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"Oh dear, it's really troublesome for my sister to be fought over by so many adorable children," Momo sighed.

"Shut up! If you keep showing off, I'm just admitting defeat," Qin Jing complained unhappily.

"I'm sorry." Momo obediently shut her mouth. Blue Shark really scared her and she couldn't handle him. If he was just a regular training partner and she could fight him from time to time, he would be a good opponent.

However, it's best to avoid such aggressive behavior.

"Sharks and mermaids are so scary," Qin Jing exclaimed.

In the well-known novel *The Old Man and the Sea*, Hemingway's old man repeatedly fights with sharks that come to steal blue marlin. The sharks, driven by their desire for food, disregard everything and endure the old man's attacks with harpoons, knives, and clubs. Harpoons pierce the fish and cannot be pulled out, knives break when they strike the sharks, and clubs are smashed in two, but nothing can stop the sharks from coming to plunder, drawn by the smell of blood. One shark, even after being stabbed to death, still manages to bite off a piece of flesh from the large fish before it is completely dead.

Sharks are terrifying creatures that are blinded by their goals and will not give up even at the cost of their lives.

"Speaking of which, how was that shark dish? It couldn't be any better than Qin Jing's, could it?" Alice asked doubtfully.

“No, although we live in different places, all merfolk have been undergoing bride training since childhood. In order to avoid repeating the same mistakes, every merfolk girl is a qualified bride. As soon as you marry her, she will immediately become a highly experienced housewife, good at everything from laundry and cooking to warming the bed. She is also proficient in merfolk contortion techniques. Me too, Xiao Jing…” As the whale spoke, her gaze fixed on the boy, her eyes filled with affection.

"As for seafood, we might not be able to win. Whale's seafood tastes better than mine." Qin Jing turned her head away and continued to think of a solution.

"At this point, of course we should have a fair and square competition! I will do my best to fulfill my duties as a judge," Alice said righteously.

"Yes, but the key is still with Sister Momo, so it's up to you." Qin Jing waved her hand dismissively.

"What! Did you plan to cheat from the beginning?" Alice exclaimed in disbelief.

"No, even if we wanted to cheat, they probably wouldn't let us succeed," Qin Jing said helplessly. After all, the other party was a monster with such a sensitive sense of smell that it could detect a drop of blood four or five hundred meters away and use it to hunt its prey.

The next afternoon, Blue Shark arrived at the cooking class as scheduled, bringing with him a female teacher.

"Teacher Zangjia!" Teacher Mimi, one of the judges, saw the newcomer and stood up in surprise.

The other party was a woman dressed entirely in black chef's attire, with red spots adorning her black clothes. Her face was pale, and she wore heavy eye shadow, making her look somewhat like a zombie from a movie. However, she was actually an insect-type monster and a master of meat dishes, especially rat meatballs.

Burial Armor is a member of the Burial Insect Clan and a chef at the New Western Chef Culinary Research Institute in the professional district. Her seniority at the academy is much higher than that of Teacher Mimi. In fact, Mimi graduated from her professional district. Although she had never taken any of Mimi's classes because she specialized in desserts, as a teacher at her school, she still had to respect her.

"Hello, Ms. Mimi. I'm here today as a judge invited by this child." Zang Jia's voice was low and hoarse.

"I see. Please sit down. Alice, could you please move your seat?" Teacher Mimi instructed the Sky Clan girl.

“Yes! Teacher Zangjia, please have a seat.” Alice offered her seat.

Zang Jia extended his palm, stopping the girl, and said in a low voice, "No, you, the student, can sit here. You can give me Mimi's seat."

“Huh? But Teacher Zangjia, I was also invited here by the students to be a witness,” Mimi said.

"This arrangement is the most appropriate. You will observe as a witness. I will take your place as a professional judge, one seat for the person involved, and one seat for the student representing the general students' preferences. Mimi, you agree, right?" Teacher Zangjia asked Teacher Mimi.

“Yes… Alice, please sit down.” Mimi lowered her head, not daring to argue any further.

“Oh, I see.” Alice, the honest child, then sat down and continued to act as her fair and impartial judge.

"Hmph, hahaha..." Lan Huajing, standing to the side, lightly flicked the three braids behind her head, revealing her serrated teeth as she laughed.

“!” The whale saw the blue shark smiling evilly and trembled like a little hamster.

"What should we do? Xiaojing, the other party seems very strong?" Wangzi tugged at Qin Jing's clothes and said.

"No, I never thought things would go smoothly from the start. In short, let's settle this with our strength!"

Lan Huajing had also changed into a black culinary outfit, and wrapped her three-strand braid around her neck three times.

He looked at Qin Jing and smiled, revealing his white, sharp teeth.

"Xiao Jing, you should just accept your fate as my sworn brother. I've actually been taking cooking classes with Master Zangjia for a while now, so I'm quite confident in my seafood cooking skills!"

Qin Jing had also changed into a chef's uniform at this time, a white short-sleeved shirt, and her head was wrapped with a towel.

"No, Lan Huajing, I've been studying monster cuisine for over a year, and I don't think I have any chance of losing at all. After all, can you really beat me, who cooks for Sister Momo every week and knows her tastes so well?" Qin Jing retorted, not wanting to lose face.

"Hahahaha!"

"Hehehe."

Even though they were in a cooking class, even though they were in a kitchen, the girls seemed to see arcs of lightning colliding fiercely, and a battle was about to break out!

"Woof... The aura is so terrifying." Wangzi was also affected by this atmosphere and nervously clenched his fists.

"Hurry up and serve the food!" Little Seba couldn't wait any longer. Xiao Jing had promised to cook her share, and she was really looking forward to it.

Section 201, Chapter 17: I've Never Lost at Cooking

In front of the cooking room, the three judges sat at a long table, while Wang Zi, Seba, and other audience members casually passed the time in the front area. The back area was divided into two sections: the left side was for Qin Jing's use, and the right side was for Lan Huasha, with no restrictions on the ingredients they could use. In fact, both sides had put a lot of effort into this aspect.

On the night Qin Jing decided to provoke Blue Shark, she began preparing various ingredients, such as soaking seafood, fish bones, and dried fish.

He began by packing the ingredients he had prepared the night before into earthenware jars, and then steaming some of the seafood in a large bamboo basket. The chopped seafood, chicken, and duck were placed in separate bowls for later use. What he was going to do was to make a special jar of incense for the monster.

Seeing this, Blue Shark felt even more confident of victory. If it were a competition of other dishes, even fried rice, she might not be able to beat Qin Jing, who was proficient in yokai cuisine. But when it came to seafood, even few sea creatures could rival her. As the daughter of the Sea King, she directly sent her subordinates to hunt the best sea areas for the ingredients she used.

The freshest and finest parts of the sea are sent to her.

How could the dried ingredients Qin Jing used possibly compete with her fresh materials?

With this in mind, Lan Huasha's hands and feet became even lighter and more nimble, smoothly carrying out each step of the process. Judging from her skillful demeanor, she was in no way inferior to Qin Jing.

"Read as 'mermaid'! Write as 'wife'! I've been receiving education as a good wife and undergoing the training of a bride since I can remember! I've been practicing diligently day and night, all for the sake of meeting that destined one!" Blue Shark said with his hands clasped together, very devoutly.

After several hours of cooking, the sun had set and night had fallen. As the wind dispersed the moonlit clouds and the bright moonlight shone on the academy, the moment of truth finally arrived for the competition.

Blue Shark placed his dish into eight silver plates, covered them, placed them on two trays, and served them to the judges.

The moment she lifted the lid, the entire cooking classroom was filled with an intense aroma, as if a fragrant bomb had exploded there.

"This is my beloved wife's dish, the original Eight Treasures of the Sea! It brings together fish maw, sea cucumber, shark fin, abalone, fish maw, dried scallops, fish lips, and fish roe. It is the ultimate delicacy from the sea!"

Through Blue Shark's cooking, the rare ingredients of each day are extracted in the most appropriate way, bringing out the essence of these seafood delicacies. There are no excessive seasonings, only a little salt to enhance the freshness of the ingredients.

The sea cucumbers and dried scallops are crystal clear, and the abalone remains submerged in the broth, thus retaining its initial plumpness. The black caviar is like fine black pearls.

"Oh, how delicious! These seafoods are so fragrant and flavorful. They don't have any seasonings, but they are so fresh and delicious. Their natural freshness is amazing! It's like the freshness is going to penetrate to the bone."

"My brain is trembling!!! This is the ultimate expression of the original flavor of the Eight Treasures of the Sea. It would be impossible to achieve this effect if one were not a sea creature who deals with these ingredients all year round. Amazing! Shark, your cooking skills have improved again." Teacher Zangjia nodded with satisfaction to his students in his tutoring class.

"Thank you, Teacher Zangjia!" Lan Huasha said with a smile, then fixed his gaze on Momo sitting in the middle, looking forward to her evaluation. His eyes were full of anticipation and desire, as if he wanted to devour Momo.

"..." Momo shivered and focused his attention on the cooking.

Although she didn't want to admit it, just from the aroma, she knew that Shark's cooking was really amazing, at least a cut above the grilled meat dishes that Xiaojing usually made. She couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. Could it be that Xiaojing was really going to lose to this girl?

However, the appetite that had been aroused made her swallow hard, and finally she couldn't resist picking up a piece of abalone full of broth and taking a bite. The stimulating umami flavor swept over her brain.

Her whole body felt as if it had been swept into the ocean. The rising waves, like a tsunami, crashed violently against her, sweeping her into the deep sea.

Her body was completely bound by this scent, as if she were kidnapped by the magical tentacles of the deep sea, unable to break free or escape!

"It's so delicious!!!" Momo involuntarily let out a long, drawn-out groan, expressing his admiration.

Just then, with a clatter, a pottery urn was placed on the table. Qin Jing took off the heat-resistant glove from one hand and used the other hand to lift the lid of the urn.

Instantly, a rich fragrance burst forth from it.

Bound in the deep sea, Momo seemed to see a pillar of light coming from the sea surface in that instant. The light burned away his tentacles, and Momo rushed out of the sea along the pillar of light. What came into view was a colorful sky, which was a dazzling aurora with multiple colors.

This immediately made her feel enlightened, and she felt relaxed and at ease.

Qin Jing had already prepared three bowls for the judges and said with a smile, "This is my dish—a special 'Fragrant Jar of Sea, Land and Air'! Please enjoy!"

Alice tasted Qin Jing's cooking and exclaimed, "The broth is so rich and flavorful! All sorts of seafood and meat are mixed together, creating a wonderful aroma. This dish is fantastic!"

"Hmm?! So warm! It's all seafood, but it's a little different from Senior Shark's cooking? I can't quite remember what it is." Alice took a bite, her eyes lit up, and although her demeanor remained elegant, she ate faster.

"Coo coo..." Little Seba, who was standing to the side, looked on expectantly. Although she had just finished dinner, she was indeed hungry again.

"This is really never enough to satisfy you, there's only this one bowl." Qin Jing smiled helplessly, filled a bowl for Seba as well, and handed it to him.

"Thank you, Xiaojing." Seba happily picked it up and started eating it in small bites, afraid that if he ate too fast, he would finish it before he could enjoy the delicious food.

"Xiaojing...I want one too." Wang Zi also looked over expectantly.

"Alright, everyone has some." Qin Jing also filled a bowl for Wang Zi, and finally served a bowl to Jing, who had been hiding in the corner.

"Thank you, Xiaojing, keep it up!" Whale whispered encouragement.

"Delicious! Xiaojing! It's so delicious! This is the first time I've ever had such a delicious meat dish!" Momo said, taking big bites. Although the shark's dishes were also very delicious, Xiaojing's dishes made her feel more comfortable and warm all over.

At this time, Teacher Zangjia had also tasted Qin Jing's cooking.

"In terms of deliciousness, you two are actually evenly matched, but Qin Jing's consideration for the person tasting the food is far superior. Shark, you've lost this round." Teacher Zangjia wiped her mouth and gave her assessment.

"So, I've never lost a cooking competition since I was born," Qin Jing said with a smile.

Chapter 202, Episode 18: The Mermaid Girl is Super Troublesome

"What happened? My cooking was already perfect! Why did I lose?" Blue Shark asked, unconvinced.

"Qin Jing, why don't you tell us your ideas for making this dish?" Teacher Zangjia said, looking at the human boy.

"Yes, thank you for your recognition, teacher." Qin Jing nodded and said, "At first, I just wanted to make a seafood and chicken dish called 'Full Pot Fragrance,' but considering that Sister Momo has been looking tired lately, Alice often exercises early in the morning, and Teacher Zangjia, as a chef, has also left the oil fumes behind."

"Therefore, I also included medicinal herbs for conditioning the body in my selection. I added fresh chrysanthemum and dried lily bulbs. This way, it can neutralize the hidden oil in the fragrant meat dishes, clear heat and detoxify, relieve fatigue, and promote the body's full absorption of nutrients."

"I see. That's why I felt warm and comforted, as if I had been healed, when I ate this dish," Alice said with sudden realization.

"As expected of my little brother, you're so thoughtful. I love you." Mo Mo laughed heartily.

"How could this happen? Lord Momo has been looking so down these past few days, and I didn't even consider that! This is truly a huge failure for a wife!" Blue Shark exclaimed, devastated.

"No...you're the culprit, aren't you? And you're a mermaid, not a wife!" Qin Jing thought to herself.

"In any case, the result is already decided, Blue Shark! You can no longer bother Sister Momo." Qin Jing continued to play the villain.

Upon hearing Qin Jing's words, Lan Huasha collapsed to the ground and burst into tears.

"How could this be! I actually lost... Can I never be with Lord Momo again? Waaaaaah!"

"Then I'll be leaving now, Teacher Mimi. Keep an eye on them," Teacher Zangjia said, standing up.

"I understand, Teacher Zangjia." Mimi bowed as she saw her teacher off.

"Ah, Little Shark, I'm sorry. But I really hope it's best to keep some distance from you," Momo said, scratching his head helplessly.

"At least give me another chance! Lord Momo, didn't we promise that you would fight alongside me?" Blue Shark said, still unwilling to give up, as he grabbed Momo.

"Hmm... how about we have another match?" Momo said awkwardly. Not only had they lost the Martial God Festival match, but they had also developed weaknesses in this area. They really had to play it safe!

"..." Qin Jing glared at Mo Mo.

The matter that needed to be resolved was entrusted to her, but now she's acting indecisive. Does she really want to be the master of Crystal Palace?

She managed to get Shark to agree to stop bothering Momo, yet she gave him another chance.

Fine, Qin Jing ladled herself a bowl of Man Tan Xiang and savored it alone, ignoring Mo Mo. The taste was perfect; it was indeed a dish that took a whole day to prepare.

Momo and Shark arrived at the plaza outside for their final duel.

Having spent a whole day preparing the ingredients and then concentrating on cooking, Shark was already quite exhausted. Even with a forced effort, Shark was both tired and hungry, causing his fighting power to plummet.

Momo, on the other hand, was well-fed and greasy. Although she felt sorry for the girl, once Momo entered battle mode, she became ruthless. Gender and weakness didn't matter; the only thing she cared about was victory.

"It's on!"

"bring it on!"

Momo appeared in front of the blue-haired girl in a flash. Blue Shark flashed past, and then spun around, trying to use a close-range throw on Momo.

But Momo dodged instantly, leaped up, and appeared above the blue-haired girl, grabbing her head with his arm.

"How could I fall for the same trick I learned last time?!" Momo shouted, shoving the girl down and smashing her into the ground.

The shark struggled twice, its eyes filled with bubbles, and it was unable to fight.

Teacher Mimi raised one hand and announced, "Momo wins!"

After that, Qin Jing, as the villain, gave the order: "Blue Shark! You have nothing to say now! According to the agreement, from now on you are not allowed to appear within 20 meters of Sister Momo."

"How can this be! At least let me fight Lord Momo once a day!" Blue Shark said, unwilling to give up.

"Well, after all, it was my promise, but saying it every day is a bit too much..." Momo said awkwardly, scratching his face.

Qin Jing gave Mo Mo a disdainful look and said helplessly:

“I understand! Then let’s change it to ‘From now on, Blue Shark can only request one match with Momo per week, and is not allowed to appear within a 20-meter radius of Momo at other times.’”

"I know... Waaah." Shark shed tears, indicating that from now on she would request battles once every seven days and would not appear in front of Momo at other times.