Chapter 611: Chapter 604: I’m Craving You to Death

As they say, a short parting is better than a new marriage.

Chen Hai and Ye Qingqing, although both within the same Sect, rarely saw each other due to Qingqing’s duties as Sect Master and Chen Hai often being in seclusion.

The time they actually spent together was not very much, in fact.

After a casual chat, they somehow shifted from the reception hall to the bedroom unknowingly.

When there seemed to be nothing left to talk about, the two got together cleanly and directly.

Ye Qingqing only stayed for three days in Chen Hai’s villa.

It wasn’t that she didn’t want to stay longer, but as the Sect Master of the Bloodthirsty Sect, there were many duties she needed to handle personally.

She was a career-minded woman with an inherent power presence.

Back then, the reason she chose to settle in Liuyuan County, aside from her true love for Chen Hai, was largely due to a political mission assigned to her.

After immersing herself in this world, what had happened in the past had long turned into mere memories.

Now, she was a completely new Ye Qingqing. Having taken the position of Sect Master of the Bloodthirsty Sect, she naturally wanted the Sect to prosper.

“Chen Hai, in terms of appearance, is plain and unremarkable, neither handsome nor tall and imposing. In terms of power, at best he’s only in the Sky-controlling Realm; otherwise, why would he agree to stay in the Sect as merely a Guest Elder?”

“With Sect Master Ye’s status, she could have any man she wanted just by beckoning. Countless men would volunteer themselves, enough to make her choosy. Really, I can’t understand why she would fancy someone like Chen Hai.”

“This time, Sect Master Ye stayed a few days at Chen Hai’s villa again, delivering countless panaceas and mysterious skills to him.”

“That Chen Hai can definitely be called the top freeloader among men. As a Guest Elder, he never undertakes any missions, just sells his body in exchange for benefits from Sect Master Ye!”

“It’s also a testament to Chen Hai’s ability to win Sect Master Ye’s trust. Are you simply jealous?”

“What ability does he have? When Sect Master Ye first joined the Sect, she was old and feeble—a hag. Likely, by then, freeloader Chen Hai had already mixed with Sect Master Ye. He was merely lucky, grabbing a strong thigh early on.”

…

At the gathering place of the Guest Elders, many saw Ye Qingqing leave Chen Hai’s villa and slowly disappear from their view.

Gossip and tongue-wagging are often inherent to many people.

The Guest Elders in the Bloodthirsty Sect were no different from ordinary people, except in possessing greater strength.

At this moment, in groups of three or five, they gathered and pointed at Chen Hai’s villa, while idly chatting and discussing fervently.

Whenever Chen Hai’s name came up, many displayed contempt and were incessant with their mockery.

Like them, also Guest Elders striving for cultivation resources through life-threatening means, and here Chen Hai was—never undertaking missions, yet bedding Sect Master Ye and amassing vast cultivation resources.

Seeing this kind of man, how could they not be envious or despise him? That would indeed be peculiar!

Ye Qingqing had departed after a relentless three-day encounter, and both had hardly left the bedroom. Now, Chen Hai walked out of his villa, utterly listless.

“Am I a freeloader?”

“Every time Qingqing comes over, my legs go weak, and she nearly drains me completely.”

“I’ve provided her with plenty of resources here. I’ve both spent money and exerted effort.”

“To say I’m living off a woman, bah, that’s a huge injustice. I’m more wronged than Dou E…”

Upon seeing Chen Hai appear, the nearby Guest Elders, although they stopped gossiping and mocking him immediately, still let some of their words slip into his ears.

While it’s said that a clean body isn’t afraid of its shadow being tilted, these gossips still managed to sour his mood.

Had it been just one or two people speaking ill of him behind his back, he might have gone up to them, pointed to their faces, and directly sprayed them with his words.

But now, looking around, he saw dozens of Guest Elders within his sight.

Though not everyone was green-eyed or speaking ill of him, those who sarcastically mocked him still made up more than half.

Engage them in a debate to prove his innocence?

Whether he could win the argument was one thing, but debating such trivial matters with these weak individuals felt beneath him.

“Why should I, Chen Hai, care about what others think?”

“A bunch of ant-like fellows. I’m magnanimous and can’t be bothered to argue with them!” Chen Hai muttered to himself.

Though his expressions were initially distressed, they imperceptibly returned to normal.

“Guest Elder Chen!”

“Guest Elder Chen!”

“After spending three days with the Sect Master, you must have made a fortune again, Guest Elder Chen!”

…

Seeing Chen Hai approaching, many people greeted him with smiles plastered on their faces.

Although behind his back, they had often scorned Chen Hai and had made cutting remarks about him.

On the surface, however, they wore smiles, not wanting to offend Chen Hai or have any conflicts with him.

After all, everyone knew the power of being in the Sect Master’s confidences.

Within the Bloodthirsty Sect, they were merely guest elders, and given the close relationship between Chen Hai and Sect Master Ye Qingqing, a simple whisper in the right ear by him could give them a lot to worry about!

“I spent three days with Sect Master Ye, and the gains weren’t exactly massive!”

“It was just a few hundred bottles of pills, barely enough for a few years of cultivation!”

“I actually envy you all, taking on sect missions and venturing out; besides the mission rewards, you might encounter fortuitous adventures and gain opportunities.”

“Unlike me, lacking skills, I can only rely on my looks to get by!”

…

Chen Hai looked extremely smug, donning a thoroughly punchable expression.

As he spoke, he even flaunted by pulling out a bunch of pill bottles, opened one, and casually popped a few pills into his mouth as if they were candy.

“This…” Seeing this scene, many were dumbfounded and speechless for a long while.

Some even looked on with envy, visibly swallowing their saliva.

If this place were not within the sect but in some wild, desolate area, considering their red eyes, they probably wouldn’t hesitate to rob him right then.

“Calling me a kept man— I’ll make you drool…” Seeing everyone’s reactions, Chen Hai burst into hearty laughter.

Even the frustration he had felt deep down was notably alleviated by seeing those guest elders’ faces filled with jealous envy.

Humming an unknown tune, he flung his sleeves and walked away with steps that betrayed no familial ties, heading towards the exterior of the guest elders’ area.

When he stepped out of the guest elder area and could no longer see any shadows of other guest elders behind him, his demeanor immediately returned to normal.

In the core region of the sect, the identity of a guest elder was not enough to gain entry.

Of course, if Chen Hai really wanted to barge in, no one could stop him, and no Supreme Elders within the sect would dare to block his path.

However, having just parted from Ye Qingqing, he had no interest in visiting the core region of the sect.

“Getting a guest elder identity was meant to keep a low profile.”

“Now it seems, no matter how much I want to remain low-profile, it appears absolutely impossible.”

“Should I abandon the guest elder position and find another role to continue blending in within the sect?”

Frowning, Chen Hai pondered secretly.

He lived in a separate courtyard in the guest elder area, originally neither outstanding nor conspicuous, but Sect Master Ye Qingqing, with her prominent status and visibility, came into his courtyard from time to time, staying for at least several days each visit.

Under such circumstances, it seemed impossible for Chen Hai not to be noticed.

Thinking it over, he felt that continuing as a guest elder didn’t suit his preference for a low-profile personality.

Inside the Bloodthirsty Sect, apart from the guest elder, he couldn’t think of any position that would allow him as much freedom.

Chief Supreme Elder? The freedom might be there, but taking on that role would mean assuming certain responsibilities.

Chen Hai didn’t wish to be completely tied down to the Bloodthirsty Sect.

According to his plan, if the Bloodthirsty Sect encountered an enemy they couldn’t defeat, he would undoubtedly grab Ye Qingqing and flee without a second thought.

But if he accepted the position of Chief Supreme Elder and faced an enemy, could he still run away without putting up even the slightest resistance?

“Or should I leave the Bloodthirsty Sect and just find a mountain outside their gates to establish as my stronghold?”

Unbeknownst to him, Chen Hai had already walked near the entrance of the Bloodthirsty Sect; his thoughts shifted as he secretly contemplated.