They walked through a dimly lit corridor adorned with ancient runes, leading to a series of caves. The air was thick with the scent of old stone and subtle hints of iron. Arriving at a small, unassuming counter, Lee Ann addressed the old man in charge of the blood pools.
"We'd like to rent a mid-tier blood pool for fourteen days," she stated with determination.
The old man looked up, his eyes widening in disbelief. "Fourteen days? Little girl, don't make jokes like that."
Lee Ann, with a confident smile, shook her badge and replied, "I'm not joking."
The old man's surprise turned into reluctant acceptance. "Fourteen thousand Babel points, non-refundable."
Lee Ann proceeded with the payment, her heart racing with anticipation. Yan Jin followed her to the designated cave, where the entrance door slid shut behind him with a soft hiss. Inside, the cave was a serene chamber, illuminated by a soft, ambient light.
