Jiang Zhi stood at the window of their temporary residence, her eyes cold and determined. She was well aware of Jiang Yao's madness and unwillingness, and knew that this battle was far from over. She frowned slightly, pondering a response. Her small face, illuminated by the faint light from the window, looked even more resolute.
She first turned her attention to the residence's defenses. While well-hidden, it was far from secure. Jiang Zhi and her allies began a frantic deployment. They set up multiple obstacles at the entrances and exits around the residence. There were sharp wooden stake traps, cleverly hidden in the underbrush. If anyone stepped in, they would be stabbed in the leg, hindering their movement. There were also tripwires woven from tough ropes, straddling key paths. Once triggered, they would sound an alarm, allowing them to detect the enemy's approach.
They reinforced the frames of the doors and windows and installed special guardrails. These were not only sturdy but also barbed to prevent the enemy from climbing over. Jiang Zhi also coated the windows with a special agent that left a subtle fluorescent mark if someone touched it, making it easier for them to track them. On the roof, they installed some simple stone rolling devices that could be used to push down rocks at critical moments to block enemy attacks.
At the same time, Jiang Zhi didn't neglect the importance of intelligence gathering. She assigned a group of allies to monitor Jiang Yao and the mysterious organization's movements. These allies leveraged their connections within the underground intelligence network to plant spies throughout the city. They frequently visited various locations, meeting with informants and exchanging information. From high-end clubs where Jiang Yao might frequent to abandoned warehouses where the mysterious organization was suspected of conducting transactions, everything was within their surveillance range.
Jiang Zhi herself was also busy. Leveraging her advanced computer skills, she hacked into databases potentially linked to a mysterious organization. In a dimly lit room, she sat at her computer, her fingers clacking away at the keyboard, her eyes focused and sharp. The codes flashing on the screen read like clear clues to her. She successfully breached the firewalls of several small businesses that, while seemingly legitimate, were intricately linked to the mysterious organization. By analyzing their financial records and internal emails, Jiang Zhi uncovered clues to the organization's funding flows and potential hideouts.
Jiang Zhi increased the intensity of her allies' training. Every morning, before the first rays of sunlight had fully penetrated the morning mist, they began their grueling training in the open space behind their residence. Jiang Zhi personally demonstrated various self-defense techniques, her movements agile and fluid, like flowing water. She taught her allies how to quickly evade enemy attacks and how to effectively counterattack using their body's strength. For example, when facing a punch, they should sidestep and simultaneously strike the opponent's ribs with their elbows. If they were held by an enemy, they should quickly knee their opponent's groin to break free.
She also trained her allies in teamwork. She set up various simulated combat scenarios, having them split into groups and fight against each other. In one simulated street fighting drill, one group of allies had to fend off an attack from another in a narrow alleyway. They needed to coordinate, using corners and obstacles for cover while simultaneously looking for opportunities to counterattack. Jiang Zhi carefully observed them from the sidelines, promptly pointing out any shortcomings and constantly adjusting their tactics.
In addition to close combat skills, Jiang Zhi also focused on training in long-range attacks. She procured some simple bows and slingshots and taught her allies how to accurately aim and adjust their shooting angles based on wind direction and distance. In the open countryside, the allies practiced repeatedly, their arrows and slingshots whizzing by, striking distant bullseyes.
When it comes to weaponry, Jiang Zhi fully utilizes her ingenuity, crafting simple yet effective weapons from readily available materials. She crafted simple daggers from discarded metal pipes and springs, which could inflict fatal damage in close combat. She also modified glass bottles into simple incendiary bombs, filling them with flammable liquid and cloth strips. These bombs could be used to create chaos and thwart enemy pursuit.
Jiang Zhi also took care of her children. She set up a hidden safety cabin in their room, constructed from high-strength steel plates and equipped with an adequate oxygen supply and emergency food supplies. Only she and a few close associates knew how to open it. She also taught her children simple distress signals and self-protection techniques, such as blowing a special whistle in case of danger or hiding quietly in a secret closet compartment.
Jiang Zhi was also extremely careful about her diet. Worried that Jiang Yao might poison her food, she cultivated a small garden and grew fresh vegetables. She carefully inspected any other food sources, testing them with her own concoctions to ensure they were free of poison. She also stockpiled a large supply of clean drinking water to prevent the enemy from tampering with the water supply.
Despite facing numerous difficulties and pressures, Jiang Zhi remained calm and resolute. She knew this was a battle for her survival, and she could not retreat. Every precaution, every intelligence gathering, every round of training was a solid step towards victory. The flame of revenge burned in her eyes, a flame that would illuminate her path forward in this dark and difficult situation. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, she would move forward courageously. For herself, for her child, and for the allies harmed by Jiang Yao and the mysterious organization, she must fight to the end and completely destroy the enemy.
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