Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Formerly Shrek Academy group; later travels with Xia Yan and Ning Rongrong and resides with them at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; associated with Heaven Dou Royal Academy
Occupation/Role	Agility-attack-type Soul Master
First Appearance	36

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Level 29	77	Her cultivation level before absorbing the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone.
Level 30	77	The Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone raises her directly from level 29 to 30, qualifying her to obtain a new Soul Ring 77.
Third Soul Ring — 2,500-year Shadow Panther	82	Absorbs a Soul Ring substantially above the ordinary third-ring benchmark of roughly 1,700 years; her enhanced physique from Whale Rubber and the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone lets her endure it 82.
Level 37	82	Advances to level 37 after absorbing the Shadow Panther’s Soul Ring 82.

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is described as a striking young woman with black pupils and a notably proud bearing. She wears a camellia-colored outfit during her time with Xia Yan and Ning Rongrong. 77 82

• Beautiful eyes and black pupils 37 82
• A reserved but elegant appearance that draws attention from others 39
• Her complexion becomes fairer after absorbing the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone 77
• She is described at Heaven Dou Royal Academy as having snow-white skin, an icy and aloof bearing, and a flawless appearance likened to a fairy descended from another world 102.
• She has worn understated, light-brown and off-white clothing while traveling with Xia Yan and Ning Rongrong, as well as a pale-cyan dress at Heaven Dou Royal Academy 51 102.
• Following Xia Yan's return, she wears a silver-white crescent-moon necklace engraved with both of their names 127.

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing is quiet, reserved, and slow to openly reveal her feelings. She remains indifferent when Dai Mubai attempts to provoke a reaction from her by admiring another girl, refusing to indulge his need for attention. 39

She is highly determined to improve herself. After Xia Yan explains that Soul Ring absorption limits are not fixed, she carefully considers his training methods and becomes more resolved to grow stronger. 37 Her curiosity also grows as she witnesses the effects of Whale Rubber, immortal herbs, and Xia Yan’s unusual cultivation knowledge. 77

Despite her reserved nature, Zhu Zhuqing is deeply loyal. She is willing to risk her life in an attempt to save Xia Yan from the Titan Giant Ape. 46 After joining Xia Yan and Ning Rongrong, she gradually becomes more expressive and smiles more often than before. 78 82

Although she can appear cold and aloof, Zhu Zhuqing is primarily inexperienced at handling close relationships rather than naturally indifferent. She becomes particularly shy around Xia Yan, yet openly admits that she missed him during his extended absence and deeply cherishes his personal gifts. 127

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhu Zhuqing possesses the Hell Spirit Cat martial soul, which supports her role as an agility-attack Battle Soul Master. Her fighting style centers on sudden acceleration, stealth, and close-range claw attacks. 27 87

• Hell Stab — She accelerates in an instant to launch a rapid close-range assault. 27
• Hell Hundred Claws — Her fingers become covered by a hard bony layer as she unleashes a barrage of claw strikes. 27

Enhanced Physical Constitution

Whale Rubber and the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone greatly strengthen Zhu Zhuqing’s physique and raise her Soul Ring absorption capacity. 62 77 82

• Absorbs the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, gaining enough Soul Power to advance from level 29 to 30 77.
• Consumes Whale Rubber, which improves her physical constitution and supports higher-level Soul Ring absorption 62 82.
• Safely absorbs a 2,500-year Shadow Panther Soul Ring, despite ordinary third rings being around 1,700 years old 82.
• The Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone is especially suitable for her agility-attack path, strengthening her tendons and bones while significantly improving her speed. 72

Netherworld Traverse

Zhu Zhuqing’s third Soul Skill, gained from the Shadow Panther, allows her to teleport between shadows. 82

• Instantly travels more than ten meters by moving through shadows 82.
• Can appear within an opponent’s shadow, attack, and retreat immediately 82.
• Soul Power consumption increases with teleportation distance 82.
• Particularly suited to her agility-attack fighting style 82.

Items

• Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone — Immortal herb provided by Xia Yan; elevates her from level 29 to level 30 73 77.
• Whale Rubber — Refined and consumed under Xia Yan’s guidance to improve her physical constitution 62.
• Shadow Panther Soul Ring — 2,500-year third Soul Ring that grants Netherworld Traverse 82.
• Crescent-Moon Necklace — A one-of-a-kind silver-white necklace given by Xia Yan after his return; its pendant is engraved with Zhu Zhuqing’s and Xia Yan’s names. 127

Relationships

• Xia Yan — Training mentor, companion, and romantic partner. Zhu Zhuqing seeks his advice on cultivation, shops with him before entering the Star Dou Great Forest, and later leaves Shrek Academy to travel with him and Ning Rongrong. She risks her life to save him from the Titan Giant Ape, follows him to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and cherishes the personalized necklace he gives her after his return. 36 37 40 46 51 53 61 127
• Ning Rongrong — Close companion and fellow recipient of Xia Yan’s cultivation resources. They absorb immortal herbs, obtain Soul Rings together, and celebrate Zhu Zhuqing’s successful Shadow Panther absorption. Their shared feelings for Xia Yan initially create tension, but Ning Rongrong comforts Zhu Zhuqing and the two gradually learn to navigate their relationship with one another. 62 77 78 82
• Dai Mubai — Zhu Zhuqing responds with indifference to Dai Mubai’s attempts to get her attention. 39
• Chen Xin — Accompanies Zhu Zhuqing’s group to the Star Dou Great Forest and finds the 2,500-year Shadow Panther she uses for her third Soul Ring. 80 82
• Imperial Heaven Dou Team One — Meets the team during Xia Yan’s visit to its training grounds. Osler, whose Ghost Leopard martial soul and agility-attack role overlap with Zhu Zhuqing’s, views her as a potential threat to his place on the team. 86 87

Story Role / Major Arcs

Learning from Xia Yan

After witnessing Xia Yan’s instant victory over Gan Yue, Zhu Zhuqing approaches him to ask how he became so powerful. He emphasizes diligent training and strengthening one’s physical constitution. 36 She later seeks his guidance on surpassing conventional Soul Ring absorption limits and seriously considers his teachings. 37

Star Dou Great Forest Journey

Zhu Zhuqing travels with the Shrek group into the Star Dou Great Forest and confirms Zhao Wuji’s warning that an approaching threat is a snake. 40 During the ensuing crisis involving the Titan Giant Ape, she demonstrates exceptional loyalty by trying to save Xia Yan despite the danger. 46

Traveling with Xia Yan and Ning Rongrong

Following Xia Yan’s departure from Shrek Academy, Zhu Zhuqing leaves alongside him and Ning Rongrong. Her growing affection for Xia Yan becomes increasingly apparent, though she is more hesitant to express it than Ning Rongrong. 52 56 71 78

Zhu Zhuqing confirms that she will follow Xia Yan wherever he goes, and she, Xia Yan, and Ning Rongrong subsequently withdraw from Shrek Academy together. The three later settle at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and stay in Ning Rongrong’s villa at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. 51 53 61 71

Immortal Herb and Third Soul Ring

Xia Yan gives Zhu Zhuqing the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, which raises her to level 30. 73 77 Afterward, Chen Xin finds a 2,500-year Shadow Panther for her in the Star Dou Great Forest. Zhu Zhuqing absorbs its Soul Ring, reaches level 37, and gains Netherworld Traverse. 80 82

Heaven Dou Royal Academy

Zhu Zhuqing accompanies Xia Yan and Ning Rongrong when they visit Imperial Heaven Dou Team One. As a level-37 agility-attack Soul Master with the Hell Spirit Cat martial soul, she is recognized as a possible replacement for Osler due to their overlapping combat roles. 86 87

She later watches Xia Yan’s confrontation with Yu Tianheng alongside Ning Rongrong. The pair become highly admired at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, though neither shows interest in the students who pursue them because their attention remains fixed on Xia Yan. 102

Reunion with Xia Yan

After Xia Yan returns to Heaven Dou City following an extended absence, Zhu Zhuqing reunites with him and Ning Rongrong. Xia Yan gives her a custom crescent-moon necklace engraved with their names, which moves her deeply. She later accompanies Xia Yan and Ning Rongrong to a cliffside pavilion to discuss the changes in Heaven Dou City during his absence. 127 130

Trivia

• Zhu Zhuqing’s third Soul Ring is deep purple in color. 82
• After meeting Xia Yan, she is noted to smile far more often than she did previously. 82
• She considers Xia Yan increasingly mysterious because of his knowledge of Whale Rubber, immortal herbs, and unusually high-level Soul Rings. 77
• The crescent-moon pendant of her necklace resembles the curved gleam of a cat’s paw, reflecting her Hell Spirit Cat martial soul. 127