"Our cultivation levels aren’t high. We wouldn't be able to protect your safety. You’d best find another group to accompany you."

When the group of women heard Ling Xi say this, they assumed she was just jealous.

Ling Xi took a completely different route from them—soft and cute—whereas their group was full of bold, and commanding queen-like women.

The woman at the front curled her red lips into a smile and looked at Ling Xi with amusement. "Little sister, don’t be so hot-tempered. Girls should be gentle, you know, men tend to like sweet-tempered women."

Ling Xi glanced uncertainly at Zhang Nu and the others. She had asked them to let her join, and if they abandoned her now, she wouldn’t know what to do.

Zhang Nu, seeing Ling Xi like this, immediately pulled her behind him. "I don’t think that’s a fair generalization. Not all men like gentle women. Even if they did, what does that have to do with you?"

The lead woman’s expression twisted with anger.

They had always relied on their beauty to seduce countless men, many of whom had ended up as nothing more than corpses under their feet. But now, in front of Zhang Nu and his group, that very beauty seemed to have lost its power.

"You, man—can’t you see what we’re good for? We’re so beautiful, and you’re completely indifferent?"

Zhang Nu let out a snort of laughter.

Beautiful? These women were just dressed provocatively. True beauty was either someone like Ling Xi or a dignified noblewoman. These women looked more like brothel girls. How could they call themselves beautiful?

"People ought to have a bit of self-awareness. With how you look, who would like you?"

"And those outfits… anyone who didn’t know better would think you were working in a brothel."

The moment Lin Xiao said this, Zhang Nu couldn’t help laughing. He hadn’t expected Lin Xiao to be so sharp-tongued. He’d always thought Lin Xiao was the quiet, reserved type.

The group of women, upon hearing Lin Xiao’s words, looked like they wanted to rip him to pieces.

"Didn’t expect you to be so foul-mouthed," one of them snapped. "I’d suggest you apologize quickly or there will be consequences."

Lin Xiao merely glanced at them silently, making it clear he had no intention of apologizing.

The women looked like they were about to explode, fists clenched, and teeth grinding.

Even Zhang Nu and the others thought Lin Xiao had gone a little too far. Sure, everything he said was true, but it wasn’t something he should’ve said aloud in front of a group of women—they had their pride, after all.

"Lin Xiao, come on. They’re still girls. You should give them a little leeway."

The group of women nodded approvingly at Zhang Nu’s words.

"But even if they’re like that, you didn’t need to say it outright. Let them save some face," he added.

Originally, the women had thought Zhang Nu was a decent guy who’d stood up for them, but hearing his last remark made the corners of their mouths twitch. 

It was now painfully obvious that none of these people were easy to deal with. Since that was the case, there was no point pretending anymore. They’d just kill this group and be done with it.

"You really want to keep arguing with us?"

“I’m telling you—the last guy who talked like that to us is already six feet under. If you know what’s good for you, apologize. Now."

Zhang Nu and the others completely ignored them, clearly preparing to walk away.

But how could those women possibly let them leave so easily?

"Are you really ignoring our words?"

The lead woman reached out to block them, but Zhang Nu slapped her hand away without hesitation. 

"You’re the ones throwing yourselves at the muzzle of the gun. Why are you acting like we’re the ones insulting you?"

"Don’t forget, you’re the ones who started this. What does that have to do with us? Just a bunch of self-entitled clowns, dancing up and down for attention."

Hearing such outrageous words, the women couldn’t hold back any longer. They were ready to teach Zhang Nu a harsh lesson.