Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 2053 - 2042: Barter

In his heart, Ning Fan asked and answered himself quietly, "Vivian, why don't you give me a few?""Give them to you?"

Vivian hesitated. Although she wasn't really fond of these things, she was a "selfish and greedy" member of the Dragon Clan. Even if it was something she didn't like, she'd rather hide it away to rust than give it to others.

"Don't worry. I can exchange them for jewelry, at double the price... No! Ten times the price! You give me one, I'll give you ten."

Saying this, Ning Fan wasn't the least bit embarrassed, instead feeling it was only natural.

After all, Vivian only cared about appearances, as for substance and such, it was just fluff.

Rather than letting pearls collect dust, it's better to put them to good use.

If I can't use a Golden Core for alchemy, these Magic Crystal Stones will be the best substitute, and their effect is even better than Spirit Pills.

"Really!"

Seeing Vivian's delighted expression, Ning Fan pounded his chest with confidence, "Of course it's true, when have I ever lied to you?"

"That's true. You seem to have never lied to me."

Vivian nodded and pushed eight Amber stones over, "Since you seem to like these things, let's exchange them."

The Dragon Clan doesn't like to give gifts but that doesn't mean they reject bartering.

Even though, more often, they are inclined to directly rob.

"Deal, let's keep it on record first. As soon as we're out, I'll buy it for you immediately."

Afraid Vivian would go back on her word, Ning Fan promptly scooped the eight Angel Wings into his palms.

At this moment, Ning Fan's grin was crooked. Using mundane jewels to exchange for eight treasures capable of summoning Angel Projections—this transaction was indescribable.

No classic business case can compare to a fraction of this.

If national powers found out there were such wonders in the world, they'd probably exhaust their resources to acquire them.

"Fortunately, my integrity is solid. Otherwise..."

Thinking about this, Ning Fan could only give himself a perfect score for his noble character, proudly asserting not a point should be deducted.

Right at that moment, Ning Fan's pupils rapidly dilated. He noticed among the eight Amber stones, one was clearly wrapped around a three-wing.

"Could this be..."

Looking at Vivian, Ning Fan's lips trembled as he voiced the bold thought in his heart, "Could this be a Six-winged Angel?"

"Oh! It really is a Six-winged Angel."

Hearing the oversight in Vivian's tone, Ning Fan instinctively clenched his fist, there's no way he'd let go of something already in his hands.

Vivian sighed, "I didn't expect the Church of Light here to actually possess the projection of a middle-level god."

Ning Fan questioned, "Shouldn't Six wings be upper divine?"

The logic is simple: two wings correspond to lower divine, four wings to middle divine, then six wings would naturally correspond to upper divine.

"It's not divided like that. Two-winged Angels are war weapons created by the God King of Light, akin to puppets with a trace of spiritual wisdom. Only four-winged Angels are true divine spirits."

Ning Fan suddenly asked, "Then how strong are two-winged Angels?"

Ning Fan has fought against people from the Divine Realm twice in total.

The first was Hilde, who summoned the projection of a two-winged angel.

The second battle was against Vivian.

These two battles, one involved a projection, the other was not in peak condition.

But the results were vastly different.

While Ning Fan couldn't do anything against Vivian, the demigod couldn't handle him either.

Yet facing the projection of a two-winged angel, Ning Fan was left battered and beaten.

"The true strength of a two-winged angel is infinitely close to lower divine, but without a divine character, they'll never truly become divine."

"That's about right. Losing to a lower divine projection isn't particularly shameful."

Thinking about this, Ning Fan's gloomy mood improved significantly.

In the Pope's private collection, the best items were undeniably Angel Wings and those twenty top-tier Magic Crystal Stones.

But the real value difference between the two is immeasurable.

On the surface, the most precious item is naturally the Angel Wings, which can summon a projection comparable to lower divine.

Especially with the unexpected acquisition of the Six-winged Angel, adding more weight to the balance.

But in the end, it's external force, and also a one-time consumable, using one means less one.

For long-term benefits, it's naturally the top-tier Magic Crystal Stones. Absorb their power and becoming strong is just a matter of time; you might even refine the Rule Power and converge into a divine character.

But then again, this process is too long,

and the chance of becoming strong doesn't mean there's time to become strong.

Immediate interests versus long-term planning.

In that moment, Ning Fan found himself a bit conflicted.

"I'm really quite foolish. With Vivian being so agreeable, why not exchange for a few more top-tier Magic Crystal Stones?"

As soon as he thought it, he acted upon it. When Ning Fan rubbed his hands and proposed the tenfold barter condition, he thought Vivian would gladly accept.

But the result was like a bolt from the blue.

"No."

Ning Fan said anxiously, "Why? If you think tenfold is unreasonable, let's make it a hundredfold."

"These are useful to me. I need them to restore my strength."

Seems like Vivian wasn't so shallow as to be brain-dead, at least understanding you need to be self-reliant to succeed.

"How about this, I exchange one Angel Wing for ten stones."

Ning Fan didn't feel he was being overly demanding, nor did he feel shameless, but smiled with a thick face, "Aren't you in need of strength? This is a lower divine projection, crucial moment it can be used to save your life."

Vivian said troubledly, "Angel Wings are indeed good things, but I can't use them!"

"What... can't use them!"

Ning Fan almost vomited blood from frustration, only then did he remember Vivian had mentioned earlier that Angel Wings require Holy Power to activate the Array, thereby connecting to the Divine Realm and descending projection.

"You... you're despicable!"

Ning Fan finally understood, no wonder Vivian agreed to exchange without blinking an eye.

An Angel Wing that can't be used is no different from a worthless stone,

Exchanging a worthless stone for tenfold of the gemstones she likes.

Vivian was the one truly gaining, while Ning Fan unwittingly played the fool.

"Ning Fan, remember. What's before you isn't some innocent girl, but a genuine, deceitful, and cunning Dark Dragon."

At this moment, Ning Fan firmly believed, if Vivian could use Angel Wings, she definitely wouldn't agree to the exchange.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have rejected Ning Fan's proposal to exchange for Magic Crystal Stones.

"When was I ever despicable?"

Vivian said righteously, "I warned you long ago, without Holy Power, you can't use Angel Wings."

"You..."

Ning Fan truly felt like vomiting blood, Vivian's words completely proved he had been thoroughly duped.

"Hmph! I don't believe that without Holy Power it can't be used."

Ning Fan snorted coldly, then comforted himself, "Even if it can't be used, it's more valuable than those jewels. No matter how you calculate, I profited."