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

"But the competition will continue when we get back. After all, we've already bought the sea bream. This time, I'll show you what true mastery of knife skills looks like!"

"What dish is the chef preparing?"

Alice Nakiri raised her head and asked with some anticipation.

Knowing that she was bound to lose, she actually felt relieved.

Strictly speaking, it should be considered sashimi.

"Sashimi? Surprisingly ordinary. Although this dish showcases knife skills, can't an ordinary chef make it?"

"There are some differences, you'll see when the time comes."

Bai Yuan smiled mysteriously. If there was anything that best demonstrated knife skills, it would undoubtedly be the Fierce Ice Fresh Sea Bream Mountain, at the cost of the chef's hand being frostbitten.

When a chef's skills reach a level of perfection, even a piece of cloth can confuse the sense of touch. Unless you hold the knife with your bare hands, you will never be able to fully demonstrate your superb knife skills.

In this way, the astonishing cold of the Beichen Tianlang Blade would penetrate the chef's hands, and if he was not careful, he would suffer frostbite and necrosis, so it was also known as the two-headed knife.

This knife even requires the chef to sacrifice his right hand, which he considers his lifeblood, to cut the ingredients…

However, this was not a problem for him, because he had super-touch, and could exert 99% of his power even when wrapped in cloth.

As for unleashing its full power, please, it's just an educational competition. How could he risk his future as a chef?

He's a normal person, not a hot-blooded idiot!

"Mr. Hakugen, Ms. Nakiri, we meet again."

Soon, the two walked back to the Nakiri's house. The fish shop owner, Ang, arrived first, wearing a delivery uniform with the shop's name printed on it, and was meeting with Jonah.

"Has the sea bream been sent in yet?"

After nodding to the fish shop owner, Ang, Bai Yuan turned his gaze to Jonah and inquired about the sea bream, which was the most important ingredient for lunch.

"Yes, Mr. Kurokiba is currently looking after them, and they are being housed in the backyard of the villa."

"It's good that it's been delivered. We'll go home and prepare. After you've finished handing it over, come to the lobby and you'll serve as the referee for this match."

"clear."

After a brief explanation, Bai Yuan and Nakiri Alice entered the villa together.

Alice went upstairs to change her clothes, while he went to the underground ice chamber that Leonora Nakiri had specially prepared for him, where two Hokushin Tenrou blades were stored.

He honed these skills bit by bit!

I was originally worried about encountering a tough opponent and wanted to use it at that time, but using a knife to present the best taste is not a loss.

Thinking about the reactions of Alice Nakiri and the others later, Bai Yuan couldn't help but smile. Then, he carefully placed the Northern Star Wolf Blade into the icy sheath next to him.

This knife is powerful, but its practical use is extremely limited, and once the blade is drawn, it cannot be retracted; forcibly retracting it will only result in a significant loss of sharpness.

The second draw of the blade didn't cut as well as a regular kitchen knife!

"Master, the sea bream are ready, and the competition can begin at any time."

"I see."

Bai Yuan slung the Beichen Tianlang Blade over his shoulder and walked steadily toward the top of the basement, where he saw Alice, dressed neatly, waiting for him.

Chapter 32 Seven Star Blade

"It seems you've prepared very well."

The girl, dressed in a chef's uniform, looked smart and capable. She was staring intently at him, her eyes burning with fierce fighting spirit.

She had just realized that Bai Yuan didn't want to see her looking dejected.

Therefore, even in a match she was certain to lose, she would give it her all to show her master just how strong she really was!

"I am ready!"

"Iris Nakiri said confidently, her whole demeanor brightening. Bai Yuan looked at her and finally nodded with satisfaction.

That's more like what a disciple should be like!

"I'm really looking forward to it. What kind of dish does Brother Bai Yuan plan to make?"

As I followed Alice Nakiri into the living room, a familiar voice reached my ears.

Leonora Nakiri had been waiting there for a long time. When she saw him arrive, she immediately got up and went forward excitedly, her eyes practically jumping with joy.

And what's also about to pop out is what's hidden beneath extremely loose clothing...

"See no evil."

Bai Yuan muttered to himself, raising his gaze slightly upwards. Leonora Nakiri was truly capricious at home, completely disregarding him as a man.

It was one thing before, since he was young then, but now he's a real adult, and if he continues like this, he might make a mistake!

"You'll find out soon enough; let me keep you in suspense for now."

Avoiding Leonora's gaze, Bai Yuan spoke mysteriously, building up anticipation.

"Hmm, he's actually being mysterious and keeping things from me. Little Brother Bai Yuan is really wicked!"

Seeing that Bai Yuan was unwilling to tell her, Leonora Nakiri's cheeks visibly puffed up, then she let out a soft hum and returned to her original position.

Looking at Nakiri Leonora, who behaved like a young girl, Bai Yuan smiled helplessly. Time really hadn't left a trace on her face. She looked exactly the same as when he first met her, so there was nothing out of place about her doing these things.

No wonder people say that money can nourish a person. It can keep a woman in her thirties looking like a young girl, and with her perfect figure, the contrast is amazing!

"Have you figured anything out?"

Bai Yuan stepped into the fish tank, where two plump sea bream were swimming happily, looking quite energetic.

Kurokiba Ryo watched intently from the side, seemingly contemplating how to cook them, before standing up when Shirayuki arrived.

"The quality of sea bream is really good this season. I'll ask the shop to stock some up later and see if I can develop a dish that's good enough for a master chef."

Kurokiba Ryo pinched his chin, as if talking to himself, or as if speaking to Bai Yuan.

"You should consider the first-class level first. You can't go far if you don't lay a solid foundation. Although the special-grade chef assessment does not restrict the chef level for registration, it requires a high registration fee, which is non-refundable regardless of whether you pass the assessment or not."

"Taking the first-class chef exam is too troublesome. It's better to just take the special-grade exam directly. After all, even if you become a first-class chef, you'll eventually have to aim for the special-grade."

Kurokiba Ryo said in a deep voice, "Now that Nakiri Alice has become a first-class chef, the only way to surpass her is to go even further and become a special-class chef!"

"You should think it through yourself. Although being a top-level chef is just the minimum requirement to become a senior chef, it's not as simple as you think."

Seeing Kurokiba Ryo's resolute attitude, Bai Yuan didn't say anything more. In any case, it was the other party's choice, and it was not something he could interfere with.

The reason I said those few words is simply because we've known each other for several years and have developed some feelings for each other; he's a very sentimental person.

You choose first.

At that moment, Alice Nakiri also came over and stood beside him without saying a word, but her eyes showed an eager look.

"Then I'll take this one. It looks a bit stronger and has a good level of energy."

Seemingly having been waiting for Bai Yuan to say this, Nakiri Alice pointed to one of the more lively sea breams and then walked over with a fishing stick in hand.

She didn't have Bai Yuan's strength, so she needed to take it one step at a time. Fortunately, she had received special training in handling live poultry, so even though she hadn't killed any live fish for several months, she wasn't too unfamiliar with the process.

As for Bai Yuan, he didn't rush to scoop out the sea bream. Instead, he took out the Seven Star Knife from the kitchen and lined it up on the counter.

The so-called Seven Star Blades naturally consist of seven blades, each corresponding to one of the seven stars in the sky. Specifically, they are: Po Jun Blade, Lian Zhen Blade, Lu Cun Blade, Wen Qu Blade, Ju Men Blade, Wu Qu Blade, and Tan Lang Blade.

My fingers lightly touched each knife, as if greeting my closest old friend, savoring their coolness.

The next moment, Bai Yuan moved, and everyone's eyes were drawn to him, including Alice Nakiri, who had just finished killing the fish and was preparing to proceed with the next step!

Bai Yuan scooped the live sea bream out of the water and placed it on the cutting board, letting it thrash and splash around as if he didn't notice.

Suddenly, he moved like a whirlwind, and the "Po Jun" sword in the Seven Star Blade struck first, slicing through the air and landing precisely on the head of the sea bream, instantly sealing its vitality without damaging its flesh in the slightest.

Then, "Lian Zhen" danced lightly, like the Weaver Girl shuttling among the brocade clouds, delicately moving between the fish bones and flesh, removing the fine bone spurs one by one. The exquisite skill was breathtaking!

The sea bream's body, under this gentle knife work, still maintains its perfect shape, as if it has simply been given new life.

The "Wenqu" sword makes its appearance, its movements unhurried and graceful, each stroke imbued with endless rhythm and beauty. Fish scales shimmer and splash under the flash of the blade, like the brightest stars in the night sky.

The "giant gate" was deployed, cutting the sea bream meat into pieces of varying sizes according to the parts, and arranging them neatly on the cutting board.

In less than two minutes, a lively sea bream was transformed into pieces of usable fish meat by Bai Yuan's hands.

"So fast! What kind of amazing move is that?"

Alice Nakiri muttered to herself that if she were to handle this sea bream, it would take her at least five minutes, more than twice as long as it would take Shirabuchi.

"This isn't some kind of magic trick. The most important thing in handling sea bream is to be decisive and efficient. The teacher simply chose the most suitable tools to handle every part of the sea bream. He knows every inch of the sea bream's structure like the back of his hand!"

The worst thing you can do when handling sea bream is to hesitate; hesitation will affect your knife skills. A tense mind and hesitant knife work will only ruin the whole fish!

Kurokiba Ryo, suppressing his excitement, explained from the side, his eyes revealing a strange emotion as he looked at Bai Yuan. He wished he were the one competing against Bai Yuan right now!

Now, just looking at it makes his blood boil!

Bai Yuan's skills were far superior to his expectations, especially in handling the sea bream; his technique was many times more proficient than Bai Yuan's!

Even for him, it would take at least four minutes to handle a sea bream like this, and his technique would never be as smooth and effortless as his.

As a master of seafood cooking, Kurokiba Ryo naturally noticed this, and his respect for Shiro Awakening grew even stronger.

"Today I'll show you what real knife skills are!"

"Northern Star Heavenly Wolf Blade, Arhat Crystal Slash!"

At this moment, Bai Yuan's energy and spirit had reached their peak, and all the energy in his body was surging towards the Northern Star Wolf Blade behind him.

Beichen Tianlang Blade, unsheathed!

Chapter 33 Fierce Ice Fresh Sea Bream Mountain

"What? This is a kitchen knife made of ice! How is that possible? In this weather, shouldn't ice have melted long ago? Let alone been used as a kitchen knife!"

Upon seeing the Northern Star Wolf Blade unsheathed, its icy blue blade, Kurokiba Ryo's face flashed with shock. This was the first time he had seen this blade, and the bone-chilling cold emanating from it proved that it was forged from ice!

"This is a knife developed by my master himself, called the Northern Star Wolf Blade. It is as sharp as a razor and contains an icy aura that can prevent heat from affecting the meat. It can be said to be a perfect cleaver."

Looking at Kurokiba Ryo's naive and unsophisticated voice, Nakiri Alice gave a light snort and said with a hint of pride.

Although Bai Yuan has never been seen using this sword, since it was meticulously crafted by him, its power must be considerable!

"I see. But in this hot weather, won't the ice melt?"

Kurokiba Ryo asked doubtfully, "No matter what, is it really okay to use ice blades in this heat? Won't they melt right away?"