The Lucifer Resort's lobby was packed with people. Ma Wang and Secretary Ma looked at one another approvingly before turning their attention to the crowd. It was a good idea, Ma Wang thought, to have built a prestigious resort on this cursed land.

"Secretary Ma, it seems we have a special guest tonight; make sure we upgrade their room."

Secretary Ma stood at attention and nodded. "Yes, sir."

As Secretary Ma walked away, Hong Hae Ah came to stand by Ma Wang. Tugging at his bellboy uniform, he grimaced at Ma Wang. "Do I really have to keep wearing this?"

"Do you want to keep working here or do you want to keep hanging onto your grandmother's ankles?" Ma Wang gave him a sideways glance. "She was happy to have her merchandise stay in the store, you know."

Hong Hae Ah pouted. "At least it's not scrubbing toilets," he grumbled, hurrying off before Ma Wang got any ideas.

Across the room, Secretary Ma graciously bowed to a couple. The female of the duo was beautiful with long, flowing hair while the male was an average drunkard. Still, the woman couldn't keep her hands off of the man.

"Excuse me, the owner of the hotel would like to upgrade your room to one of our suites," Secretary Ma said, ignoring their gross display of affection.

"Let's go!" The drunk man slurred cheerfully. He pulled the woman to her feet as Secretary Ma led the way to their upgraded room.

Back in his office, Ma Wang sat with Elder Bo-ri, lavishing in his great success.

"At this rate, I'll be a deity before the year is out!" Ma Wang laughed wholeheartedly and clapped his knee."

Even Patriarch smiled, unable to deny the success of the resort. "The Heavens are cheering you on. There's just ...one thing..."

Ma Wang immediately became serious and sat straighter in his chair. "What?"

"As you know, Son Oh Gong has entered the Land of the Dead."

"Aish - that punk," Ma Wang scoffed. "Of course, that reckless monkey would cause trouble again."

Patriarch Bo-ri bowed his head contritely. "The Heavens would like your assistance in bring Son Oh Gong out."

"Damn …," Ma Wang whispered, secretly calculating how many points he would receive for helping. "So, the Heavens would like me to travel to the Land of the Dead to fetch Oh Gong? An impossible task since his love is there."

"We ask for your help, Ma Wang," Elder Bo-ri bowed his head.

Ma Wang scoffed again and looked away. "I'll think on it. But first, I have to help Secretary Ma with a special guest."

Secretary Ma had the female from earlier by the neck, only this time, she was staring into the eyes of a demon. The man was passed out on the bed, oblivious to the battle ensuing a mere foot away from him. A force of energy washed over the women and the demon was forced against the wall before exploding. Secretary Ma smoothed out the wrinkles in her black skirt before turning and bowing to Ma Wang.

"Is he dead?" Ma Wang gestured to the man on the bed.

"No, sir. The demon took his energy along with his lust; he'll be fine in a few hours."

"Have Hong Hae Ah tend to him until he's ready to leave. We have a bigger problem on our hands now."