My Beautiful Duchess Wife

Clearly, Mingde and his nephew had not noticed this.

Medusa, standing behind him, looked excited. She nodded slightly and chuckled, "I really have to trouble City Lord Mingde, hehe, but... I don't want to take advantage of you. After all, I was completely wiped out!"

Hearing Lin Peng's words, Mingde was somewhat puzzled. However, Gree was overjoyed. Did this mean that Lin Peng would directly provide the potion containing the Demon Emperor's Heart?

In that case, wouldn't I be able to advance to the Demon Emperor level immediately?

Suddenly, Gree's whole body began to shake.

Lin Peng chuckled and took out two bottles of potion from his pocket. One bottle shimmered with a bluish glow, while the other shimmered with what appeared to be a dark black luster.

The caps on the two vials of medicine released a fragrant aroma as soon as they were pulled off. The aroma wafted into the noses of Gree and Mingde, who both took several pleasant inhalations.

"One bottle of Demon Emperor's Heart, and this one... Hehe, you two can guess what kind of potion it is!" Lin Peng kept everyone in suspense, chuckling foolishly a few times.

Mingde was the happiest, as if he had guessed it immediately. The desire flickering in his eyes betrayed his true feelings.

"Domain Water! It allows even Demon Emperors to truly comprehend the essence of a domain. How could something like that still exist in this world?"

Mingde's eyes were now filled with a maddening glint, as if he was about to snatch the item from Lin Peng's hands.

It was Gree, who was standing nearby, who gently touched Mingde's shoulder, finally bringing him back to his senses.

Even after regaining his senses, he remained relentlessly determined. It seemed he wouldn't give up until he got his hands on it!

"Name your price, I'm determined to have this!" Mingde's words were somewhat domineering. However, it seemed that any peak-level Demon Emperor would be envious upon seeing this item.

Even Lin Peng only had about thirty bottles of such medicine.

Of course, all the medicines sent out had been tampered with. He was absolutely unwilling to let Lin Peng suffer a great loss.

Lin Peng glanced at Abel, who was also looking surprised, and laughed, "It's simple, Abel. I'll use this potion to exchange for Abel! Give her to me!"

Both Gree and Mingde were startled. They exchanged a glance, then stood up abruptly: "Chief of Staff Lin Peng, we can't make a decision on this matter yet! However, we will get back to you immediately!"

With that, he stood up and walked outside with Gree.

After taking only two steps, Lin Peng's voice rang out again: "Tell Lord Jerry that I have one last bottle of Life Catalyst here. If possible, I'll give you this bottle as well. Think it over carefully!"

Mingde's eyes flickered. Gree clenched his fists, feeling an almost irresistible urge to go back and snatch it away.

Mingde glared at Gree, then quickly walked out of the courtyard.

"Lin Peng, you must have given out quite a few potions these past few days! Not counting the potions from Punishment City, you now..." Shia really wanted to ask if these potions were genuine, and whether they would actually make these people even stronger.

Medusa sneered and said, "Don't worry, this kid's shrewd. He added desalination water to all those potions, wasn't I right? Even if they advance in strength, it'll only be a momentary advancement. Perhaps, those with higher strength will definitely drop two or three levels within three months, while those with lower strength might experience the effects in one or two months. Heh, you've done me a good job this time!"

Lin Peng smiled mysteriously and nodded slightly, which was taken as tacit agreement. At this moment, Abel truly couldn't help but feel a sense of being trapped.

Just how many secrets does this man hold...?

Chapter Seventy-Nine: Meeting Jerry and Negotiating

With such a precious potion presented, not only would Mingde be tempted, but even Jerry would be absolutely swayed. Early the next morning, Lin Peng was invited to Jerry's residence.

The enormous red maple trees are at least a thousand years old. The palaces, gleaming red like the sky, instill a sense of oppression in those who enter.

On the contrary, Lin Peng felt unusually comfortable after arriving here. It seemed as if every pore in his body had opened up.

Step onto these crystal-like stairs and slowly enter this palace.

Upon entering, unlike Scar, who was received directly in the main hall, Jerry surprised Lin Peng by meeting him in the study instead.

The study was large, with huge bookshelves filled with books. On the walls hung murals that resembled the ancestors of the fire demon.

Jerry sat in a chair by the window, the table in front of him seemingly made of fire crystal, extremely expensive. The chair itself was obscured by his massive size.

Jerry was looking down at a book, and Lin Peng waited with interest. Now, in Fire City, he wasn't so afraid of what Jerry might do to him.

Once we leave Fireshield City, things really get unpredictable.

After a long while, Lin Peng seemed to be dozing off. Jerry, as if he had finally finished reading the book, looked up.

His fat face had small eyes that stared straight at Lin Peng. It was as if they could see right through him.

"I have to say, you are the most promising young person I have ever met!" Jerry's weathered voice came through as he adjusted his posture to make himself more comfortable.

Lin Peng chuckled, and seeing that his master had spoken, he stopped standing there. He found a chair, sat down, and looked at Jerry: "I must say, you are the most capable and also the most shrewd person I've ever met!"

From the very beginning, he would immediately become angry upon seeing anyone. This was definitely just a facade; only by observing his consistent words and actions could one truly discern the lord's shrewdness.

Jerry chuckled but didn't say much. He glanced at the books on the table and then said again, "Your potion might be real. But it's just a potion. However, Abel has the function of connecting two territories. I can't really say anything about that. But I absolutely cannot agree to yours!"

Lin Peng was startled and looked at Jerry with some confusion.

"You don't know, but we lords know very well who the biggest mastermind in the capital is. The prime minister? He's just a pawn, he can't play much of a role. Even the Grand Elder of my territory, so what? In the end, he's just a petty person, without the ability to achieve great things!"

Hearing Jerry's words, Lin Peng pondered for a moment before smiling and saying, "Indeed, considering the Prime Minister's current abilities, he's nothing. However, for our Dark Moon City, he's a true behemoth. At least, a single Demon Emperor-level expert could directly destroy us. Hehe... I know that over the past month, I've left a very deep impression on you. But... I also know that my current bargaining chip is bigger than yours."

"Oh? What kind of chips?"

Jerry smiled faintly, as if amused, and looked at Lin Peng as if he had suddenly found something crucial.

There were only two people in the study. One was a high-ranking lord, a true master at the level of a Demon Emperor. The other was merely a young upstart at the level of a Demon King. Neither possessed any power or any impressive reputation.

However, he does have something to be proud of.

He pulled out a bottle of Demon Emperor's Heart and a bottle of Life Catalyst from his robes, and finally, even took out Domain Water. His eyes gleamed as he looked at Jerry.

Even Jerry was starting to get envious. This kid really had a lot of good stuff! He sighed inwardly, then chuckled, "What? Just three potions? You have to understand, in the past, Abel was the true power of a territory, and while your potions are precious, they're not worth as much as a territory's worth!"

Lin Peng laughed, this time with an unusually happy laugh: "Before you, I directly gave Elder Scar a bottle of this life catalyst. Tell me, when the two of you really clash, who do you think will win!"

In an instant, the entire study seemed to transform into a sea of ​​fire. The whole world appeared to turn crimson. The books on the shelves inexplicably began to burn.

Lin Peng was instantly suppressed by an extremely powerful aura. His body was completely unable to move, and even blinking slightly became a luxury.

Jerry, his previous gentle demeanor replaced by a menacing expression, stared coldly at Lin Peng and said in a low voice, "You dared to give that scum the potion. So... are you ready to face my wrath?"

Judging from his current demeanor, Jerry might actually kill him outright. However, Lin Peng believed he wouldn't. Perhaps everything he said before was just empty talk or a ploy to gain more benefits.

This time, they reaped the greatest benefits, and then, after they left the Red Demon territory, they immediately sent people to hunt them down.

When the time comes, after obtaining the benefits, they will then take Abel away and claim that they rescued her, and then marry her off to the Blue Demon territory once again.

Lin Peng had considered this crucial point from the very beginning. However, he had also planned out some key escape routes and the personnel who would guide them.

So, he's gambling now.

If you win the bet, then you should at least get everything arranged within the next few days. If you lose the bet, then…

Even if there's no ending, you can still draw an ending for yourself.

Therefore, there was no fear in Lin Peng's eyes. His gaze remained unchanged, still unreadable, revealing nothing of his inner thoughts.

Jerry seemed to be forcibly suppressing his anger. After taking a deep breath, he released all his momentum towards Lin Peng once more. He glanced out the window, where he could see a huge tree that looked like a flame, and a large patch of flowers and plants below that looked like flames.

Jerry's lips slowly curved into a smile. The more he laughed, the louder it grew: "Hahaha... If my two most outstanding sons were like you, perhaps I would have retired long ago and found a quiet place to meditate. Hahaha... I must say, Shia has found a truly good helper!"

"You flatter me!" Lin Peng smiled faintly, showing a touch of humility.

Jerry shook his head, then slammed his hand on the table as if he hadn't used much force, perhaps because he had controlled his strength. His eyes were fixed on Lin Peng, and he said seriously, "Abel can be yours, but are you really not afraid of dying?"

Have you confessed?

Lin Peng muttered to himself, then smiled slightly: "Even if you don't give it to me, I'll still die. Your Grace, Duke Jerry, let's be honest! I belong to the Flame Demon Clan, while you belong to the Fire Demon Clan. You could say that the person you want more is me!"

Jerry's expression remained unchanged. His eyes flickered for a moment before he let out a cold laugh: "The Fire Demon Clan's power was hard-won. Back then, it was obtained from the Flame Demons. But, similarly, so many years have passed, and our Fire Demon Clan is no longer afraid of the Flame Demon Clan of that time. Would a Flame Demon Clan that has been wiped out by the river of history frighten us? Even if you really are a Flame Demon, so what? Hahaha... Could it be that a mere Demon King-level being can defeat me directly!"

As he spoke, he gently stroked the table.

The entire table made of fire crystal simply turned into a pile of ashes.

"Leave the potion here, go back and prepare it right now, and then take your men and get out of the Crimson Demon territory! Hehe, you don't need to worry about those people from Punishment City anymore!"

After letting out a cold snort, he turned his chair around and stood with his back to Lin Peng.

Overjoyed, Lin Peng didn't care about such things when trading with the Grand Elder and the others. However, he was still somewhat apprehensive about trading with Jerry. After all, as a lord, Jerry's knowledge was undoubtedly vast. Perhaps many things were involved. And as a veteran Demon Emperor, and someone with extremely deep cunning, Jerry was far more formidable than Scar.

If you reveal even the slightest flaw, it will only make it easier for others to discover what's going on.

Asking questions and haggling only makes it easier for the other party to sell you without you even realizing it.

He stood up and placed the three vials of potion on the ground. He bowed slightly to Jerry and then walked outside. As he left, the giant red maple tree seemed reluctant to let him go, even swaying its branches slightly.

Inside the study, Jerry slowly turned around with a grim face. At the same time, a cloaked figure who looked like a zombie walked out from the other side of the study.

If you look closely, his face is as white as a real zombie.

Her slender figure appeared even thinner under the cloak. At least, the cloak hung loosely and looked rather shapeless.

“Francis, this kid absolutely has to be eliminated!” Jerry didn’t turn around to look at the zombie-like man, but instead blurted out these words.

The man called Francis nodded slightly, his lifeless eyes suddenly brightening: "I sensed it. His fire power is unmatched, even by you, sir. Absolutely..."

Before he could finish speaking, Jerry interrupted him abruptly. He sneered and then gave a sinister snort: "The Flame Demon Clan, I didn't expect to see one of them. Looks like we need to be prepared! After all, there's a high chance this kid has other clansmen behind him. Perhaps that alchemy master, or that magic array master, is one of his clansmen!"

Francis nodded slightly, gave a cold laugh, and then vanished. If Lin Peng were still here, he would definitely have realized that this old zombie was the guardian of that treasure vault from that day!

Chapter 80 Fierce Battle

Shia sat in the blazing chariot, looking at the still somewhat gloomy sky, her mood extremely somber. Looking at the bottle of Demon Emperor's Heart in her hand, she suddenly felt a sense of loss.

"Lin Peng, you must survive!" He murmured, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Just last night, Lin Peng suddenly gathered everyone together. He even summoned Kelant directly, and what he said was about the escape route.

This time, they split into two groups. Shia's side was clearly much stronger. Fario, who had already risen to the level of a Demon Emperor, was one of them.

Shia was also surprised that Lin Peng had arranged so much. But... instead of going with her, he deliberately drew the fire.

Elder Scar is definitely not someone you can ally with. He will definitely, absolutely will, intercept Lin Peng and then swindle more potions from him.

Jerry, however, is an unpredictable factor. Therefore, they must split up. And the potion he took out before leaving almost startled Shia.

Ten bottles of Demon Emperor's Heart, two bottles of Domain Water, and over a hundred other potions such as Life Catalyst. This was all in case Xi Ya had too many, and if too many powerful figures suddenly appeared, she might be in danger.

Meanwhile, Angelina was also strongly urged to follow Shia. Lin Peng, on the other hand, took Medusa and Abel along a separate route.

Nadas, driving the blazing chariot, had bloodshot eyes and was tightly clutching a bottle of Demon King's Power potion that was extremely suitable for him.