Ever Night Episode 27 Recap
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Ning Que tirelessly practiced with his small wooden sword, determined to master flight. However, the sword flew wildly, disrupting his fellow disciples as he frequently apologized for the chaos. Despite his pleas and attempts to control it, the sword went astray, at one point landing on Second Brother Jun Mo’s headpiece, to Jun Mo’s barely concealed annoyance.
Concerned by Ning Que's arduous efforts, First Brother Li Manman sought to assist him, but the Sage advised against direct intervention, remarking that life is short and sometimes one must be hurried. Ning Que continued his persistent, yet fruitless, practice; his sword repeatedly fell into the lake, leaving him with no dry clothes.
He appealed to Mu You for help, but instead of retrieving the sword, she sharply criticized his ineptitude with the Sword of Magnanimous, which he had turned into something as treacherous as a wasp's stinger. She mockingly suggested he give up flying swords and learn embroidery, which horrified Ning Que. Meanwhile, Yu Lian gave Chen Pippi a book for Ning Que, filled with her personal annotations, emphasizing that he should focus diligently on his cultivation.
Taking Mu You’s earlier remarks as inspiration, Ning Que decided to abandon the flying sword and seek a more suitable weapon. He approached his Fourth and Sixth Brothers, flattering them to enlist their help in forging a special weapon, as he felt a strong connection to silver. Seeing Ning Que take a significant amount of silver, Sang Sang, feeling indignant about his extravagance, retrieved her hidden banknotes and contemplated a lavish shopping spree.
She fantasized about purchasing a store's most expensive cosmetic but, after calculating how much food the money could buy, her practical and frugal nature prevailed, and she reluctantly put the money back. The Fourth and Sixth Brothers, known for crafting unique items, agreed to create a set of flying blades for Ning Que, incorporating silver and gold. Chen Pippi and Ning Que enthusiastically joined them in the forging process.
Liqingshan expressed regret that his disciple, Mingchi, lacked natural talent in cultivation, though Mingchi, who considered Liqingshan his only family, affirmed his dedication to serving his master. Liqingshan instructed Mingchi to be cautious as he was about to accompany the Third Prince, Li Hunyuan, at the Mansion of the Princess. Meanwhile, Chen Pippi confronted Ning Que, expressing concern over his scattered efforts, pointing out his unmastered Sword of Magnanimous and unstarted talisman training.
Ning Que, however, believed in learning as many skills as possible, dismissing Pippi’s advice to focus on talisman cultivation, which relies on comprehension over innate talent. Pippi called Ning Que stubborn, even more so than Second Brother Jun Mo. Ning Que seized the opportunity to blackmail Pippi, threatening to report his comment to Jun Mo. To silence him, Pippi reluctantly paid Ning Que two hundred taels of silver.
Witnessing Ning Que's continued struggles, his senior brothers and sisters gathered to discuss how to help him. One disciple expressed sympathy, noting Ning Que’s apparent trauma over his clumsy sword practice. Jun Mo stated that Ning Que’s inability to control the sword stemmed from insufficient aperture penetration and suggested that the Fourth and Sixth Brothers should first focus on developing Ning Que's specialized weapons, as external tools could compensate for his internal weakness.
Other disciples offered to teach him various skills, from music to Go, but Chen Pippi interjected, asserting that Ning Que was a survivor who would outlast everyone and did not need them to overthink his path. First Brother Li Manman concurred, instructing them all to allow Ning Que his freedom and idiosyncratic ways, as it was their duty to care for their youngest brother.
Ultimately, the Sage decided that Ning Que should study talismans with Yan Se, acknowledging Yan Se as the most powerful Talisman Master. Li Manman also subtly urged Jun Mo to offer Ning Que more compliments to boost his confidence. Chen Pippi fervently urged Ning Que to commit to Yan Se’s talisman training, revealing that Yan Se had sacrificed immensely for him by pledging never to set foot in the West Shrine again and forgoing all financial support from Sect Haotian.
Ning Que then approached Yan Se, who imparted his knowledge selflessly. He connected swordsmanship to talisman principles, explaining that formations are a form of transformed talisman, and emphasized the crucial role of self-confidence in cultivation, calling it a “virtue” that the most excellent cultivators possess to an "extravagant" degree. Elsewhere, the Saint Virgin of Demonic Cult, Tang Xiaotang, passionately desired to keep a snow wolf she had named Tang Pipi.
Her older brother, Tang, strongly objected, reminding her of their perilous journey from the Northern Lands and their critical mission: to find their long-missing Demonic Cult Master and eliminate the traitor within their sect. Despite her brother’s warnings, Tang Xiaotang remained resolute, compelling Tang to reluctantly acquiesce. Yan Se led Ning Que to Zhuquetian Street, a famous landmark in the capital.
As Yan Se described how the Vermilion Bird sculpture's eyes seemed to follow onlookers, Ning Que felt a chilling dread, acknowledging to Yan Se that he was indeed the one who had resurrected the divine bird. Yan Se instructed him to close his eyes and feel, causing Ning Que to relive the terrifying experience of the Vermilion Bird's awakening.
Yan Se steadied him, expressing concern that Ning Que might lose confidence, but Ning Que, with his usual bravado, assured his master that he was too "shameless" to ever be discouraged. Yan Se then declared that he would make the Vermilion Bird recognize Ning Que anew, and together they boldly walked past the intimidating statue.
From the top of the Vermilion Bird Gate, Yan Se revealed that the entire capital was, in fact, the most powerful formation in the world, known as the God-Startling Formation. He explained its intricate design, with its core beneath the imperial palace and its roots extending to their very location, designed to protect the city.
He then dropped a bombshell: he was the current guardian of the formation, and it had just chosen Ning Que to be his successor, destined to guard it with his life upon Yan Se's death. Ning Que, overwhelmed, tried to protest his unworthiness, but Yan Se explained that the formation chose its guardians in mysterious ways.
Upon arriving at the Mansion of the Princess, Mingchi found Third Prince Li Hunyuan petulantly ordering his guards to catch a fly that had touched his pastry. Mingchi dismissed the guards and reminded the prince that he was under the influence of his medicine. He sternly warned Li Hunyuan that if he dared to disobey, his fate would be worse than that of a mere fly. Intimidated, the prince reluctantly submitted to Mingchi’s authority.
