Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	Zhu Qing; Queen of the Night 190
Species/Race	Human 193
Gender	Female 192
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Myriad Beast Hall, where she is publicly acknowledged as the Pope's Mistress 193 240
Occupation/Role	Soul Master; close-combat assassin-type fighter 76 194
Status	Alive 609
First Appearance	Chapter 71 71

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul	71	Her original feline Martial Soul identifies her as a member of the Netherworld Family and links her to the Star Luo succession struggle.
Queen of the Night Martial Soul mutation	190	Fuses with a Human-Faced Black Widow Torso Spirit Bone while carrying the Lovesick Heartbreak Red; her Hell Spirit Cat becomes a darker, more powerful form with purple eyes and crimson markings.
Soul Ancestor	193	Her Soul Bone fusion has already elevated her to this realm; she leaves alone to seek a suitable third Soul Ring.
Darkness Curtain	209	Gains a darkness-element Soul Skill after obtaining a Deep Sea Dark Squid's ability with Xiao Bai's aid.
“Spirit Ancestor” level; defensive leg bone and new Soul Ring	338	A defensive leg Soul Bone raises her Soul Power, after which she absorbs a Soul Ring created from a Heavenly Wood Laurel Tree clone and gains Earth Dive.

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Netherworld Family of the Star Luo Empire, where noble succession is decided through lethal competition between heirs. She fled to the Heaven Dou Empire and joined Shrek Academy to escape the pursuit of her elder sister, Zhu Zhu Yun. Her politically arranged engagement to Dai Mubai tied her to the White Tiger Family, but she resented him for abandoning her and openly indulging himself in Suotuo City. 71 191 193

At Shrek, Zhuqing initially remained cool and reserved. Her feelings shifted after Little Jiu repeatedly protected her. When presented with the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, she successfully received the flower after recalling his care and his promise to “snatch back” his wife even from the God Realm. Rather than consume it, she kept it close and fused a Human-Faced Black Widow Torso Spirit Bone under its influence. 189 190

The fusion transformed her Hell Spirit Cat into the Queen of the Night. Seeking to become strong enough not to burden Little Jiu, she travelled alone to the Star Dou Great Forest for a Soul Ring, where Zhu Zhu Yun, Dai Weisi, and more than a dozen Soul Masters ambushed her. Zhuqing used her mutated Martial Soul and Soul Bone ability to resist, but was eventually cornered until Little Jiu arrived and killed Dai Weisi. 193 194 195

Her relationship with Little Jiu developed despite his attempts to distance himself out of fear that enemies would exploit her. Zhuqing remained persistent, eventually suspecting his concealed identity and confronting him directly. She later chose him over Dai Mubai, resolved to end her engagement, and confessed her love after Little Jiu repeatedly risked his life to protect her. 192 246 311 320 367

After returning to the Star Luo Empire, Zhuqing was used as bait in a plot to kill Little Jiu. Bound and tortured on an execution platform, she refused to break despite her family’s apparent betrayal. Zhu Zhu Yun ultimately freed her as part of a scheme against the Star Luo Emperor, allowing Zhuqing to escape with Subterranean Movement and reunite with Little Jiu. 361 362 363

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is described as a cold, striking young woman with a graceful, tall figure and an assassin-like bearing. Her usual leather outfit and aloof manner complement the ominous beauty of her mutated Martial Soul. 190 192 597

• Fair skin, star-like eyes, thin lips, light brows, and a refined but frosty demeanor. 192
• Her Queen of the Night Martial Soul has a slender black feline body, alluring purple eyes, and blood-red markings running from head to tail. 190
• The mutation gives her an aura of mystery, nobility, danger, and darkness. 190
• Her close-combat claws can resemble cold, moon-spider legs rather than ordinary feline claws. 194

Personality

Zhuqing is outwardly cold, proud, and direct. She dislikes discussing private matters with strangers and reacts sharply to shameless teasing, especially from Little Jiu. Beneath that reserve, she is emotionally vulnerable and deeply affected by abandonment, danger, and sincere protection. 191 192 193

She is fiercely independent. Rather than wait for others to assist her, she leaves alone to pursue strength in the Star Dou Great Forest. She refuses to become someone who merely hides behind Little Jiu, preferring offensive power and the ability to fight at his side. 193 338

Zhuqing is also intensely loyal once she accepts someone. Her affection for Little Jiu becomes unwavering, and she remains hostile toward Dai Mubai despite his later attempts to reclaim their relationship. 240 367 414

Abilities & Skills

Queen of the Night Martial Soul

Zhuqing’s mutated Martial Soul combines the Hell Spirit Cat’s shadow affinity with the devouring darkness associated with the Human-Faced Black Widow Soul Bone. Little Jiu names it the Queen of the Night, calling her a beautiful and dangerous assassin of darkness. 190

• Produces an aura that evokes darkness, mystery, fear of the unknown, and suppression. 190
• Its presence has a suppressive effect on Ma Hongjun’s Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul. 190
• Its claws possess far greater cutting power than Zhu Zhu Yun’s Hell Spirit Cat claws. 194
• Grants exceptional agility and close-range assassination potential. 76 194

Darkness Invasion

A Spirit Bone Skill from her Human-Faced Black Widow Torso Spirit Bone. 194

• Releases blade-like dark energy around her body. 194
• Can shred incoming vines, webs, and other control techniques. 194
• Injured a nearby Soul King while breaking the encirclement around her. 194
• Consumes substantial Soul Power, leaving her vulnerable during a prolonged escape. 194

Darkness Curtain

A darkness-element Soul Skill obtained from a Deep Sea Dark Squid. 209

• Creates a three-meter area of absolute darkness around Zhuqing. 209
• Strips the vision of anyone entering the curtain. 209
• Zhuqing remains unaffected inside the darkness. 209
• Doubles her physical fitness while the skill is active. 209
• Is especially dangerous against close-combat opponents. 209

Earth Dive / Subterranean Movement

A Soul Ring ability gained from the Heavenly Wood Laurel Tree. 338

• Allows Zhuqing to move through rock and soil as freely as tree roots. 338
• Her first strike upon emerging gains triple power. 338
• Enables rapid escape or stealth repositioning; she uses her fourth Spirit Skill, Subterranean Movement, to evade an attack on the execution platform. 362

Other Techniques

• Hell Stab — A high-speed feline movement and attack technique used during her escape from Zhu Zhu Yun. 194
• Shadow Claw — A dark-energy claw technique. 485

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Human-Faced Black Widow Torso Spirit Bone — Fused with Zhuqing in conjunction with the Lovesick Heartbreak Red; grants Darkness Invasion and catalyzes her Martial Soul mutation. 190 194
• Defensive leg Soul Bone — Chosen by Little Jiu from the Soul Bones he possessed; directly raises her Soul Power. 338
• Lovesick Heartbreak Red — An immortal flower that recognized Zhuqing as its master and did not wither; she keeps it rather than consuming it. 189 190
• Spatial Soul Tool gem — A belt gem given by Little Jiu with one cubic meter of storage space, used to store the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. 190

Relationships

• Little Jiu — Her lover and principal protector. His care causes her feelings to grow; she eventually reciprocates his confession and chooses him over Dai Mubai. 189 192 367
• Dai Mubai — Her arranged fiancé from the White Tiger Family. Zhuqing rejects his claims over her after he abandoned his responsibilities and indulged himself in Suotuo City. 191 320 414
• Zhu Zhu Yun — Her elder sister and succession rival. Zhu Yun initially pursues and tortures Zhuqing, but later frees her and helps turn the Star Luo Emperor’s trap against him. 193 362 363
• Dai Weisi — Dai Mubai’s elder brother and Zhu Yun’s former fiancé. He participates in the ambush against Zhuqing and attempts to assault her before Little Jiu kills him. 193 194 195
• Ghost Moon Wind Wolf Emperor / Da Bai — A powerful wolf Soul Beast that follows, protects, and transports Zhuqing. 193 240 255
• Dugu Yan — A close companion who worries about Zhuqing and shares a sisterly bond with her. 112 241
• Duke Youming and his wife — Zhuqing’s parents. Their political ambitions place her in danger during the Star Luo power struggle. 362 367

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy and the Broken Engagement

Zhuqing arrives at Shrek Academy while fleeing the Star Luo succession conflict. Dai Mubai recognizes her Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul and attempts to speak with her, but she refuses to accept his authority over her or their engagement. 71 191

Queen of the Night Mutation

Her successful claim of the Lovesick Heartbreak Red reveals that her deepest feelings are directed toward Little Jiu rather than Dai Mubai. She then fuses with the Human-Faced Black Widow Torso Spirit Bone, creating the Queen of the Night Martial Soul. 189 190

Star Dou Great Forest Ambush

Seeking her third Soul Ring independently, Zhuqing is hunted by Zhu Zhu Yun, Dai Weisi, and their Soul Master entourage. She nearly dies after being surrounded and restrained, but Little Jiu’s intervention saves her and destroys the attacking force. 193 194 195

Myriad Beast Hall’s Mistress

The Myriad Beast Hall’s Dragon Duke and followers publicly bow to Zhuqing as their Mistress. Their willingness to battle the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect over her injury confirms the protection and status she receives through Little Jiu. 240 241

Choice Between Dai Mubai and Little Jiu

During the Martial Soul Hall conflict, Dai Mubai and Little Jiu both move to protect Zhuqing. She is forced to confront the choice between them, ultimately confessing that she loves Little Jiu rather than the man pretending to be him. 310 311

Star Luo and Netherworld Empire Conflict

Zhuqing returns to resolve her engagement, only to be captured by the Star Luo Emperor as bait for Little Jiu. She survives torture, betrayal, and a major imperial ambush; after Little Jiu protects her from Starlight Judgment, she accepts his feelings fully. 360 362 367