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Mao, Mei Li, and Shiro seek Chicken Town's cuisine and find a restaurant with jet-black chickens

Mao, Mei Li, and Shiro proceed with their training journey toward the legendary Chicken Town. This location is recognized for its culinary offerings that are generally associated with chickens, reflecting the town's name. During their travels, the group accidentally discovers a restaurant that is struggling financially. The establishment suffers from a poor reputation, which is notably linked to its "jet-black" chickens. These specific chickens are considered symbols of misfortune, contributing to the venue's infamous status among locals and visitors alike.

Mao and friends resume work at Yang Spring Restaurant amid mysterious visitor

Mao, Mei Li, and Shiro return to Guangzhou to resume their normal lives at the Yang Spring Restaurant. Their routine is disrupted by the arrival of a wandering customer who carries a metal rod. This unexpected visitor signals that a storm is beginning to brew, threatening the peace of the establishment. The narrative focuses on the shift from daily operations to the tension introduced by this stranger, setting the stage for future conflicts without revealing specific outcomes or character motivations beyond the initial encounter.

Mao, Mei Li, and Chouyu receive a mysterious invitation to a woodland mansion banquet.

Mao, Mei Li, and Chouyu are unexpectedly summoned to a banquet hosted within a mansion located in the woods. Upon their arrival, they discover that the event is actually a dangerous trap set by the host. The host's malicious intentions appear to be specifically directed toward Chouyu, creating a perilous situation for the group. The narrative focuses on the tension arising from this targeted hostility and the ominous nature of the gathering, leaving the characters to navigate the threats orchestrated by their enigmatic host.

Mao and the Masked Chef face a critical third dish showdown with Guangzhou's elders at stake

The intense culinary duel between Mao and the Masked Chef reaches a pivotal moment as both competitors finalize their third dishes. The outcome of this high-stakes competition hangs in the balance, determined solely by the verdict of an anonymous judge. The fate of Mei Li and every elder in Guangzhou depends on this final decision, raising the tension significantly as the triple lobster contest concludes.

Yang Spring Restaurant prepares for a prodigious guest while Shell faces a mysterious attacker

The Yang Spring Restaurant is making preparations for an anticipated surprise visitor. Rumors suggest this guest possesses cooking talent comparable to Mao. Concurrently, Shell is the victim of a mysterious assault. The attacker remains unidentified, with the only clue being a recognizable mark left behind. The narrative focuses on the identity of the arriving culinary expert and the unknown individual who branded Shell. These two parallel events drive the episode's tension as the restaurant readies itself for the guest and Shell deals with the aftermath of the unexplained attack.

Mao and Lei En compete in a knife skills contest for the legendary utensil heir title.

Mao and Lei En engage in a fierce knife skills contest to determine the true heir to a legendary utensil, using sea bream as their ingredient. Mao counters Lei En's Seven Star Knives with a steel wire and the Hundred Hole Knife, which was forged by Xie Lu. The intense battle between the two chefs extends into an extra round. Both competitors prepare to unleash their final trump cards in this decisive culinary showdown. The outcome remains uncertain as they push their skills to the limit, leaving the winner of this high-stakes contest to be revealed.

Mao Claims the Ever-Soul Knife and Reveals Another Successor

The knife skills contest between Mao and Lei En comes to an end. Mao takes hold of the legendary utensil known as the Ever-Soul Knife, causing the dragon mark to appear on the blade, which signifies that he is the successor. After personally experiencing the mystical power of the weapon, Mao makes a declaration regarding the existence of another successor. This event marks a significant development following the conclusion of their culinary duel, highlighting the transfer of legacy associated with the special knife.

Mao and companions journey to Shanghai to find a legendary utensil while Mao shares his chef path.

Luo and Zhou Yu acknowledge Mao’s determination and skills, revealing the secret of the legendary utensils. Mao, accompanied by Xie Lu and Lei En, begins a quest to locate these items. They are soon joined by Mei Li and Shirou, forming a group of five travelers. Their destination is Shanghai, where the next legendary utensil is hidden. During the journey, Mao opens up to Xie Lu and Lei En, recounting the story of his path to becoming a Super Chef. This narrative provides insight into his background as the group moves forward with their mission to secure the remaining utensils.

Mao arrives in Shanghai where the cooking underworld has seized control of the Chef's Grand Alliance.

Mao and his companions arrive in Shanghai, known as the City of Devils. They are greeted by Sanjie, a former senior apprentice of Mao. The local culinary underworld has already infiltrated the Shanghai Chef's Grand Alliance, taking its leaders hostage, including Sanjie's father. With the alliance compromised and its leadership captured, the conflict escalates. Mao and his friends must now engage in a fierce struggle against the cooking underworld to secure Shanghai's legendary cooking utensil and rescue the captured officials.

Xie Lu and Luo Kong compete in the sweet bun challenge at the Huangpu River Warship Pavilion banquet.

The banquet at the Huangpu River Warship Pavilion commences, featuring a high-stakes sweet bun challenge between Dim Sum King Luo Kong and Dim Sum Master Xie Lu of the Steel Staff. Luo Kong, renowned for his mastery of standard sweet bun preparation, crafts what is described as a masterpiece and the greatest Chinese dim sum ever created. In contrast, Xie Lu develops a dish driven by a bold and unconventional concept. The episode focuses on the confrontation between these two distinct culinary approaches, leaving the outcome of the competition uncertain as the two chefs vie for victory in this significant gastronomic duel.

Xie Lu and Luo Kong compete in a sweet bun challenge at the Huangpu River Warship Pavilion banquet.

The banquet at the Huangpu River Warship Pavilion commences, featuring a culinary showdown between Dim sum master Xie Lu of the Steel Staff and Dim sum king Luo Kong. The two rivals engage in the sweet bun challenge of the century. Luo Kong, recognized as a master of standard sweet bun-making, produces a masterpiece described as the greatest Chinese dim sum ever made. In contrast, Xie Lu creates a dish based on a bold idea. The outcome of this intense competition between the two chefs remains to be seen as they vie for victory.

Lei En's Culinary Ambition and Mao's Revealed History

Lei En vows to bring happiness to many through his Seven Star Knives. He prepares an ultimate crab dish, but the judges find the flavor disgusting. Mao identifies Xiang's strategy and discloses the truth regarding her second set of Seven Star Knives. As the third round nears, Mao's opponent is introduced as a man with whom he shares a past history.

The Transcendental Tofu Battle!

Outstretched Hand

Advent of the Devil

River of Fire

At the End of the Yangtze River

Calamity at the Chrysanthemum Tower

The Feelings Entrusted to the Duck

Like the Phoenix

Dazzling Dunhuang

The Desert Sun

The Limitless Hero

Creators of an Era