Volume Four: Buddha Saves No One, Only I, the Devil, Shall Save Them - Assassinating the Devil Master (Part One)

"Has everything been arranged, sir?" Sean had prepared no small amount for this day. He had contacted several leaders of Devil King rank alone. But Meng Qing was the only Great Devil King among them, and the one with the highest status. Luo Qian did not know what bargain they had struck, but for now, at least, their cooperation seemed pleasant enough.

At the time, the whole affair had looked like an instant meeting of minds. Looking back now, Luo Qian felt a little as though he had been used. He did not mind. Sean would gain political benefits, while he would gain financial ones.

The three discussed matters for a while. Sean was so impatient because His Majesty the Devil Master had formally issued a summons, ordering every Devil King in the Demon Realm to muster troops beneath the Broken Range. He intended to launch a second campaign against the Divine Realm during his reign.

Luo Qian had already made the arrangements. After reassuring them and giving a few instructions, he took Meng Qing's gift—thirty bottles of fine wine—and left his territory to return to his hotel.

Back at the Luo Company Hotel, Luo Qian sent Cao Lei out. The young monk had already discovered the delights of the Demon Realm: it was an open place, where almost no beautiful women wrapped themselves up like nuns. It was also the height of summer, and the streets were a feast of cool, revealing clothes. Cao Lei could stand at the entrance and forget all about going home.

Luo Qian had Sophia summoned. "How did that matter I asked you to handle last time turn out?" Sophia looked faintly pleased with herself. "Boss, with our delicious food clearing the way, what couldn't we accomplish? Don't worry. Not only Mr. Sobi but