Wei Lihua first instructed her two junior brothers to carry the unconscious Fu Yuqing to their mentor, then raised her slender wrist and took out a jade whistle, placing it gently against her lips and blowing softly.
From the peak came the distant sound of a crisp crane's cry, and soon two white cranes with red crowns and black tails descended, appearing quite delighted upon seeing Wei Lihua. They spread their wings, stepped around her, held their necks high, and danced gracefully in circles.
Wei Lihua smiled, saying, "These two troublemakers are at it again."
Zhang Yan watched for a moment and also chuckled, "Are these the spirit birds raised by you, fellow Daoist?"
