"If you can read, then maybe in three to five years, when you're as old as your sister, you'll be able to go to the battlefield. After honing your skills for another two years, you might even become a general."
"Really?" Little Haozi was tempted.
Su Qiao shot him a sideways glance. "Would your sister lie to you?"
"There aren't many words in this booklet either. How about you work hard and learn? We can study a little each day. It really won't take that long."
"Before you learn martial arts, you'll first need to get your body into better shape. You'll have to run every day and practice horse stance. Only after laying a solid foundation can you learn martial arts. That's how your sister started too."
Little Haozi hesitated for a while, but he still couldn't resist the temptation. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Sis, then I'll study the booklet while exercising."
"Mm, that's what your sister had in mind too."
He had finally taken the bait, and Su Qiao was quite pleased.
Little Haozi was already growing impatient. He grabbed her hand and headed out of the bamboo grove. "Sis, let's go home. Hurry and teach me the words I'll need tomorrow."
"All right."
The corners of Su Qiao's lips lifted slightly as she casually tucked the booklet back into her clothes.
"I'll keep the booklet here for now, so no one discovers it. If someone takes it away, that'll be troublesome. Then you won't be able to learn martial arts or become a Great General, and you won't be able to become even more awe-inspiring."
"Mm, then let Sis keep it for now."
Little Haozi had been a little reluctant at first, but after hearing that, he immediately agreed.
"Don't worry. Once you've learned all the