My Beautiful Duchess Wife

The elderly people, though seemingly excited, were also quite wary. They held onto the meat, but didn't leave.

Their eyes were fixed on Lin Peng, as if trying to find a flaw. Only then did Lin Peng realize that these old men all seemed to possess a faint, dark power.

There were several elderly people, some even possessing the strength of high-level demons. This surprised Lin Peng somewhat, causing him to frown slightly and turn to look at Klinks.

Klinks, on the other hand, seemed completely unaware of the situation. Lin Peng smiled faintly again, exchanged a few pleasantries with the old men, and then followed them into the village.

The village, comprised of dilapidated houses, doesn't actually have many people. Even with the roofs removed, there are only about twenty households. And each one of them has elderly members.

Basically, the old people all seemed to possess that dark power. They seemed almost like demons. At this moment, Lin Peng naturally realized that they had probably arrived in the human realm.

Lin Peng then personally prepared the food and began to eat it himself, which finally put the elderly people at ease.

After the meal, the elders arranged for the children to rest. Only then did they begin to take Lin Peng seriously. They hadn't sensed anything amiss from Lin Peng's strength and presence.

Among them, an old man named Aukin stepped forward and said, "Sir, we don't know who you are. But... we hope you won't reveal what's going on in this village!"

That was their very first statement, which surprised Lin Peng for a moment. After all, they seemed to already know that Lin Peng had sensed that dark power.

At the same time, it should be known that Lin Peng's strength is absolutely far superior to theirs. After all, he's someone who even possesses spatial equipment, and who, despite sensing the power of darkness, easily walked in.

Their strength is self-evident!

Lin Peng relaxed and sat down, taking a deep breath. Then, his eyes blazed with a fiery light: "Tell me, why do you possess dark power! If I remember correctly, this kind of dark power is something only demons possess. Or, in the human realm, it's something only those hidden dark creatures have!"

The old men exchanged glances. Auchin stepped forward, gave a wry smile, and said, "And who are you, sir, to be able to draw upon our dark power! To be honest, even the priests in the church couldn't directly draw upon the dark power within us!"

The old man's words were sincere, and carried a certain absoluteness. It seemed that it truly was so. Lin Peng's lips twitched slightly.

After taking a deep breath, he turned around and smiled, "Clinks, you've been hiding for so long, you can come out now! And tell these old men how I appeared!"

Klinks walked slowly out of the back room with his head down. At this moment, Klinks' face was somewhat rosy.

Of course, this was mainly due to the fact that the food was quite plentiful. Also, the potion Lin Peng gave me this afternoon should have played a role.

The old people all looked at Klinks. Since he was the one who brought him, asking him would be the best course of action.

“Grandpa Aukin… this… I… I was planning to go to Ville this afternoon. But after a whole day's walk, the bread might be gone by the time I got back. So, I decided to come back! Then, I ran into some thugs from the next village. When we fought, I got really badly injured, and suddenly the spell my father used when he left came to mind, so…”

"Are you a demon?"

At that moment, almost all the elderly people looked at Lin Peng.

It seemed as if they had encountered something incredible. Or perhaps, they had encountered something they believed in!

Lin Peng looked at these old people with extremely surprised and excited eyes, scratched the back of his head strangely, and seemed to really not understand!

“That’s right, I am the demon! Well, you can call me Lord Flame Demon, hehehe…” As soon as Lin Peng finished speaking, the old people all knelt down!

Each of them looked as if they were seeing a real demon god with utmost respect.

Clinks, along with the other elders, knelt down. He appeared quite serious, no longer showing any surprise.

Chapter Ninety-Four: Saint-Level?

Lin Peng had experienced being worshipped before, but this kind of worship was something he couldn't even imagine. Those elderly people, many years older than him, all looked at him with extremely crazed eyes, as if they had seen their gods.

This scene reminded Lin Peng of the Taoist priest he had encountered in that other world. Almost all the women in the village had the same expression when they saw the old Taoist priest.

With a slight wave of his hand, a powerful flame erupted from the ground. Dragging several people along, he levitated into the air. At the same time, he coughed, "This... there's no need for this. I don't believe in this kind of thing!"

The old people all stood there, stunned and speechless. For a moment, they didn't know what to say. Just like Klinks, they had been taught from a young age to kneel and bow when they saw adults from the Demon Realm.

From a young age, they were particularly influenced by the worship of the demon realm. This has become almost subconscious for them. Even the elderly are like this, let alone the children!

Klinks was the first to react, laughing heartily before jumping up and hopping onto Lin Peng's lap. "I knew it! Lord Flame Demon is the most approachable! Hahaha..."

But it scared the elderly so much that some of them almost fainted.

In the human realm, it's generally believed that while demons are powerful, they are also known for their volatile tempers. They are, in general, the epitome of capriciousness.

Lin Peng might be saying this now, but who knows what will happen next? Moreover, this humanoid demon... no, a demon that's completely like a human, is definitely a high-level demon.

Even the words and actions of ordinary believers are definitely within his notice!

Therefore, the elderly people were all very nervous at this moment. However, they dared not speak up to stop them, and cold sweat poured down their wrinkled foreheads.

Lin Peng smiled faintly and patted Klinks on the head: "Kid, you still haven't told me how you got to the Demon Realm. I can't just stay here forever, can I?"

Lin Peng had thought that once he found the Seven-Colored Flower, he would definitely find a way to return to the Demon Realm. This was the Human Realm, and although he was human himself.

But those things he cared about, those familiar demons, weren't here. Moreover, what if they found out he came from the demon realm? Even if he wasn't a demon, a group of powerful figures would surround and attack him.

Then I... I really don't know if I'll be able to get back alive!

The old people stared at Lin Peng in disbelief. Then, they all laughed at each other. The demon... didn't seem so terrifying after all.

Moreover, they were originally their followers, so how could they be afraid of them? One by one, they all seemed to relax.

Legend has it that demons can grant immense power, then lead all their followers to become the rulers of the world. Auchin knew that this demon was at least not the tyrannical kind of demon of legend.

"Lord Flame Demon, what is the main reason for your visit this time?" Aujin hesitated for a moment before asking. The old men behind him also stared at Lin Peng.

If it's because you can't go back, then what's the point of coming to this village?

Are we really going to stay here all the time?

Lin Peng chuckled and said, "Well, mainly because I want to find the Seven-Colored Flower. In the Demon Realm, a treacherous guy used a hidden weapon. I was hit by it, and poisoned! So, I need to find the antidote for this poison!"

The elderly people looked at each other in disbelief. Only now did they realize that even demons could be poisoned, and even have their lives threatened.

I don't know how long it's been since I last encountered a demon.

At least, since they began cultivating dark power, even now, they haven't encountered a single demon. And even when they have managed to summon demons, they've always heard that they've been purified by the church!

"I've heard of the Seven-Colored Flower. However, it seems the church has a monopoly on it! I've also heard of this flower growing in the Flame Dragon Mountains north of Vil City. Moreover, it's a variety that the church hasn't transplanted there. I just wonder when it will bloom!"

After thinking for a moment, Aukin immediately answered! Lin Peng hadn't expected that just by asking casually, there really was a seven-colored flower nearby!

After all, he hadn't really expected to find out the whereabouts of the Seven-Colored Flower in this village from the beginning. His face lit up with joy, and Lin Peng excitedly asked, "Where is it? Take me there quickly!"

The old men laughed. Sometimes, this Lord Flame Demon really did seem like a child. Auchin smiled faintly, then pointed at Klinks and said, "Tomorrow, let Klinks take you to Vil City! It seems there are a lot of rangers and mercenaries there lately. Perhaps something's happened in the Flame Dragon Mountains!"

Within the Caesar Empire, the Flame Dragon Mountains can be considered a true adventure paradise. It boasts an abundance of magical beasts, as well as unique herbs and potion ingredients.

Even the undead creatures from the Demon War era exist here! It's fair to say that the Flame Dragon Mountains are a guarantee for the economy of Vier City!

With it nearby, the city of Ville can guarantee that level of population flow. Furthermore, it can ensure a certain level of economic growth.

On several occasions, even the mayor of Ver City personally released information about the appearance of certain things in the mountains. This way, the arrival of experts and alchemists could truly boost Ver City's economy.

Lin Peng nodded slightly, and then Klinks led him to his house to rest. Come to think of it, Klinks really was the most pitiful fellow in the village.

At least other people have grandparents, right? But Clinks truly doesn't even have grandparents. He would probably have starved to death long ago if it weren't for those relief supplies!

It was a very simple little wooden hut, some of the furniture was even on the verge of collapsing. Lin Peng patted Klinks' head with a hint of pity and smiled, "You're much stronger than I was when I was a child!"

Klinks was taken aback; he certainly understood what Lin Peng meant. Indeed, it was truly difficult for one person to survive.

But he really did survive. And what happened today, Klink will remember clearly for the rest of his life.

"Hehe, I'm used to it! By the way, Lord Flame Demon, what's the Demon Realm like? I always hear the adults say that the environment there is terrible! It seems... like a place where there's no sun and no light!"

Klinks frowned and asked cautiously. Before his eyes, it seemed as if the scene from the Demon Realm was truly unfolding.

Lin Peng smiled faintly. If it were before, the Demon Realm really would have been like that. After all, from the moment it appeared in the Abyss, Lin Peng judged it based on this fact—that it wasn't the original world.

Thinking about it now, I nodded, then immediately shook my head!

"Well, you could say that the Demon Realm used to be like you described. But now... well, how should I put it? Although it doesn't have the same light as your world, at least it's not shrouded in darkness anymore! Heh... the Demon Realm's strength is far greater than yours! I never imagined that a knight would only be as strong as a high-ranking demon!"

Lin Peng shook his head with a wry smile, seemingly unable to understand. However, upon arriving in this world, it seemed that, apart from fire and light elements which were still somewhat powerful, the other elements appeared to have been weakened!

This would make cultivation much more difficult. Perhaps that's one of the reasons! Klinks nodded, acknowledging that the human realm was indeed far inferior to the demon realm!

It seems that every time, it was with the help of angels that the demons were defeated. Moreover, the angels in heaven were all severely weakened.

Only the combined strength of both races could truly repel the demon race. This demonstrates their immense power. After all, even a random demon soldier possesses the strength of a Silver Knight!

Knights are divided into five levels: Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Purple Gold! And those who go higher seem to be granted the title of Master by the church, or even higher, Saint level.

Of course, such masters are quite rare! However, even such masters seem to be easily killed by the real demon kings.

"Lord Flame Demon, can you defeat a Purple Gold level expert now?" Klinks asked excitedly, showing his considerable admiration for strength!

Lin Peng, of course, was unaware of the ranking system in the human realm. After casually asking, he chuckled and said, "Well, it's equivalent to your Saint-level, I suppose!"

One sentence was enough to make Klinks' eyes light up, and even look at him with a kind of worshipful light.

Chapter Ninety-Five: The Terrifying Fireball

In the early morning, everything was still asleep. Dewdrops clung to the green leaves, falling to the ground with a soft patter, raising a cloud of dust.

Lin Peng got up early in the morning, stretched, took a deep breath, and laughed, "The air in the human realm is so much fresher than in the demon realm!"

Behind him, Klinks rubbed his eyes, dressed in a coarse cloth robe, and slowly walked out. He chuckled when he saw Lin Peng.

However, upon hearing Klink's growling sounds of hunger, Lin Peng's lips twitched. Of course, he was actually hungry too!

Last night, seeing how happily the children were eating, Lin Peng felt embarrassed to take some from them. So, he only ate a little bit himself.

Right now, I'm starving!

"Hmm? There are some over there, the fattest wild animals! Just hunt a couple, hehe, and we can roast them right away in the morning!" Lin Peng said in a tempting voice.

Klink was immediately delighted. Having suffered from chronic malnutrition, he was indeed starting to crave good food. Anything that could fill him up was his favorite.

Lin Peng, on the other hand, didn't seem to be picky about food. He'd eat anything that would fill him up. That's why he brought up the topic of barbecue so early in the morning!

After discussing it, Klinks immediately picked Lin Peng up and flew rapidly in one direction. The speed of the Flame Wings was quite fast.

At certain times, the Flame Wings seemed inexhaustible. Upon arriving in the human realm, it was as if the power of the sunlight had instantly transformed into its own.

Sometimes, Lin Peng even imagined that he might be the spokesperson for some kind of sun god!

Beside the village is a small mountain range. Although it's not as famous as the Flame Dragon Mountain Range, there are plenty of places to hunt wild animals.

He had just descended when he was met with a tiger's roar. A tiger… that animal instantly flashed into Lin Peng's mind. In his past life, tigers were something he could only watch.

But now!