The importance of such a fish to marine biological research was self-evident. Many scientists wanted to catch one for study.
However, catching this fish was actually illegal. The International Union for Conservation of Nature had listed it as critically endangered. No matter the country, it was one of the highest-level protected animals.
If they dared help these foreigners catch Spear-tail Fish, they would probably rot in prison.
Lu Ao calmly handed the phone back to Kim, with no intention of helping them fish for it.
Even if it were legal, he would not do it.
Scientists in China had yet to study this kind of fish, let alone foreigners.
Kim eagerly took the phone he returned. "Do you know this fish?"
"No. Are we going to catch this fish?"
"Yes, if we can. They all say you're a lucky boy. If you catch one, we'll give you a reward of ten thousand yuan for each fish." Kim smiled and winked. "Just the reward, the kind that doesn't need to be taxed."
Lu Ao was skeptical. "Are you sure this fish is here?"
"Sure. Someone caught one on a line some time ago. If you're lucky enough, you might find one as soon as you get in the water."
"Are there many of these fish here?"
"Who knows?" Kim shrugged. "We'll only know after we go take a look."
As they spoke, another woman from U Country came over to probe for information.
The two of them openly and subtly tried to fish information out of Lu Ao.
Lu Ao told them a few inconsequential things.
Soon, Lu Ao was invited over to their table.
Lu Ao was not much of a talker. After joining them, he barely spoke, merely eating in silence and listening.
This group did not know that