On the night the competition ended, Xia Yu emptied his mind, turned off his phone, and went to bed at eight, only to slowly wake up at noon the next day.
He was groggy as he awoke, yet out of habit, he turned on his phone.
"Ding!"
The system's welcome sound followed by the insistent buzz of news alerts, one of which read:
"Sapporo's grand competition comes to a successful close! Click to review the journey of the Far Moon Team to championship glory!"
Beep.
The webpage unfolded, showcasing refined content, leading with a close-up image of the "Jade Dragon Pot," with detailed coverage of the Far Moon Team's journey from the first to the second phase below.
The first match, against the French culinary institute, featured a classic recipe "Boar-Bird-Blood Sausage" rewind.
The recipe came with a brief introduction:
"Made with the blood of the mythical beast 'Boar-Bird' as the main ingredient, the blood sausage incorporates Chef Xia's personal touch of spices."