I believe licensing issues are the reason *UN* never finished its adaptation, stalling halfway through Volume 7—even though the story's climax, involving the exploration of the Zhang family compound, was supposed to take place in that volume. We can see that the *ABBD* arc picks up only after that exploration was concluded. It is a real shame they couldn't finish *UN*, given the high quality of the production; however, so far, Nanpai Sanshu has shown no signs of continuing the series.
Why's he so inactive? He was the prefect Zhang Qiling.
I think he had back injuries after ultimate note and then some bad rumor make his mental health worse. Altrough he innocent he prefer stay away from main drama industry and more focus on theatre.
His wife passed away before him. Although he did not possess the extreme longevity of the Zhang family's main lineage—like Zhang Qiling—Zhang Qishan still lived much longer than an ordinary human. As a reader of the novel, I did notice several adjustments made in the drama adaptation; while some parts remained faithful to the original storyline, others were altered or skipped entirely. I cannot say that the drama fully adapted the "Nine Gates" story, as the author left behind too many loose ends, unfinished plotlines, and disjointed timelines—leaving many aspects unclear to me even as a fan. If you are curious, I highly recommend reading the novel itself.
Yes, he belongs to the Zhang family. However, because he is mixed blood and from a branch family, he did not inherit the Zhang family's longevity. Although records indicate he passed away at a fairly advanced age, he left no descendants. His wife predeceased him, and so far, there are no chapters detailing the continuation of Zhang Qishan's lineage—I only came across a few lines of description while reading the novel.
*Wu Xie's Private Notes 2* has entered post-production and will likely air in late 2026 or 2027. Did you notice…
It is sad that there is no confirmation yet of a Mystic Nine Season 3 featuring the same cast, but here is some information regarding the Season 2 adaptation of *Wu Xie's Private Notes*.
*Wu Xie's Private Notes 2* has entered post-production and will likely air in late 2026 or 2027. Did you notice…
If you are referring to a follow-up to the *The Mystic Nine* (2026) series, there has been no confirmation of a third season. In my personal opinion, Season 1 (2016) and Season 2 (2026) already provided a sufficient conclusion to the story of the "Nine Gates." Fundamentally, the *Daomu Biji* (Tomb Raiders' Notes) saga focuses on the adventures of Wu Xie, Zhang Qiling, and Wang Pangzi as they unravel the mysteries of ancient tombs. An adaptation featuring the same cast (William Chan/Joseph Zheng) might be unlikely in the near future, given that we have already seen two adaptations this year; however, if you are interested, you might want to watch *Ultimate Note* or other adaptations from the *Daomu Biji* franchise.
now that it's finished anyone know what will be the next series and when it will be released, any ideas, please…
*Wu Xie's Private Notes 2* has entered post-production and will likely air in late 2026 or 2027. Did you notice Lao Guo's grandson appearing at the end of the story? The next series will focus on his journey. The first season is already available on Tencent Video/WeTV; you can watch it before Season 2 comes out.
Instead of a clan purge, the focus shifted to patriotism and uniting against the Japanese. Although not explicitly stated, the novel's ending is more brutal and morally ambiguous, whereas in the drama, we see that a trick was actually being played.
The Sixth Master was executed, the Third and Fourth Masters went into hiding, and the Eighth Master fled abroad. In the original story, it was actually the Ninth Master who helped the Fifth Master leave Changsha, and the Fifth Master eventually married one of the Ninth Master's cousins.
I’m really glad they changed the novel's original ending. Even though there are a few tragedies typical of Nanpai Sanshu, this is one adaptation that doesn't leave you with a lingering sense of incompleteness or an unresolved ending.
I’ve watched *Mysterious Lotus Casebook*, *Journey of Legend*, and *Fox Spirit Matchmaker*; I’ve had my heart broken over and over again.
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