These combat techniques cultivated to perfection were naturally no low-grade martial cultivation methods. Zhao Er estimated that, if ranked by grade, they would at least be purple-grade methods, corresponding to the Primordial Unity Realm.
And perfecting any cultivation method of purple grade or above would provide a substantial boost to combat strength.
"However, those who become one of the Ten Great Stewards generally share one trait...
"That is the strength of their inner force. Among the current Ten Great Stewards, myself included, everyone has comprehended an inner force attribute stronger than any individual element of Five-Element Inner Force.
"And that is what sets stewards apart from ordinary martial artists..."
This was the most important thing Wu Xing had told Zhao Er during their conversation.
However, Wu Xing had not said much about what those specific inner force attributes were.
That also left Zhao Er unable to bring up his request for a spar with Wu Xing.
Zhao Er had begun to notice that, after becoming stewards, these people seemed to deliberately reduce how often they took action.
The reason was simply that becoming a steward drew too much attention. Every time they acted, they risked exposing their trump cards, ultimately allowing others to target their weaknesses.
That was why Wu Xing had only gone as far as mentioning inner force strength just now, without continuing into the specifics.
Presumably, this was a tacit understanding shared by all the stewards.
"Phew... The most important thing next is: spending money!!"
After leaving Wu Xing's courtyard, Zhao Er felt the silver notes tucked inside his clothes and set himself a goal.
Although silver was not the strongest currency at the Martial Academy, its purchasing power could not be underestimated. Zhao Er had earned over ninety thousand taels this time. Adding his other