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Chapter 6 Cultivating Manual
🕑 Added 2025-02-06 04:18:26 +0000 UTCLittle Village Wu Residence
The sound of fists colliding can be heard in the morning. As we see two Fighters sparring, a fourteen-year-old boy and girl wearing green robes. The differences between the two's skills are seen with no actual form or technique, almost as if they made it up as they fought. One burned with determination at wanting to improve and prove that she will be the strongest. To not be that damsel in distress waiting to be rescued. While the other is doing his best at trying to keep up with the girl.
Fists colliding again and again almost as if they were in sync with each other. You would think the boy would soon overpower the girl but you would be surprised as the boy kept being pushed back. You would also think that the boy would soon tire himself out at trying to keep up with the girl's unusual strength but he had the tenacity of a cockroach in always going forward and coming back for more. The girl, knowing he wouldn't go down, stepped back and unleashed a powerful kick. But again the boy blocked it with both arms. With the force of the kick pushing him back.
Four days after the bandit raid. Wu Ying has been practicing day and night trying to improve. Unfortunately, while her martial skills have been improving, her strength has not increased since her fight. The only solution she could think of was obtaining a cultivation manual so she can begin on her path to greatness.
Issei's situation was different. While he knew that getting stronger will help him find the one who brought him here. He wasn't in too much of a rush. After he rescued Wu Ying. His relationship with the Wu sisters has been improving. With that, he has been living the dream. He no longer feels like an outsider or their chore boy but as part of their family. To the point that the curtains have gone down and he sleeps closer to them. Wu Xiao usually sleeps next to him, something about her feeling safer with him near. Unfortunately, he can't really sleep since he gets too distracted by Wu Ying and Wu Lan sleeping. Good thing they no longer mind his starring. Truly he was living a good life with two bishoujos and a growing loli.
Unfortunately, while Wu Ying has treated him better, she has been getting much more violent during their sparring sessions, always trying to get stronger. To the point, she asks him to use the boosted Gear in their fights. Which, he tries not to use it since he could accidentally hurt her.
After telling the girls about himself. The sisters didn't understand most of what he was talking about with him being from another world. But when he told them about the Boosted Gear they seemed to understand. Wu Ying said it was completely unfair that an idiot like him had a dragon sealed inside him that could boost his strength and he didn't even know about it. Wu Xiao just wonders if he will one day turn into a dragon and if he does, could he give her a ride. Wu Lan just asked if he was safe. After his talk with Ddraig. He thought they would talk more about their situation but he hasn't been able to communicate with him. He wondered if that was only a one-time thing.
"Issei, Wu Ying, could you two come here?" Wu Lan's voice broke their momentum.
Soon both Fighters started to stop as they heard her.
"Damn it Wu Lan, stop interrupting our fight." Wu Ying shouts but just hears her sister's laughter
"Thank god," Issei says as he tries to catch his breath. "Wu Ying can't you go any easier on me." While he knows that she was not trying to physically hurt him. That doesn't change that she hits hard.
"Hmph. If you stopped staring at my breast. You could easily have kept up with me. Especially if you used that gauntlet." Wu Ying argues. Not that she actually minded much. ‘I just wished he would take it seriously.’
"You know I can't. What if I hurt you? I could never forgive myself." He says as he remembers the thrashing he gave to the bandits after each boost.
"I can take it. I don't need your worry." She says stubbornly but is still touched for his consideration.
Soon both entered the house, where they saw Wu Xiao looking through their food supplies.
"Ah. Looks like you two are done." Wu Lan says with a smile.
"Only because you interrupted us." Wu Ying said, annoyed with her sister's interruption.
"If I didn't stop it, both of you would be too tired to run my errands."
"What do you need, Wu Lan?" Issei asks.
"Right. As you can see we are out of meat and without it I will never be able to prepare today's dish. So I need both of you to go and hunt."
"Don't come looking at me. I have to train and hunting something down will take too much time." Wu Ying says not wanting to waste the day hunting for food.
"But if you don't go. You will not be getting the nutrients you need to get stronger." Wu Lan says, trying to convince her into going.
"No, you just want me to go because if we don't have meat Wu Xiao will complain all day long."
"That is not true. I'm just thinking of your health, Wu Ying." Wu Lan says with a smile.
"I'll go alone," Issei says.
"Are you sure?" Wu Lan says with concern. Even Wu Ying looked worried about him going.
"Why not? There's nothing that can hurt me there." Issei said, confused about why they were weird with him going alone.
"I know you can handle it. But I'm afraid you'll get lost." Wu Lan says with worry.
"I won't," Issei says defensively, believing he's gotten used to walking in a forest.
"Last time you didn't return for hours and I had to get you. When I found you. You've been walking in circles the entire time." Wu Ying says with disbelief at that incident.
"That was one time," Issei says embarrassed. "I just need to work on my survival instincts."
"Sister, I want to eat meat." Wu Xiao says as she comes into the house carrying a basket of veggies. The villagers were grateful to Issei for defeating the bandits that there was no longer a need for him to work in the fields. They even give them a few of their vegetables.
"Hah. Fine please be careful? I don't want you getting lost." With a sigh, Wu Lan accepted.
"Don't worry. I'll be fine." Issei says as he puts on his sandals and says goodbye to Wu Xiao.
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Issei's POV
I am not fine. It has been hours since I went out. I should have admitted defeat half an hour ago but I got lost chasing a deer. Sigh. Wu Ying was right, I should have just accepted her criticism. If I ever find my way back I can just hear her saying 'I told you.' It's not like I haven't found any game. It's just that the animals are a lot smarter than me.
"Maybe next time you should try bringing a weapon. Instead of using your bare hands."
"Ddraig!" I said with surprise as I looked around. ‘Am I asleep? Where could a giant red dragon be?’
"Sigh. Down here." As I did as he said. I saw a green shine coming from my left hand. His deep voice was coming from it.
"Where have you been?" I said angrily after my failure.
"Just watching you and your pathetic attempts at hunting. If the White One knows about this. I'll die of embarrassment at the hands of my partner."
"Sorry, I've never done this before."
"Clearly. The animals have an advantage over you in knowing the terrain. Not only that you have to be aware of their movements. All animals have a pattern they follow. You must be more observant and wait for the best opportunity. You're too impatient." Ddraig says with wisdom. I guess being a dragon hunting must be natural for him.
"Why haven't you said anything before?" I asked. Accepting his word and sitting down next to a tree.
"I said we'll speak after you recovered. But there was something I've been wondering about after you awakened me."
"What is it?"
"Do you remember when you first used the Boosted Gear?"
"I do. It felt amazing. Everything was shining. My power was rising. Even my injuries were healing."
"That right there. The Boosted Gear does boost your power and strengthen your body. It has many other secrets, as well. But it does not heal. Whatever that was, it did not come from the Boosted Gear. Do you have any idea where it came from?"
"Sorry, I never noticed anything else after the Boosted Gear appeared. I thought it was doing everything? Do I have some other big secret hiding in my body?"
"Unlikely. I have been inside you since birth. I should be the first to know if something else was inside or if there were any changes done. Try to remember, partner, was there anything else other than the increase of your physical body when you woke up."
"Hmm." His words made me think back as I just woke up in the forest. There were the girls who woke me up. But I doubt they have anything like that. Nothing really comes to mind until I get up and notice something I was holding. As I raised my hand and looked. I noticed a blue marble. After I remember that. I instantly pull out that marble.
I remember always carrying it around myself in a small sack hidden inside my robe. I always thought, ‘Why do I keep it around?’ I thought it was something I had in my room that I brought accidentally with me. But it doesn't seem to be something I would have there.
"Ddraig, the only thing I had on me was this."
"A marble."
"Could this be it?"
"I'm not sure. It was capable of healing you. So it shouldn't be dangerous. I do have an idea of how to figure it out. Try to store it into the Boosted Gear."
"Store it? Is this possible? What do I have to do?" Can the Boosted Gear become my inventory? With a thought, the Gauntlet appears.
"All you need to do is think about the item you wish to store and the Boosted Gear will do it."
"Can it store anything?" I ask with wonder.
"No, it can't store any item bigger than you or anything living."
"Alright" Not wasting time I think about it and soon the marble actually disappears. After a while, nothing happens but soon.
"Th-this is?"
"Ddraig? Ddraig, what's wrong?" Issei yells wondering what happened. Until suddenly a White light surrounded him coming from the Boosted Gear. Whatever happened was causing everything around the boy to shine in white light.
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??? POV
Power. It felt power. What was it? Where is it? Was it a Heavenly Treasure or a miracle herb? Whatever it is? It needed it. With it, it may be capable of causing its ascension. Over there. It must hurry before others fight over it.
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Blue Marble World
Issei's POV
Where am I? I remembered a flash of light coming from the Gauntlet. Wasn't I in a forest? How come I'm on a plain field? The sky was blue with no clouds or sun and the ground was green, full of grass. Am I dreaming? I must be because in front of me is the giant red dragon called Ddraig.
"Amazing." Was what he spoke, I think I can't really tell if he's speaking. But even he had a stupefied look.
"Ddraig where are we? Am I asleep?" I asked as I looked around but nothing else was around us.
"You are not. Where we are, is inside the Boosted Gear. More specifically the Blue Marble."
"What? How?" Is this possible?
"The moment it was stored, it created this. Somehow it fused with the Boosted Gear and created a Pocket Dimension inside it or maybe it's something else. But that is not the most surprising thing about it."
"What can be more surprising than this?"
"That would be me."
"What do you mean? You look the same as you did in my dream."
"That's just it. When I showed myself to you that was nothing but an illusion created by my soul. Remember that my soul was sealed in the Sacred Gear. My body has long been destroyed. But now my body is back recreated by this world."
"Okay. But how do I go back?"
"Hmm. Since we are still technically in the Boosted Gear. It should still respond to your will. Just think about returning back. It should do as you say. All Sacred Gears respond to the desires of their host."
"Okay." With that, I think of my surroundings and the area I was previously at. The forest. Until I suddenly feel a pull.
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Outside
I'm back. That's neat. With that, I bring the Boosted Gear and try talking to Ddraig.
"I'm outside. Can you hear me?"
"Yes, I can hear you. No changes after you left. Hmm. The energy this space produces is exactly like a dragon valley. Must be because it fused with the Boosted Gear."
"I'm just glad I can leave. It would suck if I was stuck there forever. Hey, do you think we can store things in that place?" Thinking I now had a place to hide my porn stash.
“I wonder. Maybe you just have to touch the item and think about it. I will inform you if there are any changes.”
"Thanks! ...." Suddenly I felt a creepy sensation coming down my back. Without any thoughts, I move out of that spot. Just in time as a Giant anaconda comes biting the ground I was in.
"Sssss" The snake, seeing as it missed me, rose up and looked at me. As I stare into its serpentine eyes I just know it considers me pray. With that, it charged. Fuck.
Boost
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Third-person POV
Boost
Luckily Issei had the Boosted Gear out and quickly a boost came. After seeing the giant snake, his first thoughts were to run.
Run, he did. Unfortunately, the serpent was much faster than any snake should be as it quickly surrounded him with its long body. Cutting off any chances he had to escape. Quickly it's head came down to bite him.
Issei sees his escape route blocked by the body and the head coming towards him fights back. He raises his arm and forms a straight punch aiming at the serpent's nose. Issei underestimated the strength of the serpent as his strength as a first stage Fighter and one boost were unable to push back or retaliate the serpent's attack. With quick thinking, he uses the force of the collision and flies back out of the snake's blockade.
Seeing the boy escape, it's trap. The Iron Snake realizes its usual form of attack wasn't going to work against its prey. Quickly it coiled itself up and waited.
Just as Issei was about to escape he was struck with a critical blow at his stomach. It was a tail. The tail of the snake as it was used as a whip made of steel. The blow sent his body flying to the sky.
Reset
The blow even caused the Boosted Gear to reset itself. At least it brought some incredible distance between the boy and the snake.
Surprisingly even the serpent did not know about the great force behind the iron tail attack that sent its prey flying. Usually, all it had to do was bite the food for it to be over and eaten. Unfortunately, it sent the prey further than it wanted him to go. Hopefully, it does not go too far or else it'll lose the treasure on the boy.
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Issei's POV
(Partner!)
Pain. Lots of pain. That's all I felt as I woke up.
"Ddraig." Why did he wake me up?
(You have to run. Hurry!)
"Why?" Seriously can't he tell how hurt I am?
(If you don't get up. You'll become snake food!)
"A snake?" Suddenly I remembered why I got hurt. Damn it. I can't stay.
With effort, I got up and tried to find my balance.
Before I did anything a blue glow surrounded me, reducing the pain of my back and stomach.
"How?" I feel better, not great but better.
(Do you have to ask? It's that marble you picked up. Now run.)
Not needed to be told again. I quickly ran behind the tree I crash-landed since that was the direction away from the snake.
"Ddraig what happened to my boost?"
(Every time you take a serious blow the Boosted Gear automatically resets itself. You have to wait ten seconds for another one.)
"Just great as if I wasn't in trouble before." Quickly I ran as my life depended on it.
"Chaaa!" Soon the sound of a pissed off snake was heard along with the destruction of trees. Causing me to speed up.
Boost
Sweet mother of god, thank you. With that, I sprinted faster causing greater distance between me and my crash point.
Unfortunately, the snake was faster. But luckily I'm in a forest and a mountain. Unlike the snake, I won't have any big obstacles in my way because of my smaller body. Until I notice I'm no longer in the forest. But on a dirt road separating me from the trees damn it.
Not knowing where it leads, I quickly went on it. Can't really waste time turning.
I kept running and running until I had the worst luck. On the road was an old man. An old man with a wagon pulling it with his bare arm. Impressive they usually have animals pull it but he's doing it with his own strength. A large part of me really wanted to leave this ossan to the snake. Better you than me they say. But my parents and I would never forgive me.
"Ossan we have to go!"
"Wait for what?" He says confused. Of course, he is. Who would believe in a snake the size of a truck?
"Ossan, no time to explain, just trust me. Leave your stuff and let's go." I hope this sounds convincing.
"Are you out of your mind? I can't abandon my carriage. It has all my merchandise."
"Listen ossan. A giant snake is coming here. We have to run or it is going to kill us." Seriously, please believe me.
"What? What giant snake?" The Old man asks.
"Chaaaaa!" As if it was called, the snake came and showed itself baring its fangs.
"That one," I said with depression.
"Hmm. An Iron-Snake. A Low-rank beast." The old man seems to recognize it. What low rank that thing is hella strong.
"Iron Snake? Is that what it's called and what do you mean low ranked? That thing is really strong!"
"Just because it's called a Low-rank Beast that doesn't mean you should underestimate it, only a Third stage Fighter has a chance of victory. With your Second stage strength defeating it is impossible."
"I see." That explains why it's so tough. "Ossan, leave. I'll hold it up here while you escape."
"Foolish boy. Did you not hear what I said?"
"I did but I was the one who brought it here. You had nothing to do with this and just a passerby. So I'll deal with it." Hope I sound cool because I'm actually trembling.
"Well, at least you have a brain behind that head."
Boost
"What was that?" The old man said, confused.
"Guess my luck is turning around."
(Be careful of its tail.)
"Thanks," I said to Ddraig but it confused the old man on who I was talking with.
As soon as the snake was close I quickly used a straight punch hitting its nose and unlike last time where our strength canceled each other out. This time my punch had an effect as it pushed the head away clearly hurting it.
Surprising both the Old man and the snake. Not letting my momentum disappear I quickly started attacking its large body with punches. Until the snake shakes up its confusion and uses its tail to attack. Learning from my mistake I quickly got away.
Even with the distance between us, the tail was still capable of reaching the area I was in. Luckily I listened to Ddraig's advice of animals having a pattern. Left, right, left, up, down, diagonal. It was like jumping rope. I just had to time it.
Seeing its attack not working it abandoned it and resorted to its usual head tackle.
"Boy, here!" It was the old man. As I turned to look at him. I saw the old man throw me a steel sword. It was unlike the blade the bandit swordsman had. It shined in the sunlight and was of beautiful craftsmanship that even I a novice could tell.
As I caught it. I did not have to be told what it was for. The only problem was how should I use it? I don't know any swordsmanship. But the snake was coming closer. Not having any more time to think, I grabbed the handle with two hands and stabbed its head with all my strength.
That was gross. It quickly went right through its head hitting the brain and mouth with blood gushing out. Soon all of its body stopped moving.
"Impressive. Here I thought you only were a Second stage Fighter. Not a Fourth stage one. Wait, that is also wrong." The old man mumbles.
"Thanks for letting me borrow your sword ossan."
"Who are you calling Ossan? You're very lucky I was here or you would have become snake food.
Reset
Seeing that I wasn't in danger the Boosted gear reset itself. Bring my power and strength to the First stage.
"Hmm. Now you're a first stage fighter, how interesting?"
"Yeah, I am. Really thank you. Hey, ossan. Why are you here? I never really notice any merchants coming through here."
"If you go down this path you will notice a sea town further down and further east it leads to another town. Not many use this path because the terrain is not protected by the army. So there are the usual bandits hiding in these woods."
"Do you know where Little Village is?"
"If you're talking about that hidden village with only a hundred people you should go up the hill."
"Thanks." Knowing I just have to go up to return to the girls really helps.
"Come here." Before I go up the hill the old man tells me to follow him to his carriage.
As I stand in front of the carriage the old man pulls the blanket covering his merchandise. As I saw what's inside all I noticed was a bunch of old scrolls. If I remember right back then paper wasn't a common item for everybody so maybe he was selling paper.
"These are Cultivation manuals. I am a merchant who goes around selling these items." Cultivation Manual? Those words sound familiar. Where did I hear it before?
"With the help of a Cultivation manual, she could reach the Second Stage and go further. If she reaches a further stage she could give us a better life."
The voice of Wu Lan quickly resonates through me as I remember my first night with the girls. That's right, Wu Ying is really desperate for one. I have to ask him if he can give me one.
"I see by your face that you understand what these secret manuals mean. That's right, all these can help you reach a higher cultivation. I decided to give you one."
"Really?" I was surprised, thinking I might have misheard.
"Yes, it was really pathetic how you couldn't handle a simple iron snake. If I was younger it would be over before it started. Truly how pitiful you are. Already fourteen and still stuck in the first stage."
Ow. The old man's criticism really hurts. Guess I really was pathetic that he pitied me. Usually I would not accept this but Wu Ying needs it.
"Now take a look and choose one." With that, I got closer and looked through them. Names are written in a foreign language that I really shouldn't understand but do come up. Words like Mighty power, Nine Dao formation, Phoenix Rising, Body Transformation, and Heavenly Yang Scriptures and all kinds of overpowering names appeared. Also, another called Supreme Dragon Ascension.
(Partner chose that one. It sounds perfect for us.) Even Ddraig can't keep quiet. Talking to me telepathically. But my choice was already made.
"Do you have any that are perfect for girls to practice?" I ask.
"For girls?" He says surprised.
"Ya, I have a friend who really needs one. So instead of one for me, do you have any that are perfect for her?"
"Of course I do. But are you sure? I am only giving you this one chance."
"Yes." I really want to give her this.
"Alright." He quickly comes closer to the carriage and goes through them. "Here, this is called the Yin Flower Empress manual. It is very suitable for women. Don't ever try practicing this one, it will only benefit female cultivators."
"Thank you." With this maybe Wu Ying can relax.
"(Sigh) Really you know most kids these days are extremely selfish and worry about themselves first. You really are a strange one."
"Sorry for being strange." I apologized as I really did turn down his goodwill for me.
"You know what? Fine, I'll let you choose another one."
"You don't have to do that. I'm thankful enough for your help."
"It's fine. Now choose."
(This time pick the one I told you.)
Fine. To make Ddraig happy I was going to pick it. But before I did I noticed a dirty black scroll. I couldn't really see what it was called and it made me curious about why it was mistreated, unlike the rest. So I reached it and cleaned the dust away. The scroll's name was Duo Yin-Yang Fusion. What an odd name.
"Old man, what is this manual?" I show it to him so he can tell me what it is.
"Th-that manual is no good. Give it to me so I can burn it."
"Why is it dangerous?"
"Nothing like that. It is just an evil cultivation manual."
"Really, what makes it evil?"
"It's a manual that cultivates while the practitioner is having sexual intercourse."
"What!? Are you saying I can get stronger while having sex at the same time?"
"Basically yes. But you shouldn't use it. Any practitioner that cultivates these manuals suffers incredible bad luck. I really advise you not to choose this one."
"I'm sure it'll be fine. I chose this one." Like I'll believe some crazy superstition. I will be Harem King.
"B-but the rest, I assure you, are ten times better than this one."
"That's okay. This one's perfect for me." Nope, this is my destiny. Oppai, and sex this is my dream.
(I told you to choose the other one. It sounded more awesome.)
"Fine but I warned you." The Old man looked as if he had aged for ten years. Wonder why?
"Thank you for everything Ossan."
"(Sigh) If our fates cross let's talk again." With that, I said goodbye as the old man carried his carriage away.
As I stayed in place and waved goodbye. I turned around and was about to head home. But before I did I noticed the sword on my hand and the giant corpse. I forgot to return it. I hope he will be safe.
(Don't worry about it. Something's telling me the old man was stronger than he let on.)
"How are you so sure?"
(Call it a warrior’s instinct.) I guess Ddraig’s right. This world is too dangerous for the elderly to travel safely without some strength.
"Is snake edible?" I soon bring my attention to the dead anaconda and wonder if it could be eaten.
(Some countries consider it a delicacy. But yes it can be eaten.)
"How can I bring it back?"
(Try storing it in the World Marble. I want to see if I can finally eat.)
Let's see. With that I picture it entering the mysterious world. It soon disappeared by a portal opening up in front of me bringing it inside. With it gone I head to the village.
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Wu residence
Wu Lan's POV
Where is he? It's been hours since he left. I hope nothing happened or did he get lost again. I knew Wu Ying should have gone with him.
"Big sis when is big bro, coming home with meat." Wu Xiao says with hunger and impatience as she sits in the yard. Watching Wu Ying's training routine on the poor tree.
"I don't know hopefully soon."
Please come home safe.
Wu Ying's POV
Where is he? That idiot maybe I should have gone with him. He's probably lost and trying his best to return. But I really did have to train or how else can I ever give a better life for my sisters. He's probably okay. He has that strange gauntlet, with that he's probably not going to lose to any beast. I hope.
3rd POV
Soon the three sisters were filled with worry. Before they could do anything a brown haired youth came into the yard from the direction of the village. Catching the girl's attention.
"""Issei""/ Big bro"
The sisters quickly rush to him and ask why he took so long. But when they saw his state of dress the only question they could think of was what happened? His robe was torn and his body had many marks of serious bruises and cuts.
"Girls, can you step back a bit?" Issei says, telling them to make space.
"What? Why?" Wu Ying questions but still did as he said.
Soon they got their answer as a giant serpent appeared out of nowhere. The strangest thing was that there were parts of the snake missing.
"How?" Wu Lan says surprised at how something this big can just mysteriously appear. She wasn't the only one surprised.
"Waah! Amazing, it's such big meat." Though Wu Xiao was just thinking of her food.
'Isn't this the Iron Snake dad told us to be careful of? He said only a Third stage Fighter can kill it.' Wu Ying was just thinking of how she would go around fighting it.
"Ya turns out the Boosted Gear can also store things. Sorry if it wasn't what you wanted Wu Lan."
"This is so cool, big bro."
"N-nonsense! This can also be eaten. But you shouldn't have risked yourself trying to get this." Wu Lan nervously says unsure of how she'll go around to cook the serpent.
"How did you manage to kill it? Your fist should not be enough to finish it."
"Well I met this nice old man and he gave me a cool sword so I can finish it. Luckily the sword is pretty sharp because it went straight through its head." Issei says as he brings out the steel sword that was also stored. "I also have a present for you, Wu Ying."
"A present for me?" Wu Ying says, confused.
"Ehh! No fair. Why does sis Ying get a present and not me?" Wu Xiao angrily speaks out at this injustice.
"Tell me what you want and I'll get it for you," Issei says as he tries to pacify her.
"Really?"
"Yup. It's a promise."
"Fine, I want something cute like flowers or I know a pet."
"Really?" Issei confusingly says never knowing Wu Xiao liked gardening. "Alright. I'll find the best flowers just for you." After promising he then brings out a scroll from the Sacred Gear. "Wu Ying here. I hope you like it." He quickly shows her the cultivation manual.
"Th-this is?" Wu Ying, unsure of herself, feels as if the scroll gives off a mysterious vibe and she dares not to get her hopes up.
"It's the thing you always said you wanted a cultivation manual meant for -."
"Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you." Before Issei could finish he was instantly tackled into a hug and showered with thanks. Instantly breaking Wu Ying's character as she couldn't hold her excitement. Shocking everyone here.
"Wu Ying!" Issei says, shocked by the sudden hug. He knew she would be happy. But not to this degree.
"S-sorry. Wh-where did you get this? How did you get this?" She says, full of embarrassment.
"It was the old man who helped me. He was a traveling merchant selling cultivation manuals. He took pity on me because I was pathetic to him."
"I never knew merchants also sold cultivation manuals." Wu Lan says with wonder.
"Maybe they do just that they're expensive to us common folk. After all, dad never had one." Wu Ying says.
"Then why would a merchant give one out for free?" Wu Lan questions the reason why a cultivation manual would be given out for free after all there was no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
"It's probably the trashiest of the pile seeing as it probably wouldn't sell for much he just gave it out." Said Wu Ying trying to find a reason for the mysterious merchant.
"Is the manual no good?" Issei says, worried that his gift would become trash.
"Nonsense, do you see another cultivation manual? Even if it is trash, I am still thankful. A trash manual is still better than none." Wu Ying says, worried that her words hurt Issei's feelings. She is truly thankful for him for getting one for her. But she knew if what she said was true she'll have to replace it for a better one. "With this manual, we can finally start cultivating." She says with much enthusiasm.
"About that. The old man gave me a chance to choose one of the manuals. But I asked him for one that was good for girls. He told me specifically that this manual was only for women and that I would not get any benefits if I tried."
"But that means you won't be able to cultivate." Wu Ying says with surprise and sadness now knowing that Issei gave up his chance to ascend. But it also brought her warmth at knowing that his actions were for her.
"Don't worry," Issei says, figuring out that Wu Ying was sad for him.
"Issei." Wu Ying says with warmth at knowing Issei cared for her.
"Because the old man changed his mind and gave me another one." He says while bringing it out of the pocket dimension.
"Oh." With that, the feeling was gone.
"What did you get?" Wu Lan says with a bit of a smile at seeing Wu Ying's disappointment.
"Only the best manual ever. I can cultivate while having sex."
"What!" Said the two sisters unbelieving what they heard. Except for Wu Xiao who was busy climbing the head of the dead snake.
"Yup. With this, I'm sure to become harem king." Issei says while thinking how much stronger he'll get while buried in breast and pussy.
"There's no way such a perverted manual exists." Screams Wu Ying with a furious blush.
"Issei! Throw that away right now!" Says Wu Lan with a deep blush. As she feared what would happen if Wu Xiao saw it.
"What? Never." Screams Issei as he quickly hugs the manual protecting it as if it was his child.
"You better give it to me right now." Screams Wu Ying. Wanting to get rid of it before it corrupts Issei.
So began the chase as the two sisters desperately tried to catch the boy and destroy the evil manual. Until Issei remembered he could just store it back into the Boosted Gear.
