Four patterns flashed in turn across his back, giving off a brilliant glow in the dim room, but he felt no other change.
In the mirror, the mark on his forehead, which had never lit up before, was flashing in time with the patterns on his back.
Mo Xie reached back to touch the glowing marks, running his fingertips over every inch of skin. Nothing seemed different.
The movement did pull his body taut, showing off his powerful muscles and sharply defined abs. It was a striking sight.
But when he closed his eyes and focused, he discovered that the Totem Mark on his back seemed to be sending energy through him, nourishing his body with a gentle, soothing warmth.
At a thought, the flashing patterns slowly faded and finally vanished.
When nothing else happened, Mo Xie opened his eyes and turned around, thinking to himself.
It must be because I received the Vermilion Bird's inheritance. That's why these patterns appeared on my back. It reminds me of a novel character. What was his name again... Toilet Cleaner?
Suddenly, Mo Xie saw a patch of dark red appear behind him in the mirror. A pair of slender, pale arms wrapped around his waist, and cool hands settled on his abs, sending an unfamiliar sensation through him.
Two soft curves pressed against his bare back, drawing him into an embrace that stirred his heart.
A delicate fragrance drifted past his nose. Warm breath brushed his ear, followed by a sultry voice.
"Master, you have such a wonderful body. I love it~"
Mo Xie caught the hand exploring his abs and tried to pry it away, but she held on tight. He said helplessly,
"Liu Xian, could you stop acting like a pervert? Let go of me. And don't call me Master.