My Beautiful Duchess Wife

Just then, a burst of flame appeared behind him. Nadas, no longer caring about slaying the Earth Dragon Beast, sensed the danger behind him and stomped on the beast's head, leaping into the air. At that moment, a massive fireball, the size of a tire, shot towards him, piercing through the Earth Dragon Beast's head and exploding with a deafening roar!

Sparks flew everywhere, and the ordinary demon races in the distance seemed to be surprised.

As soon as Nadas landed and turned around, he broke out in a cold sweat. A huge, dark-colored leopard appeared behind the earth dragon beast. Nadas clearly remembered that the leopards had all gone to chase the brother and sister.

However, the figure whizzing past him made him immediately understand. The brother and sister had actually turned around and run back into the city after the gate was breached. He was instantly horrified; just how fast could they have gone?

Judging from his appearance just now, he had already run at least two or three miles. In a single instant, he shook off the three leopards and entered the city gate. Now, although many high-level magical beasts rushed over after seeing the city gate breached.

However, it won't be that fast. Let's just come in.

Upon spotting the figure, the leopard roared angrily at the city gate. Fireballs rained down, almost causing Nadas to turn and run. After glancing at the departing figure, he sensed danger once more.

Before it could react, a pale yellow light appeared on its body. A leopard claw shadow appeared, and upon touching the pale yellow light, it disintegrated into dust. At the same time, several black flame leopards scattered and chased after the figure.

Nadas's lips twitched slightly. He knew the speed and strength of these black flame leopards. He just hadn't expected them to ambush him while chasing someone. And that guy, carrying a little girl on his back, was even faster than them.

Once this is over, we must report it to Her Highness the Princess. At the very least, we can teach this guy a lesson.

At the city gate, the number of monsters gathering was increasing. Behind Nadas, the number of soldiers was also growing. A thick layer of tension seemed to indicate a stalemate between the two sides. First and foremost, the wounded earth dragon was the most restless.

With a roar, it quickened its pace and pounced on Nadas. The other monsters behind it, startled by this action, charged forward.

"Shields up, defend!" Nadas shouted authoritatively, raising his thick-backed sword once more. At the same time, even more demons rushed towards the south gate. Among the demons, every single one was a soldier.

However, some people can become demonic, while others cannot due to a lack of talent. In terms of combat power, those who have become demonic are undoubtedly much stronger. Take Nadas, for example; once he becomes demonic, his strength rivals that of a Great Demon.

That's why the Earth Dragon Beast accidentally injured Nadas's hand.

"Ow..."

"Defense..."

More and more voices are gathering, and the south gate of the city is about to enter a defensive phase...

Chapter Five: That Winter-like Gaze

Lin Peng and Angelina had no idea how fierce the battle at the city gate was. However, they were fully aware of how diligently the Black Flame Leopard was pursuing them. It seemed they were never afraid that the Black Flame Leopard would escape their sight. From the beginning until now, it seemed like a day and a half had passed. But as long as Lin Peng didn't stop, they wouldn't stop.

Many of the soldiers and demon civilians who came to provide support were also attacked by the Black Flame Leopards. They chased after them, ambushing those who couldn't react in time. What terrified Lin Peng even more was that he felt his strength was waning.

Having run for so long, and despite constantly channeling the power of the Fire Seed to exhaust himself, it seems he's almost completely depleted in such a short time. A slight twitch at the corner of his mouth confirmed his suspicions; it seemed he truly was doomed today.

She gave a wry smile, turned her head and said softly, "Angelina, it seems that this time, I really don't have the strength left!"

Angelina froze, her already dirty hand gripping Lin Peng's collar now trembling slightly. But she released him after a moment. A warm smile returned to her face: "This time, you don't have to dump me. Dying with a stupid man like you doesn't seem so bad!"

Lin Peng was stunned for a moment. Was this little girl too precocious? Could it be that after saving the little girl in this world, she had fallen for him? That seemed a bit too unrealistic!

A slight twitch appeared at the corner of his mouth. To be honest, Lin Peng really couldn't handle such a little girl. At that moment, Angelina tightened her arms around Lin Peng's neck. For a brief moment, Lin Peng felt a mixture of frustration and panic. Or perhaps, being at a loss would be a more accurate description.

In that moment of distraction, the Black Flame Leopard finally found an opening. It suddenly accelerated and lunged forward, its claws already outstretched. By the time Lin Peng realized what was happening, it was too late. The leopard's claws were just a hair's breadth away from Angelina's back.

Lin Peng's body jerked, and Angelina was thrown into the air. Sharp leopard claws, black and sharp, pierced directly into Lin Peng's back. At the same time, a tremendous force surged through his body. Suddenly, struck by this blow, Lin Peng was sent flying.

This time, however, little Angelina clung tightly to Lin Peng's neck, as if sharing joys and sorrows. Her big eyes were wide open, staring in astonishment at the tall walls before her, which seemed to resemble a city within a city.

Lin Peng also saw it, but the difference was that Angelina didn't know where this place was.

The Duke's Mansion!

Although the duke here only governs this one city, she knows why there is only one city. She also knows why, despite being the duke, her palace appears so dilapidated.

The city walls were red, but dilapidated. In fact, much of the paint had peeled off.

Like a city within a city with some history, it lies quietly on the ground, exuding a heavy and rich atmosphere.

He was about to reach the gates of this "palace." But then, a beautiful figure appeared at the entrance. She wore an exquisite palace gown, its jewels and gold threads gleaming under the red moonlight. Her elaborately styled court hairstyle was so luxurious it made Lin Peng blink. Could she bear such a hairstyle? She glanced at him, a fleeting moment, seemingly without a trace of emotion or surprise. Perhaps, there was no emotion at all—a frozen gaze. This made Lin Peng's heart clench instantly.

He then casually waved his hand, making Lin Peng feel like he was swatting a fly. However, his body felt as if it had been slapped by a huge, irresistible force. He was suddenly jolted in mid-air before being sent flying violently towards the other side of the street.

"Boom..." A huge cloud of dust roared up, and the black flame leopards that had been chasing after them paused for a moment. It seemed that they instinctively sensed the oppressive aura emanating from this demon that looked somewhat appetizing.

With a "whoosh," Lin Peng coughed up blood from the enormous pit. Thankfully, he had managed to turn around quickly when he was filmed. Otherwise, Angelina would have been in danger.

"Lin Peng, are you...are you alright?"

Angelina's hand trembled as she touched Lin Peng's body. She was uncertain, or perhaps, more accurately, afraid that Lin Peng would never be able to stand up again.

"Hey... Sister Xia, what's wrong? Did this guy make you angry? Was it really necessary to do this? Hehehe..." A soft, sweet voice came from beside her ear, as if she had just been a fly that had been swatted away.

"Cough cough... That guy really came at the right time!" After coughing, Lin Peng couldn't stand up immediately. His whole body ached as if his bones were shattered. After coughing up blood a few more times, he could only smile bitterly and helplessly.

I didn't get a clear look at that person, but their eyes were incredibly beautiful. However, their strength was breathtaking. I'm no match for them now. Going out is the same as dying anyway, so I'd better rest here!

She rolled over, lay flat on her back, and laughed, "What...aren't you leaving yet!"

Angelina's eyes were filled with tears. She choked out a sob and yelled, "You idiot! Even in this state, why did you turn around? Just now... just now I could have withstood that force!"

Lin Peng's lips twitched slightly; he wanted to shake his head but couldn't.

"Eileen, what's it to you? A large number of high-level magical beasts are coming. Let's go check the city walls!" Not only were her eyes icy, but her voice was also as cold as winter. Upon hearing this, Lin Peng couldn't help but shudder.

Immediately, a tremendous roar erupted, accompanied by a sky ablaze with fire. Numerous sparks rained down from the crater, landing on the two of them. With each spark, Lin Peng shuddered. Angelina, disregarding everything else, stepped forward and gently pressed herself against Lin Peng. She gazed at him quietly, her large eyes curving into crescents.

After a long while, it seemed the two women had already made their way to the city gate. Only then did Angelina stand up: "We... we're safe now!"

"What do you mean? What if those two women weren't a match for so many magical beasts? We'd still be eaten by them!" Lin Peng said weakly, but the smile on his face confirmed that he was fearless.

“Idiot, fool, stupid… If all the men of our demon race were as stupid as you, they would all be dead. Why… can you still laugh under these circumstances?” Angelina said in a trembling voice, looking at Lin Peng, whose smile was so forced.

Once…twice…every time, this man never abandoned her. And twice in a row, he took the injuries for her. How did someone like that survive in the abyss of the demon realm?!

"Men... it's better to be a little silly, that's how women like you. Hehe... Besides... if you don't laugh, you can't cry, right? A smile makes you ten years younger!" After finishing his sentence in fits and starts, Lin Peng grinned again.

For a moment, the little girl stared at Lin Peng, speechless. At the same time, as if triggered by something, she chuckled.

Amidst his smile, Lin Peng was stunned. The spark within his chest, for some unknown reason, began to slowly swirl and tremble. At the same time, he could clearly feel waves of heat emanating from his body, and even the air seemed to heat up.

Physically, one could feel the slightly warm air slowly squeezing into their body along the flow of the flame. At the same time, the flame would flicker every now and then. And the pain in their body lessened slightly.

At the same time, Angelina suddenly noticed that the surrounding air seemed to be slowly warming up. However, it was warm, without any scorching feeling. Looking at Lin Peng with his eyes closed, she understood. He must be using some kind of secret technique, so she couldn't disturb him now.

But then came roars and howls of monsters. Even more powerful was the explosion, so powerful it shook the ground. It seemed the Grand Duke had perhaps resolved the matter.

For the past three years, I have no idea how this woman has managed to get through it all. If it were me, I would definitely leave this place.

Shaking his head helplessly, he thought, "I can't even manage myself right now, why should I bring up other people's business?" At the same time, Lin Peng, who had been keeping his eyes closed, woke up. He was somewhat surprised by the tremors in the ground. Moreover, the sound he had just heard was definitely the mournful howl of a dying magical beast.

It seems those two women resolved the situation immediately. I really didn't expect them to have such power. If it were me, I would have been devoured by the monster. Shaking his head with a wry smile, he looked at the thoughtful Angelina and said, "Should we hide? Otherwise, if that woman sees us, we'll be in real trouble!"

Angelina smiled and shook her head: "No need, this city belongs to them. Wherever we hide, they can find us if they want to. Besides, you now!"

Looking at Lin Peng, who was in slightly better condition but was still clearly seriously injured, he shook his head with a wry smile.

However, such an expression was truly rare in Lin Peng's eyes. In that world, an eight or nine-year-old child like that would probably still be nestled in their parents' arms, or fighting over that toy.

However, it seemed to have no effect on this little girl. It seemed that she was always such a mature child with adult thoughts.

Chapter Six: Seeing Through the Disguise

The monster army arrived quickly and left even faster. Looking at the bloodstains, dust, and broken city walls everywhere, Duke Shia frowned slightly, seemingly reluctant to witness this scene.

Beside him, Lundy shook his head helplessly and took a small step forward: "Your Grace, you should go back first! Leave this to us!"

He only wanted the Duke to rest as much as possible; it was the Duke and Princess's arrival that had turned the tide of the battle. However, both of them were somewhat weak. Now was the time for them to rest.

Looking at the soldiers who were staring at the Duke and Princess with such reverence, Lundy could only smile bitterly. These two were not people you could even look up to. He gave a shout, ordering the lightly wounded to take the more seriously injured back for treatment. As for the corpses, he ordered those who were uninjured to carry them back. Perhaps, he could collect the magic cores of those magical beasts and take them away.

On the other side, Princess Irene stared coldly at the severely injured Nadas. Nadas was so engrossed in the stare that he broke out in a cold sweat and didn't dare lift his head.

He felt a surge of resentment: "How come Lundy is so lucky, managing to block them every time? How come this time, I was directly attacked by those magical beasts? If it weren't for these two intervening, perhaps... sigh..."

Nadas suddenly felt utterly helpless. Bad luck was one thing, but he couldn't help but lament that his strength was insufficient. Lundy was already a Great Demon, while he was merely a high-ranking demon. In the battle just now, Lundy had only suffered minor injuries. As for himself, if it weren't for the princess's rescue, he might be the one being carried away now.

"Useless thing, hmph..." Princess Eileen snorted coldly, then caught up with Duke Shia, who was slowly walking away. A slight smile played on her lips as she said, "This time, Lundy seems to have done a great service. At the most crucial moment, he actually single-handedly held off four high-level magical beasts!"

"Just good luck, why... are you concerned about something like this!" Duke Sia showed no joy, but instead frowned even more, as if the matter was very serious.

Princess Eileen snorted coldly, said nothing more, and simply followed the Duke toward the palace that didn't resemble a palace at all.

……

Lin Peng and Angelina had been in this large pit for half a day, moving intermittently. Thanks to that strange fire-seed ability, their injuries had actually improved significantly. However, without continuing to rest for another two or three days, it would be difficult for them to stand up directly.

However, to Lin Peng's surprise, the Fire Seed's energy pathways resembled the internal energy cultivation techniques of his previous world. It could not only heal injuries but also strengthen the Fire Seed. Although, in such a short time, the effect was negligible. But even a small amount was still something, and he wasn't afraid of the Fire Seed growing stronger.

Watching the crimson moon, as red as the sun, slowly retreat westward in the sky, Lin Peng smiled faintly: "Angelina, you'd better hurry up and leave! Those two women might be back soon! By then, you won't be able to leave even if you want to!"

"I'm not leaving!" Angelina didn't know why, but at this particular moment, she suddenly threw a tantrum like a child. She puffed out her cheeks, frowned, and looked at Lin Peng with a playful and adorable expression.

Lin Peng smiled faintly, though he seemed somewhat helpless. Just as he was about to say something, a cold voice rang out again from outside: "Bring these two in!"

Lin Peng was taken aback. Okay, now nobody needs to leave.

Immediately, two demon soldiers descended. They wore leather armor that looked like animal hides, but was somewhat damaged. They looked extremely fierce, and just one glare from them gave Lin Peng the feeling of being stared at by wild beasts.

Judging from their appearance, these two demons are quite powerful.

Lin Peng and Angelina seemed to offer no resistance, and were simply carried into the Duke's mansion by two soldiers. From the outside, Lin Peng didn't feel anything particularly special. However, once inside, he truly felt the grandeur and prestige of a duke's palace.

Although some areas are starting to peel or are dilapidated, overall it's quite good. Especially noteworthy is the ancient aura it exudes. It's so rich and profound that it gives the impression… it's the manifestation of a colossal beast, and soon, that this beast will appear.

A grassy area, resembling a plaza, exuded the scent of fresh grass. The aroma was so enticing that it almost made one feel dizzy. Passing through the grass, one entered a space that resembled a living room.

The seats at the head of the table were made entirely of extremely luxurious leather. Even disregarding everything else, the sheen of the fur alone spoke of their preciousness. On either side were wooden chairs made of red cedar wood. In the demon realm, unlike the human realm, red cedar wood was extremely valuable, or rather, a symbol of high status.

I've been in this living room-like room for quite a while now. And despite its size, the surroundings seem rather empty. The two women upstairs are practically eyeing me intently. To say it's not an exaggeration would be a lie.

For a long while, to the two women's astonishment, the little girl named Angelina simply looked at them with innocent eyes. And the other one was even more remarkable…she had actually fallen asleep!

The two of them did this simply to create a sense of oppression. But now, it had ironically put them in a difficult position. He was asleep… what was so oppressive about him? Perhaps this man was just naturally inclined to sleep.

Otherwise, it's truly remarkable that he could fall asleep in such an environment.

When Lundy and Nadas walked in, their expressions were priceless when they saw a man fast asleep in the middle of the room and a little girl with innocent eyes looking at the two adults.

“Princess, Your Grace, who are these two…” Nadas’s lips twitched slightly before he looked at the two of them and said.

This reminder only fueled Princess Irene's anger. Compared to the Duke's indifference, she seemed utterly impatient. She slammed her hand on the table, abruptly standing up and shouting, "Sister Sia, you can wait, but I can't! Humph, you brat, how dare you play me! I'll skin you alive!"