[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen":3,"chapter-giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-chapter-58":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Giant Dragon Lord: Starting from Daily Intelligence",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},577860,826,"Chapter 58: Lord Moonlight","giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-chapter-58",58,"\u003Cp>Upon entering Giant Stone City, they found wide streets paved with flat stone slabs, spacious enough to accommodate several carriages traveling side-by-side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The streets were lined with an abundance of shops, their signs a dazzling variety of styles. Taverns, blacksmiths, general stores, clothiers... they had everything one could imagine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pedestrians thronged the streets, and the air filled with the endless sounds of vendors’ cries, cheerful chatter, and clopping hooves—a stark contrast to the desolate state of Black Stone Territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Knights’ eyes shone with amazement and longing. ’This is what a real city should look like.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Knight leading the way brought them to an inn called the Golden Griffin Inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inn was a full five stories tall with an imposing facade. A magnificent, lifelike statue of a golden griffin stood by the entrance, radiating an awe-inspiring presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that this was one of the finest inns in Giant Stone City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Baron, this is the Golden Griffin Inn, one of the finest in the city. Your room has been prepared. Please get some rest.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the Knight Captain said respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo nodded in thanks, and his party entered the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he stepped into the inn’s main hall, Raylo’s gaze was caught by a large notice posted on the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The notice was written on high-quality parchment in a flamboyant, cursive script. Its contents made his heart skip a beat:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Paying high prices for Dragon Scales! Premium offered for scales of superior quality! Will also trade Dragon Scales for my specially-crafted ’Earth Knight’s Breakthrough Potion’! —Barnaby Grey. Serious inquiries only!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below the notice was an exaggerated drawing of a potion bottle, signed \"Master Barnaby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’An Earth Knight’s Breakthrough Potion!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo’s pupils constricted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instinctively glanced down at Moonlight by his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight, looking utterly bored, was pawing at the tassels on the carpet, seemingly uninterested in the notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ed saw the notice too and whispered to Raylo, \"Sir, if this Master Barnaby wants to buy Dragon Scales, why would he come to a border city like Giant Stone City instead of visiting the Duke in Thunder Dragon City? Isn’t that going out of his way?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo remained noncommittal, but a plan was already taking shape in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instructed Ed to arrange for the Knights’ food and lodging, then took Moonlight back to the suite assigned to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The suite was spacious, comfortable, and elegantly furnished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo closed the door, making sure they wouldn’t be disturbed, then crouched down to look at Moonlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight had already leaped onto the soft bed and curled into a ball. It swept its tail tip lazily across the sheet, its pale golden eyes half-closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It projected a clear \"I’m very sleepy, don’t bother me\" attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlight...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo rubbed his hands together and put on what he considered to be his most charming and friendly smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You saw that notice by the entrance, didn’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight didn’t even lift an eyelid, merely snorting softly to show it had heard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That... Earth Knight’s Breakthrough Potion... it’s really important to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo did his best to sound sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know, if I get stronger, that’s good for you too, right? I’ll be able to get you even more tasty food, like... hmm, fragrant, juicy, honey-glazed wild boar legs, a plump, glistening, whole-roasted lamb...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight’s ears twitched, and its tail began to sweep the sheet a little faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing an opening, Raylo pressed his advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard there’s a famous place in Giant Stone City, the Seven Mile Fragrance Tavern? They say their roasted goose has crispy skin and tender meat, and a single bite fills your mouth with juices. If you just help me with this little favor, I’ll treat you to... hmm, three! No, five roasted geese!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mention of \"roasted goose,\" Moonlight finally opened its eyes. It stared at Raylo, its pale golden eyes filled with a hint of suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It slowly licked its paw, as if carefully weighing the proposal’s value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo rejoiced inwardly, knowing the little glutton was tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He continued to coax it gently. \"Look, Dragon Scales can’t be that rare for you, right? A few of them just fall off, and you can trade them for a Potion I’ve been dreaming of, plus you get to feast to your heart’s content. It’s killing two birds with one stone! No, it’s a huge return on a tiny investment!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight tilted its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo gave an awkward little laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Er, that’s not what I meant. What I mean is, as you grow, don’t you... occasionally... have a scale or two that falls off naturally? There’s no use in keeping them, so why not trade them for some real benefits?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chose his words carefully, afraid of offending his little master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight stared at Raylo for a long moment, making him feel a bit unnerved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Raylo thought the negotiations were about to collapse and was preparing to up the ante with a few more roasted geese, Moonlight suddenly opened its little mouth and yawned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, to Raylo’s surprise, it stretched out a forepaw and rummaged around on its stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As it moved, several silver scales, shimmering with a cool, moon-like radiance, slid out silently and fell onto the soft sheets with a faint tinkle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were exactly five of them—no more, no less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each scale was about the size of a baby’s palm, with smooth, rounded edges. Their surfaces were covered in fine, arcane patterns, making them look like the most exquisite works of art. They even radiated a faint pulse of Magic Power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo’s eyes went wide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These... These are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was overcome with shock and delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight shot him a glance, licked its paw lazily, and then eyed him with its pale golden irises. Its gaze clearly said, ’Roasted geese. Five of them. Don’t forget.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo carefully picked up a Dragon Scale. It felt cool and tough in his hand, and the pure energy contained within sent a thrill through him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was ecstatic. He never thought Moonlight would so easily...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, so \"generously\" produce five Dragon Scales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And they were naturally shed, which made him feel much better about the whole affair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlight, you’re an absolute treasure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overcome with excitement, Raylo reached out to hug Moonlight, but it deftly dodged with a tilt of its head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moonlight tapped the scales on the sheet with the tip of its tail, then rubbed its chin against Raylo’s hand and let out a contented purr, as if urging him to hurry up and trade them for the roasted geese.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo laughed and tucked the five Dragon Scales away safely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’That little guy Moonlight is full of secrets.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It must have mastered some kind of spatial storage Magic. Who knows how many treasures it has hidden in that Magic Space Bag on its stomach.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Forgetting everything else, who knows how many shed Dragon Scales it’s already stockpiled.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Otherwise, knowing Moonlight’s disposition, there’s no way the going rate would be as low as five roasted geese for five Dragon Scales.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Dinnertime.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beaming waiter from the Seven Mile Fragrance Tavern delivered five roasted geese, glistening with grease and smelling absolutely divine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the suite’s dining table, Moonlight had its face buried in one of the roasted geese, grease dripping from its mouth as a contented rumble emanated from its throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would occasionally lift its head to cast a wary eye on the other four intact geese, as if afraid they might sprout legs and run away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo found the sight amusing. ’This little one will toss its principles aside for a good meal.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ate a simple meal himself, his mind already preoccupied with Master Barnaby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing that Moonlight’s battle with the roasted geese had reached a fever pitch and that it wouldn’t be paying attention to anything else for a good while, Raylo quietly stood up, carefully secured the five Dragon Scales on his person, and left the suite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inn’s main hall wasn’t too noisy. The firelight from the hearth danced and flickered, illuminating the faces of the travelers coming and going.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raylo walked up to the front desk and asked the attendant, \"Excuse me, which room is Master Barnaby staying in?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1367,"2026-05-30T16:08:59.262Z","2026-06-01T04:31:39.774Z",1,"novelbin.me","190472d7b84ef868bf5fcb7399a84dc66505ccfeae3ddc3078b06524c91dc201","giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-chapter-59","giant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-chapter-57",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgiant-dragon-lord-starting-from-daily-intelligen-cover.jpg"]