Chapter 2408
Sheena gasped. “You silly boy, treating me like this only makes me feel even more ashamed as your senior. Who told you to be so good to me? Who gave you permission?” Murmuring under her breath, she fell quiet, her eyes distant and dazed.
The next morning, Andrew arrived at Sovereign’s Apothecary to find Luna already seated in the courtyard, diligently studying medical texts. Her dedication to learning was truly remarkable. She had arrived early and was already immersed in her studies.
When she spotted Andrew, she immediately looked up and greeted him warmly. “Good morning!”
“Morning!” Andrew replied, removing his coat as he walked past her.
Luna set down her book and asked eagerly, “What elixir are we making today?”
Andrew waved his hand dismissively. “No rush.”
He rolled up his sleeves and began practicing a martial technique. His movements were stiff and mechanical, resembling a robot executing slow, rigid motions.
Luna watched with growing curiosity at first, wondering what style of combat this was. However, as she continued observing, her eyes grew more intense and focused. Eventually, she was completely absorbed, tracking every single one of his movements with unwavering attention.
“This is… the Dragon-Slaying Palm, right? That ancient technique, only the Lloyd family’s Dragon Prince is allowed to practice?” she asked in disbelief.
Andrew exhaled slowly, throwing a punch into the air. It looked weightless, lacking any visible strength, yet the air around him rippled violently, as if boiling from invisible heat.
“Yeah, that’s the Dragon-Slaying Palm,” he confirmed.
Luna straightened her posture and continued to watch carefully.
When Andrew finally finished, he stood still, eyes closed, focusing on the changes in his energy core. After nearly a minute, he opened his eyes and prepared to start the day’s work.
Luna said, “I’ve heard from Mr. Turman that this technique is supposedly a divine art and incredibly difficult to master. Throughout history, it’s been the Lloyd family’s most closely guarded secret. As far as I know, only you and your father know it. Even the Lloyd family’s prodigy, Sheena, hasn’t mastered it yet.
“But watching you just now, I noticed something odd. There are many unnatural and awkward moments in your technique, especially in how you transition between movements and how they connect… It’s too rigid, too mechanical. It’s like you’re just copying a manual without understanding it.”
Andrew sat down and opened the alchemical cauldron, smiling as he replied, “You’re absolutely right about that. The Dragon-Slaying Palm is exactly like that. It doesn’t follow normal logic. In fact, I’d argue that it’s not really a martial art at all. It’s more like a practice for training both your fists and your mind.”
Luna tilted her head curiously. “But if that’s the case, why is the Dragon-Slaying Palm so powerful? Why does it rank so highly on the martial arts rankings and get called one of the greatest techniques ever?”
Andrew shook his head. “I honestly don’t know. I’ve been practicing it since I was a kid. For as long as I can remember, my father practiced it, so I practiced it too. He’d practice on the rooftops while I practiced in the courtyard. When I grew up and started living on my own, I continued to practice every single day. Over time, I stopped thinking of it as the Dragon-Slaying Palm and started seeing it as just loosening up my muscles.”
Luna frowned slightly. “But if it’s just for loosening up your muscles, why do it so formally? Why use the Dragon-Slaying Palm specifically?”
Andrew chuckled and shrugged. “Like I said, I do this every single day. Besides, keeping your body loose and ready means you’re always prepared to move quickly and take someone’s life if needed, right?”