For martial artists, strength and skill could be enhanced directly through specialized herbal tonics—or even more potent alchemical pills. Nonetheless, whether it was a tonic or a pill, these were luxuries that most people could not afford.

Hence, it was often said such a journey was only available to the rich. If one wanted to master martial arts, they needed lots of money.

However, having wealth and power was only the foundation. It was not nearly enough to reach the highest levels.

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