Accidentally invincible!-Chapter 67 - 00: Leaving Jiangdu City

Small-town rumors always spread the fastest.

Truth or not, as long as it eases the worries of ordinary folks, it becomes real to them.

Throughout Jiangdu City, stories about the government and the Serpent Gang were circulating.

"Have you heard? The Serpent Gang members locked up in the dungeon were subjected to... uh... "the chrysanthemum punishment" last night. When they were let out this morning, they couldn’t even walk, and there was a terrible stench coming from them."

"Chrysanthemum punishment? What’s that?"

"You know, chrysanthemum..."

"Which chrysanthemum..."

"Never mind. You’re not worthy of knowing such things."

"Let me tell you, there was a massive battle on the streets last night. The Boss of the Serpent Gang was killed by Bald Constable! The scene was bloody, to say the least."

"Don’t ask me how I know. I got up in the middle of the night to pee and spied on them from the alleyway."

Word-of-mouth rumors were flying everywhere.

Some were true.

But some were also false.

As the Second Master of the Serpent Gang, Yin Ji usually stayed out of all matters. But now, he had no choice but to step in. If things truly went south, he’d undoubtedly be held accountable as well.

The Third Master, Nu Hetian, had thought returning to the Serpent Gang felt like coming home, a chance to feel the warmth of family again. But instead, he was thrown into the gang’s dungeon and interrogated.

The sudden turn of events left Nu Hetian completely baffled.

Before resolving the issues with the Boss and the Third Master,

Yin Ji commanded all members of the Serpent Gang to gather, including the eight Hall Masters. Fear and unease gripped their hearts, knowing the gang had undergone a drastic shake-up.

The Serpent Gang had been turned upside down.

Yin Ji pulled out the gang’s rules, declaring they must strictly abide by them from now on, or face death.

Previously, their arrogance was all thanks to the Boss permitting it.

Now, with the Second Master suddenly taking charge, what else could they say?

They had no choice but to comply.

For Lin Fan, something of this magnitude couldn’t be kept under wraps.

Naturally, he had Bao Liu and the others spread the word about the government’s capabilities.

They elevated Bald Constable’s reputation to extraordinary heights.

When the townsfolk heard the truth, they were completely astonished.

Who would’ve thought that Bald Constable had managed to kill the Boss of the Serpent Gang? This was nothing short of groundbreaking news!

And so, an awkward situation unfolded.

Bald hairstyles became increasingly popular throughout the city.

Paper effigies of Bald Constable Lin Fan were selling like hotcakes, and the catchphrase had evolved from "strut wherever you want" to "walk however you please."

On this day,

a group of bald constables strolled down the street, noticing that many townsfolk had also shaved their heads.

The sudden change left them feeling a bit out of place.

Terrifying!

What they once mocked as an unattractive hairstyle had suddenly exploded into a citywide trend. Even the barber shop owner was earning big bucks, grinning from ear to ear in his dreams—after all, Lin Fan had had his haircut there. Countless citizens wanted to feel through their smooth scalps what it was like to use the barber’s tools on Constable Lin.

"Chief, are we skipping training today?" Wang Baoliu asked. The fifteen rookie constables had already made quite a name for themselves in Jiangdu City. Whenever they returned home, their neighbors would throw admiring glances their way.

Sometimes, people would even sneak around to eavesdrop, hoping to catch snippets of their conversations.

Praising my wit.

Or maybe my good looks.

Lin Fan looked at his fifteen younger brothers but said nothing.

Though their time together had been short,

they’d already forged deep bonds between big brother and little brothers.

Lin Fan led them to the city gates but stopped there instead of moving forward, simply waiting.

Soon enough,

Wang Zhou and Zhao Desheng appeared leading horses, handing over a bundle to Lin Fan.

The day of departure had arrived so quickly.

The Immortal Sect’s examination date was drawing near.

Although Lin Fan didn’t possess a Spirit Root for the time being, with his current Martial Arts Realm, he figured he’d stand out and be welcomed.

Besides, he was eager to venture out and see the broader world.

Wang Zhou stepped up to Lin Fan, patting him on the shoulder. "You’ve worked hard these past few days."

"Lord, this was no trouble at all—just what I should do," Lin Fan replied with a smile.

Then he turned to his younger brothers.

"Brothers, I meant to tell you earlier, but farewells are always so bittersweet. I didn’t want to make things harder. I’m leaving now to participate in the Immortal Sect’s examination. From here on, the honor of our constables lies in your hands."

Lin Fan thought staying in Jiangdu City and living an ordinary life wouldn’t be so bad.

But that was assuming he didn’t run into an Immortal Sect expert.

Otherwise, he doubted he could keep such figures in check.

"Chief, you’re saying... you’re leaving here?" Wang Baoliu was dumbfounded, and not just him—every one of the younger brothers shared the same stunned look.

They all understood clearly how much the Chief cared about them.

Despite their brief time together, they already considered Lin Fan their lifelong leader.

"Yes, I’m saying goodbye and leaving," Lin Fan said.

Wang Baoliu opened his mouth as if to say something but eventually held back. Flashing a smile instead, he said, "Chief, don’t worry. As long as we’re here, we’ll make sure the honor of our constables stays untarnished."

"Chief, these are some buns my dad made for you to take along,"

Bao Liu said, pulling buns out of his pocket.

"Don’t worry, brothers. Your Chief is just leaving for a while. Once I establish myself at the Immortal Sect, I’ll bring you all there as well," Lin Fan said, taking the buns with a smile.

"When that time comes, you’ll have an Immortal as your leader—doesn’t that sound impressive?"

"Hahaha."

Lin Fan laughed heartily before turning to Wang Zhou. "Lord Wang, I entrust these brothers to your care. Please take good care of them for me."

"Don’t worry, they’re government men, which means they’re my men. I’ll take care of them," Wang Zhou replied.

Zhao Desheng nodded at Lin Fan, signaling for him to leave without worry.

With them in Jiangdu City, things would remain under control.

"Lord Wang, I should be on my way now," Lin Fan said, taking the bundle from Wang Zhou, along with a token—a Merit Token, recording his accomplishments with the Jiangdu City government.

Although Wang Zhou himself was unlikely to ever enter the Immortal Sect, he willingly gave it to Lin Fan,

hoping to increase Lin Fan’s chances of entering the sect.

"Travel safely. Remember, if you encounter anything strange, don’t ask questions or get involved. Once you reach Dawn City, you’ll see the signs for the Immortal Sect examination," Wang Zhou advised Lin Fan in earnest.

Lin Fan absorbed every word, then bade farewell to everyone and mounted his horse to leave the city.

"I’ll be back."

Soon, Lin Fan’s voice carried from afar.

Wang Baoliu couldn’t help bursting into tears.

"If you don’t want the Chief to leave, you can tell him," Gao Zhenbin comforted Bao Liu.

Wang Baoliu shook his head. "I can’t. The Chief has better prospects and the chance to become an Immortal Sect Disciple. How could I, because of my reluctance, let the Chief feel troubled? I just need to make him believe we can maintain our role as constables, so he can leave without worry."

Speaking of this, Bao Liu’s emotions became uncontrollable.

"Wahhh!"

"I don’t want the Chief to leave. I’m heartbroken..."

"I used to be so dumb, always getting bullied by others. But since following the Chief, I’ve learned what confidence means."

"If the Chief is heading to the Immortal Sect, we can’t fall behind. We need to keep training. If the Chief comes back one day and sees we haven’t made progress, he’d surely be disappointed."

"Brothers, let’s keep training!"