Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　Thinking of this, his hand twitched slightly.

　The next moment, a flash of silver-white light appeared, and the 'Wenqu Knife' swayed nimbly on the tofu like a butterfly flitting among flowers.

　In less than a minute, Bai Yuan sheathed his sword, then raised his hand and slapped the table. The surface of the tofu peeled off, revealing the creature inside.

　Its eyes are bright and its scales are lifelike. If you look closely, you can even see the dragon teeth in its mouth and its angry dragon eyes. It is just like a little white dragon in the waves!

　Even without moving, just standing there, one could feel the immense solemnity of the dragon's might. Its overwhelming aura almost made Kikuchi Sonoka fall over, but fortunately, she managed to grab the table next to her in time.

　And this was just a glance between her and the white dragon, and she felt as if she were being stared at by a real dragon, her legs trembling, as if something was about to burst forth!

　The others were slightly better off because they didn't make eye contact, but they were still pale and had a terrifying feeling of being watched by a powerful being that transcended the world.

　"It's a pity I've never seen a real dragon. I can only simulate its form, but I can't fully capture its spirit and essence."

　Seeing the girls who almost fell to the ground, Bai Yuan suddenly exuded an aura that rivaled that of the little white dragon.

　This relieved the girls' stress, and they couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief before quickly coming up behind him.

　If the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up!

　"Teacher Bai Yuan, is that a dragon on the table? Why does it give off such intense pressure? It's terrifying! It feels like being stared at by a ferocious prehistoric beast!"

　Kikuchi was quite frightened, but now that she had someone to rely on, she immediately stepped forward and hugged Bai Yuan's arm, looking timidly in the direction of the little white dragon.

　"This is a Chinese dragon. I practiced some carving techniques that I haven't used in a long time, so I've become quite rusty."

　Bai Yuan shrugged and said casually, but his words, which revealed a hint of arrogance, made several girls roll their eyes.

　Is this what you call getting rusty? Didn't you see how scared Kikuchi Yonka almost peed her pants just now!

　"It's unbelievable. It's just carved from tofu, so why does it have such a terrifying aura that makes people tremble with fear?"

　Kakuzaki Taki muttered to himself, his voice filled with shock. "Isn't this a bit too much?"

　"This dish completely defies common sense!"

　Miyoko Hojo voiced the sentiments of everyone present: a dragon carved from tofu with such imposing power—isn't that against common sense?

　"Actually, it's not that bad. This level of severity is nothing."

　"It's because you're too weak that you're affected by this level of power. Even a top-tier chef wouldn't be affected by such power."

　Bai Yuan shrugged. It really wasn't the tofu's fault, but rather that Mujichi and the others were too naive, which is why they were frightened.

　"The way you put it makes it sound like master chefs are like cabbages, you can find them everywhere."

　Hearing Bai Yuan's somewhat casual words, Li Wanwan retorted with a speechless sigh.

　"Huh? Isn't that right? Oh right, for your level, you do see relatively few master chefs. Once you reach my level, you'll find that there are actually quite a few master chefs in the world."

　Bai Yuan was puzzled at first, then seemed to realize something and showed an expression of understanding.

　"I always feel that you speak in a very Versailles-like way, and it's impossible to find a point to refute, which is the most infuriating thing!"

　Li Wanwan clenched her fists and gritted her teeth as she spoke.

　If she weren't truly outmatched, she would love to go up and punch him right now!

　"Illusion, I won't assign any practice tonight."

　If you feel tired, go back to your room and rest. Remember to come watch the competition tomorrow; it's a rare opportunity to see so many top-tier chefs at once. How much you learn depends on your abilities.

　Feeling the amazing softness of his arm, Bai Yuan looked at Kikuchi Sonoka and spoke.

　This guy held on for a long time and wouldn't let go. He was quite comfortable with it and didn't urge him, but this really delayed his knife practice.

　Therefore, it's better to go back for now.

　"Okay, then good luck, teacher. We're going back to our rooms to rest now."

　Sensing the burning passion in Bai Yuan's eyes, Mujichi Sonoka silently withdrew her hand, took a step back, and then left with the others.

　Soon, only Bai Yuan remained in the kitchen.

　Looking at the tofu on the cutting board and the basket of ingredients in front of him, he took a deep breath. Soon, the only sound in the kitchen was the clatter of the cleaver.

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　"Now I understand why Teacher Bai Yuan is so strong; his talent is astonishing..."

　With such effort, how could someone not be amazing?!

　Hearing the sounds coming from the kitchen behind her, Li Wanwan couldn't help but sigh.

　If she was initially a little jealous when she learned that Bai Yuan had passed the top-level chef exam, then she was not.

　So now it's complete worship.

　Besides admiration, she also respected him, because she could clearly see that Bai Yuan was working hard, and despite his already great strength, he still did not relax.

　This is an advantage that even she can't match!

　"We also need to work harder."

　"It's decided! I'll strive to pass the First-Class Chef exam within two years, then I'll be promoted to Totsuki Culinary Academy and directly challenge the Elite Ten to a Food War!"

　Hojo Miyoko said with high spirits, her eyes sparkling with excitement, because the current members of the Totsuki Elite Ten are basically all top-notch chefs.

　In other words, as long as she passes the first-class chef exam, she can become one of the Elite Ten of Totsuki! At that time, she will gain countless resources!

　"The Ten Outstanding Individuals are actually quite easy to defeat. At least there weren't any particularly outstanding individuals in my year. Let's go back this time and take down Yueyue together!"

　When I asked her to come to Guangzhou with me, she absolutely refused. She has no idea how much I've gained this time!

　Thinking of Kitazawa Tsuki's blunt rejection of her back then, Kakuzaki Taki felt a surge of anger, and their fake sisterhood was somewhat shattered as a result.

　"You're right, school starts soon..."

　Ahhh! My wonderful holiday! I was even planning to go see the cherry blossoms during spring break!

　Speaking of Totsuki Academy, and thinking about the upcoming start of the new semester, Chika Kiko's expression turned bitter. She had originally planned to go cherry blossom viewing with her friends during spring break, but instead, she was drafted to come here.

　"At least you've learned something. You can immediately aim for the top three spots in the Top Ten when you get back. You'll be the first second-year student to reach the top three!"

　Remembering that he was the one who had pulled her over, Kakuzaki Taki put his arm around Kikuchi Sonoka's shoulder and whispered in her ear in a seductive tone.

　After ten days of training, the two have made up for their weaknesses and improved their strength by a lot. They are fully capable of challenging for higher positions!

　"Of course! Once you graduate, I'll automatically be promoted to the top spot, and all the school's resources will be tilted towards me. All my hard work during this time will have been worthwhile!"

　"Ah~ I'm going back to sleep now, I still have to watch Teacher Bai Yuan's match tomorrow!"

　Li Wanwan raised her hand and yawned, looking sleepy as she spoke.

　"Go to sleep, go to sleep, I'm going to sleep too."

　Kakuzaki Taki nodded, then returned to his room and closed the door.

　"Good night."

　"You too."

　Hojo Miyoko and Kikuchi Sonoka said goodnight to each other and then closed their respective doors.

　The once bustling villa has returned to silence, with only the kitchen lights still on.

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　Meanwhile, in various areas of Guangzhou.

　"Legendary kitchen utensils, kitchen utensils that recognize their owners—such things actually exist in the world?! It seems I have no choice but to participate in this competition!"

　In the pitch-black night, a man in his early thirties got off the plane, looked at the content on his phone, and silently clicked to register.

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　"Seventy years ago, I participated in a knife skills competition in front of the gods. Unfortunately, I was eliminated in the first round because my cooking skills were not good enough. I didn't have the chance to touch 'that knife'. This time, I must fulfill my wish!"

　In an extremely luxurious villa, an elderly man leaning on a cane muttered to himself, a determined glint in his eyes.

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　"Interesting, truly interesting! I never imagined I'd witness a duel of swordsmanship in my lifetime! I wonder how many masters will come!"

　In the dimly lit restaurant, the man spread his arms and laughed heartily.

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　"Finally, I can have a fight with that kid. I hope those old guys won't say I'm bullying the younger one, but it doesn't matter if they say so. I won't listen anyway. I'm going to have a match with him today no matter what!"

　Drinking wine from large bowls and eating meat in large bites.

　Inside the tavern, a bearded man wiped the grease from the corner of his mouth and a broad smile spread across his face.

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　The day before the competition began, countless chefs arrived at the competition venue.

　Each of them was filled with curiosity about the legendary kitchen utensils, eager to see if they were the so-called destined ones!

　Many of them had heard of the legendary kitchenware before, but many more were unaware of it. Driven by curiosity and anticipation, they came to the Guangzhou area.

　The day was sunny and the temperature was pleasant.

　A large crowd gathered in front of Daxian Temple in Guangzhou, all looking expectantly at the area enclosed by a rope—the competition venue.

　There are thirteen cooking stations set up in the venue, with various ingredients displayed on them. This competition will be conducted using a selection process.

　The so-called selection competition system involves having top-level chefs cook according to requirements simultaneously; those who meet the requirements stay, while those who fail leave.

　Once only four people remain, the formal sword-fighting duel before the gods can begin.

　Such competitions are not uncommon in China. They usually appear as short-term, suddenly held competitions, with provincial culinary associations holding them at most twice a year.

　For this epic knife skills competition, the Guangzhou Culinary Federation has given away all of its high-star chef advancement slots from the past year! The rewards are incredibly generous.

　"It seems like this is it."

　Following Li Wanwan and the others to the competition venue, Bai Yuan was then led by staff to the area where the contestants could rest.

　Looking at the sturdy wooden door, Bai Yuan pushed it open and walked in, attracting countless gazes.

　"So young! To become a master chef at such a young age is truly amazing!"

　"Whose young master is this? I've never heard of him before. Such a young master chef must be quite famous!"

　"Maybe the news has been blocked. Large families do this to prevent younger generations from becoming restless because of these empty titles."

　"That makes sense."

　Bai Yuan's appearance instantly sparked discussion among the crowd, with everyone expressing curiosity about him because he was far too young!

　"Good morning, everyone. My name is Bai Yuan, and I'm very happy to be your opponent."

　Hearing everyone talking about him, Bai Yuan was also very excited. He immediately raised his hand to greet them and briefly introduced himself.

　These are all top-level chefs, pillars of the culinary world. It's quite surprising to see so many at once!

　"Hello, my name is Qin Lie. I specialize in cooking over high heat. It's nice to meet you."

　As Bai Yuan finished speaking, a tall figure walked towards him with a simple and honest smile on his face, and extended his hand to him as he spoke.

　"Nice to meet you too."

　Bai Yuan smiled and placed his hand on it, giving it a brief shake before trying to leave. However, he didn't expect the other party to refuse to let go, and at the same time, a tremendous force struck him.

　Seeing the man's smile, Bai Yuan immediately understood what he was thinking; the man wanted to give him a hard time.

　He really knows people and faces but not their hearts.

　The people around him just watched with amusement, and no one stepped forward to help them out.

　Unfortunately, he ran into Bai Yuan.

　The next moment, a force as strong as a brown bear emanated from Bai Yuan's fingers, causing the honest man's expression to change, and he immediately put on a mask of pain.