During his research over the past few days, Ang realized he needed money and underlings to succeed. Both are very difficult, considering his reputation and family's lack of resources. So, based on his memories, he decided to sell some of the dark Arts he remembered. One such Art is Blood Lust.
System notification:
Blood Lust is a dark Art often used by dark clans. It temporarily raises one's instincts and senses to abnormal levels. It is one of the named versions of Instinct Art.
Effects: Rises the target's senses and instincts by 100%.
Special Effect: one can sense dangers that can happen to them in the near future.
Side effects: The caster will get extremely tired for a period equal to the effects lasting on the receiver.
Drawbacks: Even though they can sense the dangers, due to heightened instincts and senses, they consider almost everything a threat, resulting in either killing everyone around them or fleeing, depending on one's character. But primarily due to the overconfidence one gains due to their heightened senses, they end up choosing to massacre those around them. Hence the name. This danger is not to be taken lightly.
System: Although it is a powerful Art, I suggest against using it due to its side effects.
Ang: worry not. I shall do no such thing.I just want to make a quick buck by selling it.
"Due to the dangers this Art possessed, The first Elders council decided to get rid of it and banned anyone from using it. But later in life, I found a copy of it in a dungeon. Even though its effects are good, the side effects just turn you into a beast for some time. This attracts a lot of unneeded attention and often results in death.", thought Ang, remembering how he made his minions use this Art to create distractions and chaos during the war.
Currently:
"Who are you?" the old Lady asked Ang, a bit anxious. After reading the book he had just written, she was sure he was important within the dark clans or that his backer was.
"Well, you will know eventually anyway," said Ang. He wants to let them keep guessing his identity, as that would benefit him.
The Old lady did not know what to say. This was a lost Art of the Dark clan. With this Art, spies like them can have an Ace up their sleeves when cornered. They can carry out their work with a lot more confidence now. "The young man before them must be someone sent by some old demon to help us in this dire need.", she thought to herself.
Even though in Ang's future, the dark clans threatened the existence of the righteous path, that was mostly due to Ang's contributions. Currently, they are very weak and are trying their best to fight against the righteous path for their survival. In such a dire situation, someone hands them over a lost art, which can significantly help them. The old Lady had no idea that all Ang wanted was to sell it and make money genuinely.
"My Lord, I do not know why you chose me. But I'll try my best to pass on this Art to all the spies under my command and provide better results from now on," said the Old Lady, suddenly bowing down in gratitude.
Ang was a bit shocked but eventually understood the meaning. He knew the dark clan was in bad shape before he took over, but he never knew it was to this extent. He thought momentarily and said, "Nothing in this world is for free. As such, what is the price you are willing to pay."
The old Lady was taken aback, she then thought for a moment. She was someone who saw the world for what it truely is. She know that no one in this martial world would do any free favours and that to such a big one.
"What is it that you seek for this Art? Name it, and we will try our best to get it for you", said the old Lady, now slowly getting up.
"In a world ruled by strength, asking for Loyalty or something like that would be a waste. The moment they realize they no longer have any benefit, they will backstab me," Ang thought.
"Well, gold would do for now", said Ang without hesitation, looking at the old Lady straight in the eyes.
The Old lady was shocked. She genuinely thought he would ask for something like Loyalty or to join his forces. On the contrary, he asked for gold. "He must be someone who has a powerful backing already. Mostly, the gold is just to test our conviction," thought the old Lady.
"How much would the lord want for this?" asked the Old lady.
"You tell me.", replied Ang with a smile.
"He is testing us." thought the Old lady, now certain. She then called for A2 and gave him instructions via voice transmission Arts.
After a few minutes, A2 returned with a leather pouch.
System notification:
void pouch: Contains a stable void within. Based on the size of the void, one can hold any amount of objects within it.
Ang was surprised to see that, if anything, just that pouch would be enough for him to part with blood lust Art.
"My Lord, please consider this small token of gratitude from our side." The Old Lady pointed at the pouch A2 was handing over to Ang.
When Ang took the pouch and started looking inside it, the old Lady said, "150,000 gold coins and a void pouch of silver level. I hope this will satisfy you."
"Well, Even though a void pouch is not an extraordinary item, they are rare. They cost around 100,000 gold, but nobody usually sells them due to their rarity. I may not have accepted if it was just 150,000 gold, but the pouch makes up for it.", thought Ang.
"Well, the pouch makes up for the lose, I guess", said Ang neither satisfied nor unsatisfied.
"He holds no importance for the gold but values the rarity of the void pouch. Should I have offered a treasure instead of gold?", she thought.
"Well, then, I'll take my leave. I would appreciate it if you do not follow me unless you want to get hurt," said Ang while opening the door.
As Ang left, the old Lady finally let out a sigh of relief. She then called for A2 and stated that she would be in seclusion for some time.
A2: understood, mam! I shall take care of the things here.
Old Lady: No, this base will be closed until further notice. You will also be undergoing training.
A2: Understood! should i send someone to follow him?
"You have a death wish or something?" replied the old Lady angrily.
A2 was surprised. He knew that following a client was against their policy, but this time, it was different. He just came and did a huge favour for them, knowing his identity would help them a lot.
"A2, you are still in the early warrior realm, so you might not have noticed it, but this whole time, there was one more person in this room. One wrong move, and we would have died on the spot." said old Lady.
A2 was taken aback. He then saw the old Lady and asked, "Are they stronger than you?"
"Not by a lot, but yes. That person's Aura was very refined, most probably a sword cultivator.", said the Old Lady while her body transformation Art effects started to wear off.
"Well, I guess I just have to believe you for now," said A2, watching the now beautiful Lady before him as his own body transformation Art started to wear off too.