Ever Night Episode 57 Recap, Plot

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Ye Hongyu issued a challenge to Ning Que, who accepted. She unleashed her full might, wielding the Dahe Sword, a potent sword intent that the sword saint Liu Bai had condensed from his life-long cultivation and lent to her. Ning Que dodged the powerful attacks, yet the overwhelming sword intent still pushed him to the brink of falling.

Ye Hongyu admitted she hadn't fully comprehended the sword intent, acknowledging that her eagerness to do so had left her injured and trapped in confusion. Ning Que urged her to rest and pressed her about the true reasons for her departure from Peach Hill. She countered by asking why he was so desperate to improve his cultivation at Yanming Lake, before revealing that Xia Hou had arrived in the capital.

Xia Hou arrived in the capital and immediately went to see Queen Xia Tian, his sister. He respectfully bowed before her and presented her with a winter sweet, explaining he had specifically picked it from the snowy cliffs of Tianqi Mountain and protected it with his Qi to keep it fresh.

He reminisced about her childhood desire to experience a "real summer," emphasizing that despite witnessing many beautiful sights, he believed this winter sweet, the only flower she knew as a child, was still what she cherished most. Xia Tian tearfully pleaded with her brother to abandon his intentions, expressing regret for ever bringing him to Tang and suggesting they could have sought refuge in distant lands like South Jin, Dahe, or Yuelun.

Xia Hou firmly stated it was too late to turn back. He revealed that he did not seek mercy and had returned to settle the sixteen-year-old feud. He insisted that despite his age, he still had much to do, implying that retirement was not an option until his mission was complete. Xia Tian watched him depart with a heavy heart, filled with concern for his future.

A messenger from Xia Hou delivered an invitation to Ning Que, inviting him to a banquet at Victory House the following day. Ye Hongyu warned Ning Que against attending, sensing his desire for revenge and pointing out his current lack of strength. Ning Que countered that it was Xia Hou who sought to kill him, having already attempted it sixteen years prior. Realizing Ning Que's resolve, Ye Hongyu decided to accompany him.

Elsewhere, Li Manman confided in a senior brother, expressing his longstanding worries about Ning Que's character, though noting his significant progress under the Sage's tutelage. Meanwhile, Li Qingshan, the State Preceptor, personally greeted Ye Qing on Zhuquetian Street, inviting him for tea at the south branch of Haotian Taoism. Ye Qing politely declined, stating his intention to travel freely and avoid causing undue attention, though Li Qingshan hinted he was aware that Ye Qing's visit was connected to Ning Que.

Ye Qing then walked through the capital streets, observing a West Shrine Taoist priest attempting to preach Haotian Taoism to a crowd by offering eggs. Ye Qing stepped forward, interjecting to explain what he considered the true, deeper core of Taoism. However, the crowd, interested only in the promised eggs, quickly dispersed, frustrating the Taoist priest who blamed Ye Qing for scaring them away.

Li Manman, appearing at the scene, recognized Ye Qing and subtly chided the Taoist priest for his ignorance. Li Manman then invited Ye Qing to stay longer in the capital, suggesting it might change his perspective. Ye Qing accepted, stating his desire to meet the Sage, but particularly Ning Que, to investigate the persistent rumors of him being the Son of the Lord of the Deceased.

He recounted witnessing the "symbol of eternal night" in the badlands years ago alongside Tang and Qi Nian, emphasizing the gravity of the legend for all living beings. Li Manman countered that he too had been nearby during those events and dismissed the rumor as absurd, suggesting Ye Qing was ill-suited for the capital. Ye Hongyu and Ning Que arrived punctually at Victory House for the banquet. Xia Hou appeared surprised by Ye Hongyu's presence.

He calmly poured himself a drink and recounted the past massacre, dismissively referring to Ning Que as a "runaway fish" and an "ant" that could be crushed at any moment. Ning Que, seething with anger, retorted that the Sage would not let Xia Hou escape retribution. Xia Hou warned Ning Que against trying to defy his destiny or relying on the Sage as a patron, declaring that Ning Que's survival was merely due to his own past carelessness.

Xia Hou then goaded Ning Que to attack him. Ning Que asserted he would fight, but not at that moment. Xia Hou revealed he knew Ning Que had purchased the entire Yanming Lake and intended to use its God-Stunning Array as a strategic advantage, deriding his efforts as naive. Xia Hou further accused Ning Que of being responsible for the deaths of innocent civilians on the border of Yan and Tang, condemning him to live a life burdened by shame.

As Ning Que was about to retaliate, Ye Hongyu intervened. Mockingly, she suggested they should pay for the meal as a send-off for a dying man. She then threw her jade bracelet at Xia Hou, which he effortlessly shattered, and condemned him as a "traitor of the Demonic Cult" who had been a dead man since he abandoned his origins. Xia Hou remained stoic as Ye Hongyu guided Ning Que away.

Outside, they lamented not having had a chance to eat. Ning Que then took Ye Hongyu to a street stall selling steamed buns. Suddenly, Ye Qing appeared, recognizing Ye Hongyu as his sister. He sternly confronted her, accusing her of betraying Taoism, leaving Peach Hill, and injuring the West Shrine's cavalry leader, Luo Kedi. He demanded an explanation and insisted she bring Chen Pippi back to Zhishou Temple, threatening to disown her if she refused.

Ning Que attempted to interject, revealing his affiliation with the Academy, but Ye Hongyu quickly pulled him away. Ye Qing, now aware of Ning Que's identity, promised that Ning Que would repay the suffering he had caused. Later that night, Ye Hongyu presented Ning Que with Liu Bai's Dahe Sword intent, urging him to quickly comprehend its secrets.

She explained that Ye Qing, as the heir to the Master of Zhishou Temple and a Universe Traveler from the West Shrine, had emerged from a fifteen-year closed-door training and was in the capital specifically to investigate whether Ning Que was the rumored Son of the Lord of the Deceased, cautioning him to be vigilant.

Ye Qing continued his attempts to impart the profound Taoism of the West Shrine to the common people, but his complex explanations failed to hold their interest. A local Taoist priest suggested a different approach, advising Ye Qing to offer tangible benefits and build relationships. Ye Qing, however, dismissed this as an absurd commercialization of sacred teachings.

He insisted that the proper way to exemplify Haotian's benevolence was through acts of daily kindness, such as helping neighbors fetch water or dry grain, demonstrating compassion through action rather than mere words or bribes. Later, Ning Que visited Li Manman, hoping to learn more about Ye Qing and secure a meeting with the Sage. However, the Sage declined to see Ning Que.

Li Manman then presented Ning Que with two precious Academy books, instructing him to give them to Ye Hongyu as a token of gratitude for lending him Liu Bai's sword intent, explaining that the Sage paid no mind to such minor details. As Ning Que reflected on his path, Li Manman and Jun Mo, his senior brothers, joined the conversation.

Li Manman shared his view that the ultimate goal of life was not merely triumph, while Jun Mo countered that the most important meaning was not just fighting, but fighting and then triumphing. Their discussion highlighted Ning Que's unexpected growth, as both senior brothers acknowledged that his cultivation was now on par with their own. Meanwhile, Chen Pippi visited Ye Qing, who was sweeping snow outside a residence.

Chen Pippi questioned Ye Qing's presence in the capital, learning that he had come to see Xia Hou and Ning Que. Chen Pippi urged Ye Qing to leave, but Ye Qing pressed him about returning to Zhishou Temple. Chen Pippi stated that his decision to remain at the Academy was firm, as he cherished the free and joyful life he led there, cared for by the Sage and his senior siblings.

He implied that his departure from Zhishou Temple was intended to allow Ye Qing to assume the leadership he deserved. Chen Pippi then departed, leaving Ye Qing to ponder the remarkable and mysterious nature of Tang.

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