Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　As luck would have it, someone finished their meal and got up at that moment. He strode over to the empty seat, and just as he was about to call for a waiter, someone pushed him to the ground first.

　"Boss! We caught someone cutting in line!!"

　A voice, tinged with excitement yet restrained, rang out as the strong men pinned Turben to the ground. Looking at Bai Yuan, who was approaching them after hearing the commotion, their voices were filled with a sense of self-satisfaction.

　"Cutting in line? Didn't you tell him what I just said?"

　Because his head was pressed to the ground, Bai Yuan couldn't see his face at all, so he asked in confusion, "These guys are too enthusiastic."

　"I told him, but he wouldn't listen! He said it's such a fuss over such a small, run-down shop, and he just wanted to cut in line. Let's see what the owner can do to him!"

　Thurben: "???"

　No, bro, when did I ever say such a thing?!

　Chapter Forty-Four: What goes around comes around; no one escapes the wrath of Heaven.

　"Let me go! I'm a guest here for dinner, how dare you treat me like this! I will never let you get away with this... Ah!"

　Thurben mumbled incoherently. Although he wanted to stand up, the three burly men on top of him didn't give him the chance. They even slapped him on the head with a stun gun while he was making threats.

　This caused him to scream in pain.

　"We know, we're after you, kid. Don't you know you can't cut in line at this store? Everyone's been patiently waiting in the blazing sun, and you're the only one who gets to cut in!"

　"A man with earrings, a back covered in tattoos, and an overall aura of lewdness spoke, his eyes filled with a mocking and disdainful light.

　As the man spoke, he reached out and patted Thurben's face twice, seemingly looking for a hand to fix, acting as if he were the most powerful person in the world.

　But in reality, under the intimidation of Bai Yuan's powerful aura, he didn't dare to utter a single word and hid at the very back of the crowd.

　As for the two people beside him, they were passersby who immediately followed him after seeing him move. They ran from the back of the line to the front in one go, truly unleashing their inner potential.

　However, just thinking about the incredibly tempting aroma of the food they were about to eat in the restaurant made their mouths water uncontrollably.

　Anyway! Being able to eat at this restaurant made the trip worthwhile!

　"Boss, you just said that as long as we catch someone cutting in line, we can go straight in. This guy didn't queue at all. He obviously wanted to sit in that seat, so he should be considered one of the people you said who cut in line."

　The tattooed man said this, his eyes showing respect for Bai Yuan. This respect was not from greed for the food in the shop, but from a heartfelt feeling of respect.

　There's no way around it, this guy's aura is too strong, much stronger than even the elder brother he acknowledges. Just standing there is enough to scare people to tears.

　"Woo!"

　Turben wanted to say something, but his mouth was tightly covered. Because of the large hand, his nose was also covered. The intense feeling of suffocation made his face turn red and his neck bulge, and his body began to feel weak.

　"Just throw him out and let go of his hand. I don't want him to die in my shop."

　"After you come back, please sit at this table. I explained the rules at the beginning, and I hope you won't break them. Getting kicked out won't look good."

　Looking at the struggling man in front of him, Bai Yuan finally recognized him by the glimpse of his face and eyes.

　However, Bai Yuan had no intention of seeking revenge at the moment. After all, he had beaten him up just yesterday, and it was not easy to kill people in this world. So he simply had someone throw him out so that he could get rid of him.

　"Don't worry, we know the rules!"

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, the three burly men holding down Turben were overjoyed. The tattooed youth obediently released his grip, allowing fresh air to enter his nostrils as he took deep breaths. Then, the three of them worked together to throw him away.

　Looking at the man groaning "Ouch, ouch" at the store entrance, Bai Yuan's expression didn't change. Instead, he felt a bit smug. What was that saying again?

　Heaven's way is easy to reincarnate, no one will be spared by heaven.

　Six years ago, because he entered the kitchen of [Nuoyu], the head chef there threw him out of the kitchen. He felt that he had done something wrong, so he didn't think much of it and didn't hold a grudge. At most, he would complain a little.

　Just dust yourself off and move on to the next spot.

　However, this guy made a terrible mistake by trying to harm a severely injured 13-year-old child! Not only did he do it himself, but he also ordered those around him to help. If Alice hadn't happened to be there, he would have been in real trouble!

　To be honest, he really didn't expect the people in Northern Europe to be so tough. If it were in China, even if the boss scolded him, he would still bring him food.

　In China, you might not have much money, but you can definitely eat your fill. But this country is different; it's just that he suffered from preconceived notions.

　That's when their feud began.

　Otherwise, given Bai Yuan's status, he would never hold a grudge against a piece of trash who couldn't even beat a lowly chef in the Dark Cuisine World!

　Thinking of this, Bai Yuan stepped out of the shop and looked down at Thurben.

　"I was going to beat you up, but after thinking about it carefully, I realized it wasn't worth it, so I let it go. You should be glad you did."

　"Your business must be down quite a bit, right? Go back and tell the head chef of [Nuoyu] that if they want us to leave, they should challenge the head chef of this restaurant. The stakes in the food war are our respective restaurants."

　Looking at the disheveled man in front of him, Bai Yuan suddenly lost the idea of ​​revenge. Or rather, this guy was too weak, and dealing with him specifically when he couldn't kill him directly made him feel like he was losing face.

　"It's...you!"

　Hearing the familiar yet unfamiliar voice, Thurben struggled to lift his head and look towards the source of the voice, and then saw the face that filled him and all the chefs of [Nuoyu] with fear.

　The reason is simple: this guy always hits people where it hurts, and he doesn't cause any real injury. He looks perfectly normal, the kind of person you wouldn't even report to the police. He's an extremely insidious and vicious guy!

　Thinking back to how the seven of them attacked him yesterday, and how in the end not a single one of them stood up to the end, and how the head chef was even forced to kneel down and apologize, all of this made Turben's face turn pale. How could he have encountered such a jinx!

　Wait, could it be that he owns this restaurant? With his culinary skills... if that's the case, then everything makes sense!

　"That's right, it's me, so you should know what to tell your head chef, right? Alright, get out of here before I change my mind."

　Bai Yuan waved his hand, pretending to be annoyed by what he saw. Upon hearing his words, Turben, disregarding the pain from being thrown out, hurriedly got up and ran towards the [Nuoyu] restaurant, tripping over a stone along the way, looking incredibly comical.

　There's no way around it, this guy really hurts when he hits someone! And after going to the hospital for a checkup, it turns out that Bull Demon's injuries were only minor!

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　"What? You said a new fish processing restaurant opened across the street? And the head chef is that guy who narrowly beat me yesterday! He's stolen all my customers!?"

　As soon as Thurben returned to the restaurant, he went straight to the kitchen and told Jesse the whole story, naturally embellishing it with exaggerated details, describing Bai Yuan as extremely arrogant. This made Jesse furious, his face turning red and his fists clenching so tightly they cracked.

　"That's not all! He also said you're just a piece of trash with low skills, completely unworthy of the title of Master Chef. He said even a random dog from their kitchen could cook better than you, and even a dog wouldn't eat your cooking..."

　Just as Thurben was about to add more embellishment, he looked up and found that Jesse had suddenly fallen silent, staring at him coldly, which made him gradually lower his voice.

　They seemed somewhat lacking in confidence.

　Chapter 45 Beating the Younger One and Getting the Older One In? Five-Star Special Chef!

　"You'd better tell the truth. If I find any falsehoods in what you've said, you should know the consequences better than I do."

　"Of course I'm telling the truth! Not only that, he also told me to convey that he's going to use a food war to take over the shop, and if you don't accept the challenge, you're a coward! He said that, and..."

　"enough!"

　Upon hearing Jesse's words, Thurben broke out in a cold sweat, but he still stubbornly continued, interjecting with some personal opinions.

　Although it may sound exaggerated, this is indeed the idea Bai Yuan wanted to express, and I believe that even if Jessie asked him, he wouldn't be able to refute it.

　However, just as he was talking enthusiastically, Jesse, who had already reached his limit, slammed his fist on the kitchen counter next to him, his voice filled with anger.

　"How arrogant! When I heard you say that, Junior Brother, I didn't take it seriously. I thought it was just a minor conflict."

　It seems we have to teach him a lesson; that guy's practically riding roughshod over us. Anyone who didn't know better would think everyone in our sect is easy to bully!

　Suddenly, a deep, serious voice rang out in the kitchen, followed by a middle-aged man in his forties with a brown-yellow buzz cut, wearing a white chef's uniform with roaring lion patterns embroidered on the shoulders and sleeves, and five stars on his chest, who walked out from the depths of the kitchen.

　Although his expression didn't change much when he spoke, he gave people a sense of authority without being angry.

　"Senior Brother, are you willing to take action for me?!"

　Upon hearing the man's voice, Jesse's face lit up with surprise and anticipation. He knew that his senior brother loved him the most!

　As the eldest brother, he was like a father to his elder brother. He learned more than half of his cooking skills from this senior brother. After more than ten years of getting along, he was naturally very confident in his brother's abilities!

　If he's willing to take action, Bai Yuan is nothing but a chicken and a dog, utterly vulnerable!

　"No, I won't intervene. For me to deal with him would be somewhat like bullying the weak. You must defeat him yourself."

　The middle-aged man shook his head, not agreeing to help. Instead, he said seriously that he had to learn to get up from where he fell down.

　Instead of going to him every time something goes wrong and asking him for help, Jancis will never amount to anything, let alone become a high-level master chef!

　"Lift your head up, don't look so miserable. I'll help you. Accept his food battle, decide on the theme in advance, and set the time for three days from now!"

　During this period, I will give you acupuncture.

　Our highly targeted, specialized training guarantees you can create dishes that will shine in competitions!

　The middle-aged man said confidently that, in his opinion, dealing with a brat who appeared out of nowhere was not something he needed to do personally; he could just give him some instructions from behind.

　I have no idea who that guy's master is. This junior apprentice said he met him by chance at a seafood shop. He thought he was an easy target, but he turned out to be a tough nut to crack.

　Although such things are rare, they have happened throughout history. It can only be said that this junior apprentice was not skilled enough and had some bad luck. Hopefully, this incident will teach him a lesson.

　"Sigh, that kid..."

　Looking at Jesse's ever-changing expression, the middle-aged man couldn't help but sigh, a sense of powerlessness rising in his heart.

　He is the head chef in the British Royal Kitchen, named Thoth. He is a genuine five-star chef with the ability to consistently produce culinary masterpieces.

　In the UK, apart from his mentor and a few other six-star chefs who head various restaurants, he is the most outstanding.

　However, Britain's influence has waned, and apart from his master and a few other highly skilled six-star chefs, few of the previous generation's top chefs remain. This generation, with its less capable successors, suggests that the British culinary world is entering a period of decline...

　"Great! This time I'm going to make him pay for all the humiliation he suffered! I'll show him that I, Jesse, am not someone to be trifled with!"

　Watching Jancis get excited over such a small matter, Toth shook his head inwardly, feeling lost. If nothing unexpected happened, Britain would have to rely on these dozen or so chefs for the next fifty years. Jancis was the youngest chef in Britain, but he was already over thirty and not particularly talented.

　I really hope that a few geniuses will emerge from here to turn the tide and save the British culinary world from its declining state.

　Otherwise, it's questionable whether Britain will even be able to produce a five-star chef a century from now.

　"Don't be too happy yet. You were wrong to begin with. First come, first served is the rule from ancient times. Even if it is necessary, it should be discussed in gentle words, not ridiculed and arrogant!"

　Even if you win the cooking competition, you must apologize to me and promise never to do anything so shameful again!

　Looking at the incredibly excited Jesse in front of him, the middle-aged man, Thoth, said this: Of all the people in their group, this guy was the least reliable.

　The saying goes that it's better to resolve a feud than to let it fester. Instead of trying to ease tensions with such a young and talented master chef, you humiliate him. Do you really think your culinary career isn't short enough?

　"Huh? Why do I have to apologize even after winning?! That guy humiliated me like that, I can't possibly apologize to him!"

　Upon hearing Thoth's words, Jesses was momentarily stunned, then began to scream wildly.

　"Alright, there's no room for negotiation on this. You have to accept his challenge first."

　No! Let's go to his restaurant first and see how capable he is.

　I'm very curious about who this young prodigy is, and whether he's really as arrogant as the guy next to me says, looking down on us.

　Carefully considering what Thurben just said, his personal emotions were expressed too strongly. Generally speaking, one wouldn't convey words like that, which means there's something wrong with this person.

　The more skilled a chef is, the more humble they tend to be, because they know that there are always those who are even better than them, and although there are exceptions, they are insignificant compared to the mainstream.

　According to Jancis's description, the other person seemed to be a young man around 20 years old.

　To pass the master chef exam at the age of 20 and create a luminous dish, even if it's just a one in ten thousand chance, is still the mark of a super genius!

　It's important to know that many master chefs never manage to create a single dish that reaches the "glowing" level in their entire lives. Only chefs at the three-star level or above can occasionally produce one, while only five-star chefs can consistently and reliably produce such a dish.

　In other words, Bai Yuan is at least a three-star chef.

　Of course, it could also be a recipe given by someone else. If you follow a recipe given by a skilled chef and pay attention to the details, the probability of achieving a luminous dish will be much higher.

　Now, let's see what kind of glowing dish that guy made and how!

　As for him being a top-tier chef? That's impossible! The culinary profession requires the most time and experience; one cannot achieve enlightenment overnight!

　Even the most exceptional geniuses in China with extraordinary sensory abilities cannot easily create dishes that glow without sufficient accumulation of knowledge and experience!

　"That guy's restaurant is right across from ours; we can see it as soon as we go out, but there's a really long queue outside..."

　Thurben was initially a little guilty after hearing Thoth's words, but when he heard that the other party was going to the White Abyss Restaurant, an idea popped into his mind, and his eyes revealed a gloating look.

　He wanted to see if these two guys could still chat and laugh so easily when they were thrown out like trash!

　"Let's not delay, let's go back to our rooms and change into casual clothes before we set off."

　After saying that, Tote went back to his room to change into casual clothes, and then the three of them left the [Nuoyu] restaurant. When they saw the incredibly long queue across the street, a hint of surprise appeared on their faces.

　Chapter 46 Bai Yuan's Special: Fish Meat Lion's Head

　"Looks like a formidable person."

　Without saying much, Totti stopped Jessie, who was about to step forward, and pointed to the back of the group under Jessie's puzzled gaze.

　"Senior Brother, are you planning to start queuing from here?!"

　"This line is so long, it might take two hours to get through! The sun is so strong right now, the air's practically scorching hot, it'll be unbearably hot!"