The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Chapter 135, 95 points, victory.

The five judges were now completely intrigued. They put away their initial disdain and seriously picked up their spoons, ready to properly appreciate this dish with its hidden secrets.

This time, they were all prepared.

Grip the spoon tightly and press down hard to break the elastic and dry surface of the turtle jelly, successfully scooping up a spoonful of crystal clear golden turtle jelly.

The turtle jelly trembled slightly in the spoon, resembling a piece of warm, golden amber. Its appearance alone was enough to call it a work of art, making one almost reluctant to eat it.

Put the turtle jelly into your mouth.

The first sensation is an unprecedented and wonderful elasticity.

It's chewy and springy, yet not tough. With a gentle bite, the turtle jelly bounces slightly between your teeth, offering a refreshing and smooth texture with the natural sweetness of cantaloupe.

The initial taste is mild and mellow, with a fresh and pleasant flavor, but the intensity of the curry is not noticeable.

However, as the temperature inside the mouth slowly enveloped the turtle jelly, the bouncy turtle jelly began to melt.

The originally restrained flavor exploded on the tip of the tongue like a dormant volcano suddenly erupting!

The rich and mellow curry aroma sweeps over the entire mouth in an overwhelming manner.

The bright, spicy aroma of turmeric bursts forth first, followed by the perfectly balanced spiciness of chili—not overpowering, not harsh on the throat, but mellow and lingering. The sweet aftertaste of cinnamon slowly spreads through the throat, followed by the freshness of fennel, the richness of nutmeg, the unique aroma of coriander seeds, and the subtle spiciness of white pepper.

The flavors of dozens of spices unfold layer by layer, blending perfectly without a trace of disorder. Each flavor is clearly distinguishable, yet they are tightly intertwined, forming a rich aroma that hits the mind and instantly captivates the senses.

The core ingredient of the dish, the soft-shelled turtle, is prepared to perfection.

First, use a braising method to lock in the freshness and flavor of the turtle, removing most of its inherent earthy taste.

Then it is steamed with sweet cantaloupe, and the fragrance is completely infused into the soup, washing away the last trace of fishy smell and leaving only the unique freshness of the turtle.

The dish can be described as fresh without being fishy, ​​sweet without being cloying, and springy without being hard.

Soma Yukihira and Akira Hayama, who were standing nearby, had already tasted the bouncy turtle curry soup and were now silent.

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This bouncy turtle curry soup is also an aroma bomb.

However, unlike their instantaneous explosions, Jiang Yan's dishes are aroma bombs that explode with a delayed effect.

But this also makes the flavor more complex and layered.

It can be said that this dish is in no way inferior to their works in terms of creativity, taste, flavor, and ingredient preparation.

It even surpasses them in terms of creativity and unique taste!

On the judging panel, all five judges looked at Jiang Yan with amazement; they had indeed underestimated him.

This bouncy turtle curry soup is also a top-notch curry dish.

After the initial amazement, it was time for the scoring.

当分数出现的那一刻，整个赛场彻底沸腾20分、19分、19分、19分、18分！

Total score: 95 points!

With 95 points, he directly surpassed Hayama Akira's 94 points and took first place in Group A of the Autumn Selection Preliminary Tournament!

The numbers on the big screen were so bright they hurt my eyes.

Soma Yukihira and Akira Hayama both looked up at Jiang Yan, who had a faint smile on his face, their expressions extremely complicated.

There was shock, resentment, disbelief, but also heartfelt approval.

They had personally tasted the bouncy turtle curry soup and knew exactly how delicious it was. Even if they were unconvinced, they couldn't deny Jiang Yan's strength.

Ye Shanliang clenched his fists, staring intently at Jiang Yan.

"I will definitely win the final! Next time, I will absolutely not lose to you again!"

Jiang Yan glanced at Ye Shanliang and nodded.

"Then let's meet again in the finals."

Although Soma Yukihira did not speak, his tightly clenched fingers betrayed his equally unwillingness to fall behind.

With the final student's evaluation completed, the autumn selection preliminary rounds officially came to an end.

As he was about to leave, Jiang Yan looked at Ye Shanliang, who was still very unwilling, and suddenly extended an invitation.

"You probably don't have anything to do next, Hayama."

"Would you like to come to the Polaris Dormitory's banquet? It's very lively!"

Just then, Jiang Yan saw Shiomi Jun walking over and continued speaking.

"Of course, lecturer Shiomi Jun can come along too. I think Aunt Fumio would really welcome you."

Jiang Yan had a high opinion of Ye Shanliang, after all, his fish head curry puff pastry soup was indeed very good.

Ye Shanliang frowned, instinctively wanting to refuse.

Right now, all he can think about is how to beat Jiang Yan, and he has no interest in attending any banquet.

Before Hayama Akira could utter his refusal, Shiomi Jun, who had walked up to him, suddenly showed a nostalgic expression.

"A banquet at Polaris Dormitory? I really miss it. Back then, we used to have lively gatherings like this all the time."

Although they might be fed all sorts of bizarre and unappetizing dishes at banquets.

Upon hearing Shiomi Jun's words, Hayama Akira, who had originally decided to refuse, immediately agreed without hesitation.

"Then I'll take my leave."

Looking at Ye Shanliang, who had just been reluctant but now readily agreed, Jiang Yan glanced at Shiomi Jun without making a sound.

The relationship between the two was somewhat complicated, but Jiang Yan did not intend to say anything about it.

Moreover, for Hayama Akira, finding someone on his culinary journey who is worth dedicating all his efforts to cooking is a blessing in itself.

At least this way, Hayama Akira won't lose himself in cooking.

Of course, Jiang Yan didn't need to worry about this at all.

His vision and scope extend beyond Totsuki Academy, and are not limited to the world of Food Wars!.

The road ahead is vast and boundless, worthy of his lifelong exploration; there is no possibility of getting lost.

When Yukihira Soma heard Hayama Akira agree to attend the banquet, he immediately became interested and went to invite the Takumi and Isami brothers, as well as Mito Ikumi, Che Alice and Kurokiba Ryo to the banquet.

All five of them agreed.

The brothers Takmi and Isami had already been to Polaris Lodge once, and the experience was still fresh in their minds, so they readily agreed.

Although Mito Ikumi had never experienced it, she couldn't refuse Yukihira Soma's invitation and accepted.

As for Alice, she simply found it interesting and agreed.

Kurokiba Ryo was curious about Jiang Yan and Yukihira Soma, and since Alice had already agreed, he naturally didn't refuse.

Jiang Yan was pleased with Yukihira Soma's decision to invite everyone.

They've even started considering what ingredients to use next.

After all, seven out of the eight people who passed the autumn preliminary selection will be attending the banquet, so there will definitely be an impromptu cooking competition.

The only problem is that it will probably take Marui Zenji more time to clean the room tomorrow.

So the group arrived at Polaris Lodge in a grand procession.

However, since three people from Polar Star Dormitory passed the autumn selection preliminaries, Fumio Oomido specially arranged for everyone to have a banquet in the cafeteria, and even prepared a lot of dishes.

This relieved Marui Zenji.

Ryoko took out the newly brewed juice and poured it for everyone.

Then, Yoshino Yuuki raised her juice high and gave an energetic opening speech.

"Next! To commemorate the successful conclusion of the Autumn Selection Tournament, the Polaris Dormitory Victory Banquet is now officially beginning!"

"Cheers——!"

Everyone raised their juice bottles.

Despite being called a celebration banquet, everyone's conversation revolved around ingredients, spices, and cooking techniques. Especially since the autumn preliminary selection competition had just ended, the topic ranged from the curry ratio to the blending of spices, and the discussion was quite lively.

Shortly after the banquet began, Isshiki Satoshi went out for a while and then returned to the restaurant with the dishes.

However, when Isshiki Satoshi returned, he was only wearing an apron.

"Everyone, please eat more, don't be shy."

Takmi and Isami looked at Isshiki Satoshi calmly, their gazes unwavering.

"Okay, thank you for the treat, Isshiki-senpai."

After all, this wasn't the first time they'd seen such a scene, and they were used to it. However, Hayama Akira, Mito Ikumi, Alice Kiri, and Kurokiba Ryo, who were seeing this scene for the first time, were completely frozen in place, their hearts churning, unable to remain calm at all.

His gaze kept lingering on Isshiki Satoshi, while his heart roared with rage.

Wait a minute—why is there a guy wearing only an apron wandering around here?!

"Is it really okay to dress like this for this occasion?!"

The most crucial question is—why do all the people in the Polaris Dormitory seem so unfazed?!

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Compared to the restlessness of Hayama Akira and the other three, Shiomi Jun, although also meeting Isshiki Satoshi for the first time, was completely unconcerned about his attire. He drank his juice while chatting with Jiang Yan about the uses of spices.

She had seen far more eccentric students at Totsuki Academy, so Isshiki Satoshi's little hobby was really nothing to mention.