Zhao Changhe arrived at the town at the foot of the mountain to stay overnight.
Looking around, almost everyone had basic Body Refining, generally robust, but that was about the level of gym enthusiasts. Not everyone could have the foundation and talent for Martial Arts.
Another significant constraint was nutrition.
The rich excelled in martial arts. Large sects and schools that accepted disciples obviously had better nutrition supply. Those who were not accepted could only fend for themselves, and in today's world, it was difficult for ordinary people to even have enough to eat, let alone provide the nutrients needed for Martial Arts.
This area, being under the control of the Divine Brilliance Sect, was relatively affluent on the whole, not because the land was exceptionally fertile, but purely because the officials dared not extort too much here.
As long as there was no trouble, the hardworking people could be self-sufficient.