Following behind Motes, Su Mu peeked curiously from side to side.
The layout of the buildings here was significantly more organized than what she had seen before.
Gradually, figures began to appear, moving about, but these people showed little interest in Su Mu’s arrival.
They didn’t seem to care at all; clearly, a new face was not something worth noting here.
At least, that was the case for this group of ordinary ability users.
What surprised Su Mu the most, however, was that the Magical Girls and Strange Persons—who were usually like water and fire—were completely indistinguishable here.
Due to the chaotic mana environment, trying to tell them apart by Dark Magic Power or Pure Magic was basically impossible.
This meant there was a high probability that a Magical Girl could befriending a Strange Person here.
If one chose their friends poorly, it could lead to a life-or-death situation the moment they met in person.
That would be terrible.
Noticing Su Mu’s confusion, Motes spoke softly, her voice as thin and gentle as always, “Remember, do not mention your identity to anyone here. Whether you are a Magical Girl, a Strange Person, or a Mutant, there is no difference in this place. This is to avoid unnecessary conflict. There is only one exception: Witches. They will loudly proclaim their identities to everyone.”
Su Mu nodded as if she understood, though she was secretly impressed.
As a senior and a guide, Motes was far more reliable than Tang Nai.
She had been with Tang Nai for so long, yet that dead rabbit hadn’t taught her a single useful thing.
She had only been with Motes for a short while, and the other girl was already taking the initiative to introduce information about the Three-layer Dream.
The difference was simply too vast.
Recalling the Motes she knew in the real world, Su Mu couldn’t help but feel a chill run down her spine.
‘She had at least a certain degree of sadistic tendencies, not to mention a speech impediment…’
‘Wait.’
“Uh, Senior Motes… how are the people in the Three-layer Dream different from those in reality?”
“There are differences. To put it simply — your wishes come true.”
“Huh?” Hearing this, Su Mu narrowed her eyes and silently chanted, ‘Tang Nai is an idiot.’
The result, of course, was completely useless.
“Oh, this isn’t for you to use for making wishes. If your thoughts conflict with others, it’s difficult for them to take effect.”
‘So it’s useless then?’
Su Mu was speechless, but Motes’s next words piqued her interest again.
“But if your will exceeds that of everyone in opposition, then it isn’t impossible to force a change. However, it’s mostly limited to minor details. In larger aspects, it’s no different from reality. Generally, this effect only acts on our physical sensations.”
Motes was indeed the type who enjoyed teaching.
Seeing Su Mu’s partial understanding, she continued.
“For example, in reality, I have always been affected by a stutter. I can only speak clearly and coherently when I’m excited or during class. But in the Dream World, I can communicate very smoothly because I ‘wish’ for that outcome to happen.”
“Correspondingly, if you do not want to feel tired, sleepy, or in pain here, you can rid yourself of those redundant feelings. At the same time, you can also intensify your sensations. For instance, there…”
Following the direction of Motes’s finger, Su Mu saw an exceptionally ornate pavilion.
If not for the two scantily clad women standing in front of the door, it would likely be mistaken for some kind of high-end establishment.
The pavilion was built in an ancient style, with the corners of the eaves curving high upward and meeting in a spire at the very top.
Even though it never rained in the Three-layer Dream, the design still incorporated tiles, clearly kept only for decoration.
The glittering gold plaque above the main entrance bore three characters: “Yanyu Tower.”
One look was enough to know it was a typical brothel.
“Those who crave pleasure can obtain sensations here that they shouldn’t be able to feel in a dream. Even the most bizarre fantasies can be realized through this. So, under normal circumstances, do not approach it easily. Most of the people running such places are Witches and Strange Persons. If a Magical Girl enters once, she’ll likely turn into a Witch by the time she comes out.”
Hearing the alluring voices of those two enchanting women beckoning customers from afar, Su Mu’s vision suddenly began to sway.
She quickly shook her head, pulling her gaze away.
‘Come to think of it, I’m a Strange Person now… Ah, no, no, that kind of thing is absolutely forbidden.’
“Although they usually operate normally, there’s a Witch behind them after all. For a ‘special’ girl like you, they will likely take action. So let’s avoid them as quickly as possible. Don’t get entangled with them. I… don’t want to fight right now.”
Su Mu nodded obediently.
Although the two women over there were tempting, Su Mu believed that in terms of appearance alone, she was still better than them.
Coupled with her ability to manipulate emotions and thoughts, she was practically a natural-born courtesan.
She definitely couldn’t get caught.
Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned.
By the time Su Mu walked nearby, she had already been targeted.
“Please stop, young lady. Why are you hurrying off to another place after just a few glances? I was just about to invite you inside to arrange some flowers and admire the scenery.”
A woman in a red silk dress appeared on the path ahead at some point, covering her mouth as she chuckled.
Her captivating, upturned eyes looked exceptionally lively on her fox-like, pretty face.
Every glance she gave seemed to pluck at the heartstrings of passersby.
While speaking, she intentionally or unintentionally leaned forward, placing her exposed cleavage directly in view.
Every frown and smile exuded charm; she was a natural vixen.
But Su Mu had naturally closed her eyes long ago, silently chanting ‘see no evil’ in her heart.
After all, if Luo Jialan found out that this kind of woman was seducing her, she would surely fly into a rage.
‘For my sake and yours, just move out of the way.’
Motes simply stood there, calmly sizing up the woman’s slender body.
Not a hint of emotion appeared on her face.
To Su Mu, this reaction was also quite unusual.
After all, Motes was the type whose surface remained calm while her mind was incredibly active and delicate.
She was able to make Edma completely submissive, to the point where Edma’s face would flush and her legs would go weak just at the mention of Motes’s name.
If anyone claimed she was a frigid, stoic older sister type, Su Mu would never believe it.
“You’re severely past your expiration date. I don’t see a single shred of shame in you. If you have any self-awareness, you should move aside as quickly as possible. I don’t want to fight.” Motes spoke indifferently.
Upon hearing this, the smile on the woman’s face instantly froze and cracked, turning into a mask of coldness.
However, she quickly adjusted, giggling as her laughter rang out incessantly like wind chimes.
“My apologies, I’ve lost my composure. This sister seems to have some prejudices against our Yanyu Tower. To be honest, many of the girls in our tower are the cold and elegant type who sell their skills, not their bodies. If they don’t see a handsome lady who captures their heart, even a thousand gold pieces might not make them perform. If you are dissatisfied with me, you are more than welcome to go inside and take your pick.”
It proved that a natural coquette was indeed different.
Not only could she control her emotions at will, but she was also a natural top salesperson.
Every few words returned to her business, making Su Mu a bit curious (though not tempted).
After all, this was something she couldn’t encounter in reality, something that existed only in records and fantasies.
Seeing this, Motes dispelled Su Mu’s thoughts with a single sentence.
“They might not necessarily be girls.”
“If you like, never mind girls, we have plenty of young men as well.”
Hearing this, Su Mu’s face turned pale instantly.
It wasn’t that she was shocked by the broad scope of the brothel’s services, but rather that she suddenly understood what Motes meant.
For instance, this woman in front of them might have been a man in reality, but in the Three-layer Dream, anything was possible…
“Let’s go, let’s go…”
Su Mu grabbed Motes, dragging her to circle around the side.
She didn’t want to get entangled with this group of Dream World avatars anymore.
But how could the woman let her go so easily?
“Hmph, since we’ve said this much, there’s no need to keep acting coy. I’ll just say it straight. The Lady Witch in our Yanyu Tower would like to invite you to meet her. She is very interested in you. Please don’t do this the hard way instead of the easy way.”