Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　"It's amazing!"

　"Yukihira..."

　In the audience, as Senzaemon Nakiri announced the final result, cheers erupted as everyone chanted Soma Yukihira's name.

　"Yukihira, you're quite interesting."

　Looking up, he met Hayama Akira's eyes in the audience. Yukihira Soma read the meaning from the other's lip movements.

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　"Whoosh...bang~"

　A large bubble of chewing gum was blown out, then suddenly burst open, smearing a mouthful of gum, which Huang Mei skillfully collected with her tongue, and the cycle repeated itself.

　"The first match is over, and next up is Huang Mei."

　Looking at the large screen in front of her, Liu Yu suddenly spoke, and everyone in the lounge turned their gazes toward Huang Mei with burning eyes.

　"Go, Xiaomei!"

　Let's give those guys a taste of their own medicine!

　Ning Feng tried to pat Huang Mei on the shoulder encouragingly, but she skillfully dodged it and said, "I can't possibly lose this match."

　After saying this, Huang Mei left the lounge without looking back and strode towards Xia Zhi Selection Agency with an indomitable spirit.

　After all, the judges are the leader of Baiyuan.

　She has a reason why she absolutely cannot lose!

　Another lounge.

　"Brother, it's your turn to go on stage."

　Covering his mouth and chuckling softly, Isami Aldini looked at Takmi Aldini, whose face was full of tension, and couldn't help but pat him on the shoulder and laugh wildly.

　"I understand! Don't hit me so hard, Isami!"

　Looking at Isami Aldini playing around beside him, a hint of helplessness flashed across Takumi Aldini's face.

　However, it was also because of his interruption that his nervousness subsided considerably.

　"Thank you, Isami. Wait for my good news!"

　Having figured it out, Takumi Aldini waved to his younger brother behind him, then strode towards the Summer Selection Agency.

　The meteor's journey.

　He absolutely has to win this match!

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　"That's the general explanation. And one last thing: the chicken will be prepared by us. We can use any kind of chicken from around the world. I have some recommendations."

　Looking at the two people in front of him, Isshiki Satoshi pushed out the menu in his hand, which listed various breeds of chicken for them to choose from.

　"I'll take this one."

　In a split second, Huang Mei made her decision, pointed to the apricot blossom chicken on the list in Isshiki's hand, and then said, "By the way, I want chicks that are about 40 days old, as their meat is the most tender and delicious."

　"Okay, won't you reconsider?"

　Isshiki Satoshi nodded, then looked at Huang Mei, worried that she had made a hasty decision, so she asked considerately.

　"No need, I already knew what dish I was going to make in that instant."

　Huang Mei shook her head. The moment she learned the theme, she had already thought about the dish she wanted to make, so there was no need for her to hesitate.

　"Takumi, what about you?"

　"I've also thought of what to do. Please help me prepare the chicken for the trip."

　Isami Aldini nodded to Isshiki Satoshi and then stated his request.

　Laihang chicken, originally from Italy, has a delicate and tender texture, making it a superb choice for a wide variety of Italian chicken dishes.

　"Okay, I've submitted your requirements. If you want to make any changes, come to the Polaris Dormitory at midnight."

　Seeing that the two had made their decision so quickly, Isshiki Satoshi nodded and said nothing more, telling them to come find him that evening if they wanted to change their minds.

　After finishing this task, Huang Mei and Takumi Aldini left the office one after the other, preparing to go home and work on their cooking in preparation for tomorrow's match.

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　"The theme for the second round is chicken dishes! What are you planning to make, brother...?"

　Upon seeing Takmi Aldini return home, Isami Aldini asked curiously after learning the theme of the second round of the competition.

　"To bring out the deliciousness of chicken, the main factors are the cooking method and the choice of seasonings, as well as the pairing of side dishes."

　The flavors must be combined in an orderly manner to work together on the chicken; otherwise, the taste will become a mess...

　Ignoring Isami Aldini, who was standing in front of the counter, he stroked his chin and began to ponder the precautions for making chicken dishes.

　When Isami Aldini saw that his brother was ignoring him, he knew that the other was thinking, so he silently left without disturbing him.

　"Thinking too much is pointless; let's just start by putting it into practice!"

　A multitude of thoughts flashed through his mind. Takumi Aldini shook his head and decided to take action first, for only through practice could true knowledge be gained.

　"Isami, we're coming..."

　She looked to the side, wanting to call out to her younger brother, but found that he had already left. She could only smile helplessly.

　"Forget it, I'll do it myself."

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　"You asked me to buy chicks, so is chicken the theme of this round of competition?"

　"That's right, I'm going into seclusion!"

　Li Wanwan placed the chicks she had just bought from the market on the cooking station. Huang Mei skillfully took them and began to butcher them, then started to cook them.

　Although I've made this dish countless times, to truly perfect it, I must refine every single detail to the extreme!

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　The next day, early morning.

　"Let's go, the competition is about to start."

　Bai Yuan patted the still-lying Alice Nakiri next to him, his voice gentle. He had exhausted her last night, so much so that she couldn't get up this morning.

　Since Alice Nakiri didn't get up, he naturally wouldn't leave either. However, if he stayed in bed any longer, he would miss the start of the competition.

　"Okay, help me get dressed."

　The girl's voice was sweet and coquettish, with a hint of coquettishness. As she spoke, she raised her hand, revealing a large open space with clothes scattered around the bed.

　"What a lazybones. But whatever, I'm in a good mood today, so I'll give you a hand."

　Reaching out, Bai Yuan tapped Alice Nakiri's delicate nose, and looking at her snow-white skin under the blanket, he picked up the stockings that had fallen beside her, grabbed her snow-white, jade-like feet, and gently put them on.

　Alice Nakiri clearly hadn't expected Shirai to actually agree. She pretended to extend her foot and then tried to pull it back, but he grabbed it tightly. Her toes curled slightly from the tickling sensation on the soles of her feet, and she felt the warmth coming from her ankles, her cheeks flushing red.

　However, because the object of her affection was Bai Yuan, she maintained a calm demeanor even though she felt shy, and even closed her eyes to quietly enjoy the moment.

　This process lasted for more than ten minutes, during which she was like a doll, performing various actions under Bai Yuan's control.

　She only opened her eyes after Bai Yuan carefully straightened her collar. At that moment, there was a row of teeth marks under her lips, which clearly showed that she was suppressing and restraining herself.

　"Okay, let's go."

　He gently patted Alice Nakiri's shoulder and called for her to get up. Bai Yuan stretched and made a lazy gesture.

　Get up, wash up, eat.

　After quickly completing the morning routine, Bai Yuan and Nakiri Alice arrived at the door, where the car bound for the Moon Sky was already waiting.

　At this very moment, between the moon and the sky.

　"Hasn't Teacher Bai Yuan arrived yet? Well, the leader is extremely busy, it's already a great honor that he could come, how could he possibly arrive before the event starts?"

　Looking at the only empty seat among the five judges, Huang Mei's expression was subtle. She wondered why Bai Yuan hadn't come, but then she suddenly realized.

　Bai Yuan is different from them.

　As a top-tier seven-star chef, he is extremely busy every day, with countless tasks to handle.

　The Summer Selection, which is very important to them, is probably just an insignificant competition for Bai Yuan.

　Having figured this out, Huang Mei stopped being anxious and focused all her attention on the cooking counter in front of her, where Yuan Yue had prepared Apricot Blossom Chicken chicks, which had already been processed by a professional chef.

　"Teacher Bai Yuan, I will not let you down."

　Huang Mei clenched her fists, looked up, and saw that Takumi Aldini across from her was also looking over.

　As their eyes met, it was as if lightning flashed through the air, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.

　Chapter 179 Braised Chicken with Sauce VS Tuscan Creamy Chicken

　The atmosphere at the scene was somewhat somber.

　By the time Bai Yuan and Nakiri Alice arrived at the scene, the match had already entered its later stages.

　"Since you're here, please take a seat."

　Seeing that Shiro was late, Senzaemon Nakiri did not scold him. Instead, he got up and pulled out a chair for him, making a welcoming gesture.

　This scene instantly silenced the judges around who wanted to blame Bai Yuan for being late.

　They weren't fools; they understood what this meant. Senzaemon Nakiri valued Hakuen highly, more than anyone else present.

　Since that's the case, they naturally wouldn't make a fool of themselves, because not only would they be unable to do anything to the other party, but they would also be the ones who lose face in the end.

　It is said that old people are wise and experienced. Having lived for a long time, they still know the ways of the world. Bai Yuan is very important, at least to Yuan Yue.

　Based on some rumors I heard recently, there is a high probability that the person in front of me is a top-level, high-star chef. It's hard to believe that he is only twenty years old.

　"To cook delicious chicken dishes, the most important thing is the selection of ingredients, followed by marinating and seasoning. Cooking techniques and ingredient pairings are all elements that make chicken dishes delicious."

　The judges are the same group as yesterday.

　The short, balding old man in the pinkish-brown clothes looked at the two people competing and spoke up. As he spoke, he glanced at Bai Yuan sitting next to Nakiri Senzaemon, his eyes filled with intense curiosity.

　To be treated like this by that culinary demon king, this kid is truly remarkable.

　Even among chefs with high-level special skills, this is probably one of the best, perhaps a five-star special grade? Or maybe a six-star special grade?

　It's unlikely to be a top-tier six-star chef. That's a chef who has one foot in the realm of 'God of Cookery', and his dishes are of the highest caliber. He's only ever seen them once in his life.

　Because Totsuki made all students sign a confidentiality agreement, very few people knew that Hakubuchi was able to create dishes of the Flowing Light level.

　On the very first day, someone noticed this while tasting whole lamb shumai at the venue.

　However, because the light was faint and people couldn't believe that Totsuki would serve light-level dishes to guests, few people thought about it that way.

　Although Chihaya Natsume guessed it, she wouldn't say it and offend Hakuyuan.

　A secret is called a secret because only a few people know it. Once it's made public, she's no different from any other visitor.

　So she won't tell anyone.

　"Making a good chicken dish requires a lot of skill from the chef, and this year they've come up with quite a few tricky challenges."

　Seeing that Bai Yuan's expression did not change, the old man in the pink and brown clothes withdrew his gaze and looked at Nakiri Senzaemon with a hint of emotion in his eyes.

　It seems that every year when he comes to Far Moon, he can witness exciting matches.

　"Chicken dishes have been spreading in human society since the ancient ancestors domesticated poultry. They started with roasting over a fire, then added seasonings, and later fried and boiled."

　It can be said that chicken has been a constant presence in the history of human cuisine, leaving a significant mark on the culinary world, and continues to this day...

　Watching the two working hard at the kitchen counter, Senzaemon Nakiri spoke slowly, his voice carrying clearly to all directions, including being heard by Hakugen.

　"Chicken is white meat and has a mild flavor. To make it delicious, you must use a rich, dark sauce so that the chicken can fully absorb the flavor of the sauce."