Become a knight starting with synthesized entries.

Looking at the pile of stones that had formed a small mountain, he didn't expect to find anything of value; he just hoped to fool one or two fools and earn some copper coins.

Forget about "Mother's Tears," finding even a single gem is considered extremely lucky.

The stall owner was yawning and didn't even bother to greet the customers.

Luo An hesitated for a moment, then squatted down in front of the pile of stones and began searching.

Tonerie crossed her arms, hugging her heavy chest, and chuckled coldly, "I want to eat broth made from wild boar ribs, desserts from the royal capital Lunlundion, and the tenderest lamb chops with Dragon's Breath peppers that can only be found on the edge of an active volcano."

Just thinking about it, Tonerie wiped her mouth and became lost in her fantasy.

As for a betting agreement, is a betting game that guarantees a win also called a betting agreement?

"Hurry up, Roan," Tonerie urged.

"Knowing I was in a bad mood, you made an excuse to treat me to dinner. You're a pretty nice person."

This unscrupulous businessman reveals his true colors as soon as he gets carried away, and he's a nuisance to everyone around him; he's truly despicable.

Ignoring Tonerie's clamor, Roan made his selections even more carefully.

Using identification knowledge to select a bunch of usable stones

Use the "Discerning Eye" to filter again and pick out the usable stones.

After several attempts, Luo An found ten stones.

Each of these stones is highly likely to contain a gemstone.

But Luo An wasn't looking for the gem; he was looking for "his mother's tears."

The ten stones in front of me are almost identical in quality, and their golden luster is so great that even a connoisseur cannot distinguish them.

The rest depends entirely on pure luck.

Tonerie glanced at the stone that Roan had picked out and was immediately surprised.

In the gem identification industry, if you can reach Luo An's level, opening a gem shop is no problem at all.

Could Luo An really pick out "Mother's Tears"?

That damn guy always has great luck.

Despite this, Toneri remained calm.

"You've learned well. But it's far from enough."

Luo An ignored the scoundrel and focused his gaze on the square stone.

This stone is the most regular and the most pleasing to the eye.

Luo An stretched out his hand, which was trembling.

Tonerie had crouched down at some point, her gaze fixed intently on Roan.

Luo An withdrew his hand again.

No, you can't rely on your eyes, you have to rely on your intuition.

Luo An's gaze fell on a corner, on the most inconspicuous stone.

"I choose—"

"Boss, I want this!" Tonerie suddenly pointed to the stone that Roan had picked out.

"This one, this one, and this one! This one, this one, and this one!"

All nine stones that Roan picked out were bought by Tonerie.

Only one piece of broken stone remained, missing a corner.

That despicable businessman actually cheated us.

The stall owner glanced at the stones the two had picked out; they were practically garbage.

Are these two guys flirting at his stall? How disgusting.

"One dollar and three copper coins, I'll give you a discount, 24 copper coins! Do you still want that stone?!" The stall owner pointed impatiently at the remaining broken stone in Luo An's shop.

Tonery chuckled. "So what you picked out is yours? Don't blame me, that's how businessmen are."

Luo An silently picked up the broken stone. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck him.

"I want this one." After saying that, Roan smiled at Tonerie.

"Miss Tonery, I'll treat you to a big meal tonight. How about you pay for it with just 3 copper coins?"

"Hehehe." Tonerie generously counted out 27 copper coins. "No problem."

Once the stone is accepted, the deal is done, and there's no going back on it—that's the rule of Gem Street.

Luo An handed the stone to the stall owner again, "Could you please cut it for me?"

After saying that, Luo An smiled again.

"Miss Tonery, could you please give me a copper coin?"

"It seems you're really not giving up," Tonerie said, pulling out a copper coin and returning the smile.

"Mr. Luo An, struggle! The more you struggle, the more excited I become."

"I demand that you repay this copper coin a hundredfold."

"Thank you," Luo An smiled.

"Hehe." Tonerie handed over the copper coin.

"You're really persistent, kid." The stall owner took the copper coin and the stone, sighed, and carefully cut off a corner. A scream immediately followed.

"My God! It's a gemstone! And a sapphire!"

The commotion attracted the attention of nearby customers, who all turned around at the same time—it was a sapphire! Worth at least 20 silver coins!

You can gamble 3 copper coins and win 20 silver coins. If you spend them wisely, you can live comfortably for the whole year!

This knight is really lucky!

Luo An remained expressionless. "Please continue cutting."

The stall owner was stunned, but continued cutting, cutting open the gemstone. He then removed the most crucial part inside.

The stall owner spoke in a trembling voice, "Sir, are you betting on [a mother's tears]?"

A mother's tears can also be hidden in a gemstone, encased in a gemstone.

Only by removing the core part can the true value of a gemstone be revealed!

But cutting open the sapphire also means that the gem, worth 20 silver coins, is destroyed!

The stall owner's hands were trembling. He swallowed hard and checked again and again.

"Sir Knight, are you really going to cut it open? You won't blame me, will you?"

"Don't worry. I won't do that here, with all of you as witnesses." Luo An said calmly.

The onlookers applauded Luo An's courage.

As expected of a knight, he easily accomplished what they could not.

They shouted, "Cut the gem! Cut the gem!"

Roan turned to Tonerie and smiled:

"Miss Tonery, could you please give the stall owner two copper coins? Thank you."

As a traveling merchant, her years of experience in business gave her a bad feeling.

Reason screamed in Tonerie's mind, urging her to give up.

Tonerie swallowed.

"Well, Mr. Roan, how about we stop betting? Betting is against chivalry."

"Of course, Miss Tonerie." Roan was always indifferent.

"If you admit you lost, then let's just leave it at that."

Tonerie gritted her teeth. That damned, stinking Roan!

Ignoring Toneri's screams, Toneri took out two copper coins.

"cut!"

With trembling hands, the stall owner cut open the stone covering the sapphire.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Luo An carefully and slowly cut open the sapphire.

Everyone held their breath.

Click.

A crack appeared in the sapphire.

The sapphire, worth 20 silver coins, has lost its value.

Then, the cracks continued to spread throughout the entire gemstone.

Click.

A small blue stone encased in a blue gemstone was displayed before everyone.

"Oh my god~"

The crowd gasped softly, gazing at the small, delicate gem that radiated a soft glow, as if they were seeing a newborn baby.

Without realizing it, everyone began to chant the story of the great mother, Cien.

All the stories come together to form a wave of sound.

Like a hymn, it sings the praises of the "Great Mother" to the jewel.

Amidst the expectant gazes of the crowd, a golden light emanated from the depths of the tiny gemstone.

The hymns rose higher and higher.

The gemstone became even brighter.

Suddenly, the gem burst forth with golden light, so bright that everyone present could not open their eyes, yet felt as refreshed as if they were being nourished by sweet dew.

I wonder who is marveling.

"[Great Mother] Above! Those are [Mother's tears!]"

thump.

Toneri sat on the ground, her face ashen.