Wulong Yuan. Volume 2, Fool Brother and Treasure Brother

Author: Ao Youxiang
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Publish Date: 2003-06-01
Features: "The" is the breakthrough work of Taiwanese cartoonist Ao Youxiang. It tells the amusing stories of four master-disciples with distinct personalities in a temple, who practice martial arts while challenging the martial world. The characters are vividly depicted 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 launch of "The" story comics. The profound and lingering humor of traditional Chinese culture resonated deeply with countless readers, making Ao's works wildly popular in Taiwan, with sales reaching over a million copies! With over 20 years of cartoon creation, Ao has continued to produce works tirelessly. In addition to his representative work "The," he has 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 Decong as the "White Gold Bestselling Author" by Taiwan's China 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 did not disappoint, creating the sequel to "The Tortoise and the Hare on the Spot" titled "The Tortoise and the Hare, the Dramatic Version," which was released simultaneously in both Taiwan and mainland China. It won the Taiwan "Dramatic Comic Award," making Ao the only cartoonist in Taiwan to receive this honor. Ao's works draw from tradition while subverting it. His newly released 130 Flash animation shorts have received unprecedented praise and are now reaching households across mainland China through online media, leading the trend of anime among young people. 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 born to be funny. The eldest master had long eyebrows that could catch flying daggers, the second master had big ears that could swat flies, the eldest apprentice could wash dishes with his feet, and the youngest apprentice loved to play tricks and read "The" four-panel comics. Countless hilarious mishaps made you laugh and laugh!