I traverse America, using holy light to quell American terror!

Cotton parked the car outside the airport, and Li Yuan quickly got out.

Soon, he saw Edward waiting at the airport entrance.

Li Yuan smiled and waved to Edward, shouting:

"Hey! Edward! I'm here!"

Edward, who was somewhat lost in thought, was startled by Li Yuan's shout.

When he came to his senses and saw Li Yuan,

A happy smile immediately spread across his face.

"Li Yuan, you're so slow! I always arrive early when I go to pick you up."

Li Yuan gently punched Edward.

He pointed behind him and said:

"There's nothing I can do, it's not like I'm the one driving."

As he spoke, he introduced Cotton, who was walking up from behind:

"This is Edward, my partner."

Then, he introduced Edward to:

"This is Cotton, our newest member."

Edward smiled and shook hands with Cotton, greeting him happily:

"Welcome, Cotton, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Me too.

Li Yuan asked with a smile, "Where's Little Grey?"

Edward shrugged and said:

"I hired a designated driver to drive me back to Los Angeles."

"I thought you were going to sell it."

Edward shook his head and said with a smile:

"No! I won't sell!"

I'm a sentimental guy.

On the way back to the city,

Li Yuan sat in the back seat.

He stared blankly at Edward, who was chatting with Cotton.

Li Yuan couldn't detect at all that Edward was in a low mood.

She even seemed more cheerful than before.

Although we don't know what Edward is really thinking,

But Li Yuan could only hope that Edward had truly put aside his family affairs.

At this moment, Edward turned around.

Smiling, he asked Li Yuan:

"By the way, Li Yuan, where are we going?"

"Oh, let's go to downtown New Orleans first and find a guide who is familiar with the swamp."

Li Yuan held up the newspaper in his hand and said with a smile:

"However, it's carnival season right now, I wonder if tour guides will be under a lot of pressure."

In that local New Orleans newspaper

These are all special features related to the New Orleans Mardi Gras.

After the car entered the city, it was just as Li Yuan had said.

The streets were filled with people celebrating the festival.

The origins of New Orleans Mardi Gras

It was left behind by the French who originally colonized this place.

At that time, most of the French colonists were Catholic.

The church stipulates that the forty days preceding Easter are Lent.

During this period, one must fast and abstain from sex; one cannot eat meat or indulge in pleasures.

Carnival is the last unbridled indulgence before the start of Lent.

People will eat and drink lavishly, hold parties, and parade in the streets on this day.

Release all your desires beforehand, then enter fasting with peace of mind.

Later, this custom continued to integrate with local Native American culture and the Creole culture brought by African slaves.

It eventually evolved into the current state of everyone taking to the streets and partying all night long.

Cotton drove his car, barely squeezing through the revelry crowd.

Edward stared in disbelief through the car window.

Looking at the women on both sides of the road, who were pulling up their shirts to show off their breasts, he exclaimed in amazement:

"Are all the girls here this outgoing?"

Cotton carefully controlled the car.

He said to Edward with a smile:

"That's right. With your resources, you can have a different meal every night if you want during this period."

"Oh, no!"

Edward quickly shook his head, looking disgusted, and said:

"I'm afraid of getting sick."

At this moment, Li Yuan suddenly interjected:

"Hey, don't be afraid, Edward, I should be able to cure him."

"Damn it."

Edward chuckled and cursed, then said to Li Yuan:

"You lecherous scoundrel are certainly well-suited to this place."

"Hey! Don't you dare slander me, you virgin! How did I become a pervert?!"

"Damn it! I'm not anymore! Li Yuan, you bastard!"

Just as Li Yuan and Edward were joking with each other,

Cotton suddenly spoke, pointing to a house in the distance:

"We've probably arrived. The location Louis mentioned should be just ahead."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan stopped interacting with Edward.

Look in the direction Cotton is pointing.

The shop, with its red walls and green doors, looks somewhat old.

The sign across the street reads "Voodoo Shop".

Edward looked at the sign and asked with a smile:

"Is this the local souvenir shop?"

Li Yuan nodded and said:

"It should be about right. Voodoo is indeed a local specialty."

Just as Cotton parked his car on the side of the street,

Just then, two young men arrived at the shop and knocked on the door.

A moment later, a Black man with distinctive makeup suddenly pushed open the store door.

He exhaled a puff of smoke and asked in a low voice:

"What's up?"

The two young men were somewhat frightened by the appearance of the Black man.

The tall, thin white young man stammered nervously:

"We...we want..."

Before he could finish speaking, a young man's voice suddenly came from behind him:

"We'd like to go for a walk in the swamp. Do you have any guides here?"

The two young men were taken aback by what they heard.

Turning around, I saw Li Yuan walking over with a smile on his face.

The Black shop owner stared at Li Yuan in silence for a moment.

He shook his head and said, "Sorry, I don't do that here."

The young white man asked emotionally:

"Why? Why did you suddenly stop doing it?"

The shop owner said mysteriously:

"Because of the accident here last carnival, it was a terrible night."

He spoke vividly, like a stage actor:

"I was just as happy as you are now that night."

But those eyes were watching me from the forest...

Li Yuan looked at the Black shop owner and pinched the bridge of his nose.

He asked in an annoyed tone:

"Stop talking nonsense and just tell me how much it costs."

The shop owner, embarrassed by this, withdrew his hand and pointed to the street ahead:

"Go two blocks east and you'll find Mary's Witchcraft Shop. They'll have what you're looking for."

Then, he hesitated for a moment before speaking to Li Yuan and the others:

"Don't blame me for not warning you, there's something ominous there."

"grateful."

Li Yuan nodded to the shop owner and waved to Edward and Cotton.

I prepared to return to the car and go check out the place the shop owner had indicated.

At this moment, the young white man quickly reached out his hand and said:

"Hey buddy, can you take us with you? We'd like to explore the swamp too."

The young Black man standing nearby stared wide-eyed and said:

"Ben! Didn't you hear what the shopkeeper said? There's something ominous there."

"Stop joking, that's just a hoax."

Ben smiled nonchalantly, then looked at Li Yuan, hoping to give them a ride.

"Okay, let's get in the car."

Li Yuan nodded noncommittally, agreeing to the other party's request.

Soon, the group of five arrived at the Mary's Witchcraft Shop, which the shopkeeper had mentioned, by car.

After some introductions, Li Yuan learned their names.

The young white man's name was Ben; he was a guy who had just broken up with his girlfriend.

The young Black man's name was Marcus, and he was his friend.

The two arrived at the carnival looking for some excitement.

Therefore, I suggest we go for a stroll in the swamp.

After the group got off the bus,

Little Black Marcus excitedly patted Cotton's car.

He said, "Sir, your car is really cool."

Cotton chuckled and said:

"I think so too, and it wasn't expensive either. I remember it only cost a little over $3 back then."

Marcus chuckled twice upon hearing this, and muttered under his breath:

"3 dollars is enough to buy my life..."

The group of five crossed the pedestrian crossing and soon entered the witchcraft supplies shop.

Although it was described as witchcraft items, Li Yuan felt that what was displayed inside...

They're just handicrafts.

Marcus looked at the various oddly shaped handicrafts displayed in the shop.

A look of disappointment immediately flashed in his eyes.

He said to Ben helplessly:

"This is really an 'interesting' place."

However, Ben did not answer him.

I was just staring blankly at a T-shirt with an axe logo.

Marcus, seeing that Ben ignored him, could only sigh and walk into the shop.

They were quickly drawn to the scene in front of them.