Great Qi is a vast country in this world.
Its land area can basically be confirmed to exceed 20 million square kilometers.
The reason it possesses such a massive territory is partly due to the assistance of some cultivators in certain aspects, helping this nation.
This is known as ‘aiding the national destiny and gaining the protection of dragon energy.’
Therefore, Great Qi is arguably the most powerful country in this world today.
Surrounding Great Qi are many smaller nations, and to the north, beyond the pass, there are nomadic tribes.
Although these nomadic tribes do not have cultivators among them, they do have similar shamans.
Though called shamans, their strength should not be far off from that of cultivators.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t be able to casually raid south for resources.
If they truly had no ability, it would basically be impossible for them to contend with Great Qi.
Other small nations are in similar situations; some have cultivators, while others have beings similar to cultivators.
All in all, this world is primarily dominated by cultivators.
As for immortals, besides those at the very top echelons of Great Qi who can access them, the rest are mostly hidden deep within remote mountains and ancient forests.
Back then, Xu Ping’an, desiring to cultivate immortality and achieve longevity, dispersed his family fortune and searched the world after his parents passed away.
After several years, he finally found a major cultivation sect called Liuyun Sect.
It was said to be one of the top sects within Great Qi.
However, after seeking immortality at their doorstep, he was ultimately determined to be ‘utterly without aptitude, a piece of rotten wood that cannot be carved,’ and was subsequently expelled from the sect.
That immortal sect seemed to have some special formation; once he was driven away, he could never find a second opportunity to reach the sect again.
It was during that time that Xu Ping’an obtained the system.
Although he had no cultivation talent, the system cultivated him into an unparalleled physician.
And now, the small courtyard where Xu Ping’an resides is located in Liuye County, Nanzhou, in the southern part of Great Qi, an area renowned as a land of fish and rice.
The largest town nearby is Liuye City.
It takes more than an hour to walk from the foot of the mountain where he lives to the town.
Along the way, Pei Qingxuan’s chattering never stopped.
She was like a living “Why,” constantly asking, “Husband, husband, what’s that?” whenever she saw something.
And Xu Ping’an answered patiently.
In fact, he rather enjoyed this feeling, because every time Pei Qingxuan was curious, she would wrap her arm around his.
She would look at him with those curious, expectant, big eyes, filled with “I’m so curious.”
That astonishing elasticity, that superb soft texture, and that exquisitely beautiful face filled with an expression of “My husband is so amazing” were truly irresistible!
A delicate, beautiful girl looking at you with such admiring eyes, and occasionally calling out “Husband, husband.”
Who could resist?
“Husband, husband~ Is this the county town? It’s so lively~”
There wasn’t much delay at the city gate.
Although Xu Ping’an wasn’t particularly famous, quite a few people recognized him.
After all, he had been living in Liuye City for eight years, and with his miraculous medical skills, he had earned the respect of many.
Normally, given Pei Qingxuan’s appearance and her wearing men’s clothes, the officers shouldn’t have let them pass easily.
But fortunately, one of the officers was an old acquaintance of his.
So, they passed through quite smoothly.
Even though Great Qi is as powerful as it is now, there are still troubles within the country.
This is just Nanzhou; if it were a city further north, they would likely have been thoroughly interrogated.
“Hmm, this is the county town. We’ll go buy you some clothes first.”
Xu Ping’an, carrying his medicine basket, looked at Pei Qingxuan, who was holding his arm, completely oblivious to other people’s gazes.
He even felt a bit proud.
After all, none of the men looking at him lacked envy, jealousy, and even hatred.
There was no denying it; Pei Qingxuan’s appearance was truly stunning.
At least, it seemed no one here could rival her beauty.
She clearly looked like a young lady from a noble household.
Naturally, she attracted a lot of attention.
His arm was suddenly held tighter, almost completely sinking into that deep cleavage.
Against that backdrop, those two mounds appeared even more perfectly round.
“Husband~ They all seem to be looking at me…”
When they first entered the city, Pei Qingxuan was a little excited, but once the excitement wore off, she became a bit scared.
“It’s nothing, it’s nothing. It’s because my wife is beautiful, that’s why those people are looking at you.”
Xu Ping’an quickly comforted the silly girl, feeling a little amused.
Just a moment ago, she was like a skylark, chirping incessantly, but here, she was like a startled little quail, wishing she could bury her head in his arms.
“Husband, how much longer until we reach the clothing store? Their gazes… are so strange.”
Of course, they’re strange.
You’re such a beautiful woman, dressed in men’s clothes, and you’re openly holding someone’s arm in the street, disregarding the proper distance between men and women.
It would be strange if their gazes weren’t strange.
Xu Ping’an couldn’t help but complain inwardly, yet he knew very well that asking Pei Qingxuan to let go now was absolutely impossible.
Although they had only spent one night together, he understood that, due to her amnesia, Pei Qingxuan almost entirely relied on him.
“Alright, don’t mind them. We’re here.”
“We’re here?”
Pei Qingxuan looked up, and her pitiful big eyes were already glistening with tears.
Clearly, she was on the verge of crying.
“Yes, we’re here. This is the clothing store.”
Xu Ping’an smiled and nodded, holding the silly girl’s hand and walking into the clothing store.
As soon as they stepped inside, a shop assistant came to greet them.
“Oh, welcome, honored guest… Oh, my! Isn’t this Mr. Xu! Have you come to see our owner?”
Clearly, the shop assistant recognized Xu Ping’an.
As soon as he saw him, he immediately became very warm and familiar.
“Heh heh~ Little Brother Wang, I won’t be seeing your owner today. Also, this is the medicine I promised last time; I’ve brought it.”
Xu Ping’an took out a packet of yellow paper from a hidden pocket in his sleeve, containing a dozen or so pills.
As for what kind of pills they were?
Well… when one reaches middle age, there are always times when one feels less capable.
The owner of this clothing store is a big merchant after all, with a few ‘flowers’ at home waiting to be watered.
Naturally, he had some concerns in that regard.
And Xu Ping’an… of course, was the best antidote.
Such minor issues were easily handled.
“Oh my, you even bothered to deliver it personally! You… Come, come, come, please have a seat. I’ll go brew some tea for you right away.”
“No rush, Little Brother Wang, there’s one more thing I need to trouble you with. Is your female clerk here? My wife needs to buy a few sets of clothes.”
“Oh! It’s Mrs. Xu! Oh, my eyes are truly useless! Please sit, please sit! Please wait a moment; I’ll call someone for you right away.”