C183 Half-way encounter

"Qilin, qilin!" We have seen a qilin! "Jiang Keji, come quickly!"

Although the unknown object had only flashed past, the Emperor could clearly see that it had a dragon-like head. Deer horn, lion eyes, tiger back, bear waist, snake scales, hooves like a horse, it looked even more like a deer!

If this wasn't a qilin, then what was it?

"Yes, Your Majesty