After breakfast, Liu Qian immediately gave his orders.
The Swan Ship fleet anchored in Fan Bay received its instructions, and the Dragon Spirit Guardians began methodically loading Torturer's Deep's ancient Valyrian books,
precision instruments, Ghost Grass, and Black Stone imbued with mysterious energy aboard the ships.
This isolated offshore fortress would become a vital military stronghold in the southern waters of the Stepstones, guarding the southern gateway.
The Swan Ships' elegant white sails filled with wind as they cut through the azure waves toward the coast of the Disputed Lands.
Inside the cabin, Liu Qian placed three fresh pieces of raw meat, still streaked with blood, before the three hatchlings.
Blooddance asserted its dominance as the "eldest," taking a powerful step forward on its hind legs and unceremoniously shoving the approaching Dus kwraith and Silverfall aside with its body.
It raised its head, its crimson eyes fixed on the meat before it, a hoarse, excited growl rumbling in its throat.
Then Blooddance abruptly opened its small yet already fearsome jaws and released a slender jet of intensely hot, pale red flame with pinpoint accuracy.
The flame licked the raw meat with a sizzling sound, and a rich, roasted aroma instantly filled the air.
In just a few breaths, the meat was roasted to perfection,
and Blooddance lowered its head contentedly, swallowing the cooked meat in one gulp with a satisfied croon.
Duskwraith and Silverfall followed its example.
Duskwraith breathed a magnificent pale purple flame that instantly enveloped the meat.
Silverfall released a stream of Dragonfire shimmering with silver light and began enjoying its food.
The three hatchlings' Dragonfire was actually exactly the same color as their scales, much to the three people's surprise.
Janice crouched nearby with keen interest, watching the hatchlings eat with clumsy earnestness. From time to time,