Mysterious Lotus Casebook (2023)

Dresses in red and holding a sword in his hand, he will never lose in the rivers and lakes

But in the end he (Li xiangyi) lost and seriously injured. Leave his position as sect leader and his lover, he used a new identity as Li Lianhua ten years later. Worked as “miraculous” doctor and solved cases with detective Fang Duobing aka Li xiangyi “apprentice” along with his enemy which he fought during East Sea War. Travelling around the Jianghu world with his Lotus House and the more he travelled, the closer he is to what he has left ten years ago.

ChengYi brings Li lianhua to life. His appearance and clothing style is very lianhua I read in the novel. Simple and less stand out when he’s in crowd because lianhua gave less prominent aura compared to when he was Li xiangyi. Cunning and less ambitious because he already accepted his fate as no longer the number1 in Jianghu world but as a person who only has one year to live. Joseph Zhang the youngest among the trio irl and in this drama, the most cheerful and most ambitious and I think he played it brilliantly. Xiao Shun Yao as Di Feisheng, the enemy turn friend of Lianhua also bring justice to his character. The trio chemistry is very good and funny as the story goes on and sometimes I cannot stop smiling.

This drama handles each cases quite well and brilliantly which made you cannot stop guessing the mastermind behind each cases. But it's not bored. And how they put the twists here and there, it were brilliantly done. The most unexpected plot twist towards the ending. WOW. From smaller cases became big cases, everything revolved around lixiangyi himself.

This maybe one of few drama that villain is wicked but it's hard to hate them. The actors and actress played the villain very well and beautiful too.

One of the most good thing about this drama is the stories for each cases progressing so fast. The twist and secrets of other characters prevailed without dragging them except Lilianhua is LixiangYi.

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A Captivating Drama with a Unique Mix of Action and Mystery

MLC isn’t your typical fast-paced drama. Instead, it leans more into storytelling, with each mystery tying into the larger plot. It’s not gonna be everyone’s cup of tea, but honestly, I loved how much detail went into each case.

Cheng Yi as Linhua/Xiangyi starts off pretty playful, but as the story goes on, he really explores the deeper sides of the character, and he does it so well. He’s not all about over-the-top theatrics; but when the emotions hit, they really hit. He might not fit the usual "visual" type that’s super popular in c-dramas, but his versatility totally makes him stand out. Oh, and bonus points: he dubbed himself this time!

One of my favorite parts was the dynamic between Cheng Yi and Joseph Zeng. The dynamic between Cheng Yi's character and Joseph Zeng's character is so humorous and engaging. Their chemistry adds a delightful touch to the drama, and when Xiao Shun Yao's villainous character enters the mix, things become even more intriguing.

I get that the slow start might make some people want to drop it early, but seriously, don’t. It’s so worth it. I gave it a shot, and before I knew it, I was totally hooked. If you want something different from the usual romance-heavy c-dramas, MLC is definitely worth checking out. It’s smart, witty, funny, and still manages to pull at your heartstrings.

Easily one of the best c-dramas of 2023!

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