The reason why Wen Zhong had three eyes was because he had cultivated for thousands of years and gradually comprehended the laws of the Heavenly Dao, thus obtaining the power of the Heavenly Eye. According to legend, Wen Zhong was born with a third eye. It had already existed when he was born. His third eye was known as the Eye of Divine Power. It could distinguish between good and evil, and help him become an important official of the Shang Dynasty. Some legends said that Wen Zhong's third eye came from Goddess Nüwa, and humans had a third divine eye to begin with. They could only open it by cultivating the Great Dao. In short, Wen Zhong's third eye was the result of his cultivation and birth. It had a special ability.
One possibility could be a magical experiment gone wrong. Maybe she was trying a new spell that had unforeseen side effects on her appearance, specifically causing her eyes to turn red.
Owl's big eyes are to allow them to see clearly in low light conditions. Their eyes are adapted to gather more light, giving them an advantage when it's dark. Also, big eyes aid in spotting prey from a distance.
The reason why Wen Zhong had three eyes was because he had cultivated for thousands of years and gradually comprehended the laws of the Heavenly Dao, thus obtaining the power of the Heavenly Eye. In contrast, Yang Jian was born with three eyes because his martial arts cultivation had reached the extreme. Although they all had three eyes, their abilities, visibility, and heritage were all different. Wen Zhong's third eye was horizontal, while Yang Jian's third eye was vertical. Wen Zhong's third eye was called the Heavenly Eye. It had extraordinary abilities and could shoot out several inches of white light. It became sharp and slanted, and could dry up the black and white of people's hearts. Yang Jian's third eye did not describe its specific abilities and uses in detail. Generally speaking, Wen Zhong and Yang Jian were fictional characters in the Investiture of the Gods. They had three eyes to show their supernatural abilities and special status.
The reason could be that big eyes for the owl in stories symbolize its ability to see clearly in the dark, making it seem mysterious and powerful. Also, it makes the owl visually appealing to children.