Having resolved Ace's matter, Lin Yuan was in high spirits. Although, just like in the original story, Ace was adopted as a son by Whitebeard Newgate.
However, this was five or six years earlier than expected, and with Whitebeard Newgate's guidance and his own reminders, those things should not happen again.
Above the sky, a huge Flame Clouds floated in the air. If someone looked up from above, they would see that there was a huge pool on top of this Flame Clouds.
At this moment, Lin Yuan and Yamato were happily soaking in the water, looking completely content.
After flying for several days in a row, Lin Yuan was starting to smell bad. At Yamato's insistence, he had no choice but to create a pool using Flame Clouds, and even used Armament Haki to enhance it.
The two leaned against the pool side by side, with Yamato lazily hanging on Lin Yuan Lin Yuan, occasionally drawing circles on his body with her hair.
She had no strength left at the moment and complained.
"Is what you're saying true? That regularly soaking in seawater can counteract the suppressive effect of seawater on Devil Fruit?!"
"Hmm, maybe. I'm not really sure, since that thing doesn't work on me!"
"Hmph, I think you're doing this on purpose; you're just looking for an excuse!"
"Aren't you enjoying it too?"
Yamato blushed and pinched Lin Yuan's waist hard.
"By the way, where are you planning to go this time?"
"Remember what Stella reported at the last meeting? I was planning to find a guy and see if I could recruit him!"
"Oh, is that guy named Crocodile? Is he very strong?"
Lin Yuan paused for a moment. He really didn't know Crocodile's current strength, since he hadn't seen him.
He'd been busy with Ace's affairs these past few days and had forgotten to ask Whitebeard Newgate.
However, no matter what, he can't cause any real trouble for him. Even if Crocodile is very strong, Lin Yuan can easily defeat him.
"He should have some strength, after all, he's a Logia Devil Fruit User, so he's not too weak. We'll see how it goes!"
"Actually, I'm mainly interested in the Alabasta Kingdom this time, let me tell you!"
Next, Lin Yuan told Yamato about the origins of the Alabasta Kingdom, especially its status as one of the twenty kingdoms and the Devil Fruit abilities it possessed.
The Yamato of today is no longer the tomboy who idolized Kozuki Oden; he has also learned quite a bit about what happens on the high seas.
"I bet what you really want to know is the method for inheriting the Devil Fruit, right? If we could obtain it, the merchant guild would be greatly enhanced!"
"Hahaha, as expected of my woman, she's so smart!"
"Hmph, who's your woman? Besides, I've always been smart, okay!"
"What did you say? It seems you want to rebel!"
"What do you want to do!"
"Think..."
Lin Yuan chuckled, then pulled Yamato down to sit, and instantly, waves appeared in the sky!
After two days of flying, Lin Yuan finally arrived in Alabasta. He could have arrived faster, but this time he wanted to take Yamato sightseeing, so he wasn't in a hurry.
Looking down at the desert country, Lin Yuan and Yamato slowly appreciated the unique scenery.
After an unknown amount of time, Lin Yuan sensed a different aura in the sky. A smile flashed in his eyes, and he led Yamato straight to the Alabasta Kingdom's capital: Alubarna.
After arriving in Alubarna, the two did not go to the royal palace immediately, but instead spent two days exploring the area and sampling the local delicacies.
Yamato wasn't idle either; she bought a large number of unique costumes.
The local clothing in the Alabasta Kingdom was very revealing, and combined with Dahe 'Yamato and slender figure, it gave her a unique charm that Lin Yuan found irresistible.
On the third night, Lin Yuan led Yamato to the palace. With their strength, it would be easy for them to avoid the guards.
At this moment, in the palace, a man wearing a golden crown was sitting in a room, looking at the news he had just received, and couldn't help but frown.
Beside him stood a girl with azure blue hair, about thirteen or fourteen years old. She had an incredibly beautiful face at such a young age and was sure to be a beauty that could topple kingdoms in the future.
If Lin Yuan were here, he would definitely recognize these two as King Cobra and Princess Vivi.
"Father, is it those same old news again? Several places are now shrouded in sandstorms!"
"Yes, indeed. Since the beginning of this year, some areas in Alabasta have started to desertify, and some oases have been buried by sandstorms. I wonder what's going on!"
Princess Vivi was also somewhat worried, as she was already shouldering responsibilities beyond her years at such a young age.
"But I can handle these things. Vivi, you should go and rest. I'll have your Uncle Chaka take another look tomorrow!"
"Father, do you think it could be man-made? Alabasta has been fine for so many years, how could this be..."
" Vivi, you can't make assumptions without evidence, and besides, how could such a natural disaster be caused by human intervention!"
Princess Vivi pouted, somewhat unconvinced, but seeing Cobra's serious expression, she had no choice but to suppress her thoughts.
Just then, Lin Yuan and Yamato, who were sitting on the roof, were listening to Cobra and Vivi's conversation. Lin Yuan smiled.
"As expected of Princess Vivi, she actually thought of this! Yamato, let's go take a look!"
"Um!"
The two vanished from their spot in an instant, and when they reappeared, they were already inside the room. At the same time, the guard outside the door gently collapsed.
"Who?"
Upon hearing the noise, Cobra immediately pulled Vivi behind him and warily stared towards the door.
"Hehe, uninvited guest, King Cobra, please don't be flustered!"
Before he finished speaking, Lin Yuan and Yamato had already arrived in front of Cobra.
Seeing the two people who had entered the room so easily, King Cobra did not show much panic, but calmly said...
Who are you? What do you want here?
Lin Yuan smiled and glanced at King Cobra and Princess Vivi before speaking.
"Don't be nervous. We're here to help you. As for our identity, you've probably heard of the Abyss Chamber of Commerce!"
Cobra nodded. Of course he had heard of the " Abyss " Merchant Guild, or rather, no one in the first half of the Grand Line hadn't heard of the " Abyss " Merchant Guild.
In particular, the great battle a few years ago directly established the " Abyss " Merchant Guild's position in the first half of the Grand Line.
Cobra breathed a sigh of relief. After all, although the Abyss Chamber of Commerce had a great reputation, it was also a good one, and it had helped many poor people.
Even their own country has businesses dealing in the " Abyss " Chamber of Commerce.
"So it's you two. May I ask your names, and what brings you here?"
"Hehe, King Cobra and Princess Vivi, I apologize for my rudeness during our first meeting, but I have come here with sincere intentions."
"I've heard that the Alabasta Kingdom is facing desert encroachment. If we can solve this problem, I wonder if you would be willing to make a deal with me!"
Upon hearing this, King Cobra and Princess Vivi were stunned and stared at Lin Yuan in disbelief.
How did you know?!