The sword seller, dressed in red, deserves applause for the prankster.

"What...what happened to me?"

Chi Miao didn't know either. Why did she think her own reasons were the most important, and why was her death imminent?

She's very cautious, okay? Even if she occasionally does something reckless, it doesn't mean she's about to die, does it?

Chong Shuai squinted at her, his eyes deep and filled with an inscrutable emotion, his expression extremely serious: "You inevitably experience several days of splitting headaches every month, am I right?"

Chi Miao's eyes widened: "Wow, a miracle doctor!"

What Chong Shuai said was indeed true; in both her lifetimes, she would experience severe headaches for two days each month, accompanied by numbness and weakness throughout her body.

She had tried to find a solution to this troublesome problem, but no one could tell that she had any issues.

Over time, she came to think it wasn't a big deal.

"But so many years have passed, and I'm still alive. This headache shouldn't kill me, right?"

Chong Shuai said, "Your headache is no ordinary headache."

Chi Miao became serious: "How so?"

Chong Shuai: "Your headache is not an illness."

Chi Miao: "Not an illness? Then I understand..."

Chi Miao closed her eyes, feeling only that it was a false alarm.

The other two were dumbfounded. What do you know?

Did Chi Miao already know about his situation?

Did she understand everything?

This makes them look really silly!

"There are two days every month when it makes me incredibly irritable, but it's not an illness... so this is—"

"Yes—" The two of them eagerly awaited her answer and repeated it together.

"It's your period, right?!"

puff--!

The two of them almost knelt down.

What the hell is wrong with your brain?!

Yan Ge raised his sword to strike: "Your aunt's mother!!"

"Hey, Elder Yan, harmony brings wealth, harmony brings wealth!" Chong Shuai quickly stopped Yan Ge, but he himself was also speechless at Chi Miao's answer, unsure whether to laugh or be angry.

Chi Miao also shrank back: "Everyone's constitution is different. You guys don't have periods, so don't be so sour."

"I'll curse your mother! You try spouting another load of nonsense!"

Chi Miao then looked at them with a wronged expression: "Then tell me, if this isn't your period, what is it?"

She bleeds for two days every month when she has a headache. Doesn't she know her own body? She's had her period twice in her life. How could she not know if it's her period or not?

Yan Ge was so angry with Chi Miao that he could hardly breathe, and he pointed at Chi Miao.

"That's not a normal person's menstrual cycle, that's—"

Before he could utter those two words, Chong Shuai interrupted him.

"It's not the right time yet."

Yan Ge quickly calmed down before he could say anything.

Before we are certain that the matter of the Yama Curse can be resolved, we cannot easily tell Chi Miao about it, otherwise it could easily shatter his Dao heart.

With her Dao heart shattered, Chi Miao's only chance of turning things around was gone.

Mortals can never escape such a curse.

Chi Miao's Yama Curse has existed for countless lifetimes. She finally had the opportunity to cultivate it in this lifetime, and we absolutely cannot let her perish so easily.

Chi Miao finally realized the seriousness of the matter, and changed his usual frivolous demeanor, staring intently at Chong Shuai.

"You've already confirmed that this matter threatens my life, haven't you?"

She knew, of course, that her headache wasn't from her period, but she simply couldn't find a reasonable explanation.

In her previous life, she didn't live past the age of fifteen because she suddenly contracted a strange illness. In less than three days, her entire body was covered with terrifying sores. However, a thorough examination by doctors revealed no problems, and they simply couldn't accept the origin of these sores.

She died suddenly very soon after.

Now, Chonglu and Yan Ge tell her that her time is coming to an end.

In this life, she is also only fifteen years old.

If there is any coincidence involved, then the problem must lie within her soul.

Although it's ridiculous, she can now travel through time and cultivate immortality, so what can't be ridiculous?

"The problem lies in my soul, isn't it?"

She directly voiced her guess.

Chi Miao's question surprised the two elders. They never expected that Chi Miao would be able to realize part of it on his own.

That keen sense of perception and intelligence is truly terrifying...

Chong Shuai: "Yes, we're not telling you because we can't be sure if we can solve this for you, and this matter... could very well shatter your Dao heart, leaving you with no chance of reversal."

"..."

Upon hearing this reply, Chi Miao suddenly felt a sense of relief.

Does this mean she has figured out the cause of her death in her past life?

That means he died with a clear understanding.

"The reversal you speak of might be the opportunity on Thunder Punishment Peak?"

"Yes, only the opportunity at Thunder Punishment Peak can help you reverse your deadly situation."

Chi Miao pursed her lips and suddenly chuckled softly.

"It seems I have no other choice."

Yan Ge smiled and said, "Wouldn't it have been better to do this earlier? Joining my Thunder Punishment Peak was something that was destined long ago."

"Wait!" Chi Miao's voice broke his smugness. "I only said I had no other choice, not that I can't give up my choices."

Yan Ge: "?"

Chi Miao: "Although there is an opportunity on Thunder Punishment Peak that could help me reverse my deadly situation, I will absolutely not choose Thunder Punishment Peak because of that. I have a few conditions, and if possible, then I will join Thunder Punishment Peak."

"How can you be so greedy, girl! You'd even risk your life?"

Chi Miao blinked: "Because I have a feeling that I will be resurrected after I die."

If she were to be resurrected, she would definitely be a repeat customer!

The two elders: "..."

Hold.

Please don't portray the endless torment of the Yama Curse as a blessing, okay? It just makes them feel like they're brain-dead.

Suppressing the anger that Chi Miao had been holding back, Chong Shuai spoke up: "You can tell me your conditions first."

Chi Miao said:

"My conditions aren't unreasonable. You just said that Thunder Punishment Peak has extremely poor resources and environment. I can't possibly go to this godforsaken place just because I have a life, can I? Does that make sense?"

Yan Ge: "???"

Explain clearly what you mean by "a godforsaken place"!

Although... indeed.

Yan Ge clenched his fists in anger, but the most damaging thing was Chong Shuai nodding in agreement: "Yes, you're right."

Yan Ge is about to explode.

That makes no sense at all!

Damn, are you two ganging up on him? Can't you guys show him some respect? He's really going to get angry!

Chi Miao continued, "So my conditions are very simple."

"First, if other peaks have the resources I need, they need to share some with me."

"Secondly, if other peaks have cultivation methods suitable for me, I have the right to know."

"Thirdly, the other elders, including you, the sect leader, were able to provide me with assistance when I encountered bottlenecks."

"These three conditions aren't unreasonable, are they?"

Chong Shuai smiled but didn't say anything.

To be honest, these three conditions are excessive.

This is because it means that the entire sect's resources will need to serve her when necessary.

Currently, the only person in the entire sect who can enjoy this benefit is Ying Wuhuo, who is being groomed to be the next sect leader.

In that instant of Chong Shuai's hesitation, Chi Miao spoke again, seemingly casually:

"If you can't agree to my conditions, then there's nothing I can do. After all, I believe my talent is among the best in the entire cultivation world. If I just ask... no sect could refuse me, right?"

"What I, Chi Miao, understand best is moderation. I don't want Nine Swords Mountain to devote all its strength to me alone. What I want... is just a promise, an attitude."

"A promise and attitude from Nine Swords Mountain that can truly become my support."

—Author's Note—

Tell a joke.

What I, Chi Miao, understand best is propriety.