What could be the reason? Could this fish have some hidden illness?

Ling Zhenfei was puzzled and couldn't help but take a closer look at the Golden Arowana. Indeed, he found that this fish moved much slower compared to the other fish.

What astonished Ling Zhenfei even more was that despite standing beside the fish tank for so long, he had only seen this fish swimming blankly at the bottom, not even opening its mouth once. It showed no interest whatsoever in the food placed by the stall owner nearby.

What was going on? It was one thing for the fish's movements to be hesitant, but for it to neither drink water nor eat was another matter altogether. Could it really be that the fish was ill?

Ling Zhenfei's expertise in Medical Arts was unparalleled, and he possessed the "Immortal Herbs Farming and Medical Classic." Not only was he skilled in treating humans, but treating animals was no problem for him either. Seeing how peculiar this fish was, Ling Zhenfei suspected there must be an issue with its internal organs, so he activated his Perspective Divine Eye to look inside the fish.

But upon examining, he was shocked and completely taken aback.

My God, this fish...

Ling Zhenfei's dazed stance at the edge of the fish tank had already caught the stall owner's attention.

The stall owner was worried about the fish's abnormal behavior and feared he couldn't sell it. Seeing Ling Zhenfei staring blankly at the fish, who didn't seem like a professional aquarist, he suddenly decided to trick Ling Zhenfei into buying this sick fish.

"Young man, seeing you like this, I know you must be an expert in fishkeeping!"

With a weird smile on his face, the stall owner stepped forward and began to praise the fish extensively, "Young man, your discernment is truly exceptional, noticing right away that this Gold Dragon is different, right? Hehe, this fish is among the top breeds, a Purple-backed High-back Gold Dragon!

Look at this armor-like thick gold quality, majestically noble, it truly exudes domineering power and extraordinary valor. Now, since it's the exposition sale, I've specially selected this fish for the event. The original price is a hundred thousand, but if you truly want it, I'll give you a fifty percent discount. How about fifty thousand?"

The stall owner indeed had a talent for persuasion, employing his tactics very slickly without any detours.

Fortunately, he was dealing with Ling Zhenfei this time, as an ordinary person would probably have already been bewilderedly swindled by him.

"Fifty thousand? Haha, boss, you can't be playing like that, right?"

Although the stall owner offered a random price, Ling Zhenfei wasn't fooled and chuckled pointing at a label beside the fish tank, "Boss, the label here marks twenty thousand, yet you're asking for fifty thousand from me. Do you really think I can't read?"

"This..."

Having heard Ling Zhenfei's words, the stall owner then realized his mistake, cursing himself internally for not having removed the label. Just when an easy target had appeared, he couldn't slaughter him...

The stall owner was very frustrated but helpless, as after all, he was the one who had attached the label. He couldn't just dismiss it, could he?

With no other option, the stall owner pretended to be very anguished and scratched his head, saying, "Ah, young man, you don't know, even pricing it at twenty thousand, I'm already at a loss. But since you're set on it, I won't play games with you; consider it making a friend, and let's seal the deal at twenty thousand!"

While the stall owner spoke, he was already hurriedly trying to catch the fish for Ling Zhenfei.

"Wait a moment!"

How could Ling Zhenfei not know his tricks? Before the man could act, Ling Zhenfei stopped him, smiling amicably, "Boss, that's dishonest of you. This twenty thousand is just the listed price, can't it be lowered even a little? Bargaining is a perfectly justified act. If I don't haggle and just buy this fish, wouldn't others laugh at me?"

"What, you want to bargain too?" When Ling Zhenfei said this, the stall owner's brows involuntarily furrowed.

Although he knew that this lazy appearance of the Golden Arowana made it hard to sell, a price of twenty thousand was already at break-even for him.

But then again, no true connoisseur would want this type of fish, even if it were cheap. He had finally tricked this novice in front of him, so he might as well sell it at a lower price!

Thinking this, the stall owner's eyes shifted, and he looked at Ling Zhenfei, "Alright, young man, if you really want it, go ahead and make an offer!"

"Ten thousand!" Ling Zhenfei said with a smile, extending a finger.

"What? Young man, you can't bargain like that, it's too harsh!"

Upon hearing this, the stall owner immediately put on a very reluctant expression, "If I sell it to you for ten thousand, I'd practically lose my pants!"

"Okay, if you won't sell, then never mind." Ling Zhenfei, believing that the stall owner would compromise, started to walk away with a smile.

"Wait... don't go, young man!"

The stall owner had originally planned to rip off Ling Zhenfei, but seeing that Ling Zhenfei was not being duped, he immediately stopped him, saying with a pained expression, "Alright, young man, your bargaining skills are truly exceptional. Selling it to you for ten thousand really puts me at a loss, but seeing how generous you are, I'll sell it to you!"

Though the stall owner spoke nicely, he knew very well in his heart that no one would want a sick fish, not even for one thousand, let alone ten thousand.

Just moments before Ling Zhenfei had arrived, he had quoted five thousand to a fish enthusiast who had refused. Now that Ling Zhenfei was offering ten thousand himself, the stall owner wasn't about to let this opportunity slip away and instantly agreed.

After agreeing on the price with the stall owner, Ling Zhenfei was ready to pay when Fatty rushed forward, grabbing Ling Zhenfei's arm, "Boss, are you confused? Spending ten thousand on a sick fish that won't even eat, isn't it too wasteful even if you have the money?"

"Hey, Mister Fatty, you can't say that."

Not recognizing Fatty, the stall owner grew anxious as he saw the big man meddling, and quickly scooped the fish into a tank, "What's wrong with my fish? It has a big head and vibrant color. Selling it to this young man for ten thousand is like him finding a treasure. Stop bothering us."

"Boss, as a person of insight and power, you surely mustn't be swindled by this crafty merchant..."

Fatty wanted to persuade further, but seeing that Ling Zhenfei was somewhat eager to pay the other party, he immediately showed a frustrated and despairing expression.

"Hehe, what a fool, spending ten thousand on a sick fish and still so pleased with himself."

Having finally unloaded the fish, the stall owner felt triumphant, his gaze towards Ling Zhenfei filled with mockery.

As for the other stall owners and the fish enthusiasts, they too looked at Ling Zhenfei with disdain, murmuring among themselves, convinced that Ling Zhenfei must have money to burn.

However, Ling Zhenfei didn't care about the opinions of others and treated the fish tank as a treasure, placing it on the table joyfully.

"Oh, Little Brother Ling, have you finished buying your fish? Let me see, what fish did you pick?"

Just as Ling Zhenfei had set up the fish tank, he heard Old Qiao's voice coming from the crowd.

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