Chapter 6. The Hao Sect’s Shandong Branch (7)

As Wi Ilcheong was leaving Eun Yak-byeok’s private chambers, he heard the Hao Sect Leader’s voice in his ear.

“You’ve never loved anyone, Young Master Wi.”

Hearing those words, Wi Ilcheong’s steps came to a halt.

‘…Me?’

He wanted to ask what the Hao Sect Leader meant, but hesitated, since doing so would mean admitting he’d secretly overheard the leader talking to themselves.

Eavesdropping on someone else wasn’t something a gentleman would do.

He considered making an excuse, saying he’d simply happened to hear it, but in the end Wi Ilcheong decided to ponder the Hao Sect Leader’s words on his own.

‘…Love.’

All the women who flocked around Wi Ilcheong would invariably confess their affection, saying, ‘I love you.’

But now, after hearing what the Hao Sect Leader had said, a tiny seed of doubt sprouted in Wi Ilcheong’s heart...