Chapter 74: The Power of the Twin Suns
A few hours later, I stood in front of the full-length mirror in my guest room, examining my handiwork in the dim light.
"Better to keep the more obvious runes hidden," I murmured, tracing the interlocking triangles that formed the hexagonal pattern on my stomach – the Titan's Crest.
"Yes, Master," Azure agreed. "Cultivators would recognize runic patterns, even if they couldn't decipher their exact purpose."
I nodded. In this world, anyone who saw patterns like these would immediately assume they were formations of some kind. And while they wouldn't be entirely wrong, it was better to avoid unnecessary questions.
The exceptions were runes like the Explosive Seed, etched into my right index finger, and the Vine Whip rune on the back of my right hand. Some patterns simply worked better in specific locations.
My gaze drifted to the pair of black gloves sitting on the desk – another gift from Wei Lin. I'd offered to pay for them, but he'd just laughed.
"These?" he'd said with a dismissive wave. "I never wear them. Not my style at all. Besides, I'm sure you'll make better use of them than I would."
The gloves would completely cover my hands, perfect for maintaining a low profile, at least until I no longer needed them.
Taking stock of my progress, I mentally cataloged the runes I'd inscribed so far: