The thousand-year-old Snow Lotus danced gracefully, but beneath this beautiful dance, a deadly intent brewed.

At this time, storm clouds started to gather at the mountain peak, piling up like a mountain on top of the already snow-covered mountain.

The whistling wind passed by their ears, and Shu Han would not give this Snow Lotus a chance to summon a blizzard. He stepped onto the Pursuing Sword and turned into a streak of black light, slashing directly toward the root stem of the Snow Lotus.

The brightly lit flower seemed to have its own sentience, sensing Shu Han's approach. Its petals curled up into a ball and its roots suddenly uprooted from the snow. With two forked roots that resembled legs, this thousand-year-old Snow Lotus began to run like mad, heading straight toward the peak of the mountain.

This stunned Shu Han. He had seen many Snow Lotuses before, but this was the first time he had ever seen one that could run.

Seeing the target slip away, Shu Han used the Black Claw to create claw marks in an attempt to block the Snow Lotus's escape route. The claw marks carved deep trenches in the snow, but the Snow Lotus created afterimages, jumping around the trenches and running towards the mountain peak.

By this time, the blizzard on the top of the mountain was becoming even more massive.

Shangguan Ruolin slapped Shu Han, saying, "Shu Han! Keep up! This Snow Lotus can't get off this snow mountain, you must capture it!"

Without needing Shangguan Ruolin's command, Shu Han would naturally not give up the chase.

A thousand-year-old Snow Lotus, if used to prepare Clear Bright Spiritual Eye Potion, its effect would increase at least a hundredfold!

So Shu Han followed closely behind the thousand-year-old Snow Lotus on his sword. The speed of the Snow Lotus was astounding, darting through the snow from time to time, not allowing Shu Han to get any closer. As Shu Han climbed higher, the temperature on the mountain got lower and the air thinner.

In the end, the Snow Lotus reached the mountain peak. It stopped running and directly rooted itself on the top of the mountain. Shu Han wouldn't let this golden opportunity slip away, so he struck without hesitation, trying to pluck the large thousand-year-old Snow Lotus.

However, at this time, the Snow Lotus's roots emitted a cold light, and the blizzard clouds in the sky began to rotate rapidly, cascading onto the mountain peak. A fierce blizzard carrying thick snowflakes and hard hailstones rained down upon them.

In an instant, Shu Han lost sight of his surroundings. His body felt as if it was being pounded by countless fists and sliced by blades. He quickly embraced Shangguan Ruolin, protecting her in his arms.

Looking out from the gap in Shu Han's arms, Shangguan Ruolin could see that the top of the great snow mountain was now a world of blizzards and hail, and the situation was getting more and more severe. If a Qi Refining stage cultivator without a magic tool was standing in this blizzard, they would be crushed into pieces by the high-speed blizzard and hail in less than half an hour.

Shu Han's physical body couldn't bear it anymore and he immediately activated the Black Claw, releasing a protective black energy around his body, finally relieving the pressure.

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"Senior! Since when did the thousand-year-old Snow Lotus have such terrifying power? I have to focus completely just to protect myself."

Watching the surroundings from within Shu Han's arms, Shangguan Ruolin replied, "I don't know either. I have seen dozens if not a hundred, thousand-year-old spirit plants, but I have never seen one with such amazing powers. Shu Han, hold on for now. This blizzard conjured by the millennium snow lotus won't last much longer!"

Struggling to maintain his magical output, Shu Han responded, "I'm trying, but it feels as though the storm is growing stronger. Also, senior, do you not feel the cold within my protective black fog?"

At this point, Shuguang Ruolin had already unconsciously snuggled closer to Shu Han. Her fingertips had turned a frosty red, her face paling slightly. The dampness on her long eyelashes had immediately frozen into frost. Without needing Shu Han to ask, she was aware of the rapid decrease in temperature, a cold that Shu Han's protective black fog couldn't fend off, nor the floral gown given to her by Madam Song.

"Are you scared of the cold? So what if it gets a little colder? Are we cultivators to be frozen to death?"

Shu Han couldn't help but pull in his head, chuckling, "I'm not afraid of the cold. It's just that my internal magic power is beginning to solidify due to the chill. I fear that in less than an hour, my meridians will be frozen solid. Senior, this cold is not ordinary!"

Shuguang Ruolin pulled away from Shu Han's embrace, "Sit down!"

Shu Han obeyed, sitting cross-legged in front of her. She stared into his eyes, announcing, "I'm going to pass on a defensive incantation! When recited, it will consume your magical power to maintain a steady cycle. Recite with me... Tian Di Xuan Zong, Wan Qi Ben Gen…"

Shu Han held his breath, focusing intently, following Shuguang Ruolin's recital. Gradually, he entered a strange state.

In this state, his magic began to drain at an accelerated rate, but waves of golden light radiated throughout his meridians. This golden layer blocked the invading cold, maintaining a smooth flow of his magical cycle.

Soon, Shu Han's complexion improved considerably, his cheeks flushing with warmth again. Suddenly, he felt a tightening in his spirit, as if it had been a long time since he heard Shuguang Ruolin's recitation. Quickly opening his eyes, he saw her collapsed in the snow, her face as white as snow.

Damn it! Senior had no magic, and the spell recitation was ineffective!

Shu Han quickly scooped up the frozen Shuguang Ruolin. Other than a bit of warmth at her Golden Core spot on her forehead, the rest of her was exuding cold. He hurriedly rubbed her face and hands, but it didn't help.

The surrounding cold was growing more intense. Shu Han felt himself begin to stiffen after a moment without reciting the spell.

There was no time to hesitate!

Shu Han swallowed, holding Shuguang Ruolin in his arms, and started to undress her. However, she woke up suddenly in a daze. Her little hand clutching Shu Han's wrist, she mumbled, "Shu Han... What are you... trying to do..."

Without any more hesitation, Shu Han moved Shuguang Ruolin's hand aside, "Senior, my apologies!"

With that, Shuguang Ruolin's clothes were entirely removed, and Shu Han ripped open his own shirt, pulling her close to his bare chest. He picked up her clothes, filled all the gaps, and held her tightly.

The moment he held her, it was as if he embraced a large block of ice, and he was chilled to the bone.

Bearing the cold pervading his body, Shu Han recited the protective spell once more, gripping a mid-grade spiritual stone to enhance his magical output. Under the protection of the golden light, his body temperature gradually rose.

Half-conscious, Shuguang Ruolin felt as though she was clutching a large furnace. She couldn't help but tighten her grip on it as if she had comfortably soaked in a hot spring. Her white face gradually turned rosy, and the frozen stiffness in her hands and feet started to regain sensation.

Half-dazed, she couldn't help rubbing her face against the warmth in front of her. The sense of security and warmth flooding her heart caused her heart to race, gradually bringing back her consciousness.

Resting her head on Shu Han's chest, Shuguang Ruolin whispered, "Boy... Even if you saved me like this... Once I recover, I'll still kill you... Understand?"

Struggling against the storm and the cold, Shu Han's strength was gradually waning. He laughed, "I understand, I understand. Once we weather this, I'll be at your disposal."

Inhaling Shu Han's distinctive scent, Shuguang Ruolin drifted into sleep.

"I will... surely... kill you..." she murmured.