Nanhua, after all, is an immortal, so he possesses the ordinary thought patterns of immortals, such as fearing cause and effect and striving to remain calm and inactive. However, since he took on Chen Xi's task, keeping an eye on Gan Ning became a necessary mission.
Given Gan Ning and his companions' strength, Nanhua doesn't need to hide nearby to protect Chen Xi. He just needs to watch from afar. Even Lyu Bu would require dozens of moves to kill such masters; it's impossible for them to be eliminated instantly.
Therefore, Nanhua happily followed behind Gan Ning. As the spirit behind, he could share a portion of the guardian's fate. This is why immortals prefer protecting those big shots; just by mingling with them, they can share some fate. Though it's not much, the continuous flow of benefits is quite good.
