Chapter 286 - 286 Visiting a shrine (II) (1/2)

The couple continued to explore the stalls in the town square.

After they bought various trinkets and souvenirs, their next destination was the shrines and temples.

Since her rebirth, Xiong Zhi now believed in karma and some supernatural beliefs which the modern people called superstitions. Thus, she asked Linfeng to visit the most desolate shrine in the vicinity to pray.

A shrine least undisturbed by people should be able to retain its most spiritual aura.

Linfeng and Xiong Zhi walked while holding hands, and their intertwined hands were also inside Linfeng's pocket. It was summer, but perhaps because of the verdant plants and lush trees in the surroundings, in addition to the cool wind coming from the nearby mountains, the afternoon air in this town was refreshing.

Being near to each other while walking slowly gave them so much comfort and enjoyment. They were both the kind of people who did not like to talk, so aside from a few spontaneous random sweet nothings, they spent most of the time enjoying the peaceful moment and occasional affectionate glances thrown to each other.

There was a relatively unknown shrine which they happened to hear in passing from a local person. The local person said that there was a hearsay long ago that a person could make a wish in that shrine and it will be granted.

However, the shrine was not very popular because it was not well maintained. Not to mention, it did not look like a safe place to visit. Eventually, it was left alone in its old and isolated state.

Xiong Zhi and Linfeng arrived at the place. They were stunned to see a wooden old bridge between two crags and under it was a trench. The trench under the rickety old bridge was quite deep, with a shallow, rocky stream several feet below. At the end of the bridge was the isolated shrine.

There was an old sign board before the bridge.

'Whoever crosses the bridge and overcomes the strong winds, can make a wish which shall be granted.'

This was clearly the gimmick of the town for tourism. But even knowing that, the pair's interest was piqued and they wanted to try crossing the bridge.

Challenges always made the hot blooded youths livelier.

Linfeng first tried to check the quality of the bridge. Although the bridge was old, with every step producing a rickety sound, and how every movement made on top of the bridge would let it sway in the air, he was surprised to see that the bridge was actually intact, with every floorboard made of strong wood. The ropes also looked old and gray, but they were very thick and sturdy.

The bridge could definitely support more than twice his own weight.

However, the blowing wind above the trench and the swaying movements of the bridge, plus its deceptive appearance, probably scared off a lot tourists.

Linfeng suddenly had a mischievous idea.

He turned and smiled at Xiong Zhi, there was a glint of playfulness in his eyes, ”Young Miss, do you want to try?”

His tone was faintly challenging Xiong Zhi.

If his Young Miss felt scared to cross the bridge but still insisted to go over, then he would happily recommend himself as 'the hugging buddy' of his Young Miss, until they reach the other side.

Xiong Zhi nodded. ”I'm not afraid of heights.”

”...” Linfeng who was looking forward to his Young Miss's hugs froze.

Ah, how could he forget, his Young Miss was different from the usual young misses of other families.

The embarrassment he felt rose to his ears. He then laughed it off. ”Neither am I. We can certainly pass this bridge with flying colors,” he said and held Xiong Zhi's hand in a firm yet gentle grip.

Xiong Zhi stared at Linfeng, feeling that she missed something.

The couple took one step onto the shaking bridge.