Chapter 669: White Garment Like Snow

This was a woman in white, her jet-black hair shimmering with divine radiance, two pure white ribbons tied in her hair, falling onto her shoulders and fluttering gently.

Her temperament was ethereal and otherworldly, with an air of one who partakes not of mortal dust. Even her lotus steps bore a divine grace, like a celestial maiden walking among mortals.

Her beautiful eyes, swirling with hazy divine light, made one's heart tremble. But unfortunately, she veiled her peerless countenance, obscuring her features, which inevitably evoked regret.

Yet from her bearing, one could guess she was an absolute beauty, embodying the spiritual essence of heaven and earth, like a goddess, drawing frequent sidelong glances.

"What a beautiful woman..." Some old men could not tear their eyes away, swallowing hard and murmuring inwardly.

"That woman from that clan has a unique temperament and terrifying cultivation—I can't see through her."

"Hmm, to be able to nurture such a figure, I suspect only the rumored Eight Great Clans could do it, but they rarely venture out." An old man with a steady aura murmured to himself.

Yang Tian couldn't help but glance sideways, but his expression was somewhat stern. This woman had interrupted his transaction as soon as she appeared, which left him somewhat displeased.

In Yang Tian's knowledge, only Yuan Xia could match this woman's temperament.

Yet she was not alone. Beside her was a young man, about twenty-four or twenty-five, dressed in white, with a refined yet handsome face.

This young man seemed to hold some reverence for the woman in white, but his gaze was filled mostly with adoration.

"Ming Ye, why is he here?" In the distance, Dan Chen's gaze moved with difficulty to the young man, a hint of surprise in his eyes, and he muttered inwardly, "Who is this woman? Ming Ye seems somewhat respectful."

Many others also recognized the young man. Ming Ye, a legendary figure of the Ming Shen Sea. Though young, his cultivation was unfathomable, with few peers to match him, and his talent was extraordinary.

The Ming Shen Sea was a mysterious force, but its heritage was very ancient, far more powerful than the Dan Dao Alliance.

"Who is that woman? I've never heard of her. Could she also be from the Ming Shen Sea?" Some old men whispered among themselves. Few people could command such courtesy from him.

After a glance, the old man's eyes showed a trace of surprise. He frowned slightly and couldn't help but take a few more looks at the black iron sheet—perhaps this object was not ordinary.

The woman in white moved with lotus-like grace. As she walked, her beautiful eyes fell upon Yang Tian. Those eyes, like divine pupils, contracted slightly before returning to normal.

"What a terrifying woman!" Yang Tian's heart chilled. That casual sweep was similar to the old man's gaze earlier. This woman was extremely formidable, even making Yang Tian's heart quiver.

After sweeping her gaze over Yang Tian, the woman in white fixed her eyes on the black iron sheet.

"Friend, could you part with this item? I am willing to pay double the price." Seeing the woman's gaze, Ming Ye's gentle eyes fell on Yang Tian as he spoke slowly.

As his words fell, a slight commotion stirred, drawing many eyes to the black iron sheet. They wondered secretly—could this be a rare treasure?

The old man looked at the iron sheet several times, then shook his head slightly. He could discern nothing special and sighed softly.

"Sorry, I've already paid for this item. I'm afraid I can't part with it." Yang Tian naturally could not give it up. Something that could stir a divine object was no ordinary thing.

"Forget it..." The woman in white did not press the matter. Her soft voice fell, stirring the heart.

Sensing a hint of regret from the woman in white, Ming Ye's hand clenched slightly. His gaze then skipped over Yang Tian and landed directly on the old man.

"Three drops of nectar is indeed a bit low. Are you sure you're not at a loss, senior?" He spoke, still appearing refined.

Yang Tian's heart suddenly tightened. He frowned slightly. This sudden turn of events was something he had not anticipated.

However, the old man still lay in his chair, silent, looking as if he were about to fall asleep, paying him no heed at all.

Seeing this, Ming Ye's face showed a trace of embarrassment and displeasure. With his status, this person actually ignored him, but he did not act rashly; this old man gave him a very dangerous feeling.

The people around secretly took pleasure in his misfortune. They knew the old man's nature well—once something was sold, how could he swallow his pride and renegotiate?

Yang Tian felt delighted and directly grasped the black iron piece in his hand, his mind relaxing as well. Now that the item was in his hands, Yang Tian didn't believe the other would dare to make a move here.

Ming Ye was extremely unwilling. His gaze fell on Yang Tian again, and he said calmly, "Friend, won't you part with it? I'll pay ten times the price."

When this exorbitant price was announced, the people around were secretly astonished. Thirty drops of nectar was no small amount. Some even wondered, could he really produce such a rare treasure?

"Sorry." Yang Tian shook his head and said indifferently, feeling no goodwill toward this person.

A cold glint flickered in Ming Ye's eyes, and anger rose in his heart. He had originally had a chance to show off in front of this woman, but instead had lost so much face.

"I'd like to see just who this is!" Watching Yang Tian's retreating figure, he snorted coldly in his heart, a murderous intent stirring.

Yang Tian was very wary of that woman. She was too eerie; her eyes seemed able to see through deceit, and Yang Tian felt as if even his body had been seen through. He could not stay here long.

"Wait..." Just then, the woman in white spoke slowly, her gentle voice echoing through the hall.

When this voice fell, some of the people around widened their eyes. Was this woman going to make a move?

This was no ordinary place; it was the domain of the Alchemy Alliance. In the past, someone had tried to act, but was instantly eliminated.

"Something the matter?" Yang Tian's fist clenched slightly. He turned his head, his gaze falling on the woman in white, and smiled.

"You misunderstand." The woman's eyes shimmered with a layer of heart-stirring mist, and her voice remained as calm as ever as she spoke: "There's a gathering at Purple Forest Villa tonight. I wonder if you can come?"

At this proactive invitation, Ming Ye's face instantly darkened. Since he had known this woman, this was the first time he had heard her invite an outsider.

A faint smile curled on his face, and Yang Tian said lightly, "I'm truly sorry, but I have matters to attend to tonight. Thank you for your kindness, miss."

This woman was very mysterious, forcing Yang Tian to be cautious.

"Friend, she rarely invites people. Don't be ungrateful!" Ming Hai's voice rose slightly, carrying an irresistible authority, but also a hint of threat.

The woman in white, as ethereal as an immortal, acted as if he barely existed, her gentle voice sounding: "You should be interested. There's an auction tonight with many rare items up for trade."

"Young friend, Purple Forest Villa is a place of peace. It's worth a visit. There are many young people like you inside; ordinary folks aren't qualified to enter." At that moment, the old man's calm voice sounded in Yang Tian's ear.

It was a voice transmission. Yang Tian glanced at the old man with some surprise, then turned to the woman in white and said with a smile, "Very well, I will go."

Ming Ye's face turned ugly. This person had completely ignored him, and anger surged in his heart.

The woman in white nodded slightly, and under the astonished gazes around, she walked directly toward the third floor.

"Friend, why not go up and take a look?" Ming Ye said with a faint smile, a trace of mockery flickering in his eyes as he followed her steps upward.

Seeing this, Yang Tian snorted inwardly. It seemed that only those at the Imperial level could ascend to the upper floor.

Yang Tian browsed around for a while. Since he hadn't yet decided which pill to refine, he couldn't rashly exchange for any.

"I wonder what kind of thing is inside." Yang Tian had no heart to browse further and walked toward the exit, puzzled about how that woman had recognized the unusual nature of the item.