Meanwhile, at Salt City's eastern gate!
"Is this Salt City?" Qing Lin looked around with her little head, excitement faintly gleaming on her pretty face.
She had grown up in Stone Desert City and was visiting a place like this for the first time. Young people were lively and restless—not just boys, but girls too.
But the excitement on her face quickly faded when she saw countless shops bearing the Mo Family's emblem, all decorated with lanterns and colorful ornaments.
"Interesting. Is Salt City about to celebrate the New Year? It's decorated everywhere, like the whole world is celebrating." Hai Bodong frowned slightly, looking somewhat surprised.
"Why not ask around and find out?" Lu Bu chuckled. It seemed Hai Bodong's few days of recovery had happened to coincide with Mo Cheng's birthday celebration.
The three found an inn and checked in. A casual inquiry confirmed that it was indeed Mo Cheng's birthday, but unlike in the original story, there were still two days until the celebration, and the Mo Family had not booked every inn yet.
"So it's that bastard's birthday!" Hatred flashed across Qing Lin's little face. That damn Mo Cheng had killed her Two-headed Fire Spirit Snake!
"Interesting. Better to come at the right time than to come early."
A cold glint flickered in Hai Bodong's eyes. He still vividly remembered Mo Cheng's palm strike and had long resolved to repay it. Who would have thought he would run into that fellow's birthday celebration?
"What do you think about making a move now?" Lu Bu asked, glancing at the sky. The timing was perfect, and killing intent flickered in his eyes as well. Anyone who tried to harm Qing Lin had to pay the price!
"Fine!" A savage glint flashed through Hai Bodong's eyes. As the mighty Ice