Six Emerald Lotus Leaves

The Jade Pool of the Immortal Realm rippled with emerald waves. A six-leaf jade lotus transformed into a human, with blue-green hair and an air of innocent allure.

Just then, an Immortal Lord who wielded a sword passed by and plucked the flower...

(This was written when the author was young, so it's a little cringe.)

Theme: Only after you've grown strong yourself is winning someone's affection something other than a risky gamble.