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

"Take me back to my room, I want compensation."

Seemingly noticing Erina Nakiri's gaze, and though she intended to foster a relationship between the two, at this moment, Alice Nakiri only wanted to assert her dominance.

After all, what she had just witnessed had a significant impact on her, and she had to let the other party know who the mistress of the house was!

She can be generous, but sometimes she can be incredibly stingy.

"now?"

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Bai Yuan froze, glancing at Erina Nakiri in the courtyard with some hesitation.

"is it not OK?"

Seeing Bai Yuan's appearance, Nakiri Alice deliberately put on a disappointed look and murmured in a volume that she wanted him to hear but was also afraid he would hear.

"Then go back to your room."

After glancing at Erina Nakiri in the courtyard, Bai Yuan remained silent for two seconds before finally making up his mind. He walked into the courtyard and whispered a few words in her ear before returning to the living room. He then picked up Alice Nakiri in his arms and strode towards the room.

"What?! You two are being all lovey-dovey, so why are you suddenly making me stand for an extra hour?!"

Watching Bai Yuan's departing figure and recalling what he had just said, Nakiri Erina remained silent for a while, then grew angrier the more she thought about it, and inexplicably couldn't hold back and shouted loudly.

Unfortunately, no one paid any attention to her at that moment.

She dared not disobey Bai Yuan's words, so she continued to stand in the courtyard in her body-training posture, looking exactly like a wronged child.

The next day, the weather was fine.

After finishing their morning classes, neither Yoshino Yuuki nor Yukihira Soma returned to the Polar Star Dormitory. Instead, they tacitly headed down the mountain in different directions.

"Please pass on a message to Teacher Bai Yuan, telling him that I'll be arriving later this afternoon."

Standing in front of the teaching building, Yoshino Yuuki bid farewell to Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko, and gave a brief explanation. After all, it was a battle between her and Yukihira Soma, and she did not want others to interfere, so she decided to go down the mountain by herself.

But even though she was going down the mountain, she still needed to give an explanation to Master Shirabuchi, so Yoshino Yuuki asked Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko to inform him.

"Okay, good luck."

Although I think Yoshino Yuuki is a bit eccentric, she is someone who has dedicated most of her time to cooking and is passionate about it.

Soma Yukihira's words yesterday were so rude that it was hard not to want to teach him a lesson, so they could understand Yoshino Yuuki's feelings.

"Well, I've been studying under Teacher Bai Yuan for so long, I'm not just here to slack off."

Yoshino Yuuki proudly raised her chin and then walked down the mountain.

She will win. The accumulation of the past six months will turn into sharp blades, crushing Yukihira Soma and making him take back what he said earlier.

On the other side, Soma Yukihira had no one to say goodbye to. As soon as get out of class ended, he left Totsuki Academy and rushed to the market at the foot of the mountain.

Since it's a duck-making competition, the ingredients must be the best, and they must be live ducks to ensure freshness.

With this in mind, Soma Yukihira entered the local livestock market.

However, before he could even go inside, just standing at the doorway, a strong, pungent smell of livestock immediately assaulted his senses.

Looking around, you can see all kinds of livestock and poultry.

Despite the smell, Soma Yukihira's eyes wandered around, and soon he found a male duck with its head held high and chest puffed out, looking very energetic.

"Boss, how do you sell this?"

With a slight thought, Soma Yukihira stepped forward to inquire about the price.

"This is imported. Look at its proud and imposing appearance. Its vitality and meat quality are both excellent. It's definitely top-quality, a premium product. If you really want it, I'll charge you 5,000 yen."

"Five thousand yen? Can you make it cheaper?"

Upon hearing the price, Soma Yukihira gasped in shock. What kind of ridiculous price was this? A duck could cost five thousand yen?!

You should know that in their country, the most expensive live duck is only 1,500 yen, so this price is more than three times higher.

"After deducting the cost price, I don't make much profit anymore, so it's impossible for it to be cheaper. If you want it, pay for it; if you don't want it, go find another store."

Looking at the student-looking man in front of him, the owner guessed he didn't have much money. The owner, wearing an apron and holding a butcher knife, clearly didn't want to talk to him anymore. After saying that, he went to serve other customers.

"Although I can afford it, I'll be strapped for cash for a while afterward, so it's really not worth it. I'd rather just buy some discounted duck meat at the supermarket."

The exorbitant prices forced Soma Yukihira to confront reality. Watching the owner go to attend to other customers, he couldn't help but sigh before heading to the supermarket he had seen on his way there.

What he didn't notice was that not far in front of him, Yoshino Yuuki had also arrived. At that moment, she was bargaining with the shopkeeper, her target being a wild duck that she had just caught from the mountain.

Actually, calling them wild ducks isn't quite right, because the mountain belongs to a person who keeps many animals there without much discipline, allowing them to survive through natural selection.

Such ingredients command extremely high prices and can be considered genuine and legal wild game.

"That's expensive! It costs 10,000 yen! There seems to be a vacant lot behind the Polar Star Dormitory. I'll raise a bunch of them and sell them here. I'll make a fortune!"

With a touch of reluctance, he handed over a large bill and then took the wild duck from the shopkeeper.

Although its wings and feet were tightly bound, the wild duck seemed to know its fate and struggled desperately in Yoshino Yuuki's hands, its tiny eyes filled with a longing for life.

"Don't worry, I'll make sure you go without any pain and perfectly showcase your value!"

As a skilled jungler, Yoshino Yuuki naturally wouldn't let it escape. She grabbed the base of its wings tightly with both hands and lifted it up.

Watching the wild duck struggle violently, he patted its head with his other hand, as if talking to himself or chanting to it.

After saying that, Yoshino Yuuki picked up the small handbag next to her, which contained the groceries she had bought on this trip. It was time to go back.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, I won't let you down!"

Thinking about what was about to happen, Yoshino Yuuki's lips curled up slightly, and she strode briskly toward the Polar Star Dormitory.

"300 yen, this is fine."

Looking at the discounted duck meat in his hand, Soma Yukihira's face showed a satisfied expression. This was the kind of price he knew.

"Sour plum..."

Coincidentally, the area next to the discounted duck meat was where the sour coal was displayed, which made him pick it up subconsciously, revealing a thoughtful expression.

"In that case, let's make that dish!"

A brilliant idea flashed through his mind, and he immediately overturned the dish he had been thinking about last night. With a face full of excitement, Soma Yukihira put the pickled plums into his shopping cart.

"The Polar Star Dormitory has all the seasonings. I saw plenty of scallions, ginger, and garlic yesterday. It's time to go back."

Looking at the groceries in his shopping cart, Soma Yukihira let out a long sigh of relief, then went to the checkout counter to pay, and returned to Totsuki Culinary Academy with his bags full of purchases.

"Yuuki is going to have a competition with that new transfer student?"

Closing the cookbook he was reading, Bai Yuan raised his eyes and looked at Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko, who had come to deliver the news, with a hint of curiosity.

"Yes, because that guy said some very disrespectful things yesterday, and Yuuki felt that he insulted you, so she wanted to teach him a lesson."

Tadokoro Megumi shared her guess, as she had similar thoughts, so she spoke very naturally.

"The reason is not important. With Yuuki's current strength, the outcome of a fight against that transfer student would be about 30% or 70%."

Because she was his student and he cooked for her every day, Bai Yuan had a precise understanding of Yoshino Yuuki's abilities.

Although the other party had been by his side for half a year, they were not very strong when they arrived. They were probably only at the upper-middle level of the Far Moon Realm, far from being at the top.

Although Yoshino Yuuki's skills have undergone tremendous changes after half a year of his training, it is still difficult for her to surpass Yukihira Soma, who has been studying cooking for twelve years.

Soma Yukihira's strength is roughly the same as Hisako Shinoto's, who received secret training.

This is actually normal, after all, while he was the one teaching the students at Totsuki Academy, Soma Yukihira was also taught by his father.

That newly promoted top-tier five-star chef, the pinnacle of the original world's setting, is, to say the least, a pretty good teacher.

Thinking of this, Bai Yuan couldn't help but feel a little emotional. If Yukihira Soma had arrived at Totsuki Academy a year later, he would probably have been trampled on by anyone.

"Is that transfer student really that good?"

Ryoko Sakaki was somewhat surprised. As roommates in the same dormitory, they had often sparred, and she was well aware of Yoshino Yuuki's current strength.

But she had no doubt about Bai Yuan's judgment. He said that the transfer student was stronger, and that transfer student was definitely stronger. There was no doubt about that.

“Yuuki…”

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, a look of worry appeared on Tadokoro Megumi's face.

She had initially thought Yoshino Yuuki would definitely win, but now that the outcome was uncertain, she felt a pang of unease, as if a cat had scratched her heart.

"This is a rare opportunity, let's go take a look."

Seeing that the two were distracted, Bai Yuan stood up, patted them on the shoulder, and said.

When your own student is competing against someone else, how can a teacher not go and watch? It would also be a good opportunity for Yoshino Yuuki to realize her shortcomings.

"Really? No more lectures...?"

"It's not too late to talk about it when we get back. We have plenty of time, so a little more time won't make a difference."

Seeing Sakaki Ryoko's slightly surprised expression, Shiro walked towards the door.

Cooking requires a balance of work and rest; if you only practice diligently, you can easily develop the wrong skills.

Thinking of this, Shiro had already left the kitchen. Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko exchanged a glance and quickly followed. At this moment, no one else had arrived yet.

He came to the Polaris Dormitory with the two of them; it was his first time there.

Looking at the old, rustic villa covered in vines, Bai Yuan felt not disgust but rather a sense of warmth and familiarity.

Because when he was in the world of culinary disasters, he lived in a house with a similar style.

Although the outside was dilapidated, the inside was very cozy and felt like home. It's a pity I was too young at the time, otherwise, having a wife and kids and a warm bed would have been wonderful.

It's a pity. After finally making a name for itself in the world of culinary disasters, it all ended up being transported here a second time without any real understanding of what was going on.

I must go back and visit if I have the chance.

As for how to get back, Bai Yuan had a vague idea. Both worlds had legendary cooking utensils; this couldn't be a coincidence, could it?

"They should be in the kitchen now."

Pushing open the door of the Polar Star Lodge, Tadokoro Megumi said a few words and then ran ahead to lead the way. Soon, the three of them passed through the hall and arrived at the kitchen door.

Chapter 161 Sour Plum Duck VS Lotus Leaf Duck.

"You're finally back. I've been waiting for you for ages..."

At this moment, Yoshino Yuuki was standing in the kitchen, idly fiddling with the seasonings.

Hearing a noise at the door, she thought it was Yukihira Soma and was about to complain when she realized that it was Shirabuchi, Tadokoro Megumi and Sakaki Ryoko.