Since he needed to hire a Ghost Walker, Hu Ma pondered earnestly about whom to choose.
First, they had to be highly skilled, of course.
The abilities of a Ghost Walker needed to be well understood, even if not mastered, to further delve into the Age Suppressing Book. Thus, this Ghost Walker would essentially become his mentor.
Next, they had to have a good temperament.
He was going to learn stealthily, not as an apprentice. If he inadvertently offended someone and learned poorly, it would be counterproductive.
Hu Ma had considered formally apprenticing, but it was too complicated. As the Shopkeeper of the Blood Food Gang and a Shousui man, it was difficult to switch Paths and apprentice to another Master. Their rules were too different.
To become an apprentice formally would waste a lot of effort.
