Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　Even if martial arts are a good thing, it's all just empty talk if you can't learn them.

　"Do I need to taste dishes that are roughly on par with my skill level? To improve little by little!?"

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Erina Nakiri's eyes lit up.

　During this time, because she had been staying by Bai Yuan's side and enjoying his top-notch cooking every day, her God Tongue hadn't made much progress.

　"Ruzi can be taught."

　Bai Yuan nodded, revealing an appreciative expression, and then turned on the stove in front of him: "During this time, I will teach you the dark technique, Silver Chopsticks Ten Pots Return."

　The proverb "Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime" applies to Baek Won, who deeply understood this principle.

　For Erina Nakiri, Silver Chopsticks Ten Pots Return is undoubtedly the most suitable ability to make a large number of dishes of the same level.

　"Ten pots of silver chopsticks returned?!"

　Erina Nakiri swallowed hard. Although she had never seen this move before, since it was taught to her by Hakugen himself, it couldn't possibly be a weak move.

　The image of Alice Nakiri using the White Serpent Chain flashed through his mind; that move had shocked the powerful members of the Nakiri family, leaving them at a loss for words.

　A groundbreaking, top-tier culinary skill!

　"That's right, I'll only demonstrate it to you once."

　He pondered the original form of the Silver Chopsticks Ten-Pot Return in his mind. After his modifications, this move became even more powerful, but it was no longer suitable for Erina Nakiri.

　While thinking, he pulled out several long silver chopsticks from behind him.

　Although Erina Nakiri was surprised, she didn't say anything and just stared blankly at everything that was happening in front of her.

　Why is Teacher Baiyuan taking out such long silver chopsticks?

　It's understandable that the White Snake uses a long stick to spin its chain, since it's just an elongated rolling pin. But aren't these silver chopsticks only for picking up food?

　At most, it plays a supporting role when cooking fried foods.

　"If you can achieve this level within two months, that will be fine."

　At the same time, Bai Yuan turned on three stoves and deftly lifted the iron pot hanging on the sink, placing it over the flames.

　After finishing these tasks, she used silver chopsticks to hook up the oil pot and drizzled oil into each pot. Then she began to process the ingredients that had been placed on the counter in advance.

　Compared to the previous steps, this step is the most difficult, requiring the ingredients to be processed at high speed with chopsticks. Erina Nakiri watched intently.

　In just a moment, the ingredients are hooked into the air by the chopsticks, and the next moment, under the clinking and stirring of the chopsticks, they are transformed into different sizes, the perfect state for stir-frying.

　After the ingredients were prepared, they were put into the pots, and the silver chopsticks quickly stirred them in the different pots. Before long, the three dishes appeared on the plates.

　"Shrimp and scrambled eggs, crispy yellow vegetables, and crab-like meat..."

　Looking at the dish in front of her, Erina Nakiri looked surprised.

　While these dishes are not difficult to make, the difficulty increases exponentially when it comes to cooking and plating them all at the same time.

　"You should be very familiar with these three dishes. They were all made by the examinee just now. Try them and see how they differ from what you just ate."

　As the dish was placed on the plate, golden light instantly emanated from it.

　Despite its incredibly rough cooking techniques, it has achieved a level of culinary excellence that shines through!

　As expected of Teacher Bai Yuan!

　The aroma in the air made my mouth water uncontrollably, and a strong desire arose in my heart to devour the food in front of me!

　"This technique may not be able to produce dishes at their peak, but it can maintain a similar level. Of course, it requires a lot of effort."

　Seeing the adoring look in Erina Nakiri's eyes, Bai Yuan began to explain.

　Because of distraction, the quality of dishes prepared by the silver chopsticks ten pots will be slightly lower, depending on the user's skill level and state of mind.

　Take Bai Yuan for example. Because he's not really interested, the dishes he makes are only at the peak of the sixth-grade special level.

　Of course, if others knew about Versailles's ideas, they would definitely roll their eyes in anger and scold him for being ungrateful.

　"Although I can manage the earlier steps if I try hard enough, the later steps of handling the ingredients with chopsticks..."

　That's too difficult for me.

　Erina Nakiri humbly acknowledged her shortcomings; to be precise, this wasn't something she could just force herself to do.

　If Bai Yuan hadn't demonstrated this to her—that chopsticks are no different from knives when handling food—she would definitely have thought he was making fun of her. Otherwise, why would he say something so absurd?!

　Using chopsticks to process ingredients in the air was a cooking method she had never seen or even heard of before, just like the White Snake spinning its chain.

　Where did Master Bai Yuan learn so many amazing skills at such a young age? He's truly an incredible man.

　"Don't worry, I've already thought of that, so I've developed a rigorous training plan for you. As long as you follow my plan, you'll be fine."

　Bai Yuan's lips curled up slightly.

　No one knew Erina Nakiri's strength better than him; she was at a level that wasn't weak, but wasn't particularly strong either.

　In the original work, her talent was top-notch, and in the later stages she became the strongest of the younger generation at Totsuki Academy, with her performance level being roughly equivalent to a Special Grade.

　But that's about it.

　An eighteen-year-old master chef, while considered a top-tier chef, is still some distance from being a true genius.

　"Okay! No matter how tough the training is, I will try my best to get through it."

　Thinking of Alice's shocked expression when she used the Silver Chopsticks Ten Pot Return, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but smile, looking very excited.

　"That sounds nice, but I don't believe it. I'll see what you do."

　Hearing Erina Nakiri's boastful words, Bai Yuan didn't believe her completely. His gaze swept over her, and a bunch of training ideas popped into his mind.

　To master the "Ten-Pot Reversal with Silver Chopsticks" technique, one must be extremely skilled at handling chopsticks, which requires not only physical strength but also dexterity.

　"After you've eaten your fill, rest for half an hour and then go for a few laps in the yard. Tomorrow, have someone install some fitness equipment at home, just buy the ones listed here."

　Bai Yuan quickly wrote a note, while Nakiri Erina impatiently picked up her chopsticks and, without even scooping up any rice, began to eat heartily, her face full of excitement.

　She closed her eyes while eating, trying to savor the flavors of the food.

　But aside from being incredibly delicious and being able to taste the flavors of the raw ingredients, God's Tongue seemed to have crashed, unable to analyze anything deeper.

　Of course, she can still distinguish some basic flavors, and if she were to replicate them, it wouldn't be a big problem, but she wouldn't be able to do it perfectly.

　"Okay, I'll have someone bring it over in a bit."

　After quickly devouring the three dishes in front of her, Erina Nakiri glanced at the list in Shirahara's hand and nodded.

　"Wait, don't move yet."

　"what?"

　Because she ate too quickly, there were a few food crumbs left on Erina Nakiri's face.

　Seeing this, Bai Yuan frowned slightly, but without much hesitation, he reached out and took the piece of egg off the other person's face, and naturally put it into his mouth.

　"Sorry, I'm used to it."

　He chewed the egg piece briefly and swallowed it. Seeing the girl's face turn visibly red, Bai Yuan looked somewhat embarrassed before speaking.

　"It's okay, I know you didn't mean it, don't overthink it."

　Seeing Bai Yuan looking over, and remembering what had just happened, Erina Nakiri hurriedly looked away, not daring to meet his gaze. Her shy, timid demeanor was incredibly exciting.

　Given their current seating positions, the distance between them was less than the width of a fist, and Bai Yuan could clearly feel the intense heat emanating from the girl.

　He had only experienced this with Alice Nakiri, but she was far more proactive than him; usually, she would be sitting on his lap by then.

　Of course, every time this happens, he pushes the person away while reminding himself not to make a mistake, because once he does, there's no going back.

　It was these repeated reminders that kept him going until recently...

　Thinking about what happened at the hotel that day, Bai Yuan couldn't help but smile, his expression full of joy. This was definitely the best first time of his life!

　The object of his affection was the person he liked the most, and the other person also liked him. They were both willing to move forward until the very end... The feeling and excitement of that moment are still vivid in his memory.

　"Well..."

　Looking at Bai Yuan, who was leaning back on the sofa with an unnatural smile on his lips, Nakiri Erina pouted slightly, lost in thought.

　"Let's watch a few episodes of Tom and Jerry."

　Out of sheer boredom, Bai Yuan took out his phone from his pocket, started playing Tom and Jerry, and leaned back on the sofa to watch it.

　"How about I make the dishes they made this morning, and improve them according to your method? Can you take a look and see if there are any problems?"

　Looking at the screen on her phone, Erina Nakiri frowned, seemingly feeling that this was not a proper way to do her job, and then spoke up.

　"Forget it, we still have training later."

　Don't keep your mental tension too high, or it will snap eventually, and that won't help improve your cooking skills.

　Bai Yuan waved his hand, but instead of getting up, he said the following words.

　"Then let's watch it on a big screen, just project it onto the TV."

　"Ah."

　After a series of actions, Bai Yuan projected the screen from his phone onto the TV, while simultaneously drawing the curtains and turning off the lights, making the TV the only source of light.

　This creates the atmosphere of a movie theater.

　The girl was adorable, and he wanted to take advantage of the time they were alone to further their relationship.

　As for the best way to advance a relationship, it is undoubtedly to go shopping, eat out, and watch movies.

　"Seriously, your house is so big, how come you don't even have a single snack in stock?"

　"Those snacks have too many additives and don't taste very good, so I didn't buy them."

　Seeing Bai Yuan searching back and forth in the house but finding nothing, and hearing his complaints, Nakiri Erina blushed slightly and offered an explanation.

　The downside of God's Tongue is evident at this moment: I really can't get used to snacks in their outer packaging.

　"There should still be plenty of ingredients left in the kitchen. I'll go make some dishes to eat while watching TV."

　Not used to not having anything to eat while watching TV, Bai Yuan got up and prepared to go to the kitchen.

　When Erina Nakiri saw this, she quickly turned off the TV and silently followed behind him like a little shadow.

　"You can watch TV."

　Looking at Erina Nakiri who had come to the kitchen with him, Shirabuchi said.

　“I think it’s more interesting to be by your side and watch you cook, and I can also learn new things.”

　Erina Nakiri sincerely said that she would rather watch Shirabuchi's cooking than watch anime. Not only could she learn new things, but more importantly, she could stay by his side, which would make her feel better.

　Although it sounds mystical, it's true.

　When was it discovered?

　I guess it was when I got home at night that I felt a sense of emptiness.

　It felt like something was being ripped out of my body. I'd always felt this way before, but this feeling only started after I returned from the Nakiri family manor.

　After thinking it over, Erina Nakiri realized that it was the nonsense Alice Nakiri had told her that made her act so strangely.

　Chapter 156 Youth Chef Academy Championship

　"For snacks, crispy ones are the best choice. They're satisfying without being too filling. So, let's make some potato wedges and fried chicken skin."

　Considering that Erina Nakiri would be running later and needed some time to digest, Shirai didn't plan to make any snacks that would fill her stomach.

　Seeing potatoes and chicken in the kitchen sparked this idea in my mind.

　"Fried chicken skin? Won't it be too oily? And I remember chicken skin being very fishy..."

　Potato wedges are a common snack when watching movies, and she's bought them before. But fried chicken skin is something she really doesn't understand.

　Although there are dishes in Japanese cuisine that use chicken skin, they are relatively rare. I remember using it more often in yakitori.

　"What you're describing is a case of not doing it well. A case of doing it well will naturally not have that problem; it will only bring two experiences: crispness and fragrance."

　This is something I can't easily explain in words; you'll understand once you taste it later.

　Seeing that Erina Nakiri had doubts about the fried chicken skin, Shirai couldn't help but defend it, rolling up his sleeves as he walked toward the chicken on the counter in front of him.

　"Let's prepare the ingredients before cooking."

　As soon as she finished speaking, a flash of silver light appeared before Erina Nakiri's eyes, and the raw chicken in front of her also took off its last layer of covering under her gaze, revealing its purest and most essential muscles.

　The skin covering, with the chicken's head and back as the dividing line, was perfectly peeled off and placed on the cutting board.