He could tell that the naivety on LAN Xinyu's face was all an act. She was clearly digging a hole for him. She was waiting for him to jump into it, but she was trying to think of ways to push him into the hole.
Song Shibo had originally wanted to explain a few more words to the Meng clan, but he had completely given up this time. LAN Xinyu and Ling Chuxi's cooperation had blocked his way out. No matter what he said, it would be difficult to avoid the suspicion of showing weakness. It would only make people think that he was afraid of the Meng clan and might even eat his own words. He did not want to become the laughing stock of the world after just advancing to the sovereign level.
In any case, he was still a sovereign level master. No matter how powerful the Meng clan was, they couldn't possibly become mortal enemies with him over such a small matter.
As he consoled himself, Song Shi Bo felt much calmer.