Martial Red Dragon Emperor

Chapter 8 Leaving the village

Issei's POV

Three days after Wu Ying's breakthrough. The sisters began collecting all the essentials for their trip to the capital. Most of it involved a lot of preparing and storing food. We were finally ready to go on a journey to the capital of this country of this fantasy world. Of course, there were many roadblocks that kind of put a stop on beginning our journey.

First, Wu Lan was against leaving and thought to stay with Wu Xiao. Not wanting to abandon their old home and thinking the trip would be too harsh for her and Wu Xiao. After all, unlike me and Ying, they were not cultivators and didn't think they could survive out in the wilds.

When Wu Xiao heard they couldn't go, she started making a fuss that she didn't want to stay behind. But was quickly scolded by her oldest sister.

Obviously, Wu Ying would not allow her sisters to be left behind and unprotected. Some other bandits could one day discover this village and attack them. Not to mention the danger two defenseless young girls could bring. Plus she didn't want to be separated from her sisters. So she tried to convince her that she and I will protect them during their trip. But Wu Lan was not convinced.

As I saw the three sisters begin to argue over this. I start to think that Wu Lan had a point considering that there were snakes the size of cars and assuming the old man called it a low-rank beast, it must have meant there were stronger monsters in this world. Seeing how difficult it was for me just to kill it. It would probably be even more difficult defending Wu Lan and Wu Xiao, even with the help of Wu Ying. If only the two sisters could also reach the first stage of the Fighter realm. Wait a minute. Why don't they cultivate?

"Why don't Wu Lan and Wu Xiao cultivate?" I say stopping the pointless argument between sisters as the three of them stop and look at me as if I grew a second head.

"What are you talking about?" Wu Ying says looking at me weirdly.

"Well, the trip could be a lot easier if Wu Lan and Wu Xiao could at least defend themselves. So, why not let them start cultivating to a First Stage Fighter." I say defending my outburst as I don't know what's the big deal about them cultivating?

"Are you an idiot? It took me years of harsh physical training to even reach the First Stage. Just look at them, do you honestly believe they are capable of going through with it? Not to mention how long we'd have to wait for them to reach it." Wu Ying says with a frown. Probably thinking of the harsh training they would have to go through.

"Issei, your idea would make the trip easier. But Wu Xiao and I just aren't meant for that lifestyle." Wu Lan says in a less harsh tone.

"Well, I think it's a great idea. I want to punch just like sis Ying and big bro." Wu Xiao says, defending her big bro.

"But don't we now have a cultivation manual with us? It should be much easier to reach the first stage if they just follow the instructions on the manual. I mean Wu Ying reached the Second Stage just by meditating all day. I'm sure, if Wu Lan and Wu Xiao used the manual. They could also reach the First Stage." I say while thinking about why them cultivating was a bad idea.

It didn't take long for the two sisters to realize that I had a point. As I saw the look of realization come to their faces as their eyes widen and mouth open. Guess I'm not so dumb after all.

"I-I didn't just sit around and meditated all day." Wu Ying says with a furious blush and glare as she turns her head, not able to look at me. Classic Tsundere. She truly is cute when she's like this.

"Is this okay? Wasn't the manual only for Wu Ying?" Wu Lan says as she considered the idea.

"It's not like the manual was made just for me. Any female can practically use it. I wish I thought of this before."