Dai Mubai

Biodata

Background

Dai Mubai was born into the Star Luo Imperial Family and learned about political struggles from childhood. He identifies himself as the empire’s third prince when offering Jiang Qin protection against Tang San’s powerful family. His private thoughts also reveal an ambition to seize the throne and a belief that Zhu Zhuqing is necessary to that goal 19 22 24.

At Shrek Academy, Dai Mubai regards himself as the student group’s boss. Oscar and Ma Hongjun defer to him, while Flender entrusts him with leading the students’ running drill 3 5 6.

Personality

Dai Mubai is proud, status-conscious, and resentful of rivals who attract more attention than he does. Tang San’s impressive performance threatens his position at Shrek, while Jiang Qin’s growing prominence gives him another competitor. He attempts to turn their hostility toward each other to his own advantage rather than confront both directly 3 18 22.

His treatment of others changes sharply according to their power over him. He threatens Ning Rongrong and strikes Ma Hongjun, but becomes visibly frightened under Flender’s disciplinary pressure and submits to Zhao Wuji’s reprimands. After losing to Canghui Academy, he blames classmates who stayed out of the fight instead of examining his own side’s failures 4 8 23 24.

He frequently uses flattery, promises, and deception in his relationships. He denies visiting a pleasure house despite Ma Hongjun’s testimony, encourages Oscar to arrange a staged rescue, and conceals hostility beneath an apology to Zhu Zhuqing. His support for friends is also limited by self-preservation: he abandons Oscar when their scheme turns dangerous, then feels guilty afterward 4 6 13 16 25.

Abilities & Skills

White Tiger Martial Soul

• Rank 37 Battle Soul Elder: Flender cites his age and cultivation as examples of Shrek’s student talent 8.
• Frontline combat: He serves as a principal attacker against Canghui Academy. Zhao Wuji initially intends for him and Ma Hongjun to lead the attack on the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent before Tang San volunteers 23 25.
• Physical restraint: He pins Tang San’s arms, preventing him from resisting Ma Hongjun’s repeated slaps 9.
• Combat limitations: His strength does not overcome the Shrek group’s poor coordination against Canghui Academy; he is injured in their defeat 23.

Political Calculation

• Court experience: His imperial upbringing informs his belief that intervening in another person’s affairs can create trouble without earning gratitude 19.
• Indirect manipulation: He offers Jiang Qin imperial backing while encouraging him to fight Tang San. Jiang Qin recognizes the proposal as an attempt to make him bear the risks of their conflict 22.
• Caution toward powerful families: His unusual willingness to help Tang San during the serpent hunt is attributed by Jiang Qin to fear of Tang Hao’s retaliation 26.

Relationships

• Zhu Zhuqing — A woman who sought him out and whom he repeatedly tries to win over. His dishonesty and conduct destroy her confidence in him; he privately considers her important to his pursuit of the throne 4 24 25.
• Ma Hongjun — Close companion and subordinate within their Shrek faction. They visit pleasure houses together and cooperate against Tang San, though Dai Mubai also slaps him when angered 4 9 16 23.
• Oscar — Friend who seeks his romantic advice. Dai Mubai encourages his scheme to win Ning Rongrong, abandons him when it fails, and later supports his choices despite finding them difficult to understand 6 13 16 19.
• Jiang Qin — Healing provider and emerging rival. Dai Mubai accepts his pills casually, later tries unsuccessfully to recruit him against Tang San, and clashes with him over Ning Rongrong 1 5 22 23.
• Tang San — Rival whose abilities and attention-grabbing behavior provoke his resentment. Dai Mubai helps intimidate and restrain him, but becomes more cautious after learning about Tang Hao 3 9 19 22 26.
• Ning Rongrong — Classmate he pressures during Flender’s disciplinary confrontation and later blames for the defeat against Canghui Academy. Their dispute escalates into threats of sexual violence and murder 8 23.
• Flender — Dean whose authority he supports. Flender’s disciplinary methods frighten him, while praise quickly restores his trust and enthusiasm 8.
• Zhao Wuji — Teacher who arranges treatment for his injuries and later rebukes him for blaming classmates after a defeat 1 5 24.

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Shrek Conflicts

Dai Mubai first appears injured after a soul duel. At Zhao Wuji’s request, Jiang Qin gives him a Spirit Gathering Pill, which he takes with little courtesy before leaving. He later joins Oscar and Ning Rongrong in criticizing Tang San for disparaging support Soul Masters 1 3.

His relationship with Zhu Zhuqing deteriorates when Ma Hongjun reveals that they visited a pleasure house the previous day. Dai Mubai strikes Ma Hongjun, denies the accusation, and swears that lightning should strike him if he is lying. Jiang Qin secretly uses a purple pill to attract lightning, striking Dai Mubai and prompting Zhu Zhuqing to leave. The injury is minor, and Jiang Qin subsequently gives him a recovery pill 4 5.

During the running-training dispute, Dai Mubai backs Flender and threatens Ning Rongrong unless she apologizes. After Jiang Qin’s intervention forces Flender to retreat, Tang San continues demanding punishment; Dai Mubai restrains him while Ma Hongjun beats him 8 9.

Oscar’s Failed Rescue Scheme

Dai Mubai advises Oscar to use a trick to win Ning Rongrong’s affection. Oscar eventually hires Scar’s gang to stage an attack, intending to appear as her rescuer after Jiang Qin has been beaten. The plan collapses because Scar knows and respects Jiang Qin 6 13.

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun flee instead of providing their promised backup, leaving Oscar to be beaten by the gang. They later express guilt and offer to hire women for him as an apology, but Oscar refuses 14 16 17.

The three subsequently prepare to accuse Jiang Qin of staging the incident and framing Oscar. That accusation never develops: Oscar instead accepts Ning Rongrong’s conditions for limited dates and reconciles with Jiang Qin. When Tang San interferes, Dai Mubai stands guard during Ma Hongjun’s beating of him, eventually ordering it stopped before he is killed 18 19.

Attempt to Manipulate Jiang Qin

Dai Mubai visits Jiang Qin and reveals that Tang Hao injured Zhao Wuji after Tang San was hurt during instruction. Although Flender has warned the students to exercise restraint, Dai Mubai urges Jiang Qin to fight Tang San and promises support as the Star Luo Empire’s third prince 22.

Jiang Qin concludes that Dai Mubai wants his two rivals to weaken each other while leaving himself free to deny responsibility. He refuses the proposal. Unknown to Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing is hiding in Jiang Qin’s wardrobe and hears his complaints about her 22.

Defeat at Canghui Academy

At an inn before the Soul Hunting expedition, Ma Hongjun provokes students from Canghui Academy. Dai Mubai fights alongside the participating Shrek students, but their fractured relationships and poor teamwork contribute to defeat 23.

Humiliated, he blames Ning Rongrong for withholding support. When she challenges him, he threatens her with sexual violence and death. Jiang Qin shields her, Zhu Zhuqing condemns him, and Zhao Wuji intervenes 23.

Zhao Wuji rebukes Dai Mubai for blaming classmates rather than learning from failure. Dai Mubai remains outwardly silent but privately directs his anger toward Jiang Qin, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing. Later that night, Zhu Zhuqing tells Jiang Qin she has lost faith in Dai Mubai and signs a marriage contract with him 24.

Star Dou Great Forest Hunt

The next morning, Dai Mubai apologizes to Zhu Zhuqing for his anger and blame-shifting. She appears to relent but continues avoiding physical contact, while he conceals impatience behind increasingly warm conversation 25.

For the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent hunt, Zhao Wuji assigns Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun to assist Tang San. After Tang San ignores warnings and suffers injuries, Dai Mubai proposes helping him so Oscar can obtain the Soul Ring. Jiang Qin and Ning Rongrong counter that intervention would imply a lack of confidence in Tang San, leaving him to continue alone 25 26.

Notable Quotes

“If I'm lying, may the heavens strike me with five bolts of lightning!” 4

“I don't understand, but I respect it.” 19

“His father may be a Titled Douluo, but I, Dai Mubai, am no slouch either! I'm not afraid to tell you that I'm the third prince of the Star Luo Empire!” 22