Inside the temple, beautiful birds frequently flew back and forth among the large trees, their wing feathers even more dazzling than the blossoms. According to Si Manman, these luan birds possessed the bloodline of ancient flying beasts, guarding the Nuwa temple here while believers offered them fresh fruits. Jiang Yuejing thought of the cranes in her own sect, which enjoyed chewing on the bark of Jianmu, and wondered if the birds here would like it as well.
Retrieving a strip of tree bark resembling a tassel ribbon from her storage ring, Jiang Yuejing held it up in her palm toward the flock of birds. Before long, many birds gathered, flying in circles around her.
The flock chirped animatedly in discussion, and soon a bird that looked like the leader flew over. Its eyes bore double pupils, leading Jiang Yuejing to guess that it likely carried the bloodline of the Chongming Bird.
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