The album title is a reference to the folklore of the village guardian, with the title track including lyrics such as "Real name must be hidden" and "I guard the village against the monster spreading its arms and refuse to retreat" and "I will endure until the next me arrives".
"Relieve Boredom" is the theme song of and created specifically for QQ Speed after Xue was named the brand ambassador; it was released via an in-game virtual concert then on streaming platforms the following day.
[5] "Rent or Purchase" and "That Day On the Road of No Return" were submitted by songwriters Dong Jiahong and Mooney, respectively, and selected by Xue on the music variety show Melody Journey.
[9] All songs on the album peaked within the top fifteen spots on Tencent Music UNI chart, with the exception of "Rent or Purchase" at 19.
[10] After "The Guardian" was released online at midnight on July 17, Tianyancha Intellectual Property Information shows many parties have successfully applied to register "The Guardian" as a trademark, including technology, wine, and catering companies with international classifications including convenience foods, wine, clothing, and more.