Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	Su Xuan's “Child Bride”; Su Xuan's girlfriend 13 144
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Young Traveler's Group
Occupation/Role	Traveler and the group's guide 153 249
Martial Soul	Night Emissary, evolved from the Hell Spirit Cat 13

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 20 Soul Master	13	A Dual Cultivation Medicinal Bath rebuilt her foundation, improved her innate talent to approximately level ten or higher, and evolved her Hell Spirit Cat into the God-tier Night Emissary. Her yellow Soul Ring technique changed from Hell Stab to Night Stab.
Level 21 Soul Grandmaster	109	Obtained a thousand-year Soul Ring while returning to Spirit City with Su Xuan and Wood Spirit.
Level 33 agility-attack Battle Soul Master (reported)	197	Deliberately reported a lower level before the Shrek Academy assessment against Zhao Wuji.
Level 39 agility-type Battle Soul Master	171	Identified as a top-tier genius with the Night Emissary Martial Soul.

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Hell Spirit Cat line of the Star Luo Empire. She and her older sister, Zhu Zhuyun, were forced into a succession struggle tied to the imperial Evil Eye White Tiger bloodline: Zhu Zhuyun and Dai Weisi competed against Zhu Zhuqing and her fiancé, Dai Mubai, with the losing pair condemned to die. 249

Dai Mubai fled rather than face Dai Weisi, leaving Zhu Zhuqing alone against a contest she had little hope of winning. She nevertheless refused to submit to the fate imposed by her family and continued cultivating to change it. 249

Her family had kept her largely confined, leaving her to seek freedom and knowledge through books. When Su Xuan prepared to continue his journey, he invited Zhu Zhuqing to travel with him rather than leave her behind; she became part of the group later known as “two people and a tree.” 116 249

Under Su Xuan's guidance, Zhu Zhuqing trained with Wood Spirit, cultivated the Taiyin True Scripture, and underwent a medicinal-bath transformation that evolved her Martial Soul and raised her Soul Power to level 20. 13

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is a black-haired, black-eyed girl with a cool, aloof bearing. She is described as around 165 centimeters tall, with slender limbs and an appearance that initially keeps strangers at a distance. 171

• Often wears black, casual clothing. 116 171
• Has long black hair draped over her shoulders. 171
• Wears a necklace with a white half-moon pendant; Su Xuan wears a corresponding black half-moon necklace. 82
• Her figure becomes slightly more mature when she releases her Martial Soul. 13

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is intensely competitive and hates losing. Even after Su Xuan pointed out that Wood Spirit could defeat her while using less strength, she accepted the criticism and resolved to train harder. 13

She is courageous and decisive under pressure. During Dr. Zhang Wei's dangerous test, she entered the capsule chamber without asking questions despite her discomfort with the nutrient fluid. 16

Though originally isolated and emotionally guarded, Su Xuan's encouragement gradually made her more open, cheerful, and expressive. Her insecurity remains rooted in abandonment by Dai Mubai and the hostile environment in which she grew up, but she continues to resist relying on others unless she believes the danger is beyond her ability to face alone. 149 201

Zhu Zhuqing also has a strong sense of fairness. At Shrek Academy, she challenged Dai Mubai after witnessing him use his strength to intimidate a poor father and son over their registration fee. 171

Abilities & Skills

Night Emissary

Zhu Zhuqing's Hell Spirit Cat evolved into the Night Emissary, a God-tier Martial Soul, after her medicinal-bath cultivation. 13

• Her original Soul Ring ability, Hell Stab, evolved into Night Stab. 13
• She fights as an agility-type Battle Soul Master. 171
• Her speed allowed her to suddenly close the distance on Dai Mubai before observers could react. 171
• She retreated with the Night Emissary after sensing the danger surrounding Dai Weisi's self-destruction. 104

Taiyin True Scripture

Su Xuan gave Zhu Zhuqing the Taiyin True Scripture, a top-tier cultivation technique. 13

• The technique contributed to a complete transformation in her strength. 13
• It was used alongside the Dual Cultivation Medicinal Bath that rebuilt her foundation and improved her innate talent. 13
• Her cultivation continued progressing while she lived quietly in the Bamboo Garden. 104

Combat Assessment

Dr. Zhang Wei's virtual test identified Zhu Zhuqing as a promising but unevenly developed assassin. 77

Category	Evaluation
Strength	Black mixed with red
Defense	Purple
Combat Experience	Black
Environmental Adaptability	Black
Combat Power	Red
Martial Soul Growth Potential	Deep red mixed with gold
Law Mastery	Purple
Overall Cultivation Potential	Red mixed with pale gold

• The assessment ranked qualities from white through gold and concluded that she needed more real battles and bloody combat experience. 77
• In the rainforest test, she defeated four opponents whose Soul Power progressively exceeded her own before being instantly defeated by Wood Spirit's projection, which had a two-major-realm advantage and terrain control. 77
• During the Shrek assessment, Tang San considered her the team's main offensive force after Ning Rongrong's support enhanced her attacks. 197

Equipment / Items

• White half-moon necklace — A pendant she wears as a counterpart to Su Xuan's black half-moon necklace. 82
• Flute — Used to play her own composition while living in the Bamboo Garden. 144

Relationships

• Su Xuan — Romantic partner, mentor, and the person Zhu Zhuqing trusts most for safety and guidance. He invited her to travel with him, supplied her cultivation resources, and secretly arranged protection for her. 13 121 149 249
• Wood Spirit — Travel companion and sparring partner. He trains her while holding back under Su Xuan's orders. 13 249
• Gu Yuena — Su Xuan's sister and Zhu Zhuqing's romantic rival; Gu Yuena is jealous and hostile toward Zhu Zhuqing because of her relationship with Su Xuan. 100 201
• Zhu Zhuyun — Her older sister and rival for the position of Star Luo empress. 116 249
• Dai Mubai — Her former fiancé, who abandoned her rather than face the Star Luo succession struggle. 249
• Dai Weisi — Zhu Zhuyun's fiancé and Zhu Zhuqing's former mortal enemy; he died in a mysterious explosion after confronting her. 104 249
• Xiao Wu — Friend and fellow Shrek applicant. Zhu Zhuqing welcomed her into a card game and later fought alongside her. 82 171
• Hu Liena — A companion with whom Zhu Zhuqing shares both friendship and rivalry over Su Xuan's affection. 82

Story Role / Major Arcs

Joining the Traveler's Group

After revealing the danger of her arranged marriage and Dai Mubai's abandonment, Zhu Zhuqing accepted Su Xuan's invitation to leave Star Luo with him and Wood Spirit. 249

Secluded Cultivation and Martial Soul Evolution

She trained for a week with Wood Spirit, received the Taiyin True Scripture, and underwent the medicinal-bath transformation that raised her to level 20 and evolved her Martial Soul into the Night Emissary. 13

Core Flame Potential Test

Zhu Zhuqing participated in Dr. Zhang Wei's virtual combat test. Although her red-and-pale-gold potential was considered exceptional, seeing Su Xuan, Gu Yuena, and Wood Spirit's gold evaluations made her recognize the gap between them and cultivate more diligently. 77

Evil Eye Clan Incident

Dai Weisi confronted Zhu Zhuqing in the Bamboo Garden, claiming that her evolved bloodline had made her a target. He then exploded, leaving her frightened by the sensation of being hunted and determined to seek Su Xuan's protection. 104

Shrek Academy Conflict

Outraged by Dai Mubai's treatment of a poor applicant and his son, Zhu Zhuqing challenged him for their registration fee. She incapacitated Dai Mubai with a sudden attack and refused the Soul Emperor elder's demand that she apologize, join the academy, and pay compensation. 171

Notable Quotes

“If you want your registration fee back, fine. Beat me, and I'll refund every last coin.” 171

“An academy like this isn't worth joining.” 171

Trivia

• Zhu Zhuqing is literary, sentimental, and frequently asks Su Xuan to provide the full poems from lines he recites. 116
• Her first serious attempt at cooking produced twelve plates of egg fried rice ranging from burnt to perfectly cooked. 153
• She served as the only guide in the early three-member sightseeing group of Su Xuan, Zhu Zhuqing, and Wood Spirit. 153