My Beautiful Duchess Wife

It was discovered in Steyr that this guy's brain was exceptionally sharp.

Halfway through the banquet, a roaring voice rang out: "Arthur, you fool! Are you afraid of me? Hiding in Lord Fario's house like that!"

Arthur's lips twitched incessantly. His entire face seemed to be contorting, while Hart beside him covered his mouth and snickered.

A man at least two meters tall, his muscles bulging, his square face bearing a hint of anger. Clad in iron armor, he looked like an armored soldier.

Lin Peng chuckled and pointed at Arthur: "Looks like your job's here!"

Arthur slowly stood up, trying his best to maintain a smile in front of Lin Peng. However, this forced smile was more unsightly than a grimace.

The burly man walked straight into the hall, then bowed slightly to Fario: "Lord Fario, you shouldn't mind if I challenge Arthur instead!"

Fario was both amused and exasperated. He knew this guy very well. He was definitely a hothead, and as a disciple of one of the Four Protectors, he was sure to be a troublemaker.

After glancing suddenly in Lin Peng's direction, Arthur snorted, "Linte, no offense, but if you can beat this guy, I'll definitely accept your challenge anytime!"

As he spoke, he gestured towards Lin Peng with his lip. Lin Peng was stunned; he hadn't expected Arthur to pull such a stunt. He was unfamiliar with Punishment City, and even less so with its complex web of power struggles.

If we were to offend someone right away upon entering the city, it really... seems a bit unwise. However, the way they're looking at Arthur and Fario is something worth pondering.

These two guys are definitely trying to pull me to their side. Perhaps the situation in Punishment City is quite tense right now.

Hart, on the other side, narrowed his eyes slightly. It seemed that this idea might have come from him. The burly man called Lint glanced at Lin Peng.

He burst into laughter: "This guy? I can take him down with one punch!" Without warning, he threw a punch directly at Lin Peng.

Despite his incredibly strong physique, which was almost overwhelming, his speed was astounding. It seemed that he controlled the rhythm of the battles throughout the entire City of Punishment perfectly.

However, Lin Peng was not one to be trifled with. He merely shifted his body slightly, then reached out and grabbed the burly man's wrist, forcefully jerking him away.

With a loud bang, the burly man smashed through a wall, revealing a hole more than a meter high.

Arthur's eyes lit up, and he immediately smiled. He was already a mid-level Demon King, so how could Lin Peng, with so many potions at his disposal, possibly be weak?

Obviously, that's impossible!

If Lin Peng knew what Arthur was thinking, he'd definitely slap him twice. What's the most painful thing in life? It's being given a whole bunch of potions and then told that none of them are suitable for you.

Ultimately, it still depends on your own cultivation. Perhaps you'll need to encounter an extremely powerful flame. In that case, it seems those potions are completely useless to Lin Peng.

Of course, they weren't entirely useless. At least, those treatments were quite effective.

Lin Peng slowly walked out of the hall, the smile on his face gone. This burly man was actually a low-level Great Demon King. It seemed that Punishment City was definitely not to be underestimated!

Lin Peng didn't know what had become of the Red Devils' territory. However, at least he now had some means to control them.

However, this Punishment City is proving to be quite troublesome!

Lin Te twisted his neck and stood up. He brushed the dust off his armor and looked at Lin Peng as if nothing had happened. However, the disdain on his face was gone.

At least now he knows that if he doesn't take it seriously, he's destined to lose. He slowly drew the battle sword from his waist, but it turned out to be a curved blade, which Lin Peng hadn't expected.

"Haha... This is a replica of the Brothers in Arms Seven-Piece Set of Curved Swords! Haha... Do you know who made the Brothers in Arms Seven-Piece Set?" Lin Te looked at Lin Peng with a very surprised expression, seemingly extremely proud.

Lin Peng almost burst out laughing, while Roland and the others actually laughed out loud. This annoyed Lin Te, who swung his curved sword and slashed down at Lin Peng's head.

Its power was terrifying; the curved blade made a whistling sound as it cut through the air, and some of the wind even severed Lin Peng's hair. Lin Peng simply shifted his body slightly, and a battle blade made of flames instantly appeared in his hand.

The blazing red flames appeared especially bright in the night.

Before Lint could react, the flaming battle blade had already been swung out. It swept past in a single, swift motion, and Lint could only use his curved blade to block it.

However, the moment it touched the flaming sword, it turned into a pool of molten iron. He angrily threw the hilt of the curved sword to the ground, cursing incessantly, "I've run into another swindler. Damn it..."

Lin Peng chuckled, shook his head helplessly, and the flame in his hand went out. A broadsword appeared, about five fingers wide and 1.8 meters long—it could definitely be called a giant sword.

He tossed it directly towards Lin Te, who caught it as usual. He laughed and said, "The seven-piece set you mentioned, I made it. But... well... this greatsword is yours for the taking. If you can defeat me, I'll give you my entire seven-piece set!"

Even Arthur was taken aback by these words. He exchanged a glance with Fario and both nodded. As they looked at Hart, Hart smiled and nodded, his expression radiating confidence!

Lin Te was overjoyed and exclaimed, "Really... If it's true, it doesn't matter if we don't have the seven-piece set. Who knows if it'll be another fake? Hmm, but this greatsword, hehe, it's quite good! Hahaha..."

The laughter had barely subsided when the giant sword, accompanied by a burst of sparks, cleaved towards Lin Peng. With a deafening roar, it sliced ​​through the ground as easily as cutting tofu.

A trench, at least ten meters long and five or six meters deep, was exposed. It appeared to be entirely charred black.

Lin Te paused for a moment, then began to play with the object like a precious treasure. He seemed to have completely forgotten about the challenge. Lin Peng felt a little embarrassed; this guy was definitely an idiot!

After waiting for a long time, Lin Te finally seemed to realize what was happening. He scratched his head somewhat sheepishly, and then said something that made Lin Peng a little annoyed!

"How about we stop fighting? The sword you gave me is pretty good. If I were to hurt you with the weapon you gave me, I'd really... feel a little bad!"

Seeing his clumsy appearance, Lin Peng really wanted to slap him across the face.

On the other side, Roland burst into laughter. Laura, however, spat out a mouthful of water. This Lint was definitely an elite among elites!

In his right hand, a curved blade appeared, glowing red. The dazzling red light, combined with its curve, exuded an extremely imposing aura. The mere sight of it drew everyone's attention.

"The first piece of the Brothers' Seven-Piece Set, the Flaming Curved Blade, if you can really beat me, I'll definitely give it to you!" Lin Peng was holding back his anger and was about to send it out!

Lin Te nodded vigorously, his body instantly igniting with demonic flames. He stared intently at Lin Peng, gripping his curved blade tightly. With a roar, "Kill!" he charged towards Lin Peng, his entire body ablaze with demonic flames.

With a loud clang, both of them jolted slightly before separating. Immediately, their gazes towards each other turned serious.

Lin Te's swordsmanship is definitely the kind of style that involves wide, sweeping movements. There are absolutely no fancy tricks involved! Coincidentally, Lin Peng is completely clueless when it comes to knife skills.

The two seemed to suddenly become interested in each other, both shouting "Kill! Kill! Kill!" Then, the entire courtyard turned into a world of flames.

Arthur and Roland both slapped their foreheads, unable to bear it any longer. Roland, in particular, was so agitated he almost cried out, "Lin Peng is a complete idiot when it comes to swordsmanship!"

Lin Peng had at least a hundred ways to counter each of Lin Te's moves. However, Lin Peng seemed to be truly addicted to the fight, and actually began to directly confront him head-on!

"Awesome! Fighting you is much more exciting than fighting Arthur. He doesn't even try to fight me head-on!" Linte laughed and shouted.

After Lin Peng unleashed another slash, he shouted, "Awesome! You're a real man! Even if I fought Roland, I wouldn't be able to find him!"

As they spoke, the two began to fight each other again.

These words left the two of them feeling as if they had been choked by something. Roland almost drew his sword and charged forward!

Angelina chuckled, glanced at the two of them, and said, "Actually, the ultimate goal of both swordsmanship and saber techniques lies in these single sword strikes and saber cuts!"

Both of them were taken aback, and then began to ponder.

Chapter 41 The Former City of Punishment

The two fought fiercely, a true test of endurance. The entire courtyard seemed to burst into flames as if it had suddenly caught fire. Lin Peng laughed loudly, "Lin Te, you idiot, I'm about to unleash my ultimate move. You better watch out!"

As he spoke, he suddenly leaped away, and in an instant, the entire scimitar seemed to grow extremely wide. The raging flames caused the air to crackle and pop.

Lin Te, of course, was not to be outdone, laughing maniacally as he leaped away. In an instant, demonic flames rose from the giant sword that glowed red.

The demonic flames engulfing their bodies carried an aura of destruction. Both of them were concentrating their power at this moment. After a silent gasp of alarm, Fario and Kaches split up and began setting up a protective barrier!

A black light and a light green light appeared and surrounded the courtyard. Instantly, it became completely surrounded.

Lin Peng and his companion, of course, saw the two men's actions and immediately unleashed their full power without restraint. A blade mark as bright as the sun and a dark sword mark were joined together.

"Blazing Slash!" "Demonic Flame Slash!" The two seemed to shout it out simultaneously the instant they unleashed their attacks. Even their so-called ultimate moves had remarkably similar names.

At first, the sword mark seemed to resist the knife mark. However, it was defeated in the instant it burned. Immediately afterwards, a loud explosion occurred, and the shockwave covered the entire courtyard.

Fortunately, a barrier was erected. Otherwise, the house might have been completely destroyed. The destructive power of two demon kings is extraordinary.

Moreover, Lin Peng's fire attribute has always been known for its destructive power.

Amidst the flames, both Arthur and Roland were somewhat alarmed. One was alarmed by the true destructive power of Lin Te. The other was alarmed by the destructive power of Lin Peng.

Over this long period of time, Roland seems to have developed a habit. Whenever Lin Peng uses a powerful move, he will think about how to dodge it.

As for that move just now, you definitely couldn't win if you tried to fight it head-on!

The rolling flames and shockwaves subsided in that instant. The entire courtyard was a scene of utter devastation. The ground was charred black.

Lint's full suit of iron armor seemed to melt away completely in an instant, revealing his bronze skin, a black vest, and a pair of shorts.

He stared at Lin Peng with a silly grin, seemingly genuinely smug.

"Lin Peng, I lost! Hahaha..." From the conversation with the others, Lin Te knew Lin Peng's name. Now, he readily admitted defeat, which made Lin Peng somewhat like him.

He might be a bit silly, but at least he's quite straightforward. And he genuinely likes straightforward people like that!

"You're not bad either, at least you didn't get hurt by that move! Hehe..." Both of them smiled...

Three days later, Lin Peng had a fairly good understanding of Punishment City. He was currently exploring the city with Lin Te. However, after observing for the past few days…

Lin Peng was somewhat speechless, realizing that this city really wasn't suitable for establishing a branch. At the very least, with everyone so poor they could barely afford food, who would have the time or inclination to look at your magical weapons or anything like that?

Obviously, that's unlikely!

However, after observing for the past few days, Lin Peng noticed a very good detail. This Punishment City can be said to be a true commercial hub.

There were simply no merchants.

Even in the Demon Realm, it's an incredibly well-connected place. Such a city is quite rare. Even Darkmoon City doesn't have such convenient transportation.

Therefore, it is now quite obvious that one could directly engage in the business of being a merchant. For example, selling grain to the city at low prices.

Although Darkmoon City has stated that it will provide economic support to Sinister City, commercial activities are still possible.

For example, there are a lot of hemlock trees in the City of Punishment. These trees are essential for building houses or making low-level wands. Moreover, the gray soil ore is a special material for refining weapons.

Normally, these are all controlled by powerful forces. If you could establish a connection with them, doing business with them would be quite lucrative!

Moreover, there is an extreme shortage of labor here. It's practically a ghost town. Of course, this is also because they can't afford to support so many people.

The land here is extremely barren. Things planted there simply won't grow. This is naturally largely due to the soil.

The two walked to the eastern part of the city, where the land of the Demon Slayer Territory began. Moreover, the Demon Slayer Territory seemed to be a relatively resource-scarce place compared to other territories.

Behind him followed several soldiers, who were obviously sent to protect Linte.

Someone like Lin Peng clearly doesn't have any followers. Even Roland was exchanging so-called sword techniques with Arthur.

Actually, Arthur's swordsmanship is quite good. However, his natural talent isn't really suited to swordsmanship. And besides, there isn't really a sword that matches his talent.

At the east gate of the city, a boy of about fifteen or sixteen was leading a magical beast that looked like a wildebeest but had no tail. It seemed to resemble the donkeys on the ground.

Even in the City of Punishment, this is considered a good item.

Upon seeing Lin Peng, he was immediately overjoyed and exclaimed, "Brother Lin Peng, what are you doing here! Did you also go out of town to pick wild vegetables?"

Even in the poorest places, wild vegetables, which look like weeds, can definitely grow. Of course, this is also Dirk's daily task.