"It was Master's first time holding a semi-auction, so he took it very seriously. However, he found that there were very few participants, and he was quite downcast. We disciples naturally wanted to share his burden, so we came to ask him what was wrong."

"Yeah, tell me, why don't you go and participate?"

Ji Fanya, with a fierce expression, slammed the black cauldron in his hand on the table, making a loud thud, until the table looked like it was about to fall apart.

"Oh, is that so...?"

The head of the Bai family felt as if the pot had been hit on his head, and he shrank his head several times before explaining with a forced smile, "Our Bai family is just a small family. We know our limitations and don't want to become a laughing stock."

Originally, the Bai family head thought that some family member had been foolish enough to offend the Black Martial Gang and that the other party had come to seek revenge. Now it seemed that this was not the case, and he breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the Black Martial Gang is terrifying, they don't seem to be the kind of heinous criminals who would kill indiscriminately. If you provoke them, they're actually quite easy to talk to...

That seems to be the case... Actually, he's not sure either!

"Oh, so isn't Patriarch Bai curious about the auction?"

Fan Qiyue nodded in understanding and said gently, "An auction that auctions off an entire country is probably a once-in-a-lifetime event. Wouldn't it be a pity to miss it?"

"But our Bai family is really busy, and this auction just won't be..."

"Bang..."

Before the Bai family head could refuse, Ji Fanya's black cauldron suddenly slammed onto the table in front of him.

"Splash..."

In an instant, the table turned into dust.

"What did you say? I didn't hear you clearly."

Ji Fanya slowly retrieved the black cauldron, casually brushing away non-existent dust, and said, "I'll give you another chance to rephrase your words. Think carefully before you answer."

Patriarch Bai: "..."

If you want him to go to the Bai family, just say so. Why treat the table like this?

The table is innocent, okay?

"Patriarch Bai, what's your answer?"

Fan Qiyue remained expressionless and asked with a smile.

"Well, although I'm busy, I absolutely can't miss this rare auction, or I'll regret it for the rest of my life!"

The head of the Bai family swallowed hard, then immediately changed his mind, saying, "Yes, yes, I will definitely go."

"Okay, this is the registration form. Please sign it."

Fan Qiyue nodded in satisfaction, handed over the notebook, and said softly, "We'll need to check the number of people later, so please make sure you're there."

Patriarch Bai: "..."

Damn it, is there no way to avoid it even if you want to?

I've never seen anything so domineering!

The Celestials are truly amazing!

Okay, the Celestials are truly amazing... Waaaaah...

Although it's unclear why Jun Feijue forced the Bai family to participate in the auction, given the Black Martial Gang's incomparably ruthless reputation, it's definitely not for anything good.

Soon, following the Bai family, countless smaller families also received a personal visit from Ji Fanya, and then, reluctantly, they all signed the registration form.

Three days later

"Master, we're back."

Upon returning to the palace, Ji Fanya excitedly approached Jun Feijue and said, "Everything is settled. All the families have agreed to come and participate."

"real?"

Jun Feijue blinked, his face expressionless, and asked in confusion, "They're so easy to talk to, it's all voluntary?"

"Yes, it was all voluntary."

Ji Fanya nodded seriously and said, "Originally they were unwilling, so I asked them to think about it again, and then they all came to their senses."

"Yes, they were all quite cooperative."

Xiao Bo nodded with a strange expression, if one ignored the smashed table in each family's house.