Wulong Yuan Volume 2: Fool Brother and Treasure Brother: Fool Brother and Treasure Brother

Author: Ao Youxiang
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: "The" (Wulong Yuan) is the breakthrough work of Taiwanese cartoonist Ao Youxiang. It tells the amusing anecdotes of four master-disciples with distinct personalities in a temple, who practice martial arts in seclusion while also challenging the martial arts world. The characters are vividly portrayed with unforgettable expressions, and the story is full of twists and turns, making it a classic brand of original Chinese-language comics. In 1982, Ao Youxiang, who had been active in the animation industry for years and had accumulated ample energy, began serializing "The" four-panel comics in the Taiwan-based "China Times," followed by the release of "The" story comics. The profound classical Chinese humor in the works resonated deeply with countless readers, making Ao's works extremely popular in Taiwan, leading to a surge in demand and sales reaching millions of copies! With over 20 years of experience in cartoon creation, Ao has been tirelessly producing works. In addition to his signature series "The," he has also published over a hundred classic works such as "Pipi," "The Tortoise and the Hare on the Spot," "Happy Camp," and "A Cat Called Panxi." His contributions have played a significant role in promoting the prosperity of Taiwanese comics. He has received multiple Taiwan Excellence Comic Book Golden Awards and was jointly honored with Cai Zhizhong and Zhu Deyong as the "White Gold Bestselling Author" by "Taiwan Times Publishing." In 2003, Ao's comics, represented by "The," took root in mainland China and were met with widespread acclaim. His studio in Zhuhai also delivered on expectations by creating the sequel to "The Tortoise and the Hare on the Spot," titled "The Tortoise and the Hare, Drama Version," which was released simultaneously in both Taiwan and mainland China. It won the Taiwan "Drama Comic Award," making Ao the only cartoonist in Taiwan to receive this prestigious honor. Ao's works draw from tradition while subverting it. His newly released 130 Flash-based online animation shorts have also garnered unprecedented praise and are now reaching households across mainland China through online media, leading the trend in anime and comics among young people.