Standing at the edge of the wooden bridge, Xiao Feng had two ropes tied around his waist, with the others divided into two groups, each holding a rope to maintain stability in case of any accidents.
But even so, as Xiao Feng said, taking so risks is inevitable.
Because even if the hornbill remains still, the pythons below might still leap up to bite.
And aside from these external threats, one also needs a remarkable ntal strength.
It's like looking down from a height; people can't help but worry about falling.
In such a scenario, nerves would be in a tense state. Any slight movent, even minor sounds, can be amplified endlessly by the senses, influencing the mind and body.
"Ready, I'm going to start walking." Xiao Feng casually stated and took the first step.
"Creak!"
The wooden bridge, which hadn't been stepped on for ages, emitted a piercing sound.
In actuality, calling it a wooden bridge is misleading; it was rely a long plank, just wide enough to fit a foot.
Each step Xiao Feng took caused the plank to tremble up and down, causing fear among the watchers, worried it might spring him off.
"Good thing Bozai didn't co along, otherwise he'd collapse the bridge on his own," comnted the little girl full of emotion.
The people familiar with Wang Lubo nodded in agreent, sharing the sa sentint.
Xiao Feng's strides were neither hurried nor slow. His eyes focused intensely on the plank beneath him, seemingly seeing only the narrow bridge.
In truth, his actions had a deliberate aspect, as below were intertwined, endlessly writhing snake groups. It would be impossible to claim no fear at all.
While Xiao Feng sotis ca off as reckless, his cautiousness was unseen to outsiders.
"Already halfway across," Sun Shijie sighed in relief, "At this pace, in about half a minute, he'll reach the other side."
Lin Zhiyan glanced at him, calmly stating, "It's not ti to relax yet. Once everyone is across, it's never too late to celebrate."
At this mont, Zhao Guo'an closed his eyes, shaking his head, a furrow forming tightly on his brow.
"You seem uncomfortable?"
Behind him, Lin Jiaxuan noticed sothing amiss and couldn't help but ask.
Zhao Guo'an inadvertently swallowed, wiping the cold sweat off his forehead, "It's nothing, just a bit of acrophobia mixed with the fear of the poisonous snakes below, just a bit tense."
Speaking, he took out a plastic bottle from his pocket, opened it, and swallowed a pill, ceasing the cold sweat from his brow.
"Almost there!" Uncle Jiu reminded.
Everyone quickly focused their attention; just a few more steps remained, mistakes were not permissible now!
But, the more you fear sothing, the more likely it is to happen.
"Crack, crack, crack..."
The first sound was the wooden bridge snapping, imdiately followed by it sinking further, on the brink of collapsing.
Xiao Feng was just five ters away from the other side.
Everyone couldn't help but panic. If the bridge broke halfway through, it would have been manageable, but now, even with all their might, they couldn't avoid swaying at the bottom.
Judging from the distance, avoiding the snake swarm below was impossible.
"Xiao Feng bro!"
"Big brother Yanhuang!"
The little girl and Lu Yao shouted simultaneously.
In their panic, everyone had the instinct to pull the rope desperately. But just as they pulled twice, Xiao Feng roared.
"Don't pull the rope!"
As soon as he spoke, Xiao Feng's leg stomped on the wooden bridge, propelling himself forward.
"Let go!" Lin Zhiyan urgently commanded.
If Xiao Feng could leap directly to the other side but was pulled down by the rope, it would truly be a disaster.
Moreover, once Xiao Feng launched himself, there was no turning back.
Everyone instinctively let go, followed by a loud "bang."
The wooden bridge collapsed, crashing into the snake swarm below.
"Squeak, squeak, squeak..."
The snake swarm writhed, enveloping the collapsed bridge, the entire process taking less than two seconds. If a person had fallen, the outco might not be much different.
Of course, there was no ti to feel fear, as Xiao Feng's safety was paramount.
True to expectations, Xiao Feng had leapt to the other side, rolling once to dissipate the force, quickly standing up. Though sowhat disheveled, he escaped unhard.
However, the group couldn't quite muster happiness.
Xiao Feng was safe, but the question remained – without a bridge, how would they cross?
Zhao Guo'an half-jestingly said, "Old Xiao, should we wait here and let you go forward alone?"
The little girl's temper flared up, angrily retorting, "Talk nonsense again, and I'll throw you down!"
Zhao Guo'an quickly shut up; when this little auntie gets angry, it's no joke, especially when it's because of Xiao Feng. She might actually toss him down.
This outco was equally unexpected for Xiao Feng.
The serpent and hornbill hadn't stirred trouble, yet the less guarded bridge collapsed, truly proving man proposes, and heaven disposes.
"Don't worry, let think of a solution," Xiao Feng reassured everyone.
After a while, Lin Zhiyan hesitated and said, "There is a thod, but..."
"Co on, sister Zhiyan, if you have a way, just say it!" The little girl urged.
Lin Zhiyan nodded, looking at Xiao Feng on the opposite side, "You and I grab the ends of the rope, and everyone crosses one by one, though this thod demands physical strength."
"What about you?" Xiao Feng countered, "Everyone crosses over, could you fly over?"
Lin Zhiyan insisted, "Without a better solution, getting one across is better than nothing."
Xiao Feng waved off the idea, "No more talking, this thod doesn't work for . Give ten minutes; I refuse to believe a living person can be held up by this!"
He then looked at Sun Shijie, "Aren't you good with handling toxins and such? Got anything useful?"
Sun Shijie frowned, seemingly displeased, shook his head, replying, "No, this ti I only brought external dications and so antidotes."
The little girl rallied the group, "Let's all brainstorm together; surely, we'll co up with a solution."
"Yes!" Lu Yao nodded emphatically, "If worse cos to worst, since we're not too deep in, we could go out and find a way. Anyway, we won't leave anyone behind!"
Their encouragent revitalized the previously low spirits, prompting everyone to think hard, seeking a breakthrough solution.
As the saying goes, three heads are better than one; with so many brains working in tandem, perhaps a clever idea would erge.
After a long ti, Xiao Feng suddenly looked up, a spark of brilliance in his eyes, "I've got a plan!"
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