Mysterious Lotus CasebookSeason 12023 · 40 episodesEpisodes1The Immortal HeroYoung martial arts leader Li Xiangyi confronts his rival Di Feisheng but is poisoned and vanishes into the sea. Ten years later, Fang Duobing, heir to Tianji Villa, becomes an investigator and meets wandering doctor Li Lianhua.2Cicada’s Ascension MysteryFang is tricked by Li during a strange case of a revived corpse but continues his mission, investigating the suspicious death of Lingshan Sect’s leader with Li’s unexpected help.3The Lotus BloomsFang reveals he’s Shan Gudao’s nephew, once a disciple of Li Xiangyi. Li Lianhua secretly searches for Shan’s remains, and the two cross paths again during a bizarre murder at a festival inn.4The Monster’s BoxLady Yu Hongzhu accuses Li Lianhua of murder. Fang, as an investigator, teams up with him to uncover why a body was mysteriously sealed in a box.5The Return of a NemesisThe murder case closes, but Li spots Di Feisheng alive. Di reclaims leadership of the Golden Kite Alliance, seeking a legendary medicine to restore his power.6The Cursed TombSeven headless corpses surface, leading Li and Fang to infiltrate a tomb-raiders’ gathering to investigate a deadly treasure hunt.7The Sacred MedicineLi unmasks a killer, revealing the headless corpses as a vanished gang from a decade ago. The search for the sacred “Guanyin’s Tears” continues.8Travel CompanionsThe youth who drank Guanyin’s Tears is revealed as Di Feisheng. Li sabotages the elixir, forcing Di into an uneasy alliance with him and Fang.9The One Who Never ReturnedLi Xiangyi’s treasured sword resurfaces but is swapped with a fake. Fang and Li investigate, while old acquaintances begin to suspect Li’s true identity.10The Ominous BrideFollowing clues, Li, Fang, and Di head to a village where three brides drowned over ten years, probing the haunting pattern.11Lotus in the PondLi discovers a painting tied to the case and dons a bridal gown to lure the killer. The trap leads him to a revealing location.12Settling Old ScoresThe truth about the drowned brides is uncovered, and Shan Gudao’s body is found. Fang briefly falls out with his companions over secrets kept from him.13The Cycle of Cause and EffectLi heals Di but refuses to stay with him. Di reveals Fang is Shan Gudao’s son and that the killer may not be who they thought.14The Locked Room TrapAt Yuanbao Villa, Li and Fang investigate threats to the owner in exchange for a rare healing item — which vanishes after a murder.15Fragrance of MemoriesThe case reveals hidden grudges and alliances. With a princess’s help, Li and Fang capture a mysterious masked man.16Moonlit WineThey solve the Yuanbao Villa murder and recover the healing artifact, curing Fang. Li resolves to uncover the truth about Shan Gudao’s death.17The Sweetest CandyFang learns his true parentage. At a wedding, Li quietly observes old acquaintances.18The Past That Cannot ReturnA Golden Kite priestess poisons Qiao Wanmian. Li secretly cures her but is drawn into a dangerous bargain with Di.19The Fate of HonorLi gains new clues about Shan Gudao’s death, while political rivalries flare as the Four Seasons Sect is revived.20Connecting the DotsDi loses his memory after an attack. Li pretends he’s his subordinate, learning that the cases are tied to four icy jade fragments.21A Hero’s PrideEvidence emerges framing Li Xiangyi for Shan’s death. Fang and Li are invited to a mysterious banquet by a suspected descendant of a southern kingdom.22A Refined BanquetAt the lavish feast, Fang unknowingly meets his fiancée in disguise. By morning, a guest is found murdered.23Strange Sword WoundsSerial murders with identical sword marks point to a feared assassin, but the wounds tell a different story.24Murder in AllianceThe truth about the murders emerges, exposing traitors after the icy jade fragment.25A New LeadDocuments reveal two more hidden southern descendants. Li, Fang, and Di track one to a remote village.26The Inn’s MysteryAt the village inn, they face monstrous foes and are aided by a wandering swordsman.27The Broken FluteLi saves Di from poison, but his identity as Li Xiangyi is exposed, straining his friendship with Fang.28When Waves RiseLi becomes a wanted man. Fang pursues another suspect in a town rumored to be haunted by a bride-stealing demon.29True and FalseFang’s mother is kidnapped. He and Li discover dangerous green jade in the mines and close in on their quarry.30Life Worn AwayAmid dangerous negotiations, Li is ambushed and collapses after a fierce battle.31The Cruel TruthSeeking a cure, Fang takes Li to their old training ground, uncovering bitter secrets from Shan Gudao’s past.32Fortune and MisfortuneBelieving Shan is still alive, they are stunned when he appears. A wedding turns tragic after another icy jade piece disappears.33The Reversal MechanismA murder on the wedding night reveals the culprit as the fourth icy jade holder, a master of disguise.34Grudge of Many YearsShan allies with Di, seizing all jade fragments to open the southern kingdom’s relic. Di frees himself from a curse.35Palace SecretsLi infiltrates the palace as a doctor, uncovering a plot involving deadly fireworms.36The Vanished TowerLi is imprisoned while searching for the missing tower tied to the fireworms, until Fang returns to rescue him.37The Forbidden DoorThey find the tower’s entrance and the fireworm queen, uncovering a secret that could shake the empire.38Prelude to the Final BattleLi escapes captivity with Di, finding the method to destroy the fireworms before confronting their enemies.39End of AmbitionShan declares victory, but shocking revelations about royal bloodlines change the tide of battle.40The Road AheadLi clears an old ally’s name, leaves the Lotus House, and prepares for a final duel — as Di awaits their long-promised rematch.
