[Ever Night]
[Episode 07]
[South 2nd Street]
How are you doing?
Chao Xiaoshu, you're something.
The battle between Cultivators was fought epically by you.
But too bad you encountered me. I'll send you off.
I'm who he wants to kill. It's not your matter. You should go.
Who said it's not.
Before payment, I'll go nowhere.
You're just ordinary, unqualified to die in my hands.
Chao Xiaoshu, any final words?
'The Well' Talisman?
You entered First Awareness at 4, Perception Realm at age 6,
Doubtless Realm at age 11,
See-through Realm on turning 16,
then for a few years climbed to upper See-through.
In your early 20s, you gained fame by winning a series of battles.
However I view it, you're extremely talented among Cultivators.
You deserve the name of Invincible Wang Jinglue.
So, how's the Talisman I spent half a day drawing?
Divine Talisman Master of Heaven Dao South Gate
used the street as paper and rain as ink.
This Well Talisman is naturally invincible.
But my military mission is to kill Chao Xiaoshu.
Young man, wanna try?
This hand is impaired.
Wang Jinglue, follow me.
Spring Wind Pavilion was being used.
If it's your hidden card's doing,
why'd the old man come late? He let you risk yourself.
I told you in Lin 47 Street, the hidden card is a person.
He can command me, but I can't command him.
Who exactly is he?
I'm hungry. Let's find food.
Hurry, hurry.
- Hurry. Hurry. - Follow up.
[Valiant Knights barracks]
Someone's coming.
Let's go.
Don't dare run!
Scum! Come back!
Please save us. We're here!
We're here! Let us go! Save us!
Quickly release them.
Thank you, Eunuch.
Little Bro, what stunt is this?
Senior, why didn't you kill me?
South Jin Swordsman; Old Meng of South Town...
Their deaths don't matter.
But you're different.
You stand outside Knowing Destiny level so young.
It's rare.
You studied at the Academy?
You didn't get to Second Floor,
yet Tang rarely gets such talent.
Save your talent; serve Tang.
Don't be someone's dog.
Don't go back to Grand Prince.
Go serve in General Xu Shi's army to atone.
It isn't my wish-
It's the wish of an Imperial Family member.
Does that mean Chao Xiaoshu's patron is...?
Old Chao isn't a cat or dog.
If he could be easily killed, he'd be dead long ago.
Thank you, Senior.
Hurry, hurry. Go change.
Don't get cold.
Go.
Aide Cui Delu.
Who exactly are you?
You Tang people think you're smart. In fact, you're all idiots!
I've stirred things up in plain sight, instigating Grand Prince.
You had no clue.
Tang Empire is going to fall.
Victory will go to our Yan State.
Long live Yan State!
So his patron was Tang Emperor.
Chao Xiaoshu must die.
Don't jump the gun.
Now Chao Xiaoshu has shown out, our Xiling will ensure he disappears.
Therefore, your actions in Tang would be better deferred.
My Father-King can't wait.
Little brother, run!
Run!
Yan and Tang were at war. Yan lost.
No dignity left. I'm not reconciled.
I must get revenge.
Crown Prince, don't forget-
if you kill Tang Emperor, another will replace him.
Tang foundation isn't Royalty.
It's Tang Academy under Fu Zi.
Alright.
Then I'll stir up Tang Academy too.
[Grand Prince's Residence]
You still couldn't let go.
Big brother, you knew.
Zhang Yiqi served you.
You two took advantage of politics for private interest.
I could let that go.
But you dared to use the army to wipe out Chao Xiaoshu and Yulong Gang.
I can't let that go.
Do you know Chao Xiaoshu serves me?
I still lost.
But I'm not resigned to that.
I hold Heaven Child Sword.
But you took the Throne.
Peiyan, you win. This sword is yours now.
Everyone knows this Heaven Child Sword belongs to the future emperor.
So Imperial Father will make you Crown Prince.
Thank you, Big Bro.
Scholar Fu Zi is here!
Greetings, Fu Zi.
Peiyan, let me see your sword?
I once sword-duelled with Emperor Taizu.
I told him of 3 swords-
Sword of Divine Child, Sword of Dukes, Sword of the People.
Please, Fu Zi, what's Divine Child Sword?
Divine Child Sword blade represents Cheng capital in Yan;
its edge refers to Zhao Yang city in Yue Lun;
its spine represents Lin Kang city, South Jin;
its cross guard is Xiling;
its clip is Grand River.
It contains 4 directions, regulates 5 principles.
Instilled with Ying and Yang, it is enduring.
Wielding this sword brings the world to submit.
Fu Zi, what's Sword of Dukes?
Sword of Dukes' blade symbolises brave ones;
its edge represents honest ones, its spine - virtuous ones;
its cross guard - loyal ones,
its sword clip - heroic ones.
Using this sword is like impacting with thunder.
Then what's Sword of the People?
People's Sword, in comparison, only hurts physically, deals with petty matters,
is no different from cock fights, has no use for politics.
However, though this sword was finely made,
it's been stuck in the Palace so long, it is less useful than People's Sword.
Peiyan, do you still want it?
I want it.
Here you go.
Thank you, Fu Zi.
Zhongyi. Do you want to become Emperor?
Only if Fu Zi wanted me to.
Alright.
Tang throne belongs to you.
Fu Zi, you want me to be Emperor?
Yes.
Respect for Tang Emperor.
Only because of words by Fu Zi,
Father passed you the throne.
Why? Emperor's Sword of Divine Child was mine.
Fu Zi asked if you wanted it.
Of course I wanted it. I deserved it.
Fu Zi had warned you,
the sword in your hands is useless.
It's not even as good as People's Sword. But you only wanted fame.
That's why Fu Zi chose me over you.
Fu Zi, Fu Zi...
How long can Fu Zi live.
About as long as the world exists.
But this world will collapse eventually.
Fu Zi will eventually leave.
It's me holding Divine Child Sword.
Why, why, why.
Why. Why.
Why. Why...
You're an adult now. Don't make a scene.
This sword's performance
depends on its owner, not itself.
Fu Zi's choice was for Tang Emperor.
You're so obsessive, you'd easily lose your way.
That'd ruin Tang Empire.
Little brother.
Get it together.
Why, why.
Why, why...
Young Master.
Are the noodles ready? I'm hungry.
I'll bring it out soon.
- Two bowls. - Yeah.
Thank you.
Young Master.
Slow down. Careful, it's hot.
The noodles smell great.
But yours differs from mine.
Don't be stingy. Fry an egg for him too.
Reconsider your price.
Don't be so stingy. I just asked Sang Sang to fry you an egg.
No wonder you were so generous.
- 2000. - 500.
I've never seen anyone bargain like this.
Our deal to risk your life is only worth 500?
You seem pretty injured. You alright?
Don't worry.
I've had countless battles in my life.
I don't recall how often I was worse injured.
Enemies seeing me covered in blood thought I couldn't get back up.
Then I'd attack.
I guess your foes didn't realise
that a man who only gets involved in street fights
could even cultivate, and be so powerful.
I said, after tonight,
I can uncover my trump card.
Your trump card is in the Palace, right?
With a powerful patron, no wonder you disregard Transport Division.
Transport Division is nothing. After tonight, all will admire me
because my patron is Tang's most powerful man.
Tang's most powerful man...
Along this journey, I've missed so much,
lost so much.
I had to guard my impulses, consider the big picture.
I couldn't even protect my Brother.
He was an army spy but he told me army secrets.
That idiot was my best friend.
So that's why you helped me?
I said it's a deal. 500 in cash, not on credit.
From now on, you're my Brother.
'Brother' is a cliché.
I just wanted to help you tonight, and make some money.
Don't be corny.
Two Brothers united in life, for one fried egg.
It's simple.
Can we not be so pedantic?
United for life? Two bowls of noodles is no big deal.
You still owe me an egg.
Ning Que, you're an interesting character.
That so? Sang Sang said so too.
Right, Sang Sang?
Young Master is right. Noodles won't taste good cold.
Alright. I should go.
Tonight, there are still tasks.
- 2000 taels will be delivered. - 500.
I insist on 2000. And I'll ask you to go some place to see a person.
Old Chao. Can I not go?
No.
Sang Sang, why are you so mean.
Couldn't even give my Brother a fried egg.
Young Master, I'll fry him an egg next time.
Eternal Night is coming.
It's true.
Change. Follow me.
- Huh? I must change? - It's the rules.
Rules.
The Imperial Study is ahead. I can only lead you to here.
Wait here. After the meeting, someone will show you out.
I'm unsure whom I'm seeing.
"A fish leaps across the sea".
Nice brush.
Nice inkstone.
Such good ink.
[A fish leaps across the sea]
The sentence is fine but the handwriting is bad.
Wei City.
You're all useless. Official Shang.
I'm here.
General Huai Hua.
I'm here.
Right Minister Shang Shu.
I'm here.
Middle Chamberlain.
I'm here.
And the Registrars.
Present.
All useless.
We know our faults. Forgive us.
Please forgive us, Your Majesty.
You sold your jobs, and formed gangs.
You truly think I don't know?
Idiots.
Prince, save us.
Your Majesty, be calm. Forgive us.
Wang Jinglue.
Present.
I assign you to South Army
under General Xu Shi. Do you feel wronged?
I dare not.
You should follow General Xu Shi.
It will help you progress.
Thank you for the grace of my new lease of life.
Rise. All of you.
Thanks, Your Majesty.
It's not easy to collect talented ones for Tang.
So I want to protect you.
But the talented of Tang need to contribute to Tang.
You can't become a tool for cheating and conspiracies.
I know my fault now.
Learn from a mistake.
Go prepare. Depart tomorrow.
I accept the order.
Little brother.
I'm here.
Come up.
Imperial brother.
I had many siblings.
They all passed away.
Now, you're my only blood brother.
And you only have one blood brother, me.
If you were to die,
I'd really be all alone.
I know my fault.
I know my great sins.
However you punish me, I have no complaints.
As your older brother, how would I hate my little brother.
Rise. Leave the past behind us.
Thank you for your grace.
I am extremely grateful.
Go down.
Thanks, Emperor brother.
But all of you are useless.
Your Majesty, please be calm.
Useless.
"A fish leaps across the sea".
"A flower blooms under sky on the other shore".
Such a good poetic couplet.
But why's this handwriting so bad.
Where'd that scoundrel go?
Where are you?
Who let you in?
I'm Ning Que. Someone told me to wait here.
Is that a place for you to be? Get out.
Old Chao didn't even teach you etiquette.
I looked for you outside. You dared enter.
Don't you want your life?
Let's go! I tell you, pretend you never came in here.
Tell no-one in your entire life
or I'll end you. Hurry.
I'm Palace Guards Commander, Xu Chongshan.
Greetings.
Save it. You really think the Emperor invited you for calligraphy?
Please explain to me.
You should know whom Old Chao works for?
Big Bro Chao is your subordinate.
I don't dare to command Chao of Spring Wind Pavilion.
And don't call him Big Bro Chao. He's Yulong Gang Second Bro.
So who's the boss?
Can't you think straight?
Yulong Gang is able to control the capital's waterways.
They transport cereals to the Treasury.
If there's no powerful patron,
how could they move so smoothly?
You idiots.
Younger brother. Haven't you been probing into Yulong Gang's backer?
You even dared used the army?
And collaborated with great Cultivators from other states?
You wanted to take down Yulong Chief, Chao Xiaoshu.
I'm telling you, Yulong Gang's real leader is me.
[Ever Night]
~Hey, I can only say sorry~
~You, who've forgotten time, look a bit lost~
~You seem faraway, in front of me~
~Time blinks by~
~Take it easy~
~Life is still the same~
~Hey, let me change the ending~
~Yet I can cover it up only a short while~
~Don't obsess or say sorry~
~Loser just treats winner~
~Better not meet rather than cry on parting~
~Night is long and dark~
~Don't leave regrets~
~I've seen right, wrong, gratitude, grudges, words, acts~
~I risk danger, desperate for you~
~Umbrella in old Chang'an~
~Night nears; talismans burn~
~Fight till all is gone in chaos and darkness~
~See us blaze through darkness, changing Heaven and Earth~
~Spur the horses forward~
~Geese fly south before snow~
~Get drunk at a warm coast~
~Under slashes of the sword, we love each other still~