Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhu Zhuqing
Original	朱竹清
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Lanba Academy; Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect (core disciple) 122
Occupation/Role	Ning Rongrong's contracted close-protection bodyguard for twenty years 65
First Appearance	Chapter 19 (unnamed); identified as Zhu Zhuqing in Chapter 37 19 37

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rank 28	65	Selected as Ning Rongrong's future bodyguard, though Yu Xiaowei considered her current combat power insufficient.
Rank 35	76	Consumed the Narcissus Jade Bone; gained seven levels and underwent a painful Martial Soul evolution.
Rank 36	89	Acquired a Soul Ring after her breakthrough, becoming a Soul Elder.
Rank 38	103	Reached the same rank as Oscar.
Rank 43	122	Challenged Zhu Zhuyun before Lanba Academy's match against Star Luo Royal Academy.

Background

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu family and betrothed to Dai Mubai from childhood. She awakened with Innate Soul Power level 9 at age six, drawing the hostility of her elder sister, Zhu Zhuyun, who repeatedly suppressed her cultivation and later sent assassins after her. 117 123

When Dai Mubai fled the Star Luo succession struggle, nine-year-old Zhu Zhuqing was left to endure Zhu Zhuyun's pursuit alone. She spent roughly three years fleeing, cultivating, and searching for her fiancé across the continent, eventually passing through the Silves and Barak kingdoms. 42 116 117

During this period, poverty drove her to steal food in Silvis City. She encountered Yu Xiaowei there, threatening him verbally for a meal but not attacking him; he took her Soul Tool as collateral. 19 42

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a cold-faced young woman whose worn, patched clothing initially reflected the hardship of her years on the run. 38

• Her original Martial Soul possession gave her cat-like claws and heterochromatic eyes: one emerald green and one clear blue. 19
• After her Martial Soul evolved, a thin golden light covered her body and golden blades extended from her fingers. 88
• Her transformed Martial Soul manifests as the tiger-like Crimson Gold Tiger rather than the feline Netherworld Spirit Cat. 76

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing maintains a guarded, icy exterior, but her experiences with abandonment, pursuit, and poverty left her deeply hurt. She initially tended to accept hardship and fate rather than openly resist it. 42

She is nevertheless resilient and disciplined. After accidentally endangering Tailong because she could not control her evolved power, she trained even harder rather than retreating from combat. 88 Her willingness to concede defeat to Yu Xiaoxue also shows straightforwardness and respect for the result of a fight. 89

Her resentment toward Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuyun eventually becomes determination to control her own future. By the Star Luo match, she no longer accepts that others have the right to decide her life. 122 123

Abilities & Skills

Netherworld Spirit Cat

Zhu Zhuqing's original inherited Martial Soul was the Netherworld Spirit Cat, an Agility Attack System Martial Soul. 76

• Manifested cat claws and enhanced movement speed. 19
• Her first and second Soul Skills could produce bursts of speed while consuming relatively little Soul Power. 89
• The Martial Soul was replaced after her absorption of the Narcissus Jade Bone. 76

Crimson Gold Tiger

The Narcissus Jade Bone evolved Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul from the Netherworld Spirit Cat into the Crimson Gold Tiger, a top-tier beast Martial Soul associated with extreme offense. 76

• Increased her Soul Power by seven levels, from rank 28 to rank 35. 76
• Preserved her former speed while giving her attack power comparable to top Assault System Soul Masters. 76
• Grants healing-nullification effects on wounds inflicted by her attacks. 76
• Her claws, when amplified by Ning Rongrong, were capable of tearing Yu Xiaowei's scales. 76
• Its major weakness is poor defense; Yu Xiaowei assessed that she could be seriously harmed by a direct hit from him. 76

Relentless Offensive Combat

Zhu Zhuqing fights with continuous forward pressure, combining high speed with destructive close-range strikes. 88 89

• Her full-power attacks could shatter stone from the Soul Fighting Platform. 89
• She was able to overwhelm Dai Mubai despite his higher Soul Power and White Tiger defensive abilities. 93
• Zhu Zhuyun's illusion-based Netherworld Spring Fall was ineffective once Zhu Zhuqing had resolved the traumatic memories it sought to exploit. 123
• She initially struggled to control her transformed strength and nearly killed Tailong during training. 88

Equipment / Items

• Soul Tool bracelet — Held her personal belongings; Yu Xiaowei temporarily seized it in Silvis City and returned it after rescuing her in Suotuo City. 19 38
• Narcissus Jade Bone — Immortal Herb consumed at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; caused her seven-level increase and Martial Soul evolution. 72 76

Relationships

• Dai Mubai — Childhood fiancé who fled their succession struggle and later failed to recognize her. Zhu Zhuqing's years of suffering and resentment culminated in her crippling him during the tournament and declaring their engagement over. 42 116 117
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister and longtime persecutor who suppressed Zhu Zhuqing's cultivation and arranged repeated attempts on her life. Their eventual duel ended in a draw after both were injured. 123
• Yu Xiaowei — Initially took her Soul Tool after their Silvis encounter, then rescued her from Bule in Suotuo City. He arranged her training, gave her the Narcissus Jade Bone, and encouraged her to decide her own destiny. 37 65 72 122
• Ning Rongrong — Zhu Zhuqing signed a twenty-year bond of service to protect her and later regarded her as a close companion rather than a master. 65 93
• Oscar — Oscar is interested in Zhu Zhuqing; Yu Xiaowei offered to make him a core disciple if he swore loyalty, intending to support his pursuit of her. 122
• Liu Erlong — Oversaw Zhu Zhuqing's immediate recovery after the painful Martial Soul evolution. 76

Story Role / Major Arcs

Suotuo City Rescue

After being captured by Bule, Zhu Zhuqing was saved by Yu Xiaowei. The following morning, he returned her Soul Tool and fed her breakfast before she witnessed Dai Mubai's conflict with Tang San. Seeing Dai Mubai's behavior intensified her heartbreak. 37 38

Service Contract and Martial Soul Evolution

Zhu Zhuqing agreed to become Ning Rongrong's bodyguard for twenty years. Soon afterward, she consumed the Narcissus Jade Bone, broke through her bottleneck, and evolved from the Netherworld Spirit Cat into the Crimson Gold Tiger. 65 72 76

Mastering the Crimson Gold Tiger

Her new strength initially proved difficult to control, but she trained to adapt. During a full-strength test against Yu Xiaoxue, Zhu Zhuqing displayed overwhelming speed and offense but ultimately conceded after failing to land a hit. 88 89

Break with Dai Mubai

Zhu Zhuqing repeatedly defeated Dai Mubai after her evolution. During Blue Tyrant Academy's tournament match against Heaven Dou Royal Academy, she crippled him and publicly ended their engagement. 93 116 117

Confrontation with Zhu Zhuyun

Before facing Star Luo Royal Academy, Zhu Zhuqing challenged Zhu Zhuyun to a one-on-one duel. Despite a five-level Soul Power disadvantage, she resisted Zhu Zhuyun's illusion and fought her to a draw. 122 123

Notable Quotes

“Now, you're divorced by me!” 116

“When did my life become something you get to decide?” 122