Chapter 171, Critical Moment

I stared at the bridge across from me and said, "Of course not, there are rocks all around here, and spearguns are useless, but since you can only cross here, you need a rope." ”

"In this way, let's pass one person at a time, tie the rope to the body first, and the others will hold the rope behind to help him cross the bridge, so that even if the bridge really collapses, the person who crosses the bridge will not fall, and then untie it after crossing the opposite side."

"Then we take the rope back, and then the second person, and wait until there are four people on the other side, and the fifth person, if nothing else, will go straight to the opposite side with the rope, and the person on the other side will also hold on to the rope."

"In this way, the strength of the people on both sides is about the same, and then at the same time, let's flatten the rope, and the rest of the people will grab the rope and go over, and try to make the safety as high as possible, but I want to say one thing, those who can pass are lucky, if something happens in the middle, then the others can only be appointed."

Jiao Ba looked at me and said, "Agreed, it's all a gamble, I think this method is feasible, what do you say?" Jiao Ba moved his gaze to Mai Lao again.

Mai Lao's brows tightened, and after thinking for a few seconds, he said, "Okay, then let's do it according to the way of loyalty, and others don't have any opinions." ”

"No, as long as I can live it, I hope it can be safe." The steamed bun seems to be saying cool words again, which makes people listen to it very unpleasantly.

"That's... So who was the first to do it? Jenny asked, looking at the group.

"I'll stay at the end, whoever is the first to pass, you can discuss."

I directly stated that the last person to cross is the most dangerous, how much weight can this bridge bear? No one knows, as long as the first person passes safely, then the next three or four people will basically have no problem.

But after passing a few people in a row, the planks and ropes will not be able to support it, and when the people behind them pass again, it will be easy to cause the bridge to break, once the bridge collapses, even if we have ropes, we can't guarantee our own safety.

Especially the people who stay at the end of the bridge, if the people in front of me appear, it is easy to bring myself in, there are many people on the opposite side, it is good to say a little, after all, the strength is enough, but here I am left alone to pull the rope, and the strength cannot support it at all.

Once the bridge is broken, the people in front of me can directly take me down, this is the most dangerous link, which is equivalent to the people in front of me, directly implicating my fate, but after all, this attention is mine, so this most dangerous link should also be done by me.

The rope in our hands, in fact, does not play a too safe role, just to find a comfort in the hearts of the big guys, understand that people can see through at a glance, when the human body is rapidly declining, that force, is not a few people can hold at all.

"No need to discuss, I'll be the first to go." It's Li Xin again, this girl's courage is really big, and the last time she crossed the Heihe, she was also the first.

"Huh? You're going to be the first one again, huh? I think it's better to forget it, now is not the time to do it. Jenny dissuaded her again.

"I didn't, I know what I'm doing." Li Xin spoke very resolutely.

"Listen to me, okay? I don't want to see anything happen to you. Jenny took her hand and said worriedly.

Li Xin smiled and said, "Don't worry, Jenny, it'll be fine, don't persuade me anymore." ”

The others didn't say anything, Jiao Ba and Chang Shan, and Shunzi, none of the three of them spoke, I don't know if they agreed or what, Jiao Ba's eyes kept falling on the small bridge, and it is estimated that he may not have heard what Li Xin said just now.

Shunzi bowed his head and was silent, Chang Shan's eyes were even more erratic, and he didn't know what to think about again, the big man was counting on him, and it seemed that he had to find Mai Lao.

Mai Lao and I glanced at each other, and then I turned my head and whispered to Li Xin, "Li Xin, this time is not as good as last time, basically there is no certainty, anytime, anywhere, there is a possibility of breaking the bridge, it is very dangerous." ”

Li Xin leaned into my ear and said, "No matter how dangerous it is, doesn't someone have to go?" I believe in my own. ”

"I said, this is not a joke, last time you were the first to do it, it was because I was sure, this time I know that once you suddenly fall, we may not be able to catch you." I looked into Li Xin's eyes, hoping to dispel her thoughts.

"I know, don't worry, I'm prepared for the worst." Li Xin's face is still cold, but her eyes don't match her expression, there is a kind of gentle gaze in her eyes, very clear and warm, maybe I misunderstood.

"No, you have to"

"In this way, let's come, there are so many of us men, we can't let you take the lead with a woman anymore, I feel a little unbearable." Before I finished speaking, Mai Lao interrupted me directly.

"Well, then it's decided, Mai Lao, you go first." Taking advantage of Li Xin's lack of speech, I quickly made a decision.

"No need Mai Lao, I've decided, so I'll go over first." After Li Xin finished speaking, she took the rope and tied it directly to her body, and it seemed that no one could persuade her.

"Okay, then be careful yourself, and when you cross the bridge, be careful with your step." Mai Lao nodded to Li Xin, but in the end he had no choice but to agree to her.

After Li Xin answered, she walked to the edge of the small bridge, I walked up to her and told her, "Remember, don't be too nervous, try to keep yourself calm, we will try our best to catch you behind, don't worry, your feet must be steady, you must walk slowly." ”

Li Xin nodded to me, "Well, don't worry, I will walk to the other side safely." ”

At this time, I realized that in fact, Li Xin's forehead was already sweating, and her face became much more nervous than before, a little pale, and even her breathing was a little short.

I know very well in my heart that she is stiff, and it is no wonder that whoever it is, the first person to cross the bridge will be a little nervous.

This task, it stands to reason that Mai Lao should do it, and only his courage and ability are the most suitable for taking the lead, but Li Xin has to be tough, what is she for, she has to take this risk in life or death.

I reached out and wiped the sweat on her forehead with my thumb, "Remember, if you're scared, just retreat, don't stiffen, it's not good for you." ”

"Well, I know, don't say more, it's time for me to cross the bridge." After Li Xin finished speaking, he took a few deep breaths and prepared to cross the bridge.

"Pull the rope closer, don't let go." I turned my head and shouted, walked behind Li Xin, and held the rope tightly in my hand, "Come on." ”

Li Xin slowly began to walk towards the bridge, she had a rope tied around her waist, and her hands held the two ropes on the bridge, when she stepped on the wooden plank of the small bridge for the first time, I could clearly hear the wooden plank making a 'squeak' sound, obviously, the wooden board could not bear any weight.

After Li Xin stepped down for the first time, she stopped, she turned her back to me, I couldn't see her appearance clearly, but her rapid breathing, I could clearly feel that there was an endless dark abyss below, and it really took a lot of courage to walk through here.

"If you can't come back, don't force yourself." I whispered to her that for a woman, no matter how strong she is, her heart is still relatively fragile.

Li Xin glanced at me sideways, but did not speak, turned around, and then began to continue walking, she walked very slowly, very slowly, but every time she took a step, the wooden plank under her feet would make a 'squeak' sound, this sound made my heart hang all the time, and I couldn't settle down.

Although Li Xin was walking in front, I felt more nervous than crossing the bridge by myself, my palms were covered with sweat, and my eyes didn't even dare to blink and stared at her, I was really afraid that if I was not careful, she would fall like this.

She had already walked four or five steps, and although the planks on the bridge squeaked, none of them broke, and so far, she was relatively stable, and I turned back and motioned for everyone to pull the rope closer, and the others nodded to me.

I know that they are as nervous as I am, everyone's faces are very heavy, if Li Xin passes, then it's okay to say, but if she doesn't pass, the bridge is broken halfway, not only her life is not guaranteed, but we people will all have to be buried here.

Now the surroundings are so quiet, none of us talk much, the whole cave space, seems extra quiet, even if a needle falls on the ground, you can clearly hear the sound, dead silence, dead silence again.

When Li Xin walked to a third of the way, she actually began to speed up her pace, probably because she thought that this bridge was just scary to look at, but it was actually quite safe, this was her biggest mistake, it was all at this time, and she must not be in a hurry.

"Li Xin, slow down, don't worry, steady, steady." I shouted forward, I had to warn her that speeding up would cause the planks of the bridge to suddenly be stressed, and that there would inevitably be broken planks.

Li Xin replied loudly, "It's okay, I'm safe, you don't have to worry about me." ”

She took another big stride forward, but as her speed increased, she stepped on the plank, and suddenly, I heard a 'click', and the plank at the bottom of the bridge disconnected.

"Be careful." Jiao Ba shouted anxiously behind me.

But it was still a step too late, because Li Xin's foot didn't step on it, she hung directly in the air, her body was crooked, and her eyes were about to fall, thanks to her quick reaction, she quickly stretched out her hand, and grabbed the two ropes on the small bridge with both hands, which made her body not fall.

But even so, her body couldn't stand firm for the time being, and the small bridge began to shake violently because of her sudden movement, the shaking from side to side was obvious, and it was accompanied by the sound of breaking the bridge at any time, which made people worry, and the scene was too terrifying