Wulong Yuan. Volume 1, Crazy Master Fierce Disciple

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 humorous stories of four master-disciples with contrasting personalities in a temple, who practice martial arts while challenging the martial arts world. The characters are vividly drawn 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 many years and had accumulated ample energy, began serializing The Wulong Yuan four-panel comics in The China Times in Taiwan, followed by the launch of The Wulong Yuan explosive story comics. The profound and lingering spirit of Chinese classical humor resonated deeply with countless readers, making Ao's works a sensation in Taiwan and leading to a surge in popularity, with sales reaching over a million copies! With over 20 years of experience in creating comics, Ao has been tirelessly producing works. In addition to his representative work The Wulong Yuan, he has also published over 100 classic works such as Pipi, The Tortoise and the Hare on the Spot, Happy Camp, and A Cat Called Bianshi. His contributions have played a significant role in the prosperity of Taiwanese comics, earning him multiple Taiwan Excellence Comic Book Golden Awards. He was also awarded the White Gold Bestselling Author Award by Taiwan Times Publishing alongside Cai Zhizhong and Zhu Deyong. In 2003, Ao Youxiang's comics, represented by The Wulong Yuan, took root in mainland China and received widespread acclaim. His studio in Zhuhai also lived up to expectations, creating the sequel to The Tortoise and the Hare on the Spot—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 honor. At that time, Ao was at the peak of his fame. 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 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 naturally fond of comedy. The eldest master had long eyebrows that could catch flying daggers, the second master had big ears that could swat flies, the eldest brother could wash dishes with his feet, and the youngest disciple loved to play tricks and read The Wulong Yuan four-panel comics. Countless hilarious mishaps made everyone laugh and laugh!