Surviving In The Ancient Times With Limitless Supplies
Chapter 52: Crossing The Bridge

Chapter 52: Crossing The Bridge

Xiao Shao nodded to his mother, then glanced at Xu Xiang again. Seeing her calm expression, the corners of his lips curled up slightly. Looking at the ancient wooden bridge in front of him, his face became serious. With a flick of the rein, the mule began to walk slowly.

Drak~ Drak~ Creak~

The creaking sound of the board being stepped on by the mule made everyone’s hearts tighten instantly. Standing behind, they saw Xiao Shao carefully driving the mule cart across the bridge. Every time they saw part of the wooden plank falling into the deep ravine, their hearts sank.

After a long time, the mule cart finally crossed the bridge safely. Seeing Xiao Shao getting off the mule cart, the members of the Xiao family breathed a sigh of relief. Xiao Shao waved his hand and signaled Xiao Han to start crossing the bridge.

Xiao Han nodded at his elder brother, and shook the reins of the mule in his hand. When the mule is flicked by the reins, it begins to walk slowly. After more than twenty minutes, Xiao Han followed the example of his elder brother and crossed the bridge safely.

Seeing this, Xiao Shao motioned for them to start crossing the bridge. Xu Xiang glanced at Fan Zhengyin and said, "Second Young Master Fan, please cross the bridge first."

Fan Zhengyin nodded at Xu Xiang while carrying his elder brother on his back, and walked towards the wooden bridge. Looking at the weathered old bridge, he took a deep breath and stepped on the wooden plank. As soon as he stepped on the wooden plank, the wooden plank broke and he almost fell into the ravine.

"Watch out!"

Xu Xiang reacted quickly, grabbed his hand and caught him. She supported him to stabilize his body before letting go, and said, "Be careful. You bear the weight of two men, which is even more dangerous. Try to step on the edge of the board when walking."

With the lingering fear inside his heart, Fan Zhengyin nodded and said, "Thank you."

Suppressing his fear, he followed Xu Xiang’s suggestion and stepped on the edge of the board. After confirming that the board could bear the weight of him and his elder brother, Fan Zhengyin started to move forward. It took more than half an hour before he arrived on the other side sweating profusely.

Seeing that Fan Zhengyin arrived safely, Xu Xiang looked at Xiao Yi and Wen Wan. Looking at Wen Wan’s pale face, she smiled reassuringly and said, "Uncle Xiao, Aunt Wen, it’s your turn."

Xiao Yi nodded at her, and walked towards the bridge with his trembling wife. He held her cold, sweaty hand and said, "My wife, don’t worry. I’m here."

"Um." Nodding gently, Wen Wan held her husband’s hand tightly. With her husband by her side, she felt that even if the sky fell, he would hold it up for her.

Seeing the complete trust in his wife’s eyes, Xiao Yi smiled at her, and stepped into the wooden plank. Every time they step on it, the wooden planks will make a creaking sound, and the wooden bridge will be shaken by the wind coming between the ravine from time to time. Despite all the difficulties, it only took the two of them twenty minutes to cross the bridge.

After receiving Xiao Shao’s signal from the other side of the ravine, Xu Xiang looked at Fan Guohai and said, "Old Master Fan, it’s your turn."

Fan Guohai took his old wife’s hand and Fan Zhengxue’s hand, and led them across the bridge. Since they are so thin, crossing the bridge is easier than Xiao Yi and Wen Wan. Seeing that they arrived safely, Xu Xiang turned and looked at Fan Zhengyue and Cai Youhua.

Looking at their nervous and frightened faces, she softened her voice and said, "It will be fine. Just follow how the others cross the bridge."

Cai Youhua held her daughter’s hand tightly and nodded. After taking a few deep breaths, she bravely led her frightened daughter across the bridge. Both are women, walk very slowly, and take the longest time to cross the bridge.

After stepping on the ground, Fan Zhengyue fell to the ground trembling, covered in cold sweat. Seeing her pale face, Cai Youhua suppressed her own fear and patted her back gently. On the other side, Xu Xiang saw that they had arrived safely, and looked at Xiao Jing.

With a smile on her face, she said, "Miss Xiao, you can walk in front of me. I will protect you. You just need to concentrate on crossing the bridge."

Xiao Jing looked at Xu Xiang’s smiling face, and the fear in her heart gradually disappeared. She nodded to Xu Xiang and said, "I believe in you."

After speaking, she raised her chin and bravely stepped onto the wooden plank. Xu Xiang waited until Xiao Jing walked a few steps in front of her before she followed her closely. Xiao Jing is more courageous than other women, but it is still not easy for her to walk on the old bridge with winds blowing hard from time to time. After a few minutes, they had reached the middle of the bridge.

Just as Xu Xiang was still watching Xiao Jing and concentrating on crossing the bridge, the hoof sounds came from behind her. She looked back, and saw a cloud of dust floating behind as shadows approaching at fast speed. Judging by their speed, they will reach the bridge in a few minutes.

Without wasting any more time, she shouted, "Run!"

Xiao Jing didn’t know what happened, and turned to look behind. Seeing the bandits approaching, she turned her head and ran desperately. Behind them, the bandit leader saw that the two of them were still crossing the bridge, while the others already stood on the other side.

He licked his lips, raised his machete and shouted, "Kill all the men, catch all the women!"

Hearing his words, the other bandits immediately shouted excitedly. Seeing them approaching quickly, Xu Xiang shouted, "Run faster!"

A few minutes later, the bandits arrived and jumped off their horses one after another. Seeing that Xu Xiang and Xiao Jing had almost arrived at the other side, the bandit leader’s eyes darkened. A few seconds later, without hesitation, he raised his machete and slashed at the old rope. With his strength, he cut the rope with one move.

"Jing’er!"

"Miss Xu!"

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