Indiana Jones meets Chinese medicine drama with a 30-episode treasure hunt that somehow WORKS.
9 minSeason 1 • Episode 6
LatestPan Jun, a descendant of a famous physician from Chong Cao Medical Hall, meets the descendant hailing from the five great families from the Chong tribe. Together, they discover a trail leading to the hidden treasures of the Chong tribe. On their journey to retrieve these treasures, they undergo various adventures which leads them to discover the secrets behind these treasures dating back twenty years ago.
Production
Republican-era sets and costumes are surprisingly lavish for streaming.
Writing
Novel adaptation pacing: slow burn but pays off in back half.
Acting
Hu Bingqing carries the emotional weight while Zhang Ming'en handles action.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Chong tribe references draw from Miao ethnic minority history, rarely depicted in mainstream Chinese dramas.
The 'insect totem' medicinal practices are loosely based on traditional Chinese entomotherapy, still practiced in some rural Guizhou communities.
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