Tang Ye simply wanted to see if Nan Bei's eternally indifferent expression would ever change. He always had a special appreciation for Nan Bei; although she did not possess the beauty of a Heavenly Immortal, she was good-looking in a way that never wore on one's interest, and she exuded an air of femininity that did not yield to masculinity, so he always saw her as a special woman. Nan Bei was also the only woman to whom he had ever said, "Let's have a grand time," as he felt that Nan Bei could inspire a great sense of heroism among the people of Jianghu.
Although Nan Bei had never displayed the coyness of a shy young woman, she was, after all, a woman. Provoked by Tang Ye's teasing, her face couldn't help but redden, followed by a burst of intense irritation. She directly thrust her spear towards Tang Ye, both out of anger towards him and with the intention to challenge him.
