In the mountain forest, Gu An was leading Yang Ni in planting seeds. As he covered the soil, he glanced at the medicinal herbs beside them and said, "That is Song-Shy Grass. Its leaves easily curl up, and when the wind passes through them, they make a strange sound like singing. Whenever that happens, you need to help spread its leaves open so it does not affect its growth..."
Yang Ni crouched nearby and listened attentively, her eyes full of curiosity.
When Li Ya left, Yang Ni had said that she wanted to stay behind to grow flowers and plants. Gu An had thought she was joking, but it turned out she meant it. She began taking part in the planting and constantly asked him questions, displaying great humility.
After changing her attitude, Yang Ni began integrating into Mystic Valley and interacting with the other Handyman Disciples.
Gu An wanted to try assimilating her and make her a true member of Mystic Valley, so he taught her very seriously.
"From now on, you will oversee the medicinal herbs in this garden. Test your abilities and see whether, apart from protecting people, you can protect a garden as well." Gu An rose and said with a smile.
Yang Ni did not refuse. Instead, anticipation appeared on her face.
Afterward, Gu An left, leaving Yang Ni alone to observe the garden.
He returned to Mystic Valley and saw Chu Jingfeng standing blankly before a wooden fence, lost in thought.
After coming to Mystic Valley all those years ago, Chu Jingfeng had always been like this. Whenever Gu An assigned him work, he would do it, but if Gu An did not arrange any chores for him, he would simply stare into space, muddleheaded and listless.
For the sake of their past friendship,