Chapter 27: Another Adorable Young Man

"Three Tails Scarlet Moon? Nice to meet you, but it seems your relationship with Yeyama isn't great," Yun Xuan said with a smile as he shook hands with Three Tails Scarlet Moon.

Three Tails Scarlet Moon was also rated above seven overall, but Yun Xuan hadn't paid attention earlier, as Dongfang Aoxue, with a score of nine, was simply too dazzling.

"He and I have never had a good relationship," Three Tails Scarlet Moon glanced at Yeyama Yuanting and snorted coldly.

"According to the rules of the Food Academy's Spirit War, I can transfer the battle rights of a small shop to Yun Xuan, right?" Yeyama Yuanting looked at Three Tails Scarlet Moon.

"I understand," Three Tails Scarlet Moon replied. She was only responsible for the reception, but as the top figure of the Five Elements Division, this time the competitors were the 108 shops and the five members of the Five Elements Division.

The Five Elements Division represented the top five students at the Food Academy. Three Tails Scarlet Moon's family held the majority shares in the academy, making her the de facto princess of the institution.

Gold Element Three Tails Scarlet Moon was skilled in various cuisines, with a particular expertise in Japanese cuisine.

"My name is Dongfang Aoxue. If you can defeat everyone and obtain the Spirit title, I will personally cook a dish of your choice," Dongfang Aoxue said, her gaze fixed intently on Yun Xuan.

"Then I will gladly accept," Yun Xuan replied, looking at Dongfang Aoxue.

"Alright, let's go," Dongfang Aoxue nodded and turned to leave the small shop.

"Aoxue, wait for me!" Qin Zhihua suddenly reacted and hurriedly chased after her.

Three Tails Scarlet Moon looked at Yun Xuan, then at Yeyama Yuanting, producing a magnetic card from her hand and handing it to Yun Xuan.

"After today's elimination round, please come to my villa," Three Tails Scarlet Moon said softly before leaving the small shop.

Yeyama Yuanting trembled slightly, biting his lip. After a long while, he finally relaxed his clenched fist, a bittersweet smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"Yeyama, how does it feel to be treated this way by someone you like?" Yun Xuan said, holding the magnetic card and looking at Yeyama Yuanting with a smirk.

"I don't like her! Alright, let me tell you the rules for the elimination round," Yeyama Yuanting blushed and waved his hand dismissively.

The Five Elements Division refers to Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Yun Xuan was already familiar with the Gold Element Three Tails Scarlet Moon; the remaining four were all strong chefs.

The elimination round consisted of these 108 individuals, with half being eliminated, leaving 54. Only five could compete against the members of the Five Elements Division for supremacy.

The competition lasted three days: one day for elimination, one day for the top five competition and top ten elimination, followed by a showdown for the Spirit title.

What can the Spirit title do?

If Yeyama Yuanting earned the Spirit title, he could gain fame worldwide, even if just for this occasion.

The Spirit title was the highest honor in the hearts of all students at the Food Academy, rendering the so-called God of Cuisine competition outside a mere joke.

Obtaining the Spirit title first awarded one million in cash, followed by a three-star chef title in the Chinese Culinary Management Association.

For the Culinary Management Association, a mere million was a minor reward; the valuable part was the three-star chef title.

This title needed to be renewed every three years, and only those who truly met the standards could continue to hold it. The annual salary for a three-star chef was guaranteed to be no less than a million, and the Culinary Management Association could provide three-star chefs with free job placements.

Currently, there were only about fifty thousand three-star chefs, which sounds like a lot, but the world is vast.

In China alone, fifty thousand three-star chefs were not enough, especially since these chefs were scattered across many locations.

Being a three-star chef was commendable; many were elderly, and those over fifty could bypass evaluations. In reality, there were likely fewer than a hundred young active three-star chefs.

As for two-star chefs? Sorry, there was no necessity to keep records.

The five members of the Five Elements Division at the Food Academy were all certified as two-star chefs by the Culinary Management Association, though this was not publicly disclosed.

Yun Xuan, understanding his level through Yeyama Yuanting's explanation, recognized he stood at the pinnacle of two-star chefs!

"It seems that my capacity for thought allows me to surpass these two-star chefs," Yun Xuan understood his most unique trait.

He possessed countless rich experiences but lacked practical combat. Nevertheless, he could continuously think and analyze, deducing how others prepared their dishes and then improving upon them.

"The elimination round and advancing to the top ten should be easy for you, but be cautious of the five members of the Five Elements Division; they are not simple," Yeyama Yuanting advised earnestly.

"When does the competition start?" Yun Xuan asked a critical question.

"You don't even know when the competition starts?" Yeyama Yuanting opened his mouth in surprise, looking bewildered.

"Well, I don't know the content of the competition either," Yun Xuan shrugged.

"…," Yeyama Yuanting.

Yeyama Yuanting explained the competition's details to Yun Xuan, leaving him both amused and exasperated. After chatting a bit longer, Yun Xuan decided to prepare himself.

Just then, a gentle voice called out, "Yeyama-kun?"

The newcomer wore a purple Food Academy uniform, her silver short hair shimmering brightly. She was slightly out of breath from running, looking quite adorable.

"Ah, Yinzi, didn't you go to choose the ingredients today?" Yeyama Yuanting smiled.

"Yes, I’ve already chosen the ingredients. I wanted to see if Yeyama-kun was ready," Yinzi said, her head lowered, a hint of blush on her cheeks.

"Um, who is this?" Yun Xuan looked at the silver-haired girl and then at Lin Qingyu, his lips twitching.

"This is Sakajou Yinzi, from the Water Element of the Five Elements Division," Yeyama Yuanting introduced.

"Hello, nice to meet you. I'm Sakajou Yinzi, but you can just call me Yinzi," she bowed slightly, curiously glancing at Yun Xuan.

"Hello... I'm Yun Xuan, and this is my friend Lin Qingyu," Yun Xuan replied, noticing that Sakajou Yinzi's uniform was male's—indeed, it was a boy's uniform.

"Wow, Qingyu-chan is so cute," Sakajou Yinzi's eyes lit up as she looked at Lin Qingyu.

"Yinzi-chan, you’re cute too," Lin Qingyu smiled back, her own silver hair creating a sense of warmth.

Yun Xuan noticed the smile on Yeyama Yuanting's face as he looked at Sakajou Yinzi, and a chill ran down his spine. Could it be…

Sakajou Yinzi was yet another adorable boy with exceptional culinary skills, particularly in pastries.

After tasting the pastries that Sakajou Yinzi brought, Yun Xuan felt a surge of goodwill toward this charming boy; at the very least, being friends would be nice.

Compared to Lin Qingyu, Sakajou Yinzi seemed to lack a bit of boyish spirit, appearing more delicate.

While conversing with Yeyama Yuanting, Sakajou Yinzi would shyly gaze at her with deep affection, something Lin Qingyu could never replicate.

Lin Qingyu couldn't grasp this feeling; he was simply curious about Sakajou Yinzi, who shared the same silver hair and cuteness.

"What? Yeyama-kun isn't participating in the Spirit War?" Sakajou Yinzi exclaimed, her face showing disbelief.

"Oh, it's like this..." Yeyama Yuanting explained helplessly.

"I see, Yun Xuan-kun, thank you," Sakajou Yinzi bit her lip, expressing her gratitude toward Yun Xuan.

It felt as if they were all one big family.

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