Ailan's Flattery, Li Dan's Terrifying Subconscious

Dreams had always been a mysterious yet intimate corner of the human spirit.

The ancients regarded them as revelations passed down by heaven, earth, and their ancestors—the oracle bones of the Yin-Shang dynasty bore divinations concerning "dream omens," while Duke Zhou Interprets Dreams attempted to determine the fortune or misfortune of every dream, using dreams to reveal both the illusion and clarity of life.

Li Dan had gone to such lengths for nightmares. Freddy himself was not special; what was special was his Ghost Domain.

If they could explore dreams within dreams, Freddy's potential would be greater than Mary Shaw's, perhaps even beyond Annabelle's.

Freddy asked tentatively.

"Master, should I pull another person into a dream?"

"No need. I'll do it." Li Dan knew of Inception and was very interested in dreams.

Freddy had no objections, but Ailan felt it was too dangerous. She pulled Li Dan aside and whispered.

"What if Freddy has other intentions? You could get lost in your own dream and never wake up."

"Little Lan, don't worry. Since I dared suggest it, I naturally have a backup plan."

Li Dan patted Ailan's hand, signaling for her to relax.

Seeing that Li Dan had already made up his mind, Ailan could only stubbornly insist on going as well. If anything really happened, at least she would be there with him.

Li Dan was somewhat moved, but he was certain there would be no accidents, so he agreed to Ailan's request.

With the decision made, they began the experiment without further nonsense.

A dream within a dream did not mean Li Dan fell asleep in a dream and was then pulled into another dream.

Once you knew you were already dreaming, it was difficult to fall asleep.

Just like in Inception, the prerequisite for entering the second