Zhao Mengli had left, yet she left behind numerous hostile gazes.

Because Chen Xi had just admitted himself that he’d accidentally caused that chaotic battle. In other words, it was caused by him!

Zhao Mengli said that she forgave him because Chen Xi dared to admit it, but Chen Xi was clearly aware that even though she had forgiven him indeed, it had aroused the hostility of everyone else towards him at the same time.

The reason was very simple. Since she intended to forgive him, then why did she have to do it now? Moreover, she asked him this question in front of everyone. Obviously, she did this so that everyone would see and hear it before becoming hostile towards him.

This was called channeling enmity.

She plotted against him in a subtle manner.

So Chen Xi sighed emotionally that Zhao Mengli was a woman that wasn’t willing to suffer the slightest loss.

Of course, Chen Xi wouldn’t take all of this to heart because it was a test. Just as Zhen Lu had said, there was no taboo in being vicious, killing, or anything else. Thus, utilizing any and all methods were perfectly reasonable.

As for them regarding him as an enemy, if worst came to worst and they dared to come look for trouble with him, then he would slap them all back to where they came from. Perhaps Chen Xi felt slight fear towards their origins and background, but...