Michelle Topham 
Chinese title: 龙骨焚箱 (Long Gu Fen Xiang)
English working title: Dragon Bone Incense Box
Also known as: Dragonbone Pyre
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Romance
Episodes: 36 (reported)
Original Network: Tencent / QQ (China)
International Streaming: (Likely Tencent Video / WeTV / Others — to be confirmed)
Plot Synopsis
Long Gu Fen Xiang is a fantasy adventure drama set in a mystical world where Meng Qian Zi, the proud and powerful leader of the Mountain Spirits, carries the weight of her clan’s legacy. Thirty-two years after a long era of peace, she travels to Wuling upon encountering a rare triple mirage, which is a once-in-a-century phenomenon.
While collecting mirage beads during a stormy night, she is ambushed, loses her clan’s treasured golden bell, and triggers a chain reaction of supernatural events.
The accidental exposure of Pou Mountain’s secrets draws mysterious wizards and otherworldly forces, turning what should have been a simple investigation into a perilous journey.
At the heart of the mystery is Jiang Lian, a mysterious man whose motives are unclear but who crosses paths with Meng Qian Zi at a critical moment. Together, they must face strange magic, walking corpses, water spirits, hidden forests, and ancient mysteries that threaten the peace of their world.
Main Cast & Characters
- Jing Tian as Meng Qianzi
- Zhang Bin Bin (Vin Zhang) as Jiang Lian
- Yang Hao Yu as Zhong Gun
- Yu Nan as Duan Wen Xi
- Ge Qiu Gu as Xin Ci
- Yang Yu Xi as Kuang Mei Ying
- Wu Sheng as Wei Biao
- Liu Chang as Meng Jin Song
- Duan Yu as Bai Shui Xiao
Production & Broadcast
- Announcement / Production Start: June 10, 2025 — Official cast and project revealed by Tencent.
- Director: Li Mu Ge (Snowfall, Rattan, Good Bye, My Princess)
- Original Creator: Wei Yu — Same author behind Rattan and several well-known Chinese fantasy novels.
- Screenwriter: Yue Xu — Worked on titles like The Unseen Sister and The Empress of China.
- Based On: Long Gu Fen Xiang (Novel by Wei Yu).
- Filming Status: Wrapped on November 6, 2025.
- Expected Premiere: 2026 (Tencent / QQ) — exact date TBD
- Episode Count: 36
- Location: Various fantasy sets and likely Hengdian World Studios or similar (typical for large productions). (Not officially confirmed yet.)
Where to Watch & Subtitles
At the time of writing (early 2026), Long Gu Fen Xiang has not officially premiered, so exact streaming availability isn’t fully confirmed yet. Based on platform associations and production announcements:
- Tencent Video / QQ Video — Primary platform in China.
- WeTV (Tencent’s international platform) — Likely English & multi-language subtitles upon release (typical for Tencent titles).
Why Fans Are Excited
- On-screen Reunion: Jing Tian and Vin Zhang return together after their breakout chemistry in Rattan — a pairing that built a major fan following.
- Fantasy World: A mysterious supernatural adventure with spirits, rare phenomena, and hidden threats.
- Epic Mystery: Ancient secrets, magical relics, and layered lore adapted from a popular fantasy novel.
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