I don't know what the special edition is, so I can't compare the difference between the special edition and the original edition. You can choose according to your preferences.

The special edition of Joy of Life can be watched for free on Mango TV.
The difference between the special edition and the original version was that the special edition had a reduced number of episodes. The plot was not changed, and only relatively unimportant plots were deleted. The purpose of the special edition was to warm up the broadcast of the second season in advance so that the audience would not forget the plot. Therefore, the second season would be broadcast immediately after the first season. The special edition had 25 episodes.
The difference between the special edition and the original version was that the special edition had a reduced number of episodes. The plot was not changed, and only relatively unimportant plots were deleted. The purpose of the special edition was to warm up the broadcast of the second season in advance so that the audience would not forget the plot. Therefore, the second season would be broadcast immediately after the first season. The special edition consisted of 25 episodes, each of which was 65 minutes long, allowing the audience to immerse themselves in the world of the story. The original version had 46 episodes, and each episode was slightly more compact. Although the special edition had been edited and rearranged from the original version, the overall storyline was still as clear as ever. The main plot, character setting, and story theme remained the same. The special edition was like a brilliant editor, skillfully connecting the wonderful moments in the original version to present a more compact and tensed story.
The TV series Joy of Life 1 Special edition could be watched on multiple platforms, such as iQiyi, Youku, and other video websites. In addition, the play could also be broadcast on television. The specific broadcast time and platform could be found in the local television program list.
Joy of Life Season 1 Special Edition19 can be found online for free in the search results provided.
The original version of Joy of Life Season 2, episode 43 was not found in the search results provided.
Joy of Life, Volume 1-3 were the first three books in Maoni's novel series. This novel told the legendary story of a young man with a mysterious background, Fan Xian, who had experienced the trials of his family and Jianghu. Joy of Life's revised edition 1-3 was published by the People's Literature Press and printed in December 2019. This set of books was sold on both the Confucius Old Book Network and the Kong Network. The specific pricing and purchase link needed further inquiry.
Joy of Life's 47 episodes can be watched on the video sharing website. You can watch the full version of Joy of Life for free on iQiyi, Youku, and other online viewing platforms. In addition, you can also watch the novel for free on Qidian Chinese Network's Qidian Reading App.
Joy of Life has three revised versions. The revised version made changes and upgrades to the original, including many changes in details and character creation, making the entire story more compact and smooth. In addition, the revised version also added new content to meet the needs of the latest readers. The original and the revised version had the same storyline.
There was a total of one revised version of the third volume of Joy of Life.