diff --git a/tests/conftest.py b/tests/conftest.py
index 58fa286d75..e3e2443f2a 100644
--- a/tests/conftest.py
+++ b/tests/conftest.py
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 import asyncio
 import pytest_asyncio
 
-from httpx import Client, AsyncClient
+from httpx import AsyncClient
 from lnbits.app import create_app
 from lnbits.commands import migrate_databases
 from lnbits.settings import HOST, PORT
@@ -124,9 +124,6 @@ async def adminkey_headers_to(to_wallet):
 async def invoice(to_wallet):
     data = await get_random_invoice_data()
     invoiceData = CreateInvoiceData(**data)
-    stuff_lock = asyncio.Lock()
-    async with stuff_lock:
-        invoice = await api_payments_create_invoice(invoiceData, to_wallet)
-    # await asyncio.sleep(1)
+    invoice = await api_payments_create_invoice(invoiceData, to_wallet)
     yield invoice
     del invoice