Given how Wu Heir's GS reacts in this scene I'd assume it's more of Ruo working in the development of her Dao Seed rather than Aura though. Even so his(Wu Heir's) Dao Seed reacts similarly when Yue Yan uses her Dao to "seal" Fang's mouth.
Differently from how it reacted to a true partial Aura(LC's), where it acts disdainful and easily suppresses the effect.
Well, I wouldn't doubt to see Ruo with a partial Aura too given the process to develop one's aura is the main pillar for the second rebirth. With this Ruo would have the Draconic powers, Aura, Heavenly(The transformation she shown against YG) and Sword Dao.
Given how Ruo's irises and hair took on a silvery hue in the scene we are discussing, I'd assume Nicky will be foreshadowing an sword Dao transformation too.
Imagine, triple transformed Ruo with partial Aura and all her Imperial gear... Maybe, maybe she could force Baihu to transform and summon his Celestial inner beast form.