After mulling it over, Tang Qian still breathed a sigh of relief.
However, she could also envision a fatal flaw in the situation.
Her expression was complex as she looked at Wen Jiang. "Wen Jiang, I know you're strong, but all of this hinges on you *remaining* strong. If you stay at A-Level for too long, or if you reach S Rank but can't display the same talent you did at A-Level, you know those people will trample you mercilessly."
Her relationship with Wen Jiang had grown quite good, which was why they were discussing such matters.
Wen Jiang nodded. "I know."
She would continue to grow stronger, but she wasn't blind to reality. Her contingency plans were already laid, and her cooperation with the Empire was unbreakable. The Empire recognized her value and certainly wouldn't let her come to harm easily. What was happening now was merely an appetizer; the greatest crisis was still far from emerging.
