Tu Qing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Tu Qing (涂庆)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Demon Slayer Division
Occupation/Role	Black-robed Demon Slayer; son of Deputy Chief Envoy Tu Shan 8 31
Status	Deceased; killed by Fang Mu in Gucun’s forest 37
First Appearance	Chapter 8

Background / History

Tu Qing was a black-robed Demon Slayer and the son of Qingzhu County’s Deputy Chief Envoy, Tu Shan. His father’s position gave him considerable influence within the Demon Slayer Division, which Tu Qing used to command and intimidate lower-ranking personnel. Wen Xuan specifically warned Fang Mu that Tu Qing was strong, petty, and prone to holding grudges. 8 31

He developed an immediate hostility toward Fang Mu. During the fox-demon bait operation, Tu Qing secretly hoped Fang Mu would encounter the fox demon and be killed. After Hu Mei’er was captured, he forced Fang Mu to personally return her for execution and demanded her complete pelt. 9

Tu Qing subsequently exploited his authority to make Fang Mu his “exclusive” Demon Slayer Envoy despite Fang Mu already serving Wen Xuan. He repeatedly assigned Fang Mu dangerous captured demons, arranged for Sun Hou to monitor him, and treated Fang Mu’s apparent suffering as entertainment. 11 13 15 16

When Fang Mu completed an outside-city investigation, Tu Qing granted him an access token as promised. Privately, however, he intended to keep sending Fang Mu on lethal missions so that he could claim the rewards without accepting the risk himself. 18

Following Sun Hou’s death, Tu Qing suspected Fang Mu and Qi Zhu of concealing the truth. Unable to prove it, he retaliated by overwhelming Fang Mu with demon-catching bags and forcing him into further demon hunts. 28

Tu Qing later compelled Fang Mu to accompany him on a mission to rescue Qi Zhu. During the journey, he and his subordinates revealed hostile intentions toward Fang Jing, ultimately attempting to harm her while Fang Mu was separated from the group. 35 36

Fang Mu returned after killing Tu Qing’s subordinates and confronted Tu Qing directly. Tu Qing used a rare Fireball Talisman supplied by Tu Shan, but Fang Mu blocked it with the Golden Bell Shield before piercing Tu Qing through the heart. Fang Mu then refined the bodies at the scene to destroy evidence. 37

Personality

Tu Qing was arrogant, vindictive, and accustomed to relying on his father’s authority. He responded badly to perceived disrespect, particularly from Fang Mu, and repeatedly escalated minor conflicts into dangerous assignments and personal harassment. 8 11 16

He enjoyed watching Fang Mu appear exhausted and injured after demon-slaying missions, explicitly keeping him alive because Fang Mu’s suffering amused him. 15 16

Tu Qing was also jealous of Qi Zhu’s concern for Fang Mu. His jealousy influenced his treatment of Fang Mu after Hu Mei’er’s capture and contributed to his suspicion of Fang Mu and Qi Zhu after Sun Hou’s death. 9 28

Despite his bluster, Tu Qing panicked when Fang Mu openly turned against him. During their final battle, he invoked Tu Shan’s name and relied on a protective talisman rather than his own strength. 37

Abilities & Skills

Martial Arts

Tu Qing was a capable black-robed Demon Slayer whose cultivation allowed him to fight powerful demons directly.

• Fought alongside Wen Xuan with Martial Artist Rank 4 cultivation during the battle against the black wolf and Hu Mei’er. 9
• Condensed Vital Energy into a solid palm strike, severely injuring Hu Mei’er and demonstrating a notably deep cultivation foundation. 9
• Wounded the two black snake demons before Fang Mu fought them, leaving visible bloody injuries through their scales. 12
• Used a long saber in combat. 9 37

Demon-Slaying Authority

Tu Qing used his black-robed status to control assignments and pressure other Demon Slayer Envoys.

• Ordered Fang Mu to become his exclusive Demon Slayer Envoy. 11
• Assigned Fang Mu six demon-catching bags in one night: three four-star, two five-star, and one six-star. 13
• Took responsibility for Earth Prison’s demons away from himself and placed the dangerous task on Fang Mu. 33
• Leveraged threats against Fang Jing to force Fang Mu to accept an outside-city investigation. 16

Equipment / Items

• Long saber — used to sever Hu Mei’er’s tail and during his final battle with Fang Mu. 9 37
• Demon-catching bags — used to capture demons and assign them to Fang Mu for execution. 9 11 13
• Fireball Talisman — rare fire-element talisman obtained by Tu Shan as a protective charm; produced several fireballs when activated. 37
• Access token — granted Fang Mu permission to enter and leave the County Office freely after Fang Mu completed the investigation mission. 18

Relationships

• Tu Shan — father and Deputy Chief Envoy; Tu Qing relied on his status and received the Fireball Talisman from him. 31 37
• Fang Mu — enemy and frequent target of Tu Qing’s abuse; Tu Qing forced dangerous assignments upon him until Fang Mu killed him. 11 16 37
• Qi Zhu — fellow Demon Slayer; Tu Qing was jealous when she showed concern for Fang Mu. 9
• Wen Xuan — fellow black-robed Demon Slayer; worked with Tu Qing during the fox-demon operation and other missions. 8 9 19
• Sun Hou — subordinate and sycophantic lackey who monitored Fang Mu and carried out Tu Qing’s orders. 11 13 16

Story Role / Major Arcs

Fox Demon Incident

Tu Qing participates in the operation targeting Hu Mei’er, wounds and captures her, then forces Fang Mu to deliver her for execution. He takes pleasure in Fang Mu’s apparent grief after receiving the fox pelt. 9 10

Persecution of Fang Mu

Using his authority as a black-robed Demon Slayer, Tu Qing repeatedly sends captured demons to Fang Mu, intending to torment him and eventually have him killed by Demonic Energy or overwhelming missions. 11 13 15 16

Qingliu Town Aftermath

After Sun Hou dies during the Qingliu Town mission, Tu Qing suspects Fang Mu and Qi Zhu but cannot retaliate openly. He instead assigns Fang Mu an excessive number of demon-catching bags. 28

Gucun Mission and Death

Tu Qing forces Fang Mu to join the mission to rescue Qi Zhu, then orchestrates an attempt on Fang Jing while Fang Mu is away. After Fang Mu kills his subordinates, Tu Qing is confronted, defeated, and killed. 35 36 37

Trivia

• Tu Qing and Wen Xuan were both black-robed Demon Slayers, though Wen Xuan generally wore white robes. 8
• He described Fang Mu as being “like a cockroach” because Fang Mu repeatedly survived the dangerous demons sent against him. 15
• Fang Mu learned from Tu Qing’s fragmented memories that Tu Shan was interested in Qingzhu City’s Sacrificial God and coveted Chief Envoy Ye Tian’s position. 37