Every path, upon Entering the Mansion, symbolized reaching a level of mastery, stepping into a new realm. When Hu Ma Entered the Mansion for Shousui, he reached a new level, much stronger than before he Entered the Mansion. Unfortunately, he was still inexperienced with the advanced skills and abilities of those already in the Mansion, not even having fully adapted to the unique changes post-entry.
Generally speaking, at this stage, Shousui men would avoid confrontation unless they had a great advantage; otherwise, they would run away.
However, Hu Ma had an edge over others: the skills from the Age Suppressing Book. Previously, his Shousui abilities and the skills from the Age Suppressing Book were used separately, unable to complement each other.
