"Not at all. I only have a rough understanding."
"No, your thinking is far beyond your years. Your future is bound to be limitless."
Qin Siyang was just about to offer a few modest words when Tang Wangong spoke again, his tone serious.
"But."
"You have to survive before you can grow."
"Earth's apocalypse is an age of turmoil for humanity, and turmoil breeds heroes."
"Since the apocalypse, I've seen more talented young people than I could count."
"But most of them died."
"Some were assassinated, some died at the hands of gods, and others lost their lives after getting caught in someone else's fight."
"Talent means nothing if you die before you can develop it."
"So I hope you can stay alive."
"Xiao Qin, you must be careful."
Qin Siyang knew Tang Wangong was speaking from the heart, and nodded.
"Minister Tang, don't worry. I'll remember what you've said. I'll stay alert to every enemy lurking in the shadows."
"Good."
"You're a smart young man, Xiao Qin. You grasp things as soon as they're pointed out."
Tang Wangong solemnly patted Qin Siyang on the shoulder twice, then prepared to leave.
"Xiao Qin, I need to prepare for the meeting on the Crimson Crystal. The Corrosive Black Centipede hunting mission needs some time for review. It should be ready to post by the time the Crimson Crystal meeting ends."
"All right. Sorry for the trouble, Minister Tang."
"I'll have Qian Wendao notify you when the mission is posted."
"Okay, thank you, Minister Tang... Wait, you know Qian Wendao? Is he that famous now?"
Tang Wangong laughed.
"Crawford gave me a very vivid account of your speech about 'my benefactor, Section Chief Qian.' Of course I know him."
"You and Li Tianming are taking the lead on the Crimson Crystal, and