Xianhe Tongzi; also known as Bai He Tong Zi or 'White Crane Immortal Boy'; was a character in the classic Ming Dynasty novel 'Fengshen Yanyi'. As his name suggests; Xianhe Tongzi was an immortal who could transform into an immortal crane.

He practiced Taoist cultivation on the mythical Kun Lun Mountain; and was said to be the only animal disciple that Yuanshi Yianzun; one of the highest deities in Taoism; accepted under his wing. Xianhe Tongzi is worshipped in temples and shrines as a spiritual power for getting rid of negative forces; as well as a deity of bravery; determination; intelligence and wisdom.