Heading there personally...
Many faces in the courtyard revealed expressions of surprise.
To develop medicines in Chang'an was one thing; to go to the epidemic area and physically risk one's life was another.
Given Li Ang's current identity, status, reputation, and importance, there was absolutely no need for him to take such a risk. He was already revered as the Medicine King God, and no one would force him to go.
Even purely from a utilitarian perspective, the Yu Kingdom's Court didn't wish for Li Ang to be in danger—the role of a Natural Science scholar was greater than that of a Doctor.
"..."
Emperor Yu frowned slightly. "Gu Worms are blind. The news from Suzhou has arrived; some Cultivators have fallen ill."
"I can protect myself."
