S-Class Judge: My ability is parasitism.

"Hey! Everyone's gone, why are you still looking!" Ni Shihua sat down opposite her, puffing out her cheeks.

"No, I just think she's a little strange."

Xu Nuo took out a business card from his chest. It contained his name, address, and contact information, and looked no different from an ordinary business card.

"Is this a business card?"

"Huh? What she gave me was also a coupon."

"Coupons? Coupons made from business cards? Oh right, I think she said something to you when she left?"

"It's nothing, they just asked me to go and take care of the business."

"That's a really strange guy. His business is so good, why does he need to solicit customers?"

"Maybe... he needs high-spending clients?"

"A high-spending customer? You?"

"Um... let's hurry up and eat, we only have two hours."

Xu Nuo didn't tell her that the card was for... special services. Of course, she wouldn't need those services, but the discounts were still good, so she should keep it.

The two grabbed some grilled meat, lamb rolls, and tripe, and ate to their hearts' content.

"How's this buffet? Not bad, right?"

"Yes, very good, I enjoyed the meal."

"Xu Nuo, I was really reckless that day. I'll drink this first to show my sincerity!" He then downed a glass of juice. "Ah~, refreshing!"

"It's alright, Sister Xu..."

"Um?"

"Um, poetry and painting, poetry and painting."

"I've already said we're about the same age, don't make me sound old."

"Yes, yes, yes."

"Even though you suffered a lot, you were able to take paid leave back then, right? You turned misfortune into a blessing in disguise, you should thank me!"

"What you said does seem to make some sense." God the hell, I'm the one who got bitten, not you.

After finishing her meal, Xu Nuo took a taxi home and found several Oriental Express delivery trucks parked in front of the villa.

Several deliverymen were moving something, it looked like several glass containers, some big and some small, and the housekeeper was directing them to transport them to a specific location.

It seems they're going to be moved to the attic, a place Xu Nuo has never been before; she heard it used to be used for storing miscellaneous items.

He asked the butler, "Butler, what are you doing?"

The butler respectfully replied, "Young Master wanted to keep fish, so this is a custom-made fish tank for him."

"Huh? Lure fishing enthusiasts also like raising fish?" Xu Nuo looked incredulous. It's true that money can buy anything.

Pan Yuan's urging voice came from the attic upstairs:

"Housekeeper, tell them to hurry up, my fish are almost dead. By the way, is the water I asked you to prepare ready?"

Xu Nuo: "???"

What the heck is "raising water"?

The butler replied, "Young master, don't worry, it'll be ready soon. The water for rinsing is in the empty bathtub."

Is that enough?

"That should be enough!"

Xu Nuo thought it seemed somewhat interesting and decided to go up and take a look.

Xu Nuo walked up the stairs, and the closer he got to the attic, the more he could hear the faint sound of flowing water and the low hum of machinery.

The attic door was open, and the room was brightly lit, a stark contrast to the dimly lit scene filled with clutter.

When Pan Yuan saw Xu Nuo come in, he opened his arms and gave her a hug:

"Brother, you're back! Come see the fish I just got. How's it?"

Several deliverymen were carefully moving a huge, modular glass tank into the center of the room.

The fish tank was practically half a wall, with smooth lines and matte metal frames at the corners, and a dense array of pipes and instruments on one side.

The bottom of the tank is covered with shallow sand, and there are also a few aquatic plants placed inside, probably for decoration.

"Cultivating water isn't just about randomly connecting to tap water, bro."

Pan Yuan squatted in front of another, slightly smaller tank, holding a test pen in his hand. Without turning his head, he said, "I need to remove the chlorine, adjust the hardness, and cultivate nitrifying bacteria... I've been watching this system for half a month. The water circulation and filtration are both automatic. Look, these data are almost right before I dare to invite the fish in."

As he spoke, he pointed to several open insulated boxes on the ground next to him.

Several fish swam in the bag inside the box. They were slender, and their scales shimmered with a blue and silvery sheen under the light. Their fins were like thin gauze, and their swimming posture was elegant but showed some fatigue. This was only the one that had been opened; there was a whole bunch that hadn't been opened yet.

"This is a seven-star snakehead, a southern variety. It's similar to a blackfish, and it's quite fun to keep as a pet."

Pan Yuan finally stood up, wiped his hands, and his eyes gleamed. "Lure fishing is about the wildness of the rivers and lakes, while fishkeeping is about guarding your own little world. Both activities involve dealing with water."

Xu Nuo moved closer.

Next to the large fish tank is a sophisticated temperature control screen that displays parameters such as pH value and water temperature in real time.

The housekeeper directed the workers to put the last few pieces of decorative driftwood into the tank, where the water rippled slightly.

"When did you sell it?" Xu Nuo asked with a look of curiosity.

"Surprised? This tank is custom-made to simulate a slow-flowing, shallow environment."

Pan Yuan patted the tank wall triumphantly, "Once the fish get used to it and show their true colors, that's when it will look really good."

He bent down and gently lifted a water bag from the insulated box, examining it against the light. "Butler, quick, rinse this one with warm water first—be careful, yes, take your time..."

Xu Nuo looked at her friend's focused profile, then at the fish that were quietly waiting to be put into the tank.

As dusk settled outside, the gentle flow of water inside seemed to have quietly brought a miniature river into the attic.

He suddenly felt a strange harmony in the way this "lure angler," who always used to swing his rod in the wild, was now carefully protecting life in his own attic.

"How was it?" Pan Yuan turned around, his eyes full of excitement and anticipation. "Was it worth it to fall into this 'pit'?"

Xu Nuo laughed: "That's interesting. Next time you catch something good while lure fishing, will you bring it here too?"

"Of course—hey, watch out for the water!"

Pan Yuan didn't rush to open the last box; instead, he first put several "thunder dragons" into the tank.

Watching them tentatively swim away in the simulated stream environment, their fins swaying gently as they gradually regained their spirits, he straightened up with satisfaction and rubbed his hands together.

"Here comes the main event."

He walked to the extra-thick insulated box placed alone in the corner, waved to Xu Nuo, and looked at her with a hint of pride and barely suppressed excitement.

He personally removed the securing straps and opened the box lid, revealing another layer of black light-proof cloth inside.

He carefully lifted the cloth bundle and placed it in a large, hastily prepared basin of water before slowly uncovering it—

A deep, dark color, like the most silent night, suddenly seeps into the water.

Then, the light fell on it, and the edge of each scale on its black body was outlined with a sharp golden light. It was not an ostentatious bright gold, but a dark gold with a more metallic texture. It swayed slightly with the water and the light flowed, like the inscriptions on ancient armor.

Its fins are broad and outstretched, with strong and perfect lines. As it moves slowly, it carries a calm and dignified demeanor.

"A mutated black kingfish," Pan Yuan's voice was low, as if afraid of startling it, yet filled with barely suppressed excitement, "I used countless connections to find one of such high quality... Look at the gold frame, the size, the imposing presence!"