Evan Yale is framed by a local thug and falls into the city moat. He merges with a mysterious pearl and awakens a divine eye for appraising treasures. With X-ray vision, he distinguishes fakes, determines age, and estimates value. He collects rare treasures and exposes counterfeit antiques, becoming a renowned antique appraisal master. He protects national treasures, marries the woman of his dreams, and becomes a legend.