Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清) |
| Species/Race | Human |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Formerly the Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire; later a student at Martial Soul Hall Soul Master Academy 78 94 137 |
| Occupation/Role | Soul master; second young lady of the Zhu Family 78 94 |
| Martial Soul | Hell Spirit Cat 78 90 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 78 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Approximately Soul Power Level 15–16 | 78 | Su Yun estimates her level shortly after she awakens the Hell Spirit Cat martial soul. |
| Soul Power Level 21 | 132 | Her level before consuming the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone. |
| Soul Power Level 30 | 132 | The immortal herb raises her soul power by nine levels. She senses that some of its medicinal power remains unabsorbed until she obtains a third soul ring. |
Background / History
Zhu Zhuqing is the Zhu Family’s second young lady and the younger sister of Zhu Zhuyun. Under the Star Luo families’ succession rules, she must become strong enough to survive the struggle against her sister. Her fiancé, Third Prince Dai Mubai, flees the family, leaving her isolated under tighter supervision 78 79 80.
At a Martial Soul Hall banquet, Su Yun approaches Zhu Zhuqing while she sits alone. She calls him her first friend, and he publicly declares her his fiancée to challenge the Star Luo delegation’s claim over her. Despite pressure from Zhu Zhuyun and Dai Weisi, Zhu Zhuqing says she wants to stay with Su Yun and determine her own fate. Pope Bibi Dong permits her to remain at Martial Soul Hall 79 80 82 83.
Years later, letters from Zhu Zhuyun and Dai Mubai reveal his conduct at Shrek Academy and his request that Zhu Zhuqing join him for cultivation. She rejects his request. When they meet in Heaven Dou Imperial City, she states that she has severed ties with the Zhu Family and tells Dai Mubai that their relationship is over 92 137 138.
Appearance
Zhu Zhuqing is noted for her beauty and a cool, aloof bearing that contrasts with Hu Liena’s outgoing manner 91 121.
- Expression — Her face is usually cold and detached around others, but softens around Su Yun 91.
- Eyes — Described as agile and catlike 93.
Personality
Zhu Zhuqing initially appears withdrawn, but she understands the danger posed by her family’s rules and wants the strength to live independently. She trusts Su Yun’s intentions without losing sight of her own choice: when Bibi Dong questions her, she insists that she wants to hold her fate in her own hands 79 80 83.
She is more openly affectionate with Su Yun than with her classmates. Although she says she would accept him marrying other women, Ning Rongrong’s attempts to approach him make her wary; Zhu Zhuqing particularly dislikes what she sees as Ning Rongrong’s two-faced behavior 91 93 121 122.
Abilities & Skills
Hell Spirit Cat
- Zhu Zhuqing possesses the Zhu Family’s Hell Spirit Cat martial soul. A childhood ritual linked it with Dai Mubai’s White Tiger martial soul; the context does not show Zhu Zhuqing using a fusion skill herself 78 90.
- She recognizes the Hell White Tiger fusion skill when Zhu Zhuyun and Dai Weisi use it against Martial Soul Hall’s team 85 86.
Items
- Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone — An immortal herb given to her by Su Yun. Consuming it raises her soul power from Level 21 to Level 30 130 132.
Relationships
- Su Yun — Her first friend and publicly acknowledged fiancé. He helps her leave the Star Luo delegation; she grows close to him during their time at Martial Soul Hall 79 80 83 91.
- Dai Mubai — Her former fiancé. After learning of his conduct and rejecting his invitation to Shrek Academy, she ends their connection in person 92 137 138.
- Zhu Zhuyun — Her elder sister and rival under the Zhu Family’s succession rules. Zhu Zhuyun presses her to return to the royal family and later sends her information about Dai Mubai 78 82 92.
- Hu Liena — A fellow Martial Soul Hall student who helps Zhu Zhuqing settle in. They become close, though Hu Liena also teases her about Su Yun 84 93 122.
- Dai Weisi — Zhu Zhuyun’s fiancé and the First Prince, who opposes Zhu Zhuqing’s decision to stay at Martial Soul Hall 79 81 82.
Notable Quotes
“I just want to hold my fate in my own hands.” 83
“From today on, you and I have no further connection.” — To Dai Mubai 138