In the first chapters of "Green Hat Aconite Stir-Fried White Atractylodes" by Lǜ Dào Jìn Tóu, the protagonist, Yang Er, is under the guidance of his powerful mother, Feng Yanran, a renowned figure in the cultivation world known as the 'Nine Yin Saintess.' After the tragic death of Yang Er's father, a heroic figure who perished fighting against a dark sorcerer, the family retreated to the remote Shengling Mountains. The narrative explores themes of loss, legacy, and the burden of expectations as Yang Er trains under his mother's strict tutelage. Despite his innate talent, he struggles to match his father's legacy and faces the harsh realities of their world, where the once-enslaved 'barbarians' are now despised. Yang Er's mother, while proud and powerful, instills in him the values of compassion and strength, hoping he will grow to be a respected figure like his father. The story unfolds with Yang Er learning to harness his abilities, facing challenges, and grappling with the complexities of his heritage and the expectations placed upon him by his mother, who wishes to protect him while preparing him for the dangers ahead.