Chapter 4, the falling leaves signify the arrival of autumn

Hovering just over a meter above the ground, a thunderous sound spread outward. A figure was seen slowly retracting a large pair of wings made of yellow talisman paper from behind. With a fierce gaze directed at Li Hui, the figure sternly reprimanded: "You brat, what kind of nonsense are you up to again? Even if it is said that disciples of the sect are comparable to the royal families of the world, that refers to the inner disciples. What do you think you are, daring to wear this dragon robe?"

Li Hui took a deep breath, his finger joints trembling slightly, as if a cold light was flickering.

Walking along the narrow path, Li Hui's residence is neither too far nor too close to the inner gate activity area. Considering that the morning class has already concluded, if he wishes to meet that Senior Brother Cheng, he should head to the Artifact Pavilion

Li Hui, commonly known by the nickname Li Yingjun

Outside the sect, the wind and snow rage fiercely, yet within the sect, not a trace of chill can be felt. As one walks through the medicinal herb garden, the fragrant aroma of the earth is still pleasantly perceptible.

The air was filled with cold sarcasm; if it were not for Li Hui controlling the expenditures of certain outer disciples, these individuals would likely not have limited themselves to mere cold words. In order to curry favor with that Senior Brother Zheng, they might even resort to violence.

This ceremonial dragon robe features an embroidered azure dragon on the back, its fierce claws and teeth exuding a powerful presence. The surrounding dragon patterns are exceptionally magnificent, reserved solely for the princes and nobles of the world's dynasties. Adorning the head is a golden crown shaped like a lion's roar, with long hair meticulously tied up and styled, presenting a strikingly handsome royal figure

The chief steward of the outer gate, Jin Buduan, is a miser. If this miser is not sufficiently appeased, he will absolutely refuse to take responsibility for the procurement of the outer gate.

This trend was naturally fostered under the deliberate guidance of Li Hui, to the extent that even his snow-white pajamas became a signature.

The more I think about it, the more my head aches. Even in the dead of night, when the incense of my soul still burns, I still feel a splitting headache, as if there are many distracting thoughts clamoring to emerge from my mind, yet they are suppressed by some force and cannot be released.

A frail man beside the young man said in a sarcastic tone: "Oh dear! I must say, Xiao Li, today's outfit is even more eye-catching than the one from two days ago. Tsk tsk, you certainly have some nerve. Senior Brother Zheng said that outfit looked like that of a palace eunuch. Just two days later, you are dressed like a prince or a royal descendant. You will have a lot to answer for later."

Will I not be eliminated on the way while I go to the market to check the accounts for this trip

"Hahaha, I was wondering who dressed like this, turns out it's the flamboyant Li Yingjun," said a young man with triangular eyes, wearing a mocking expression.

Forget it, let's take it one step at a time! It's more important to quickly hand over the duties and pack up. Li Hui splashed some water on his face, feeling a bit more refreshed, and after a moment of thought, he chose a set of white arrow-sleeved dragon robe from the wardrobe

These Fire Blaze Talismans and Fire Collapse Talismans are not simple; they are classified as strategic materials of the Great Long Dynasty. I once saw them from a distance on the battlefield. Although the sect occasionally stockpiles them, ... ...

At this moment, Li Hui looked at the silver snake bracelet clasped around his wrist, feeling as if he were lost in a fog. He thought to himself that something must have happened last night that he was unaware of, yet he could not recall it no matter how hard he tried

Within the sect, from the elders to the outer disciples in the Spirit Movement stage, whether hosting guests or celebrating birthdays, the exquisite wines and delicacies from the Fortune Restaurant are indispensable

This command came too suddenly; it must have been issued directly by the inner circle, bypassing Jin Buduan. Otherwise, that miser Jin Buduan would never allow me to go out, as it would mean he would lose a lot of money, especially with the significant increase in purchases over the past six months

What should I do? A storm is brewing, and I cannot deceive myself. This procurement is by no means coincidental, and the financial transactions are conducted with utmost caution. If it were not for the necessity of my direct involvement, I fear I would not even have access to the accounts!

This momentum is nearly forming a monopoly, and its root cause is closely related to Li Hui's efforts

He took a yellow package out of the wardrobe, thought for a moment, and resolutely walked towards the door. He had to sell it in advance as he would be leaving for a long journey tomorrow

Such flamboyance is rarely seen, even if Li Hui has been acting like a "human being" for two years

The spring is bright and beautiful, with a hundred flowers vying for attention

The phrase "gold and jade on the outside, rotten silk on the inside" truly reflects the essence of Li Hui

It is as if the procurement of standardized garments and medium-quality ingredients is entirely entrusted to Lingfeng Silk Store and Fuyuan Restaurant. Li Hui bears a significant responsibility; without his support in the sect, how could these matters have fallen to these two establishments?

It is said that this young man has not even activated a single Spirit Pattern, and any random servant disciple is stronger than him

Every time the Lingfeng Silk and Satin Workshop released new clothing, he was always the first to be seen wearing it. Many of his senior and junior brothers spent money to chase after trends in order to attract the attention of numerous senior and junior sisters.

It was only this morning when he woke up that he noticed something unusual. Suddenly, he received an order to go out and carry out a mission for the sect, which inexplicably tightened his heart, making him feel that something was about to happen. Perhaps this tension had already existed, but it had not drawn attention.

In the past six months, Li Huiling suddenly realized the source of her unease.

Is there something wrong with the sect? Otherwise, why would there be such a large-scale procurement, likely exceeding the total of the past ten years combined, especially considering the recent purchases related to the production of the Fire Blaze Talisman and the Fire Collapse Talisman made half a month ago

This situation is causing him a great deal of headache

I do not know who is secretly harming me, nor do I know where the dangers are hidden! Moreover, the sect has already issued a decree; even though Jin is in charge of various external affairs, he does not have the authority to prevent such seemingly simple tasks

Hehe, this fellow is not only a eunuch, but also a fool! He only knows about romance and poetry, yet he is unaware of the importance of diligent cultivation. What use is a good appearance?

Although Li Hui thought of the sect wars, he never considered that the Yufu Sect would be destroyed; he merely felt that it was in a precarious situation, which would affect the business that had been improving steadily with great difficulty. Even so, this indicates that he was sufficiently astute, with a sense of danger far exceeding that of ordinary people, able to discern the arrival of autumn from a falling leaf

At this moment, another sound of breaking through the air arrives

There must be something going on here, not for nothing

If it weren't for my youth back then, along with a certain cleverness and the care of a group of brothers, how would I have had the opportunity to live to this day

Given his scheming nature, it is expected that Li Hui's wealth should be considerable; however, the reality is quite the opposite. Apart from a few sets of new fashionable clothing, he possesses nothing else

He feels that he is not well at all, very much not well! Why can't he live a good life, but instead thinks about war? Hasn't he already carried enough corpses from a few years ago?

He is a well-known "handsome figure" among the outer disciples, charming and seemingly youthful and affluent, attracting the attention of many senior and junior female disciples. If it were not for the fact that cultivators place greater importance on their cultivation level, there would likely be many who secretly harbor affections for him

Li Hui was too lazy to waste words with these people. His parents had given him a good appearance, which was an advantage. Using it to model for the silk shop and showcase the exceptional qualities of the garments did not harm anyone. Yet, there were still those who looked at him unfavorably

At the thought of this, Li Hui shivered

It is said that we, as cultivators, should prioritize our cultivation

Many disciples within the sect wear clothing and accessories that are all sourced from the Lingfeng Silk and Satin Workshop

Just after a short while, the sound of something breaking through the air was heard, and several figures that were originally moving in a straight line suddenly changed direction and circled back.