The 'them' referred to by Zheng Qing are not entirely female.
It also includes Lin Guo.
That's right, he was referring to Zhu Si, Li Meng, Su Ya, and Lin Guo, four little witches who make up the 'off-field personnel'. It's not impossible to view them as a backup team, especially since Lin Guo serves as the manager of the Absolution, and with her excellent alchemy skills, she can provide substantial help even off-field.
The only problem is that this is not an official hunting competition, nor is the surrounding area a safe hunting ground repeatedly surveyed by the Hunting Committee.
