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The Mystic Nine

Details

  • Title: 老九门 / Lao Jiu Men
  • English title: The Mystic Nine
  • Genre: Mystery, war, action, suspense
  • Episodes: 48
  • Viewership ratings: Peak = 1.213%, Average = 0.580% [1]
  • Broadcast network: Dragon TV, iQiyi
  • Broadcast period: 2016-Jul-04 to 2016-Oct-17
  • Air time: Monday to Tuesday
  • Original soundtrack: The Mystic Nine OST
  • Related TV shows: see Dao Mu Bi Ji

Synopsis

The drama is a prequel to The Lost Tomb in which the story focuses on the exploits of the nine grave robbing families in the 1933. With the help of his friends Fortune Teller Qi Tiezhui and Opera Singer Er Yuehong, General Zhang Qishan entered into a strange mine to discover a mysterious ancient tomb. After many untold dangers, he uncovered a Japanese plot to kill the residents of Changsha city. The men banded together to stop the Japanese's plot, thereby saving their city.

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User/Viewer Ratings

4.50
(4 votes)

Cast

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Main Cast
The leader and 1st master of the Mystic Nine and a defense commander for the city of Changsha. He was known by everyone as Lord Buddha, the grandson of Zhang Ruitong (the previous generation Zhang Qiling). He has a strong military influence and the people's trust.
The 2nd master of the Mystic Nine. An expert at tomb raiding due to his family background, but chooses to become an opera singer due to his passion. He specializes in metal pellets and martial arts. He loves his wife, Ya Tou.
The mistress of Crescent Hotel. Zhang Qishan's love interest and later wife.
The 8th master of the Mystic Nine. Saved by Zhang Qishan after he was captured by the Japanese bandits. He specializes in fortune-telling and divination.
Er Yuehong's childhood lover and wife, who saved her from being sold as a slave then they got married. She has a mysterious sickness that Yuehong tries to desperately cure.
The 4th master of the Mystic Nine who is known for his cruel ways. He specializes in metal pellets and the flying guillotine. He is the disciple of Er Yuehong and works at his residence. He likes Ya Tou.
The Mystic Nine
The only female member and 7th master of the Mystic Nine. Huo Xiu Xiu's grandmother. She specializes in seduction and carries blades behind her hair. She loves Er Yuehong. She used to love Wu Lao Gou, but he was married to Jiuye's cousin. However, she harbors a hate towards Zhang Qishan which causes her to work with the Japanese to get rid of him.
The 6th master of the Mystic Nine. Only one among the nine families who has a thug origin. A low-key person, he was once a 'swordsman' in Shaanxi". Has a deep relationship with Wu Lao Gou.
The 5th master of the Mystic Nine. Wu Xie's grandfather. He owns hellhounds that are vicious and scary. He is generous, kind, and loved to make friends. He is married to Wu Lao Gou's cousin and has three sons: Wu Yiqiong, Wu Erbai, and Wu Sansheng.
The 9th master of the Mystic Nine. Jie Lianhua's father and Jie Yuchen's grandfather. Zhang Qishan and Er Yuehong's good friend. He specializes in strategizing, and has connections with Japanese Departments and Trade networks. He also has knowledge in medicine.
The 3rd master of the Mystic Nine.
Supporting
  • Zhang Ming En as Lieutenant Zhang Rishan, Zhang Qishan's right-handed man
  • Wang Chuang as Lu Jianxun, Zhang Qishan's political opponent
  • Li Rui Chao as Beile Ye, the descendant of the former emperor of Qing dynasty imperial family.
  • Stokes Andrew Charles as Cox Hendry / Qiu Dekao, a mysterious man that has a lot of knowledge about the Mystic Nine.
  • Jia Jiang Feng (贾江峰) as Lieutenant Lu, Lu Jianxun's right-handed man who does all of his dirty work
  • Wang Guan as Peng Sanbian, Yin Xinyue's fiance
  • Huang Zi Xi as Mo Ce, Yin Xinyue's cousin. A doctor who studies in Western medicine, also works at Changsha city hospital
  • Zhou Xiao Fei as Ryoko Tanaka, a Japanese Soldier that works for at the American Commerce with Cox Hendry
  • Wu Li as Tao Hua, Er Yuehong's house maid
  • Wang Xiao Yi as Xiao Kui, Zhang Qishan's house maid
  • Ren Wan Jing as Er Kui, Zhang Qishan's house maid
  • Dai Qi Hua as listening maid, Yin Xinyue's right-hand woman in the Hotel. She has the unique gift to listen to all conversations in the building
  • Zou Ting Wei as Hiroshi Hatoyama
  • Zhou Pei Xuan (周佩萱) as Auction host
  • Zheng Guo Lin as Master Jiu
  • Wang Bin as Muto Ichiro
  • Howie Huang as Zhang Qishan's father
  • Yang Qing Shu as Cui Cui
  • Tong Xiao Mei as Chen Pi's grandmother
  • Cheng Da Chun (程大春) as former 4th master of the Mystic Nine
  • Jin Mei Ling and Jin Qing Ling as Shuang Shanghua, two beautiful twins that have the ability to lure and seduce men for their riches.
  • He Zhong Hua as train station manager
  • Lu Xing Yu as Photographer
  • Su Mao as Yin Dabo, Yin Xinyue's uncle
  • He Jia Yi as Aunt Huo
  • Shen Xue Wei (沈学炜) as Priest Bai Qiao
  • Shi Xuan Ru as Xiao Hong, a woman who works at the Changsha city tavern
  • Yang Xue as Xiao Meng, a woman who works at the Changsha city tavern, along with Xiao Hong
  • Zhang Shuo as Hao Shen
People trapped in the mines
One of the only survivors after the Japanese invasion. He was protected by Er Yuehong's great uncle when working at the mines. He was trapped in the mines for a long time, awaiting to send a message to Er Yuehong.
People in Bai Qiao & Hei Zu Village

Production Credits

Special - Er Yue Hua Kai

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  • Title: 老九门番外之二月花开 / Lao Jiu Men Fan Wai Zhi Er Yue Hua Kai
  • English title: The Mystic Nine Side Story: Flowers Bloom in February
  • Also known as: A Guard over Ancient Treasure
  • Broadcast period: 2016-Oct-20
  • Theme song: Liang Bao Hou (凉薄侯) by Hu Yun Hao

Synopsis

Er Yue Hong accepted a Japanese commander's invitation to perform at the Japanese military base so that he could smuggle out ancient treasures from under the Japanese's watch.

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Special - Hu Gu Mei Hua

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  • Title: 老九门番外之虎骨梅花 / Lao Jiu Men Fan Wai Zhi Hu Gu Mei Hua
  • English title: The Mystic Nine Side Story: Tiger Bones Plum Blossom
  • Also known as: Murders in the Xie Mansion
  • Broadcast period: 2016-Nov-10

Synopsis

When several staffs in the Xie household died under the strangest the circumstances, Xie Jiu Ye suspected an inside job. He asked lieutenant Zhang Rishan to assist him in his investigation.

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Special - Heng He Sha Shu

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  • Title: 老九门番外之恒河杀树 / Lao Jiu Men Fan Wai Zhi Heng He Sha Shu
  • English title: The Mystic Nine Side Story: Ganges Killing the Trees
  • Also known as: Escape from the Labyrinth
  • Broadcast period: 2016-Nov-24

Synopsis

Huo Xian Gu and others were trapped in a temple by a poisonous gas. The painting on the temple walls sparked a killing spree.

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Special - Si Tu Huang Kui

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  • Title: 老九门番外之四屠黄葵 / Lao Jiu Men Fan Wai Zhi Si Tu Huang Kui
  • English title: The Mystic Nine Side Story: Four Belongs to Abelmoschus
  • Also known as: A Contract Killing for Revenge
  • Broadcast period: 2016-Oct-20

Synopsis

Chen Pi A Si began his career as a hired killer. His first customer was a little boy who was hiring him to kill his family's murderer.

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Recognitions

Trivia

  • The drama is a commercial success in China. It is one of the most watched Chinese dramas, with over 12 billion views in total.
  • The series placed first in television ratings and became the number one most searched and discussed topic online during its broadcast. The drama also set a record for the most online views garnered in a day.
  • Filming took place in Hengdian World Studios. The tombstone scenes were filmed in various parts of China such as Tiantai Mountain, Jietou Town and Hanshanhu at Tiantai County and Yongkang, Zhejiang province and in Manchuria.
  • Filming lasted 104 days from November 24, 2015 to March 7, 2016.
  • Nan Pai San Shu, who is the author of the source novel was heavily involved in the making of the drama as a producer and screenwriter.
  • Zhang Yi Xing had special lessons from a famous Chinese opera singer for the sake of his role as Er Yue Hong.
  • Following the series, a wax figure of William Chan was added to Madame Tussauds Shanghai in April 2017. Another wax figure of Zhang Yi Xing was added to Madame Tussauds Shanghai in October 2018.

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