After silently staring at Yingzi for several moments, the Sword Head Serpent spoke, "If you value your life, leave behind that meat and get out of my territory!"
Having a territory named after oneself signifies dominion over that area, and entering another's domain without permission typically invites conflict. Should the Sword Head Serpent flee from an unwelcome guest in its own territory, it would risk becoming a laughingstock, vulnerable to attacks from others who might perceive it as weak.
This was why the Sword Head Serpent refused to flee despite its fear of Yingzi. Driven by the need to protect its territory and maintain its pride and honor, it was prepared to face even death rather than show weakness and risk losing the territory that it had ruled for many decades.
