A Whirlwind Marriage with the Beautiful CEO

Chapter 2127 Testing the Poison

At the base of the mountain…

Military tents were already set up, dotting the snowy ground with patches of green, like small flowers blooming in the frost.

Mackenzie had just stepped into one of the tents when Libby stumbled in after her, her face full of panic.

“Mackenzie, has Mr. Quintus gone in yet?”

“He has,” Mackenzie replied.

Then, she quickly moved to steady Libby, who could barely stand. “Libby, you’ve been malnourished for too long. Your body is far too fragile for a place like this You shouldn’t have come.”

Behind them, Claudette and Laura entered the tent. Neither of them seemed to agree with Mackenzie’s

assessment.

Malnourished? How could a woman who’s malnourished have a chest like that?

“I want to save my sister! If I don’t go in, how will Mr. Quintus know which one is her?” Libby asked anxiously.

“Don’t worry,” Mackenzie reassured her with a serious tone. “If your sister is alive, we will save her. We’ll rescue every innocent person before we blow the Serpent King’s hideout to bits.”

Libby nodded, though her worry for Quintus‘ safety was still evident.

However, Mackenzie didn’t have time to share her concerns. She immediately called Rhett and Anna into the tent.

“Rhett, quickly issue an order,” Mackenzie instructed. “Everyone must carry a gas mask at all times! But those patrolling outside shouldn’t wear one.”

Her command confused everyone.

Anna couldn’t help but ask, “Your Holiness, why such an arrangement?”

“This was Magnus‘ advice before he went in,” Mackenzie explained with a calm smile. “He didn’t go into detail, but I understand why.”

As she spoke, her eyes met Rhett’s.

Rhett immediately understood her meaning and followed up, “But what if the poison is too potent for us to counteract? What then?”

someone might seize this

the

the four envoys planning

slightly and said, “That’s exactly what worries me. Someone has to test the poison. Otherwise, we can’t determine whether the enemy has hade their move. But using too many testers risks losing control

favors poisons that weaken rather than kill outright. The weaker a person’s constitution, the faster the

lower ultivation levels to patrol. They’d be the quickest to

a solid

allows for a quicker response, which minimizes collective losses. Plus, if someone with weaker abilities is

nodded in agreement.

dozens of us here,

Anna’s question, all eyes instinctively

so people, it was abundantly clear who was the strongest–and who was the

“No way!”

far too weak. She can barely stay healthy in these conditions Sending her out to patrol is basically a death

agreed. There was no need to put a delicate young woman

task.

by stepping forward and volunteering. “Mackenzie, I can

“This…”

and the others froze, stunned by

eyes were unwavering, as if she might

remark. She was desperate to show she wasn’t a burden and could contribute to the

you collapse, we won’t know if it’s from the poison or the freezing weather,”

voice trembling with determination. “I can handle the cold. I’ve been here before and didn’t get

lying, but her last visit hadn’t been in

“Mackenzie, let her go. I’ll accompany her. If one person isn’t enough to test the poison, I can help. I’m not here to sit idly by–I want to do my part!”

and while Claudette wasn’t a martial artist.

to poison, just like Quintus.

two was undoubtedly the

at Libby’s determined eyes, Mackenzie relented. She nodded and added two

wore gas masks, their hats

Libby, Claudette, and six others began their patrol.

patrol

were to mimic her collapse. Only after

be no special treatment.