Accidentally invincible!-Chapter 54 - 00 Oh My Dear God

The wine table was lively, with glasses clinking and toasts exchanged.

Wang Zhou’s face was slightly flushed. He was genuinely grateful to Li Zhiyong and the others because their presence in Jiangdu City had ensured its safety.

Back when he was just a constable in Jiangdu City, he had already come into contact with various noble family young masters. Some were arrogant and conceited, some merely passing time, and some had even allied with the Serpent Gang.

If asked who Wang Zhou was most thankful for,

it was still Li Zhiyong and his group.

"Come, I, Wang Zhou, offer a toast to each of you for your help to Jiangdu City over the past year. I hope your wishes come true and that you succeed in becoming part of the Immortal Sect." Wang Zhou stood up, lifting his cup, his gaze sincere, and drained it in one gulp.

Lin Fan watched Wang Zhou.

He understood Wang Zhou’s contributions to Jiangdu City. For Wang Zhou, lacking a Spirit Root and with no hope of joining the Immortal Sect, he could only dedicate his entire life to Jiangdu City.

"Lord Wang, you are too kind." Li Zhiyong and the others hurriedly stood up.

Liu Ru had recovered well, but her complexion still appeared pale. Even so, her face carried a smile. The four of them all had deep feelings for Jiangdu City.

However, the Immortal Sect remained their greatest goal.

If they failed to join the Immortal Sect, they would feel regret themselves, and their families would also be disappointed.

BANG!

At that very moment.

The private room door was forcefully pushed open.

"Wang Zhou, what exactly are you trying to say?" Zhu Hou stormed in with his men, his expression furious and his face terrifyingly dark.

Wang Zhou was in the midst of bidding farewell to Li Zhiyong and the others when Zhu Hou barged in, loudly questioning him. This caused Wang Zhou’s brows to furrow tightly.

"Zhu Hou, what are you trying to do?"

Zhu Hou sneered instead of getting angry: "What am I trying to do? Our Serpent Gang had no enmity with your government, and we’ve always minded our own business. Why are you instructing your men to arrest my people on a large scale?"

"Or are you, Wang Zhou, truly intending to declare war on our Serpent Gang?"

Li Zhiyong sternly rebuked, "Zhu Hou, watch your tone!"

"Mr. Li, you’re about to leave Jiangdu City to participate in the Immortal Sect assessment. I, Zhu Hou, sincerely wish you the best of luck. However, this matter is between myself and Wang Zhou. There’s no need to trouble you esteemed gentlemen." Zhu Hou clasped his hands in salute. He didn’t take Li Zhiyong and the others seriously, thinking they were merely noble family young masters seeking accomplishments. Moreover, if their families knew they clashed with the Serpent Gang outside, they might receive a stern reprimand instead.

CLANG!

Suddenly.

A gleaming light flashed by, so swiftly it left everyone’s eyes aching.

Zhu Hou’s body stiffened sharply. He felt a cold chill on his neck, a bone-chilling coldness.

"Are you looking to die?" Lin Fan’s blade was already pressed against Zhu Hou’s throat.

Lin Fan had little tolerance for such lawless individuals.

Zhu Hou was utterly shocked.

He had not even seen how the blade ended up at his throat; the speed was simply too fast—beyond comprehension.

"Such a fast blade, I couldn’t even see it clearly." Li Zhiyong was frozen in surprise. He had thought Lin Fan’s abilities were decent but certainly not terrifyingly extraordinary.

Based on the current situation,

Lin Fan’s skills were far from ordinary.

"Hmph, if you dare, just try killing me." Zhu Hou showed no fear, convinced Lin Fan wouldn’t dare act against him—wouldn’t dare even if he had ten times the courage.

Plus, his men were right there. How could he afford to lose face?

Witnessing their Hall Master’s such domineering attitude, even with a blade pressed against his throat, remaining utterly fearless stunned the followers of Zhu Hou. His boldness was nothing short of inspiring.

SCHLK!

The blade grazed Zhu Hou’s skin, drawing blood.

Wang Zhou quickly raised his hand and grabbed Lin Fan’s arm.

He was genuinely stunned by Lin Fan, never expecting him to truly act. If not for his intervention, Zhu Hou’s head would have already rolled.

"You..." Zhu Hou looked at Lin Fan in shock, touching his neck—wet and sticky. Lowering his head, he saw blood dripping from his neck and subsequently roared furiously, "You actually dared to try killing me!"

"Try shouting again, and I promise you’ll lose your head." Lin Fan said coldly. "Right now, there are four esteemed officials from the Demon Hunting Mansion and Lord Wang from the government here. You came with intent to assassinate and were apprehended by me. Even if I killed all of you, what of it?"

A chill ran down Zhu Hou’s spine.

He looked into Lin Fan’s eyes and saw not only killing intent but also a faint anticipation.

Wait.

What did that anticipation mean?

Killing me could instill anticipation?

"Wang Zhou, is this man one of your subordinates? Do you truly think killing me will be without consequences? Let me assure you, the Serpent Gang will never let this slide." Zhu Hou glared furiously, shouting.

"Moreover, don’t you dare falsely accuse me; who did I assassinate?"

Wang Zhou gently patted Lin Fan’s shoulder, gesturing for him to calm down, before speaking: "Zhu Hou, you’re being excessively arrogant. Even your Serpent Gang’s leader wouldn’t dare act so audaciously."

"Your gang members violated the law within the city. My men witnessed it firsthand and could not ignore it. Otherwise, what’s the point of having laws?"

Under such circumstances, he knew he couldn’t back down,

or the consequences would be dire.

"Very well then. Wang Zhou, I understand your position now. I’ll make sure to relay it back." Zhu Hou said coldly, then waved his hand: "We’re leaving."

However, just as he prepared to leave,

the blade pressed against his throat remained unmoved.

"Who said you could leave? You haven’t even explained the reason for your arrival. You think you can just walk away?" Lin Fan retorted, pressing the blade slightly closer to Zhu Hou’s neck. Frightened, Zhu Hou didn’t dare move even slightly.

"Lord Wang, please continue your meal. I need to take him away for interrogation." Lin Fan said.

Wang Zhou didn’t quite understand Lin Fan’s intention.

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Nevertheless, given the current situation, Wang Zhou couldn’t say much. Letting Zhu Hou go outright would undoubtedly make Zhu Hou think Wang Zhou was afraid of the Serpent Gang.

Yet keeping him detained also carried significant risks.

The Serpent Gang was indeed formidable.

Suddenly, he recalled a thought.

Could this be Lin Fan’s plan to subdue the Serpent Gang’s arrogance?

"Move. Behave yourself, or the blade—won’t behave either." Lin Fan pushed Zhu Hou forward.

"Wang Zhou, do you truly want to burn bridges completely?" Zhu Hou yelled angrily.

SLAM!

The private room’s door was shut.

Wang Zhou didn’t come out after them.

Drunken Immortal Tavern was bustling with business.

Many diners were so startled by the scene before them that their chopsticks fell to the ground in shock.

Oh, my heavens.

What just happened?

If their eyes weren’t deceiving them, wasn’t the man just now the Hall Master of the Serpent Gang’s Mountain Opening Hall?

"Everyone, please don’t panic. This man, Zhu Hou, Hall Master of the Serpent Gang’s Mountain Opening Hall, has been apprehended by me and will be sent to the dungeon. Please continue your meals." Lin Fan announced loudly, deliberately ensuring everyone would know exactly who Zhu Hou was. He wanted them to take note and remember.

And, if possible, spread the word.

PS: Thank you all for your support. Through this arduous night, I salute each of you with immense gratitude.