Watching the swift movements of Yumeko Jabami, Mo Huang snorted lightly, then began to boldly cut the young chicken. While her movements were broad and sweeping, they also carried a hint of caution and meticulousness.
On the other side, Yumeko Jabami's movements were practiced, and her eyes conveyed seriousness. In a trance, she suddenly looked up and saw Hoshino Sora smiling at her from the audience.
"I never expected Oriental Academy to send a powerhouse from the Oriental Cuisine List to this BLUE."
"After all, the legendary cooking utensils have appeared. You all know how much Huaxia values the legendary cooking utensils, but it is indeed rare for them to send so many people."
In the audience, Kakinosuke Oizumi stood with his arms crossed, his expression serious as he watched the Huaxia chefs shine before everyone. Saotome Hoshishu also stood beside him with a grim face.
In previous BLUE events, Oriental Academy had never sent students. Most of the participants from Huaxia were local chefs, mostly unaligned but famous individuals. Although some were very strong, they were generally not difficult to deal with.
But this time, three members from the Oriental Cuisine List came, which was truly astonishing. Oriental Academy's emphasis on the legendary cooking utensils was astounding.
"Ya-hoo, Hoshino-kun, long time no see! Did you miss me~?"
A clear, delicate voice came from behind. Turning around, a beautiful face appeared in Hoshino Sora's vision. It was Hyun-Ah Poong; she had also come to watch the match.
"No."
Hearing the girl's sweet words, Hoshino Sora shook his head without hesitation, then redirected his gaze to the stage, a faint worry in his eyes.
"Tsk, how cold. Such an unromantic man. I was going to tell you some information about Sister Mo Huang."
Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Hyun-Ah Poong's expression stiffened, then she puffed out her cheeks, put her hands on her hips, and turned her head away in a rather tsundere manner, though her peripheral vision never left him.
"Information about her? What do you know?"
Hearing Hyun-Ah Poong's words, Hoshino Sora's eyes widened, and he grabbed her shoulder, asking. But he quickly realized his impropriety and hastily released her hand.
"I apologize, I was abrupt."
"It's fine, concern makes one flustered, I understand."
Watching Yumeko Jabami, who was currently competing against Mo Huang, Hyun-Ah Poong didn't mind his previous actions. She remained silent for a few seconds, seemingly gathering her thoughts, then slowly began to speak.
"Mo Huang, born into a culinary family. Her father, Mo Yangtian, was one of the leading figures of the previous generation at Oriental Academy, once ranked fifth on the Oriental Cuisine List, with extremely strong cooking skills.
Under her father's guidance, Mo Huang and Mo Lang, the siblings, rapidly improved their skills. In just five years, they occupied two spots within the top one hundred of the Oriental Cuisine List.
Among them, her brother Mo Lang is stronger, ranked 49th on the Oriental Cuisine List, while Mo Huang is ranked 99th on the Oriental Cuisine List. She only joined last month, so she is relatively weaker."
At this moment, Mo Huang was stir-frying chicken below, and the air was filled with the rich aroma of young chicken. Judging solely by the scent, this dish had definitely reached Golden-level standard.
"Just watch, Yumeko will defeat her."
Hearing Hyun-Ah Poong's words, Hoshino Sora had a general idea in his mind. He believed in Yumeko Jabami's strength, and he believed in the results of their training during this period; they would definitely not be easily defeated!
"I won't comment on that, but I can tell you that Sister Mo Huang's family lives in a coastal area, so she is more skilled at cooking seafood. Wild ingredients like young chicken cannot allow her to display her full strength.
Of course, good and bad are relative. If the opponent's strength is insufficient, even in an area she is not good at, Sister Mo Huang may not necessarily lose."
Watching the two gradually get into their rhythm on the competition stage, Hyun-Ah Poong's eyes gleamed with excitement, never once leaving them. For her, watching a high-level cooking duel also allowed her to gain experience.
"Hmph hmph, just believe in Yumeko with me. Her strength is something even I wouldn't dare underestimate now."
Hearing Hyun-Ah Poong's words, Hoshino Sora smiled faintly, then leaned on the second-floor railing, watching quietly. The progress of the two on the competition stage was actually quite similar, but Mo Huang was slightly faster.
"Please taste, Oyster Young Chicken Pot."
Holding a cloth, she placed the clay pot in front of the judges. This time, the judges were largely the same as last time, except Terun Shang had been replaced by Rantobi, that little female devil loli.
"Gulp, what a fresh taste!"
Looking at the Oyster Young Chicken Pot before them, the reddish-brown young chicken meat was topped with soy-sauce-colored oysters, garnished with celery sprouts and onions, and a rich aroma wafted towards them.
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