Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (竹清)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy (formerly); Heaven Dou Royal Academy
Occupation/Role	Agility-attack Soul Master; scout
Martial Soul	Hell Spirit Cat
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Two soul rings rebalanced to just under 600 years each	13	The Tiger Talisman equalized the total age of her two rings: her first skill strengthened while her second weakened. 13
Level 30	35	Broke through with the dual-cultivation technique and fused with a soul ring. 35
Level 33	35	Fused with the Eight Spider Lances after reaching level 30. 35
Level 40	61	After consuming Lovesick Heartbreak Red, her soul power reportedly leapt from level 32 to level 40 and her Martial Soul gained an ultimate darkness attribute. 61
Four Thousand-Year Soul Rings	103	Manifested Hell Spirit Cat Possession with four Thousand-Year Soul Rings during the battle against the Strength Clan. 103

Background

Zhu Zhuqing was born into the Zhu Family of the Star Luo Empire and was engaged to Dai Mubai under the empire's succession rules. Their fates were bound to the imperial struggle: victory meant inheriting the throne together, while defeat meant death. She resented both this arrangement and Dai Mubai's womanizing, wishing instead for freedom and an equal relationship. 8

At Shrek Academy, she accepted Lin Yan's warning that Tang San's Blue Silver Grass could bind her during their scheduled duel and forfeited the match. 6 Lin Yan's apparent concern for her boundaries, contrasted with Dai Mubai's conduct, initially made a strong impression on her. 8

When Lin Yan's Evil Fire erupted, he forcibly pulled Zhu Zhuqing into his room. Afterward, he apologized, pledged to take responsibility, and promised either to help her gain freedom from the Star Luo Royal Family or to help her become strong enough to face it. Zhu Zhuqing later accepted his confession, and her system-recorded favorability toward him reached 100%. 10 11

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is regularly associated with her catlike agility and distinctive stockings, which she says reduce air resistance and aid her explosive speed. 12

• Her usual combat identity is tied to the Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul.
• When the Tiger Talisman divides her, one manifestation has pink curly hair and an innocent, obedient demeanor. 14
• Her opposing manifestation has long black hair, tanned skin, and a cold, defiant expression. 14

Personality

Zhu Zhuqing initially carries the pressure of her family duty quietly, but she is deeply dissatisfied with having her future dictated by the Star Luo succession system. Dai Mubai's abandonment of their shared responsibility and his treatment of women further erode her respect for him. 8 35

She is cautious and protective of her privacy, as shown by her decision to forfeit against Tang San rather than risk being bound by his Blue Silver Grass. 6 In later conflicts, she is notably calm and composed, trusting Lin Yan's judgment during the dispute involving Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong. 92

After choosing Lin Yan, Zhu Zhuqing becomes highly devoted to him and consistently follows his instructions, including leaving Shrek for Heaven Dou Royal Academy despite Dai Mubai's objections. 89 93

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhu Zhuqing is an agility-attack Soul Master whose Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul emphasizes mobility, scouting, and close-range combat.

• Used her speed and jumping ability to scout ahead of the Shrek group in the Star Dou Forest. 16
• Manifested four Thousand-Year Soul Rings by the Strength Clan battle. 103
• Fought Dugu Yan during the Shrek Academy team battle. 47
• Benefits substantially from Ning Rongrong's speed enhancement, becoming difficult for opponents to track in combat. 103

Tiger Talisman

Lin Yan gave Zhu Zhuqing the Tiger Talisman during the journey to the Star Dou Forest. 13

• Soul-ring balancing: Equalizes the age of all her soul rings by dividing their combined age evenly among them. 13
• Early-ring enhancement: After its first activation, her two existing rings became just under 600 years old each; her first soul skill grew stronger while her second became weaker. 13
• Good-and-evil division: Activating the talisman can split her into two separate entities representing opposing sides of her personality. 12 14
• Shared experience: When the divided forms reunite, their experiences return to Zhu Zhuqing. 15

Eight Spider Lances

Zhu Zhuqing fused with the Eight Spider Lances after breaking through level 30. 35

• Used the External Soul Bone while engaging Dugu Yan in the team battle against the Imperial Dou Team. 47
• Represents a major combat enhancement alongside her agility-based Hell Spirit Cat style. 35 47

Ultimate Darkness Evolution

Lovesick Heartbreak Red caused Zhu Zhuqing's Martial Soul to evolve an ultimate darkness attribute. 61

• The immortal herb raised her soul power to level 40. 61
• Lin Yan had selected the herb because it could greatly strengthen her and potentially evolve her Martial Soul. 59

Notable Items

• Tiger Talisman — A talisman that balances soul-ring ages and can split its user into good and evil entities. 12 13
• Eight Spider Lances — External Soul Bone fused after her level-30 breakthrough. 35
• Lovesick Heartbreak Red — Immortal herb she successfully activated with a drop of blood before consuming it. 59
• Storage Soul Tool Ring — Used to carry her Tiger Talisman. 29

Relationships

• Lin Yan — Romantic partner. Zhu Zhuqing accepted his confession after he promised to help free her from the Star Luo succession burden; her favorability toward him reached 100%. 10 11
• Dai Mubai — Former fiancé. Their relationship collapsed because of his womanizing, his flight from their shared political duty, and Zhu Zhuqing's decision to live for herself; she declared that they had already broken up. 8 89
• Ning Rongrong — Roommate, friend, and rival for Lin Yan's affection. Ning Rongrong initially offered to help Zhu Zhuqing escape her fate, but their friendship was strained after Zhu Zhuqing and Lin Yan became involved. 8 15 91
• Xiao Wu — Shrek roommate and ally. Xiao Wu learned of Zhu Zhuqing's relationship with Lin Yan and later joined the same group around him. 8 52
• Liu Erlong — Escort and assigned protector. Liu Erlong helped Zhu Zhuqing leave Shrek for Heaven Dou Royal Academy and was later tasked with protecting Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong. 89 92

Story Role

Shrek Academy and the Star Luo Conflict

Zhu Zhuqing's early story centers on resisting the role imposed on her by the Star Luo Empire. She refuses to accept Dai Mubai's expectation that she will eventually submit to their engagement simply because the imperial rules leave her few alternatives. 8 35

Star Dou Forest Expedition

During the expedition for Oscar's third soul ring, Zhu Zhuqing serves as the group's forward scout and identifies the approaching Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent. 16 At an inn near the forest, she receives the Tiger Talisman, giving her an unusual long-term cultivation advantage. 13

Soul Fighting Arena

Zhu Zhuqing progresses through dual cultivation and gains the Eight Spider Lances, reaching level 33. 35 She later fights Dugu Yan during Shrek's confrontation with the Imperial Dou Team. 47

Departure from Shrek

When Zhu Zhuqing leaves for Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Dai Mubai argues that abandoning their Martial Soul Fusion Skill means abandoning their chance at the throne. Zhu Zhuqing rejects this logic, stating that Dai Mubai had already given up on fighting beside her when he fled to Shrek. Liu Erlong intervenes to ensure her departure. 89

Strength Clan Battle

At Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Zhu Zhuqing joins Lin Yan and Dugu Yan against the Strength Clan. With Ning Rongrong's speed support, she moves like a black shadow through the enemy ranks and kills multiple opponents. 103