"B-big eater?" the female student among the Canghui Academy crowd asked in confusion. "You want to compete with us in eating?"
"Hmph, judging by how skinny you are, you definitely don't look like someone who can eat, let alone a gourmet glutton." Dai Mubai curled his lip in displeasure.
"We've been sizing you up for a while. The dishes you ordered are utterly tasteless, and you didn't even ask the waiter to recommend any specialties."
"Since you're so ignorant, let us show you what true strength is!"
"Stop!"
Hearing that, the teacher from Canghui Academy finally couldn't hold back and hurried over.
This teacher was an old hand. At a glance, he had spotted the sudden, powerful martial soul aura emanating from Dai Mubai and immediately began calculating his options.
He figured that his students would probably have difficulty matching them. Even if they could win, he didn't want them taking any more risks.
To make a living in the world of Soul Masters, there were people one couldn't afford to offend and troubles one couldn't casually provoke.
"I'm Ye Zhi Qiu, a teacher at Canghui Academy. May I ask which academy you're students of?" Ye Zhi Qiu asked courteously.
"We're from Shrek Academy," Dai Mubai replied indifferently.
Ye Zhi Qiu froze when he heard that, a hint of confusion flashing through his eyes. The name Shrek Academy was clearly unfamiliar to him.
"Shrek Academy? That's a novel name. How come I've never heard of it?"
Dai Mubai curled the corner of his mouth with a hint of mockery. "That's because you're ignorant! Every student at our Shrek Academy is a huge glutton who can eat and drink! We came today to compete with Canghui Academy and see who's the real big eater!"
"Compete in eating? Then why did you activate your martial soul?" Ye Zhi Qiu asked in astonishment.
"To expend some Soul Power, so we can eat with even more enthusiasm later!" Dai Mubai said lightly. "Fatty, you go first. Show them what you can do!"
"Waiter, bring us the food! Bring out the hard stuff!"
A moment later, Ma Hongjun was sitting beside the table, gripping a golden, crispy chicken leg in one hand. Before him sat a huge platter piled high with roasted chicken legs and wings.
After rushing around all day, Ma Hongjun was already starving. His eyes practically turned green at the sight of the food.
He eagerly tore off a large chunk of meat and began chewing in huge bites, eating so quickly it was as if he feared the delicacy would vanish in an instant.
Grease trickled down the corners of his mouth, but he paid it no mind, focusing solely on savoring the intoxicating flavor.
Everyone from Canghui Academy couldn't help but feel solemn respect. As expected of a huge glutton!
Immediately afterward, Ma Hongjun grabbed a roasted chicken wing from the side. A few enticing drops of sauce still clung to the tip.
Without hesitation, he stuffed it into his mouth. Crunching sounds rang out as bone and meat quickly parted, and he ate with tremendous relish.
However, in his greed, he swallowed too hastily. A large piece of chicken became lodged in his throat. His expression changed drastically, his eyes bulged wide, and his throat emitted desperate "uh, uh" sounds for help.
At this critical moment, Dai Mubai suddenly snatched up the nearby water jug, gripped Ma Hongjun by the neck, and poured water into him in great gulps.
The water slid down his throat and finally washed the stubborn piece of chicken away.
Ma Hongjun let out a long breath of relief and patted his chest. His face was flushed as he laughed, yet his eyes still gleamed with an unfinished craving.
That little mishap was merely a minor incident in the feast, doing nothing to diminish his love and pursuit of delicious food.
Ye Zhi Qiu's facial muscles twitched. What the hell? So this was how they planned to compete?
Wasn't Shrek Academy a Soul Master Academy? How could they be so ferocious at stuffing their faces? What exactly were they training?
Still, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief. There was no danger in competing at eating. At most, they'd gain a few pounds.
After Ma Hongjun was full, he stood up with his enormous belly in his arms and cast a smug glance at everyone from Canghui Academy.
The people from Canghui Academy did not show any weakness either. The person who slowly stepped out from among them was unexpectedly the girl Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun had teased earlier.
The girl sat quietly beneath the restaurant's soft lights. Before her was a large plate of freshly baked, steaming Beef Pie weighing a total of ten pounds. Its enticing aroma made mouths water.
Her every movement carried an unhurried grace. Picking up a silver knife and fork, she gently cut into a piece of pie. The golden crust and tender beef filling blended perfectly, and one glance was enough to sense how delicious it was.
The girl gently placed a small piece of pie into her mouth and chewed it carefully, as if savoring the most precious delicacy in the world.
Yet despite her meticulous savoring, her eating speed was astonishingly fast. Every cut and bite was smooth and efficient.
As time passed, the pie before the girl gradually dwindled, but she maintained her elegant posture, without the slightest haste or panic.
Her knife and fork traced beautiful arcs through the air, as if performing a silent dance.
Her gaze was focused and bright, as though the entire world had been reduced to her and this delicious Beef Pie.
Finally, when she placed the last piece of pie into her mouth, the girl gently set down her utensils. A satisfied, delighted smile spread across her face.
Her manner of eating combined elegance and speed perfectly, making it impossible not to be captivated.
Everyone present was drawn to her bearing and charm, as if she were the brightest star at the banquet.
"Wonderful! That was incredible!" Even Tang San couldn't help applauding enthusiastically. "As expected of a powerhouse worthy of respect!"
Xiao Wu looked at Tang San's admiring expression and couldn't help pouting. Then she stomped out angrily. "I'm next!"
However, the waiter hurried over at that moment and said hesitantly, "Our kitchen can only prepare dishes so quickly. But there are some braised foods in the back that we can bring out. Would that be acceptable?"
Xiao Wu waved her hand, looking unconcerned. "I don't care what it is. I can eat it all clean!"
But the next second, Xiao Wu understood exactly what the waiter meant by braised food.
Spicy Rabbit Heads!
Xiao Wu stood before the long table covered with Spicy Rabbit Heads, staring at the crimson, glistening plates of "delicacies." Her brows drew tightly together.
A wave of nausea rose in her chest, making her nearly retch.
However, she had just boasted so boldly. If she lost now, her companions would definitely look down on her.
With no other choice, Xiao Wu reluctantly picked up a rabbit head and cautiously took a bite.
In an instant, the spicy flavor exploded in her mouth, assaulting her taste buds. She involuntarily furrowed her brows, a flash of shock and discomfort crossing her eyes.
But in that very moment, a strange rush of pleasure quietly rose within her.
The freshness hidden beneath the heat seemed almost magical, gradually eroding her resistance.
Xiao Wu tried taking another bite. This time, she savored it more carefully and discovered that the flavor was spicy without being harsh, numbing without losing its savory taste—and unexpectedly addictive.
Spicy as my second uncle, flavor rated 666!
Youth comes with no price tag—Second Auntie, have just a taste!
As one rabbit head after another was devoured, the expression on Xiao Wu's face changed from resistance to enjoyment, and then to intoxication. She ate faster and faster, with growing enthusiasm, as if the entire world had been reduced to that spicy flavor.
Finally, when she had cleanly gnawed through the three-hundredth rabbit head, Xiao Wu's face was flushed, a thin sheen of sweat covered her forehead, and her eyes gleamed with satisfaction and an insatiable craving.
Shen He silently applauded. From this moment onward, Xiao Wu had officially evolved into Rabbit Nibbler!
Now this was truly a case of knowing where every grain on the plate came from—each grain had become family!
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