Courtyard House: Starting with handing over the keys, the state helps me abuse birds.

Back inside, Duan Chengyi closed the door, his serious expression relaxing and replaced by an undisguised bewilderment.

He walked to the table, poured himself a glass of water, took a big gulp, and then looked at Xie Weihong: "Weihong, just now..."

He swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue, as if he was carefully choosing his words.

Xie Weihong was sitting by the bed, regulating his breathing, feeling the power surging within him from punishing Jia Zhangshi. Hearing Duan Chengyi hesitate, he opened his eyes: "Uncle Duan, just say what you have to say."

Duan Chengyi put down his water glass, pulled up a chair and sat down, leaning forward and looking directly at Xie Weihong: "I saw the whole scene just now. You acted quickly and accurately; Jia Zhangshi's legs were broken completely."

He paused, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table: "But... I've been observing you. From the moment you made your move, to when Jia Zhangshi fell to the ground, and then to when I came out to handle the aftermath—I haven't seen any change in you."

Xie Weihong raised her eyebrows slightly.

Duan Chengyi continued, "You said your ability is that you can become stronger and gain technology by punishing Yi Zhonghai and others. Just now, Jia Zhangshi was severely punished. Logically, you should have had a noticeable reaction. For example, your strength might suddenly increase, or new knowledge might emerge in your mind..."

His voice grew softer and softer until it was almost a soliloquy: "But I noticed you were calm the whole time, without any sign of suddenly gaining power or knowledge."

The room fell silent.

The morning light streamed through the window, casting dappled shadows on the concrete floor.

Duan Chengyi looked at Xie Weihong with a complex expression. He was a veteran police officer with twenty years of experience, having seen too many people and heard too many stories. He had his own standards of judgment, based on facts, evidence, and logic.

Xie Weihong's statement about "the ability to punish" is precisely the most illogical one.

If the steelmaking manuscript hadn't been so astonishing, and if Director Lu Zhaoting hadn't personally given the order, Duan Chengyi would never have believed such a fantastical tale.

But now, having witnessed the punishment process firsthand, he couldn't see any signs of the "ability being activated," and he couldn't help but begin to have doubts.

Is this child really making up a story? Is he just fabricating this "ability" to get state support for his retaliatory actions in order to get revenge on Yi Zhonghai and his associates?

Once the thought takes hold, it can never be suppressed.

Duan Chengyi took a deep breath and decided to lay his cards on the table: "Wei Hong, tell Uncle Duan the truth. Is this 'ability' real, or...?"

He didn't finish speaking, but his meaning was already quite clear.

Xie Weihong did not answer immediately.

He closed his eyes, seemingly sensing something. In reality, his consciousness was sinking into his mind, reviewing the system notifications he had just ignored.

The system interface exploded the moment Jia Zhangshi was punished; it wasn't just one or two notifications, but a whole screen full of messages scrolling wildly. He was focused on the punishment process and dealing with Duan Chengyi at the time and didn't have time to look at them closely.

Now, he finally has time to open the system records.

[Warning! Warning! The ninth-tier king-level demon "Insatiable Flesh Mountain" has suffered a fatal blow!]

[Target's health has dropped below 30%!]

[Judgment: The host has successfully inflicted "severe crippling" effects on a ninth-tier king-level demon!]

[Assessing damage level...]

[Assessment complete: Damage level - S!]

[Reward calculation in progress...]

[Calculation complete!]

[Congratulations, host, on receiving the following rewards:]

1. 100 Spirit-Eroding Crystals (can be used for cultivation breakthroughs from Tier 3 to Tier 4)

2. Body Tempering Elixir x3 bottles (significantly enhances physical strength)

[3. Basic Refining Material Pack (Contains 50 Refined Iron Ingots, 10 Cold Iron, and 5 Red Copper)]

[4. First-Order Array Formation Introduction Jade Slip (Contains methods for setting up basic Spirit Gathering Array, Protection Array, and Concealment Array)]

[5. New Technology Unlocked: High-Efficiency Compound Fertilizer Production Process (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium Compound Type)]

[Note: Technical information has been stored in the system knowledge base, and the host can access and study it at any time.]

Xie Weihong was shocked.

This reward is more generous than ever before!

Not only did they provide him with a large amount of cultivation resources, but they also provided him with refining materials, array knowledge, and even fertilizer technology that he desperately needed!

He suppressed his excitement and focused his attention on the last item—"High-efficiency compound fertilizer production technology".

Should I learn this technology immediately?

"Study," Xie Weihong murmured to herself.

boom--

A flood of information rushed into my mind.

This is not just a simple textual explanation, but a complete and systematic knowledge system. It covers everything from the theoretical foundations of fertilizer production to specific technological processes; from equipment selection to operating parameters; from raw material proportions to quality control standards…

Everything merged into one in an instant.

It's as if he has been studying this field for more than a decade and knows every detail by heart.

The whole process took less than three seconds.

Xie Weihong opened her eyes, looked at Duan Chengyi who was still waiting for an answer, and a smile appeared on her lips.

"Uncle Duan, did you just ask me if my ability was really activated?"

Duan Chengyi nodded, but his eyes still held a hint of doubt.

"It's started," Xie Weihong said confidently. "And they even gave me a new technology."

Duan Chengyi was taken aback: "New technology? What technology?"

Xie Weihong did not answer directly, but stood up and walked to the table, where there was paper and pen.

He picked up his pen, spread out the paper, and began to write.

Duan Chengyi looked at him with a puzzled expression.

At first, Xie Weihong wrote very slowly, as if he were recalling something. But soon, he wrote faster and faster, the pen tip moving quickly across the paper, making a rustling sound.

Neat lines of handwriting appeared on the paper.

High-efficiency compound fertilizer production technology

Duan Chengyi moved closer. He wasn't an agricultural expert, but as a policeman, he had handled some cases and knew the importance of fertilizers to agricultural production.

Xie Weihong continued writing.

I. Technical Principles...

Duan Chengyi's eyes widened.

Xie Weihong did not stop writing.

II. Production Process Flow...

As he wrote, he also drew simple diagrams of the equipment on the paper.

Duan Chengyi's breathing began to quicken.

III. Key Process Parameters…

Xie Weihong's writing speed increased even more, almost like he was taking notes at lightning speed. Professional terms, precise parameters, and key process points flowed continuously from his pen, as if they were already deeply ingrained in his mind.

Duan Chengyi's doubts began to waver at this moment.

He stared at Xie Weihong's profile. The young man's expression was focused and calm, his eyes clear, showing no trace of the panic one might expect from someone "writing on the spot." That composure, that certainty, was something that couldn't be faked.

More importantly, this content...

Although Duan Chengyi didn't understand technology, he could see the "professionalism" of these things. Those numbers accurate to the decimal point, those complex chemical formulas, those rigorous process procedures—these couldn't have been fabricated casually!

Xie Weihong wrote three whole pages.

As he finished the last stroke, he put down his pen, stretched his wrist, and then looked at Duan Chengyi: "Uncle Duan, this is the new technique I just learned."

Duan Chengyi remained silent.

He picked up the three pages and began to read them one by one. The more he read, the faster his heart beat.

From initial doubt, to confusion in the middle, and now...

Shock.

Utterly shocked.

These three pages present a complete and systematic fertilizer production process. From theory to practice, from equipment to parameters, it covers every aspect.

Duan Chengyi raised his head, looked at Xie Weihong, and said in a slightly dry voice, "You... what happened to you...?"

"Just like I said before," Xie Weihong said calmly, "after punishing Jia Zhangshi, this knowledge appeared in my mind. I just needed to write it down."

Duan Chengyi opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found himself at a loss for words.

All doubts and all logic were shattered at this moment.

The facts speak for themselves: Xie Weihong did indeed gain new technical knowledge after punishing Jia Zhangshi!

Moreover, this is not just any "small technology," it's a complete production process! A key technology that can solve the country's problem of increasing grain production!

"This...this is unbelievable..." Duan Chengyi murmured to himself, his eyes filled with shock.

He recalled Director Lu Zhaoting's words: "If this ability is real, then Xie Weihong's value is immeasurable."

Now he understands.

I understand completely.

Xie Weihong wasn't lying. His abilities are real!

Duan Chengyi took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He looked at the three pages again and said solemnly, "Wei Hong, how valuable is this technology?"

"It's a huge leap," Xie Weihong said earnestly. "If it can be achieved, my country's grain output could increase by at least 20%. Moreover, fertilizer costs could be reduced by more than 20%."

Duan Chengyi's hand trembled slightly.

Grain production increased by 20%! Costs decreased by 20%!

This goes beyond simply being described as "of great value." This is a strategic technology capable of changing the fate of a nation!

"I need to report to Director Lu immediately." Duan Chengyi stood up, carefully folded the three pages of paper, and put them into his pocket. "Wei Hong, you can rest today. I'll arrange for someone else to keep an eye on the ideological education class."

Xie Weihong nodded: "Okay."

Duan Chengyi walked to the door, then stopped, turned back to look at Xie Weihong, his eyes filled with complex emotions: "Weihong, Uncle Duan before..."

"I understand," Xie Weihong interrupted him. "Anyone would be suspicious in this situation."

Duan Chengyi gave a wry smile: "Thank you for your understanding. I'll be going now."

The door opened and then closed.

The room fell silent again.

He looked out the window, his gaze landing in the direction of Yi Zhonghai's house.

This is just the beginning.