Well, around midway through story it becomes full of plot. As I told Sakhyu, I read this one back when I was not as much an MTL-shifu. But some parts of the romance are really beautiful, as is the imagery.
For example: there was a competition between schools and MC was facing off against this other, really strong person. But MC's white hair and everything made him look a lot like he'd float away any second. And he was getting beaten up really badly in the process of trying to win. ML clenched his fists until blood came, but he didn't stop MC because this was MC's pride too. And MC does win, using a really pretty technique. He staggers offstage and ML supports him. They end up slowly walking home (to where all the disciples are staying), ML supporting him all the way. Sect members ship it so much they get out of the way and let them make the trip alone together. XDDD