[Ever Night]
[Episode 49]
[Zeng Residence]
Shouldn't you two let Miss come to hear me.
Greetings, Eunuch Lin.
Sang Sang, do you know Mister 13 is severely injured?
Where is he now?
At home.
Daughter. Hey, daughter! Where are you going?
I'll go look. I'll be back when he recovers.
- Daughter! - Where are you going?
Where'd she go?
This old servant says goodbye.
Eunuch Lin, take care.
Lord.
Beef and egg porridge.
Young Master, you're awake.
Sang Sang.
You can't drink, yet do.
I won't drink anymore.
Porridge is almost done. Go sit.
Okay. I'll wait for you.
Xia Tian. Come, look.
This is what I wrote for Ning Que.
"A match made in heaven".
How do you have leisure to butt into youthful love?
In love's name, sacrifice all.
He reminds me of our story.
I can tell.
Porridge is ready.
Young Master, why look at me?
It's nothing.
Eat more.
Is it good?
Then first close your eyes.
Close my eyes?
Mm. Close your eyes.
Raise your hand.
What's this? It's cold.
Alright. Open your eyes now.
~lake autumn breeze~
~silhouette by the porch~
Do you like it?
I like it.
Now you finally see me clearly.
~Ink Pool rain; emerge from a book~
Perhaps...
~old mossy walls~
this is my world.
~a piece of notepaper harbours my heart~
~it never comes to me till you walk out of the city~
~times of frost~
Perhaps fate made your two worlds into one years ago.
You don't need someone knocking on your front door
nor to disturb you under the courtyard tree.
But I disbelieve in fate.
Wildland travel with you benefited me.
Touring the capital with you in winter was enjoyable.
In snowy night by the red wall, you said you liked me.
I said liking isn't enough.
In the end, it proved insufficient.
At least you spoke of liking.
I really like that.
Shanshan, what did you say?
I like you.
The capital and Grand River are far apart...
but not as far as the Wildland.
If you want to come or I want to go, it's no distance.
~the poem in blowing wind sings of mortal parting~
I want to see you write lots of words.
In future, if you wish to visit me, or I you,
or we meet elsewhere,
all would be happy occasions.
After experiencing so much,
I'm well disposed to new scenery.
When we meet again,
writing characters
will be stronger and better.
I hope you put in effort and not disappoint me.
You were sent to Lan-ke to Cultivate from childhood.
I waited 16 years for you to return to my side.
And you just leave like this?
Ning Que.
I want you to pay the price!
Master.
When Daoshi battled Ning Que,
Heaven Pillar Palm was used.
'Heaven Pillar Palm descends'
'Spirit lotuses fill the sky'
It's Heaven Pillar's strongest killing skill.
That Palm kills Demonists.
This Academy Mister 13 isn't so simple.
Ning Que is demonic.
Respectable Academy Mister 13,
Yan Se's Student, entered the Demonic Path.
You wait to become the foe of all.
Invite Great Master Baoshu of Suspended Temple.
Yes, Master.
Chen Pipi.
Greedy again.
Fu Zi?
Fu Zi, you're back.
I travelled almost a year.
From lowest position, you became 12th-Senior Bro.
I heard you and Ning Que at Old Library
became friends without meeting.
Indeed, like knows like.
Fu Zi. Little Bro lacks skills and competence,
inferior in every way to 12th Disciple,
that's me; not to mention Senior Bros and Sisters.
But he's a good guy and has motivation.
Pipi.
You don't have other things
to tell me?
Tell- tell you what?
Such as, his duel with Daoshi.
Such as, how he defeated Daoshi.
Such as...
Ning Que's Demonic Path can't be revealed to Fu Zi.
Pipi.
Even if you don't tell, I know anyway.
Fu Zi.
(Ryohin Keikaku - Quality Products)
On our first parental visit, we should buy something.
I don't know what food they like.
You don't know their likes?
The money's with you. Go in.
Miss, welcome. These nuts just arrived.
You're in luck. They're crisp and tasty.
- Boss, can I try one? - Eat up.
Is it good?
Come on. Look here.
They're pistachios, tasty, easy to peel.
They're raisins.
Yummy.
Yummy, yes. Our shop insists on ethical service and quality products
to offer customers the best nuts.
So we don't compromise.
Pack the ones just mentioned.
All of them?
Alright!
Take care.
Let's go.
- So quick. - Yeah.
Let's go.
[Zeng Residence]
Greetings, Master Zeng, Madam Zeng.
Mister 13, be direct.
- Lord Zeng- - Whatever you say,
I won't let my daughter go with you.
Young Master came to apologize.
Mister 13 has fame.
Why condescend to apologize?
I can't part from Young Master.
What? Did he compel you?
It's my free will.
Free will?
Even willing, you can't.
Lord Zeng, let's agree amicably,
confirming some details.
I, Ning Que, swear
not to interfere in your family reunion.
But in some matters, I have the say.
For instance, only for festivals, Sang Sang can stay with you.
On usual days, she'll watch my shop.
You!
Y-y-you, where's your decency?!
This can't be allowed!
Dad. Mom.
You...what did you call us?
Dad, Mom?
Lord.
She just said 'Dad'. What did you call him?
Dad.
Oh my.
My daughter finally acknowledges me.
My daughter. You acknowledged Mom.
Daoshi's body was taken to White Tower.
It's said he died using Heaven Pillar Palm.
It's a skill used to kill Demonists.
Was Wei Guangming's prophecy true?
Ning Que really is Hades' Son?
And a Son of Hades who took the Demon Path.
Academy Mister 13
always surprises us.
I wonder if Great Master Baoshu of Suspended Temple may make a move.
Of those who forsee Hades' World, other than Wei Guangming,
there's only Great Master Baoshu. Now Wei Guangming is dead.
If Great Master Baoshu will point to Ning Que,
we can use the pretext of removing Hades' Son
to crusade against Tang Academy and Tang Empire.
That relies on Qu Ni's wits.
For now, skip that enmity.
How's South Jin Sword Pavilion plan?
Hierarch, don't worry. All is in order.
World expert, Liu Bai, is uppity and won't help
but his little bro, Liu Yiqing,
wants to leave his shadow
to earn a name for himself.
Regardless of whether Liu Yiqing succeeds,
pushing South Jin Sword Pavilion to fight the Academy
is a good move.
Keep an eye on Liu Yiqing.
Yes, Hierarch.
This was simply a Cultivators' duel.
To live or die is fate.
Daoshi was Master Qu Ni's favoured disciple
and Yue Lun's future Preceptor.
Yet he died in Tang capital.
Please, Your Majesty,
give Yue Lun an explanation.
You ask for a crap explanation?!
Useless. You think Tang law is to be ignored?
For coming to my capital to challenge Fu Zi's Disciple,
shouldn't I ask you to give Tang an explanation?
Now the challenge failed, you unashamedly
threaten with a corpse.
Yue Lun's harmony and tolerance
is its basis. Why's it become so shameless?
My heart aches.
Your Majesty. As Tang Empire ruler,
I hope in handling this matter, you keep principles.
Though he's Mister 13, don't show bias.
Tang principles are simple. I don't bully you;
don't think of bullying me. Even if I bully you,
don't think of bullying me.
Whoever bullies me, I strike.
Mister 13 wasn't wrong.
Which Tang law could I use to punish him?
- This- - This ends here.
Before I get angry, you should go.
Yes.
Your Majesty, Daoshi and Mister 13 had no enmity.
Yet they used deadly moves.
That duel wasn't simple.
Preceptor, don't worry.
Fu Zi has returned. I think he must have a plan.
What's up, Bro Liu?
You're at leisure here alone?
This letter is from Xiling.
They want me to go to Tang to challenge Mister 13.
Fight if you must.
Probably Mister 13 is rumoured Son of Hades.
This is your chance.
Recently, Yue Lun's Daoshi failed.
Now they ask to borrow my sword. I think this
needs the opinion of my bro, Liu Bai.
Need you tell him?
But I feel a duel you want
needs no-one's approval.
He's Sword Pavilion Master,
- famed Sword Sage, my bro. - That's his glory.
It's unrelated to you.
Besides, I believe you're capable
of fighting the Academy for the Pavilion.
You should gain your own glory. Or will you stay in your bro's shadow?
- Of course, if you're afraid- - Enough!
- Bro Liu, stop. - Quit talking. I know what to do.
But, after Daoshi's matter,
Ning Que mightn't accept challenges.
I have an Item. If you take it to the capital,
Ning Que will accept your challenge.
This is Chao Xiaoshu's sword. Why do you have it?
No. This was sent by Xiling.
But, if Ning Que sees this sword,
he will meet with you
and use all his power.
It will be a hard fight.
Are you confident?
If I can't beat Ning Que's power,
how can I gain my own fame?
Good.
This time, Sword Pavilion
gains fame due to you.
I await your good news.
Chao Xiaoshu, I told you
your sword will be useful.
[Tang Academy]
Ning Que.
I was looking for you.
- What for? - Fu Zi is back.
Fu Zi.
He wants to see you.
No, I must go home at once.
I'll bathe and perfume. I...
Don't be nervous. Didn't you want to meet Old Master?
Let's go.
Hurry up.
Ning Que greets Fu Zi.
Drinking mate.
Yue Lun's next Preceptor,
Daoshi, was killed by me.
How'd I kill him? Guess!
You can't figure it out. You or my devilish Old Master
can't figure it out. I tell you...
I'm demon-possessed.
He's Fu Zi.
Bad, bad, bad. I'm doomed.
Before I die,
I picked one last student.
I haven't died,
yet became his 'devilish Old Master'.
What did I do to deserve this?
Yesterday I prattled drunkenly.
A man like Old Fu Zi
probably won't fuss over it.
Actually, I am a man
who likes to fuss.
Get up.
Thanks, Fu Zi.
Today I gathered you all for an announcement.
I'd never met a student like you.
But since you passed
the test I set in Rear Mountain to ascend to its peak,
I acknowledge your identity.
As a Disciple in the Wildland,
you didn't shame the Academy
yet acted rashly, with a lack of dignity.
After returning, you took Daoshi's challenge.
The witness was Little 12.
Though you didn't start it,
in this upright challenge
of life and death, Daoshi died.
In my eyes,
your character has problems.
So the master-student ceremony
should be delayed.
In following days, self-reflect by yourself.
This is also a penalty.
Fu Zi.
How must I reflect by myself?
You'll be confined in Repenting Cliff.
When you've thought it out, come out.
If you can't think it through,
stay there forever.
Today everyone's here. What for?
Fu Zi. Pipi made a new dish
and wants you to taste it.
Fu Zi. It's roast eel flatbread.
Please try it.
Wait.
This is my new 7-step flavouring method.
Fu Zi. Isn't your penalty for Little Bro
too severe?
Fu Zi, please spare him?
Fu Zi. 'Without body, no heart; without flowers, no colours'.
'Without crime, no punishment'.
Since Fu Zi severely punished Little Bro, what was his crime?
Fu Zi, I perused our rules.
Little Bro did nothing to earn severe punishment.
Fu Zi.
Please forgive Little Bro.
Wasn't today to taste Pipi's new flavour?
What are you doing? Please rise.
Thanks, Fu Zi.
Fu Zi.
Li Manman, you'll comment too?
I understand your intent
but Little Bro's foundation is shallow.
If he can't figure it out,
he won't leave Repenting Cliff this lifetime.
He received Haoran Qi.
He's my Junior Bro's heir.
He must walk your Junior Uncle's path.
In the eyes of people outside,
how are Haoran Qi and Demonism any different?
He can't live forever under your protection.
If he can't truly control it,
he'll die outside.
How can he represent the Academy?
Master, you mean
you want Ning Que to be Academy Wayfarer?
Yes. If he can walk out,
your Little Bro with his boldness
is more suited than you all to walk the world.
So Little Bro will be Wayfarer from Second Floor?
But, since Junior Uncle died, we had no Wayfarer.
Little Bro inherited Junior Uncle's skills,
but it's a leap to be Wayfarer.
Great Cultivators of the Unknown
won't show up.
Only one Cultivator becomes Wayfarer
to connect an Unknown Place with the world.
Xiling Wayfarer, Unknown Place, the Abbey, is Ye Qing.
Heaven Pillar Wayfarer, Unknown Place, Suspended Temple, is Qi Nian.
Demon Sect Wayfarer, Unknown Place, Mountain Gate, is Tang.
They're top Cultivators.
Yes, Master. But Little Bro just entered See-through.
Then he's truly the weakest Wayfarer.
If he's shamed going out, he better not go.
I've finished.
I-I will bring more.
Young Master, I finished packing.
I didn't think Fu Zi is so unreasonable.
He's my Master.
My Master told me
Hades' Son was at General's.
Don't mention your Master.
If I'm Hades' Son, I won't have wandered so long.
Could that be why they want to confine you?
No-one knows I come from General's house.
I guess Fu Zi will confine me
due to Junior Uncle's Haoran Qi.
If I can't come out for a long time,
you should go to Scholar's Manor.
I'll definitely stay with you.
[Master Baoshu, Heaven Pillar Sect]
Senior Bro, well?
Is Ning Que demon-possessed?
At first glance, there was a black aura.
I knew it! Ning Que is a problem!
Academy Mister 13, Ning Que,
has entered Demonism.
I'll announce it to the world!
This can't be done hastily.
My one look isn't proof.
Before I examined it,
that aura disappeared.
How can that be?
If I didn't see, I didn't see.
Drop this now.
Drop this?!
Don't forget
Daoshi was killed by Ning Que!
In a Cultivator's challenge,
life or death is fated.
If you don't care,
I'll find Suspended Temple Wayfarer, Master Qi Nian!
I will let the world know
Academy Mister 13, Ning Que,
is demon-possessed! Demonic!
I'll make the world know!
Ning Que greets Fu Zi, Big Bro.
Fu Zi, this is Repenting Cliff?
It's very different from what I imagined.
It's just a cave?
Don't underestimate this cave.
It might devour countless seasons from you.
Countless seasons?
How long before I get out?
A few months?
A few years? A decade?
A few decades?
You're asking me?
What if I can't see Sang Sang for over a decade?
What if I can't eat her noodles for over a decade?
After ten years, Red Sleeves girls will be old.
Xiao Cao might marry.
After all,
why confine me here?
The cave's in front of you. Entering or not is up to you.
Young Master.
The cave exit has a barrier.
If you can't figure it out, you can't leave the cave.
[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~