let things slide. If we mess up, we'll become a laughing stock."

　Upon hearing Liu Yu's words, Ning Feng curled his lip in disapproval, and then began to lecture her.

　He roughly understood what the other party was thinking, but while it was acceptable to go easy on them, it would be foolish to make no preparations at all. If things went wrong, he would truly become a laughing stock.

　"Ning Feng, you seem to have forgotten that we are both official members of the Dark Cuisine World, while you are only a probationary member and do not have the right to lecture us."

　Perhaps she was getting tired of hearing it, or perhaps Ning Feng was disturbing their TV watching, Wang Jing looked up, her voice filled with indifference and aloofness.

　This guy doesn't think that just because we've lived together for a few days, he can act like an elder.

　“You’ve crossed the line, Ning Feng.”

　Liu Yu also spoke up.

　For a moment, Ning Feng felt his toes digging into the ground. He wanted to refute, but found he had nothing to say. He could only swallow his anger.

　"Then congratulations on winning the championship and runner-up titles!"

　Forcing a smile, Ning Feng addressed Liu Yu and Wang Jing, but only heaven knows how much of it was genuine.

　"That won't bother you."

　Liu Yu and Wang Jing turned their attention back to the TV, while Ning Feng's expression darkened as they turned away, and he strode back to his room.

　He finally understood that in the world of culinary disasters, only one's own affairs mattered most; there was no need to care about others.

　Since the opponent wants to fall into depravity, then let them fall into depravity to the end. As for the championship title, let Ning Feng take it!

　"If I win the championship, the leader will definitely look at me in a new light."

　Inside the room, Ning Feng looked at himself in the mirror, his fists clenched. He was clearly not as calm as he appeared on the outside; he was quite angry.

　Chapter 168 Spirit Sheep and White Tiger Slice, Whole Sheep Shumai

　There are still three days until the Summer Selection.

　"With lamb as the main ingredient... what would be the most suitable dish to make?"

　Reaching out to touch the sheep grazing in front of him, Bai Yuan paced back and forth, pondering the dishes he had prepared for the Summer Selection.

　As the opening act, it's essential to leave a lasting impression on everyone.

　"Teacher Bai Yuan, did you find these ingredients for us?"

　A surprised voice came from behind. Turning around, I saw Yoshino Yu.

　Hime and Ryoko Sakaki looked at the live sheep in the yard, then at the mutton they were carrying, and subtle expressions appeared on their faces.

　"No, I want to use this sheep myself."

　Shaking his head, Bai Yuan withdrew his gaze and continued to observe the sheep in front of him.

　Making a lamb dish is not difficult; he has at least hundreds of recipes in his mind. However, to create a truly memorable masterpiece, one must be creative enough while ensuring the taste.

　I found myself pacing back and forth involuntarily, my brain working frantically.

　Yoshino Yuuki and Sakaki Ryoko stared at Shiroyuki for a moment, then hesitantly asked, "Shiroyuki-sensei, are you also planning to participate?"

　"No, I just wanted to serve up a small appetizer before the main event to liven up the atmosphere."

　Upon hearing Yoshino Yuuki's words, realizing that the other party had misunderstood, Bai Yuan waved his hand speechlessly, then drew the Po Jun Dao from behind him.

　Just now, he had an idea.

　"Spirit Sheep White Tiger Cut!"

　With a low shout, Yoshino Yuuki and Sakaki Ryoko saw a glint in their eyes as they saw Shirabuchi, and the sheep that were still grazing stopped moving.

　Golden rays crisscrossed in a grid pattern emanated from its back. The sheepskin was laid out on the ground, and the cut mutton was arranged in categories on top of the sheepskin.

　A large amount of sheep's blood flowed down the sheepskin into the ground, some of which remained on the Po Jun Blade. Under the sunlight, the Po Jun Blade seemed even sharper.

　"So it turns out that sheep can be butchered in this way too, besides cows. It's a really impressive and practical skill!"

　Seeing what was happening before her eyes, Yoshino Yuuki opened her mouth wide, while Sakaki Ryoko covered her lips with her hand, clearly also frightened by the scene.

　"That makes sense. If we can handle cows, there's no reason we can't handle sheep. This method can be used on any creature that exists in the world."

　"Of course, the premise is that you are familiar with its structure. Only by being familiar with the structure can you make precise cuts. Otherwise, having a lot of skills is useless if you can't put them into practice."

　After thinking for a moment, Bai Yuan realized that what he said was not quite accurate, so he added a sentence.

　"If you master one move, you'll master all moves."

　Unfortunately, even the Fierce Bull Azure Dragon Slash cannot be learned in a short time.

　Ryoko Sakaki couldn't help but sigh, then looked at the neatly cut mutton on the ground and asked curiously, "Teacher Shirabuchi, what are you planning to do?"

　"Lamb shumai".

　"Lamb shumai? Surprisingly ordinary..."

　When asked, Bai Yuan gave the answer decisively. He then brought a large iron basin, put the cut mutton into it, and asked the two people to help carry it into the kitchen.

　“Let us help out, we have nothing to do right now.”

　Yoshino Yuuki placed the iron basin on the counter, rolled up her sleeves, and looked eager to try it out.

　"No need, you can just watch from the side."

　With your current technical skills, this dish probably won't be of much help.

　Bai Yuan shook his head as he raised his hand to stop the two people who were about to help.