Zhong Feng and Old Li were startled when they saw the Red Dragon Queen's actions.
They quickly flashed forward, both standing in front of Dokni and blocking the Red Dragon Queen's outstretched claw.
"Your Majesty the Queen, this isn't food! We're taking this White-headed Eagle to Blue Star," Zhong Feng hurriedly explained.
"Taking it to Blue Star?" The Red Dragon Queen withdrew her claw, her face full of confusion. "What? Do you Blue Star Humans like eating White-headed Eagles too?"
"No, that's not it." Zhong Feng broke out in a cold sweat. "This White-headed Eagle is a friend of us Blue Star Humans. We're taking them there because the White-headed Eagle Clan, like the dragon race, has trade needs with us humans. They are the White-headed Eagle Clan's trade envoy."
Dragon Emperor Kadragos also spoke up at the right moment. "Gry, stop messing around. They aren't our food."
"Oh, all right." Hearing Zhong Feng and the Dragon Emperor say this, the Red Dragon Queen looked somewhat disappointed.
At first glance, she had seen such excellent ingredients and thought the Dragon Emperor had specially prepared a grand farewell feast for her and Keke. She had not expected it to be nothing more than a misunderstanding.
What a pity. Such premium ingredients were not being eaten.
The Red Dragon Queen could not help sneaking another two glances at Dokni, especially at their sturdy thigh meat.
Dokni's feathers stood on end once again, and their whole body trembled. It was impossible to tell whether they were angry or scared.
"Um, Dokni." Old Li turned to Dokni apologetically. "Sorry, that was my oversight. I didn't know about your relationship with the dragon race... How about this? Go back into my Pet Space for now. I guarantee that the next time you come out, it'll