Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Zhu Clan; Shrek Academy
Occupation/Role	Second Princess of the Star Luo Empire; Spirit Master; Shrek student
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 49

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Rank 19 Spirit Master	49	At age ten, Zhu Zhuyun could easily overpower her.
Rank 31 Soul Elder	69	Displays a Yellow–Yellow–Purple spirit-ring configuration during Shrek Academy admissions.

Background / History

As the younger daughter of Zhu Yeqing, Star Luo's empress and the Zhu Clan head, Zhu Zhuqing was bound by the Zhu Clan's marriage-alliance tradition to marry into the imperial Dai Clan. Her elder sister, Zhu Zhuyun, was likewise bound to the family’s succession struggle. To protect Zhuqing from the rule that only one of the paired sisters could survive, Zhuyun feigned hatred and strangled her in public, leaving Zhuqing heartbroken and resentful. 49

Feng Xiao used Dreamweaver to show Zhuqing the truth behind Zhuyun's cruelty: Zhuyun still loved her and intended to bear the burden herself. The dreams also exposed Dai Mubai's intention to exploit Zhuqing as a tool against Dai Weisi, and his willingness to abandon her to save himself. Zhuqing consequently resolved to save her sister and destroy the Star Luo imperial family. 50 51 52

When assassins staged by Zhuyun targeted Zhuqing, Feng Xiao intervened and defeated them. Zhuqing trusted him despite their being strangers, and the two spent the following two months sharing games, stories, food, music, and stargazing. During this time, she struggled to distinguish affection for Feng Xiao from gratitude for his help. 53 54 55 57

After Feng Xiao destroyed the Dai Clan and freed the sisters from the succession rules, Zhuqing reconciled with Zhuyun. Feng Xiao then departed, prompting Zhuqing to realize that she loved him and decide to seek him out. His note indicated that he would reach Shrek Academy in five years; Zhuqing later reunited with him there. 59 60 68

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is presented as an elegant, mature-looking girl whose bearing contrasts with Xiao Wu's more cute and bewitching charm. At Shrek Academy, she approaches with poised, elegant steps. 68

• Wears black boots and genuine-leather black stockings. 68
• Has long, slender legs. 68
• Possesses a notably mature, elegant aura despite appearing younger than Xiao Wu. 68
• Her public demeanor is described as cold and noble during combat. 82

Personality

Zhuqing is deeply devoted to Zhu Zhuyun. Even when she believed her sister had betrayed her, she sought to understand the reason behind Zhuyun's actions; after learning the truth, her first concern was saving her sister rather than herself. 50 51 53

Her early isolation stemmed from other academy students distancing themselves after discovering that she was the empress's daughter. Feng Xiao's willingness to treat her normally mattered greatly to her. 55 57

Around strangers and opponents, Zhuqing is composed, cold, and strategic. Around Feng Xiao, however, she is shy, affectionate, and openly competitive with Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong for his attention. By the time she reaches Shrek, she retains much of the gentler personality she had as a child rather than the colder disposition associated with her original circumstances. 68 70 80 82

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhuqing possesses the beast-type Hell Spirit Cat martial soul and fights as an agility-type Battle Soul Elder. 82

• Excels in speed, agility, perception, and exploiting openings rather than meeting strength-type opponents head-on. 82
• Uses rapid movement to control an opponent's rhythm before committing to a decisive attack. 82
• Fought alongside Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ma Hongjun against Ye Zhiqiu and the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent. 88

Hell Stab

Her first spirit ability coats her claws in dark light and sharply increases her speed. 82

• Doubles her speed during its burst, allowing her to break through an opponent's response window. 82
• Can be used repeatedly to maintain a relentless offensive. 82
• Used against A Wei and Ye Zhiqiu. 82 88

Hell Hundred Claws

Her second spirit ability unleashes a barrage of claw strikes. 82

• Produces hundreds of attacks in quick succession. 82
• Overwhelmed A Wei's Ruyi Staff defense and created the opening for her finishing strike. 82
• Wounded the Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent during the group's coordinated hunt. 88

Third Spirit Ability

The documented name of Zhuqing's third ability differs between appearances.

• Hell Slash — described as two icy slashes that struck A Wei in the chest and knocked him out of the arena. 82
• Teleport — used to close on Ye Zhiqiu alongside Xiao Wu. 88

Zither Study and Cooking

• Learned the zither because Zhu Zhuyun enjoyed it, though she personally finds practice boring without her sister beside her. 55
• Prepared breakfast for Xiao Feng and invited Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong to join them. 77

Relationships

• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister. Zhuyun feigned hatred to protect Zhuqing from the Dai Clan’s lethal succession rules; the sisters reconcile after the Dai Clan’s destruction. 49 51 53 60
• Zhu Yeqing — Mother, Zhu Clan head, and Star Luo empress. Zhuqing's position as her daughter caused peers to distance themselves from her. 49 55
• Dai Mubai — Arranged fiancé and second prince of the Dai Clan. Zhuqing comes to despise him after learning he intended to manipulate and abandon her. 50 51 56
• Feng Xiao / Xiao Feng — Rescuer, companion, and the person Zhuqing resolves to find after recognizing her feelings for him. Their reunion at Shrek fulfills their five-year promise. 53 54 57 60 68
• Xiao Wu — Shrek peer and rival for Feng Xiao's attention. Their first meeting becomes a playful dispute over who is the “little sister,” and they remain competitive afterward. 68 70 80
• Tang San — Shrek teammate. They jointly assist Feng Xiao against Zhao Wuji and fight alongside one another in the Star Dou Forest. 72 88
• Ning Rongrong — Shrek peer and another rival for Feng Xiao's attention; Ning Rongrong's support abilities enhance Zhuqing in battle. 70 72 80
• Xiao Zhu — Zhu Zhuyun's trusted maid, ordered to eliminate the staged assassins and secretly protect Zhuqing. 53

Notable Quotes

“An imperial family this disgusting should just be destroyed!” 51