Little brother, big background

Author: Ao Youxiang
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: Under the anticipation of comic fans, Ao Youxiang's classic and renowned work—the long-form comic series The Wulong Academy—has finally been published in mainland China, allowing it to spread across a broader Chinese-speaking world. This is a great joy for both the comic industry and readers. Ao Youxiang has been swimming in the world of comics for 20 years. In addition to his masterpiece The Wulong Academy, he has also released numerous beloved works such as Pipi, A Cat Called Bianshi, and Happy Camp. He has won the Taiwan Excellence Comic Book Golden Award multiple times and was jointly honored with Tsai Chi-Zong and Zhu De-Yong as the "White Gold Bestselling Author" by Taiwan's Times Publishing.
The The Wulong Academy comic series marks the beginning of the The Wulong Academy franchise and is one of Ao Youxiang's most skillfully drawn works. Upon its release, it was an instant hit and became wildly popular in Taiwan. Originally consisting of 55 volumes, this publication has been divided into 21 volumes for easier reading, organized into three major series: The Witty Master-Pupil Series (7 volumes), The Horse-riding Wanderers Series (7 volumes), and The Laughing Ao Jiang Series (7 volumes). The series details the historical background and exciting plots of the four master-pupils in the Wulong Academy, making it impossible to put down once you start reading. Here, you can learn about the origins of the little apprentice and the senior apprentice, and discover the humorous anecdotes of the long-bearded master and the fat teacher teaching their disciples in the Wulong Academy at Shaolin Temple. Compared to the The Wulong Academy four-panel comic series, the long-form comic series features richer character personalities, sharper human conflicts, and more intricate relationships. The stories are interconnected yet stand independently, making it an undeniable classic that promises even greater reading pleasure for comic fans.
How many more untold stories are hidden within the Wulong Academy that will unfold one after another? What surprising revelations await you? Let's dive into Ao Youxiang's comic world, admire the masterful artwork of Master Ao, savor the unique charm of Ao-style comics, and experience the one-of-a-kind aura of Ao Youxiang. The jade pendant of the little apprentice has brought him unexpected fortune—what does this pendant symbolize? What mysterious and extraordinary background lies behind his jade pendant? The gripping mystery of the little apprentice's origins is about to be revealed. How can you miss The Little Apprentice's Big Secret?