Zhu Zhuqing

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Zhu Zhuqing (朱竹清)
Alias(es)	Zhuqing; “Little Kitten” / “Little Kitty”; Second Miss of the Zhu Clan
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Shrek Academy; Shrek Seven Devils; Zhu Clan; Ye Yunxi’s faction
Occupation/Role	Zhu Clan succession contender; prospective Empress of the Star Luo Empire
First Appearance	Chapter 7 7

Background / History

Zhu Zhuqing was a Shrek Academy student and one of the Shrek Seven Devils. Reserved and cold-faced, she was nevertheless visibly affected by Ye Yunxi’s beauty and strength during their early encounters. At the time, she felt largely overlooked except by her elder sister Zhu Zhuyun, who sought to eliminate her. 7 8 27

Her position in the Star Luo Empire was precarious. The Zhu Clan elders favored Zhu Zhuyun, while the Dai Clan favored Dai Weisi over Zhuqing’s fiancé, Dai Mubai. Though Zhuqing won the Soul Master Tournament with Shrek, she believed she had little chance of defeating Zhu Zhuyun after returning home. 110

After Ye Yunxi defeated Zhuqing in a brief spar with a single finger, she directed Zhuqing to seek the Imperial Concubine’s aid at the Crown Prince’s Mansion. 107 108 Zhuqing later asked Ye Yunxi for help, agreeing to pledge eternal loyalty in exchange for support in defeating Zhu Zhuyun and Dai Weisi and becoming Star Luo’s first Empress. 110 111

Ye Yunxi subsequently removed Zhuqing from Shrek Academy when Dai Mubai harassed her, defeated him when he attacked, and accompanied Zhuqing back to the Star Luo Empire. 113 114 With Ye Yunxi’s backing, Zhuqing openly challenged her sister, stood against the Zhu Clan elders, and became a leading candidate for the position of Zhu Clan head. 116 118 163

Appearance

Zhu Zhuqing is portrayed as a mature, refined young woman whose usual coolness can give way to visible shyness around Ye Yunxi. 163 212

• Typically wears fitted black clothing. 110 163
• Has cold, sharp eyes and a restrained, upright posture. 7 110
• Her ears and cheeks readily redden when flustered by Ye Yunxi. 115 163 212
• Later appears more mature and elegant than during her earlier Shrek Academy days. 163

Personality

Zhuqing is observant, quiet, and initially guarded. She notices Ye Yunxi’s social anxiety in Suotuo City and is skeptical when Ye claims to be a “super expert,” immediately accepting the offer to test her strength. 107

Her experiences with the Zhu Clan and Dai Mubai leave her desperate but resolute. Rather than abandon her future, she accepts Ye Yunxi’s demanding terms and commits herself to reclaiming her standing in the Star Luo Empire. 110 111 Under Ye Yunxi’s protection, she becomes increasingly assertive, confronting Zhu Zhuyun and the clan elders directly. 116 118

Zhuqing is intensely loyal once she has chosen a side. She promises Ye Yunxi “eternal loyalty,” breaks off her engagement with Dai Mubai, and remains determined to pursue Ye Yunxi despite being rejected. 111 163

Abilities & Skills

Hell Spirit Cat Martial Soul

Zhuqing possesses the Hell Spirit Cat martial soul, making her an agility-oriented soul master. The Zhu Clan’s Hell Spirit Cat can combine with the Dai Clan’s Evil Eye White Tiger through the Hell White Tiger Martial Soul Fusion Skill. 111 180

• Moves with exceptional speed, becoming a “black blur” when fully unleashed. 180
• Excels at evasive maneuvering and precise close-range attacks. 180
• Can be enhanced substantially by Ning Rongrong’s support abilities. 180

Hell Hundred Claws

A rapid claw assault used against a sea snake soul master during the Sea Soul Arena match. 180

• Broke the target’s martial soul defense.
• Sent the sea snake opponent out of the water.
• Helped Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong win against two coordinated sea soul masters. 180

Combat Skill

Zhuqing is capable of facing strong opponents independently, though Ye Yunxi’s intervention reveals the gulf between her and a Title Douluo. 107 118

• Used Martial Soul Possession and half her soul power in an attempted punch against Ye Yunxi. 107
• Defeated a porcupinefish soul master after eliminating his sea snake partner. 180
• Declared her intent to contend for the Zhu Clan headship and reclaim what Zhu Zhuyun had taken from her. 116

Equipment / Items

• Power-storing box — Farewell gift from Ye Yunxi before Zhuqing’s departure for Sea God Island; can block a Title Douluo’s full-force strike in an emergency. 178

Relationships

• Ye Yunxi — Benefactor, superior, and the recipient of Zhuqing’s pledged eternal loyalty. Ye Yunxi supports Zhuqing’s bid for the Zhu Clan leadership and Star Luo throne; Zhuqing later confesses her feelings and vows to grow strong enough to pursue her. 110 111 163
• Zhu Zhuyun — Elder sister and chief rival for the Zhu Clan headship. Zhuqing returns to challenge her and settle their long-standing conflict. 110 116 118
• Dai Mubai — Former fiancé. Zhuqing rejects his attempts to reclaim their relationship, and their engagement is later dissolved. 113 163
• Qian Renxue — Accompanies Zhuqing and Ye Yunxi to the Star Luo Empire; her jealousy over Zhuqing’s closeness to Ye Yunxi is apparent. 114 115
• Ning Rongrong — Fellow Shrek Seven Devil and Sea God Island companion. Ning Rongrong’s support abilities enhance Zhuqing in battle. 163 178 180
• Zhu Yurou — Mother and Zhu Clan patriarch. She is aware of Zhuqing’s return and the succession conflict but is described as showing no favoritism. 117 119
• Liu Erlong — Shrek Academy teacher who recognizes Zhuqing’s distress and sees Ye Yunxi as a more reliable source of aid than Dai Mubai. 113 114

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy and Early Encounters

Zhuqing appears among Shrek Academy’s students as a cold, restrained figure who is nevertheless captivated by Ye Yunxi’s presence. 7 8 27

Seeking Ye Yunxi’s Aid

After meeting Ye Yunxi again in Suotuo City, Zhuqing reveals the pressure imposed by the Zhu Clan, Zhu Zhuyun, and the Star Luo succession system. She seeks assistance at the Crown Prince’s Mansion and agrees to serve Ye Yunxi in exchange for help. 107 110 111

Departure from Shrek and Star Luo Return

Ye Yunxi rescues Zhuqing from Dai Mubai’s harassment and takes her away from Shrek Academy. Zhuqing travels with Ye Yunxi and Qian Renxue to Star Luo City to challenge Zhu Zhuyun. 113 114 115

Zhu Clan Succession Conflict

Zhuqing confronts Zhu Zhuyun, declares her claim to the clan leadership, and resists the clan elders’ attempt to disqualify her. Ye Yunxi’s Title Douluo status forces the elders and Zhu Yurou to recognize Zhuqing’s backing. 116 118 119

Five-Year Reunion and Sea God Island

Five years later, Zhuqing has matured, dissolved her engagement with Dai Mubai, and stands on the verge of becoming Zhu Clan head. She confesses her feelings to Ye Yunxi, then departs with Ning Rongrong for Sea God Island after receiving a protective power-storing box. 163 177 178

Notable Quotes

“If the Imperial Concubine can truly help Zhuqing, Zhuqing is willing to pledge her loyalty to you.” 111

“I have returned this time to contend for the position of the Zhu Clan head. Everything you owe me, I will take back one by one.” 116

“I won't give up, Your Highness. If I break through to become a Title Douluo one day, will I have a chance?” 163