: A greedy local official or emperor hears of the brush and tries to force the boy to paint gold or treasures.

: A more theatrical version of the Ma Liang story, emphasizing moral lessons about greed and helping others.

: Focuses on simple dialogues and musical numbers. Often features characters like "Zima" (Winter) or "Osen" (Autumn) who use the brush to change the seasons.

: Anything he paints with the brush becomes real (e.g., painting a bird makes it fly away; painting food feeds the hungry).