Xiao Shun Yao

Ten years after vanishing in a duel with his rival Di Fei Sheng, former martial arts master Li Xiang Yi reemerges as a wandering doctor named Li Lian Hua. Though wishing for a quiet life, he’s drawn back into the pugilistic world, pursued by the eager Fang Duo Bing and recognized by the returning Di Fei Sheng. As secrets unravel, the three form an unlikely bond and work together to solve mysteries and uphold justice. (Source: MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel “Auspicious Pattern Lotus House” (吉祥纹莲花楼) by Teng Ping (藤萍).

Ji Yun He is a powerful and talented spiritual master living in Flower Valley. She loathes the deep, dark secret that restricts her from exploring the world at her leisure. Changyi is a merman who appears in the Valley courtesy of the cruel Princess Shunde. Her Royal Highness commands Yun He to make the merman speak human words, cut his tail, give her his pearl and be loyal. But there is a catch! Yun He must enlist the aid of Lin Hao Qing, her adopted brother and sworn enemy. Keeping company with the merman has Yun He becoming closer to him. In time, she will have to make the fateful choice between the merman‘s freedom and her very own. (Source: MyDramaList; edited by Lee C at MyDramaList) ~~ Adapted from the novel "Yu Jiao Ji" (驭鲛记) by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang (九鹭非香).