Return to the Spring, Shine on the Green Parasol Tree

When the spring veins of Qingwu Village suddenly run dry, herbal cultivator Shang Xueqi and sword cultivator Qi Wenzhe follow the upstream mountain spring into the Tianheng Sect—and discover that the sect has long been draining the water veins beneath the mountain to sustain its withering Cloudroot. Caught between the villagers' livelihood and the sect's survival, the two join forces with Chi Yansheng, Zhu Shulan, and others to uncover the truth and reset the well locks. In the end, Shang Xueqi awakens the Cloudroot using the breathing-soil seed her mother left behind and her own life essence, allowing those upstream and downstream to share the living water once more. From this, everyone comes to understand that true guardianship is not about fighting over resources, but about respecting nature, bearing responsibility with courage, and working together to protect home and hope.