In the days of the Song Dynasty, government corruption is rampant, and the enemies of a ruthless schemer named Qiu Gao are driven out of power and into the untamed countryside of China, there they encounter 108 mischievous spirits who have taken root in the form of bandits and thieves who are about to make life very difficult for Qiu Gao. AUTHOR: Wei Dong Chen, a highly acclaimed and beloved artist, and an influential leader in the "New Chinese Cartoon" trend. He is the founder of Creator World, the largest comics studio in China. His spirited and energetic work has attracted many students to his tutelage. He has published more than 300 cartons in several countries and gained both recognition and admirers across Asia, Europe, and the USA. Mr Chen's work is serialized in several publications, and he continues to explore new dimensions of the graphic medium. Xiao Long Liang is considered one of Wei Dong Chen's greatest students. One of the most highly regarded cartoonists in China today; Xiao Long's fantastic techniques and expression of Chinese culture have won him the acclaim of cartoon lovers throughout China. Colour illustrations