The story begins in Food Wars, when Alice took him home.

"Okay, I respect your opinion."

However, there is one thing I don't understand about this dish: how exactly do you remove the impurities from the mountain delicacy hot pot in such a short time?

If I remember correctly, if you cook shiitake mushrooms, sweet potatoes, and burdock together in a pot, a lot of impurities will keep bubbling up, and once there are impurities, the taste of the soup will be completely changed.

Even if you strain it as hard as you can, you can't finish straining it in such a short time. So how did you manage to make the mountain delicacy soup so clear in such a short time?

The old man asked curiously, showing great interest in the technique. Despite his age, his attitude towards cooking remained sincere!

"I used this."

Upon hearing the question, Bai Yuan smiled and took out a stack of A3 paper. At the same time, he folded a paper bowl in front of Lanxi Jon, saying as he did so:

"The soup can boil even in a paper bowl, and it has absorbent properties, so it can absorb impurities from the ingredients during the cooking process. As long as you keep filtering it repeatedly, you can get a pot of crystal clear mountain delicacy soup!"

"I see, so that's how you remove impurities and make a perfect clear soup! What an incredible idea, to think of using paper..."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's explanation, Lancy Jon suddenly understood and couldn't help but admire his wisdom for coming up with this method!

"Paper can absorb even the smallest impurities, and it can also be used in other soups."

Bai Yuan exhaled a breath of stale air, his expression somewhat excited. It had been a long time since he had exchanged culinary insights with chefs of the same caliber.

This feeling is... something I haven't felt in a long time!

"So, sir, whose cooking do you think is better? It's time to decide the winner."

"Is that even a question? Of course it's you..."

As he spoke, Bai Yuan suddenly turned his head and looked at Jessie, who was tiptoeing not far away and seemed to be trying to sneak away. Suddenly, he jumped in front of him and kicked him in the chest.

In an instant, Jesse was sent flying backward.

"Are you still trying to run away now? Or do you think you can renege on your promise? I hope you don't do something so stupid, after all, I have many ways to make you keep your word."

Walking up to the fallen Jessie, Bai Yuan said coldly, "So far, no one has dared to break their contract with someone from the Dark Cuisine World!"

"Do you want to make an enemy of me just because of a few sea bream?!"

Jessie looked at Bai Yuan, who was closing in, with resentment. She couldn't understand why anyone would offend a top-level chef for just two sea breams!

Who do you think you are? Why should I care if I make an enemy of you?

Bai Yuan tilted his head, feigning confusion, then swung the kitchen knife in his hand. The tip of the knife whizzed past Bai Yuan's hair and finally plunged into the ground.

A strand of black hair fell to the ground.

"This is a street fight that wasn't reported to the Food Wars Bureau. The results of such a fight are not recognized by the Food Wars Bureau! Don't do anything reckless!"

Feeling the coldness on his ear, Jesse swallowed hard, a sense of fear rising within him, but he still forced himself to speak.

The reason is simple: the Food Wars Bureau would never acknowledge such a street contest, as that would be tantamount to challenging their authority. As long as they get through this, who can make them honor the bet?

Thurben has already gone back to the shop to gather his men. Just hold on a little longer, just a little longer! When he arrives with his men, maybe we can get some to beat this kid up and vent our anger!

Even if he's a skilled fighter, he couldn't possibly take on a dozen people by himself, could he? Even two fists can't fight four hands!

"Hahaha, it's really ugly!"

"Can you so easily break your own promise? I thought you were just not as good as the chef, but I didn't expect your character to be even more despicable."

Hearing Jesse's shameless words, Bai Yuan couldn't help but laugh. Nakiri Alice, who had just recovered from the illusion, overheard everything and couldn't help but mock him as well.

"How I act is none of your business, you two brats! Now get your feet off me, and we'll call it even. Otherwise, I'll call the police!"

Jesse spoke with a blustering tone, trying to scare the two and buy time. At the same time, the audience gradually recovered from the illusion of Bai Yuan's cooking and overheard their conversation, their faces showing strange expressions.

They must have heard right, a top-level chef actually wants to break the contract!

"Who said there was no reporting? Since I'm here, this competition is valid. I'm the person sent by the Food Wars Bureau to check whether this food war is fair!"

From the start to the end of the competition, everything proceeded normally, and no cheating occurred; therefore, this food battle is valid.

Just as a fierce glint flashed in Bai Yuan's eyes, preparing to teach Jesse a lesson, Lancy Jon suddenly stepped forward with a serious expression on his face.

As a high-ranking member of the Food Research Society, he naturally has people who can represent the Food Wars Bureau and can even be in charge of the Food Wars duels.

Just report it later, and then you can stamp it yourself.

"And who are you from? You claim to be from the Food Wars Bureau, does that mean you're part of the Food Wars Bureau?!"

Jesse stared wide-eyed, his voice filled with unspeakable resentment and some unease. He kept blaming Tulben for being too slow, and if this continued, he might get beaten up by Bai Yuan again!

"Stop! Let go of my chef!"

Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out, and Jesse seemed to have found his anchor, his face beaming with ecstasy.

"Come on, get this guy's foot off me!"

"It's really troublesome."

Seeing the menacing arrival of Thurben and his group, the surrounding onlookers scattered like birds, but Grandpa Lancy stood firmly by his side.

“Let’s take care of them together. You’re young, so you can stall the eight on the left. I’ll deal with the three on the right first. Young lady, step back. This isn’t a place for you to get involved.”

"Can you? Don't..."

Before Bai Yuan could finish speaking, the old man, who had looked extremely thin, suddenly exerted his strength. His body then changed and swelled up. His clothes were stretched open by his muscles, revealing his incredibly strong muscles underneath.

Seeing this, Bai Yuan felt a little relieved. He then looked at the several burly men rushing towards him, his face showing no fear.

He simply raised his hand slightly, and a surge of internal energy flowed within him. Faced with enemy attacks, he always simply raised his hand to retaliate with ease.

What's surprising is that although Ming Yuan's attack speed wasn't fast, it was impossible for anyone to dodge it. His movements seemed light, yet they were incredibly powerful.

In less than a minute, all eight people collapsed to the ground, groaning in pain. Bai Yuan, without even breaking a sweat, turned to look at Grandpa Lanxi.

Lancy Jon had already taken down two opponents, and the remaining one was only passively taking hits. Finally, he was struck to the ground with a chop to the neck, and then the opponent gave him a thumbs up, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Seeing him look over, Bai Yuan immediately nodded in acknowledgment, then walked up to Jesse, squatted down with a kind smile, and said:

"So, are you going to kneel down and beg for mercy, or have a nasty mark branded on your head?!"

Chapter 31 Frustration and Comfort

Even if you kneel down and beg for mercy, you'll still be branded with an unpleasant mark on your head.

These words echoed in Jesse's mind for a long time. Looking at the carefree young man in front of him, he had no doubt that the other party would really do such a thing.

This can be seen from the fact that he beat him without any restraint and overturned all the thugs he had called.

"Well, it seems your choice has left a bad taste mark on your head."

Although it involves pressing the hot iron directly onto the skin, I have a special method to ensure it won't cause you too much pain or disrupt your daily life.

Of course, with this mark on your head, I can't guarantee whether customers will still go to your restaurant, or whether your staff will obey you.

Bai Yuan stood with his arms crossed in front of Jessie, adopting the posture of a superior, while his voice revealed an indescribable pressure, which immediately made the special chef's face turn bitter.

As Bai Yuan finished speaking, and upon learning that the so-called "unpalatable mark" was actually a red-hot iron branded directly onto the head, Jesse's mental defenses finally reached their limit. Finally, as Bai Yuan turned to retrieve the unpalatable mark…

Jancis suddenly raised his hand and slapped himself hard, then whispered to those around him, "My cooking is the worst in the world."

"Speaking so softly? Haven't you eaten?"

Bai Yuan's lips curled up, he stopped and returned to Jesse's side, looking at him with a half-smile. He didn't have any unpalatable marks; who would carry such a thing around?

But Jesse was already terrified, and as the slap landed on his face, he was filled with a feeling of humiliation.

But there's nothing he can do but endure it now.

Just wait, when he gets back, he'll definitely find a way to get revenge! He'll repay the humiliation he suffered today a hundredfold, a thousandfold!

"My cooking is the worst in the world!"

"You've got the voice, but what about the slap before you said that? If you're not sincere, I think it would be better to leave a bad mark on your head to teach you a lesson!"

Bai Yuan pinched his chin with a somewhat disgusted expression, turning around as he spoke, looking as if he really wanted to get that unpalatable mark.

"Snapped."

"My cooking is the worst in the world!"

This slap was quick and loud, and the sound was much louder. At this moment, Jesse had decided to give up entirely.

Anyway, he had already said it and couldn't take it back. In fact, he even felt a strange sense of satisfaction as the slap landed on his face.

Those around him were amazed by his behavior, clearly not expecting the bet between the two to be like this.

It's so cruel that he has to slap himself in the street and say that his cooking is worthless, but in doing so, their feud is now officially sealed!

Do you think I went too far?

After finalizing the matter of the sea bream and saying goodbye to Mr. Lancy Jon.

On the way home, Bai Yuan looked at Alice Nakiri walking beside him with her head down and not saying a word for a long time, and asked her meaningfully.

“I don’t think you went too far. In fact, I feel very relieved, since the other party started the trouble and targeted us first.”

Shaking her head, Alice Nakiri was never a saint, so she naturally wouldn't sympathize with someone who tried to cause trouble but ended up getting slapped in the face.

"Then why are you keeping your head down? You don't look very happy."

Ask whatever comes to mind; this is one of Bai Yuan's strengths. He understands the saying that a woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea, so he won't make any unfounded assumptions.

"I just think I'm ridiculous. After watching your match today, Master, I realized your true strength and how arrogant I was before..."

Alice Nakiri lowered her head again as she spoke, her voice growing softer and softer. She had originally come out to buy sea bream for a knife skills competition, but now…

"Compared to others of the same age, your strength is already quite good, so don't underestimate yourself."

Bai Yuan stated truthfully that after six years of training, Nakiri Alice's skill level was not far from that of a top-tier student.

If you calm down and spend another two years accumulating experience, passing the top-level assessment is not difficult.

"But... I want to become stronger, I want to help you more, Brother Bai Yuan."

Alice Nakiri raised her head, her eyes filled with a complex and somewhat ambiguous expression, but Bai Yuan did not notice.

“You can already help me a lot. At least you can handle the cooking I make, and you can complete 50% of the steps on your own.”

"really?"

"Really, you have to believe in your own abilities!"

Bai Yuan patted Nakiri Alice's head, his voice much gentler than usual.

Suppress the arrogant when they are arrogant, and encourage them when they are frustrated. Only in this way can they grow up healthily. This is also the most basic quality of a teacher.