Lady Zhang's lips
Xie Qing's face was like an open book, perfectly displaying his confusion. He looked at Zhang Mei and politely asked, "What reward are you referring to, lady?"
"Ugh… you know what I mean," Zhang Mei frowned and added specifics: "Your help with the map. That's what the reward is for."
"Ah, I see."
Xie Qing nodded, finally understanding what she was talking about. But he could only scratch his cheek in bewilderment.
"Actually, I didn't expect a reward in the first place," he replied honestly, then weakly smiled and made a joke: "But, if the lady agrees to kiss me on the cheek, that would be a great reward for me."
"…"
Zhang Mei remained silent and did not respond, her eyebrows furrowing even more. Xie Qing could only smile awkwardly.
"It was just a joke. I don't need a reward, believe me." Then, he straightened his posture and added with a smile: "It's my duty as a righteous cultivator."
"Hmm…"