Chapter 204 Taking Him Back to Modern Times

Chapter 204 Taking Him Back to Modern Times

After the enemy retreated, the tense atmosphere in the rear camp eased slightly, but there was no time to catch one's breath.

Without taking a break, everyone immediately threw themselves into the work of treating the wounded.

The tents were crammed with wounded soldiers, and many others had fallen into a coma due to exhaustion and shock.

Jiang Yutang and several military doctors worked together, their hands constantly being washed with disinfectant until they were white and peeling, but they continued to work diligently.

In the intervals, she would involuntarily look towards the direction outside the camp leading to the battlefield, her heart filled with longing for Cheng Lanzhou and Jiang Huaiyu.

The two were still fighting on the front lines when, after the enemy's sneak attack, no further news came.

Are they still pursuing the remaining enemies? Or have they encountered some other situation?

Every thought made her uneasy, and she could only force herself to temporarily put aside her worries by keeping herself constantly busy.

These anxious days lasted for three days.

During these three days, Jiang Yutang and several military doctors barely slept and were exhausted to the point of collapse.

On the morning of the fourth day, the tranquility of the camp was broken by the sound of rapid hoofbeats. A soldier covered in dust galloped in from afar, shouting loudly.

"Great news! A resounding victory! General Cheng has led his army to a great triumph, routing the enemy's main force!"

"A great victory?"

The medicine bowl in Cheng Dai'er's hand clattered to the ground, spilling the medicine all over the floor.

Jiang Yutang burst out of the tent, her face exhausted, her voice trembling with excitement: "Did they win? Lan Zhou and the others won?"

"yes!"

The soldier dismounted, panting, and replied, "General Cheng and Colonel Jiang not only defeated the main enemy force, but also recaptured the two cities that had been previously occupied! The army is now on its return journey and will be outside the camp soon!"

The worries and fatigue of the past few days vanished instantly.

She hugged Cheng Daier tightly, and the two of them burst into tears of joy.

They won! This means the war in the northern frontier can finally be put to rest, and they can finally return to Danzhou and reunite with their families!

However, this joy did not last long.

As the returning army drew closer, Jiang Yutang and Cheng Daier eagerly awaited their arrival, but their smiles froze when they saw only Jiang Huaiyu at the very front of the line.

Jiang Huaiyu was covered in dust from the battle, his expression solemn, showing no joy whatsoever after his great victory.

A strong sense of foreboding washed over her, and Jiang Yutang hurried forward, her voice strained as she asked, "Third Brother, where's Lan Zhou? Why isn't he with you up ahead?"

Upon seeing her, Jiang Huaiyu glanced at Cheng Daier behind her, who also looked anxious. A flicker of pain crossed her eyes, and she spoke with difficulty, "He..."

Before he finished speaking, several soldiers rushed over carrying a stretcher, on which lay Cheng Lanzhou.

People quickly gathered around, and after seeing the scene on the stretcher, they all gasped in shock.

Cheng Lanzhou was covered in blood, his face was ashen white, and he had no color in his skin. A broken spear had pierced his abdomen, with the shaft still stuck in his stomach. His clothes were soaked in blood, a horrifying sight.

"Lanzhou!"

Jiang Yutang's voice trembled as she reached out to touch him, but she was afraid of hurting him.

Cheng Dai'er instantly broke down, looking helplessly at Cheng Lanzhou's pale face. After regaining her senses, she cried out in a sob, "Doctor! Please save him! Save my brother!"

Jiang Yutang seemed oblivious to the pain, staring blankly at Cheng Lanzhou's abdominal wound.

Her heart ached so much she could hardly breathe, as if a spear had pierced through her chest.

This spear must not be pulled out. The abdomen is densely packed with blood vessels, and if it is pulled out, there will be immediate massive bleeding. Cheng Lanzhou will die within moments.

Even without removing it, such an injury would almost certainly be fatal under the medical conditions of ancient times.

Several military doctors also came over. After carefully examining the injury, they all shook their heads helplessly and said in a low voice, "General Cheng's injury is too severe. It has penetrated his abdominal cavity and damaged vital organs. We...we are powerless to help."

"Impossible!" Cheng Daier burst into tears and collapsed to the ground.

Cheng Daier suddenly grabbed Jiang Yutang's arm, her nails almost digging into her flesh: "Aren't you all-powerful? You can do everything, you must have a way to save him, right?"

The sounds of Cheng Daier and the soldiers crying filled his ears, and the sound of his own heartbeat gradually drowned out those sounds.

She knew better than anyone that, given the current circumstances, Cheng Lanzhou was beyond saving.

Unless... unless we go back to modern treatments!

The thought, once it surfaced, was like a lamp illuminating her chaotic thoughts. But immediately afterward, endless turmoil welled up in her heart.

Can she really take Cheng Lanzhou back to the modern era?

In the past, when she traveled through time, she always brought inanimate objects like medicine and supplies, and at most, she would bring livestock, but she never brought people.

Humans are completely different from inanimate objects and livestock. What if an accident occurs due to a misjudgment?

Just like last time when he was accidentally cut into an object by space travel, if Cheng Lanzhou were to be injured by space, the consequences would be unimaginable.

If they are rescued, both of them may be in danger.

If not rescued, Cheng Lanzhou would surely die.

As Jiang Yutang watched Cheng Lanzhou's chest rise and fall slightly, her inner struggle intensified.

She clenched her fists tightly, a resolute glint in her eyes.

She couldn't just watch Cheng Lanzhou die. Even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance, she had to try!

She took a deep breath, turned to the crowd surrounding her, and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, get out!"

Everyone was stunned. Jiang Huaiyu looked at her in confusion: "Little sister, what are you going to do?"

"I want to save him."

Jiang Yutang said firmly, "The outcome is unknown, but I will try my best. I demand that no one is allowed to approach this room or disturb me before I come out on my own!"

Cheng Dai'er stopped crying and waved for everyone to leave the tent.

She turned back to look at Jiang Yutang, her eyes filled with pleading and hope.

The curtains were closed, and the room instantly fell silent, leaving only Cheng Lanzhou and her.

Jiang Yutang walked to the bedside and sat down, gently holding Cheng Lanzhou's cold hand. Looking at his pale and lifeless face, she took out the pirated time-travel book from her pocket.

"Whether we live or die, it all depends on this one time."

She murmured softly, closed her eyes tightly, hugged the book to her chest, and held Cheng Lanzhou's body tightly with her other hand, pleading frantically in her heart:

We must succeed! We must save him!

A dazzling white light burst forth from the book, instantly enveloping her and Cheng Lanzhou's bodies.

Jiang Yutang felt a strong wave of dizziness wash over her, as if her body was being pulled by a tremendous force.

After an unknown amount of time, the dizziness subsided, and she slowly opened her eyes to find herself standing on the floor of a modern rental warehouse.

Her heart tightened, and she hurriedly looked down to see Cheng Lanzhou lying quietly on the floor beside her, her face still deathly pale.

She hurriedly squatted down to listen to Cheng Lanzhou's heartbeat, and then checked his limbs to see if they were intact. After confirming that everything was alright, she felt a little relieved and hugged his somewhat cold body.

"Lanzhou..."

Without thinking twice, Jiang Yutang wiped her eyes and immediately picked up the phone to dial 120.

"Ambulance! I need to call an ambulance!"