Mysterious Lotus Casebook

when the mind is at peace, Lotus blooms everywhere

This would be my forever favourite, it touched every inch of my soul. Chenese dramas are very well written protraying both the good and evil in one. for me , all the actors of MLC covered their roles well,specially cheng yi who thought he would be this much talented. all the episodes from 1-40 had their own essence seperately, undoubtly this once should become a legend. it truly covered a life of someone who once became a legend and yet fell from the peak to the lowest point. Li Lianhua's carefree life is something that everyone should at least experience once. It's been a while and i still can't get enough of it. If there's a season 2 , i hope all the actors return. And there are very well writte lines too. and few of them caught my eyes and heart.

"everyone must learn to forget themselves" - Li lianhua
"when mind is at peace lotus blooms everywhere" - Li xiangyi
"Li Xinagyi wasn't good, he was proud and arrogant, there's a fine line between proud and arrogance and arrogance isn't a good word" - Li Lianhua
"Maybe Li xiangyi was proud , but he was proud because he had faith.and faith is a good word. everywhere there's a light,there's also a shadow.so did he." - Fang Duobing
"No one can replace you in our promise" - Di Feishang
"some people abandoned their swords like trash, while others won't give up" - Zhang Yunfei
"people's ffaiths are ultimately different"-Li Lianhua

Literally there won't be any masterpiece like this ever again, this was a drama that conveyed deep massages about likfe to the viewers. hats off to the writer,actors and the drama crew .

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The arrogant will always lose

This drama was incredible. It quickly had me invested in the cases the two leads were solving, and as the story progressed and more and more cases fit together in mysterious ways, I was on the edge of my seat and staying up late to watch another episode. The main characters are wonderful to follow, and the more we learn about them and their world of cultivation, the more complex they become. We see their loyalties tested, past mistakes resurface, and secrets come to light. To avoid spoilers, I'll just say that I wished the ending was different than it was.

Fang Duobing has always wanted to become a detective of the cultivation world in Baichuan court. However, his parents will not allow it - he is set to marry the princess in an arranged marriage he doesn't want. The court states it will allow him to become a detective if he can prove his skills by solving three cases, which is exactly what he sets out to do. On his first case, he runs into Li Lianhua, known as a miracle physician who can even raise the dead. Duobing doesn't quite believe this, and intends to investigate this quack doctor. Instead, he and Lianhua end up working together to solve a different case, and work together on it quite well. Though the pair doesn't seem to get along all that well at first, they begin to travel together and solve cases, growing closer as they do so. The more cases they solve, the more the dark inner secrets of the cultivation realm come to light, and it seems the world will need a hero to save it.

The main characters in this show really sold me on it. Fang Duobing's naive nature but strong cultivation paired with Li Lianhua's immense knowledge but weak body created a perfect duo. Lianhua's obvious (to the viewer) secrets are bound to come out sooner or later, and it's clear that Duobing thinks everyone is always honest. Even though the cases took multiple episodes to complete each, it never felt like they were dragging on too long because of all the twists in each one. I was never bored watching this show, and frankly couldn't afford to look away since the dialogue holds all the information. This was a fantastic watch and one of the best cultivation dramas I've seen, but be prepared for some heartache in there as well.

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Mysterious Casebook is an absolute must on your watchlist. I enjoyed every single second of this drama — not a single episode felt slow or unnecessary. The pacing was tight, the cases were clever, and the way each mystery was slowly unraveled kept me completely hooked.

Each case brought something fresh, from eerie and suspenseful moments to heartwarming and even funny turns. The detective work was smart without being overly complicated, and the little clues scattered throughout made you feel like you were solving it alongside the characters.

The chemistry between Cheng Yi and Joseph Zeng was just perfect — both beautiful and hilarious. Their banter had me laughing out loud, while their moments of trust and understanding added so much emotional depth. It’s the kind of partnership you can’t help but root for.

Di Fei Sheng was the definition of martial honor. One scene I’ll never forget is when he refused to fight Li Lianhua while he was weak — a mark of true respect. He always says I'll heal you...so I can fight with you...And when he tried to save him with all his might, it really showed how great he was as a character.

Li Lianhua himself was such a layered character — witty, seemingly laid-back, but carrying deep wisdom and a bittersweet past. Watching him navigate both the martial world and these intricate mysteries was a joy.

Now… Jiao Liqiao. I hated her so much — she was manipulative, cunning, and ruthless, yet the actress played her so well that I couldn’t look away. She’s the kind of antagonist that makes the story richer just by existing.

What I loved most was how the drama balanced mystery, humor, and action so well. One minute you’re on the edge of your seat with a tense fight or shocking reveal, the next you’re laughing at a quick-witted remark or silly misunderstanding.

Totally worth it. If you enjoy mystery-solving, charismatic leads, and stories set in a rich wuxia world, Mysterious Casebook is for you. It’s entertaining, touching, and endlessly rewatchable...
Chenyi , he is amazing!

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I have seen a few drama series with Cheng Yi in them like:

Stand By Me, Immortal Samsara and Love and Redemption.

He is actually an excellent actor in all three although I appreciated his character, Si Feng, the most - in Love and Redemption.

L&R is still by far my top pick when it comes to Cheng Yi.

I have been waiting weeks and months for the MYSTERIOUS LOTUS CASEBOOK and finally it has been released!

What I like about this one so far (two episodes in) is that it leans more towards epic sword fights, physical battles, lots of action and adventure plus some good story telling rather than a drawn out love story or two which ruins it each and every time for me. 1%-5% is fine, but that is about it! However, this isn't original, especially if you have seen other dramas with murder cases being looked into and ultimately solved.

In this one I wonder if it is Cheng Yi's real voice being used rather than a voice over - if it is dubbed over I prefer the person that did it in L & R. However, it isn't too bad even if it is Yi's own natural voice, but whoever did it for the character of Si Feng had the best voice ever.

With most dramas it seems it is normal to start out great for the first 10-15/20 episodes, lag in the middle then pick up again for the last 10 or so episodes. Mind you, I didn't find that with L & R or Ashes Of Love probably because they were my first real C Dramas.

I'm hoping that MLC is going to be just as good and hope it will remain interesting throughout without too many boring moments.

I believe this is meant to be more Wuxia style than Xianxia so there is a strong chance it will deliver 100% as long as there aren't too many weak females in distress with annoying high pitched voices or overdone cliches.

Currently, Cheng Yi in this drama series is nothing like his other characters except maybe one. I'm sure as each episode unfolds there will be more to him than meets the eye.

Have watched 8 episodes now and although I like it - it isn't one of Cheng Yi's BEST drama series at all nor is it going to be one I'd rewatch compared to others.

32 episodes to go!

Made it to Episode 10 and don't know if I will continue - this is most definitely not Cheng Yi's greatest choice when it comes to dramas. His acting is fine, but he reminds me of another actor who played a very similar role. That actor was Li Hong Yi in The Blood Of Youth.

This would have been somewhat tolerable had it stayed with the three main males rather than bringing in an old love interest from the past, also, if Cheng Yi's character had more charisma and exceptional fighting techniques rather than a mere shadow of his former self with no fighting abilities whatsoever.

Cheng Yi needs to find another role like Si Feng only more Wuxia than Xianxia with little romance - bromance is fine!

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Thought-provoking series

I haven't seen such a good martial arts drama for a long time. The action scenes are smooth and beautiful. I like it very much. Especially I appreciate the protagonist Li Lianhua's attitude towards his life. After watching this TV series, I have many new ideas about my work and future. Li Lianhua's story healed me. I used to feel that no drama would interest me anymore, but this show gives a great surprise. I even dreamed that I could live in that fantasy world so that I could see Lianhua with my own eyes. I wish I can be part of the show so that I can know more of the details of him. The design of all the customs and weapons elucidate what traditional Chinese society looks like. It makes me feel like I could go back in time to experience everything.

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O roteiro é envolvente, os personagens Li Lian Hua e Fang Dou Bing são apaixonantes ao primeiro olhar, Di Fei Sheng é dúbio no início, mas ao longo do drama se torna gostável. O vínculo de amizade formado entre Li Lian Hua e Fang Dou Bing rende muitas cenas emocionantes. Durante as investigações, novos elementos são adicionados a trama e, o desfecho em relação ao sênior, que ele gastou tantos anos procurando o corpo, é surpreendente. A finalização, mesmo que aberta, é bem amarrada e transborda emoção, pois desde o início do drama, o personagem não buscava uma cura para o veneno que estava em seu corpo, ele tinha ideais mais nobres do que manter a simples existência.
A direção conduziu o drama com excelência, em todos os capítulos, sempre acontece alguma coisa. A fotografia é bonita, os efeitos bem utilizados, as cenas de ação bem coreografadas e a música utilizada torna a cena mais memorável.
O elenco teve ótimas atuações. Os três protagonistas interagiram de forma natural e agradável, tornando seus personagens inesquecíveis. A atuação do ator Cheng Yi foi muito acima da minha expectativa. A única coisa que não me agradou foi a risada da personagem Jiao Li Qiao, pois o som da risada não combinava com o semblante da atriz, tornando a cena pouco agradável.

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Bromance

Uma trama muito bem elaborada, personagens desenvolvidos e atuações de primeira! Os mistérios eram como peças de quebra-cabeça, que conforme eles iam resolvendo tudo ia se encaixando. Sempre com um plot twist pra nos surpreender. A dinâmica entre Fang Doubing, o Li Lianhuan e Di Feisheng é demais, variando com brigas, discussões, cuidados e demonstrações de carinho. O fato de não ter foco em romance, (mas ainda ter umas migalhas) foi muito bom. O detalhe das ilustrações da casinha do Li Lianhuan andando conforme os lugares que eles iam passando achei uma graça. Fang Doubing foi meu personagem favorito, e não tem ninguém acima dele!!! A vilã feminina, uma diva, linda, maluca, psicopata, amoo!
Ainda não digeri o final! Devastada!

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