Young Old Man Lance, Long Time No See

"The meaning of 'hanging one's head from the beam' is: find a rope, tie one end to your hair, and the other end to the beam of a temple. When you are tired and sleepy from reading, your head will inevitably droop."

At this point, the rope hanging from the beam will pull your hair and tug at your scalp, waking you up briefly from the pain. Once you're no longer sleepy, you can continue reading.

However, I don't think this method would work on a dragon like you. If possible, I suggest you tie a Steel Brush to your forehead. The dense needles on the Steel Brush should ideally be made of a special material.

It can break through your defenses, so when you doze off and collapse onto your desk, thousands upon thousands of silver needles on the Steel Brush will pierce your forehead—the pain... just thinking about it sends chills down my spine.

"!!!"

To get a degree, she has to gamble not only her beauty but also her life? This human viscount is wasting her talents.

He should become the devil.

Just imagining it in her mind made her forehead throb.

In order to completely solve her problem of falling asleep while reading, the human viscount even thought of making a Steel Brush out of special materials that could sting her.

What does this mean? It means that the human viscount genuinely cared for her, even taking into account the defensive capabilities of the Lightning Dragon's body.

I vaguely understand why the title of the human viscount is "Evil Dragon Sword Ancestor".

Besides referring to him as a dragon that suddenly appeared out of nowhere and turned the world of swordsmanship upside down, the human viscount's thoughts can sometimes be quite wicked.

"Do people really hang themselves by their hair or tie Steel Brush to their foreheads just to study?"

"Have."

"I believe in the saying 'to hang oneself by the hair to study,' but I don't believe in binding Steel Brush to one's forehead."

Lance, lying in the rocking chair, looked at Ellina and smiled without saying a word.

Don't believe me?

Many, many years ago, there was a black dragon who, in order to overcome his tendency to fall asleep while reading, tied Steel Brush to his forehead and stayed up all night studying. Decades later, feeling that he had succeeded in his studies, he came to a kingdom in the human world.

The exceptionally talented man rose from a minor official to become the kingdom's biggest corrupt official, ultimately ending up on the gallows.

After decades of hard study and achieving fame and success, he indulged in pleasure. The decadent and decadent lifestyle began when he became a corrupt official. "What are you laughing at? Your devilish suggestion is making this Lightning Dragon's forehead ache. I'd better learn swordsmanship from you first."

"I have a book called ' Sword Scripture ' that I wrote myself. Take it and read it. Once you finish Sword Scripture and understand this book, you will be a Lightning Dragon with sword cultivation. As for how far you can go on the path of swordsmanship, that depends on yourself."

A blue book, about two fingers thick, flew from Lance's fingertips and landed on Eileen's desk where she was reading.

Eileen is a fully grown Lightning Dragon, and if she wants to learn swordsmanship, she doesn't need to start from the most basic fundamentals.

After reading and understanding his "Sword Scripture," Ellina naturally became a master swordsman.

Whether she can become a "Sword Saint" or "Sword God" is up to her.

He also had a copy of the "Sword Scripture" which he kept for the dragon cub.

The little dragon has a lot of studies to do right now, so there's no need for her to learn swordsmanship yet. When she's over 1,500 or nearly 2,000 years old and has enough experience, we can give her the Sword Scripture. Once she's read and understands it, she'll naturally become a master swordsman.

The master leads you through the door, but the practice is up to you.

Whether one can forge their own unique path of swordsmanship, whether one can achieve Sword Dao Reaching Divinity, depends on talent, comprehension, opportunity, and destiny. Sometimes, comprehending one's own unique path of swordsmanship truly requires a bit of luck or inspiration.

If you lack luck and inspiration, then you can only rely on time to work your way up.

Pure-Blooded Dragon have long lifespans, and with enough effort, even without luck or inspiration, they can develop their skills over time.

True kendo geniuses are terrifying.

Like the Hero Reg, whose swordsmanship talent, comprehension, and luck are ridiculously strong.

His swordsmanship talent as Black Dragon was average; he improved it slowly over time, along with his mindset and emotions.

Having a good mindset and stable emotions can also help in practicing swordsmanship.

"Let me learn on my own?" Lightning Dragon Eileen picked up the "Sword Scripture" on her desk, flipped through it briefly, and a look of surprise appeared on her face.

Illustrated with pictures and text.

It's not just text; that's good. Books like this shouldn't make you sleepy.

The little figure was drawn quite realistically. "No, when I see humans learning swordsmanship, the teacher teaches while the student stands by and observes. Some teachers have students practice basic swordsmanship or Sword Drawing Technique, like drawing the sword hundreds of times on the first day, a thousand times on the second day, gradually increasing to ten thousand or a hundred thousand times. How come you've given me a ' Sword Scripture ' and told me to learn swordsmanship by reading it? Shouldn't I start by practicing basic swordsmanship or sword-drawing techniques?"

In her imagination, she had fantasized about many scenarios of human viscounts teaching her swordsmanship, but she never thought of learning swordsmanship from books.

"Teaching according to aptitude. If you were human, I would teach you this way. But you are not human, you are Lightning Dragon, so there is no need to use the conventional method to teach you swordsmanship."

As I said before, once you finish reading and understand the "Sword Scripture," you will be a master of swordsmanship. If you have outstanding talent and comprehension in swordsmanship, you might even be able to directly comprehend the essence of swordsmanship after reading the "Sword Scripture."

After a few years, decades, or even a hundred years of reflection, you might be able to comprehend a [Domain]. If you master a [Domain] now, you can apply that knowledge to other areas and perhaps directly comprehend your own [Sword Domain].

When the topic of domains came up, Lance paused, looked at Eileen's vertical pupils, and asked curiously, "Do all the Pure-Blooded Dragon on Dragon Island have their own [domains]?"

"Most Pure-Blooded Dragon do not have their own [domain], because we Pure-Blooded Dragon believe that ordinary domains are no threat to the life of a dragon, especially for human powerhouses who have just opened up their domains, whose domains cannot contain the bodies of us Pure-Blooded Dragon."

As for those domains large enough to contain dragons, such powerful humans can defeat ordinary Pure-Blooded Dragon even without unleashing their domains, relying solely on their own strength.

When faced with such a powerful opponent, ordinary Pure-Blooded Dragon would give them the opportunity to sign a Dragon Knight Contract.

Of course, Dragon Island also has dragons that originated from the "Dragon Domain," which is what you humans call a "Dragon Domain."

"It's a pity. With such a long lifespan, even Pure-Blooded Dragon can try to open up its own domain. This is an advantage unique to long-lived species."

As long-lived species, the Pure-Blooded Dragon on Dragon Island probably spend most of their time sleeping, even though sleeping is an indispensable part of a dragon's growth.

But if you want to, you can still find some time to study. If only the Pure-Blooded Dragon on Dragon Island had the ambition of humans. "You're overthinking it. Living a long time doesn't mean you can solve everything through learning. Just like you humans, you receive education from a young age, but how many of you can stand out after you grow up?"

And among those Saint Rank and God-level powerhouses, how many can actually open up their own domains? In any race, there are only a tiny fraction of truly outstanding geniuses; the vast majority are just ordinary, unremarkable people.

Some things cannot be acquired simply through diligent study and practice.

"That makes sense."

If all the dragons on Dragon Island were as he imagined, then the legendary Dragon Age would not have become history.

He got carried away and forgot the saying, "Everyone has their own dreams and their own wonderful life."

He knew and understood this, Pure-Blooded Dragon on Dragon Island probably knew it too, but they still chose the dragon life they wanted.

Without a survival crisis, one can naturally do whatever is comfortable.

Compared to other races, dragons have a huge advantage; they don't need to cultivate much and can become stronger just by sleeping.

Humans spend decades or even centuries cultivating themselves to become stronger, while they can easily gain immense power simply by sleeping.

It's unrealistic to expect them to sacrifice their leisure and sleep time to enhance their strength.

Putting yourself in his shoes, if he had been born on Dragon Island and had no survival crisis, he probably wouldn't have been so obsessed with becoming stronger.

They've really gotten carried away. First, they defeated the Golden Dragon Austin, then the Lightning Dragon Eileen who wielded a divine weapon, and then they single-handedly defeated three of their own kind who also wielded divine weapons.

This subtly changed his mindset, giving rise to a strange sense of superiority.

They even looked down on their fellow tribesmen who liked to sleep for a short while, but it wasn't a big deal.

His goal in becoming stronger was to be able to enjoy life better.

Not for the sake of being competitive.

"Dragon cub, let's go."

Where to?

"I set up a stall to earn money to pay off my debts. Amelia is my creditor, Venus is my creditor, and even the Hero Reg is my creditor. I have to pay back the money I owe my teammates."

Lance got up, packed his blanket, and prepared to take the dragon cub to set up a stall to earn money.

"Leave the blanket; I'll lie in the rocking chair and read for a while."

"Could you find some time to go buy a blanket?"

"Don't worry, I don't mind."

"I despise you."

Lightning flashed and thunder roared in Eileen's blue-purple vertical pupils; she wanted to strike the human viscount before her dead.

Lance left the Dragon God Temple with the young dragon.

He's not selling barbecue at his stall today; instead, he plans to make some exquisite desserts and cakes to earn money from children and girls.

While we're at it, we'll also make some medicinal drinks to strengthen the spleen and stomach for the children in Saint Blue City.

The young dragon learned for the first time that dragons could make desserts and cakes, and that the cakes and desserts they made were exquisite, fragrant and delicious.

One bite at a time.

The dragon also brewed a medicinal drink, which tasted quite good. It wasn't as sweet as fruit juice, but it had a faint medicinal aroma.

After having lunch at the Earl's Mansion, the dragon took the desserts, cakes, and medicinal drinks he had made that morning to set up a stall in Saint Blue City.

He also concocted some extraordinary potions with few side effects.

There is a supernatural potion that can make you grow bigger.

There is a supernatural potion that can shrink people.

There's also a special potion that can turn you into a bird.

The last type of extraordinary potion has significant side effects; after drinking it, one may be transformed into a bird with a human face and a bird's body.

It's possible that it could turn you into a bird with a human body and a bird's head. I doubt any Extraordinary Person would buy such a supernatural potion.

Members of the circus can purchase this extraordinary potion.

The young dragon imagined that the evil dragon's stall would be like summer, with him pushing a small cart, standing behind it, enduring the cold wind and freezing temperatures, selling desserts, cakes, and medicinal drinks.

Unexpectedly, when they arrived at the square, Lance took out a wooden hut with four wheels directly from his Diamond Cutter.

The small house is fully equipped with tables, chairs, and stalls. If you want hot water, you can pour it from the thermos next to you at any time.

If you want a hot drink, you can brew it anytime.

The dragon sells extraordinary potions at a stall north of the cabin.

She sells desserts, cakes, and medicinal drinks at a stall on the south side of the cabin.

They really know how to enjoy life.

Even if it's about making money, the dragon doesn't want to suffer.

There weren't many people in the square.

When it's cold, people going out for a stroll will likely head to shopping malls.

Occasionally, a few young couples would pass by the little wooden house. Some of them would call out "Your Little Dragon Highness" when they saw her, and then come over to see what she was selling.

Seeing that she wasn't selling barbecue, but rather beautifully designed small cakes and desserts, people would buy one or two.

Desserts and cakes are priced affordably, ranging from one to ten Saint Silver Saint Silver.

Well, this price is still a bit high for the villagers who farm.

Desserts and cakes are relatively inexpensive, while the dragon's extraordinary potion is a bit pricey.

The starting price is no less than ten gold coins.

After all, it's an extraordinary potion with miraculous powers, so it's only right that it's priced a bit higher.

"Lance, don't you want to earn money from your own subjects?"

"A little bit. Making money off them doesn't give me any sense of accomplishment."

"How about we set up a stall in the Norton Kingdom next time to make money? Speaking of which, I haven't seen Joanna in a long time. If we set up a stall in the Norton Kingdom, I can set up a stall with Joanna."

"Okay, then next time we'll set up a stall in the Norton Kingdom. After we close up, I'll take you to the Valkyrie Temple."

Why go to the Valkyrie Temple?

"Meet Steven and see if I can sign Death God Contract with this paladin from the Valkyrie Temple and make him my Trainee Death God."

"???"

The young dragon was sluggish; the evil dragon was too audacious, even trying to dig up the temple paladins.

"You're trying to poach a paladin from the Valkyrie Temple. Elder Sister Sophia is supposed to be the embodiment of Valkyrie on earth, and a friend of the dragon. How can you betray your Elder Sister Sophia like this? Aren't you afraid Elder Sister Sophia might step out of the painting one day and shoot you?" "A paladin wouldn't betray their faith. You'd better not try to take advantage of the paladins in Elder Sister Sophia's temple."

"That makes sense. How about we go to the Western Continent another day? Maybe we can sign Death God Contract with a demon?"

The young dragon shook her head frantically; if she could, she would never want to see a demon in her entire life.

Demons are far more terrifying than dragons.

There was a knock on the glass window of the cabin. Lance opened the window and saw a pair of fluffy rabbit ears that were half upright and half drooping.

Saint Blue City is getting better and better. Even the Rabbit-Ear Girl looks somewhat familiar. Lance reached out and took off the Rabbit-Ear Girl's mask.

"Hehe, young Old Man Lance, long time no see. Do you miss my fluffy bunny ears?"