nah! if a commoner has the aptitude for cultivation, they can join a sect as a disciple and train. that's how a lot of sects grow. and cultivators without a sect is not the most common but not uncommon either. usually they're looking for a sect to join because that's really the best way to learn and become stronger. very few cultivators without a sect have a master they can train under.
maybe a third option: find me charming despite it all!
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maybe a third option: find me charming despite it all!