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　　...`.The key information to preserve includes the meeting of Xiao Qiushui with Zuo Qiu Dengyuhan and the interactions with Liang Dou and Master Dayin.**Summarizing the narrative development**In the second paragraph, Dayin is grateful for saving his life and shares a unique mental cultivation technique to help regulate Qiushui, who asks Zuo Qiu to investigate 'Yingdi's supplier.' After Zuo Qiu leaves, Dayin mentions visiting Sword Cottage, which was once secure but is now fallen due to Power Gang. Qiushui explains that Qiu Bo betrayed them by poisoning the water source, resulting in a shortage. An old couple sent three sons to escort Madame Wu, but they found only an empty tomb. The third paragraph reveals Liang's confusion over Qiu Bo's betrayal and Qiushui's suspicion that he was forced to take a “Worse-than-death Pill.” They visit Huanhua, uncovering a corpse-beetle refined by Ghost King. Qiushui practices Dayin's breathing technique, quickly gaining power. Meanwhile, Xiao Yiren is exhausting himself trying to reopen the sect, and Xiao Xueyu comforts him, emphasizing that as long as the four siblings are together, they will rise again, while Qiushui's harsh words were not meant to hurt Yiren, who is unwilling to listen.**Navigating the conflict**In the fourth paragraph, during the agreed rent-renewal date, nobody shows up. A servant reports that the Tang Sect is holding an ancestral ceremony, inviting all factions. Yiren notices this event is usually low-key but has been made high-profile to target the Xiao family. He and Xiao Kaiyan confront Tang Song, who looks down on them, having already taken their newly recruited individuals; Yiren feels humiliated.In the fifth paragraph, as they leave Tang, Kaiyan laments the fickle nature of allegiances. Yiren analyzes that both Tang and Nangong use strange arts and can't share influence, which might lead to internal conflicts. He thinks that if he humbles himself, he may find a chance. Yiren then visits Nangong's residence, where Nangong Han proposes either marrying Xiao Xueyu to Nangong Wushang or giving up the Huanhua Sword Manual. Unable to accept this proposal, Yiren leaves empty-handed.**Facing tough decisions**In the sixth paragraph, Qiushui practices daily after taking the elixir, but finds it challenging to match his inner strength and sword skills. He remembers Sun Huishan's advice to rely on the Tianque Sword Canon for advancement, noting that while the Xiao family has studied it from a young age, not everyone grasps its secrets. Meanwhile, Yiren plans to marry Xueyu to Nangong Wushang, but Kaiyan strongly objects. Yiren feels frustrated by the unreasonable conditions for the family's future and ends up drinking alone that night, where Nangong Xiaoyi tries to comfort him. He turns her down, stating her family ties are an issue, and she retorts that her father is unchivalrous and has severed connections.In the seventh paragraph, the next day, Nangong Wushang arrives with betrothal gifts, but Yiren is still hesitant. Wushang then reveals the Huanhua Sword Manual, stating that child apprentices stole it and demanding marriage in exchange, threatening to erase the Xiao family if Yiren refuses.**Investigating the conspiracy**At the same time, Zuo Qiu investigates the Eagle-whistle and discovers a mysterious group colluding with the North Wasteland, who have already infiltrated the Power Gang. Li Chenzhou arranges for Liu Suifeng to stage an injury in order to catch a mole within their ranks. Meanwhile, Qu Hanshan is en route back to HQ and stays at the Tongfu Inn. Qiushui suspects that Qu is colluding with the North Wasteland and believes that once Li discovers this, Qu will be killed. Anticipating that Qu may seek desperate allies, Qiushui decides to visit him and test his loyalty.Now, as I rewrite this, I need to ensure that it captures the drama and emotion of the situation while preserving all names and information. I'll be careful using proper nouns, particularly with "左丘邓玉函" which can be tricky. The original text uses it consistently, with a few variations. I'll stick to "左丘邓玉函" mainly but will keep a balance with "左丘邓玉" where necessary.It's important to standardize my references as I write, so I’ll aim for consistency while ensuring it doesn’t conflict with the plot. I know each paragraph must begin with `

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