Reborn in Japan as a Chef God

Xia Yu's daze wasn't because there was a problem with the "Shiny Silk-footed Fish" ingredient.

He was stunned by a favorable news that suddenly dropped.

This isn't scientific!

System, you're going to scare people to death like this!

...

On the same day as the final battle of the annual talents competition for the Chinese Realm.

Far away in another country, in Tokyo.

At the IGO Neon Department's giant dome special-grade stadium, enthusiastic applause resonated. The audience wholeheartedly cheered for the talented young girl who presented her dish first and received unanimous praise from the judges, deeply moved by the groundbreaking progress she achieved in her first year at Far Moon High School.

Another underage special chef!

Moreover, the "Food Demon King" blood flows in her veins, destined to become a pillar of the Tiqie lineage in the future. This also means that the girl's promotion can inspire and boost morale for everyone in the Neon Food World, which is particularly timely considering the potential food wars they might face.

"Pass!"

"Approved!"

"Undoubtedly excellent!"

At the judges' table, including Shinohara, Aoki, and the female protagonist, all five judges raised the promotion signs high.

Even though she was confident enough in her work, upon learning she had successfully advanced to special grade, the girl with the angelic face also displayed an uncontrollable joy on her pretty face.

I, I really succeeded!

Tiqie Eriina felt dizzy, and when the etiquette lady handed over a special-grade medal on the spot, her first thought was...

"One more step forward... and closer to him."

A heartfelt smile appeared at the corners of her mouth, the smile of an angel.

On the judges' table was the work of the 'Divine Tongue.'

The first special-grade assessment of the year, the topic was "Tuna Lobster."

Without a doubt, "Tuna Lobster" is a new ingredient this year, also testing a batch of new chefs' mastery of fantasy ingredients.

And Eriina's work, exuded a strong Chinese flair.

A single lobster was the size of a plate, but Eriina had removed the head and tail of the lobster, while its originally plump body was replaced by shrimp dumplings wrapped in thin crystal-like skin.

Shrimp dumplings, mixing shrimp meat and shrimp roe, after cooking, showed little difference in color from the lobster's red body.

Moreover...

Shinohara Shigetaro, the chief examiner, gazed at the intricate and exquisite carvings on the lobster head's surface, with admiration but also complexity in his thoughts.

He didn't know when the young girl mastered such delicate carving skills.

Nor did he know how the girl, using such ingenuity, integrated the "Tuna Lobster" ingredient into the "Rising Dragon Dumplings" recipe, which was full of Chinese essence.

Shinohara Shigetaro could confirm one thing: although the boy is no longer present, his influence, which spread in just half a year, still graces the Neon Food World.

For instance, the young girl who just advanced to special chef.

The "Ten Masters of Far Moon" tenth seat, seemingly breaking the mold faster than third-year students like Si Yingshi and Kobayakawa Ryodan, in the high school first year, because the girl has that lecturer standing behind her.

With his special tutoring sessions, achieving special status was no longer an unattainable dream from the past.

"The stagnant water of the Japan Realm... has been revitalized!"

Shinohara let out a sigh filled with both relief and complexity.

What a pity.

The current world is no longer the era of his generation.

At the Tiqie Mansion.

Senzamon was watching the live broadcast on TV, while on the phone placed on the tea table, another live broadcast ensued.

The phone broadcast was this year's special-grade assessment.

He raised his head, eyes filled with relief, then turned to watch the 'Young Devil' who remained at the center of the camera lens on the TV screen, and said meaningfully: "After this battle, I hope you can gain a foothold in the Chinese Realm, then I'll be reassured to send Eriina there for further studies."

The old man was clearly planning this all along.

...

No one was more shocked than Xia Yu at this moment.

Whoa!

Repeatedly checking the text information on the retina.

"System: Task 'Peach and Plum World' (4) completed."

"Obtained 15 Free Talent Points!"

"Two of the Seven Stars Knife: [Seven Star Saber - Wuqu], [Seven Stars Saber·Ju Men] acquired!"

Surprises always come so suddenly.

15 Talent Points!

What does this mean? Xia Yu's first reaction was to open the Talent Panel, staring straight at the advancement progress of [Heart of Cooking]:

94/100.

The original short distance of 6, which was difficult to cross in one step, after this sudden surprise, what deep pits or steel plates could now be crossed daily.

"Come on!"

He couldn't help but shout in his heart, and didn't hold back, splashing the 15 Talent Points onto the talent icon.

Din!

The progress suddenly became 100/100, with the system returning the remaining 9 Talent Points.

"Crack..."

Ears heard a crisp sound like eggshells breaking.

The most core area of the Heart of Cooking talent icon was finally rendered golden, the entire icon shimmering with golden light, and after bursting out a dazzling light, the icon's name became [Food's Profound Meaning].

"Congratulations, host has officially broken through to the Lin level!"

The system popped up a frame.

"Uh—"

That's not right, fundamentally not what expected, Xia Yu was slightly stunned, "Just Lin level? I reached Lin level long ago!"

"Why not the Dragon level!"

The system replied with its mechanical voice: "The system's assessment of the host's culinary realm primarily relies on the Heart of Cooking talent. According to system standards, the host only truly reaches the Lin level with the talent's goldenization."

"Darn—"

Xia Yu's heart flipped the big middle finger straight up.

"System, I must salute you, you're really strict!" He was complaining, with no outlet for his pent-up grievances.

"Thank you for your compliment, 'strictness' is indeed the fundamental personality of this program."

Ugh!

An old drop of blood held in his mouth.

"Then, how about the Dragon level, what about my Dragon level?"

Looking at the golden Heart of Cooking which had become [Food's Profound Meaning], under this icon, there was no upgrade progress, and he attempted to invest 1 Talent Point into it, only to find the icon unresponsive.

"[Food's Profound Meaning] is already the top-tier evolution project of the Heart of Cooking system, and cannot be upgraded again."

"Please explore the next talent system affecting the culinary realm actively."

Paused for a while.

The Heart of Cooking system was finished, can't be upgraded.

Then, the system asked him to explore the next realm talent system?

At this time, Xia Yu really wanted to flood a wave of puzzled expressions.

"Chef Xia, hey, Chef Xia, please hurry..."

Cutting off communication with the system, he heard a voice.

Xia Yu saw the presider standing in front of the stage drenched with sweat and, seeing his expression returned to normal, immediately said joyfully: "Only an hour left for the cooking round to end! You should start quickly!"

Even the presider was urging him, so clearly the atmosphere in the stadium was tense.

Brow and eye twitched.

This speed of time is a bit fast.

Lowered his head to look at the plate on the table, a piece of grilled "Shiny Silk-footed Fish," the steam had vanished, it had cooled!

Xia Yu's face twitched slightly, "I can only take another one!"

Fortunately, there was sufficient preparation today, just as Xia Yu was reaching into the ingredient box to retrieve another fish.

Wow—

The venue echoed with cries, a burst of chaotic uproar.

The source of the chaos was from Ye Feizhou.

Influenced, Xia Yu couldn't help but glance over, then his expression was slightly startled.

Bean sprouts covered in a layer of colorful sugar coating after caramelizing were picked a few bunches by Ye Feizhou, bent, acting like ropes, tightly wrapping a bundle of bean sprouts, gathering them. Two feet planted firmly, a splendid bird stood proudly on the white porcelain plate.

With the influence of Ye Feizhou's creation, the splendid bird took shape, standing tall and proud on the plate with its two feet planted firmly.