My Beautiful Duchess Wife

The gist of the matter is that those wandering knight organizations suddenly attacked a city and... stole a considerable amount of property. It also seems to be connected to some members of the Shadow Empire.

The two exchanged a glance, both overjoyed. The more chaotic the Crimson Demon territory, the better. Ideally, it should already be a chaotic area. That way, there would be a greater chance of escape.

As soon as Jerry entered, he glanced in the direction where Shia was sitting. He chuckled and waved his hand, "Everyone, you should all know about this by now. That's right, the Ranger Organization actually colluded with the Shadow Empire to make things difficult for us. Heh heh, if they won't let me have an easy time, then they won't want to have an easy time either."

Jerry paused, then a sharp glint flashed in his eyes: "So, I've sent my eldest son, Kerry, and my second son, Gree, to suppress this riot. Hmph, those fools, they actually dared to get involved in something like this. Hmm... Of course, Duke Shia, I wonder if you'd like to come and take a look! Hehe... That way, you can also see how capable your fiancé is, right?"

Upon hearing this, Shia's face immediately turned as if she had drunk some deadly poison.

Lin Peng frowned and took a step forward: "His Highness the Duke doesn't seem to have betrothed Lord Gree! Besides... someone like Lord Gree doesn't seem worthy of our Duke. In terms of strength, he's just a Great Demon King. As a member of the Fire Demon Clan, you're still only a Great Demon King. Hmph, look at me, I'm at the peak of the Demon King level now. And I'm not from any great clan!"

As they spoke, Gree's face turned ashen, as if he were about to vomit blood. Kerry, on the other hand, was practically bursting with laughter. Based on merit, Kerry had always believed himself to be the best successor.

However, his father always spoiled Gree, which made him very unhappy.

Now, someone actually said that Gree is not qualified at all. For him, this is a real chance to vent his anger!

Gree gritted his teeth and muttered, "I'm not qualified, so are you? If you're so capable, fight me!"

The other civil officials all looked at Gree with some surprise.

Lin Peng burst into laughter: "You, a demon king, actually dare to challenge me? Hahaha..." He glanced at Jerry as if he had encountered a huge joke.

Only then did he notice that Jerry's eyes were as gloomy as a dark cloud in the sky. He was staring coldly at Lin Peng, and that aura was slowly spreading.

Lin Peng snorted coldly, "What, Lord Jerry, are you trying to bully the weak again? Do you dare to gamble with the people of Darkmoon City? If you lend us your soldiers, I can better resolve this riot. As for you... Hmph, I'm too lazy to say anything. Lord Gree, how about we see who can quell this riot faster?"

The council chamber fell silent.

Chapter Fifty-Eight: Kelant and Those Scoundrels

In just three days, Lin Peng instantly became a rising star in Fireshield City. Whether people called him foolish or admired him, he was truly famous. Of course, some also said he was so lecherous that he had a crush on his superior.

They say he was willing to risk his life for a woman.

Regardless of what Huo Yaocheng said about him now, Lin Peng had no time to care. Standing on the command platform, looking at the crooked and disorganized so-called three thousand elite soldiers below, he felt like crying.

One by one, they were either bent over as if they didn't have the strength to stand, or some had their entire weight pressed down on the spears, looking like hanged ghosts.

What use is an army like this, no matter how strong the individual soldiers are? One wrong move and the entire army could be wiped out. With such fighting power, there's no point in even thinking about quelling a rebellion.

Of course, Lin Peng's current idea is not to quell the rebellion.

Just as he was about to say a few words to ease his frustration, Angelina rushed up, took a deep breath, and whispered, "Korlant and the others have come out of seclusion!"

Lin Peng was startled. Judging from Angelina's expression, he knew that very few people would survive. A heavy feeling settled over him, and he felt deeply depressed.

Perhaps, saying I'm sad is a better word!

"How many survived?" Lin Peng sighed and said quietly. Below, the soldiers stared wide-eyed at Angelina with somewhat strange looks.

"Just one, Kelante!" After waiting for so long, this news left Lin Peng stunned, seemingly unable to accept it. He finally came to his senses a quarter of an hour later.

His eyes narrowed slightly as he gazed at the distant heavens, where a shadowy glimmer seemed to linger: "Did I kill them? Heh, I should have realized it then. The Demon King's Power Potion was something the body could withstand, not willpower. Heh..."

Such a sigh, like the weeping of a ghost in the night, is unbearable to hear.

Angelina shook her head, her soft, boneless hand grasping Lin Peng's palm: "You're not wrong, let's go see him first! Right now, Kelante is probably the one suffering the most!"

Lin Peng nodded, and amidst the strange looks from those ruffians, he hurriedly followed Angelina toward the castle.

Of course, these rogue soldiers also knew that their troops, which had always been marginalized, were just obstacles that Duke Jerry had set up for Lin Peng.

To be honest, they admired Lin Peng greatly. At least he dared to make that bet with the Duke. At least he dared to quell this rebellion.

The two quickly arrived at Corant's residence, which was considered quite secluded within the castle. Outside stood several red maple trees that looked very common in the Red Demon territory, while inside was a one- or two-story building.

It looks like an isolated piece.

Even with so many people dead, there was hardly anyone to be seen here. Five white sheets lay silently over the five corpses, and the desolate, somewhat frightening feeling immediately enveloped Lin Peng.

He couldn't help but shiver. Kelant didn't turn around; he knelt before the five corpses. Lin Peng approached gently and patted Kelant's shoulder lightly.

Korant smiled, turned around, and shook his head: "There's nothing to be sad about. I should be wishing them well. If they were to return to the Demon God's side, perhaps with their will, they could truly become even more powerful demons!"

Lin Peng didn't speak, only nodded slightly. Looking at the corpses, he felt a surge of guilt that almost drove him to suicide. Just as he was about to bow deeply, Kelante stopped him.

The power emanating from his hand was at least that of a peak-level Demon King. Moreover, it was the kind of Demon King who excelled in matters of strength. Startled, he looked at Corant with a strange expression.

He pointed to the five corpses, then Corrant pointed outside the house. His bitter smile was somewhat melancholic. He paused, then said, "You see, even if we die, not many people will be sad. Heh, if you hadn't been keeping an eye on us, this news might not have reached you. And… you see, even in death, Jerry won't come here for another glance!"

His low, somber tone seemed to imbue Kelant with a sense of profound melancholy, as if he were about to confront Jerry. Lin Peng took a deep breath, turned, and walked out of the house.

But then, Corant suddenly knelt down: "I said that as long as I survive and advance, I will be loyal to you forever, my master!"

The word "master" sent a jolt through Lin Peng's heart. He remembered his past life—or even his past life—when the loyal old butler had always wanted to help him.

Even after being kicked out of the house by her uncle, she would still occasionally run to her little room to pack her things and buy some food.

Lin Peng, who had barely learned how to survive as a child, was able to truly grow up thanks to him. Turning to look at Kelante, his lips twitched: "Could you... not call me master? It's something I miss."

Krant was taken aback, while Angelina hesitated slightly. In the end, she remained silent, quietly looking into Lin Peng's weathered eyes.

Korant snapped out of his reverie, smiled, and nodded. "Okay, but from now on, I'll really be calling you by your name. Hehe... Right now, your biggest headache is probably the soldiers you've been assigned, isn't it?"

Lin Peng nodded, knowing full well that Kelante had heard the news. He also felt proud of his own boldness at the time; at least he dared to do it.

As for what to do then, that's your own business. Whether you can actually escape is also your own business. Everything requires an excellent strategy.

However, now that he has Corant, at least in terms of the strength of Fire City, he can better control the situation. Only by seizing the initiative can he truly pave the way.

"Actually, those soldiers were really strong. Even the lowest-ranking ones were high-level demons. Some of the captains and their centurions were even true great demons, or demon kings."

Lin Peng nodded, having known the strength of these soldiers from the beginning. The centurion was a Great Demon, and the three chiliarchs were a low-level Demon King and two mid-level Demon Kings.

Such strength left Lin Peng speechless.

The problem is, Lin Peng really can't control these people. Thinking of this, his face fell, and he looked quite annoyed.

Krant seemed to understand Lin Peng's predicament and chuckled softly, "Do you know what those soldiers were originally for?"

That amused look left Lin Peng somewhat confused.

He shook his head and laughed, "How would I know what they do? If I knew, I could figure out a solution. But the problem is, I really don't know!"

Angelina's mind raced, her eyes fixed on Krant. Clearly, Krant's question meant he knew what these thugs used to do.

"Fire City wasn't always Jerry's domain. There was a military officer there who was extremely powerful, and he commanded several very strong armies. One of those squads was the one you lead." Krant's serious expression made it clear he wasn't lying.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "During the Great Purge, that military officer was killed by Jerry. However, these troops were spared. This was just one of them; the others either died in battle or were sent as cannon fodder for the Shadow Empire, so..."

"So, if we can truly control this squad, it will definitely play a powerful role in quelling the rebellion!" Hearing this, Lin Peng almost burst out laughing.

Unexpectedly, the army still came. According to Corant, to truly control this army, they would need the consent of their centurions and captains.

And given those deaths that have been proven innocent, or Jerry's actions over the years, it should be relatively easy! The more Lin Peng thought this way, the more smug he became.

In an instant, even the original trace of guilt and sadness was washed away to a great extent.

He nodded to Corland and smiled, "This time, we owe you a lot. Hmm... after you've finished what you're doing, join that army too!"

With that, he bowed deeply to the corpses and then turned and left.

When Lin Peng arrived at the command platform again, he first closed his eyes and scanned the surrounding area to see if there were any spies or anything like that.

After finding nothing, he jumped down and looked at the soldiers still standing crookedly. At this moment, he no longer had the same thoughts as before.

He gave a strange smile: "Do you... still want to be used as cannon fodder like your dead brothers, or sentenced to death on trumped-up charges?"

Upon hearing this, the previously crooked and slouching soldiers seemed to have received a command and quickly stood at attention. They stared coldly at Lin Peng, their eyes flashing with a crazed, bloodthirsty light.

Seeing that his words seemed to have an effect, Lin Peng coughed and continued, "If you still want Jerry to control you, and if you still want to be suppressed by those other damn armies, then keep going against me!"

The soldiers immediately erupted into a cacophony of noise.

Among them, the centurion with the highest cultivation level suddenly stepped forward. A rather ferocious-looking scar hung on his resolute face.

His whole being looked as majestic and fierce as a prehistoric beast.

Chapter Fifty-Nine: I'm convinced.

The centurion was incredibly strong. Even in his leather armor, his muscles seemed unsatisfied, bulging as if they weren't enough. The veins on his arm, gripping the spear, were bulging. Beneath his seemingly light eyebrows, his eyes were extremely sharp. Being targeted by such an enemy would make even sleeping a restless night.

"What right do you have to talk to us? You're capable of doing something as stupid as talking back to Jerry for a woman. Do you want to drag us down with you as cannon fodder?"

A strong, powerful voice rang out, like that of a steel robot. As soon as the words left his lips, he stomped the ground with a resounding thud. Immediately, the area within a ten-meter radius seemed to collapse.

However, Lin Peng didn't move at all. He just stood there with his arms crossed, watching this tough guy with a smile, as if he had encountered something very amusing.

A moment later, the soldiers seemed to realize what was happening. They roared and shouted, as if they wanted to duel. The other two centurions, however, looked at Lin Peng with some seriousness.

Judging from Lin Peng's unwavering strength, he possessed the power to fight Kexia. However, when the two looked at Lin Peng, they couldn't discern his true level at all.

This frustrated the two men. They exchanged a glance, and the novice demon king, Deacon, shrugged his thin shoulders and laughed, "Perhaps he's much stronger than us. At least, this guy managed to block that bastard Jerry's aura." The well-proportioned Fanny next to him pursed his lips and sneered, "That's because that bastard Jerry didn't really unleash his strongest aura; he let him go for the sake of that little wench, Shia."

Both had their own opinions and had reached roughly the same point of disagreement. However, Kesya didn't care about any of that and was ready for a real battle.

He snorted coldly, his muscles seemingly bulging. Suddenly, he roared at Lin Peng, "Get down!"

Boom...

A tremendous roar was accompanied by a burst of yellow light, instantly shaking the entire area within a hundred-meter radius. The ground sank three or four meters; this force seemed to be related to the earth element.

Fortunately, the soldiers had already fled, otherwise, a large number would have been killed by the shockwave. Of course, Lin Peng, his entire body engulfed in flames, actually withstood the attack.

Flames raged fiercely around him. His hands were outstretched, as if the attack had had no effect on him whatsoever.

Lin Peng was secretly pleased, thankful that he had been prepared. Otherwise, that one blow would have made things very difficult for him.

Such immense power, combined with the earth element, can definitely deliver a surprise attack to defeat the enemy.

He sighed in regret, but Kesiya showed no sign of discouragement. His spear swirled like a whirlwind, kicking up a cloud of dust as it hurtled directly towards Lin Peng.

Each shot felt incredibly heavy and powerful. The firing rate was very steady, which made it easy for Lin Peng to fight. He dodged left and right, occasionally taking a few hits head-on.

The entire battle scene unfolded within this sunken land. Therefore, the soldiers seemed to be watching the fight from a high platform, shouting even more enthusiastically.

Only Angelina had a slight smile on her lips. She could already see that this Kesiya was no match for Lin Peng. Lin Peng's fire attribute was an absolute offensive attribute. Compared to earth element, although its defensive power was high, the slight difference in level meant it was absolutely impossible to defend against.

Not to mention, Lin Peng seemed to possess an inexhaustible supply of fire element at this moment. Countless fireballs, fiery fists, and several fiery hammers attacked Kesya.