Dai Mubai

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Dai Mubai (戴沐白)
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Star Luo Empire royal family; later Shrek Academy / Shrek Seven Devils
Occupation/Role	Prince of the Star Luo Empire
Status	Alive as of Chapter 37
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Background / History

Dai Mubai was a prince of the Star Luo Empire and the childhood fiancé of Zhu Zhuqing. He was implicated in the assault of Duke Zhang's daughter after his companions identified him; although he denied the charge, he expected Zhu Zhuqing to bring Ye Yuan—whose build resembled his own—to serve as a scapegoat. 1

Zhu Zhuqing accused Ye Yuan in Dai Mubai's place, allowing Dai to avoid punishment while Ye Yuan was stripped of his spirit rings and martial soul, crippled, and banished. Dai publicly humiliated Ye Yuan afterward, breaking both of his legs and taunting him over Zhu Zhuqing. 1 2

Dai later revealed that he and his associates had assaulted Qin Yan'er, Ye Yuan's adopted sister. After Yan'er's death by suicide, Dai ordered her body disposed of by soul beasts, deepening Ye Yuan's resolve for revenge. 2 6

Following Ye Yuan's departure, Dai Mubai was severely injured by his elder brother Dai Weisi. Dai Weisi criticized him for wasting the royal family's potential asset in Ye Yuan and attributed Dai's poor judgment to his obsession with women. Dai then planned to leave the Star Luo Empire and enroll at Shrek Academy in the Heaven Dou Empire. 7

Personality

Dai Mubai is arrogant, entitled, and contemptuous of commoners. He considers his status as a prince sufficient justification to exploit others, openly asserting that commoners exist to be bullied by him. 1 29

He is also cruel and sexually predatory. He assaulted Duke Zhang's daughter, participated in the abuse of Qin Yan'er, and later joined Ma Hongjun in attempting to assault Dugu Yan and her companions. 1 2 27 28

Despite his bravado, Dai is intensely afraid of losing his status or dying. When faced with Ye Yuan's superior power, he attempted to bargain for his life and was willing to abandon Zhu Zhuqing rather than continue the fight. 1 29

Abilities & Skills

White Tiger Martial Soul

Dai Mubai possesses a White Tiger martial soul and can employ offensive and defensive spirit skills. 29

• White Tiger Intense Light Wave — Used in an attempt to stop Ye Yuan from attacking Ma Hongjun. 29
• White Tiger Light Wave — Collided with Ye Yuan's River Severing during their duel. 29
• White Tiger Protection Barrier — Creates a golden spherical defensive barrier around his body. 29

Combat Ability

Dai could counter Dugu Yan's poison alongside Ma Hongjun and was able to react quickly enough to avoid a direct sword strike, though his throat was grazed. 28

• His strength proved insufficient against Ye Yuan's domain, poison, and sword techniques. 29
• Ye Yuan's toxin was deliberately introduced into Dai's body and manipulated to leave him unable to function sexually. 29

Relationships

• Zhu Zhuqing — Fiancée. Dai manipulated her loyalty and used their relationship to provoke Ye Yuan; when threatened, he offered her to Ye Yuan in exchange for his own life. 1 2 29
• Ye Yuan — Enemy and former scapegoat. Dai framed him for the assault on Duke Zhang's daughter, abused Qin Yan'er, and became the target of Ye Yuan's revenge. 1 2 6 29
• Dai Weisi — Elder brother and political rival. Dai Weisi severely injured him and derided his fixation on women. 7
• Ma Hongjun — Shrek associate whom Dai calls “Fatty.” They jointly targeted Dugu Yan's group. 27 28
• Qin Yan'er — Victim of Dai and his associates' abuse; her death became a central cause of Ye Yuan's vendetta. 2 6
• Dugu Yan — Target of an attempted assault carried out with Ma Hongjun; she defended herself before Ye Yuan intervened. 27 28

Story Role / Major Arcs

Framing Ye Yuan

Dai's assault of Duke Zhang's daughter triggers the court case in which Zhu Zhuqing has Ye Yuan assume responsibility. Dai escapes the consequences while Ye Yuan loses his position, power, and home. 1 2

Escalation of Ye Yuan's Revenge

Dai's involvement in Qin Yan'er's abuse and the disposal of her body turns Ye Yuan's resentment into a vow to destroy him and the Star Luo Empire. 2 6

Shrek Academy Conflict

After leaving Star Luo, Dai becomes associated with Shrek Academy and later joins Ma Hongjun in threatening Dugu Yan's team. He fails to recognize the transformed Ye Yuan, who identifies himself as “Yuan Ye.” 7 27 28

Defeat by Ye Yuan

Ye Yuan defeats Dai and Ma Hongjun decisively. Dai is poisoned, injured, and stripped of his ability to function as a man, but Ye Yuan spares his life for the time being because he intends to enter Shrek Academy. 29

Trivia

• Dai's golden hair is noted during his first appearance. 1
• He initially believed Ye Yuan's physical build made him an ideal substitute for the crime against Duke Zhang's daughter. 1
• Ye Yuan's transformed appearance and white hair prevent Dai from recognizing him during their later confrontation. 28 29