While Shen Mu Ning hesitated, Ke Mo felt very uncomfortable, fearing that she might not want to take him as her apprentice.

Thinking about my current situation, I have nothing of value and no way to repay my benefactor.

His desire to become his benefactor's apprentice was perhaps just wishful thinking on the part of his grandfather and himself.

Just as he was thinking of getting up, no longer mentioning the matter, and simply doing good deeds for his benefactor to repay the kindness,

Shen Mu Ning actually agreed. He was overjoyed and couldn't help but cheer. He was usually calm and composed.

Since his parents passed away, he has been living with his grandfather, and now he finally has a mentor he can rely on.

"Don't worry, Master. I will definitely do my best to handle the task you entrusted to me."

Now, the only way he can show his respect to his master is by working hard.

Shen Mu Ning was also affected by his emotions, and a faint smile appeared on her face. She even had the mind to joke with him.

"What, if I hadn't become your master today, would you still be going to outwardly comply but inwardly defy me?"

Upon hearing this, Ke Mo quickly shook his head, "No, it's just that my master saved my grandfather and taught me martial arts, but I haven't been able to repay him."

"Now, the only way I can repay you for teaching me is to do the things you have instructed me to do well."

“Even if you weren’t my master, I would still repay your kindness. Besides, keeping promises is a family tradition of the Ke family.”

When the words "ancestral precepts" were mentioned, Como's mood gradually sombered.

When his family had their troubles, he wasn't a child anymore, so he naturally knew how prosperous his family used to be.

But now, they can't even get a decent meal.

Although he harbored deep resentment towards the Red-Letter Soldiers, he had to suppress it in front of his grandfather and master, so as not to let them see it.

Although Shen Mu Ning hadn't known Ke Mo for long, the hatred he showed at Ke Zheng An's bedside earlier was evident.

He harbored hatred for those who had brought them to this point.

If it weren't for her being a variable this time, Ke Zheng'an would have undoubtedly died.

After that, with no more ties, Como might actually embark on a path of no return in pursuit of revenge.

Now that he has become my disciple, I should still pay attention to his mental health.

"Komo, don't keep your hatred to yourself. You can say whatever you're thinking."

"Your grandfather and your master can both listen to your thoughts."

She didn't want to persuade him not to hate, but rather she wanted him to express his true feelings.

Otherwise, the hatred buried deep in his heart will affect him sooner or later.

Upon hearing this, Kemo abruptly raised his head. "Master, won't you blame me?"

Shen Mu Ning was puzzled and asked in return, "Why should I blame you? Is it because of your hatred?"

After hesitating for a long time, Komo finally told the truth with encouraging looks from his grandfather and master.

"Because I hate them for destroying my family and for killing my parents. That way, I won't be a well-behaved and obedient child anymore."

"Bad kids are not liked."

He was out in the world and knew how much people around him disliked him.

He also knew that those who beat others often told their own children that he was a bad kid and wouldn't let them play with him.

Therefore, in front of his grandfather and his master, the only people he was close to, he hoped to always be well-behaved and please them.

Shen Mu Ning did not respond to him immediately, but looked up at Ke Zheng An, whose face was full of heartache.

Now, not only does he need to comfort and console Ke Mo, but Ke Zheng'an also needs to let Ke Mo see his attitude.

Ke Zheng'an was initially pleased that the master and apprentice could joke around and get along well, but he never expected his grandson to drop such a bombshell the next second.

Ever since his family suffered a disaster and he and his grandson moved into this dilapidated house, he had been thinking about going out for a walk.

See if you can use some of your hidden assets to smooth things over.

He noticed that every time he went out, someone was following him, so he didn't dare to make any moves.

Every time he returned, several soldiers with red lettering would appear and search him again.

He realized that people probably suspected him of secretly hiding valuables and were keeping a close eye on him.

After that, he gave up and stopped going out. He stayed in the yard every day, raising his grandson.

The only problem is that my grandson can't stay in the yard; he always wants to go out and play.

At first, he could keep people from leaving their homes, but later he would sneak out.

Although I was in a bit of a mess when I got back, I was lucky that I wasn't seriously injured.

From then on, his grandson went out frequently, and he stopped interfering.

Although he had noticed the repressed hatred in his grandson's heart before, he did not investigate it further.

After all, if an adult like him feels indignant about such an experience, how much more so a child would feel?

I never expected that this is what the child was thinking, that he was afraid I would abandon him if I found out he was naughty?

It was his own fault for neglecting his child; Ke Zheng'an burst into tears.

"Mo'er, it's Grandpa who has neglected you. What good is it if I hate you? Grandpa hates you too."

"Our Mo'er is Grandpa's most beloved grandson. How could he stop liking you just because you hate him?"

After Ke Zheng'an finished speaking, he and Ke Mo hugged each other and cried bitterly.

Shen Mu Ning sat to the side, the sound of the two crying echoing in her mind.

Ugh, what a mess this is! It's really got my head all fuzzy.

Only after the two had calmed down from crying did Shen Mu Ning solemnly tell Ke Mo.

"Como, everyone has seven emotions and six desires, and hatred is just one of our emotions."

"Having hatred for those who hurt you is not a big deal."

"But you have to learn to accept and process it, and not let hatred control you."

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