Da Zhuang

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Da Zhuang (大壯)
Alias(es)	Lord Da Zhuang
Species/Race	Mutated calico cat
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Jiang You's group; defender of Longshan
Occupation/Role	Jiang You's combat partner, hunter, and mount
Status	Active; joins the battlefield after growing further in the Land of Origin 894
First Appearance	Earliest documented appearance: accompanies Jiang You into Bibo Park and attacks zombies 8

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Mutated feline combatant	8	Charges a group of zombies ahead of Jiang You; relies on claws, fangs, and explosive movement.
~70-pound mutated cat	113	His combat strength is compared to that of a human strengthening-type ability user; he can destroy zombie heads and sever necks with bites.
Elephant-sized defender	238	Leads Longshan's defenders against incoming flying mounts and threats, his body large enough to block sunlight.
King level	309	Identified as already being at King level while entering a dangerous underground botanical garden.
Over 2 meters / nearly 800 kilograms	638	Receives a tiger-striped disguise; his immense build is described as more robust than Meng Xi's snow wolf.
Returned to original size	762	Crossing the Black River into the Land of Origin reduces him to approximately the size he had when Jiang You first met him.
Mammoth-sized form	894	After three months in the Land of Origin, he grows to the height of an adult mammoth while retaining feline agility.

Background / History

Da Zhuang was originally a stray calico cat that repeatedly tried to steal Jiang You's food. After being defeated “seventy-seven and forty-nine” times, he submitted to her and reluctantly accepted the name Da Zhuang. He began catching mice as gifts for his new boss, though his first offering—a suffocated mouse placed beside Jiang You's pillow—earned him her fury rather than praise. 41

Although he initially preferred oversized mutated mice, he came to favor Jiang You's dried fish, fruit, and stewed fish. Her food and discipline established their relationship, while catnip planted on the balcony served as a reward for him. 41 94

As his mutation progressed, Da Zhuang became Jiang You's indispensable partner rather than a conventional pet. Song Cheng's group recognizes this after seeing him kill zombies with single swipes and bites. 93

Appearance

Da Zhuang is a calico cat with golden vertical pupils, a fierce expression, and a muscular body that changes drastically in size as he evolves.

• Calico fur described in gray, white, and black tones. 301
• Golden, slit-shaped pupils and a notably intimidating “fierce cat face.” 281
• Has grown from a roughly seventy-pound mutant cat into an elephant- and later mammoth-sized beast. 113 238 894
• Was dyed black and painted with tiger stripes to evade wanted posters; he was highly pleased with the resulting “fierce tiger” appearance. 638
• Temporarily returned to his original size after crossing the Black River. 762

Personality

Da Zhuang is proud, vain, food-motivated, and intensely possessive of his status. He considers Jiang You his boss, reacts angrily when dismissed as a pet, and takes pride in his own strength and dignity. 41 93

He is intelligent enough to understand human speech and Jiang You's cues, but retains distinctly feline priorities: he rejects cat food, dislikes being forced to study, and is easily tempted by food or admiration. 43 149 279

In battle, Da Zhuang is reckless and ferocious. He is willing to fight opponents larger than himself, use desperate measures to escape capture, and place himself at the front when Longshan is threatened. 176 411 238

Abilities & Skills

Feline Combat

Da Zhuang uses explosive leaps, claws, bites, and his body weight to overwhelm zombies and ability users.

• Can decapitate zombies with a paw swipe and bite away large portions of their heads. 93 113
• Pins Tier 3 zombies beneath his body weight before tearing off their heads. 364
• Defeats a Liger despite it being more than twice his size. 411
• Hunts ordinary and Tier 2 zombies independently; he consumes their heads and crystal cores. 328

Agility and Evasion

His feline movement remains effective even after his body becomes enormous.

• Evades pursuers by leaping across poles, trucks, and obstacles during Si Yuan's team's pursuit. 310
• Continues escaping after being struck by numerous tranquilizer darts. 310
• Retains feline agility even at mammoth size after his time in the Land of Origin. 894

Durability and Regeneration

Da Zhuang can endure punishment that would incapacitate ordinary animals and recover from combat injuries.

• Survives multiple tranquilizer darts due to his mutated physique, though he is eventually sedated. 176
• His wounds visibly stop bleeding after he withdraws from a monster swarm. 301
• Fights through deep injuries while killing a Tier 3 zombie and surrounding Tier 2 zombies. 364

Hunting Instincts

Da Zhuang is an accomplished hunter whose prey preferences evolve with his strength.

• Initially catches mutated mice and brings them to Jiang You as offerings. 41
• Later favors large fish and grows rapidly after eating those from Bibo Lake. 94
• Hunts mutated beasts such as grey wolves and consumes their brains. 108
• Shows a preference for poisonous zombies and can capture them for Jiang You's research. 288 280

Poisonous Zombie Effects

After consuming a Tier 3 poisonous zombie, Da Zhuang's bite causes victims to suffer hallucinations.

• Bites Feng Zhen during Jiang You's confrontation with hostile survivors. 206
• Feng Zhen becomes delirious and is briefly able to communicate with Da Zhuang through the poisonous zombie's hallucinogenic effect. 280

Equipment / Items

• Black beetle armor — Jiang You has armor crafted for Da Zhuang from black beetle shells; he wears it during daily hunting with the grey mouse. 79 323
• Oxygen mask — Wears one while Jiang You and Zhang Shuhui hide underwater in mud. 266
• Tiger-striped fur disguise — Black dye and hand-painted tiger stripes used to conceal his identity from wanted posters. 638
• Sledge harness — Pulls a sledge made by Zhang Shuhui, with strength said to equal three people. 290

Relationships

• Jiang You — His boss and combat partner. Jiang You insists he is her “partner,” not a pet; they hunt, travel, and fight together. 41 93
• Yan Chi — Competitive training rival. Da Zhuang initially overwhelms Yan Chi, but Yan Chi's rapid improvement eventually forces Da Zhuang to train harder; Yan Chi also subjects him to unwanted reading lessons. 269 149
• Zhang Shuhui — A trusted member of Jiang You's group who attempts to protect him during Si Yuan's pursuit. Da Zhuang later leaves her behind to guard Longshan before charging into battle. 310 238
• A Qing — The man-eating tree. Their territorial conflict lasts half a month and leaves Da Zhuang with patches of missing fur before he accepts defeat. 150
• Little Grey — A grey mouse treated as a subordinate by Da Zhuang; the two hunt and wear armor together. 119 323
• Mei Qiu — The crow whose alliance with Little Grey helps end Da Zhuang's conflict with A Qing. 150
• Long Luo — One of the few strangers Da Zhuang tolerates. He allows her to pet his tail after she praises his name and appearance. 281
• Black Python King — Temporarily cooperates with Da Zhuang to defend Longshan during a major zombie migration. 810

Story Role / Major Arcs

Taming and Early Partnership

Da Zhuang shifts from a food-stealing stray to Jiang You's companion after repeated defeats. His attempts to offer Jiang You prey establish both his loyalty and his inability to understand human tastes. 41

Weapons Cache Expedition

He joins Jiang You's expedition with Song Cheng's group, where his effortless zombie-killing proves Jiang You's claim that he is a partner rather than a pet. 93

Ancheng Hunting and Pursuit

Da Zhuang helps Jiang You clear Ancheng, hunt crystal cores, and retrieve mutated plants. During Si Yuan's pursuit, he uses his agility to evade capture but is ultimately sedated after attempting to reach a weapons bunker and detonate explosives against his pursuers. 113 176

Longshan Defender

As his size and strength increase, Da Zhuang becomes a frontline defender of Longshan. He leads mountain folk into battle, fights the White Dragon Base's Liger, and later cooperates with the Black Python King during a zombie migration. 238 411 810

Land of Origin

Da Zhuang crosses the Black River with Jiang You and the Chen Family Village monsters. The crossing resets him to his original size, but three months in the Land of Origin later leaves him larger and stronger than before. 762 894

Trivia

• Da Zhuang refuses cat food but eats mutated rats, lizards, geckos, insects, rice, fruit, fish, and zombie heads. 43 328
• He brushes his teeth by chewing sweet dry grass. 113
• He considers himself too dignified to be petted by strangers, but makes an exception for Long Luo's praise. 281
• He dislikes studying and cannot read human books. 149 279