Chapter 352, "Scissor Bug Monster", is the clearest early answer because it turns Crystal Cores's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Wang Tao, based on the information he had purchased, went to one of... to But whether others had gotten there first or the zombies had fled, he....

Chapter 294, "Giant Slayer", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Crystal Cores becomes final instead of hypothetical. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from This equipment embedding was somewhat different from the Rush Suit... to [Corrosive Spear] [(Fourth-tier (Excellence))] [Durability +100,.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with "True... Alright.
Chapter 233, "Entering Wuyang City", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Crystal Cores into a new phase or setting. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Now, you have two people at Zijin Base who care about you—at least a... to She wasn't keen on power; she was just a person with a strong sense....
Chapter 205, "Gymnasium", is the clearest early answer because it turns Crystal Cores's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Indeed, when Wang Tao quoted his price, both of them were somewhat... to The leader is right!" Lu Yingfeng strongly agreed..
Chapter 202, "Clubhouse (Double Monthly Tickets at Month End)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Crystal Cores's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Nie Siyan's face remained impassive, as if she were utterly calm, but... to However, Nie Siyan still planned to go.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with So, holding Jiang Shixue's hand, Wang Tao headed to Villa No.
Chapter 139, "Overall Base Strength Enhancement", is the clearest early answer because it turns Crystal Cores's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Take your time with the fusion; while integrating with the Crystal... to It was a reward for an underling to receive something from their....
Chapter 216, "Buy on Credit", is the clearest early answer because it turns Crystal Cores's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Nie Siyan had four abilities, except for [Dream Interpretation],... to She had extracted the two useless abilities from her body, leaving....
Chapter 180, "Colonel Luo", is the clearest early answer because it turns Crystal Cores's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from On the road, Zhang Hong initially didn't want to ask, but couldn't... to But when she thought about the fact that these were Level 2 Crystal....
Chapter 178, "Level 3 Weapon", is the clearest early answer because Crystal Cores finally turns buildup into a real advancement. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Wang Tao took out another Level 2 Crystal Core. to If he were to carry that two-meter-long Giant Axe, the imposing.... What makes it stick is that it turns Crystal Cores's growth into a concrete upgrade step and sets up the next payoff in the power growth storyline linked to Level.
Chapter 204, "Feeding the Zombies (Double Monthly Tickets at Month End)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Crystal Cores's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from After the meal, Wang Tao didn't beat around the bush and directly... to I recently found a channel where I can get these quality Cores..."....
Chapter 181, "Mechanical Right Arm", is the clearest early answer because it turns Crystal Cores's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Zhang Hong suddenly looked at Wang Tao and said. to What's this?" Inside the box was a.... What makes it stick is that it gives Crystal Cores practical battlefield or strategic value, making the technology side of the story feel consequential rather than decorative.