By kicking OneManMedia to the front, it helped save Xu Feng a lot of trouble from the former attempting any stealth play.
Additionally, he could use this as an opportunity to assess OneManMedia's combat skills and adaptability in unexpected situations. Combat skill would be how his swordsman style plays out when being cornered by multiple enemies.
As for the unexpected situation, it was naturally Xu Feng throwing him under the bus unannounced.
Time and time again, Xu Feng had trained himself repeatedly when being involved in unexpected situations. Every time, he emerged victorious, albeit with many mistakes and sacrifices.
However, it was those mistakes and sacrifices that honed him to be who he is now.
It was an experience that one could never pay for unless they physically undergo such training.