Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　As she spoke, Tadokoro Megumi stepped forward and picked up the chopsticks beside her.

　"Gudu."

　As the golden light dissipated, replaced by dishes wreathed in flowing light, Tadokoro Megumi subconsciously swallowed, her heart beating a little fast.

　She didn't know what the flowing light in front of her was, but she knew that the dish in front of her must be delicious!

　Pick up your chopsticks, gather the shredded meat, bamboo shoots, and wood ear mushrooms together, and then put them in your mouth.

　"Wow! This tastes amazing!"

　When the shredded pork with garlic sauce touched her tongue, Megumi Tadokoro instinctively gasped in surprise.

　Pork tenderloin is tender, without tendons or bones. After being finely shredded and quickly stir-fried, it retains its freshness and smoothness.

　Furthermore, during the cooking process, the shredded pork tenderloin fully absorbs the essence of the fish-fragrant sauce, making each bite juicy and flavorful. It retains the original aroma of the meat while incorporating the sweet, sour, spicy, and salty flavors of the fish-fragrant sauce, resulting in a delicate and layered taste.

　Winter bamboo shoots, a seasonal delicacy, add a refreshing and natural flavor to the shredded pork with garlic sauce with their crisp and refreshing characteristics. The wood ear mushrooms, after being stir-fried, become soft and chewy, creating a striking contrast with the tender pork tenderloin and the crisp winter bamboo shoots!

　The three elements complement each other, making the overall flavor of the dish more three-dimensional and full.

　"Sweet and sour, slightly spicy, fresh and fragrant, salty and savory. Although there is no fish meat in it, it is full of the aroma of fish. No wonder this dish is called Fish-Fragrant Shredded Pork!"

　Feeling the flavors on her tongue, Megumi Tadokoro couldn't help but hum a soft song. All sorts of flavors bloomed on her tongue, creating a wonderful taste experience!

　"Gudu."

　Looking at the girl with her head held high, her face flushed and her whole body tense, another sound of swallowing saliva rang out in the audience.

　Such luminous dishes are something many of them have only heard of; they would never normally see them.

　Therefore, they could hardly imagine how delicious the dish would be, but the aroma alone was enough to make many people unable to resist!

　"Erina...sama?"

　Seeing Erina Nakiri's eyes filled with longing and her swallowing hard every now and then, Hisako Shinoto called out her name in a flustered manner.

　However, Erina Nakiri did not react at all.

　She stared blankly at the shredded pork with garlic sauce on the stage, then moved forward like a walking corpse, as if she were being controlled by something.

　Those who had initially been somewhat reserved and considered themselves superior could no longer contain themselves and rushed forward in droves upon seeing this scene.

　In an instant, the scene turned into a zombie siege. Everyone rushed forward frantically, ignoring their classmates who were playing with them, and launched a siege on the shredded pork with garlic sauce in front of Bai Yuan, losing their minds.

　"Get out of the way! I was here first!"

　"You bastard, you stepped on my foot! Don't push me!"

　"What the hell? Why is someone using their hands?!"

　Countless chopsticks plunged into the plate of shredded pork with garlic sauce in front of them, and some even reached in with their hands, as everyone tried their best to grab the food on the plate.

　Originally standing at the very front, Tadokoro Megumi was pushed to the ground by someone and was now clutching her waist in pain, watching this crazy scene unfold.

　"Get back here! As chefs, how can you fight over food like savages? This is utterly disgraceful!"

　As the Totsuki students in front of him gradually went berserk, Bai Yuan's voice suddenly rang out. Then, as if by some kind of magic, it immediately stunned everyone present, causing them to slowly stop their actions, and a bit of clarity appeared in their chaotic eyes.

　Of course, the main thing is that the shredded pork with garlic sauce in front of him was empty, and even the plate was licked clean by an unknown person!

　"How could this be? What have I done..."

　Looking at her oily hands, Erina Nakiri was stunned, her face filled with disbelief. Was that really her?

　But the lingering taste on her tongue and the greasy sheen on her hands told her it was true. She had actually fought with people like a stray dog ​​for food, just for a mere plate of shredded pork with garlic sauce?!

　Upon realizing what had happened, she collapsed to the ground as if all her strength had been drained.

　At the same time, the lingering aftertaste of the dish made her face

　Its color changed slightly, and a touch of red appeared visibly. A strange power surged from its body, seemingly about to burst its clothes, and it also affected those around it.

　However, at that moment, a warm, large hand was placed on her shoulder.

　The internal energy flowed through her shoulder, neutralizing the force that was about to tear her clothes off. Erina Nakiri looked up and found that Shiro Awakening had appeared beside her at some point.

　"Lady Erina, what are you doing..."

　Hisako Niito, who was standing nearby, called out worriedly, wanting to go over and check on the situation.

　However, upon seeing Shiroyuki suddenly appear and place his hand on Erina Nakiri's shoulder, his expression changed slightly, and he was just about to say something...

　"Hisako, I'm fine. Shiroyuki-sensei did it for my own good."

　Seeing that Hisako Shinoto wanted to say something, Erina Nakiri waved her hand, looked up at Shirai, and understood that he had suppressed the power of the clothes bursting out, although she didn't know how he did it.

　At the same time, the deeper power of the shredded pork with garlic sauce exploded within Erina Nakiri's body, causing her to involuntarily tense her legs, gasp, and visibly blush.

　"call..."

　Although Bai Yuan's internal energy could neutralize the shockwave from the clothes being torn apart, it was powerless against this deeper, more 'exhilarating' feeling.

　He didn't know why God's Tongue was so sensitive, even though it was also a super sense of taste. It was strangely similar to a super sense of taste from the other world.

　The girl in front of him trembled slightly, her eyes becoming hazy. Bai Yuan stood silently in front of her, turning his gaze to the other students.

　"Have you all felt the charm of Chinese cuisine? Do you still think that Chinese food is inferior to Western cuisine? If you still have such thoughts, you are welcome to bring your people to take on the challenge anytime!"

　"No, teacher. I didn't get any food, so I don't understand what you mean."

　As soon as Bai Yuan finished speaking, a student immediately raised his hand and spoke, his face full of eagerness, and he seemed a little anxious.

　Because everyone around him had eaten, he couldn't squeeze to the front for a long time. By the time he finally got to the front, even Niu Mo's plate had been licked clean.

　"I didn't get any either!"

　"I only took one bite, and I haven't tasted it yet!"

　"Me too, teacher, please make another one so I can properly compare the differences between the two."

　"Teacher, Eugene!"

　"Teacher, let's cook Chinese food for the rest of our lives!"

　At this moment, the young students who had previously been criticizing Chinese food were now filled with longing, wanting to taste the delicious shredded pork with garlic sauce again.

　"Teacher, I'm going to the next classroom. I'll be back in a bit."

　Suddenly, Erina Nakiri grabbed his clothes tightly from behind and spoke in a slightly trembling voice, as if she was suppressing something.

　"Okay, go ahead, and have the girl next to you go with you."

　Turning his head, he saw that the girl's cheeks were already flushed red. She lowered her head and tightly gripped her school uniform skirt with one hand. Next to her was Hisako Shinto's anxious face, so he didn't make things difficult for her.

　"Okay, thank you teacher."

　Before Erina Nakiri could speak, Hisako Shinoto expressed her gratitude to Shirabuchi by bowing deeply, and then pulled Erina away from the classroom.

　Bai Yuan watched the two figures leave, a cryptic smile flashing across his face. He shook his head and turned his gaze to the eager students before him.

　"What are you thinking? Of course, you only get one chance. If you can't seize it, it's because you're incompetent. People who can't even grasp an opportunity are the most useless!"

　Want to get Yu Xiang Rou Si (shredded pork with garlic sauce)? Exchange it with a qualified dish! As long as you make a qualified dish, I'll reward you!

　Bai Yuan's voice held a hint of amusement; this was also his requirement for the candidates in the Dark Cuisine World: want to taste his cooking? Sure! Show your skills, and as long as you gain his approval, you'll receive a reward!

　Encouraged in this way, students often put in their best effort to cook, displaying amazing creativity in order to please him!

　This is his teaching plan.

　"what?"

　"A dish that meets the required standards? What exactly are the standards for a dish to be considered acceptable?!"

　"Let's get started! What do you need us to do? I can't wait!"

　As soon as Bai Yuan finished speaking, the scene became chaotic again, with everyone's faces beaming with excitement as they asked him about the criteria for a good dish.

　"It's very simple, it's just about using different ingredients to make a proper Yu Xiang Rou Si (shredded pork with garlic sauce)."

　The main purpose of the assessment is innovation. As long as the final taste satisfies me, I can get a plate of shredded pork with garlic sauce that I cooked myself.

　It's worth mentioning that my standards are very high. If anyone dares to serve a shredded pork with garlic sauce that's not up to par, they should get out of this class!

　As Bai Yuan spoke, he wrote the recipe on the blackboard. The sound of the chalk was loud and clear as he quickly wrote down how to make shredded pork with garlic sauce.

　"This is the most standard version. The shredded pork cannot be changed. As for the rest, create your own new Yu Xiang Rou Si (shredded pork with garlic sauce) according to your own ideas!"

　The chalk in his hand fell into the chalk box in a precise parabola. Bai Yuan opened his arms and looked at the students in front of him with a smile.

　"Alright, let's start cooking!"

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　"Lady Erina, what just happened? Why are you..."

　"

　Hisako Shinoto didn't say anything more, but Erina Nakiri noticed the worry in her eyes.

　"Hisako, that's not glowing food at all, it's the legendary flowing light food!"

　Although I was standing quite far back, I could still clearly feel the astonishing power of that dish!

　As she spoke, Erina Nakiri's expression was one of pure bliss. Even now, she could still clearly feel the lingering flavor of the shredded pork with garlic sauce on her lips and tongue.

　It has an extremely rich flavor, because the proportions are just right, creating a fish-like aroma!

　"A 'Radiant Light' level dish? Is it the 'Radiant Light' level dish I'm thinking of!?"

　Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Hisako Shinoto's initially worried expression turned to shock, and her mouth opened slightly in surprise.

　If it's a dish of luminous quality, it will indeed make everyone look like that.

　Her nose was blocked because of a cold, so she couldn't smell the fragrance in the air, which is why she didn't go crazy like the others.

　"Hisako, listen to me! That teacher is definitely someone important! From now on, we'll only take his classes! If we master his lessons, our strength will definitely undergo a dramatic transformation!"

　By the end of her sentence, Erina Nakiri could no longer contain the excitement in her voice.

　Although such an embarrassing thing had just happened, thanks to Bai Yuan's thoughtful care and the fact that everyone's attention was on the shredded pork with garlic sauce and no one was paying attention to her, she felt relieved after thinking about it.

　It's not shameful to be defeated by a dish of exceptional quality!

　"Why would someone so capable of creating dishes of the Radiant level come to Totsuki?"

　Could there be some kind of conspiracy...?

　Compared to Erina Nakiri's optimism, Hisako Shinoto was somewhat worried. A seven-star chef is a national treasure in any country, so how could they be easily transferred out?

　But Bai Yuan's sudden appearance at Totsuki Academy makes it hard not to suspect that there might be some conspiracy involved...

　"I don't know, but Grandpa personally reviews all the teachers recruited by Totsuki Academy, so there shouldn't be any major problems under normal circumstances."

　Moreover, this is an opportunity! As long as I seize it firmly, I will definitely surpass Alice! I must wash away the shame brought by that food battle!

　Thinking of the food battle three days ago, Erina Nakiri's face showed a look of resentment.

　She lost that food battle entirely because of the information gap. If she had known earlier that Alice Nakiri possessed Special Grade strength, she would have stalled for time!

　Although she is not afraid of challenges, she is not stupid. Naturally, she would not go and invite trouble when she knows she is no match for her opponent.

　"A chef who specializes in Chinese cuisine... wait, doesn't he look about our age?"

　As if suddenly realizing something, Hisako Shinoto stopped in her tracks, her face filled with undisguised horror.

　Because Bai Yuan was a teacher, they subconsciously felt that he was in a high position and that his prowess was a given when he taught them.

　But now that I've come to my senses and thought about it carefully, isn't a seven-star chef in his twenties a bit too outrageous?

　"Yeah, he looks so young! Even if he's older than us, he can't be more than a few years older! But... this young man is actually a top-tier seven-star chef?! Grandpa's only a six-star chef!"

　Erina Nakiri was momentarily lost in thought, recalling their chance encounter in the corridor, which she had initially found to be a romantic comedy.

　But now, considering Bai Yuan's status as a top-tier seven-star chef, this is quite terrifying!

　Especially considering that Senzaemon Nakiri was only a Special Grade Six-Star Chef, it's said he was stuck at that level for over thirty years...

　"Where did Grandpa find this monster from...?"

　Even though Erina Nakiri was very confident in her talent, she could only worship Hakugen, who was practically a bug in the world, at this moment.

　"Hurry up, Hisako!"

　Suddenly, Erina Nakiri spoke up.