The Treasured Bajia Book (九门) is adapted from the novel Old Nine Gates (老九门) written by Kennedy Xu. If you remember, there’s a drama adaptation in 2016 with William and Lay Zhang called The Mystic Nine (prequel to The Lost Tomb). This can be considered as part 2 with William reprising the same role as Zhang Qi Shan aka Fo Ye. Zeng Shun Xi will be playing Wu Lao Guo, Wu Xie’s grandfather (Wu Xie is the main character in The Lost Tomb series franchise). And yes, Shun Xi has played Wu Xie before. hehe. Chen Yao plays Hu Xian Gu, the only female member of the nine legendary grave-robbing families in Changsha.
Filming began 5/31! There’s a rumor of Li Ying playing a cameo as Fo Ye’s adorable wife and I really hope it’s true. They have insane chemistry!
