I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield

The main light in the guest room slowly dimmed, leaving only the faint starlight streaming in from the window.

Robert sat on the single sofa, lightly touching the smart bracelet with his fingertip to connect to the Star Net.

The cold glow from the bracelet’s screen shone on his steady, expressionless face, his gaze calmly sweeping through the torrent of information at high speed.

After a long time, a barely audible sigh quietly echoed in the silent room.

”So... it’s already been this long, huh?”

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Donghuang Continent

The White Jade Dan Tower rose from the ground like a gentle, sky-piercing pillar. After thousands of years of accumulation, not only was there no hint of age or decay, it instead carried an even heavier sense of ancient simplicity and holiness.

A faint, soft radiance flowed over the tower’s body, and a clear, long-lasting medicinal fragrance lingered around it. Even from several streets away, that refreshing scent could pierce through the bustle and reach one’s nose distinctly.

Qin Tian stood outside the Dan Tower with his hands behind his back, his gaze calm as he looked at this sacred land in every Alchemist’s heart.

This was both the headquarters of the Royal Alchemy Association and the place where Dongfang Mingyue secluded herself to advance her studies.

Long before arriving on the Royal star, he had already gotten in touch with Dongfang Mingyue. It was just that she had to participate in an internal assessment within the Association, so she couldn’t meet him right away.

The two had agreed that once the assessment was over, Dongfang Mingyue would notify him at once and meet him here.

Qin Tian quietly stood where he was, his entire being exuding a cool and steady aura.

His figure was tall and straight, his features sharp and chiseled. Even just standing there in silence, he unconsciously drew the attention of passersby.

”Handsome, are you by yourself?”

A charming voice sounded at his side. A Western woman with wine-red curls draped over her shoulders and a hot, curvy figure walked over gracefully. Her red lips curved slightly, her eyes swirling with deliberate seduction. A strong, intentionally applied perfume surrounded her, utterly at odds with the medicinal fragrance around the Dan Tower.

Qin Tian turned his head and glanced at her. ”I’m waiting for someone.”

”Waiting? Waiting for another girl?” The red-haired woman’s gaze clung to Qin Tian’s cold, sharp face, and ripples stirred in her heart.

She’d seen plenty of handsome men, but this was the first time she’d encountered one with both such razor-edged features and such a restrained, ascetic aura.

The more distant and hard to approach he was, the more it stirred a sense of determination in her.

”Yeah.” Qin Tian nodded slightly and subconsciously stepped back half a step. The woman’s perfume was too strong, making him feel rather uncomfortable.

Seeing Qin Tian deliberately keep his distance, the smile on the red-haired woman’s face stiffened a little.

She’d always been unstoppable relying on her looks and figure; this was the first time someone had so plainly moved away from her.

But instead of discouraging her, the setback only piqued her interest further. She moved her feet and actually drew even closer.

”Handsome, it’s so boring for just two people to meet. Why don’t we call your friend too? Tonight, it’s my treat, we can find a place to have a drink?” Her voice softened, carrying a clear note of temptation.

”No, he’s mine today.”

Before Qin Tian could speak, a gentle yet powerful voice suddenly sounded by the red-haired woman’s ear.

A faint curve immediately tugged at the corner of Qin Tian’s lips, and he turned his head to look.

From the main entrance of the Dan Tower, a slender figure walked out slowly.

The girl wore a spotless white alchemist’s robe. As the hem fluttered lightly, she naturally radiated a clear, ethereal air, like a quietly blooming white peony—pure and clean yet not lacking in a resolute presence.

Her skin was luminous, and her bare face was flawless without any makeup. Her eyes curved gently, full of warmth. As she walked over, a faint medicinal fragrance seemed to wrap around her, merging seamlessly with the aura of the Dan Tower.

Dongfang Mingyue walked straight to Qin Tian’s side and naturally came to a stop, her gaze calm as she looked at the red-haired woman.