Time always flies, and in the blink of an eye, it's going to be the New Year again.

In the world of One Piece, there is no "Chinese New Year" or "Christmas", but the people here also celebrate the New Year.

The "Wano Country" in the New World has similar cultural customs to Japan on Earth, while the "Flower Country" in the West Sea is similar to Chinese customs.

There is still some time before the new year, and the streets of the country of flowers are already full of lanterns, and even at night, they are brightly lit, like a city that never sleeps.

There are no computers and mobile phones in this world, but it has a stronger flavor of the New Year.

Carl walked and stopped all the way, admiring the night market in the country of flowers, watching the lanterns, and unconsciously was a little intoxicated.

In this turbulent era, the people of the country of flowers can still spend the New Year in peace, and this is a rare place of harmony.

Carl suddenly felt a chill on the tip of his nose, and he looked up, only to see goose feathers flying in the sky and snow fluttering.

"It's snowing......"

Crystal snowflakes fall on the shoulders of pedestrians and fall on every corner of the street, and many people look up at the sky with happy colors on their faces.

The streets are brightly lit at both ends, and instead of being frequented by the snow, there are more and more pedestrians.

Approaching the end of the year, the crystal snowflakes did not make people feel cold, but they brought a richer New Year's flavor to the town.

Looking at the snow flying in the sky, the boys and girls jumped up and down, their faces filled with happy smiles.

The Land of Flowers is home to Western, Chinese, and Japanese specialties, and the cuisine of this world knows almost no borders.

There were many small stalls on both sides of the street that exuded aroma, and Karl walked up to one of the noodle stalls and sat down, and said, "Boss, come to a bowl of ravioli." ”

"Guest, wait a minute!"

After a while, a bowl of steaming white wontons was served, topped with a layer of green coriander, and thin-skinned dumplings filled with pork and green onions soaked the oil and water into the soup, and the aroma was fragrant.

Carl tasted it, it was very refreshing, he walked out for a walk by himself today, and he didn't even bring Xiong Da, just to dissipate his mood.

With a bowl of wontons, Carl ate with heat all over his body, and seemed to be in a much more relaxed mood.

Carl checked out and was about to turn to leave, when he saw a crowd rushing from the other side of the street.

"It's the leader of the 'Eight Treasures Water Army', 'Green Pepper', who is back!"

Someone shouted, and then retreated to both sides to get out of the way.

The "Eight Treasure Water Army" is a group of pirates to the outside world, but for the country of flowers, they are a group of objects of national worship.

Just like a general who expands his territory, he is a hero to his own people, but to a foreigner, he is an evil group of invaders.

"Justice" is something that cannot be discussed simply and clearly.

Lao Cai, who was following Qingjiao, looked around, as if he was on guard against something.

Soon, his eyes lit up: "Haha, it's Brother Carl, why are you here?" ”

Lao Cai said goodbye to Qingjiao, sat down next to Carl, and yelled at the stall owner, "Bring me two big bowls of wontons!" I'm starving, I've just come back, and I haven't had time to eat yet! ”

Lao Cai can also be regarded as the "teacher" who taught Carl to be armed and domineering, and he still has a good impression of this straightforward man.

Carl smiled and said, "Why, you came back so swaggeringly, aren't you afraid that Ruhua will find you?" ”

"Who is Ruhua?" Lao Cai frowned, he didn't remember what he knew about someone called "Ruhua".

"Well, that's it...... Who's that...... The ...... in that arena said he was going to marry you"

"Shh......h You're talking about the princess of the Erbao Water Army, right? Lao Cai hurriedly made a silent gesture, "Her name is not Ruhua, her name is Uhoricia, and she is a very strong woman." ”

"Yes, yes, that's her! What are your plans? "Carlton was in the mood.

Lao Cai sighed and said, "Alas, don't mention it, I'm so young now that I don't want to get married, how can I agree to her marriage proposal?" ”

"What do you think of that...... Just that princess, what do you think of her? Karl asked tentatively.

"A very powerful woman."

"Uh...... In addition to being awesome? ”

"A very strong woman."

"And what do you think of what she looks like?"

"I don't feel it." Lao Cai pulled the wonton into his mouth, thought for a while, and then added: "I see women all look the same...... Why is this so, you ask? Do you like her? ”

"No, no, no, how can I rob your wife with you?!" Karl hurriedly waved his hand.

"What wife? I'm not married! ”

"Yes, yes, it's your fiancée!"

Carl wiped his sweat.

He really hasn't seen a real person like Lao Cai, and I'm afraid that only a guy like Luffy who has no feelings for women can understand the world in Lao Cai's eyes.

"By the way, Lao Cai, why are you back?"

"Of course we're coming back for the New Year, we're not real pirates, we have a home!"

Carl was stunned, and suddenly felt that he was speechless.

Lao Cai then added: "But grandpa, he's a little unhappy." ”

Carl glanced at Qingjiao a few times, and the old man who was very kind when he was not angry did not interfere with Lao Cai and Carl, but returned to the garrison of the Eight Treasure Water Army with his subordinates.

"Are you in trouble out there?" Karl asked casually.

"Not really." At this time, Lao Cai had already finished eating the second bowl of wontons, but it seemed that this man was still a little unsatisfied.

"This time, Grandpa, he went to Baoyu's ice bed again, but all he got was disappointment."

Carl didn't understand and asked, "What is the Baoyu Ice Bed?" ”

"That's the name of a frozen continent, and grandpa's treasures are all hidden there, but it's a pity that it's frozen now, and no one can take out the treasures inside." Lao Cai sighed, as if he was worried about the green pepper.

Karl's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly said, "Then you look for me!" ”

Carl didn't remember the name "Baoyu Ice Bed", but he did remember the two keywords "Frozen Continent" and "Treasure of Green Pepper".

"Looking for you? No, no, the 'Baoyu Ice Bed' is different from ordinary ice, the fire can't be burned, the ice axe can't be smashed, only the young grandfather can break through the frozen earth. Lao Cai shook his head, not having much hope for Carl at all.

"How do you know if you don't try?" Karl was interested, "Come on, come on, you take me to your grandfather, and I'll discuss this matter with him." ”

"Brother Carl, are you serious?" When Carl said this, Lao Cai's heart was also shaken.

After all, this Carl has become the "Seven Martial Seas of His Majesty" appointed by the world government, and it stands to reason that his strength should have improved greatly.

Carl smiled and urged, "Why am I lying to you?" Is it any good for me to lie to you? Besides, you won't die if you try, you won't even have the courage to give it a try, right? ”

"Alright, I'll take you to my grandfather, Brother Carl, you can't let me down!" Seeing Carl's confident appearance, Lao Cai also became firm.

"Let's go!"

"Hey...... Wait, I haven't paid yet......"

"Don't ink it, I'll give it for you, boss, don't look for it!"