Exploring the Lotus in the Secluded Valley, Longevity Dao Rhyme Encounters an Old Acquaintance

Deep within the Hongmeng Mountain Range, Origin Secluded Valley remained a scene overflowing with life. The white mist in the valley had grown several degrees denser than before. Within the haze, origin spiritual energy flowed slowly like a river of stars. The canopy of the Tree of Life had grown even lusher, golden light radiating from it to nourish every living thing in the valley.

Shen Hao and Zi Xuan were walking slowly along the valley's Green Stone path. They had come specifically to visit the Longevity Lotus. A month had passed since they had last left the secluded valley, and Shen Hao had never stopped thinking about that rare treasure that had yet to mature.

"Brother Hao, how do you think the Longevity Lotus is doing now? Has it grown a little bigger?" Zi Xuan's voice carried a hint of anticipation. She held a bamboo basket filled with spiritual fruits, specially brought for the Spirit Fox.

Shen Hao smiled faintly. "It should have. Over this past month, I sensed the valley's aura with my divine sense every day. The Longevity Lotus's life fluctuations have been growing stronger and stronger. Its bud must have become fuller as well."

As they spoke, they soon arrived before that patch of grass. The golden barrier still quietly enveloped the Longevity Lotus. Within it, the lotus leaves had grown larger, and the veins upon them had become increasingly distinct. The fiery red color at the tip of the flower bud had deepened as well, as though it might bloom at any moment.

Seeing the changes in the Longevity Lotus, Zi Xuan's eyes filled with delight. "It really has grown! Look at its lotus leaves—they're a whole size bigger than when we came last time!"

Shen Hao nodded and waved his hand, removing the golden