Chapter 184, "Leap in Productivity, Territorial Expansion, Xia Chuan's Opportunity", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The first time to hunt an Intermediate Snow Mane, if I remember... to Leader..." Mu Dong intended to dissuade him but saw Xia Hong's face....

Chapter 350, "Methods to Improve the Peak of Cold Resistance, Moao's 10th Town, Beishuo Yang Fa, Nightmare, Lu Yun of East Ridge", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Hmph, the Nine Towns have had an agreement long ago: if a Xianyang... to Evidently, the other party didn't believe his self-introduction just....
Chapter 311, "Expulsion and Unease, an Overzealous Xia Chuan (Part 3)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from On the contrary, Xia Chuan had several deep sword wounds on his... to Everyone has been notified and will be here shortly." Xia Chuan waved....
Chapter 243, "Hanqiong's Great Battle, Realization After the Fact (Part 3)", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Although the situation of the guards at the gate was unclear just... to Moreover, as more Longyou army entered the iron gate and joined in....
Chapter 249, "Secret Passage, Han Feng, One Step", is the clearest early answer because the hidden truth stops feeling like mere subtext. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The flames emitted by the Cold Ruins Tripod illuminated the three... to Coupled with the luxurious furnishings throughout the room, it was.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Hou Tong's initial intention likely was not to cooperate with Hanqiong.
Chapter 246, "White Dew Gu and Cold Apple Jade Dew, Hanqiong's Sinister Smile", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Xia Hong, upon seeing the white mist, was taken aback. to There's no need to ask so much..
Chapter 315, "The Strange Cold Apple Tree and the Seized Silver Mine (3)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Thank you, Leader, for the Spirit Pill. to This is almost unquestionable; otherwise, where did so many Cold....
Chapter 243, "Hanqiong's Great Battle, Realization After the Fact (Part 2)", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Xia Hong surveyed the houses inside Hanqiong Station, marveling at... to There's an enemy attack, hide quickly." "It's real, someone's....
Chapter 251, "Understanding, Winning Hearts First, Next Steps (Part 3)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from After all, having been a leader, Chen Yingyuan pointed out Xia Hong's... to If we let all 1,600 of these people return and spread the news about....
Chapter 331, "Zhu Shun and Huang Tianxi, Cold Yuan Banquet of Great Xia Year 3, Xia Yuzong (6)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Xia Hong suddenly let out a hearty laugh and raised his glass to... to Wah..." Over a hundred people, all at Cold Resistance Level,.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with It's not only Xia Yuzong's birth;
Chapter 270, "The Terrifying Red Carp and the Precious Flora (2)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The two voices echoed one after the other in an instant! to Of course, considering the size and strength of that fierce beast and....
Chapter 310, "The Leader Is Still the Best, The Consequences of Losing the Bet", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Li Tiancheng tightly closed his eyes, his face filled with pain,... to Why did her second uncle not let her lead the Li Family disciples to....