Wulong Yuan Volume 1: The Mad Master and the Fierce Disciple

Author: Ao Youxiang Illustration
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: "The" 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 while also engaging in adventures in the martial arts world. The characters are uniquely designed with unforgettable expressions, and the story is full of twists and turns, filled with humor, making it a classic brand of original Chinese-language comics worldwide. In 1982, Ao Youxiang, who had been active in the animation industry for many years and had accumulated ample energy, began serializing "The" four-panel comics in the Taiwan-based "China Times." He later launched "The" burst story comics. The profound classical Chinese humor spirit resonated deeply with countless readers, making Ao's works wildly popular in Taiwan, leading to a surge in demand and sales of over a million 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 published over a hundred classic works such as "Pi Pi," "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 Tripod Awards and was jointly honored with Cai Zhizhong and Zhu Decong as the "White Gold Bestselling Author" by "China Times Publishing." In 2003, Ao Youxiang's comics, represented by "The," took root in mainland China and were met with widespread acclaim. His studio in Zhuhai also did not disappoint, 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 renowned cartoonist in Taiwan to receive this honor. Ao's works draw from tradition while subverting it. His newly released 130 Flash animation short films have also received unprecedented praise and are now reaching households across mainland China through online media, leading the trend in youth animation.
Once upon a time, there was a mountain, and on the mountain, there was a temple. In the temple lived four master-disciples who were naturally fond of jokes. The eldest master had long eyebrows that could catch flying knives, the second master had large ears that could swat flies, the eldest brother could wash dishes with his feet, and the youngest disciple loved playing tricks and reading "The" four-panel comics. Countless absurd and hilarious stories made everyone laugh and laugh!