[Ever Night]
[Episode 46]
[Tang Academy]
This is the real Academy, Rear Mountain?
If Rear Mountain is the real Academy, here it is.
For Cultivators, the Unknown Place is above clouds,
outside this world, untouchable.
The Academy is a sacred place connecting both worlds,
yet how many can come to see the view?
Since I met you,
I entered Demon Sect Mountain Gate, and now Rear Mountain.
How lucky I am!
Meeting me will bring more lucky things.
Let's go. Meet 7th-Senior Sister.
- Everyone but her plays hide and seek. - Huh?
So hard to find them.
I'm an outsider. It's improper.
You're no outsider.
I mean, you're Big Bro's Sister
and he asked me to show you around.
Or else how'd I dare.
Let's go.
You should go alone. You just came back.
You have lots to tell your Seniors.
I won't disturb them.
I'll wait down mountain.
Alright then.
Ning Que greets 7th-Senior Sister.
Little Bro, was the hanky I gave you useful?
Hank...
The hanky...is so nice.
Just...not used by me.
It'll come in handy.
7th-Senior, that hanky...
Alright, 2nd-Senior is waiting. Hurry.
Ning Que says goodbye.
Ning Que greets 2nd-Senior Bro.
Get up.
Your practical training, I think...
was very well done.
Thanks for the praise.
To your question for me, I have an answer.
'To the vast, limitless horizon; soaring to the sky, unfettered'
is Haoran Energy.
Good. You improved a lot.
You broke a Realm, yet...
Crippling Long Qing isn't worth praise.
2nd-Senior Bro, I...
Some things needn't be said.
In Tuyang City, killing Xia Hou's man, Lin Ling, is an issue.
I'm worried about this.
Will it affect the Academy?
We Academy Disciples always act on principle.
In this matter, you're in the right.
Don't fret.
Big Brother, for my sake, visited Xia Hou.
Big Bro has told me.
I've always respected Big Brother.
But what I respect is his Cultivation level,
his state of mind,
his moral conduct.
As for his belief in forgiveness in life,
I disagree with him.
If we return good for evil...
then how do we repay evil?
So how do we repay evil?
Repay evil with justice.
Your words are complex but simple,
subtle but meaningful.
It's what Fu Zi once taught us.
So you flattered the wrong person.
Miss Bookworm was brought by you to the Academy?
She's Big Bro's sworn Sister.
It's not to do with me.
Oh, is she going to marry Big Brother?
Go about your business.
2nd-Senior Bro, I'll get going.
4th-Senior Bro, 6th-Senior Bro, I'm back.
You're back. Well, was Yuan-13 Arrows useful?
In the Wildland, I ran into many perils.
If not for your Yuan-13 Arrows, I fear I'd be dead.
We heard Long Qing was beaten.
We were sure you used Yuan-13 Arrows.
What's with the blades?
I want you two to turn these three blades into one.
The kind to break Bright Armour.
What? You'll duel Xia Hou?
Ah, men- love all girls they meet.
They'd marry every pretty girl if they could.
Three or four wives aren't enough.
8 or 10 suffice.
Really?
Not sure. It's what they say.
Sang Sang, things changed-
You're Miss Zeng. Tell him?
No. I haven't told Young Master. You can't either.
You're beyond help.
The capital knows your Young Master went on a long trip
and brought back a bunch of Grand River beauties.
Especially Book Addict, Mo Shanshan.
Aren't you worried?
I'm worried. But what can I do?
Let me warn you.
In your heart, is Ning Que the only one?
Mm.
So you won't marry another?
Mm.
What if Miss Mo marries your Young Master?
Then she'd be your Mistress.
Miss Shanshan is nice.
One of Three Addicts, Bookworm.
She's pretty.
Nice personality. Writes very well.
What are you thinking?
Young Master will surely marry.
Shanshan is nice.
So what are you to him?
You mind his shop,
wash clothes, cook, manage money.
You do so much.
In Wildland, he was flirting.
No wonder he took so long.
You pined, and got jailed.
Don't say it.
I didn't tell him.
If this goes on, you'll... only be a concubine.
I'm not a concubine.
I'm just Sang Sang.
Young Master's Sang Sang.
- Put crystal on the eyes? - Hm.
Put it inside or outside?
I'm not sure about that.
If it's inside,
it'll blind the eyes.
Without it, she won't see.
I'd rather blurred sight than blindness.
Senior Bros. You said you only make 'special' items?
- Yep. - Yep.
- We only do.. - special.
- If not special.. - We don't.
This is special.
Hey, Little Bro, what about this?
Mm, looks right.
Pardon, are you Mister 13?
You know me?
I've met Book Addict
so I guessed you're Mister 13.
(Guanhai - Heaven Pillar Sect)
It's Senior Brother Guanhai.
This is Lan-ke Master Qishan's student, Guanhai.
Lan-ke?
Lan-ke is Heaven Pillar's mystical Gate suspended in this world.
Brother Guanhai, though young, is a Great Expert.
I'm honoured.
I wonder what brings you to the capital?
I went to Ministry of Rites and was heading to the Academy.
Unexpectedly, I ran into you.
So I'll pass you this Academy invitation
to save me effort.
An Academy invitation?
It's Lan-ke's invitation to next year's Hungry Ghost Festival.
Brother Guanhai traveled from Lan-ke.
I should play host but I'm showing Lady Mo around.
How about chatting over tea this evening?
Mister 13, thank you.
I came on Master's order, so my studies lag behind.
Since I've delivered the invitation to you,
I should head back to Lan-ke.
Yet I'm in the capital and finally met you.
I have Cultivation practice issues I hope you can clarify.
No problem.
This evening at Victory Restaurant, I'll book a vegetarian meal.
We'll talk over wine.
Or tea. No...
You just said...practice.
I want to...challenge you.
Guanhai is Lan-ke's best.
Why still care for fame?
I've Cultivated for years.
My Master talks of learning from Fu Zi in the past.
I know the Academy is world best.
I wished to meet its talents.
I wanted to visit but was occupied by study.
Now I'm finally here,
I hope you understand my thirst for learning.
Lady Mo, please take Bro Guanhai to the teahouse to rest.
I'll come in half a day.
Brother Guanhai.
He challenged me? Why?
Looks like it's unavoidable.
If I refuse his challenge, how do I fight Xia Hou in future?
But, if I can't control myself in intense battle
and expose my demonic side...
Wind and sleet stop, the sun comes out.
Fighting back isn't the best method.
To stop my impulse to counteract in attack,
stay still, be tranquil.
Don't retaliate, don't surrender.
Anyway, I can't let anyone know I'm demon-possessed.
No matter what, I trust Mister 13.
Master Guanhai.
Whether for talk or practice, please come with me.
Brother Mingchi, I'd like to use the Hall.
Master isn't here but I can handle this.
Please proceed.
Thanks, Bro Mingchi.
Mister 13's first challenge occurs at South Gate.
This will be written in history.
Who'd reject your request?
Please.
I wonder what you think of the odds?
I thought Mister 13 will lose.
But after half a day, I'm no longer sure.
If he would lose, why'd he choose South Gate?
You and I don't have any grudge.
Yes.
We've no personal grudges. It's just practice.
Then in today's duel, I won't use weapons or Talismans.
We each use one move to decide the result.
How's that?
Mister 13 is kind and modest.
I'm determined to win. I have anger in my heart.
You first.
Just one move.
Please, Master, go first.
I erred in having angry thoughts.
How could I go first?
If I go first, you won't get a move.
I have Heaven Pillar Palm to protect me.
Mister 13, pardon me.
No.
Damn Taotie, don't come out.
Don't come out.
Don't. Don't.
Don't come out.
Mister 13! Why not make a move?
If I made a move, you'd die.
Master 13 could stay calm
in a dangerous situation.
Such composure, such tolerance.
I cannot compare.
Guanhai lost.
Bro Guanhai could stop in time–
giving up wrath, for sympathy.
You didn't lose.
Ning Que didn't win.
Mister 13, are you okay?
Junior Bro, Master Guanhai, are you okay?
Thanks, Brother Mingchi, for lending the Hall.
Lady Mo, sorry you worried.
Brother Guanhai.
Till next time.
Mister 13.
Till next time.
Brother He, sorry to bother you.
(Zhi Shou Abbey)
(Heaven Sun Book)
(....GUANHAI.....Ning Que)
Though Guanhai is young, Qishan taught him for years.
His skill is impressive.
Though his hand didn't touch you today, his Psychic Power hurt you.
Lady. Am I weak?
Aren't you always weak?
Truthful again.
But, you were strong today.
Mm.
I'll be stronger in future.
How about...holding me a while more?
Young Master.
I'm back.
Where is he?
Young Master.
I'm...
back.
Where are you?
Since Miss Book Addict came, you don't come home by evening.
Grand River State is always like spring.
We rarely see snow.
If there's a chance, I'll visit your homeland.
Grand River has limited land, low population, little power.
To the north is strong South Jin.
Yue Lun's relationship with them isn't good.
But Grand River has kept the peace for centuries.
Its citizens prosper.
Do you know why?
Because Grand River State is friendly with Tang.
Though the two countries are separated by mountains,
with no shared borders,
Grand River State has been protected by Tang.
South Jin State and Yue Lun know that.
If their armies invade Grand River,
then Tang citizens and Emperor won't leave us on our own.
Why's he not home this late?
I thought we'd eat dinner together.
In future, will three of us eat together?
Okay, okay...
You two sit by each other.
The Cultivators' world and mundane world aren't separate.
Only being strong guarantees peace for Grand River and Tang.
And you need to become strong.
Make Tang Empire stronger than before.
Thank you.
You always remind me of important things.
- I... - I...
You speak first.
I want to hear you first.
Then first close your eyes.
Close my eyes?
Mm, right.
Close your eyes.
Raise your hand.
What's this? It's cold.
Okay. You can open your eyes.
~could the untouchable shadow be you?~
~how to engrave the dream lover in my memory?~
~I thought love was like floating clouds leaving no trace~
~your smile's in my mind~
Do you like it?
I like it.
Now you can see me clearly.
I told you. You're always in my eyes.
~my lifetime is for meeting you~
In future, will it really be three of us?
~time flies by~
Then where will I sleep?
~waiting calmly for a true heart~
In future, will Mistress manage the money?
No. It's all our hard earned money.
Mistress looks like she won't understand our life.
She grew up well-off.
Once they marry, Young Master must support her.
This money is for Young Master in deepest need.
What if she spends a lot?
This silver is for Young Master
when he needs it most.
Now tell me what you wanted to say.
In Demon Sect Mountain Gate...
I said that I like you.
I remember.
I want you to like me too.
I think that's fair.
Then...do you like me?
But Miss Shanshan is Book Addict.
She can help Young Master to complete the task.
No, Young Master and I promised to complete it.
Outsiders can't interfere.
But is Miss Shanshan an outsider?
But what can I do for Young Master.
To avenge General Lin's family and Brother Zhuo'er...
what should I do?
What do I do?
It must be...
I like you.
Come inside. There'll be food.
No need.
These days being with you
made me so happy.
At Mount Tian Qi, you hid behind me,
saying you'd hide forever.
You said you like me.
That also made me happy.
But liking isn't enough.
~chance meeting; cold branches dew-heavy~
~fondness grew forever with one look~
~lake autumn breeze~
~silhouette by the veranda~
~insight borrows poems and songs~
~with bright heartfelt wishes~
~Ink Pool rain; I emerge from a book~
~old mossy brick walls under snow~
~a piece of notepaper harbours my heart~
~it never comes to me till you walk out of the city~
~a time of wind, a time of mud~
~the poem in the blowing wind sings of mortal parting~
~I look at you across mountains and seas~
~even in uncertain years, I'll wait for you...~
Young Master, eat the noodles.
Or they'll stick.
~I hope a wind delivers you my words of loving you~
Want more scallions?
Sang Sang.
When you were little, we discussed
my finding you what kind, uh...
What kind of Sister-in-law?
It's 'Mistress'.
Young Master, what do you think about Miss Mo?
Eat your noodles or they'll stick.
Miss Mo...
is very nice.
She's very nice.
Just very nice?
Mm. Just very nice.
[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~