Lu Li did not open the cans, since he was still on Ichiryu's little island. It would be hard for him to explain how he had suddenly obtained so many rare ingredients.
After the banquet ended, everyone chatted as they digested their food and agreed to gather again next time. Then Lu Li took the Four Heavenly Kings and Shrimp Meat back to the Gourmet World.
Lu Li had originally thought that, since the mission was complete, he might as well leave the Four Heavenly Kings with Ichiryu. But seeing how much stronger they had become after following Lu Li for such a short time, Ichiryu insisted that Lu Li look after them for a while longer.
Besides, Lu Li had just accepted Ichiryu's hospitality, so he could not exactly refuse. Thus, he brought Toriko and the others back with him.
Once they returned to his territory, Lu Li eagerly took out his rewards. First, he handed the four ingredients from Acacia's Full Course to Shrimp Meat and had her cook them.
It was rather strange. Lu Li had assumed the Life Course Meal would be prepared dishes, but what he received were only ingredients. Though these ingredients tasted great even when eaten raw, they would surely be even more delicious after being cooked by an excellent chef.
As for the golden can in Lu Li's hand, he felt it should contain a finished product ready to eat. After all, it did not look natural, and the spatial description stated that Blue Nitro had sealed it inside the golden can.
While Shrimp Meat was cooking, Lu Li hooked his finger through the can's pull ring and popped it open.
The instant the golden can was unsealed, Lu Li felt the Gourmet Cells throughout his body stir restlessly, as if yearning