Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu An absorbs and refines the power from the Black Annihilation Wind Disaster, improving his life essence but not directly increasing his lifespan.
• The world's conditions worsen, with temperatures dropping and the ground freezing.
• Old Man Yu discovers that the tree root space might slightly counteract the Black Annihilation Wind Disaster's effects.
• Yu An, in seclusion, refines Qi of Creation, stabilizing his foundation and improving his life essence.

Character Developments

• Yu An's life essence nearly doubles, and his Spiritual Powers improve. He realizes that heaven and earth spirit roots might be the world's protagonists.
• Old Man Yu finds solace and potential protection in the tree root space.

Significant Themes

• Improvement vs Lifespan: Yu An improves his life essence but doesn't directly increase his lifespan, highlighting the distinction between the two.
• Heaven and Earth Spirit Roots: The potential favoritism of the world towards these roots is introduced, suggesting they might be the protagonists of the world.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant interactions between characters in this chapter. Most events occur within Yu An's perspective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu An understands the concept of being the 'protagonist of the world' and the benefits of heaven and earth spirit roots.
• He realizes that plants can absorb the Qi of Creation to evolve, and the Black Annihilation Wind Disaster led to the birth of spirit roots and Blessed Lands.
• Yu An focuses on surviving the current disaster and improving his skills, specifically the Flying Flower Plucking Leaf skill.
• Yu Ershan, Yu An's brother, purchases resources like Blood Replenishing Pills and Tendon Strengthening Bone Strengthening Grass in Area B of the New Moon Blessed Land, using his status as a descendant of a Qi Refining family to avoid trouble.

Character Developments

• Yu An: Realizes the potential of plants to evolve and focuses on improving his skills and surviving the disaster.
• Yu Ershan: Demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness by purchasing resources without drawing unwanted attention.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in a harsh environment.
• The benefits and responsibilities of being favored by the world.
• The importance of resourcefulness and adaptability in difficult situations.

Character Interactions

• Yu An and Old Man Yu: Yu An checks on Old Man Yu's safety and continues to provide him shelter.
• Yu Ershan and unknown observers: Yu Ershan is aware of being watched but uses his status to deter potential threats.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Ershan and Yu Dashan impersonate a Qi Refining Realm family's direct descendant to buy resources and avoid trouble.
• They successfully purchase Blood Replenishing Pills and Tendon Strengthening Bone Strengthening Grass.
• They seek refuge at Qiu Xiaoxiao's family's location to avoid pursuers.
• Yu Ershan is recognized by a middle-aged man who delivers a message from Qiu Xiaoxiao.
• They stay for half an hour and then return home.

Character Developments

• Yu Ershan: Shows cleverness and resourcefulness in impersonating a Qi Refining Realm family's descendant and seeking refuge. He also demonstrates understanding of family dynamics within Qi Refining Realm families.
• Yu Dashan: Shows loyalty and concern for his brother, vowing to complete his second Blood Change quickly.
• The middle-aged man: Initially appears cold but shows warmth by relaying Qiu Xiaoxiao's message and allowing them to stay longer.

Significant Themes

• Impersonation and deception to gain advantage.
• The importance of family influence and backing in cultivation.
• The hierarchy and competition within Qi Refining Realm families for resources.
• Loyalty and brotherly bond between Yu Ershan and Yu Dashan.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ershan and Yu Dashan: Their bond is strengthened as Yu Dashan understands and supports Yu Ershan's actions, vowing to complete his cultivation quickly.
• Yu Ershan and the middle-aged man: Despite initial coldness, the middle-aged man shows understanding and consideration towards Yu Ershan, relaying Qiu Xiaoxiao's message and allowing them to stay longer.
• The pursuers: Their presence drives Yu Ershan and Yu Dashan to seek refuge at Qiu Xiaoxiao's family's location, highlighting the dangers of the cultivation world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rumors circulate about the increased power of insectoids and the New Moon Song Family's ancestor nearing the end of his lifespan.
• The Black Annihilation Wind Disaster approaches, and some people plan to use it to stir up trouble in the Blessed Land.
• Insectoids appear, and the Blessed Land becomes active, with Insect Hunter Teams on high alert.
• The Settlement remains still, with people hiding in cellars, awaiting the insectoids' arrival.

Character Developments

• Yu Ershan becomes more worried and protective of his family, forbidding them from going out.
• Yu An, through listening to Old Man Yu's stories, develops a sense of belonging to this world and improves his cultivation efficiency.

Significant Themes

• Survival and struggle in a harsh world.
• The exploitation of ordinary people by powerful cultivators.
• The bond between Yu An and Old Man Yu, and Yu An's growing connection to the world.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ershan interacts with Zhao Jiadong, refusing his invitation to go shopping due to the impending danger.
• Old Man Yu shares stories with Yu An, fostering a bond and helping Yu An advance in his cultivation.
• The insectoids approach the Settlement, unaware of the people hiding within.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tiezhu checks on his ill mother in their dimly lit cellar during the Black Annihilation Wind Disaster.
• An injured Wolf Bear, with a wolf's head and a bear's body, breaks into Tiezhu's home, attracting insectoids.
• The Wolf Bear fights an insectoid in Tiezhu's yard, with the insectoid eventually escaping.
• The Wolf Bear clears the entrance to Tiezhu's cellar, leaving him in despair.
• The Wolf Bear leaves Tiezhu's home and heads towards another family in the Settlement.
• Insectoid teams, including the one that escaped, divide and fly towards Settlements bordering the New Moon Blessed Land.

Character Developments

• Tiezhu: Shows concern for his ill mother and initial bravery, but later feels fear and despair when faced with the insectoid threat.
• The Wolf Bear: Demonstrates unusual intelligence, cunning, and a capacity for revenge, challenging Tiezhu's understanding of wild beasts.

Significant Themes

• Survival and resilience in the face of disaster.
• The unexpected intelligence and behavior of wild beasts.
• The impact of one's actions on others (Tiezhu's earlier killing intent towards the Wolf Bear).

Character Interactions

• Tiezhu and his ill mother: Tiezhu shows care and concern for his mother, but they are separated by the cellar entrance.
• Tiezhu and the Wolf Bear: Tiezhu initially harbors killing intent towards the Wolf Bear, but later feels fear and despair when it clears the cellar entrance.
• The Wolf Bear and the Insectoid: They engage in a brief, intense battle in Tiezhu's yard.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Insectoids arrive at the Settlement, causing a commotion.
• Yu An, a tree with sentience, decides to support the Yu family and evolve to protect them and the Settlement from the insectoid threat.
• Old Man Yu and Yu An communicate through roots, with Yu An trying to obtain Corpse Stench Devil Plant juice to deter insectoids.
• Old Man Yu, prioritizing Yu An's safety, decides to go outside to apply the juice on Yu An's tree body.

Character Developments

• Yu An: Realizes the severity of the insectoid threat, decides to support the Yu family, and shows determination to evolve and protect the Settlement.
• Old Man Yu: Demonstrates his dedication to Yu An's well-being, even in the face of imminent danger from the insectoids.

Significant Themes

• Symbiosis: Yu An recognizes the symbiotic relationship between humans and heaven and earth spirit roots, deciding to support the Yu family.
• Protection and sacrifice: Both Yu An and Old Man Yu show willingness to protect each other, even at personal risk.

Character Interactions

• Yu An and Old Man Yu: They communicate through roots, with Old Man Yu prioritizing Yu An's safety over his own, showing a strong bond between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu An, facing a crisis, decides to absorb the Corpse Stench Devil Plant's sap to protect the Settlement from insectoids.
• A rampaging beast and an insectoid squad approach the Settlement.
• In the Blessed Land, Yu Dashan senses unease, suspecting trouble at the Settlement.

Character Developments

• Yu An shows concern for Old Man Yu's safety and well-being, demonstrating his growth and understanding of karma.
• Yu Dashan displays worry for his father, showing his caring nature.
• Yu Ershan tries to reassure Yu Dashan, showing maturity and responsibility.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and selflessness: Yu An chooses to absorb the sap himself to protect Old Man Yu.
• Karma and retribution: Yu An understands that harming Old Man Yu would ultimately harm himself.
• Communication and understanding: Yu Ershan tries to calm Yu Dashan, showing the importance of open communication.

Character Interactions

• Yu An and Old Man Yu: Yu An's decision to absorb the sap shows his care for Old Man Yu.
• Yu Dashan and Yu Ershan: Yu Ershan tries to reassure Yu Dashan, showing their brotherly bond.
• Yu An and the insectoids: Yu An's absorption of the sap is a preparation for facing the insectoids.

Key Plot Points

• The Blessed Land's assembly discusses the growing insectoid threat.
• Song Zhixing, the acting Blessed Land Lord, decides to conscript all Qi Refining cultivators and ordinary people at Perfection of Fetal Movement and Fetal Movement Major Accomplishment to defend against the insectoids.
• The Yan Family head asks if the Song Family's Foundation Establishment Ancestor will intervene, to which Song Zhixing reassures that he will if necessary.

Character Developments

• Song Zhixing shows his strategic thinking and assertiveness as the acting Blessed Land Lord.
• The Yan Family head demonstrates his political acumen by asking about the Foundation Establishment Ancestor's involvement.

Significant Themes

• The insectoid threat looms large, driving the Blessed Land's inhabitants to unite for survival.
• Power dynamics within the Blessed Land are shifting, with the Song and Yan families positioning themselves.

Character Interactions

• Song Zhixing and the Yan Family head engage in a subtle power play during the assembly.
• The Blessed Land's inhabitants grapple with the conscription order, balancing their personal interests with the greater good.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A powerful beast lingers outside Ox Ridge Settlement, giving Yu An a sense of crisis.
• The beast is injured and likely the same one Old Man Yu and Tiezhu had wanted to hunt earlier.
• The beast's actions suggest it's trying to misdirect insectoids by destroying other houses, showing high intelligence.
• The beast smells the Corpse Stench Devil Plant's juice in Old Man Yu's house but doesn't destroy it, indicating it dislikes the scent.
• The beast leaves but returns, entering Old Man Yu's house and the cellar.

Character Developments

• Yu An demonstrates analytical thinking and understanding of Spiritual Powers, realizing the beast's intelligence and the potential effect of his Town Protection Spiritual Power.
• Old Man Yu's wisdom in not rashly pursuing the beast earlier is validated.
• Tiezhu's despair is mentioned, implying his struggle with the current situation.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence and cunning in beasts.
• The passive and mysterious nature of Spiritual Powers.
• The potential danger of provoking powerful entities unintentionally (through the Corpse Stench Devil Plant's scent).

Character Interactions

• Yu An's thoughts and speculations about the beast's actions drive the plot.
• The beast's actions indirectly interact with Yu An, Old Man Yu, and the insectoids.
• Tiezhu and Old Man Yu's past actions are referenced, showing their differing approaches to the beast threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu An realizes the true power of the Town Protection Spiritual Power, which affects the entire homestead and its descendants, not just the house.
• A wild beast enters Old Man Yu's house, attracted by its safety and avoiding Yu An due to the Corpse Stench Devil Plant's smell.
• Insectoids attack the Ox Ridge Settlement, targeting humans hiding in cellars.

Character Developments

• Yu An grows to Juvenile Stage Two and refines the Qi of Creation, doubling his life essence and enhancing his Spiritual Powers.
• Old Man Yu shows concern for Yu An and the little tree, willing to risk injury to protect them.

Significant Themes

• The power of Yu An's Spiritual Powers and their potential when integrated with a family and a Blessed Land.
• The intelligence and cunning of the wild beast, questioning its true nature as a wild beast or a Yao Beast.
• The absolute strength of insectoids and the futility of human resistance against them.

Character Interactions

• Yu An and the wild beast: Yu An is curious about the wild beast's intelligence and its possible fortunate encounter.
• Old Man Yu and the wild beast: Old Man Yu is tense and worried about the wild beast entering his house and potentially harming Yu An.
• Insectoids and the humans in the Settlement: The insectoids hunt down and kill humans hiding in cellars, demonstrating their overwhelming strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu An hears an insectoid's screams, realizing more are coming.
• He considers cultivating a Natal Elm Seed for Old Man Yu to enhance his strength against the approaching threat.
• Yu An decides to fight for opportunities, growth, and survival against the Black Annihilation Wind Disaster and the insectoids.

Character Developments

• Yu An's perspective shifts; he understands the importance of fighting for growth and survival.
• His state of mind evolves, leading to a qualitative change in his control over his tree body.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Evolution: Yu An realizes that fighting for survival is necessary for his evolution into a heaven and earth spirit root.
• Determination and Will: Yu An understands the importance of having the determination and will to compete with heaven, earth, and all things.
• Adaptability: Yu An learns to adapt his plans based on changing circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Yu An's thoughts revolve around helping Old Man Yu, showing his growing concern for the old man's well-being.
• Yu An's internal monologue reveals his regret for not cultivating a Natal Elm Seed earlier, highlighting his newfound understanding of planning for the future.

Key Plot Points

• Yu An's willpower strengthens, enhancing his control over the tree and its powers.
• He decides to wait until next year to attempt a breakthrough, avoiding attracting more insectoids.
• An insectoid is near the Settlement, and Yu An believes it will find them with a high probability.
• Old Man Yu is urged by Yu An to go out and refine the innate elm seed before more insectoids arrive.

Character Developments

• Yu An's willpower and control over his tree form have significantly improved.
• Old Man Yu accepts Yu An's communication and is willing to follow his guidance.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and determination.
• The bond between Yu An and Old Man Yu, with Old Man Yu treating Yu An as family.

Character Interactions

• Yu An communicates with Old Man Yu using tree roots to convey his intentions.
• Old Man Yu trusts Yu An and is willing to take action based on his guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Man Yu considers teaming up with a Wolf Bear beast to fight off approaching insectoids, as suggested by his sentient tree, Little Tree.
• Old Man Yu communicates with the Wolf Bear, convincing it to join forces against the common threat.
• Old Man Yu goes to check on Little Tree in its hidden room, finding it weakened but displaying unusual growth.

Character Developments

• Old Man Yu shows increased trust in Little Tree's judgment and willingness to protect it.
• The Wolf Bear demonstrates intelligence and strategic thinking, choosing to cooperate with Old Man Yu for self-preservation.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and alliance for mutual benefit against a common enemy.
• The intelligence and sentience of non-human entities (Little Tree, Wolf Bear).

Character Interactions

• Old Man Yu communicates with the Wolf Bear, understanding its intentions and gaining its cooperation.
• Old Man Yu interacts with Little Tree, showing concern for its wellbeing and following its guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu An decides to nurture two Natal Elm Seeds, each costing five years of his lifespan.
• A Wolf Bear silently follows Yu An and discovers his secret, leading to a tense standoff.
• Yu An plans to bond with the Wolf Bear using the Elm Seeds as Immortal Destiny, hoping it will protect him and enhance his safety.
• The two Elm Seeds ripen, causing a subtle disturbance that attracts the attention of an insectoid in the Settlement.

Character Developments

• Yu An demonstrates strategic thinking and willingness to sacrifice for his goals.
• Old Man Yu shows reluctance to share the Elm Seeds but understands the need for cooperation with the Wolf Bear.
• The Wolf Bear displays intelligence and longing for the Elm Seeds, hinting at its potential growth.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for gain: Yu An is willing to lose lifespan to nurture the Elm Seeds, hoping for greater benefits later.
• Cooperation: Both Old Man Yu and the Wolf Bear must cooperate to protect Yu An and the little tree.
• Potential growth: The Wolf Bear's intelligence and longing for the Elm Seeds suggest it could become a powerful ally.

Character Interactions

• Yu An and the Wolf Bear: Yu An plans to bond with the Wolf Bear using the Elm Seeds, while the Wolf Bear shows interest in the seeds.
• Yu An and Old Man Yu: Yu An considers Old Man Yu's role in daily life and his contribution to Yu An's growth, deciding to let him refine one Elm Seed.
• Old Man Yu and the Wolf Bear: They must cooperate to protect Yu An and the little tree, with Old Man Yu reluctantly accepting the Wolf Bear's presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu An's Life Elm Seeds matured, causing an anomaly that attracts an insectoid.
• The insectoid attacks, and Yu An, Old Man Yu, and the Wolf Bear fight it together.
• They kill the insectoid, and Old Man Yu retrieves two Life Elm Seeds.
• Old Man Yu gives one seed to the Wolf Bear, which absorbs it and starts to heal and grow stronger.

Character Developments

• Yu An: Shows quick thinking and action, using his leaves to wake Old Man Yu and the Wolf Bear from their daze.
• Old Man Yu: Demonstrates courage and decisiveness in battle, and shows curiosity about the Wolf Bear's origin.
• Wolf Bear: Reveals its intelligence and ferocity in battle, and displays a secret technique that temporarily boosts its strength. After absorbing the Life Elm Seed, it starts to heal and grow stronger.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation: Yu An, Old Man Yu, and the Wolf Bear work together to defeat the insectoid, highlighting the importance of teamwork.
• Growth and Development: The Life Elm Seeds represent growth and improvement. The Wolf Bear's transformation after absorbing the seed emphasizes this theme.
• Trust and Caution: Old Man Yu gives the Wolf Bear the seed but remains wary of its potential reaction, showing the balance between trust and caution in their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Yu An and Old Man Yu: Yu An relies on Old Man Yu and the Wolf Bear to fight the insectoid, showing trust in their abilities.
• Old Man Yu and the Wolf Bear: They cooperate in battle, with Old Man Yu admiring the Wolf Bear's strength. After the battle, Old Man Yu shows gratitude and curiosity towards the Wolf Bear.
• Wolf Bear and the Insectoid: The Wolf Bear shows ferocity and intelligence in its fight against the insectoid, using its strength and claws effectively.

Key Plot Points

• Old Man Yu discovers an unusual fruit from his small tree, resembling a coin made of Spirit Stones.
• The Wolf Bear consumes the fruit and begins to exhibit signs of breaking through to the Qi Refining Realm.
• Old Man Yu realizes the fruit might be Immortal Destiny, a rare resource crucial for cultivation breakthroughs.

Character Developments

• Old Man Yu: Realizes the potential of his small tree and the fruit it bears. Experiences disbelief and excitement at the Wolf Bear's transformation.
• Wolf Bear: Shows signs of breaking through to the Qi Refining Realm after consuming the fruit, displaying increased intelligence and power.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Immortal Destiny for cultivation breakthroughs.
• The potential value and origin of Old Man Yu's small tree.
• The danger and risk involved in attempting to break through to the Qi Refining Realm without Immortal Destiny.

Character Interactions

• Old Man Yu observes the Wolf Bear's transformation with a mix of disbelief, excitement, and concern.
• The Wolf Bear and Old Man Yu share a silent understanding, with the Wolf Bear acknowledging Old Man Yu's presence and respecting his space.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wolf Bear struggles to grow its aura to break through to the Qi Refining Realm.
• It considers risking its life to force a breakthrough but hesitates due to Old Man Yu's warning.
• The Wolf Bear ultimately decides to attempt the breakthrough, successfully entering the Qi Refining Realm.
• Its body transforms, growing larger and more majestic, and it gains a silver tuft of fur and calm, wise eyes.
• The Wolf Bear wants to pay respects to the little tree in the courtyard but needs to shrink its size to fit.

Character Developments

• The Wolf Bear demonstrates determination, pride, and intuition, choosing to risk its life for a breakthrough.
• Old Man Yu shows concern for the Wolf Bear's safety and Xiao Shu's well-being, trying to dissuade it from risking its life.
• The Wolf Bear shows understanding and respect for the little tree, willing to shrink its size to pay respects.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and determination in pursuing growth and success.
• The consequences of impulsive decisions and the importance of careful consideration.
• The bond between the Wolf Bear and the little tree, and the respect it holds for it.

Character Interactions

• The Wolf Bear and Old Man Yu: The Wolf Bear seeks Old Man Yu's advice, and he tries to dissuade it from risking its life. After the breakthrough, they communicate about paying respects to the little tree.
• The Wolf Bear and the little tree: The Wolf Bear shows reverence and respect for the little tree, willing to shrink its size to pay respects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wolf Bear successfully breaks through to the Qi Refining Realm, demonstrating incredible power.
• Old Man Yu and the Wolf Bear enter the root space, where the Wolf Bear shows reverence to the little tree.
• The Wolf Bear becomes the first Qi Refining Realm guardian by Yu An's side.
• Yu An decides to let Old Man Yu refine the Immortal Destiny.
• A commotion occurs outside the cellar, interrupting Old Man Yu's decision.

Character Developments

• The Wolf Bear: Successfully breaks through to the Qi Refining Realm, shows reverence and submission to the little tree, and becomes its first guardian.
• Old Man Yu: Feels a greater sense of reverence towards the little tree and no longer dares to be casual. He is moved by Yu An's decision to let him refine the Immortal Destiny.
• Yu An: Realizes the potential of the Wolf Bear and the benefits of the Bonding Spiritual Power. He decides to let Old Man Yu refine the Immortal Destiny to strengthen their bond and increase his protection.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and willpower in achieving the impossible (Wolf Bear's breakthrough).
• The bond between Yu An and his guardians, shaped by his Bonding Spiritual Power.
• The strategic thinking of Yu An, who considers long-term benefits and investments for his growth.

Character Interactions

• The Wolf Bear shows reverence and submission to the little tree, demonstrating a change in its perception due to the Bonding Spiritual Power.
• Old Man Yu feels stifled and intimidated by the Wolf Bear's gaze, showing a shift in their dynamic.
• Yu An controls the sapling to communicate with Old Man Yu, showing his growing ability to interact with the world around him.
• The commotion outside the cellar hints at an upcoming challenge or event that will involve the characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Insectoid attack occurs with greater numbers than before.
• Wolf Bear, now in Qi Refining Realm, easily defeats the insectoids.
• Old Man Yu finds an Essence Crystal among the insectoid corpses.
• The Wolf Bear offers the Essence Crystal to the little tree.
• The little tree decides to create an exclusive talent by combining insectoid essence and its Return and Hide seed.

Character Developments

• Wolf Bear: Shows increased strength and intelligence after breaking through to Qi Refining Realm.
• Old Man Yu: Consumes Immortal Destiny seeds, preparing to advance his cultivation.
• Yu An (Little Tree): Decides to create an exclusive talent to enhance its survival and evolutionary prospects.

Significant Themes

• Strength and survival in the face of adversity.
• The potential for growth and improvement through unique abilities and talents.
• The consequences of greed and the importance of selflessness.

Character Interactions

• Wolf Bear and Old Man Yu: They work together to clean up the battlefield and protect the little tree.
• Old Man Yu and Yu An: They communicate about the Essence Crystal and the little tree's plans for creating an exclusive talent.
• Yu An and its future self: The little tree considers its evolutionary path and the potential advantages of its exclusive talent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Yu family faces conscription to defend the Blessed Land against powerful insectoids.
• Yu Ershan arranges a relatively safe assignment for Yu Dashan, guarding the Cloud Soaring Arrow Platform.
• The insectoids' attack is imminent, causing anxiety among the guards.

Character Developments

• Yu Ershan demonstrates his resourcefulness and determination in securing a safer position for Yu Dashan.
• Yu Dashan shows concern for his father's safety in the Settlement.
• Old Man Yu undergoes significant physical rejuvenation and strengthens his cultivation after consuming Immortal Destiny, completing three Blood Changes in three days.

Significant Themes

• The power of resources in cultivation, as seen through the benefits Old Man Yu gains from Immortal Destiny.
• The importance of connections and influence, as demonstrated by Yu Ershan's ability to secure a safer position for Yu Dashan.
• The harsh reality of conscription and the danger of insectoid attacks, highlighting the precarious situation of the Blessed Land and its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Yu Ershan and Yu Dashan: The brothers discuss the conscription and Yu Ershan arranges a safer position for Yu Dashan.
• Yu Dashan, Zhao Jiadong, and Zhao Kun: The three guards await the insectoid attack, expressing their anxiety and commitment to cooperate.
• Old Man Yu and the little tree (Master): Old Man Yu reflects on the benefits he's gained from the little tree, expressing gratitude towards his Master.