Chapter 190, ""Xia Li" 4 articles, someone is coming", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from But out of nowhere, how can he accept it! to Lord Minister, was that 'Xia Li' personally compiled by the leader?"....

Chapter 275, "The Stunning Sword Puppet, Rebranding, Cloud Dragon Army (Part 2)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Xia Hong immediately saw through Yuwen Dao's intention, but simply... to After a series of clashing sounds, he indeed managed to slice off....
Chapter 324, "Early Drills, Surge in Cold Resistance Level Members", is the clearest early answer because Xia Chuan finally turns buildup into a real advancement. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from After Xia Chuan's two-month-long transformation, the outer city has... to If you want to die, go ahead, but I'm not joining in your madness."....
Chapter 285, "Two Clans in Turmoil—What Does White Dew Gu Want to Guard? (Part 2)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from It seems to be in response to the decrease in population that there... to Don't worry, Minister." Xia Chuan shook his head slightly and said,....
Chapter 181, "What Does Great Xia Want, Liu Dahu's Ambition", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Thank you, Lord Xia Chuan!" Upon hearing that Xiao Yuan and his two... to Revenge, revenge, I must have revenge!.
Chapter 208, "Great Xia Sacred Pattern, Building Upgrades", is the clearest early answer because Xia Chuan finally turns buildup into a real advancement. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Xia Hong first set his gaze upon the Fiery Sun Tripod in the center... to From the accounts of Great Xia's older residents, they've heard....
Chapter 253, "Short on Meat, Short on Manpower, Someone Delivers (Part 3)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Then there will only be 3,000 people left here in Longyou?" Seeing... to The daily beast meat required by 100,000 people is massive, which....
Chapter 250, "Rescue, Intimidation, and Surprise (Part 2)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Those people in light gold armor have been using solidified fire oil... to That thing can actually eliminate dew, it's amazing!" Among the three....
Chapter 288, "On the March, Hou Hu's Wrath", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from How naive, huh..." Earlier, Xia Chuan had only ordered Liu Yuan to... to If you've really forgotten, maybe Hou Tong behind you can remind....
Chapter 304, "The Defeated Longyou Army, Xia Army Cannot Escape, Holy Tripod", is the clearest early answer because Xia Chuan gets a payoff that changes the stakes. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Xia Chuan realized this point earlier than the others, so as soon as... to Following the leader to achieve such fortune, I've lived enough.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with "Tend to yourself first;
Chapter 295, "Deploying the Beehive, Splitting into Two Forces (2)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Chuan's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from How is the situation in Mirror Valley now?" "After nightfall, seven... to A Long Mountain so large, it's impossible for the Li Family to....
Chapter 320, "Prototype of the Political System State, Intensive Follow-up Arrangements", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Xia Chuan into a new phase or setting. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Here's the simplest example: Previously, the Camp Supply Department... to Each district will establish the Six Departments to manage, similar....