Xi Yao VS Ma Xiao Ling

When I first saw Xi Yao (played by Yang Mi), she reminded me of Ma Xiao Ling (played by Joey Meng) in My Date with a Vampire 3. Not because of her face but it's the hair accessory! Don't it look alike? =P It's sure not the same but there is a strong resemblance!

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Chinese Paladin 3 & Journey to the West?

 Don't you think Chang Qing (played by Wallace Huo) and Zi Xuan (Tiffany Tang)'s love story in Chinese Paladin 3 sound like Yu Shu (played by Chin Ka Lok) and Shi Shi (played by Angie Cheung)'s story in TVB Journey to the West? Both story have a love story going on three lifetimes.

Similarities

• Their story starts with the girl, young and innocent, see the outside world for the first time.
• The guy and the girl love each other but people want to separate them. In Chang Qing and Zi Xuan's case, it was because he is a taoist so he can't get married while in Yu Shu and Shi Shi's it was because she is a demon spider and he is a human.
• Having no choice, the couple decided to die together. Unfortunately, only the guy died. The girl was saved by her inner powers.
• Then, the girl lived alone, waiting for the guy's reincarnation.

Differences

Although the two stories had the same beginning, it didn't end the same way...By the way, I will use the name "Chang Qing" for every lifetimes of Wallace's character cuz I think it's easier for the comprehension. Fortunately that Yu Shu get the same name in each lifetime XD Also, what I called "Yu Shu's second life" is probably not the life just after the one where he first met Shi Shi lol since 500 years have passed in between...so yah...I don't think Yu Shu lived for 500 years lol.

• In Chinese Paladin 3, the couple succeed to get married in his second life but still get a tragic ending....In Journey to the West, when Shi Shi found Yu Shu, it was too late, he died by sickness a while ago...she was only able to see his corpse...
• Another difference in the second lifetime of the guy is that Chang Qing didn't remember anything about Zi Xuan while Yu Shu did. At first it wasn't clear in Yu Shu's mind, he didn't know what he was waiting for, he only know that he must wait. Plus, he hated people who kill spiders. He slowly remember her though, juste before his death, his last words were: "Shi Shi"...
• After the guy died again, the girl had no choice but to continue to wait for his next reincarnation...

• In the third life, Chang Qing became once again a taoist and he fell in love with Zi Xuan again. As for Yu Shu, he is now a centipede demon and is evil. He actually remember her but he doesn't love her like back then, he is only using her.
• At the end, on Chang Qing and Zi Xuan's side, there was a heartbroken separation. They love each other but accepted to let go of each other since they both have they respective way. Plus, they rather live heartbroken than forgetting each other by drinking the forgetful water. In Journey to the West, it was not before his death that Yu Shu realized that he was wrong and that he should have treated Shi Shi better. Once again, they died together and wish to continue their love stories in their next lifes.

The best one?

There isn't a best one. I think both versions of the stories are beautiful and touching. I think Chang Qing and Zi Xuan's love was deeper, it's was a true undying love. Even at the end where they were far of each other physically, they hearts were still together. Well deeper, I think it was just the fact that their love was reciprocal. Shi Shi's love for Yu Shu was of course not under Zi Xuan's love for Chang Qing. The irreprocical love also make Shi Shi more pitiful than Zi Xuan. At least,  Zi Xuan get loved by her man in each lifetimes. It wasn't the case with Shi Shi. She wasn't even able to see a living Yu Shu in his second life, she only saw his corpse...and in his third life, he just didn't treat her well....Plus, Shi Shi put more time and effort to look for Yu Shu's reincarnation. After 500 years, she still haven't find him because she had no clues where to find him while Zi Xuan knew exactly where is Chang Qing.

Also, what I like about Yu Shu and Shi Shi's story is that in the first life, he carried her in the fire to died with her, and in the third life, she was the one who carry him in the fire to die with him. I think I am more touched by Yu Shu and Shi Shi's story. I pity her alot, it was somehow more tragic while Chang Qing and Zi Xuan's was more beautiful. In the third life, Yu Shu and Shi Shi could have been together if only he didn't only think about eating Tang San Zang (played by Kong Wah). At least, Yu Shu knew his mistakes before his death...But on the other hand, maybe Yu Shu and Shi Shi are more lucky than Chang Qing and Zi Xuan if we think about the future. Yu Shu and Shi Shi can be reunited in their next reincarnations while Chang Qing and Zi Xuan can't. The reason why Zi Xuan let go of Chang Qing, it was because she understood that her presence stop him from achieving his goal. If she don't let go, Chang Qing will continue to become taoist in each life and they will continue to have tragic ends. Yu Shu and Shi Shi's separation was just for one life, they can meet in the next life while in Zi Xuan's case, she let him go, she give up on their love, there won't be a continuation...In conclusion, I can only say that I love both stories, even after a lot of reflections, I still can determinate which one is better...I think the answer just doesn't exist, both are good in their owns way...Both happen to be a beautiful and tragic love story...

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Recast - Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre?

I know that this recast isnt't possible since Mainland just aired a Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre a while ago...but still! Wouldn't it be great if the Chinese Paladin 3 crew collaborate again in a remake of Heaven Sword and Dragon Sabre, also known as Yi Tian Tu Long Ji? I think they fit the characters and it would be a lot better than Yi Tian Tu Long Ji 2009 which I find very disappointing...

Hu Ge as Zhang Wu Ji

Yang Mi as Zhao Min

Liu Shi Shi as Zhou Zhi Ruo

Yuan Hong as Song Qing Shu

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Wallace Huo and Tiffany Tang guest staring as Zhang Cui San and Yin Su Su

Okay, maybe Liu Shi Shi may not be as beautiful as Zhou Zhi Ruo was supposed to be, she may look too sleepy, but I am pretty sure she can carry on the role. From her performance as Red Long Kui, I believe, she would be great as the evil Zhou Zhi Ruo. As for the nice and kind one, I don't think it's a challenge for Liu Shi Shi.

And I believe some people may think that Yang Mi doesn't suit Zhao Min because she's too "Xue Jian" kind but I think Yang Mi's acting is quite good, she surely can portray Zhao Min. Her look doesn't mean anything, it depends on her acting and her character's outlook. Just like how she did well as Xi Yao even if she have the "Xue Jian" look.

Here are two wallpapers I made for the recast just for fun.

Zhao Min (Yang Mi) appeared at Zhang Wu Ji (Hu Ge) and Zhou Zhi Ruo (Liu Shi Shi)'S wedding. She told Zhang Wu Ji to not marry Zhou Zhi Ruo, making Zhou Zhi Ruo angry and attacked Zhao Min.

Yin Su Su (Tiffany Tang) see her husband, Zhang Cui San (Wallace Huo) commit suicide.

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Outfits & Hairstyles - Zi Xuan

Zi Xuan (played by Tiffany Tang) is the the female lead who get the most of costumes and hairstyles in the series!! She looks so good in Chinese Paladin 3!

Aren't all those purple costumes lovely? I know some of them are not purple..but still lovely! hehe I like the second one of the second row the most!! But the one she's wearing most of the time in the series isn't bad either.

She got a lot of different hairstyles too, I think she looks different with each hairstyles, it really fits with her character's progression. I know the two last one are the same but she didn't have the same accessory in her forehead...XD I like the first hairstyle, the one where she first meet Gu Liu Fang (played by Wallace Huo), she looks so young and innocent. I also like the first one of third row! Well, she looks good with any hairstyle..!

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Outfits - Tang Xue Jian

Just for fun, a post for Tang Xue Jian's outfits in Chinese Paladin 3! =P

I like the 6th one the most, how about you? ;)

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Tang Xue Jian VS Lin Yue Ru (2)

After watching Chinese Paladin for a second time, I still keep the same opinion. I still think that Xue Jian was more a lovely and young girl while Yue Ru somehow become more mature with time but wasn't lovely like Xue Jian. I don't like how Yue Ru was too spoiled. She wasn't like that in the game...she didn't want to eat anything except the noodles of her hometown...it was like too much? Yue Ru gave the image of a girl that doesn't care about anyone and thinks she's the best but turn out to be more mature fortunately while Xue Jian gave the image of a little young spoiled girl, but Xue Jian wasn't too spoiled, she listens to people and is willing to change. She will admit it when she is wrong and was very respectful to her grandpa. People may think that Yue Ru at the end become more mature while Xue Jian was still the same but I think Xue Jian have changed a lot too. Although she was still acting cute around Jing Tian, I must say that she was more mature and less spoiled. She is willing to sacrifice. Like at the end, she wanted to jump in fire to forge the sword, she understand Long Kui's love for her brother so she accepted to die. It was like Yue Ru's sacrifice for Li Xiao Yao and Zhao Ling Er. The different is just that Yue Ru really died so people pity her more than Xue Jian who get to live at the end. Personally, I really like Xue Jian, a way better than Yue Ru..

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Yang Mi's "most category"

Most successful scene: The ending, where Jing Tian and Xue Jian watch the snow falling down

Most difficult scene: Xue Jian's first appearance

Most touching scene: Xue Jian's granpa's death

Most memorable scene: Xi Yao's reunion with Fei Peng after 1000 years of waiting

Most hard scene: The first battle with the zombies (poisonous person) because of the cold temperature

Most funny scene: The "Earth Pearl" scene (more than 20 NGs)

Most favourite dialogue: "Love make reunion become short, making separation become more cruel."

Most favourite costume: The one she wore at the end

This one!

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