The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Chapter 114 Return Gift: Flaming Dragon Jerky

After a short rest, Toriko got up to leave. Komatsu, still filled with anxiety, could only follow O.

As for Jiang Yan, he had planned to leave together from the very beginning.

Without the slightest hesitation, Alu readily agreed to Jiang Yan's request to accompany him.

"It's just on the way, let's leave together."

The three traveled together, passing through the dense jungle of the Baron Islands, and arrived at the mangrove tunnel.

After boarding the kayak that Toriko and Komatsu had brought, Jiang Yan, Toriko, and Komatsu slowly paddled towards the outer edge of the Baron Islands.

On both sides of the waterway, dense mangroves intertwine, forming a deep and dark natural tunnel.

Beneath the water's surface, shadows shifted, vaguely revealing a streamlined back and sharp dorsal fin.

These are Baron sharks that inhabit this area. There are quite a few of them, but they don't dare to attack the kayak because they sense the presence of Toriko and Jiang Yan.

Jiang Yan thought that on the Baron Islands, apart from eating the Kaira crocodile, he hadn't gained much other food.

Seeing the large number of Baron sharks, I was immediately tempted.

After asking Toriko, I learned that the Baron sharks tasted pretty good.

Jiang Yan leaped into the icy seawater.

The moment the water exploded, the Baron shark swarm was startled and quickly surrounded Jiang Yan, their sharp teeth gleaming coldly, but they couldn't attack him at all.

After a few short splashes, Jiang Yan took care of several large Baron sharks.

Seeing this, the other Baron sharks all chose to flee.

Jiang Yan did not pursue them. Instead, he surfaced and touched the few Baron sharks that had been dealt with, then added them to his restaurant.

Seeing this, Komatsu was filled with disbelief and gasped in shock.

"Baron Shark—vanished! Just like that?!"

Toriko raised an eyebrow but remained silent, though she was filled with curiosity.

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He had never seen such a method before.

Jiang Yan flipped back into the kayak, wiped the seawater off his face, and seeing that Xiaosong and Alu were looking at him, he offered an explanation.

"This is my special ability; I can store a large amount of food for easy access at any time."

"They actually have this kind of ability?"

Toriko was very surprised.

"I've seen many gourmet hunters with special abilities, but this is the first time I've encountered an ability that can store ingredients like this."

Although they still had some questions, Toriko and Komatsu did not ask them too many.

The kayak continued on its way, and soon a small speedboat appeared on the sea.

Ten Dream, who had been waiting for a long time, stood on the side of the speedboat.

Seeing Toriko and Komatsu, Tomu smiled with relief and waved.

"Toriko, Komatsu, you're back."

Immediately afterwards, Shi Meng turned her gaze to the unfamiliar Jiang Yan beside her, her eyes filled with curiosity.

"I'm Shi Meng, responsible for meeting them. And you are?"

Previously, only Toriko and Komatsu had landed on the island, so the sudden appearance of a stranger naturally aroused Tomu's suspicion.

Jiang Yan nodded slightly and introduced himself.

"Mr. Shi Meng, my name is Jiang Yan. I am a chef and also a part-time food hunter."

"Chef and Gourmet Hunter —"

Tomu's curiosity intensified, but she didn't press for details. She smiled and turned her gaze back to Toriko.

"Judging from your satisfied expression, the Kayla Crocodile must have tasted quite good, right?"

As for Toriko not bringing back the giant crocodile Keira, that's perfectly normal for Tomu.

Based on his understanding of Toriko, he most likely ate him on the island.

"Not only good, but also..."

Toriko praised without any attempt to hide his admiration.

"The meat is tender and juicy, with the rich, creamy texture of top-grade Wagyu beef, and the sweet, fresh flavor of deep-sea crab meat —"

After praising him, Toriko shook his head slightly, a hint of regret in his voice.

"Unfortunately, I'm not qualified to be the meat dish on my life's menu."

As they spoke, Jiang Yan and the other two boarded the speedboat one after another.

Shi Meng walked to the driver's seat, started the engine, and with a deep and powerful roar, the speedboat pierced through the white waves and sped towards the distant sea.

Although Jiang Yan, Toriko, and Komatsu had already eaten an entire Kaera crocodile on the island, Toriko's appetite was extraordinary, and his Gourmet Cells were constantly consuming energy at a high speed. Before they even reached the shore, Toriko felt hungry again.

Toriko then turned and went into the cabin, rummaged through a large pile of stored food, and began to eat heartily, while also handing some to Jiang Yan.

After all, Jiang Yan also has a knack for food, so he definitely needs to replenish his energy.

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Jiang Yan did not refuse and readily accepted it.

However, Jiang Yan then took out several packets of dried meat from the "Food Restaurant".

"Try this."

Jiang Yan handed a packet of dried meat to Alu.

"The Flame Dragon Jerky took a very long time to make."

This is the reserve food that Jiang Yan prepared for himself. It not only tastes excellent, but more importantly, it is extremely energizing and can quickly replenish the energy he has consumed in a short period of time.

"Dragon jerky?"

Toriko paused slightly, looking puzzled. It was a food he had never heard of before.

I took a gentle sniff, and a rich aroma with a hint of caramel wafted over me.

Immediately, Toriko's gourmet cells began to stir uncontrollably, and a strong, almost instinctive, appetite surged into his mind.

Toriko reached out and took the Flame Dragon jerky, then opened his mouth and took a big bite.

The meat is firm and chewy, yet not dry. As you chew, layers of fresh and savory flavors explode in your mouth, bringing a rich and powerful flavor that you've never experienced before. It's as if a fiery heat spreads from your throat all the way to your whole body.

"This taste—I've never tried anything like it before! It's so delicious!"

Toriko's eyes lit up, his face filled with surprise.

What shocked Toriko even more was that after eating the Flame Dragon jerky, the gourmet cells in his body seemed to be ignited, becoming active, his blood and qi surged throughout his body, and even his aura was quietly rising, indicating that his strength had made a significant breakthrough.

Aru swallowed the jerky in his mouth, looked at Jiang Yan seriously, and said solemnly.

"Thank you so much, Jiang Yan, for treating me to such a precious meal."

Jiang Yan smiled, looking relaxed.

"Didn't you treat me to the Kayla crocodile back on the island?"

Jiang Yan was not surprised by Toriko's reaction.

Flame Dragon is a top-tier monster in the Dungeon Monsters world. If it weren't for its fatal weakness, it would have taken him a lot of effort to capture it successfully.

Moreover, this is a rare ingredient from another world, whose life form and energy composition are completely different from the creatures of the culinary world.

For Toriko's gourmet instincts, this was an unprecedented culinary experience.

It is only natural that such a violent reaction would occur.

In fact, Jiang Yan had previously considered giving away gemstone meat as a return gift.

In the end, they decided to take out the Flame Dragon Jerky.

Although the gem meat is delicious, Toriko will eventually have the chance to taste it again in the future.

However, the Flame Dragon Jerky can only be tasted from him.

In terms of rarity, in the world of Gourmet Delight, Flame Dragon Jerky can be said to far surpass Gemstone Meat.

After several hours of sailing, the outline of the city appeared on the horizon.

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Soon the speedboat docked in a port, where cranes stood tall and containers were piled high. The salty sea breeze carried the scent of fresh fish and the aroma of cooking.

Jiang Yan, Alu, Xiaosong, and Shimeng got off the speedboat one after another.

Despite having already eaten plenty of food and dried dragon meat, Toriko still intended to have another big meal here, so he invited Jiang Yan and Xiaosong.

"Jiang Yan, how about we fill our stomachs to the brim and try some of the local delicacies?"

Looking at Toriko, Komatsu felt helpless. The mission to capture the giant crocodile Kaera had failed, and he needed to report it as soon as possible. He could only refuse Toriko's invitation.

Then Jiang Yan also declined Aruto's invitation.

In terms of appetite, he was no match for Toriko; he wouldn't feel hungry for at least a few hours.

Therefore, the opportunity to sample the local delicacies had to be postponed.

Moreover, he had obtained a lot of useful information from Toriko and Ganmeng, and he had a lot to do next.

After a brief farewell, the four parted ways.

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