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Lin Xiao accidentally breaks a terracotta figurine and is forced to compensate 5.8 million yen. Miraculously, he gains X-ray vision, allowing him to see through objects. He uses this new ability to find a hidden gold bar inside an antique pipe, earning 30,000 yen and beginning his journey of finding bargains. His ex-girlfriend, Chen Meiyue, and her new wealthy boyfriend, Wang Shao, mock him, but Lin Xiao proves his worth.
Lin Xiao accompanies Qin Bingyan, a rich female CEO, to an antique appraisal event. He identifies a dangerous funerary object and then, in a challenge against Luo Haotian (who desires Qin Bingyan), he outsmarts everyone by choosing a seemingly worthless painting that turns out to be a priceless hidden artwork by Wu Daozi, valued at 80 million yuan.
Lin Xiao continues to use his X-ray vision to find valuable items, such as a white jade hairpin worth a million. He rides in Qin Bingyan's Bentley, creating a stir and making his ex-girlfriend regret her choices. He then confronts Chen Meiyue and Wang Zhipeng, exposing their schemes. Lin Xiao aims to acquire the Luo Group's IT subsidiary, Huiteng Company, requiring 400 million yuan, and decides to raise the money by finding more valuable treasures.
Lin Xiao discovers that his jade pendant contains a spiritual spring, offering physical enhancements, and also grants him a medical inheritance, including the Taiyi Divine Needle. He is now equipped with X-ray vision, healing abilities, and a safe haven. He uses his skills to find more valuable jade during an auction, earning 1 billion and gaining significant influence in Qin Bingyan's investment company.
Luo Haotian attempts to drug and assault Qin Bingyan. Lin Xiao, having gained new powers, intervenes and defeats Luo Haotian's bodyguards. He tends to Qin Bingyan, who was drugged, and the incident strengthens their bond. Lin Xiao uses this opportunity to further dismantle Luo Haotian's influence and continues his rise.
At the graduation ceremony, Sun Xuyang, a general manager from Huiteng Company (a subsidiary of Luo Group), attempts to block all students from Linshui University from recruitment due to Lin Xiao's conflict with Luo Haotian. Qin Bingyan arrives and reveals Lin Xiao is the second-largest shareholder of Huiteng Company, allowing him to fire Sun Xuyang and ensure job opportunities for his classmates.
Lin Xiao continues his profitable antique dealings, acquiring a 'Ghost Immortal Red-Eyed Obsidian' worth millions. He is then invited to appraise Mr. Ouyang's collection, revealing them all to be fakes sold by Luo Haotian's father. This exposure severely damages the Luo Group's reputation and stock, allowing Lin Xiao and Qin Bingyan to acquire 40% of their shares.
Luo Haotian challenges Lin Xiao to a high-stakes bet involving raw jade stones. Lin Xiao, using his X-ray vision, chooses a seemingly worthless stone that turns out to contain imperial green jadeite worth 150 million, far surpassing Luo Haotian's stone. This victory forces Luo Haotian to hand over his remaining 10% shares, giving Lin Xiao control of the Luo Group.
Lin Xiao's next target is Qian Yaojin, an influential figure in both legitimate and underworld circles, who is connected to the Luo family. He attends a banquet hosted by Miss He (He Xiaoshan), who turns out to be more powerful than initially perceived. Lin Xiao defends his reputation against Qian Yaojin's accusations, exposing Qian Yaojin's lack of an invitation and forcing him to leave.
He Xiaoshan enlists Lin Xiao's help to cure her uncle, Zhang Guoqiang, who is poisoned. Lin Xiao successfully detoxifies him, earning the gratitude of the Zhang family, a top-tier wealthy family in East China, and a 10 billion yuan reward. He Xiaoshan's uncle encourages her to pursue Lin Xiao, despite Lin Xiao's engagement to Qin Bingyan, hoping to leverage their family's influence.
The Qin Group faces a crisis as suppliers raise prices and executives betray them, orchestrated by Qian Yaojin and Luo Haotian. Lin Xiao arrives with 10 billion yuan to save the Qin Group. Just as the situation escalates, Chairman Zhang (He Xiaoshan's uncle) arrives, revealing his connection to Lin Xiao and exposing Qian Yaojin's malicious actions. Lin Xiao then saves He Xiaoshan from Qian Yaojin, reaffirming his loyalty and commitment.
Lin Xiao successfully rescues He Xiaoshan and brings Qian Yaojin to justice. His net worth surpasses 400 billion, making him the wealthiest in Linshui City. He now navigates a complicated personal life with both Qin Bingyan and He Xiaoshan, acknowledging the challenges of having two influential partners.