Chapter 1800: Heart-Washing Pool Malfunction?

"Strange, how could this be so?"

"】 Guo Family Second Sequence frowned, neck stretched out, staring fixedly at Xu Jie in the Heart-Washing Pool, muttering to himself."

"It shouldn't be like this; it's already been a whole day, how could there be no movement at all?"

"You should know, the Heart-Washing Pool has powerful cleansing effects; even an ordinary person, upon entering the pool and after some time of soaking, can wash away impurities and obtain a pure spirit and Dao heart."

"Xu Jie has already been in the pool for a full day; by rights, he should have long finished the heart-washing process and born a flawless Dao heart."

"But now, there is no change at all, leaving the Guo Family's sequence disciples utterly puzzled."

"Even if you threw a pig in there, after this much time it should have shed its mundanity and born an immaculate Dao heart."

"Guo Family Second Sequence couldn't help muttering, his tone tinged with dissatisfaction and doubt."

"As for the Heart-Washing Pool's abilities, the Guo Family sequence disciples know them full well; its effects are absolutely formidable, and over the years there has never been any accident."

"Yet Xu Jie before them broke this convention, making them unable to help doubting whether the Heart-Washing Pool had truly failed."

"At this moment, Xu Jie sat quietly cross-legged in the Heart-Washing Pool, eyes slightly closed, wearing a look of contentment on his face."

"He seemed unaware of the surrounding people's worry and confusion, instead appearing to enjoy himself greatly."

"From him, no sign of discomfort or pain could be seen, as if he were undergoing a comfortable bath."

"This situation only grew more eerie, for by rights he should have succeeded long ago."

"Not only Guo Family Second Sequence, but Ye Zhangqing and the others also came to the poolside at this time, each nervously watching Xu Jie in the pool, their faces showing worry."

"They had known Xu Jie for a long time and understood his talent; setting aside character and virtue, purely in terms of talent, Xu Jie was even slightly stronger than Zhao Zhengping."

"Even Zhao Zhengping finished his Dao-heart cleansing and born an immaculate Dao heart in less than two Shíchén; by rights Xu Jie should have succeeded as well."

"What the hell is Xu Lao San up to? After this much time he still hasn't succeeded."

"Zhao Zhengping said anxiously, a flicker of worry crossing his eyes."

"Others nodded in agreement, having originally thought Xu Jie could easily pass the Heart-Washing Pool's test, but they never expected him to take this long and still see no result."

"Zhao Zhengping's words sounded like a complaint, but his heart was full of worry."

"Under everyone's gaze, seeing Xu Jie still show no movement, time ticked by second by second, everyone's hearts grew ever more tense, fearing Xu Jie might meet with some mishap."

"Finally, Second Sequence exhausted his last patience, decided not to wait any longer, and personally reached in to pull Xu Jie out of the pool."

"Only seeing his form flash, he instantly arrived at the pool's edge, then extended his right hand and made a grasping motion toward Xu Jie in the pool."

"The next second, Xu Jie's whole body was lifted by an invisible force, flew out of the pool water, and landed steadily on the ground."

"What's going on? What's going on? Who's ambushing me?"

"Xu Jie had been comfortably soaking in the pool water, but was suddenly jerked out, instantly waking up."

"He looked around in panic, trying to find the attacker, but besides the familiar Ye Zhangqing and others, there was no other figure in sight."

"He furrowed his brows, regarding everyone with a suspicious look, and asked doubtfully."

"What's happening? I was cultivating in the pool—why did you suddenly pull me out?"

"Xu Jie complained somewhat discontentedly, feeling greatly confused and annoyed by this sudden turn of events."

"After all, he was enjoying a comfortable cultivation environment in the pool, yet was abruptly interrupted, so his mood naturally wouldn't be good."

"Ye Zhangqing, Zhao Zhengping, Zhao Rou and the others saw that Xu Jie was unharmed and breathed a sigh of relief, but their expressions remained solemn."

"Only Second Sequence had a grim face, sternly questioning whether Xu Jie felt any discomfort."

"No, I feel great, very comfortable."

"Xu Jie answered truthfully, a hint of suspicion still on his face."

"He simply couldn't understand why everyone was so worried about him, even dragging him out of the pool by force."

"However, he didn't realize that everything that had happened while he was soaking in the pool had already aroused everyone's vigilance."

"Hearing Xu Jie's reply, everyone present furrowed their brows: no discomfort, so how come an immaculate Dao heart hasn't been born yet?"

"Second Sequence stood there silently, as if pondering something."

"His gaze gradually became sharp and resolute, as if trying to pierce Xu Jie's body."

"Suddenly he took a step forward, walking with steady, powerful strides."

"His palm slowly extended, reaching toward Xu Jie's chest."

"Seeing Second Sequence's move, Xu Jie's heart tightened; he instinctively wanted to dodge, but found his body seemed unresponsive, unable to move at all."

"He widened his eyes, looking at Second Sequence with a face full of terror."

"No… don't! I don't like this…"

"Xu Jie's face flushed, he stammered, showing a hint of embarrassment and fear."

"However, before his words could finish, Second Sequence coldly cut him off: \"Shut up, don't move around. \""

"You damn well blushed like a little teapot."

"Xu Jie felt a wave of helplessness, thinking how he could have encountered such a thing."

"Various thoughts flashed through his mind, trying to find a way to escape his predicament."

"But he quickly realized he was utterly unable to resist, so he could only shut his mouth and silently pray that Second Sequence would be gentler later."

"Second Sequence's expression was solemn, brows slightly furrowed, as if striving to focus his spirit."

"He lightly placed his hand on Xu Jie's chest, feeling his heartbeat and breath."

"As time passed, his complexion gradually grew grave, for he sensed nothing abnormal."

"He knew that if Xu Jie's body was fine, the problem likely lay with the Heart-Washing Pool."

"And if the Heart-Washing Pool itself malfunctioned, that would be a major issue, possibly beyond their capabilities."

"Seeing Second Sequence's face grow uglier, Xu Jie also grew more tense, even casting a pleading look toward Ye Zhangqing and the others."

"That feeling was as if saying, 'Fellow sect brothers, you're just going to watch me like this? I, Xu Lao San, have lived an innocent life.'"

"But Ye Zhangqing and the others simply ignored Xu Jie's gaze, instead turning to Second Sequence and asking."

"Shī xiōng, how are you?"

Hearing that, the Second Sequence remained silent without answering, not finding any problem, ah, Xu Jie's physical condition was completely normal; could it really be that the Mind-Washing Pool had an issue?

The unwilling-to-give-up Second Sequence examined Xu Jie's body again carefully; slowly, his expression turned strange—this guy..............