During this period, Xie Jin, having not much to do, ventured into the world of the common citizens to observe their lives and see how they lived. However, he noticed a problem: many people in this world were unable to engage in cultivation, yet they possessed certain abilities, akin to the martial arts detailed in the wuxia novels of his time.
In his era, this skill was known as labor, while in this world it seemed to be merely seen as a way to protect oneself from harm and achieve some measure of peace.
Because most people with the ability to cultivate were nobles, it didn't mean there were no dangers among the common folk; they had to deal with various external threats and protect themselves. Without any capability, they were far from being at the mercy of others.
