The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

While Jiang Yan and Ibu Saki were researching how to smoke Ligalo mammoth meat.

Meanwhile, Soma Yukihira was also preparing for his first food battle since entering the university.

That day, Jiang Yan had a flash of inspiration and came up with a new idea for smoking Ligalu mammoth meat. He excitedly prepared to discuss it with Ibuzaki Jun.

However, before Jiang Yan could find Ibuzaki Jun, he was stopped by Yoshino Yuuki.

"Yoshino, what's wrong?"

Jiang Yan stopped and looked at Yoshino Yuuki with a hint of doubt on his face.

Looking at Jiang Yan's puzzled expression, Yoshino Yuuki blinked helplessly.

"Today is the day of Yukihira's food battle against Mito Ikumi! We have to go to the stadium and cheer for Yukihira!"

"Yeah?"

Jiang Yan was taken aback upon hearing this. He rubbed his forehead and tried to recall for a moment, and it seemed that it was indeed today.

"I've been so focused on smoked meat lately that I completely forgot about it."

Of course, Jiang Yan mainly knew that Yukihira Soma could win, so he didn't take it to heart.

But since everyone else in Polaris Dormitory was going to cheer him on, he couldn't very well not go.

As they were talking, Ryoko Sakaki, Zenji Marui, and a few others came over.

Once everyone had arrived, the group headed towards the arena designated for the Food Wars.

On the way, Yoshino Yuuki said with obvious concern.

"Think about it, Mito Ikumi is the 'Meat Invader,' and her expertise in meat cooking is top-notch among the first-year students. I really don't know if Yukihira can withstand her onslaught."

Ryoko Sakaki nodded in agreement, her expression equally solemn.

"That's right, and the Mito family is a leading company in the beef industry. They'll definitely be using their highest grade A5 Wagyu beef for this food battle, right?"

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Everyone else looked worried, but Jiang Yan remained calm.

"Don't worry, Yukihira will definitely win, Mito Ikumi, she..."

At this point, Jiang Yan suddenly paused and murmured something in a low voice.

"Mito?"

Jiang Yan seemed to have encountered this surname before, a vague memory flashed through his mind, and a moment later his expression suddenly changed.

He remembered that he had previously sold Ligalu mammoth meat to a man named Mito Kazuya!

Mito Kazuya is also an employee of Mito Meat Products Company.

"Oh no! We have to get there quickly!"

Jiang Yan's tone carried a hint of urgency.

If Mito Ikumi had only used A5 grade Wagyu beef, Yukihira Soma would definitely have won.

But if Mito Ikumi were to bring out Rigal mammoth meat, then Yukihira would be in real danger!

Ligaloo mammoth meat is simply unmatched by ordinary meat.

"What's wrong? Why the sudden rush?"

Yoshino Yuuki was completely bewildered by Jiang Yan's sudden change and quickly asked him for an explanation.

Jiang Yan scratched his head and gave an embarrassed explanation.

"Nothing much... except that Mito Ikumi will probably use the kind of meat that Ibuzaki and I are currently smoking to compete this time."

Upon hearing this, Yoshino Yuuki paused for a moment, then her expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

"Does that mean Yukihira is doomed to lose?"

Jiang Yan had previously made roasted meat with Ligalu mammoth meat. It was just a simple grilling process, but the extreme tenderness and abundant juices were so delicious that they made one's tongue tingle.

It is a top-grade meat that even A5 Wagyu beef cannot match.

If Mito Ikumi really uses Ligalo mammoth meat to compete, what will Yukihira use to compete?

Not only Yoshino Yuuki, but also Sakaki Ryoko, Marui Zenji and others who were traveling with her were even more worried at this moment, and their pace involuntarily quickened.

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"By the way, Jiang Yan, how did you know Mito would use that kind of meat?"

As Ryoko Sakaki walked, she couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Well, I sold some Mito meat products to them before."

Jiang Yan touched his nose, his tone slightly embarrassed, and then added, trying to appear calm.

"Of course, this is just my guess; maybe she won't take it out."

However, his words clearly lacked conviction.

The group quickened their pace and finally arrived at the venue before the food battle began. There were already many students sitting inside, and discussions were going on.

Seeing that the food battle hadn't started yet, Jiang Yan breathed a sigh of relief and immediately found Yukihira Soma, who was making preparations backstage. He then took a condiment bottle out of his pocket and handed it to him.

"Here, remember to use it later."

Soma Yukihira reached out and took it, then lifted the lid to see the orange-yellow fine salt granules with a refreshing fruity aroma wafting out, instantly brightening his eyes.

"Isn't this orange salt? Then I'll take it."

Soma Yukihira smiled and was about to put the spice bottle away, but he didn't actually intend to use it.

He was very confident about the dishes he was going to make next.

However, when Jiang Yan lowered his voice and mentioned that Mito Ikumi was very likely to use Rigalu mammoth meat in the competition, Yukihira Soma's smile instantly vanished, and his expression became extremely serious.

Soma Yukihira has confidence in his cooking.

However, if his opponent were to bring out top-tier ingredients like Ligalo mammoth meat, which are completely beyond the ordinary level, he really wouldn't have a very good chance of winning.

After all, the taste of that meat was just too delicious.

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"I see."

Soma Yukihira glanced at the orange salt in his hand, a hint of seriousness flashing in his eyes.

He had previously tried dishes made with orange salt, and the unique fruity aroma and salty flavor greatly enhanced the taste of the ingredients.

If used well, it's not impossible to win.

However, if he were to add orange salt, his original cooking plan would have to be completely adjusted in a short period of time.

At this moment, there were less than ten minutes left before the food battle officially began, and time was running out.

Just as Yukihira Soma was pondering how to adjust the dish, Jiang Yan took out another piece of dark red, firm-textured Rigalu mammoth meat and handed it to him.

"Do you want to use this kind of meat in the competition too?"

I glanced at the Ligalu mammoth meat in Jiang Yan's hand.

Soma Yukihira raised the condiment bottle in his hand, his tone firm yet tinged with arrogance.

"This is enough."

Seeing that Yukihira Soma refused, Jiang Yan was not disappointed at all; instead, a knowing smile appeared on his lips.

If Yukihira were to actually accept the mammoth meat, this food battle would lose its appeal.

Moreover, orange salt is no less of a quality than Ligaloo mammoth meat.

If Yukihira can use the orange salt well, winning this food battle shouldn't be a problem.

"In that case, Yukihira, you should focus on preparing for the battle."

Jiang Yan turned and walked towards the audience seats as he spoke.

Soma Yukihira will definitely need to urgently adjust his cooking plan next, so he shouldn't bother him any longer.

"Hey, Jiang Yan! Thanks!"

Yukihira Soma gazed at Jiang Yan's retreating figure, his tone unusually solemn.

Regardless, the orange salt that Jiang Yan gave him gave him hope of winning.

Jiang Yan raised his hand and waved it casually.

"Don't lose! If you get expelled, the others will be really upset."