The leader of the extraordinary beings felt a sense of relief as Ma Si successfully broke through the encirclement.
This battle had been marred by his misjudgment.
Given the current situation, he considered it the absolute limit to have managed to send Ma Si out of the encirclement.
At the same time,
The border patrol team rushing to reinforce them also arrived at the battlefield.
With their arrival, the extraordinary beings' forces were routed, collapsing like a mountain.
Within moments, more than half of them were annihilated.
The leader of the extraordinary beings and several other high-ranking extraordinary beings were all captured alive!
The battle was a great victory!
After the battle, some border soldiers began clearing the battlefield, while Tang Geng and Tang Qin, with the assistance of the second squad, started to rescue the injured Ma Long and Han Lang.
"I'm fine! You should go check on Brother Ma first!"
Although Han Lang was injured, he was still largely capable of taking care of himself.
Despite feeling a bit unsteady, his mind was still focused on Ma Long, who was not far away.
Ma Long was carried onto a stretcher.
Apart from being conscious, his body was completely immobile.
Hearing Han Lang's concern, he also worried about Han Lang's injuries. As he was being carried away, he called out to Han Lang.
"Young sir, I'm not in any serious condition. Please focus on your treatment. Don't forget, you are a doctor. If you get better, my injuries will heal faster!"
Hearing Ma Long's teasing, Han Lang couldn't help but chuckle, shaking his head and murmuring.
"Stubborn as a mule. He's on a stretcher and still claims he's fine! Truly foolish."
However, Tang Qin, who was beside him, couldn't help but retort.
"But he's not wrong! As long as your injuries heal, with your medical skills, treating him will be no problem!"
Tang Geng chimed in, "That's right. Ma Long saying that at this moment indicates he's not in critical condition. So, the most important thing now is for you to take care of yourself! How are you? Do you need a stretcher?"
Hearing the word "stretcher," Han Lang looked at Tang Geng in shock.
But his own weak, uncontrollable legs left him no choice but to abandon his stubbornness.
"Although I hate to admit it, my head does feel a bit dizzy right now. Tang Geng, please prepare a stretcher for me!"
After saying this, his body involuntarily went limp.
If Tang Geng hadn't caught him in time, Han Lang would have likely fainted completely on the ground.
Tang Geng held the unconscious Han Lang tightly, shaking his head with a helpless smile, and then quickly signaled his comrades from the second squad. They used a stretcher to take Han Lang back to the military base.
On the way back, the withdrawing troops encountered the main reinforcements rushing from the base.
After understanding the situation, the unit commander left two patrol teams, along with the patrol team that had gone to meet Huang Yuhua, to thoroughly scout the outer perimeter of the dense forest, checking for any remaining extraordinary beings.
The others escorted Huang Yuhua and his group back to the base.
After a night of rest, Han Lang slowly woke up. The first thing he saw was Tang Geng's busy figure.
"You're finally awake? The base doctor has examined you. Although you have some internal injuries, you're generally fine. A few days of rest and you'll be okay. How are you? Are you hungry? Would you like some rice porridge?"
As a doctor himself, Han Lang was well aware of his own injuries.
However, due to his previous unconsciousness, it was natural for his teammates to have the base doctor check him.
Still, Han Lang was deeply touched by Tang Geng's concern.
"What's the situation now?"
Han Lang asked urgently, but Tang Geng calmly scooped him some rice porridge and retorted.
"Are you asking about the aftermath with the extraordinary beings, or about Ma Long's condition?"
Han Lang grew anxious and quickly replied.
"Tell me one by one!"
Tang Geng smiled slightly.
"Ma Long is fine for now. However, he is still unconscious. The base doctor said it might be due to overexertion, and they'll have to see his condition once he wakes up. There's a possibility of severe internal injuries. So, it would be best for you to check on him yourself after you recover."
"As for the extraordinary beings! Squad Leader Huang has already gone to a meeting. They say they haven't seen such large-scale operations in a long time and are concerned about their motives. Therefore, the higher-ups are discussing it. Patrols have also been increased. We'll only know the follow-up after Squad Leader Huang returns."
"However, there might be a small problem for you!"
Han Lang looked confused.
"Me?"
"Yes! You acted without authorization on the battlefield. Although the situation was special, you alerted the enemy and misjudged the situation. Squad Leader Liu said you'll have to bear some responsibility. However, your self-sacrificing rescue of Ma Long might help you atone for it. It depends on whether Huang Squad Leader and Liu Squad Leader can advocate for you!"
Hearing this answer, Han Lang felt a sense of release.
Perhaps it was due to excitement, or perhaps his mind was too tense back in the dense forest.
That's why, upon discovering the enemy, he charged out without thinking.
However, he had indeed made a mistake in his assessment of the enemy situation.
If Huang Yuhua hadn't arrived in time, this battle might not have ended with just him and Ma Long being injured.
It might have cost the lives of many comrades.
He felt immense guilt about this matter.
"The fact that I put everyone in danger is indeed my responsibility. If there are any punishments from above, I will accept them gladly. But can you take me to see Brother Ma now? I'm very worried about his condition!"
Hearing Han Lang's words, Tang Geng looked incredulous.
"It's no problem to see Ma Long, but is your current condition okay?"
Reminded by Tang Geng, Han Lang finally remembered that he was also an injured person.
He suddenly realized and quickly performed an internal scan.
After a thorough examination, he found that his internal injuries were not severe.
Apart from a slight congestion in his chest, other areas were largely unaffected.
When he had time, he could refine a low-grade Little Return Pill, and the problem would be easily solved.
However, at the moment, he might not yet have the ability to move independently.
"Well, my injuries aren't a major problem. But right now, I might still need some of your help."
Seeing Han Lang's embarrassed expression, Tang Geng couldn't help but find it amusing.
However, he didn't show it and replied considerately.
"Alright. For the sake of you being a doctor, I'll help you get there. But I have a condition!"
"What condition?"
Tang Geng smiled mysteriously.
"It's nothing much. It's just that you are now the leader of the first squad and one of the commanders the squad is focusing on cultivating. If Ma Long's injuries are not particularly urgent, you cannot overexert yourself to rescue him. Otherwise, I won't help you with this!"
Tang Geng's words completely surprised Han Lang.
He had initially thought that Tang Geng had been influenced by Ma Long and wanted to make some demands on him during this opportunity. He hadn't expected that his condition was simply out of concern for his health.
Thinking of this, he was touched and smiled repeatedly.
"Don't worry. My body is fine. After I see Brother Ma, give me half a day, and I'll be able to heal myself!"
Hearing Han Lang say this, Tang Geng finally felt relieved.
"Alright! Then get on!"
"Get on? Do I have to move myself?"
"What are you thinking? We're two grown men, why are you so disgusting? If you don't get on, how can I carry you?"
"Oh, oh, I see. Okay, okay."
After saying that, he struggled to get up and climbed onto Tang Geng's back.