Volume Four: The Buddha Saves No One, but I, the Demon, Shall-Chapter 1: Soaring Firmament Pavilion (Part One)

"Mr. Ri?" The Supreme Pure Emperor frowned slightly. "Why have I never heard that name before?" He turned his head. "Xu Hu, what do you think?" Xu Hu's lips moved. "One of the Awakening King's men." The Supreme Pure Emperor nodded. "That is what I thought too. It seems the Awakening King has not only been recruiting men and buying horses in secret, but conducting some interesting experiments as well. Heh, heh..." He smiled faintly. "Luo Qian, very good. You never disappoint me. Tell me, what reward do you want?" Luo Qian had barely opened his mouth when the Supreme Pure Emperor added, "If it has anything to do with the two women, Xie and Zhu, don't bother asking." Luo Qian froze, then simply knelt and bowed. "Thank you for your imperial grace, Your Majesty."

"You slippery fellow," the Supreme Pure Emperor said with an amused scolding. "There's no need for that. Since I said I would reward you, I will keep my word. Ask for anything but that." Luo Qian considered it, then said, "Your Majesty, I would like a promise." "Oh? What kind of promise?" The Supreme Pure Emperor regarded him with interest. "A promise from Your Majesty—if this humble subject makes some grave mistake, please forgive me once." The Supreme Pure Emperor chuckled. "You have quite an appetite. Are you asking for a token that will spare you from death?" Luo Qian hurriedly shook his head. "That is absolutely not my intention. This humble subject has earned only a little merit and dares not ask for a great reward. I only ask that Your Majesty forgive me in your heart. As for punishment, let it follow Immortal law." If he had already been forgiven in the emperor's heart, could he still be punished? That last part was