Chapter 1, that is ... ... 120

"I will come to redeem it in a few days!" said the middle-aged man before leaving.

The number of jewelers is quite rare, several times rarer than the already scarce magicians. However, the radiant stones they unseal are extensively utilized across various industries. Therefore, in the Starry Continent, there is only one profession that is held in the highest regard, and that is the jeweler! Even the lowest-level jeweler is a target that major factions strive to recruit.

When Roning awoke from his reverie, he found it difficult to distinguish whether he was dreaming or if it was reality.

Warriors are further divided into several tiers. Above the warrior is the samurai, followed by the martial master, martial hero, martial尊, martial king, martial emperor, and even the martial god! Apart from warriors, each level is also categorized into beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

However, Roning's father, Luo Yingxiong, is a high-ranking Martial King! His strength is close to that of a Martial Emperor, which is quite formidable. In the entire continent, he can be considered a strong figure. However, he is now older and has lost the competitive spirit; otherwise, he could have already been promoted to the level of Martial Emperor.

Turning his head to look around, he found himself sprawled on a wide bed, dressed in luxurious silks and brocades, with a soft golden pillow beneath his head. The floor was covered with a thick layer of red carpet, and the entire room was decorated in the utmost extravagance, exuding an air of opulence.

The identity of an illegitimate child is never welcomed anywhere, especially considering that the Luo family is a familial power

The bearded man remained silent, merely adjusting the gun's muzzle slightly to aim at the side of Luo Ning. With a "bang," the glass counter in front of Luo Ning shattered into pieces.

Ronin took the parchment and silently tucked it into his pocket

The awakening of a jeweler can be described as quite sudden; it is possible for a jeweler to emerge overnight. Once born, the amount of brilliance possessed by this jeweler serves as a marker of their rank. This will never change throughout their lifetime

From Ronin's perspective, this is not a diamond, as no diamond of such size has ever appeared in the world to date, nor does it resemble glass.

At that moment, a special individual stepped forward and informed everyone of even more shocking news: every piece of radiant stone and the * illustrated * book possesses a natural seal, and this seal can only be unlocked by the energy within him, which he referred to as "radiant energy." Radiant energy is innate and may suddenly awaken during a person's growth process; apart from this, it cannot be obtained through any other means. In other words, a person without radiant energy, no matter how hard they cultivate, will never possess even the slightest bit.

"Here she comes." Luo Ning wiped his face, turned around, and opened the door. Outside stood a girl, about fifteen or sixteen years old, with a slightly flushed complexion. Her features were delicate, as pure as a white lotus flower, and she looked at Luo Ning with a smile, her big eyes blinking.

This is not Earth! This is actually another world, a land known as the Starry Continent!

Just as I stood up to put this item in the warehouse, a bearded man unexpectedly entered at the door

Ronin understood that in such circumstances, it was better not to provoke the other party. Moreover, since the other party had recklessly fired the first shot, they were undoubtedly a ruthless and violent individual

The person who entered appeared somewhat flustered, but when he saw the "gem" in Luo Ning's hand, his eyes suddenly brightened.

"Young Master, in the future... go to bed earlier and don't practice too late." Xiao Wu tidied up the room and then handed a piece of animal hide paper to Luo Ning, "Don't throw this around carelessly; it would be troublesome if someone sees it."

Ronin rubbed his aching forehead, remaining silent, yet a storm of emotions surged within him

Among these professions, the most admired and respected are not the warriors, nor the sorcerers, who evoke fear, and certainly not the knights and archers, but a group of individuals known as jewelers

Those who are able to unlock the seal of the radiant stone are referred to as jewelers

The world is truly magical; it grants you a sealed gem and naturally provides you with the person who can unlock the seal

If it were just this, it would be nothing; the key point is that Luo Ning also has another shameful identity—he is the illegitimate son of the head of the Luo family

Is this "gem" in my hand truly worth being robbed for? Just as I was about to follow the other party's instructions, a sudden wail of police sirens echoed from outside the door, startling both the middle-aged man and Luo Ning.

The sudden sound of knocking at the door jolted Luo Ning awake from his shock

"How may I assist you?" Roning asked patiently once again

Ronin stared at it for a long time but could not determine what materials it was made of, nor could he discern any signs of artificial processing

The bearded man also wore an expression of deep frustration: "I thought it was 110!" When he looked again, he was astonished to see that the gem powder had swiftly and silently merged into Roning's body, disappearing completely in just a few breaths.

What is this? Reincarnation or borrowing a corpse to return to life? Luo Ning clearly remembers being shot in the chest by someone.

What is truly extraordinary are those eyes, full of spirit; they are a pair of eyes imbued with resolute determination and indomitable will. Even in the darkness of night, they can sparkle with glimmers of light, adding a touch of charm to this ordinary face

The person did not speak, but instead reached into his bosom and pulled out an object towards Luo Ning. Luo Ning was taken aback and smiled, saying: "We do not accept toy guns here"

"Young Master, you woke up a bit late today," Xiao Wu said, giving Luo Ning a playful wink as she walked in, skillfully starting to make the bed and fold the blankets, everything appearing so natural.

On the Starry Continent, there exists a magical gemstone known as the Radiant Stone

Cold sweat streamed down, this is not a toy gun, this is actually ...! ... a real gun!

This statement is indeed true; everyone tends to leave behind such a remark before parting with their belongings. However, to this day, I have yet to see anyone fulfill such a promise. After all, if one had money, who would still come to a pawnshop

Those who practice fighting energy are known as martial artists! Ronin can barely be considered one, but he is of the lowest rank.

"Xiao Wu?" Luo Ning furrowed his brows in thought and tentatively asked.

The two distinctly different memories in my mind surged like mischievous children, repeatedly tumbling over one another, as surreal scenes swayed vigorously before my eyes

Jewelry artisans are categorized into five levels: Jewelry Worker, Jewelry Craftsman, Jewelry Master, Jewelry Grandmaster, and Jewelry Great Grandmaster. Each level is further divided into upper and lower tiers.

"Stop talking nonsense and throw what you have to me," the bearded man aimed the gun at Roning again, his voice low and hoarse

Ronin had been observing the finger of the middle-aged man as he pulled the trigger. At the moment the siren sounded, perhaps due to excessive tension, the middle-aged man's finger unexpectedly moved again

Before losing consciousness, Luo Ning stared blankly as a white car whizzed past the doorway, its body emblazoned with the emblem of "Star of Life"

Upon receiving this news, various countries took action, searching among their populations for individuals with remarkable presence. In this search, they indeed found some.

What exactly is this thing? Luo Ning bit down on it with his teeth twice, but could not break through it

The luminous stone originally had no purpose; for thousands of years, it was treated like an ordinary rock and discarded as waste. However, starting from a certain day in a certain year, a special individual broke the seal of a luminous stone, leading people to discover that these stones, which they had routinely treated as garbage, actually contained a vast amount of pure elemental energy.

A piercing pain once again surged through his head, a torment that lasted for a full half hour. Only after Luo Ning was drenched in sweat did he finally relax. The two strands of memory had become inextricably intertwined, indistinguishable from one another.

Ronin sat upright behind the counter, holding a magnifying glass in his hand, carefully examining the fist-sized, beautifully dazzling "gem" before him, which was neither metal nor jade

Lying down... Cao... mud... horse, that is... 120!'' Luo Ning gasped for breath.

"How can I assist you?" Luo Ning asked with a professional smile, thinking to himself that business was quite good today

Every profession has a strict hierarchical classification system

In honor of the discoverer of the Radiance, all nations of the Starry Continent bestowed upon him a grand name—Masotrongi! This means the brightest star in the sky, in recognition of his selfless dedication

The place where Luo Ning is located is the city of Nuoqi in the Kadol Empire, a country within the Starry Continent, and he is the young master of the Luo family

Indeed, efforts naturally yield rewards. The jeweler has brought profits to the Luo family that far exceed this amount; the value of the radiant stones he has unsealed each year alone is worth several million, even tens of millions, in gold coins.

They lack combat power, yet wherever they go, they become the objects of competition among major powers vying for their allegiance, because they possess their own unique ability. That is the ability to process gemstones

Did you practice late again last night?" Xiao Wu asked while folding the blanket.

In this world, strength is paramount. Ronin is not only an illegitimate child but also notoriously regarded as a cultivation failure. While those who harbor animosity towards him gradually grow stronger, he remains stagnant, struggling without any progress. These reasons are sufficient for others to look down upon him. The Luo family has over a thousand servants, yet only one, Xiao Wu, is willing to follow Ronin

The middle-aged man not only did not appear to be someone in need of money, but instead exuded the aura of a successful man. Luo Ning could not understand why he would come to work as a thing, and moreover, as such a thing! However, what others choose to do is none of his business.

Ronin instinctively raised his hand to block, and at that moment, the middle-aged man also pulled the trigger

The entire Radiant Continent was suddenly in an uproar! Various nations hurried to collect Radiant Stones, but after they had gathered a sufficient number of them, they discovered a problem: these Radiant Stones were still the same as before, containing no elemental energy within them at all

Fair and clean, neither ugly nor handsome, with a somewhat soft and delicate appearance, this is a very ordinary face. However, this face does not belong to him; Luo Ning feels as if he is looking at someone else, and this terrifying sensation sends a chill down his spine. Yet, the information reflected in his mind makes him feel that the face in the mirror is very familiar, as it comes from his memories

The text appears to consist solely of symbols and does not contain any translatable content.

These energies can not only be used to enhance the power of magic and fighting spirit, but also for alchemy, potion-making, and even for cultivation purposes

Luo Ning wiped the sweat from his forehead and got up, approaching the bronze mirror. When he clearly saw the reflection in the mirror, his eyes immediately tilted and trembled.

"Young Master, Young Master, have you risen?" A clear yet somewhat youthful voice called from outside the door

Even becoming the lowest-level warrior, Luo Ning spent a full ten years. This can only be described as a tragedy

Ronin was momentarily bewildered

Luo Ning is an ordinary martial artist, capable of storing fighting energy within his body and sensing its presence, which defines a martial artist

"Still want to redeem it?" Luo Ning tossed the "gem" in his hand and murmured, "Once something goes into the pawnshop, I have never seen anyone come to redeem it!"

Brother, stay calm, don't get agitated, let's talk things over properly. Luo Ning wiped his sweat while trying to soothe the other person's emotions

Ronin clearly saw that the "toy gun" in that person's hand was still emitting a puff of smoke

The Luo family has supported more than one, but the most formidable among them is a top-tier jeweler, capable of processing and unsealing gemstones of six stars and below. In exchange, the Luo family has paid the price of a grand villa, twenty pure and beautiful maids, as well as a substantial annual salary. Even Luo Yingxiong would greet this jeweler with a smile.

What exactly happened?" Luo Ning rubbed his face vigorously, yet he could not separate the memories from two entirely different worlds.

In the Starry Continent, there is no advanced technology, but it boasts a diverse array of professions. For instance, there are warriors, mages, knights, and archers. Each of these individuals possesses unique powers and aspires to make their mark in their respective fields

Xiao Wu, the personal maid of Luo Ning, is also the best person for him in the Luo family, aside from Luo Ning's father. Luo Ning's status as an illegitimate child destined him to be despised by many, especially by those brothers who spare no effort in vying for the Luo family's fortune.

Ronin is an employee at a small pawn shop. In this day and age, pawn shops are not very popular, and business is not particularly good. This morning, a middle-aged man brought in an item for Ronin to appraise. After careful consideration for half a day, Ronin casually quoted a price of one hundred yuan. To his surprise, the middle-aged man actually agreed!

With a loud "bang," the "gem" in Luo Ning's hand was shattered into powder, scattering all over him. The bullet passed through the "gem" and struck Luo Ning in the chest, causing a burst of crimson blood to bloom. Luo Ning felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and all his strength was rapidly draining away.