Seeking Plum Blossoms Through Snow, Longevity Dao Rhyme Reflects an Unyielding Spirit

In the depths of winter, a heavy snow fell upon Secluded Forest Valley. Overnight, the entire valley was clad in silver, its trees adorned with jade-like branches, resembling a world of ice and snow. Shen Hao rose in the morning and pushed open the window. At the sight of the snow blanketing the valley, a sudden elegant impulse stirred in his heart, and he decided to take Zi Xuan to seek plum blossoms through the snow.

Deep within the valley stood a grove of plum trees, planted with Ink Plum Blossoms left behind from ancient times. These plum blossoms feared no bitter cold and bloomed in winter. Their petals were ink-black, yet their stamens gleamed gold. Their fragrance was crisp and clear, and their unyielding spirit rang like iron. Shen Hao had stumbled upon this grove in spring. With the snow now swirling through the sky, it was surely the season when the Ink Plum Blossoms were in full bloom.

Shen Hao changed into a white fox fur cloak, took Zi Xuan's hand, and slowly left the Secluded Abode. The accumulated snow beneath their feet rose past their ankles, crunching softly with every step, crisp and pleasant to the ear. The cold wind howled past, sweeping up snow that filled the sky, yet it was kept at bay by the Longevity Dao Rhyme surrounding Shen Hao. Not even half a snowflake touched either of them.

Zi Xuan wrapped her fur cloak more tightly around herself, her lovely face brimming with excitement. "Brother Hao, the snow is falling so heavily! The valley is so beautiful, just like a painting!"

Shen Hao smiled faintly and reached out to brush a fallen snowflake from Zi Xuan's hair. "Yes. The snowy scenery may be beautiful, but it cannot compare to you."

Zi Xuan's cheeks